Acme Ai
A
अ
GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1999
Human & Political Geography
Question No. 491Interactive Test Mode
00:00
+2-0.66

Q491. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : | List-I (Timber) | List-II (Country) | |---|---| | A. Cedar | 1. Myanmar | | B. Douglas Fir | 2. Canada | | C. Mahogany | 3. Mexico | | D. Teak | 4. Honduras | Codes :

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

List-I (Timber)List-II (Country)
A. Cedar1. Myanmar
B. Douglas Fir2. Canada
C. Mahogany3. Mexico
D. Teak4. Honduras

Codes :

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
PrevNext Question

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

3D PYQ Realm

Ready to check the official UPSC Answer Key?

Click any option above to test yourself under exam conditions, or reveal the explanation directly.

Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1999 • Geography

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

• Cedar is commercially sourced from Mexico and other subtropical/temperate zones (A-3). • Douglas Fir is a key temperate softwood conifer of western North America/Canada (B-2). • Mahogany (Honduran mahogany) is a famous tropical hardwood from Central America/Honduras (C-4). • Teak is a world-renowned tropical deciduous hardwood heavily exported by Myanmar (D-1).

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Teak is famously associated with Myanmar (D-1), which instantly eliminates options (a) and (d). Douglas Fir is a well-known Canadian softwood (B-2), yielding (b).

Reviewed by Avinash Sir & Acme AI Research Team

Practice Full-Length & Sectional Prelims Mocks on this Interface

50 simulated tests in the APT Prelims Test Series (₹1,493) or 1-on-1 Mentorship with Avinash Sir.

1-on-1 MentorshipOpen Test Platform

Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q491)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A - 3; B- 2; C- 4; D-1

Related & Repeated Prelims PYQs (22)

Questions from other UPSC Prelims years testing the same or closely linked concept.

View Cluster in 3D Graph
1997 • Q10684% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: | List-I (Commodities Exported from India) | List-II (Countries of Destination) | | :--- | :--- | | A.

Indian Economy • Indian Economic Planning & GrowthSolve
2000 • Q33484% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Minerals) | List-II (Major producer) | | :--- | :--- |

General Knowledge (1995-2010) • MiscellaneousSolve
1997 • Q19383% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: (1997) | List-I (Crops) | List-II (Geographical conditions) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Barley | 1. Hot and

Geography • Human & Political GeographySolve
1999 • Q48883% Match

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) | |---|---| |

Geography • Physical GeographySolve
2009 • Q43883% Match

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: | List-I (Geographic feature) | List-II (Country) | | :--- | :---

Geography • World GeographySolve
2001 • Q18783% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Country) | List-II (President) | | :--- | :--- | | A.

General Knowledge (1995-2010) • MiscellaneousSolve
2004 • Q8182% Match

Match List-I (State/Province/Overseas Territory) with List- II (Country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: | List-I | List-II | | :---

General Knowledge (1995-2010) • MiscellaneousSolve
1997 • Q32682% Match

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

Geography • Indian GeographySolve
2004 • Q8282% Match

Match List-I (New names of the Countries) with List-II (Old names of the Countries) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: | List-I | List-

General Knowledge (1995-2010) • MiscellaneousSolve
1998 • Q10482% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Ringgit | 1. Indonesia

General Knowledge (1995-2010) • MiscellaneousSolve
2008 • Q23982% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: | List-I (Board) | List-II (Headquarters) | | :--- | :--- | | A.

General Knowledge (1995-2010) • MiscellaneousSolve
1998 • Q40082% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Fruit | 1. Ovule | |

Science and Technology • Health & MedicineSolve
2005 • Q46581% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : | List-I (City) | List-II (River) | |---|---| | A. Washington,

Geography • World GeographySolve
2002 • Q45881% Match

Match List-I (Indian wild life species) with List-II (Scientific names) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: | List-I (Indian wild life s

Science and Technology • Health & MedicineSolve
2007 • Q36981% Match

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: | List-I (Aluminium Company) | List-II (Location) | | :--- | :---

Geography • Human & Political GeographySolve
2001 • Q48181% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : | List-I (Local Wind) | List-II (Region) | | :--- | :--- | | A.

Geography • Climatology & AtmosphereSolve
2004 • Q38380% Match

Match List-I (Minerals) with List-II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Coal | 1.

Geography • Human & Political GeographySolve
2002 • Q18280% Match

Match List-I (Country) with List-II (President) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Country) | List-II (President) |

General Knowledge (1995-2010) • MiscellaneousSolve
1997 • Q18980% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: (1997) | List-I (Minerals) | List-II (Typical areas of occurrence) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Coal | 1. Bh

Geography • Human & Political GeographySolve
1999 • Q34780% Match

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Resorts) | List-II (States) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Cha

General Knowledge (1995-2010) • MiscellaneousSolve
2008 • Q50180% Match

Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation ?

Geography • Human & Political GeographySolve
1998 • Q17880% Match

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) |

Geography • Human & Political GeographySolve

More PYQs from Geography (Human & Political Geography)

Master the Geography syllabus cluster by practicing these related previous year questions.

View All Geography PYQs
2009 • Q440Human & Political Geography

Which among the following has the world’s largest reserves of Uranium?

GeographyPractice
2000 • Q176Human & Political Geography

Assertion (A) : In Australia, cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk. Reason (R) : Australians are traditionally non vegetarians

GeographyPractice
1999 • Q486Human & Political Geography

Assertion (A) : Chile continues to be an important producer of copper in the world. Reason (R) : Chile is endowed with the world’s largest deposit of

GeographyPractice
2024 • Q21Climatology & Atmosphere

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-I

GeographyPractice
2024 • Q22Climatology & Atmosphere

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles. Statement-II : At

GeographyPractice
2024 • Q74Oceanography

Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January? 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over th

GeographyPractice
2024 • Q93Geomorphology

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for the weathering of rocks. Statement-II: Rain water contains carbon d

GeographyPractice
2024 • Q94Geomorphology

Consider the following : 1. Pyroclastic debris 2. Ash and dust 3. Nitrogen compounds 4. Sulphur compounds How many of the above are products of volcan

GeographyPractice

Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q491

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 491 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (B): "A - 3; B- 2; C- 4; D-1". 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 "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?

Teak is famously associated with Myanmar (D1), which instantly eliminates options (a) and (d). Douglas Fir is a wellknown Canadian softwood (B2), yielding (b).

Beyond Previous Year Questions

Structured Prelims Practice & Mentorship

Pair previous year question analysis with full-length simulated mock tests and 1-on-1 faculty guidance.

APT 2027 • 50 Prelims Tests17% OFF

Acme Prelims Test Series (APT)

Built to eliminate 1/3rd negative marking losses and 50–50 option traps through structured simulation and NCERT-backed keys.

  • 50 High-Yield Tests: Subject Sectionals, Current Affairs, CSAT Paper II & Full-Length Simulators
  • 1/3rd Penalty & Trap Analytics: Identify whether marks are lost to over-attempting or conceptual gaps
  • Option-by-Option NCERT Keys: Detailed distractor analysis and elimination logic for every question
  • Custom PDF-to-Mock Generator: Convert your revision notes or current affairs PDFs into practice tests
Complete 50-Test Package
₹1,493₹1,799• Valid till Prelims 2027
Explore APT Test SeriesTry Free Mock
1-on-1 Personal MentorshipCapped at 10 Seats

1-on-1 UPSC Mentorship with Avinash Sir

Weekly 1-on-1 strategy reviews, daily study accountability, and personalized MCQ attempt audits with an experienced UPSC mentor.

  • Weekly 1-on-1 Sessions: Direct mentorship with Avinash Sir (Former Plutus IAS Mentor, UPSC & UPPCS Mains Written)
  • APT 50-Test Series Included: Full Prelims GS1 & CSAT test series bundled at no additional cost
  • Mock Attempt & Elimination Audit: Question-by-question review to calibrate your risk and attempt accuracy
  • Prelims & Integrated Tracks: Available as dedicated Prelims mentorship or end-to-end Prelims + Mains guidance
Prelims & Integrated Tracks
17% OFF• Includes APT 50-Test Series
Explore 1-on-1 MentorshipCompare Tracks
Previous QuestionIn the given map, which one of the following pairs of ocean currents are shown ?
Next QuestionMatch List-I (Drugs/Chemicals) with List -II (Their uses) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Atropine | 1. Local anaesthesia | | B. Ether | 2. Heart trouble | | C. Nitroglycerine | 3. Dilation of pupil | | D. Pyrethrin | 4. Mosquito control | Codes: