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Question No. 246Interactive Test Mode
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Q246. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? | Institute | Location | | :--- | :--- | | 1. National Centre for Cell Science | Mysore | | 2. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics | Hyderabad | | 3. National Brain Research Centre | Gurgaon | Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes:

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

InstituteLocation
1. National Centre for Cell ScienceMysore
2. Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and DiagnosticsHyderabad
3. National Brain Research CentreGurgaon

Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 2 and 3 only

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Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is located in Pune, Maharashtra. Pair 2 is correctly matched: The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. Pair 3 is correctly matched: The National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) is located in Manesar, Gurugram (Gurgaon), Haryana.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

NCCS is located at Savitribai Phule Pune University campus in Pune. Eliminating pair 1 leaves option (c) 2 and 3 only.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 (Q246)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 2 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2008 Q246

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2008 GS Paper I Question 246 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2008 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (C): "2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2008 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

NCCS is located at Savitribai Phule Pune University campus in Pune. Eliminating pair 1 leaves option (c) 2 and 3 only.

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