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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1999
Indian Geography
Question No. 212Interactive Test Mode
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Q212. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Cotton | 1. Rainfall 1000–1500 mm; Temperature 40°–60°C | | B. Flax | 2. Rainfall 1500–2000 mm; Temperature 25°–35°C | | C. Sugar beet | 3. Rainfall 600–800 mm; Temperature 5°–18° C | | D. Jute | 4. Rainfall 500–1000 mm; Temperature 18°–22°C | | | 5. Rainfall 500–600 mm; Temperature 18°–22°C | Codes:

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

List-IList-II
A. Cotton1. Rainfall 1000–1500 mm; Temperature 40°–60°C
B. Flax2. Rainfall 1500–2000 mm; Temperature 25°–35°C
C. Sugar beet3. Rainfall 600–800 mm; Temperature 5°–18° C
D. Jute4. Rainfall 500–1000 mm; Temperature 18°–22°C
5. Rainfall 500–600 mm; Temperature 18°–22°C

Codes:

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

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  • A. Cotton grows well in tropical and sub-tropical conditions requiring 25°–35°C and rainfall between 1500–2000 mm (or equivalent irrigation) with abundant sunshine -> 2.
  • B. Flax is a temperate/cool climate crop requiring 5°–18°C and moderate rainfall of 600–800 mm -> 3.
  • C. Sugar beet requires mild conditions of 18°–22°C and 500–600 mm of moisture -> 5.
  • D. Jute requires warm, humid deltaic conditions with 500–1000 mm rainfall and 18°–22°C temperature -> 4. Hence, the correct matching is A-2; B-3; C-5; D-4.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q212)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A-2; B-3; C-5; D-4

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q212

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 212 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (B): "A-2; B-3; C-5; D-4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1999 question belong to?

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.

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