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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1997
World Geography
Question No. 496Interactive Test Mode
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Q496. “From Aceh in the far north west to Torres Strait in the east is 5000 miles, almost as far as from London to Baghdad. The archipelago has 14,000 islands, some mere equatorial rocks, others some of the largest in the world.” This description best fits:

“From Aceh in the far north west to Torres Strait in the east is 5000 miles, almost as far as from London to Baghdad. The archipelago has 14,000 islands, some mere equatorial rocks, others some of the largest in the world.” This description best fits:

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Indonesia

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Aceh is a special province at the northern tip of Sumatra, and the Torres Strait lies between New Guinea/Papua and northern Australia. This immense equatorial span encompassing over 17,000 islands (including Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Papua) describes the Indonesian archipelago.

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Aceh is an iconic province located on the northern tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q496)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → World Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Indonesia

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q496

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 496 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Geography (World Geography) question is Option (D): "Indonesia". 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 "World Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from World 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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Aceh is an iconic province located on the northern tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

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