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World Geography
Question No. 452Interactive Test Mode
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Q452. The Bermuda Triangle extends up to which of the following places? 1. Southern Florida 2. Puerto Rico 3. Hawaiian Islands Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

The Bermuda Triangle extends up to which of the following places?

  1. Southern Florida
  2. Puerto Rico
  3. Hawaiian Islands

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 1 and 2 only

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The Bermuda Triangle is roughly bounded by Miami (Southern Florida), San Juan (Puerto Rico), and the island of Bermuda in the North Atlantic Ocean. The Hawaiian Islands are situated in the Pacific Ocean and are not part of the Bermuda Triangle.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Hawaiian Islands are in the Pacific Ocean, whereas the Bermuda Triangle is in the Atlantic Ocean. Eliminating 3 leaves only (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2006 (Q452)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → World Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 1 and 2 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2006 Q452

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2006 GS Paper I Question 452 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2006 Geography (World Geography) question is Option (B): "1 and 2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2006 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?

Hawaiian Islands are in the Pacific Ocean, whereas the Bermuda Triangle is in the Atlantic Ocean. Eliminating 3 leaves only (b).

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