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Indian Geography
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Q224. Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin? 1. Nagarhole National park 2. Papikonda National Park 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve 4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin?

  1. Nagarhole National park
  2. Papikonda National Park
  3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
  4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1, 3 and 4 only

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• 1 is correct: Nagarhole National Park (Karnataka) lies in the Cauvery basin; the Kabini River, a tributary of the Cauvery, flows through/borders it. • 2 is incorrect: Papikonda National Park is located along the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh (Godavari Basin). • 3 is correct: Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu) lies in the Cauvery basin; the Moyar and Bhavani rivers (tributaries of Cauvery) drain this region. • 4 is correct: Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) is drained by the Kabini River, which is a major tributary of the Cauvery.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

The suffix 'Konda' in Papikonda is typical of Andhra Pradesh/Godavari region hills. Knowing Papikonda is in the Godavari basin eliminates options (a), (b), and (d) directly.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q224)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — (c) 1, 3 and 4 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q224

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 224 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (C): "(c) 1, 3 and 4 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Indian Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian 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 Indian Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

The suffix 'Konda' in Papikonda is typical of Andhra Pradesh/Godavari region hills. Knowing Papikonda is in the Godavari basin eliminates options (a), (b), and (d) directly.

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