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Question No. 230Interactive Test Mode
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Q230. Consider the following pairs: | | Tradition | State | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1. | Gatka, a traditional martial art | Kerala | | 2. | Madhubani, a traditional painting | Bihar | | 3. | Singhey Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival | Jammu & Kashmir | Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

TraditionState
1.Gatka, a traditional martial artKerala
2.Madhubani, a traditional paintingBihar
3.Singhey Khababs Sindhu Darshan FestivalJammu & Kashmir

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 2 and 3 only

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Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: Gatka is a traditional Sikh weapon-based martial art from Punjab (Kerala's traditional martial art is Kalaripayattu). Pair 2 is correctly matched: Madhubani (Mithila) painting is a traditional folk art form from Bihar. Pair 3 is correctly matched: The Singhey Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival celebrates the Indus River in Ladakh (then part of the state of Jammu & Kashmir).

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Gatka belongs to Punjab (associated with Nihang Sikhs). Eliminating 1 rules out options (a) and (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q230)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 2 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q230

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 230 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (C): "2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2009 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Gatka belongs to Punjab (associated with Nihang Sikhs). Eliminating 1 rules out options (a) and (d).

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