UPSC Prelims 1996 · General Studies
Question 52: Geography
Match List I (Ores) with List II (States where they are mined) and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I I. Manganese II. Nickel III. Lead-zinc IV. Asbestos List II A. Madhya Pradesh B. Orissa C. Rajasthan D. Andhra Pradesh Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (c).
Manganese is mined in Madhya Pradesh (and also in Orissa and Maharashtra); nickel in Orissa (the Sukinda valley); lead-zinc in Rajasthan (Zawar); and asbestos in Andhra Pradesh (Cuddapah). So I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D. Remember: nickel - Sukinda, Orissa; lead-zinc - Zawar, Rajasthan.
- I. Manganese - Madhya Pradesh (A).
- II. Nickel - Orissa (B).
- III. Lead-zinc - Rajasthan (C).
- IV. Asbestos - Andhra Pradesh (D).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Gives nickel to Rajasthan and lead-zinc to Orissa; both are swapped.
- (b) Gives manganese to Andhra Pradesh and asbestos to Madhya Pradesh, with nickel and lead-zinc swapped as well.
- (c) Right: Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh.
- (d) Swaps manganese and asbestos between Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1996, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.