Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List-I (Type of Land) | List-II (Meaning) |
|---|---|
| A. Urvara | 1. Land watered by a river |
| B. Maru | 2. Fertile land |
| C. Nadimatrika | 3. Land watered by rain |
| D. Devamatrika | 4. Desert land |
Code :
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Answer is Right!
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2017
– **Maru (B):** This term is related to desert or unproductive land, like ‘Marusthal’. Matching B-4 is correct.
– **Nadimatrika (C):** Composed of ‘Nadi’ (river) and ‘matrika’ (mother). It refers to land that is watered or nourished by a river, i.e., river-fed land. Matching C-1 is correct.
– **Devamatrika (D):** Composed of ‘Deva’ (god, often referring to the rain god Indra) and ‘matrika’ (mother). It refers to land that is watered or dependent on rain. Matching D-3 is correct.