UPSC Geography Questions
159 questions with explanations
When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following: 1. Deep gorges 2. U-turn river courses 3. Parallel mountain ranges 4. Steep gradients causing land-sli…
Which of the following is the chief characteristic of 'mixed farming'?
Consider the following factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4. Revolution of the Earth Which of the above factor…
A particular State in India has the following characteristics: 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80%…
Normally the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the earth's surface, because: 1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth's …
Consider the following statements: 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India. 2. The amount of annual rainfall in the north…
A person stood alone in a desert on a dark night and wanted to reach his village which was situated 5km east of the point where he was standing. He had no instr…
Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?
The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suita…
Jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation? 1) There are no clouds or water vapour in the …
A state in India has the following characteristics: 1) Its northern part is arid and semiarid. 2) Its central part produces cotton. 3) Cultivation of cash crops…
Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following? 1) Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysi…
The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Bra…
What could be the main reasons for the formation of the African and Eurasian desert belts? 1) It is located in the sub-tropical high-pressure cells. 2) It is un…
Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of productio…
Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and more persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compare…
In the context of global oil prices “Brent crude oil" is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply? 1) It is a major source classification o…
Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of the global community over space and time as a geostrategically significant region. Which among the following is t…
In the context of global oil prices, "Brent crude oil" is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply? 1) It is a major source classification …
What causes wind to deflect toward left in the Southern hemisphere?