Stock Indexes and Cities — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1998

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Dow Jones Industrial Average : New York
2. Hang Seng Index : Seoul
3. FTSE 100 : London

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. I, II and III
2. II and III
3. I and II
4. I and III

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average is associated with New York, and the FTSE 100 is associated with London. However, the Hang Seng Index belongs to Hong Kong, not Seoul.

Answer: (d) I and III