2001 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2001 · General Studies

Question 131: Science and Technology

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Bone) I. Breast-bone II. Collar-bone III. Knee-cap IV. Shoulder blade List II (Name) A) Clavicle B) Patella C) Scapula D) Sternum

aI-D, II-A, III-C, IV-B
bI-A, II-D, III-C, IV-B
cI-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
dI-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C

AnswerThe answer is (d).

The breast-bone is the sternum, the collar-bone is the clavicle, the knee-cap is the patella and the shoulder blade is the scapula. Remember that the clavicle and scapula together form the pectoral (shoulder) girdle, and that the patella is a small bone in front of the knee.

  • I. The breast-bone is the sternum.
  • II. The collar-bone is the clavicle.
  • III. The knee-cap is the patella.
  • IV. The shoulder blade is the scapula.
Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) The first two are right, but knee-cap and shoulder blade are mismatched.
  • (b) All four matches are wrong.
  • (c) Breast-bone and collar-bone are swapped; the last two are right.
  • (d) Right: sternum, clavicle, patella, scapula.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2001, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.