UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 91
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists:
| List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) | List II (Location) |
|---|---|
| A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory | 1. NOIDA |
| B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre | 2. Bengaluru |
| C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate | 3. Colombo |
| D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility | 4. Thimphu |
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: The centres are associated with Thimphu (cultural industries), NOIDA (energy), Bengaluru (weather/climate) and Colombo (technology transfer).
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - Wrong: cultural industries is in Thimphu, not Colombo; energy is not Bengaluru.
B: Incorrect - Wrong: the cultural observatory is not in Colombo and the technology-transfer facility is not Thimphu.
C: Correct - Wrong: energy centre is not Bengaluru and the weather/climate centre is not NOIDA.
D: Incorrect - Correct: A-4 (Thimphu), B-1 (NOIDA), C-2 (Bengaluru), D-3 (Colombo).
Review note: Check current BIMSTEC operational/host-institution terminology, as establishment and functioning dates may differ.