UPSC Prelims 2004 Q50: Current Affairs – Other Sports & Personalities
Famous golf player Vijay Singh is
from which one of the following countries?
- (a) Fiji
- (b) Mauritius
- (c) Malaysia
- (d) Kenya
Answer: (a) Fiji
Explanation
Vijay Singh, the golfer
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| Fiji | Yes — Vijay Singh was born in Lautoka, Fiji, of Indian descent |
| Mauritius | No |
| Malaysia | No |
| Kenya | No |
Golfer Vijay Singh, a major champion and the world number one in 2004, is from Fiji, where he was born in Lautoka to a family of Indian descent.
Answer: (a) Fiji.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. Vijay Singh is from Fiji.
- (b) Incorrect. He is not from Mauritius.
- (c) Incorrect. He is not from Malaysia.
- (d) Incorrect. He is not from Kenya.
Key point
Golf: Vijay Singh (Fiji), Jeev Milkha Singh (India), Tiger Woods (USA).
Remember
Vijay Singh is a golfer from Fiji.
Common mistakes
- Assuming he is Indian because of his name.
- Mixing him with Jeev Milkha Singh.
- Placing Fiji with Mauritius as Indian-diaspora countries.
Exam tip
Indian-origin sportspersons abroad: check country of birth.
Sources
- PGA Tour — Vijay Singh: player biography
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Vijay Singh