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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1997
Indian Geography
Question No. 326Interactive Test Mode
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Q326. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1997 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Sundari : West Bengal

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • (d) is correctly matched: Heritiera fomes (Sundari tree) is the dominant mangrove species found in the Sundarbans delta of West Bengal.
  • (a) is incorrect: Teak (Tectona grandis) is a tropical moist/dry deciduous tree found in Central and Southern India (Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka).
  • (b) is incorrect: Deodar (Cedrus deodara) is a temperate coniferous tree found in the Western Himalayas (Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Uttarakhand).
  • (c) is incorrect: Sandalwood (Santalum album) is predominantly native to the dry deciduous forests of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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The Sundarbans mangrove forest takes its name from the abundance of the Sundari tree.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q326)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Sundari : West Bengal

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q326

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 326 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (D): "Sundari : West Bengal". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1997 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 Sundarbans mangrove forest takes its name from the abundance of the Sundari tree.

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