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Q350. Match the areas shown as A, B, C and D on the given map showing with the largest religious minorities. Select the correct answer using the codes given below the list of minorities: Largest Religious Minorities: 1. Buddhist 2. Christians 3. Jains 4. Muslims 5. Sikhs Codes:

Match the areas shown as A, B, C and D on the given map showing with the largest religious minorities. Select the correct answer using the codes given below the list of minorities:

Largest Religious Minorities:

  1. Buddhist
  2. Christians
  3. Jains
  4. Muslims
  5. Sikhs

Codes:

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UPSC Prelims 1999 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) Question 350 Diagram
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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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

Correct Answer: Option (C) — A-5; B-3; C-1; D-2

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Region A (Punjab/Haryana border region) has Sikhs as the largest religious group/minority.
  • Region B (Rajasthan/Gujarat) has a significant concentration of Jains.
  • Region C (Madhya Pradesh/Maharashtra borders) has Buddhists as a major minority.
  • Region D (Coastal Andhra Pradesh) has Christians as a significant religious minority.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Region A is clearly located around Punjab/Haryana, which corresponds to Sikhs (5) -> A must be 5. This eliminates options (b) and (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q350)
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-5; B-3; C-1; D-2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q350

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 350 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (C): "A-5; B-3; C-1; D-2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1999 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?

Region A is clearly located around Punjab/Haryana, which corresponds to Sikhs (5) > A must be 5. This eliminates options (b) and (d).

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