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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2005
Human & Political Geography
Question No. 380Interactive Test Mode
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Q380. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. | List-I (Atomic Power Plants / Heavy Water Plants) | List-II (State) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Thal | 1. Andhra Pradesh | | B. Manuguru | 2. Gujarat | | C. Kakrapar | 3. Maharashtra | | D. Kaiga | 4. Rajasthan | | | 5. Karnataka | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

List-I (Atomic Power Plants / Heavy Water Plants)List-II (State)
A. Thal1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Manuguru2. Gujarat
C. Kakrapar3. Maharashtra
D. Kaiga4. Rajasthan
5. Karnataka

Codes:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — A-3; B-1; C-2; D-5

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • A. Thal Heavy Water Plant is in Raigad district, Maharashtra -> 3.
  • B. Manuguru Heavy Water Plant is in Bhadradri Kothagudem district (Andhra Pradesh at the time, now Telangana) -> 1.
  • C. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is located in Surat district, Gujarat -> 2.
  • D. Kaiga Generating Station is a nuclear plant in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka -> 5.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Kaiga is famously situated in Karnataka (D-5) and Kakrapar in Gujarat (C-2), which leaves only option (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q380)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — A-3; B-1; C-2; D-5

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2005 Q380

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2005 GS Paper I Question 380 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (D): "A-3; B-1; C-2; D-5". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2005 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?

Kaiga is famously situated in Karnataka (D5) and Kakrapar in Gujarat (C2), which leaves only option (d).

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