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Q305. Match List-I (Mangrove) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Mangrove) | List-II (State) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Achra Ratnagiri | 1. Karnataka | | B. Coondapur | 2. Kerala | | C. Pichavaram | 3. Andhra Pradesh | | D. Vembanad | 4. Maharashtra | | | 5. Tamil Nadu | Codes :

Match List-I (Mangrove) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Mangrove)List-II (State)
A. Achra Ratnagiri1. Karnataka
B. Coondapur2. Kerala
C. Pichavaram3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Vembanad4. Maharashtra
5. Tamil Nadu

Codes :

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2002 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (D) — A-4; B-1; C-5; D-2

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Matching the mangrove sites with their respective states:

  • A. Achra Ratnagiri → 4. Maharashtra (Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts)
  • B. Coondapur (Kundapura) → 1. Karnataka (Udupi district)
  • C. Pichavaram → 5. Tamil Nadu (Cuddalore district)
  • D. Vembanad → 2. Kerala

Thus, the correct matching code is A-4, B-1, C-5, D-2.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Pichavaram is one of the most famous mangrove ecosystems in Tamil Nadu (C-5), and Vembanad is Kerala's largest lake/wetland (D-2), which immediately singles out option (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q305)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — A-4; B-1; C-5; D-2

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (D): "A-4; B-1; C-5; D-2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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How can I solve this Indian Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Pichavaram is one of the most famous mangrove ecosystems in Tamil Nadu (C5), and Vembanad is Kerala's largest lake/wetland (D2), which immediately singles out option (d).

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