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Miscellaneous
Question No. 97Interactive Test Mode
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Q97. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. WTO | 1. Provides loans to address short-term balance payment problems | | B. IDA | 2. Multilateral trade negotiation body | | C. IMF | 3. Sanction of soft loans | | D. IBRD | 4. Facilitating lending and borrowing for reconstruction and development | Codes:

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

List-IList-II
A. WTO1. Provides loans to address short-term balance payment problems
B. IDA2. Multilateral trade negotiation body
C. IMF3. Sanction of soft loans
D. IBRD4. Facilitating lending and borrowing for reconstruction and development

Codes:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1999 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

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

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Matching of international financial and trade institutions:

  • WTO: Multilateral trade negotiation body (2).
  • IDA (International Development Association): Provides concessional/soft loans to the poorest developing countries (3).
  • IMF: Provides financial assistance and loans to address balance of payments problems (1).
  • IBRD (World Bank): Facilitates lending for capital reconstruction and economic development (4). Hence, A-2; B-3; C-1; D-4.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

WTO is the premier trade body (A-2) and IDA is famously known as the World Bank's 'soft loan window' (B-3), immediately pointing to option (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q97)
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 - 3; C - 1; D -4

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q97

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 97 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (B): "A- 2; B - 3; C - 1; D -4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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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.

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WTO is the premier trade body (A2) and IDA is famously known as the World Bank's 'soft loan window' (B3), immediately pointing to option (b).

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