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Q482. The given map shows four towns of the Central Asian region marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Identify these from the following lists and select the correct answer using the codes given below : Towns : A. Bishkek B. Ashikhabad C. Tashkent D. Dushanbe Codes :

The given map shows four towns of the Central Asian region marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Identify these from the following lists and select the correct answer using the codes given below : Towns : A. Bishkek B. Ashikhabad C. Tashkent D. Dushanbe Codes :

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2001 • Geography

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

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Central Asian capitals positioned geographically:

  • 1: Ashgabat (capital of Turkmenistan, southwestern Central Asia)
  • 2: Tashkent (capital of Uzbekistan, central region)
  • 3: Bishkek (capital of Kyrgyzstan, northeastern region)
  • 4: Dushanbe (capital of Tajikistan, south-central region) Thus, A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Ashgabat (B) is the westernmost Central Asian capital located near the Iranian border (1), which directly narrows down the options.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2001 (Q482)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → World Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2001 GS Paper I Question 482 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2001 Geography (World Geography) question is Option (A): "A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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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?

Ashgabat (B) is the westernmost Central Asian capital located near the Iranian border (1), which directly narrows down the options.

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