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Human & Political Geography
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Q284. Consider the following statements: 1. Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range. 2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park. 3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley’s rainforests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range.
  2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park.
  3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley’s rainforests. 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 (C) — 2 and 3

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Silent Valley National Park is located in the Nilgiri Hills (Western Ghats) in Kerala, not in the Nallamalai range (which is part of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana).

Statement 2 is correct: The Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric Project was proposed over the Kunthipuzha river just outside the Silent Valley National Park boundary.

Statement 3 is correct: The Kunthi River (Kunthipuzha) originates in the Anginda peak within the Silent Valley tropical rainforests and flows through the park.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Eliminate Statement 1 immediately: Silent Valley is famously in Kerala (Western Ghats), whereas the Nallamalai range is in the Eastern Ghats (Andhra Pradesh/Telangana). This eliminates (a) and (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q284)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 2 and 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2005 Q284

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2005 GS Paper I Question 284 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (C): "2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2005 question belong to?

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

Eliminate Statement 1 immediately: Silent Valley is famously in Kerala (Western Ghats), whereas the Nallamalai range is in the Eastern Ghats (Andhra Pradesh/Telangana). This eliminates (a) and (d).

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