State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

UPPCS · Question 41

With reference to 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.

  1. Only 2
  2. Neither 1 nor 2
  3. Only 1
  4. Both 1 and 2
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Answer: (D) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Joseph Ratzinger (d. 31 Dec 2022) was German and in 2013 became the first pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.