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UPPSC PCS 2023 · Question 81 of 150

With reference to the Pope Benedict XVI, who died recently, which of the following statement/s is/ are correct? 1. He was a native of Germany. 2. He was the first Pope to resign in 600 years. Select the correct answer using the code given below. Code:

Current Affairs

  1. ABoth 1 and 2Correct
  2. BOnly 1
  3. CNeither 1 nor 2
  4. DOnly 2

Answer: A. Both 1 and 2

Explanation

The head of the Catholic Church, former Pope Benedict, was the first pope in 600 years to resign. He resigned in 2013 and was replaced by the present pope Francis.

Source: edurev.in solved-paper compilation (OSWAAL 15-Years UPPSC Prelims Solved Paper)

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