UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions

GeographyClimatologyTropical Cyclones and Weather SystemsEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Tropical Cyclones and Weather Systems
Related topics:: Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams

2015 · Q5

In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyLocation, Extent and Physiographic Framework of IndiaEasy

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Type:: Map / location
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Location, Extent and Physiographic Framework of India
Related topics:: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

2015 · Q6

Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?

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GeographyOceanographyOcean Currents, Gyres and UpwellingEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Ocean Currents, Gyres and Upwelling
Related topics:: Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams

2015 · Q14

What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyPeninsular Plateau, Hills and Residual ReliefEasy

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Type:: Pairs
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Peninsular Plateau, Hills and Residual Relief
Related topics:: Historical Ports and Cultural Geography

2015 · Q15

Consider the following pairs : Place of Pilgrimage | Location 1. Srisailam : Nallamala Hills 2. Omkareshwar : Satmala Hills 3. Pushkar : Mahadeo Hills Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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GeographyWorld Regional GeographyCountries, Borders and Political Map LocationsEasy

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Type:: Map / location
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Countries, Borders and Political Map Locations
Related topics:: Armed Conflicts, Peace Processes and Geopolitical Crises

2015 · Q33

The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyIndian Drainage, River Basins and River SystemsEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Indian Drainage, River Basins and River Systems

2015 · Q36

Consider the following rivers : 1. Vamsadhara 2. Indravati 3. Pranahita 4. Pennar Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?

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GeographyIndian Physical GeographyIndian Soils and Natural VegetationEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Indian Soils and Natural Vegetation
Related topics:: Tropical Forest Ecosystems

2015 · Q38

Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?

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GeographyClimatologyPressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet StreamsMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams
Related topics:: Air Masses, Fronts and Temperate Cyclones

2015 · Q66

Consider the following statements : 1. The winds which blow between 30° N and 60° S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies. 2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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GeographyIndian Human and Economic GeographyStates, Union Territories and Administrative GeographyEasy

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Type:: Map / location
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography
Related topics:: Festivals, Crafts and Living Traditions

2015 · Q69

In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in

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GeographyOceanographyWaves, Tides and Coastal ProcessesEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Waves, Tides and Coastal Processes
Related topics:: Earth Motions, Rotation, Revolution and Axial Changes

2015 · Q70

Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following? 1. Gravitational force of the Sun 2. Gravitational force of the Moon 3. Centrifugal force of the Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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GeographyBiogeography and Natural RegionsForest Types and Vegetation GeographyEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Forest Types and Vegetation Geography
Related topics:: Indian Soils and Natural Vegetation

2015 · Q72

Consider the following States : 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Mizoram In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?

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GeographyWorld Regional GeographyCountries, Borders and Political Map LocationsEasy

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Type:: Map / location
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Countries, Borders and Political Map Locations
Related topics:: World Seas, Straits, Gulfs and Chokepoints

2015 · Q77

Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?

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GeographyBiogeography and Natural RegionsForest Types and Vegetation GeographyEasy

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Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Forest Types and Vegetation Geography

2015 · Q78

In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

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GeographyClimatologyGlobal Climate Types and ClassificationMedium

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Type:: case scenario
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Global Climate Types and Classification
Related topics:: Humidity, Clouds and Precipitation

2015 · Q80

"Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over." Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?

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Themes in Geography· 10

PYQs on Geography

Prelims 2015

Geography

Themes in Geography· 10

PYQs on Geography

Prelims 2015

Prelims 2015, question 5: Tropical Cyclones and Weather Systems

Prelims 2015, question 6: Location, Extent and Physiographic Framework of India

Prelims 2015, question 14: Ocean Currents, Gyres and Upwelling

Prelims 2015, question 15: Peninsular Plateau, Hills and Residual Relief

Prelims 2015, question 33: Countries, Borders and Political Map Locations

Prelims 2015, question 36: Indian Drainage, River Basins and River Systems

Prelims 2015, question 38: Indian Soils and Natural Vegetation

Prelims 2015, question 66: Pressure Belts, Planetary Winds and Jet Streams

Prelims 2015, question 69: States, Union Territories and Administrative Geography

Prelims 2015, question 70: Waves, Tides and Coastal Processes

Prelims 2015, question 72: Forest Types and Vegetation Geography

Prelims 2015, question 77: Countries, Borders and Political Map Locations

Prelims 2015, question 78: Forest Types and Vegetation Geography

Prelims 2015, question 80: Global Climate Types and Classification