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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1999
Physical Geography
Question No. 488Interactive Test Mode
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Q488. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : | List-I (Volcanic Mountain) | List-II (Country) | |---|---| | A. Mt. Rainier | 1. Italy | | B. Etna | 2. Mexico | | C. Paricutin | 3. Philippines | | D. Taal | 4. U.S.A. | Codes :

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

List-I (Volcanic Mountain)List-II (Country)
A. Mt. Rainier1. Italy
B. Etna2. Mexico
C. Paricutin3. Philippines
D. Taal4. U.S.A.

Codes :

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

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• Mt. Rainier is an active stratovolcano in the Cascade Range of Washington, U.S.A. (A-4). • Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy (B-1). • Parícutin is a famous cinder cone volcano in Michoacán, Mexico (C-2). • Taal Volcano is an active caldera volcano on the island of Luzon, Philippines (D-3).

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Etna (Italy) -> B-1 immediately narrows options down to (b) and (c). Matching Mt. Rainier to USA (A-4) gives (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q488)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Physical Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q488

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 488 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Geography (Physical Geography) question is Option (B): "A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3". 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 "Physical Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Physical 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 Physical Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Etna (Italy) > B1 immediately narrows options down to (b) and (c). Matching Mt. Rainier to USA (A4) gives (b).

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