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Q397. The figure shows a portion of Southern India. The proposed site (Koodankulam) for construction of two l000 MW nuclear power plants has been labelled in the map as :

The figure shows a portion of Southern India. The proposed site (Koodankulam) for construction of two l000 MW nuclear power plants has been labelled in the map as :

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1999 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (B) — B

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The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) is located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, along the coast, approximately 20 km northeast of Kanyakumari. On the map, location 'B' precisely marks Kudankulam near Kanyakumari on the Tamil Nadu coast.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Kudankulam is situated in Tamil Nadu, just north-east of Kanyakumari along the Gulf of Mannar coastline, represented by 'B'.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q397)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Economic Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — B

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q397

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 397 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Geography (Economic Geography) question is Option (B): "B". 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 "Economic Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Economic 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 Economic Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Kudankulam is situated in Tamil Nadu, just northeast of Kanyakumari along the Gulf of Mannar coastline, represented by 'B'.

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