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Question No. 351Interactive Test Mode
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Q351. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List I (Rivers) | List II (Dams) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Cauvery | 1. Alamatti | | B. Krishna | 2. Mettur | | C. Narmada | 3. Gandhi Sagar | | D. Chambal | 4. Sardar Sarovar | Codes:

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

List I (Rivers)List II (Dams)
A. Cauvery1. Alamatti
B. Krishna2. Mettur
C. Narmada3. Gandhi Sagar
D. Chambal4. Sardar Sarovar

Codes:

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Cauvery River: Mettur Dam (Tamil Nadu)
  • Krishna River: Almatti Dam (Karnataka)
  • Narmada River: Sardar Sarovar Dam (Gujarat)
  • Chambal River: Gandhi Sagar Dam (Madhya Pradesh)
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Sardar Sarovar Dam is universally known to be on the Narmada River (C-4), and Mettur Dam is on the Cauvery (A-2). This uniquely gives option (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q351)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q351

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 351 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (B): "A-2; B-1; C-4; 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?

Sardar Sarovar Dam is universally known to be on the Narmada River (C4), and Mettur Dam is on the Cauvery (A2). This uniquely gives option (b).

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