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Human & Political Geography
Question No. 384Interactive Test Mode
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Q384. Match List I (Beaches in India) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below : | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Gopinath Beach | 1. Andhra Pradesh | | B. Lawsons Bay Beach | 2. Kerala | | C. Devbagh Beach | 3. Gujarat | | D. Sinquerim Beach | 4. Goa | | | 5. Karnataka | Codes :

Match List I (Beaches in India) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below :

List-IList-II
A. Gopinath Beach1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Lawsons Bay Beach2. Kerala
C. Devbagh Beach3. Gujarat
D. Sinquerim Beach4. Goa
5. Karnataka

Codes :

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2004 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (B) — A-3; B-1; C-5; D-4

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • A. Gopinath Beach is near Bhavnagar in Gujarat -> 3.
  • B. Lawson's Bay Beach is in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh -> 1.
  • C. Devbagh Beach is located near Karwar in Karnataka -> 5.
  • D. Sinquerim Beach is located in North Goa near Fort Aguada -> 4.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Sinquerim Beach is famous alongside Aguada Fort in Goa (D-4), narrowing options immediately to (b) and (c).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q384)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A-3; B-1; C-5; D-4

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q384

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 384 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (B): "A-3; B-1; C-5; D-4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2004 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?

Sinquerim Beach is famous alongside Aguada Fort in Goa (D4), narrowing options immediately to (b) and (c).

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