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Question No. 343Interactive Test Mode
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Q343. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Writers) | List-II (Books) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Sashi Tharoor | 1. Clear light of Day | | B. Amitav Ghosh | 2. Circle of Reason | | C. Anita Desai | 3. Love and Longing in Bombay | | D. Vikram Chandra | 4. Show Business | Codes:

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

List-I (Writers)List-II (Books)
A. Sashi Tharoor1. Clear light of Day
B. Amitav Ghosh2. Circle of Reason
C. Anita Desai3. Love and Longing in Bombay
D. Vikram Chandra4. Show Business

Codes:

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

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  • Shashi Tharoor (A - 4): Author of Show Business (1992), a satire on the Bollywood film industry.
  • Amitav Ghosh (B - 2): Author of The Circle of Reason (1986), his debut novel.
  • Anita Desai (C - 1): Author of Clear Light of Day (1980), shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
  • Vikram Chandra (D - 3): Author of Love and Longing in Bombay (1997), a collection of five interconnected short stories.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

The Circle of Reason is Amitav Ghosh's well-known debut novel (B - 2), and Clear Light of Day is by Anita Desai (C - 1), leading directly to (a).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q343)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — A-4; B-2; C-1; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q343

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 343 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (A): "A-4; B-2; C-1; 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 "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

The Circle of Reason is Amitav Ghosh's wellknown debut novel (B 2), and Clear Light of Day is by Anita Desai (C 1), leading directly to (a).

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