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Economic Geography
Question No. 403Interactive Test Mode
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Q403. The four railway junctions shown by numerals 1, 2, 3, 4 on the rough outline map of Gujarat are respectively:

The four railway junctions shown by numerals 1, 2, 3, 4 on the rough outline map of Gujarat are respectively:

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Palanpur, Mahesana, Ahmedabad and Vadodara

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The railway junctions shown in sequence from north to south on the main north-south rail corridor in Gujarat are:

  1. Palanpur (Banaskantha district in North Gujarat near Rajasthan border)
  2. Mahesana (Northern Gujarat junction)
  3. Ahmedabad (major rail hub in central Gujarat)
  4. Vadodara (major junction connecting Mumbai-Delhi trunk line)
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The 4 points clearly follow a straight north-to-south alignment along eastern Gujarat: Palanpur (1) -> Mahesana (2) -> Ahmedabad (3) -> Vadodara (4).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1998 (Q403)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Economic Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Palanpur, Mahesana, Ahmedabad and Vadodara

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1998 Q403

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1998 GS Paper I Question 403 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1998 Geography (Economic Geography) question is Option (A): "Palanpur, Mahesana, Ahmedabad and Vadodara". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1998 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?

The 4 points clearly follow a straight northtosouth alignment along eastern Gujarat: Palanpur (1) > Mahesana (2) > Ahmedabad (3) > Vadodara (4).

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