UPSC Prelims · GS Paper 1 · Indian Geography
Indian Geography: Prelims PYQs with answers
83 questions from 2013 to 2026, newest first. The 2026 answers are not yet final: UPSC releases its official key after the final result.
Q1Prelims 2026
Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/ are associated with the Peninsular Block of India?
- 1. Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity
- 2. Presence of residual mountain ranges such as the Veliconda hills and Mahendragiri hills
- 3. Deep, V-shaped river valleys formed by fast-flowing rivers
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (b) 1 and 2 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q2Prelims 2026
Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information:
- 1. It has an antecedent drainage system.
- 2. It flows through three countries.
- 3. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is an important river for irrigation.
- 4. It does not form distributaries.
Select the answer from the following:
- (a) Brahmaputra
- (b) Indus
- (c) Sutlej
- (d) Teesta
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Answer: (c) Sutlej · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q3Prelims 2026
With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1. The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.
- 2. It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.
- 3. Maximum precipitation is between December and May.
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- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (b) 1 and 2 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q4Prelims 2026
Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct?
- 1. Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
- 2. China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India.
- 3. The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector.
- 4. Rare Earth Elements are a set of 13 metallic elements.
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 3 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1, 3 and 4
- (d) 1, 2 and 4
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Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q5Prelims 2026
Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?
- 1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas
- 2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions
- 3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)
Select the answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (d) 3 only · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q6Prelims 2026
Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct?
- 1. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States.
- 2. Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States.
- 3. Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State.
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- (a) 1 only
- (b) 1 and 2
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3 · UPSC's official 2026 key is not yet released.
Q7Prelims 2025
The World Bank warned that India could become one of the first places where wet-bulb temperatures routinely exceed 35 °C.
Which of the following statements best reflect(s) the implication of the above-said report?
- I. Peninsular India will most likely suffer from flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts.
- II. The survival of animals including humans will be affected as shedding of their body heat through perspiration becomes difficult.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) I only
- (b) II only
- (c) Both I and II
- (d) Neither I nor II
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Answer: (c) Both I and II
Q8Prelims 2025
Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022-23:
- I. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world.
- II. More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India.
- III. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) I and II only
- (b) II and III only
- (c) I and III only
- (d) I, II and III
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Answer: (d) I, II and III
Q9Prelims 2024
With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?
- (a) Ghaghara-Gomati-Gandak-Kosi
- (b) Gomati -Ghaghara-Gandak-Kosi
- (c) Ghaghara-Gomati-Kosi-Gandak
- (d) Gomati-Ghaghara-Kosi-Gandak
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Answer: (b) Gomati -Ghaghara-Gandak-Kosi
Q10Prelims 2024
Consider the following information:
Waterfall Region River 1. Dhuandhar Malwa Narmada 2. Hundru Chota Nagpur Subarnarekha 3. Gersoppa Western Ghats Netravati In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (a) Only one
Q11Prelims 2023
Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?
- (a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves
- (b) Marakkanam Salt Pans
- (c) Naupada Swamp
- (d) Rann of Kutch
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Answer: (d) Rann of Kutch
Q12Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements:
- 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
- 2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
- 3. Meandering of the Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (a) Only one
Q13Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements
- Statement-I:
The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients.
- Statement-II:
The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Q14Prelims 2023
Consider the following statements:
- 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges.
- 2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range.
- 3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q15Prelims 2023
Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?
- (a) Aluminum
- (b) Copper
- (c) Iron
- (d) Titanium
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Answer: (d) Titanium
Q16Prelims 2023
Consider the following heavy industries:
- 1. Fertilizer plants
- 2. Oil refineries
- 3. Steel plants Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?
- (a) Only one
- (b) Only two
- (c) All three
- (d) None
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Answer: (c) All three
Q17Prelims 2023
Consider the following pairs:
Port Well Known as 1. Kamarajar Port First major port in India registered as a company 2. Mundra Port Largest privately owned port in India 3. Visakhapatnam Port Largest container port in India How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one pair
- (b) Only two pairs
- (c) All three pairs
- (d) None of the pairs
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Answer: (b) Only two pairs
Q18Prelims 2022
Consider the following pairs:
Peak Mountains 1. Namcha Barwa Garhwal Himalaya 2. Nanda Devi Kumaon Himalaya 3. Nokrek Sikkim Himalaya Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 1 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q19Prelims 2022
Consider the following pairs:
Reservoirs States 1. Ghataprabha Telangana 2. Gandhi Sagar Madhya Pradesh 3. Indira Sagar Andhra Pradesh 4. Maithon Chhattisgarh How many pairs given above are not correctly matched?
- (a) Only one pair
- (b) Only two pairs
- (c) Only three pairs
- (d) All four pairs
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Answer: (c) Only three pairs
Q20Prelims 2022
Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?
- (a) Cauvery
- (b) Manjira
- (c) Pennar
- (d) Tungabhadra
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Answer: (c) Pennar
Q21Prelims 2022
With reference to India, consider the following statements:
- 1. Monazite is a source of rare earths.
- 2. Monazite contains thorium.
- 3. Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India.
- 4. In India, Government bodies only can process or export monazite.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
- (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
- (c) 3 and 4 only
- (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
Q22Prelims 2022
Consider the following States:
- 1. Andhra Pradesh
- 2. Kerala
- 3. Himachal Pradesh
- 4. Tripura
How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
- (a) Only one State
- (b) Only two States
- (c) Only three States
- (d) All four States
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Answer: (d) All four States
Q23Prelims 2022
Consider the following pairs:
Wetland/Lake Location 1. Hokera Wetland Punjab 2. Renuka Wetland Himachal Pradesh 3. Rudrasagar Lake Tripura 4. Sasthamkotta Lake Tamil Nadu How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) Only one pair
- (b) Only two pairs
- (c) Only three pairs
- (d) All four pairs
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Answer: (b) Only two pairs
Q24Prelims 2021
Consider the following rivers:
- 1. Brahmani
- 2. Nagavali
- 3. Subarnarekha
- 4. Vamsadhara
Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 and 4
- (c) 3 and 4
- (d) 1 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 4
Q25Prelims 2021
With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus directly. Among the following, which one is such a river that joins the Indus directly?
- (a) Chenab
- (b) Jhelum
- (c) Ravi
- (d) Sutlej
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Answer: (d) Sutlej
Q26Prelims 2021
The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of
- (a) brown forest soil
- (b) fissure volcanic rock
- (c) granite and schist
- (d) shale and limestone
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Answer: (b) fissure volcanic rock
Q27Prelims 2021
Consider the following statements:
- 1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters.
- 2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters.
- 3. 'Rare earth minerals' are present on the seafloor in international waters.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Q28Prelims 2021
With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of
- (a) glaciers
- (b) mangrove areas
- (c) Ramsar sites
- (d) saline lakes
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Answer: (d) saline lakes
Q29Prelims 2020
Siachen Glacier is situated in the:
- (a) East of Aksai Chin
- (b) East of Leh
- (c) North of Gilgit
- (d) North of Nubra Valley
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Answer: (d) North of Nubra Valley
Q30Prelims 2020
Which of the following Protected Areas are located in the Cauvery basin?
- 1. Nagarhole National Park
- 2. Papikonda National Park
- 3. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
- 4. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 and 4 only
- (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
- (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Q31Prelims 2020
Consider the following minerals:
- 1. Bentonite
- 2. Chromite
- 3. Kyanite
- 4. Sillimanite In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 4 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Q32Prelims 2020
"The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost -free days and 50 to 100 centimetres of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop."
Which one of the following is that crop?
- (a) Cotton
- (b) Jute
- (c) Sugarcane
- (d) Tea
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Answer: (a) Cotton
Q33Prelims 2020
With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:
- 1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crops.
- 2. Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production.
- 3. In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased the production of rabi pulses has decreased.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 2 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q34Prelims 2019
Consider the following pairs:
Famous place River 1. Pandharpur Chandrabhaga 2. Tiruchirappalli Cauvery 3. Hampi Malaprabha Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Q35Prelims 2019
Consider the following pairs:
Glacier River 1. Bandarpunch Yamuna 2. Bara Shigri Chenab 3. Milam Mandakini 4. Siachen Nubra 5. Zemu Manas Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
- (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
- (c) 2 and 5 only
- (d) 3 and 5 only
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Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
Q36Prelims 2019
With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements:
- 1. Sand is a ‘minor mineral’ according to the prevailing law in the country.
- 2. State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government.
- 3. State Governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 3 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Q37Prelims 2019
With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in the last five years, consider the following statements:
- 1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest.
- 2. Area under cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds.
- 3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane.
- 4. Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 3 only
- (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
- (c) 2 and 4 only
- (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Q38Prelims 2019
What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
- (a) Recently discovered uranium deposits
- (b) Tropical rain forests
- (c) Underground cave systems
- (d) Water reservoirs
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Answer: (d) Water reservoirs
Q39Prelims 2018
Consider the following statements:
- 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.
- 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.
- 3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 1 and 3
- (d) 3 only
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Answer: (d) 3 only
Q40Prelims 2018
Consider the following statements:
- 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in Indian territory.
- 2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.
- 3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 3 only
- (d) 1 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q41Prelims 2018
Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
- (a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
- (b) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)
- (c) Nainital (Uttarakhand)
- (d) Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)
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Answer: (a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
Q42Prelims 2018
Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?
- (a) Bengaluru
- (b) Hyderabad
- (c) Nagpur
- (d) Pune
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Answer: (a) Bengaluru
Q43Prelims 2017
Consider the following statements:
- 1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five states only.
- 2. The Western Ghats are spread over five states only.
- 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1 and 3 only
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Answer: (b) 3 only
Q44Prelims 2017
Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?
- (a) Sumatra
- (b) Borneo
- (c) Java
- (d) Sri Lanka
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Answer: (a) Sumatra
Q45Prelims 2017
From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
- (a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
- (b) Nallamala Forest
- (c) Nagarhole National Park
- (d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve
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Answer: (a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Q46Prelims 2017
With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
- 1. The source of the river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra, but it flows through Sikkim.
- 2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim, and it is a tributary of the river Teesta.
- 3. River Teesta flows into the Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 3 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q47Prelims 2017
With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1. The IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino's impact on the monsoon.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q48Prelims 2017
If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?
- (a) 6
- (b) 7
- (c) 8
- (d) 9
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Answer: (b) 7
Q49Prelims 2017
At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the seawater recedes from the shoreline a few kilometres and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can actually walk on the seafloor when the water recedes. This unique phenomenon is seen at
- (a) Bhavnagar
- (b) Bheemunipatnam
- (c) Chandipur
- (d) Nagapattinam
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Answer: (c) Chandipur
Q50Prelims 2016
Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
- 1. Dibang
- 2. Kameng
- 3. Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q51Prelims 2016
In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?
- 1. Cambay Basin
- 2. Cauvery Basin
- 3. Krishna-Godavari Basin
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q52Prelims 2015
Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?
- (a) Assam and Rajasthan
- (b) Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
- (c) Assam and Gujarat
- (d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
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Answer: (d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
Q53Prelims 2015
Consider the following rivers:
- 1. Vamsadhara
- 2. Indravati
- 3. Pranahita
- 4. Pennar
Which of the above are tributaries of the River Godavari?
- (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
- (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
- (d) 2 and 3 only
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Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only
Q54Prelims 2015
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?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q55Prelims 2015
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
- (a) Meghalaya
- (b) Himachal Pradesh
- (c) Jharkhand
- (d) Tamil Nadu
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Answer: (a) Meghalaya
Q56Prelims 2015
In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?
- (a) Tropical moist deciduous forest
- (b) Tropical rainforest
- (c) Tropical thorn scrub forest
- (d) Temperate forest with grasslands
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Answer: (a) Tropical moist deciduous forest
Q57Prelims 2015
In India, the steel production industry requires the import of
- (a) saltpetre
- (b) rock phosphate
- (c) coking coal
- (d) All of the above
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Answer: (c) coking coal
Q58Prelims 2015
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?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q59Prelims 2014
Consider the following pairs:
Hills Region 1. Cardamom Hills Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills Konkan Coast 3. Mahadeo Hills Central India 4. Mikir Hills North-East India Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 and 3
- (c) 3 and 4
- (d) 2 and 4
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Answer: (c) 3 and 4
Q60Prelims 2014
What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’?
- 1. Prevention of soil runoff
- 2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
- 3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
- 4. Regeneration of natural vegetation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
- (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
- (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Q61Prelims 2014
Consider the following rivers:
- 1. Barak
- 2. Lohit
- 3. Subansiri
Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Q62Prelims 2014
In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
- 1. Terrace cultivation
- 2. Deforestation
- 3. Tropical climate
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q63Prelims 2014
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
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Q64Prelims 2014
Which of the following have coral reefs?
- 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- 2. Gulf of Kachchh
- 3. Gulf of Mannar
- 4. Sunderbans
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
- (b) 2 and 4 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Q65Prelims 2014
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 above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q66Prelims 2014
Consider the following pairs:
Programme/Project Ministry
- 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme Ministry of Agriculture
- 2. Desert Development Programme Ministry of Environment and Forests
- 3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas Ministry of Rural Development
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q67Prelims 2014
In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the 'Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraints/constraints in its wider/greater implementation?
- 1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place.
- 2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops.
- 3. There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high-volume crops.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) None
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Answer: (b) 3 only
Q68Prelims 2014
With reference to 'Changpa' community of India, consider the following statements:
- 1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand.
- 2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield fine wool.
- 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Q69Prelims 2014
Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?
- (a) Andman and Nicobar
- (b) Nicobar and Sumatra
- (c) Maldives and Lakshadweep
- (d) Sumatra and Java
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Answer: (a) Andman and Nicobar
Q70Prelims 2014
Consider the following towns of India:
- 1. Bhadrachalam
- 2. Chanderi
- 3. Kancheepuram
- 4. Karnal
Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Q71Prelims 2014
Consider the following pairs:
1. Dampa Tiger Reserve Mizoram 2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary Sikkim 3. Saramati Peak Nagaland Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Q72Prelims 2014
Consider the following pairs:
National Highway Cities connected 1. NH 4 Chennai and Hyderabad 2. NH 6 Mumbai and Kolkata 3. NH 15 Ahmedabad and Jodhpur Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q73Prelims 2013
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 code given below:
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) None
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q74Prelims 2013
Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
- (a) desert margins, liable to strong wind action
- (b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
- (c) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
- (d) None of the above
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Answer: (d) None of the above
Q75Prelims 2013
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 code given below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 2, 3 and 4
- (c) 1 and 4
- (d) 2 and 3 only
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Answer: (c) 1 and 4
Q76Prelims 2013
Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?
- (a) Engineering
- (b) Paper and pulp
- (c) Textiles
- (d) Thermal power
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Answer: (d) Thermal power
Q77Prelims 2013
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.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) None
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Answer: (b) 2 only
Q78Prelims 2013
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
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Q79Prelims 2013
Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by
- (a) bacteria
- (b) protozoa
- (c) moulds
- (d) viruses
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Answer: (c) moulds
Q80Prelims 2013
Consider the following crops:
- 1. Cotton
- 2. Groundnut
- 3. Rice
- 4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
- (a) 1 and 4
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3
- (d) 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Q81Prelims 2013
Consider the following pairs:
National Park River flowing through the park
1. Corbett National Park Ganga 2. Kaziranga National Park Manas 3. Silent Valley National Park Kaveri Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) None
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Answer: (d) None
Q82Prelims 2013
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?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 3
- (d) None
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Answer: (a) 1 only
Q83Prelims 2013
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?
- (a) 1 and 3 only
- (b) 2 and 4 only
- (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
- (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only