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Question No. 219Interactive Test Mode
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Q219. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: | List-I (Book) | List-II (Author) | | :--- | :--- | | A. In Custody | 1. Amartya Sen | | B. Sea of Poppies | 2. Amitav Ghosh | | C. The Argumentative Indian | 3. Anita Desai | | D. Unaccustomed Earth | 4. Jhumpa Lahiri | Codes:

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

List-I (Book)List-II (Author)
A. In Custody1. Amartya Sen
B. Sea of Poppies2. Amitav Ghosh
C. The Argumentative Indian3. Anita Desai
D. Unaccustomed Earth4. Jhumpa Lahiri

Codes:

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

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  • A. In Custody: Anita Desai (3).
  • B. Sea of Poppies: Amitav Ghosh (2).
  • C. The Argumentative Indian: Amartya Sen (1).
  • D. Unaccustomed Earth: Jhumpa Lahiri (4).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Amartya Sen wrote 'The Argumentative Indian' (C-1) and Amitav Ghosh wrote 'Sea of Poppies' (B-2), uniquely matching option (c).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q219)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — A-3; B-2; C-1; D-4

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q219

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 219 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (C): "A-3; B-2; C-1; D-4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2009 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?

Amartya Sen wrote 'The Argumentative Indian' (C1) and Amitav Ghosh wrote 'Sea of Poppies' (B2), uniquely matching option (c).

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