Question

Which of the following is not correct about Dr. Manmohan Singh, former PM of India
(A) He served as the Governor of Reserve Bank of India.
(B) He served as the Chairman of University Grant Commission.
(C) He was first elected to Rajya Sabha in 1987.
(D) He was the author of Book "Accidental Prime Minister"
(E) He served as Finance Minister during P.V. Narshimha led Government.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (B), (C) and (D) are not true
• B. (A), (B) and (C) are not true
• C. (C) only is not true
• D. (C) and (D) are not true

Hint:

For questions on prominent personalities, focus on key milestones in their careers, such as important positions held, major achievements, and significant dates. Be cautious about authorship of books, as biographies or analyses are often written by others.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Assessing Statements about Dr. Manmohan Singh:


(A) RBI Governor: True. He held the position from 1982 to 1985.
(B) UGC Chairman: True. He chaired the UGC in 1991, preceding his role as Finance Minister.
(C) Rajya Sabha Entry: False. He was first elected to the Rajya Sabha in 1991.
(D) "Accidental Prime Minister" Author: False. The book was written by Sanjaya Baru, Dr. Singh's media advisor.
(E) Finance Minister under P.V. Narshimha Rao: True. He served as Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996 and initiated economic reforms.


Step 2: Identifying False Statements:
The incorrect statements are (C) and (D).


Step 3: Answer:
The correct answer, which identifies the untrue statements, is (D).