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Miscellaneous
Question No. 337Interactive Test Mode
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Q337. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Giddha : Jabbar Patel

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Option (d) is not correctly matched: Giddha is a traditional folk dance of women from Punjab, whereas Jabbar Patel is a famous Marathi theatre and film director (known for Ghashiram Kotwal, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, etc.).
  • Option (a) is correctly matched: Baki Itihas is an acclaimed play by Bengali playwright Badal Sarkar.
  • Option (b) is correctly matched: Sita Swayamvar (1843) was staged by Vishnudas Bhave, recognized as the pioneer of modern Marathi theatre.
  • Option (c) is correctly matched: Yayati (1961) is the first major play written by Kannada dramatist Girish Karnad.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Giddha is a prominent folk dance of Punjab, not a play or film created by the Marathi director Jabbar Patel.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q337)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Giddha : Jabbar Patel

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q337

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 337 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (D): "Giddha : Jabbar Patel". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 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.

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Giddha is a prominent folk dance of Punjab, not a play or film created by the Marathi director Jabbar Patel.

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