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Q320. Match List-I (Book) with List-II (Author) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: (2002) | List-I (Book) | List-II (Author) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Autobiography of an Unknown Indian | 1. Mulk Raj Anand | | B. India : A Wounded Civilization | 2. Nirad C. Chaudhari | | C. Confessions of a Lover | 3. R. K. Narayan | | D. The English Teacher | 4. V.S. Naipaul | Codes:

Match List-I (Book) with List-II (Author) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: (2002)

List-I (Book)List-II (Author)
A. Autobiography of an Unknown Indian1. Mulk Raj Anand
B. India : A Wounded Civilization2. Nirad C. Chaudhari
C. Confessions of a Lover3. R. K. Narayan
D. The English Teacher4. V.S. Naipaul

Codes:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2002 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

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• Autobiography of an Unknown Indian (A-2): Classic 1951 work written by Nirad C. Chaudhuri. • India: A Wounded Civilization (B-4): Book by V.S. Naipaul published in 1977 discussing India during the Emergency. • Confessions of a Lover (C-1): Novel by Mulk Raj Anand, published in 1976. • The English Teacher (D-3): 1945 novel written by R.K. Narayan set in the fictional town of Malgudi.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Nirad C. Chaudhuri is famous for Autobiography of an Unknown Indian (A-2) and R.K. Narayan wrote The English Teacher (D-3). This directly identifies (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q320)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q320

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 320 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (B): "A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Nirad C. Chaudhuri is famous for Autobiography of an Unknown Indian (A2) and R.K. Narayan wrote The English Teacher (D3). This directly identifies (b).

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