UPSC PYQPrelims 2021

Civil Services Examination · प्रश्न 39

Consider the following statements: 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (C) 1 and 3 only

व्याख्या

He co-founded the Jesuits and his feast is celebrated in Goa every 3 December. He died on Shangchuan Island, China, though his body lies in the Basilica of Bom Jesus, Goa.