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Question No. 334Interactive Test Mode
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Q334. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Minerals) | List-II (Major producer) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Minerals Oil | 1. Zambia | | B. Copper | 2. Guyana | | C. Manganese | 3. Venezuela | | D. Bauxite | 4. Gabon | Codes:

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

List-I (Minerals)List-II (Major producer)
A. Minerals Oil1. Zambia
B. Copper2. Guyana
C. Manganese3. Venezuela
D. Bauxite4. Gabon

Codes:

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Mineral Oil (A - 3): Venezuela possesses some of the world's largest oil reserves (notably in the Orinoco belt).
  • Copper (B - 1): Zambia is renowned for its Copperbelt province, one of the leading copper-producing regions in Africa.
  • Manganese (C - 4): Gabon is a major global producer of manganese, with extensive deposits at Moanda.
  • Bauxite (D - 2): Guyana is a significant exporter of bauxite, notably from Linden.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Zambia is historically famous as part of the African Copperbelt (B - 1), and Venezuela is a founding member of OPEC known for Mineral Oil (A - 3). This directly identifies (a).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q334)
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-3; B-1; C-4; D-2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q334

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 334 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (A): "A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 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?

Zambia is historically famous as part of the African Copperbelt (B 1), and Venezuela is a founding member of OPEC known for Mineral Oil (A 3). This directly identifies (a).

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