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World Geography
Question No. 418Interactive Test Mode
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Q418. Consider the following countries : 1. Finland 2. Germany 3. Norway 4. Russia How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea ?

Consider the following countries :

  1. Finland
  2. Germany
  3. Norway
  4. Russia How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea ?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2024 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Only two

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The North Sea is bordered by the UK, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. • Germany has a coastline on the North Sea (as well as the Baltic Sea). • Norway has a coastline on the North Sea. • Finland borders only the Baltic Sea (Gulf of Bothnia and Gulf of Finland). • Russia borders the Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and Arctic/Pacific Oceans, but not the North Sea. Therefore, only two countries (Germany and Norway) have a border with the North Sea.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Finland lies exclusively on the Baltic Sea, and Russia has no coast along the North Sea.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 (Q418)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → World Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — (b) Only two

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2024 Q418

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I Question 418 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2024 Geography (World Geography) question is Option (B): "(b) Only two". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2024 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "World Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from World 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 World Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Finland lies exclusively on the Baltic Sea, and Russia has no coast along the North Sea.

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