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Question No. 227Interactive Test Mode
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Q227. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: | List-I (Famous person) | List-II (Well-known for) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Mandakini Amte | 1. Theatre direction | | B. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhary | 2. Social service and community leadership | | C. Romila Thapar | 3. Dance | | D. Vanashree Rao | 4. History writing | Codes:

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

List-I (Famous person)List-II (Well-known for)
A. Mandakini Amte1. Theatre direction
B. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhary2. Social service and community leadership
C. Romila Thapar3. Dance
D. Vanashree Rao4. History writing

Codes:

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

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A. Mandakini Amte is renowned for social service and community development among tribal communities via the Lok Biradari Prakalp (2). B. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhary is a celebrated Punjabi theatre director and artist (1). C. Romila Thapar is a distinguished ancient Indian historian and writer (4). D. Vanashree Rao is an acclaimed Kuchipudi classical dancer and choreographer (3).

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Matching Romila Thapar to History writing (C-4) and Mandakini Amte to Social service (A-2) directly yields option (a).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q227)
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-2; B-1; C-4; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q227

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 227 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (A): "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 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?

Matching Romila Thapar to History writing (C4) and Mandakini Amte to Social service (A2) directly yields option (a).

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