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Q404. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the states (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) of India shown on the map in descending order in terms of available ground water resources for irrigation?

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the states (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) of India shown on the map in descending order in terms of available ground water resources for irrigation?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1998 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 4, 3, 2, 1

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The states labelled on the map are 4 (Uttar Pradesh), 3 (Maharashtra), 2 (West Bengal), and 1 (Assam). In terms of total net available groundwater resources utilized and available for irrigation, Uttar Pradesh ranks highest due to vast alluvial aquifers, followed by Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Assam. Hence, the correct descending order is 4, 3, 2, 1.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Uttar Pradesh (4) possesses the largest cultivable area with immense alluvial aquifers, placing it at the top of the descending order.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1998 (Q404)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Economic Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 4, 3, 2, 1

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1998 Q404

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1998 GS Paper I Question 404 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1998 Geography (Economic Geography) question is Option (D): "4, 3, 2, 1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1998 question belong to?

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

Uttar Pradesh (4) possesses the largest cultivable area with immense alluvial aquifers, placing it at the top of the descending order.

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