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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2005
Human & Political Geography
Question No. 382Interactive Test Mode
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Q382. Match items in the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. | List-I (Power Station) | List-II (State) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Kothagudem | 1. Andhra Pradesh | | B. Raichur | 2. Gujarat | | C. Mettur | 3. Karnataka | | D. Wanakbori | 4. Tamil Nadu | Codes :

Match items in the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

List-I (Power Station)List-II (State)
A. Kothagudem1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Raichur2. Gujarat
C. Mettur3. Karnataka
D. Wanakbori4. Tamil Nadu

Codes :

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2005 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (B) — A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • A. Kothagudem Thermal Power Station -> Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana) (1)
  • B. Raichur Thermal Power Station -> Karnataka (3)
  • C. Mettur Thermal Power Station -> Tamil Nadu (4)
  • D. Wanakbori Thermal Power Station -> Gujarat (2)
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Mettur Dam and thermal plant is universally known in Tamil Nadu (C-4), eliminating (a), (c), and (d) quickly when paired with Raichur (B-3).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q382)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2005 Q382

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2005 GS Paper I Question 382 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (B): "A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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

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How can I solve this Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Mettur Dam and thermal plant is universally known in Tamil Nadu (C4), eliminating (a), (c), and (d) quickly when paired with Raichur (B3).

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