UPSC Prelims Paper -1 Previous/Model Question’s on Geography

Previous & Model Questions on Geography

UPSC Prelims Paper-1 Previous and Model Question's on Geography

2012 Consider the following statements: a.) The duration of the Monsoon decreases from southern India to Northern India b.) The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains decreases from east to west Which above are correct? A.) 1 only B.) 2 only C.) 1 and 2 D.) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: C

A person stood alone in a desert night and wanted to reach his village which was situated 5 km east of the point where he was standing he had no instruments to find the direction but he located the polestar the most convenient way now to reach his village is to walk in the 1.) Direction facing the polestar 2.) Direction opposite to the pole star 3.) Direction keeping the polestar to his left 4.) Direction keeping the pole star to his right

Correct Answer: 3

Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence for the continued expansion of the universe? Detection of the microwaves on the space 1.) Observation of the red shift 2.) Phenomenon in the space 3.) Movement of the asteroids in the space 4.) Occurrence of supernova explosions in the space Which of the above statements are correct?? 1.) 1 and 2 2.) 2 only 3.) 1,3 and 4 4.) None of the above

Correct Answer: 1

2011 India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend” This is due to? 1.) Its high population in the age group below 15 years 2.) In the high population in the age group of 15-64 years 3.) Its high population in the age group of 65 years 4.) Its high total population

Correct Answer: 2

The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon? 1.) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth 2.) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones 3.) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region 4.) It has less human interference

Correct Answer:2

What could be main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt? 1.) It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells 2.) It is under the influence of warm ocean currents Which of above statements are true? 1.) 1 only 2.) 2 only 3.) Both 1 and 2 4.) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: 1

2010 A new type of EI-Nino called EI-Nino Modoki appeared in the news, in this context consider the following statements: 1.) Normal EI-Nino forms in the central Pacific Ocean where as EI-Nino Modoki forms in the Eastern Pacific Ocean 2.) Normal EI-Nino results in the diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean but EI-Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency Which above statements are correct? 1.) 1 only 2.) 2 only 3.) Both 1 and 2 4.) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: 2

Following are the characteristics of an area of India? a.) Hot and humid climate b.) Annual rainfall 200 cm c.) Hill slope up to an altitude of 1110 meters d.) Annual range of temperature 15 degrees to 30 degrees Which of the following products are grown in this type of climate? 1.) Mustard 2.) Cotton 3.) Pepper 4.) Virginia tobacco

Correct Answer: 3

Tamil Nadu is the leading producer of mill cotton yarn in the country. what could be the reason? 1.) Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the state 2.) Rich pool of skilled labour is available Which of above correct are correct? 1) 1 only 2.) 2 only 3.) Both 1 and 2 4.) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: 2