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Indian Geography
Question No. 243Interactive Test Mode
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Q243. A particular State in India has the following characteristics: 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes the Protected Area Network in this State. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?

A particular State in India has the following characteristics:

  1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan.
  2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover.
  3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes the Protected Area Network in this State.

Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Arunachal Pradesh

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Arunachal Pradesh satisfies all the stated criteria:

  1. Northern Rajasthan lies between 26°N and 28°N latitude, which aligns directly with the latitudinal extent of central/southern Arunachal Pradesh (27°N–29°N).
  2. According to the State of Forest Reports, Arunachal Pradesh maintains over 80% forest cover.
  3. Its Protected Area Network (including Namdapha National Park, Mouling National Park, and Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary) accounts for over 12% of its forest area.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Check latitude: 27°N–28°N passes through northern Rajasthan and cuts right through Arunachal Pradesh, whereas Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are further north (~30°N–33°N).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q243)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Arunachal Pradesh

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q243

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 243 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (A): "Arunachal Pradesh". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Indian Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Indian Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Check latitude: 27°N–28°N passes through northern Rajasthan and cuts right through Arunachal Pradesh, whereas Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are further north (~30°N–33°N).

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