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Miscellaneous
Question No. 493Interactive Test Mode
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Q493. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: | List I (Cricketers) | List II (Country) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Barry Richards | 1. England | | B. Tex Dexter | 2. West Indies | | C. Alan Davidson | 3. South Africa | | D. Charlie Griffith | 4. New Zealand | | | 5. Australia |

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

List I (Cricketers)List II (Country)
A. Barry Richards1. England
B. Tex Dexter2. West Indies
C. Alan Davidson3. South Africa
D. Charlie Griffith4. New Zealand
5. Australia
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — A-3; B-1; C-5; D-2

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The correct matches are:

  • Barry Richards (South Africa): Regarded as one of the finest opening batsmen in cricket history.
  • Ted (Tex) Dexter (England): Former England captain and aggressive middle-order batsman.
  • Alan Davidson (Australia): Renowned Australian left-arm fast bowler and all-rounder of the 1950s and 60s.
  • Charlie Griffith (West Indies): Feared West Indian fast bowler who formed a formidable partnership with Wes Hall.
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Barry Richards played for South Africa before their apartheid-era international ban (A-3). Charlie Griffith is famously part of the legendary West Indian pace battery (D-2). This pinpoints (c).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q493)
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-3; B-1; C-5; D-2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q493

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 493 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (C): "A-3; B-1; C-5; D-2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 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.

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Barry Richards played for South Africa before their apartheidera international ban (A3). Charlie Griffith is famously part of the legendary West Indian pace battery (D2). This pinpoints (c).

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