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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1998
Human & Political Geography
Question No. 178Interactive Test Mode
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Q178. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Agricultural products) | List-II (Foremost producer) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Cotton | 1. Madhya Pradesh | | B. Gram | 2. Gujarat | | C. Black pepper | 3. West Bengal | | D. Pineapple | 4. Kerala | Codes:

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

List-I (Agricultural products)List-II (Foremost producer)
A. Cotton1. Madhya Pradesh
B. Gram2. Gujarat
C. Black pepper3. West Bengal
D. Pineapple4. Kerala

Codes:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1998 • Geography

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Cotton (A): Gujarat (2) is a leading producer of cotton in India.
  • Gram (B): Madhya Pradesh (1) is the largest producer of pulses/gram.
  • Black pepper (C): Kerala (4) is historically the foremost producer of black pepper.
  • Pineapple (D): West Bengal (3) produces significant pineapple crops (notably in North Bengal).

Thus, the correct match is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Kerala is internationally famous as the spice state (Black Pepper -> Kerala, C-4). This eliminates options (b) and (d). Gujarat is famous for Cotton (A-2), confirming (a).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1998 (Q178)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — A-2; B-1; C- 4; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1998 Q178

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1998 GS Paper I Question 178 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1998 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (A): "A-2; B-1; C- 4; D-3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1998 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?

Kerala is internationally famous as the spice state (Black Pepper > Kerala, C4). This eliminates options (b) and (d). Gujarat is famous for Cotton (A2), confirming (a).

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