UPSC Prelims 1999 · General Studies
Question 48: History and Culture
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Libraries) I. Saraswati Mahal Library II. Library of Tibetan Work and Archives III. Raza Library IV. Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library List II (Locations) A. Patna B. Dharamsala C. Thanjavur D. Rampur Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (a).
Saraswati Mahal Library is at Thanjavur, begun under the Nayaks and developed under the Maratha rulers. The Library of Tibetan Works and Archives is at Dharamsala. Raza Library is at Rampur, and the Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library is at Patna. Remember: Thanjavur, Dharamsala, Rampur, Patna.
- I. Saraswati Mahal Library - Thanjavur (C).
- II. Library of Tibetan Works and Archives - Dharamsala (B).
- III. Raza Library - Rampur (D).
- IV. Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library - Patna (A).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right. Saraswati Mahal-Thanjavur, Tibetan Works-Dharamsala, Raza-Rampur, Khuda Baksh-Patna.
- (b) Wrong. Puts Raza Library in Patna and Khuda Baksh in Rampur.
- (c) Wrong. Puts Saraswati Mahal in Dharamsala and Tibetan Works in Thanjavur.
- (d) Wrong. Same Saraswati Mahal and Tibetan Works swap, plus Raza and Khuda Baksh swapped.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
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.