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Indian Geography
Question No. 407Interactive Test Mode
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Q407. Consider the map given below: The place marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively:

Consider the map given below:

The place marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Rift valley region, Chhattisgarh plain, Chhota Nagpur plateau and Rain shadow region

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  • A marks the Narmada Rift Valley region bounded by the Vindhyas and Satpuras.
  • B marks the Chhattisgarh Plain (upper Mahanadi basin).
  • C marks the Chota Nagpur Plateau covering Jharkhand and neighboring tracts.
  • D marks the semi-arid Rain Shadow Region of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

A lies directly along the Narmada graben (rift valley), and D lies east of the Western Ghats (rain shadow region).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q407)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Rift valley region, Chhattisgarh plain, Chhota Nagpur plateau and Rain shadow region

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q407

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 407 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (C): "Rift valley region, Chhattisgarh plain, Chhota Nagpur plateau and Rain shadow region". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1997 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?

A lies directly along the Narmada graben (rift valley), and D lies east of the Western Ghats (rain shadow region).

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