UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions

GeographyWorld Regional GeographyWorld Mountains, Plateaus and PlainsEasy

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Type:: Pairs
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: World Mountains, Plateaus and Plains
Related topics:: World Rivers, Lakes and Drainage

2013 · Q3

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Geographical Feature : Region

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GeographyEarth, Universe and Map FundamentalsEarth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial ChangesEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

2013 · Q14

Variations in the length of daytime and night-time from season to season are due to

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyIndian Drainage, River Basins and River SystemsMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Indian Drainage, River Basins and River Systems
Related topics:: Crustal Deformation, Folds, Faults and Mountain Building

2013 · Q15

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 the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. 3. The land slopes to the west from Central India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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GeographyResources and Economic GeographyWater Resources, Dams and River ProjectsEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Water Resources, Dams and River Projects
Related topics:: Karst, Groundwater and Limestone Landscapes

2013 · Q16

On the planet Earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyHimalayas and Trans-Himalayan RegionsEasy

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Type:: Pairs
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Himalayas and Trans-Himalayan Regions
Related topics:: National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries · Biosphere Reserves and UNESCO Natural Sites

2013 · Q17

Consider the following pairs: 1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve : Garo Hills 2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range 3. Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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GeographyEarth, Universe and Map FundamentalsEarth Origin, Interior and Geological TimeEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Earth Origin, Interior and Geological Time
Related topics:: Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift · Insolation, Heat Budget and the Greenhouse Effect

2013 · Q18

Consider the following: 1. Electromagnetic radiation 2. Geothermal energy 3. Gravitational force 4. Plate movements 5. Rotation of the earth 6. Revolution of the earth Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?

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GeographyOceanographyMarine Resources and Ocean Economic GeographyEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Marine Resources and Ocean Economic Geography
Related topics:: Ocean Currents, Gyres and Upwelling

2013 · Q54

The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where

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GeographyClimatologyTemperature Distribution, Inversions and IsothermsMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Temperature Distribution, Inversions and Isotherms
Related topics:: Insolation, Heat Budget and the Greenhouse Effect

2013 · Q60

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 between land and water 2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans 3. Presence of strong winds in the interior 4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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GeographyResources and Economic GeographyConventional Energy Resources and Petroleum GeographyEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Conventional Energy Resources and Petroleum Geography

2013 · Q61

Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal? 1. High ash content 2. Low sulphur content 3. Low ash fusion temperature Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyIndian Soils and Natural VegetationMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Indian Soils and Natural Vegetation
Related topics:: Soil-Crop Relations and Land Capability

2013 · Q62

Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? 1. They are generally red in colour. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP. 4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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GeographyResources and Economic GeographyMineral Resources of IndiaEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Mineral Resources of India
Related topics:: Conventional Energy Resources and Petroleum Geography

2013 · Q63

Consider the following statements : 1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds. 2. Mica occurs in abundance in Koderma. 3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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GeographyWorld Regional GeographyWorld Deserts, Grasslands and Natural RegionsEasy

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Type:: Map / location
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: World Deserts, Grasslands and Natural Regions
Related topics:: Global Climate Types and Classification

2013 · Q65

“Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders.” The above statement best describes which of the following regions?

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GeographyIndian Human and Economic GeographyStates, Union Territories and Administrative GeographyEasy

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Type:: Pairs
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

2013 · Q73

Consider the following pairs: Tribe State 1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim 2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh 3. Dongaria Kondh : Odisha 4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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GeographyResources and Economic GeographyWater Resources, Dams and River ProjectsEasy

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Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Water Resources, Dams and River Projects
Related topics:: Energy Infrastructure and Markets

2013 · Q77

Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?

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Themes in Geography· 10

PYQs on Geography

Prelims 2013

Geography

Themes in Geography· 10

PYQs on Geography

Prelims 2013

Prelims 2013, question 3: World Mountains, Plateaus and Plains

Prelims 2013, question 14: Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

Prelims 2013, question 15: Indian Drainage, River Basins and River Systems

Prelims 2013, question 16: Water Resources, Dams and River Projects

Prelims 2013, question 17: Himalayas and Trans-Himalayan Regions

Prelims 2013, question 18: Earth Origin, Interior and Geological Time

Prelims 2013, question 54: Marine Resources and Ocean Economic Geography

Prelims 2013, question 60: Temperature Distribution, Inversions and Isotherms

Prelims 2013, question 61: Conventional Energy Resources and Petroleum Geography

Prelims 2013, question 62: Indian Soils and Natural Vegetation

Prelims 2013, question 63: Mineral Resources of India

Prelims 2013, question 65: World Deserts, Grasslands and Natural Regions

Prelims 2013, question 73: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

Prelims 2013, question 77: Water Resources, Dams and River Projects