UPSC Geography Questions
159 questions with explanations
Consider the following countries: 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States of America Which of the above are the members of …
Consider the following rivers: 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
Consider the following pairs: Hills Region 1. Cardamom Hills Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills Konkan Coast 3. Mahadeo Hills Central In…
If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants are naturally growing there? 1. Oak 2. Rhododendron 3. Sandalwood Selec…
Consider the following pairs: Region Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur Areca nut 2. Mewat Mango 3. Coromandel Soya bean Which of the pairs given above…
The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of:
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? 1. Bangkok 2. Hanoi 3. Jakarta 4. Sin…
Turkey is located between
Which of the following is/are the characteristics/characteristics of Indian coal? 1. High ash content 2. Low sulphur content 3. Low ash fusion temperature Selec…
Consider the following statements: 1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds. 2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma. 3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum. Whi…
The Narmada River flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? 1. It occupies a linear rift valley. 2. It flows between th…
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Geographical Feature - Region
The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? 1. Thermal difference be…
The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty, and the people used to be nomadic herders. The above statement best describes which of the following regions?
Which of the following is/are unique characteristics / characteristics of equatorial forests?
On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty, and the people used to be nomadic herders. The above statement best describes which of the following regions?
Variations in the length of daytime and night-time from season to season are due to
Consider the following: 1. Electromagnetic radiation 2. Geothermal energy 3. Gravitational force 4. Plate movements 5. Rotation of the earth 6. Revolution of th…