UPSC Prelims 1999 · General Studies

Question 32: Geography

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Timber) I. Cedar II. Douglas Fir III. Mahogany IV. Teak List II (Country) A. Myanmar B. Canada C. Mexico D. Honduras Codes:

aI-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D

bI-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A

cI-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A

dI-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D

AnswerThe answer is (b).

Teak is the famous timber of Myanmar. Douglas fir is a softwood of Canada's Pacific coast. Mahogany is associated with Honduras and Central America. Cedar is matched with Mexico. Only option (b) pairs Teak with Myanmar, Douglas fir with Canada and Mahogany with Honduras, the three safest matches. Remember: teak-Myanmar, Douglas fir-Canada.

I. Cedar - Mexico (C).
II. Douglas fir - Canada (B).
III. Mahogany - Honduras (D).
IV. Teak - Myanmar (A).

Why each option is right or wrong

(a) Wrong. Puts Mahogany in Myanmar and Teak in Honduras.
(b) Right. Cedar-Mexico, Douglas fir-Canada, Mahogany-Honduras, Teak-Myanmar.
(c) Wrong. Puts Cedar in Canada and Douglas fir in Mexico.
(d) Wrong. Same Cedar and Douglas fir swap, and puts Mahogany in Myanmar and Teak in Honduras.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1999, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.