Q25 · UPSC Prelims 2022 · Set A · Geography

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Consider the following pairs:Peak - Mountains1.Namcha Barwa - Garhwal Himalaya2.Nanda Devi - Kumaon Himalaya3.Nokrek - Sikkim HimalayaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A 1 and 2
B 2 only
C 1 and 3
D 3 only

Correct answer: (a) 1 and 2

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Namcha Barwa with Garhwal and Nanda Devi with Kumaon are the keyed matches. Nokrek is not Sikkim Himalaya.

  2. B

    2 only

    2 only. The paper also counts pair 1.

  3. C

    1 and 3

    1 and 3. Nokrek is Meghalaya (Garo), not Sikkim.

  4. D

    3 only

    3 only. Pair 3 fails.

Summary. Official key is (a) 1 and 2. The Commission matches Namcha Barwa with Garhwal Himalaya and Nanda Devi with Kumaon Himalaya. Nokrek is in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, not the Sikkim Himalaya.

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