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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2004
Human & Political Geography
Question No. 383Interactive Test Mode
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Q383. Match List-I (Minerals) with List-II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Coal | 1. Giridih | | B. Copper | 2. Jayamkondam | | C. Manganese | 3. Alwar | | D. Lignite | 4. Dharwar | Codes:

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

List-IList-II
A. Coal1. Giridih
B. Copper2. Jayamkondam
C. Manganese3. Alwar
D. Lignite4. Dharwar

Codes:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2004 • Geography

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • A. Coal is mined at Giridih in Jharkhand -> 1.
  • B. Copper is found in the Alwar / Khetri belt in Rajasthan -> 3.
  • C. Manganese is found in Dharwar system rocks in Karnataka -> 4.
  • D. Lignite is found in Jayamkondam / Neyveli in Tamil Nadu -> 2.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Pairing Giridih with Coal (A-1) and Jayamkondam (Tamil Nadu lignite basin) with Lignite (D-2) isolates option (c).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q383)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q383

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 383 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (C): "A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2". 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 "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography 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 Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Pairing Giridih with Coal (A1) and Jayamkondam (Tamil Nadu lignite basin) with Lignite (D2) isolates option (c).

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