UPSC Geography Questions

159 questions with explanations

If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India? 1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves fro…

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The approximate representation of land use classification in India is

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The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through

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Which one of the following is the appropriate reason for considering the Gondwana rocks as most important of rock systems of India?

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In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?

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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Dam/Lake : River

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A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics: 1. Warm and dry climate 2. Mild and wet winter 3. Evergreen oak trees The above features are the…

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With reference to the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?

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When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?

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Which one of the following can one come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca?

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Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason? 1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the …

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Consider the following statements : 1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found. 2. Of the …

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Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are

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A geographic area with an altitude of 400 metres has following characteristics : Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D Average maximum temp. °C …

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A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pac…

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With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs : Mineral Natural sources 1. Copper ....... Jharkhand 2. Nickel ....... Orissa 3.…

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Following are the characteristics of an area in India : 1. Hot and humid climate 2. Annual rainfall 200 cm 3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres 4. An…

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Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the follo…

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As per the UN-Habitat's Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the …

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