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Q292. Match List-I (Books) with List-II (Authors) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. My Presidential Years | 1. S. Radhakrishnan | | B. The Hindu View of Life | 2. V. V. Giri | | C. Voice of Conscience | 3. N. Sanjiva Reddy | | D. Without Fear or favour | 4. R. Venkataraman | Codes:

Match List-I (Books) with List-II (Authors) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List-IList-II
A. My Presidential Years1. S. Radhakrishnan
B. The Hindu View of Life2. V. V. Giri
C. Voice of Conscience3. N. Sanjiva Reddy
D. Without Fear or favour4. R. Venkataraman

Codes:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2004 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • A-4: My Presidential Years is the memoir written by R. Venkataraman (8th President of India).
  • B-1: The Hindu View of Life is a philosophical classic authored by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
  • C-2: Voice of Conscience is written by V. V. Giri (4th President of India).
  • D-3: Without Fear or Favour is authored by Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (6th President of India).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

The Hindu View of Life is a widely known work of philosopher-statesman Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (B-1). This single match narrows the options down to (a) and (d). Matching My Presidential Years to R. Venkataraman (A-4) confirms (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q292)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q292

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 292 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (D): "A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3". 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 "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?

The Hindu View of Life is a widely known work of philosopherstatesman Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (B1). This single match narrows the options down to (a) and (d). Matching My Presidential Years to R. Venkataraman (A4) confirms (d).

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