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Question No. 335Interactive Test Mode
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Q335. Match List-I (Power generation plant) with List-II (Feed material) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. M/s Gowthami Solvents Oil | 1. Rice husk Limited, Andhra Pradesh | | B. M/s K.M. Sugar Mills | 2. Slaughter house Uttar Pradesh waste | | C. M/s Satia Paper Mills | 3. Distillery spent Punjab wash | | D. M/s Al Kabeer Exports | 4. Black liquor Limited, Andhra Pradesh | Codes:

Match List-I (Power generation plant) with List-II (Feed material) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-IList-II
A. M/s Gowthami Solvents Oil1. Rice husk Limited, Andhra Pradesh
B. M/s K.M. Sugar Mills2. Slaughter house Uttar Pradesh waste
C. M/s Satia Paper Mills3. Distillery spent Punjab wash
D. M/s Al Kabeer Exports4. Black liquor Limited, Andhra Pradesh

Codes:

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • M/s Gowthami Solvents Oil Ltd, Andhra Pradesh (A - 1): Uses Rice husk as biomass feed for power generation.
  • M/s K.M. Sugar Mills, Uttar Pradesh (B - 3): Utilizes Distillery spent wash (effluent from alcohol production) for power generation.
  • M/s Satia Paper Mills, Punjab (C - 4): Utilizes Black liquor (a byproduct of the kraft pulping process in paper making) for cogeneration.
  • M/s Al Kabeer Exports Ltd, Andhra Pradesh (D - 2): A meat processing and export company that utilizes Slaughterhouse waste for biogas/energy generation.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Paper mills generate 'black liquor' as a byproduct (C - 4), and Al Kabeer is a well-known meat exporter generating 'slaughterhouse waste' (D - 2). This instantly yields code (c).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q335)
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-1; B-3; C-4; D-2

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 335 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) 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.

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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?

Paper mills generate 'black liquor' as a byproduct (C 4), and Al Kabeer is a wellknown meat exporter generating 'slaughterhouse waste' (D 2). This instantly yields code (c).

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