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Q303. Match List-I (Distinguished Ladies) with List-II (Area of work) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Jhumpa Lahiri | 1. Science and environment | | B. Sunita Narain | 2. Novel-writing | | C. Naina Lal Kidwai | 3. Film industry | | D. Ravina Raj Kohli | 4. Banking | | | 5. Television media | Codes:

Match List-I (Distinguished Ladies) with List-II (Area of work) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List-IList-II
A. Jhumpa Lahiri1. Science and environment
B. Sunita Narain2. Novel-writing
C. Naina Lal Kidwai3. Film industry
D. Ravina Raj Kohli4. Banking
5. Television media

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 (B) — A-2; B-1; C-4; D-5

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • A-2: Jhumpa Lahiri is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist (Interpreter of Maladies, The Namesake).
  • B-1: Sunita Narain is an environmentalist and director general of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
  • C-4: Naina Lal Kidwai is a prominent corporate banker (former Group General Manager and Country Head of HSBC India).
  • D-5: Ravina Raj Kohli is a media executive and pioneer in Indian television media (Star News, Sony).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Jhumpa Lahiri is universally recognized for novel-writing (A-2), narrowing the choice to (b) and (d). Sunita Narain is an iconic figure in environmental science (B-1), establishing (b) as the definitive answer.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q303)
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-1; C-4; D-5

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q303

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 303 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (B): "A-2; B-1; C-4; D-5". 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?

Jhumpa Lahiri is universally recognized for novelwriting (A2), narrowing the choice to (b) and (d). Sunita Narain is an iconic figure in environmental science (B1), establishing (b) as the definitive answer.

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