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Human & Political Geography
Question No. 272Interactive Test Mode
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Q272. Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip ?

Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip ?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

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"Top Slip" is a famous tourist spot located in the Anamalai Hills in the Pollachi taluk of Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. It serves as the main entrance and tourist hub for the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (now also known as Anamalai Tiger Reserve). The name originated during the British era when teak logs were slid down the hills through a canal system ('slipping').

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Top Slip is directly associated with the Anamalai Hills/Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2007 (Q272)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2007 Q272

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2007 GS Paper I Question 272 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2007 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (D): "Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2007 question belong to?

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

Top Slip is directly associated with the Anamalai Hills/Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.

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