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Q401. Forest areas have been labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the map: Among these, those which were threatened in 1997 by a serious epidemic include:

Forest areas have been labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the map:

Among these, those which were threatened in 1997 by a serious epidemic include:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1998 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (C) — sal forests of 3

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In 1997-1998, the Sal forests of Madhya Pradesh (located in region 3 on the map) suffered a catastrophic epidemic caused by the Sal Borer beetle (Hoplocerambyx spinicornis), leading to massive destruction and felling of Sal trees.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1998 (Q401)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — sal forests of 3

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1998 GS Paper I Question 401 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1998 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (C): "sal forests of 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1998 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.

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