UPSC Indian Geography 2 (Old Year Questions)
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UPSC Indian Geography 2 (Old Year Questions)
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1 pointsConsider 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?Correct
Ans b
Natural gas is obtained alongwith oil in all the oil fields but exclusive reserves have been located along the eastern coast as well as (Tamil Nadu, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh), Tripura, Rajasthan and off-shore wells in Gujarat and Maharashtra.Crude petroleum occurs in sedimentary rocks of the tertiary period.Incorrect
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Natural gas is obtained alongwith oil in all the oil fields but exclusive reserves have been located along the eastern coast as well as (Tamil Nadu, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh), Tripura, Rajasthan and off-shore wells in Gujarat and Maharashtra.Crude petroleum occurs in sedimentary rocks of the tertiary period. -
Question 2 of 20
2. Question
1 pointsWhich 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.Correct
Ans c
Statement 2 is wrong as these soils are poor in nitrogen and phosphate. Statement 3 is wrong as laterite is not found in UP or in Rajasthan. Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, AndhraPradesh and Kerala are more suitable for tree crops like cashewnut.Incorrect
Ans c
Statement 2 is wrong as these soils are poor in nitrogen and phosphate. Statement 3 is wrong as laterite is not found in UP or in Rajasthan. Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, AndhraPradesh and Kerala are more suitable for tree crops like cashewnut. -
Question 3 of 20
3. Question
1 pointsContour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?
1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.Correct
Ans c
Carnivorous animals feed on herbivorous animals that live on plants. When animals defecate, this waste material is broken down by worms and insects mostly beetles and ants. These small ‘soil animals’ break the waste material into smaller bits on which microscopic bacteria and fungi can act. This material is thus broken downfurther into nutrients that plants can absorb and use for their growth. Thus nutrie nts are recycled back from animals to plants. Similarly the bodies of dead animals are also broken down into nutrients that are used by the plants for their growth. Thus the nitrogen cycle on which life is dependent is completed. Statement 2 is wrong as burning of coal does not produce Nitrogen of its compounds.Incorrect
Ans c
Carnivorous animals feed on herbivorous animals that live on plants. When animals defecate, this waste material is broken down by worms and insects mostly beetles and ants. These small ‘soil animals’ break the waste material into smaller bits on which microscopic bacteria and fungi can act. This material is thus broken downfurther into nutrients that plants can absorb and use for their growth. Thus nutrie nts are recycled back from animals to plants. Similarly the bodies of dead animals are also broken down into nutrients that are used by the plants for their growth. Thus the nitrogen cycle on which life is dependent is completed. Statement 2 is wrong as burning of coal does not produce Nitrogen of its compounds. -
Question 5 of 20
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following crops:
1. Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?Correct
Ans c
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
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Ans a
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Ans a
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following pairs:
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Ans d
Ramganga, a tributary of Ganga passes through Corbett NP but Ganga does. Kaveri and Manas also do not pass through Silent valley and Kaziranga NP respectively.Incorrect
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Ramganga, a tributary of Ganga passes through Corbett NP but Ganga does. Kaveri and Manas also do not pass through Silent valley and Kaziranga NP respectively. -
Question 8 of 20
8. Question
1 pointsWhich 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.Correct
Ans a
THE most significant characteristic of Indian coal is its high ash content, which varies from 35 to 45 per cent, compared with that of coal in other parts of the world, which is around 15 per cent. Besides high ash content, another reason for entrained gasifiers (that operate at higher temperatures than fluidised bed gasifiers), commonly used in IGCC plants abroad, being not suitable for Indian coal is its high ash fusion temperature of about 1,500 However, Indian coal’s sulphur content is low, about 0.5 per cent.Incorrect
Ans a
THE most significant characteristic of Indian coal is its high ash content, which varies from 35 to 45 per cent, compared with that of coal in other parts of the world, which is around 15 per cent. Besides high ash content, another reason for entrained gasifiers (that operate at higher temperatures than fluidised bed gasifiers), commonly used in IGCC plants abroad, being not suitable for Indian coal is its high ash fusion temperature of about 1,500 However, Indian coal’s sulphur content is low, about 0.5 per cent. -
Question 9 of 20
9. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.Correct
Ans d
Incorrect
Ans d
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
1 pointsNormally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because:
1. The atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface.
2. There is more moisture in the upper atmosphere.
3. The air is less dense in the upper atmosphere.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:Correct
Ans c
Since the atmosphere is warmed from the ground up, and since the air is at its most dense near the surface of the earth, the air near the surface is going to be able to retain much more heat than the air at higher elevations due to the increased amounts of air molecules; higher elevations have fewer air molecules and consequently can’t retain as much heat. The first thing you have to understand is that the earth is NOT heated from direct sunlight. Now, here’s where it all comes together. Since the atmosphere is warmed from the ground up, and since the air is at its most dense near the surface of the earth, the air near the surface is going to be able to retain much more heat than the air at higher elevations due to the increased amounts of air molecules; higher elevations have fewer air molecules and consequently can’t retain as much heat.Incorrect
Ans c
Since the atmosphere is warmed from the ground up, and since the air is at its most dense near the surface of the earth, the air near the surface is going to be able to retain much more heat than the air at higher elevations due to the increased amounts of air molecules; higher elevations have fewer air molecules and consequently can’t retain as much heat. The first thing you have to understand is that the earth is NOT heated from direct sunlight. Now, here’s where it all comes together. Since the atmosphere is warmed from the ground up, and since the air is at its most dense near the surface of the earth, the air near the surface is going to be able to retain much more heat than the air at higher elevations due to the increased amounts of air molecules; higher elevations have fewer air molecules and consequently can’t retain as much heat. -
Question 11 of 20
11. Question
1 pointsA particular State in India has the following characteristics:
1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan.
2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover.
3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State.
Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?Correct
Ans a
FSI Report was released recently.Incorrect
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FSI Report was released recently. -
Question 12 of 20
12. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:
1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans a
Gujarat is called “Land of wetlands” Gujarat-1046 West Bengal-2152 Mangroves in India account for about 3% of the world’s mangrove vegetation and are spread over an area of 4,661.56 km2 along the coastal areas of the country. Sundarbans in West Bengal accounts for almost half of the total area under mangroves in India.Incorrect
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Gujarat is called “Land of wetlands” Gujarat-1046 West Bengal-2152 Mangroves in India account for about 3% of the world’s mangrove vegetation and are spread over an area of 4,661.56 km2 along the coastal areas of the country. Sundarbans in West Bengal accounts for almost half of the total area under mangroves in India. -
Question 13 of 20
13. Question
1 pointsConsider the following factors:
1. Rotation of the Earth
2. Air pressure and wind
3. Density of ocean water
4. Revolution of the Earth
Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents?
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Ans b
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
1 pointsWhen you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following?
- Deep gorges
- U-turn river courses
- Parallel mountain ranges
- Steep gradients causing land-sliding
Which of the above can be said to be the evidence for Himalayas being young fold mountains?
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Ans d
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Ans d
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming’?
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Mixed Farming is discussed in many Agriculture related articles in PIB and The Hindu.Incorrect
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Mixed Farming is discussed in many Agriculture related articles in PIB and The Hindu. -
Question 16 of 20
16. Question
1 pointsConsider the following crops of India:
1. Cowpea
2. Green gram
3. Pigeon pea
Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?Correct
Ans d
Green Manure is in news for land reclamation projects Pigeon peas are in some areas an important crop for green manure, providing up to 40 kg nitrogen per hectare. The woody stems of pigeon peas can also be used as firewood, fencing and thatch.Incorrect
Ans d
Green Manure is in news for land reclamation projects Pigeon peas are in some areas an important crop for green manure, providing up to 40 kg nitrogen per hectare. The woody stems of pigeon peas can also be used as firewood, fencing and thatch. -
Question 17 of 20
17. Question
1 pointsConsider the following crops of India:
1. Groundnut
2. Sesamum
3. Pearl millet
Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?
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Pearl millet is well adapted to growing areas characterized by drought, low soil fertility, and high temperature.Incorrect
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Pearl millet is well adapted to growing areas characterized by drought, low soil fertility, and high temperature. -
Question 18 of 20
18. Question
1 pointsConsider the following protected areas:
- Bandipur
- Bhitarkanika
- Manas
- Sunderbans
Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?
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Ans b
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
1 pointsIn which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?
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Ans b
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India.
2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c
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Ans c