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Q487. Match the cities labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with the names of cities and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of cities : Name of cities : 1. Darwin 2. KualaLumpur 3. Lagos 4. Nairobi 5. Singapore Codes :

Match the cities labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with the names of cities and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of cities : Name of cities :

  1. Darwin 2. KualaLumpur
  2. Lagos 4. Nairobi
  3. Singapore Codes :
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UPSC Prelims 1999 Geography (World Geography) Question 487 Diagram
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1999 • Geography

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Matching the cities to their respective global locations:

  • A corresponds to Darwin (northern coast of Australia on the Timor Sea, 1)
  • B corresponds to Kuala Lumpur (Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, 2)
  • C corresponds to Nairobi (inland high plateau of Kenya, East Africa, 4)
  • D corresponds to Lagos (coastal city on the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria, 3) Thus, A-1; B-2; C-4; D-3.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q487)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → World Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — A-1; B-2; C-4; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q487

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 487 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Geography (World Geography) question is Option (A): "A-1; B-2; C-4; D-3". 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 "Geography" and micro-topic "World Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from World Geography 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 World Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

To solve World Geography questions in UPSC Prelims, identify extreme modifiers, verify core NCERT conceptual definitions, and eliminate mutually contradictory statement pairs before locking your final option.

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