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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1997
Indian Geography
Question No. 321Interactive Test Mode
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Q321. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer : | List-I (Climatic conditions) | List-II (Reasons) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Madras is warmer than Calcutta | 1. North-east monsoon | | B. Snowfall in Himalayas | 2. Altitude | | C. Rainfall decreases from West Bengal to Punjab | 3. Western depressions | | D. Sutlej-Ganga plain gets some rain in winter | 4. Distance from the sea | | | 5. Latitude | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer :

List-I (Climatic conditions)List-II (Reasons)
A. Madras is warmer than Calcutta1. North-east monsoon
B. Snowfall in Himalayas2. Altitude
C. Rainfall decreases from West Bengal to Punjab3. Western depressions
D. Sutlej-Ganga plain gets some rain in winter4. Distance from the sea
5. Latitude

Codes:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — A – 5; B – 2; C – 4; D – 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • A matches 5: Chennai (Madras, ~13°N) is warmer than Kolkata (Calcutta, ~22.5°N) primarily due to its lower latitude (closer to the Equator).
  • B matches 2: Snowfall in the Himalayas occurs because of extremely high altitude/elevation.
  • C matches 4: Rainfall decreases from east to west (West Bengal to Punjab) due to increasing distance from the sea (continentality) as monsoon winds lose moisture.
  • D matches 3: Winter rains in the Sutlej-Ganga plain are brought by temperate cyclones known as Western Disturbances (Western depressions).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Match B (Snowfall in Himalayas) to 2 (Altitude) and D (Winter rain in Sutlej-Ganga) to 3 (Western depressions) to directly arrive at option (c).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q321)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — A – 5; B – 2; C – 4; D – 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q321

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 321 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (C): "A – 5; B – 2; C – 4; D – 3". 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 "Geography" and micro-topic "Indian Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian 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 Indian Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Match B (Snowfall in Himalayas) to 2 (Altitude) and D (Winter rain in SutlejGanga) to 3 (Western depressions) to directly arrive at option (c).

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