Physics : Basic Concepts

Q 15 / 22

UPSC CSE Prelims 2000

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I
(Institute)		 List II
(Location)
I. Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies A) Hyderabad
II. Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research B) Mumbai
III. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences C) Bangalore
IV. Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages D) Dharamshala
E) Varanasi

EXPLANATION

The correct option is I-E, II-B, III-C, IV-A.

Explanation

The locations of major academic and research institutions in India are well established and form the basis of correct matching.

  • Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies – Varanasi: Correct – This institute is located in Sarnath near Varanasi.
  • Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research – Mumbai: Correct – It is a premier research institution located in Mumbai.
  • National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences – Bangalore: Correct – NIMHANS is situated in Bengaluru and is a leading mental health institution.
  • Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages – Hyderabad: Correct – Now known as the English and Foreign Languages University, it is located in Hyderabad.

Key Takeaway: Accurate knowledge of institutional locations is essential for match-the-pair questions, especially for prominent national institutes.