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Miscellaneous
Question No. 297Interactive Test Mode
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Q297. Match List-I (Institute) with List-II (Located At) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Indian Institute of Geomagnetism | 1. Coimbatore | | B. International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials | 2. Mumbai | | C. Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History | 3. Jabalpur | | D. Tropical Forestry Research Institute | 4. Hyderabad | Codes:

Match List-I (Institute) with List-II (Located At) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List-IList-II
A. Indian Institute of Geomagnetism1. Coimbatore
B. International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials2. Mumbai
C. Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History3. Jabalpur
D. Tropical Forestry Research Institute4. Hyderabad

Codes:

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

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  • A-2: Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG) is located at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  • B-4: International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) is located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
  • C-1: Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) is located at Anaikatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
  • D-3: Tropical Forestry Research Institute (TFRI) is located at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

SACON is famously situated in Coimbatore (C-1). This immediately reduces options to (a) and (c). Knowing TFRI is in Jabalpur (D-3) gives the correct answer (c).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q297)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q297

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 297 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (C): "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 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?

SACON is famously situated in Coimbatore (C1). This immediately reduces options to (a) and (c). Knowing TFRI is in Jabalpur (D3) gives the correct answer (c).

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