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Q167. Consider the following countries of South Asia: 1. Bangladesh 2. India 3. Pakistan 4. Sri Lanka The descending order of literacy status of these countries is:

Consider the following countries of South Asia:

  1. Bangladesh
  2. India
  3. Pakistan
  4. Sri Lanka The descending order of literacy status of these countries is:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2002 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 4, 2, 1, 3

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Based on literacy rates in South Asia around 2002:

  • Sri Lanka: ~91% (Highest)
  • India: ~64%
  • Bangladesh: ~48%
  • Pakistan: ~46% (Lowest)

Therefore, the correct descending order is Sri Lanka (4) > India (2) > Bangladesh (1) > Pakistan (3), which corresponds to 4, 2, 1, 3.

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Sri Lanka has historically maintained the highest literacy rate in South Asia (~90%+), placing 4 first.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q167)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → World Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 4, 2, 1, 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q167

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 167 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Geography (World Geography) question is Option (A): "4, 2, 1, 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 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.

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Sri Lanka has historically maintained the highest literacy rate in South Asia (~90%+), placing 4 first.

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