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Q239. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: | List-I (Board) | List-II (Headquarters) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Coffee Board | 1. Bengaluru | | B. Rubber Board | 2. Guntur | | C. Tea Board | 3. Kottayam | | D. Tobacco Board | 4. Kolkata | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I (Board)List-II (Headquarters)
A. Coffee Board1. Bengaluru
B. Rubber Board2. Guntur
C. Tea Board3. Kottayam
D. Tobacco Board4. Kolkata

Codes:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2008 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

A. Coffee Board is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka (1). B. Rubber Board is headquartered in Kottayam, Kerala (3). C. Tea Board is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal (4). D. Tobacco Board is headquartered in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (2).

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Tea Board is famously in Kolkata (Bengal tea hub) and Coffee Board in Bengaluru (Karnataka produces >70% of Indian coffee). This fixes A-1 and C-4, leading straight to (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 (Q239)
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-1; B-3; C-4; D-2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2008 Q239

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2008 GS Paper I Question 239 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2008 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (B): "A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2008 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?

Tea Board is famously in Kolkata (Bengal tea hub) and Coffee Board in Bengaluru (Karnataka produces >70% of Indian coffee). This fixes A1 and C4, leading straight to (b).

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