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Question No. 270Interactive Test Mode
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Q270. Which is the correct chronological sequence of the major events given below? 1. SLV-3 Launch. 2. Formation of Bangladesh. 3. Sikkim becomes the twenty-second State of the Indian Union. 4. Pokharan-First Nuclear test. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which is the correct chronological sequence of the major events given below?

  1. SLV-3 Launch.
  2. Formation of Bangladesh.
  3. Sikkim becomes the twenty-second State of the Indian Union.
  4. Pokharan-First Nuclear test.

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 (A) — 2-4-3-1

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  • Formation of Bangladesh: 16 December 1971 (following the Indo-Pak War).
  • Pokhran-I (Smiling Buddha): 18 May 1974 (India's first nuclear test).
  • Sikkim Statehood: 16 May 1975 (became the 22nd state through the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act).
  • SLV-3 Launch: 18 July 1980 (successfully placed the Rohini satellite RS-1 into orbit under Project Director Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam).

Chronological order: 2 -> 4 -> 3 -> 1.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2006 (Q270)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 2-4-3-1

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2006 GS Paper I Question 270 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2006 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (A): "2-4-3-1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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