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Q188. Match the international events listed below with their respective places labelled as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the given map and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list. International Events A. Venue of Commonwealth Conference held in 1999 B. Venue of World Trade Organisation meeting held in 1999 C. Place of Israel-Syria Peace talks held in January, 2000 D. Place of military action by Russian troops in January, 2000

Match the international events listed below with their respective places labelled as 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in the given map and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list.

International Events A. Venue of Commonwealth Conference held in 1999 B. Venue of World Trade Organisation meeting held in 1999 C. Place of Israel-Syria Peace talks held in January, 2000 D. Place of military action by Russian troops in January, 2000

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UPSC Prelims 2000 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) Question 188 Diagram
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2000 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • A (Commonwealth Conference 1999) was held in Durban, South Africa (marked as 4 on the map).
  • B (WTO Ministerial Conference 1999) took place in Seattle, USA (marked as 1 in the US Pacific Northwest).
  • C (Israel-Syria Peace Talks in January 2000) took place in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, USA (marked as 2 in the eastern US).
  • D (Russian military action in January 2000) occurred in Grozny/Chechnya, Russia (marked as 3 near the Caucasus).

Therefore, A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3 is the correct code.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Identify the extreme locations: South Africa is at the southern tip of Africa (4), and Seattle is the northwestern USA (1).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q188)
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-4; B-1; C-2; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q188

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 188 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (C): "A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 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?

Identify the extreme locations: South Africa is at the southern tip of Africa (4), and Seattle is the northwestern USA (1).

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