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Q465. 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, D.C. | 1. River Manzanares | | B. Berlin | 2. River Seine | | C. Paris | 3. River Spree | | D. Madrid | 4. River Potomac | Codes :

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, D.C.1. River Manzanares
B. Berlin2. River Seine
C. Paris3. River Spree
D. Madrid4. River Potomac

Codes :

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2005 • Geography

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Correct matches:

  • Washington, D.C. lies on the River Potomac (A-4)
  • Berlin lies on the River Spree (B-3)
  • Paris lies on the River Seine (C-2)
  • Madrid lies on the River Manzanares (D-1)
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Direct standard pairs: Paris - Seine (C-2) and Washington, D.C. - Potomac (A-4). Matching these immediately leads to Option (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q465)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → World Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2005 Q465

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2005 GS Paper I Question 465 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Geography (World Geography) question is Option (D): "A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1". 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 "World Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from World 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 World Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Direct standard pairs: Paris Seine (C2) and Washington, D.C. Potomac (A4). Matching these immediately leads to Option (d).

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