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Indian Geography
Question No. 338Interactive Test Mode
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Q338. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five states only. 2. Western Ghats are spread over five states only. 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five states only.
  2. Western Ghats are spread over five states only.
  3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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  1. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Indian Himalayan Region spans across multiple states and union territories including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Meghalaya (more than 10 administrative units).
  2. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Western Ghats traverse 6 states: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
  3. Statement 3 is correct: Pulicat Lake is a brackish water lagoon located on the border of Andhra Pradesh (Nellore district) and Tamil Nadu (Tiruvallur district).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Statements using restrictive words like 'five states only' for extensive features like the entire Himalayas and Western Ghats are statistically incorrect.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017 (Q338)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2017 Q338

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I Question 338 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2017 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (B): "3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2017 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?

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