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Q3. With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements: 1. At present, China's GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries. 2. China's population is more than the combined population of any two other countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements:

  1. At present, China's GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries.
  2. China's population is more than the combined population of any two other countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2010 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Statement 1 is correct: In 2010, China's GDP (around $6 trillion) exceeded the combined GDP of the other three BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, and India).
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: In 2010, China's population was around 1.34 billion, while India's was approximately 1.2 billion and Brazil's was around 195 million. The combined population of India and Brazil (1.395 billion) was greater than China's population.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Testing extreme numerical combinations: India's population alone was very close to China's (~1.2B vs ~1.34B), so adding even Russia (~143M) or Brazil (~195M) easily exceeds China's population.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q3)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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How can I solve this Miscellaneous UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Testing extreme numerical combinations: India's population alone was very close to China's (~1.2B vs ~1.34B), so adding even Russia (~143M) or Brazil (~195M) easily exceeds China's population.

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