UPSC Prelims 2004 Q111: Current Affairs – Notable Personalities
George W. Bush, the President of America, comes
from which of the following American States?
- (a) California
- (b) Texas
- (c) Virginia
- (d) Indiana
Answer: (b) Texas
Explanation
George W. Bush and his State
| State | Link |
|---|---|
| Texas | Yes — Governor of Texas (1995-2000) before becoming President |
| California | No (Reagan, Nixon) |
| Virginia | No |
| Indiana | No |
George W. Bush is identified with the State of Texas, of which he was Governor before becoming President.
Answer: (b) Texas.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. California is linked with Reagan and Nixon.
- (b) CORRECT. Bush was Governor of Texas.
- (c) Incorrect. Virginia is not Bush's State.
- (d) Incorrect. Indiana is not Bush's State.
Key point
Bush: Governor of Texas 1995-2000; father George H. W. Bush also of Texas.
Remember
George W. Bush was Governor of Texas.
Common mistakes
- Choosing Virginia, the home of several early Presidents.
- Linking him with Connecticut, his birthplace, which is not an option.
- Mixing him with Reagan's California.
Exam tip
Presidents and States: Bush - Texas, Clinton - Arkansas, Reagan - California.
Sources
- White House — President George W. Bush biography
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — George W. Bush