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Q157. Consider the following crops : 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Maize 4. Mustard Which of the above are kharif crops?

Consider the following crops :

  1. Cotton
  2. Groundnut
  3. Maize
  4. Mustard Which of the above are kharif crops?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2004 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 1, 2 and 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Cotton, Groundnut, and Maize are Kharif (monsoon) crops, sown with the onset of the monsoon and harvested in autumn.
  • Mustard is a major Rabi (winter) crop, sown in October-November and harvested in February-March.

Therefore, 1, 2, and 3 are Kharif crops.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Mustard is universally known as a winter (Rabi) oilseed crop in North India; eliminating 4 instantly yields (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q157)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Oceanography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 1, 2 and 3

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 157 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Geography (Oceanography) question is Option (B): "1, 2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2004 question belong to?

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

Mustard is universally known as a winter (Rabi) oilseed crop in North India; eliminating 4 instantly yields (b).

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