UPSC Indian Geography 7 (Old Year Questions)
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UPSC Indian Geography 7 (Old Year Questions)
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following statements is not correct?
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Ans b
Of the total Scheduled Tribe Population (8.43 crores), more than 50% of them are distributed in Middle and East Indian States viz., Madhya Pradesh (1.2 crore), Jharkhand (0.7 crore), Chhattisgarh (0.66 crore), Orissa (0.8 crore), West Bengal (0.44 crore), Maharashtra (0.85 crore). The total S.T. population of NE India (7 states) is 1.163 crores only.Incorrect
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Of the total Scheduled Tribe Population (8.43 crores), more than 50% of them are distributed in Middle and East Indian States viz., Madhya Pradesh (1.2 crore), Jharkhand (0.7 crore), Chhattisgarh (0.66 crore), Orissa (0.8 crore), West Bengal (0.44 crore), Maharashtra (0.85 crore). The total S.T. population of NE India (7 states) is 1.163 crores only. -
Question 2 of 20
2. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following statements in not correct?
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Ans a
Incorrect
Ans a
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
1 pointsGandhi Sagar Dam is a part of which one of the following?
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Ans a
Champal Project is a joint venture of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh started in 1954 on Chambal river. Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar in Rajasthan Gandhi Sagar Dam in Chautasigarh near Bhanpura (Madhya Pradesh) are part of Chambal project.Incorrect
Ans a
Champal Project is a joint venture of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh started in 1954 on Chambal river. Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar in Rajasthan Gandhi Sagar Dam in Chautasigarh near Bhanpura (Madhya Pradesh) are part of Chambal project. -
Question 4 of 20
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following States border Uttar Pradesh?
1. Punjab
2. Rajasthan
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Jharkhand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Ans b
Incorrect
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
1 pointsAssertion (A): The same face of the Moon is always presented to the Earth.
Reason (R): The Moon rotates about its own axis in 23½ days which is about the same time that it takes to orbit the Earth.
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Ans c
Moon rotates more slowly than the Earth and takes little over 27 days to rotate once. Since it takes about the same time to resolve around the earth, it always presents the same face or hemisphere to the Earth. Hence R is not correct statement.Incorrect
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Moon rotates more slowly than the Earth and takes little over 27 days to rotate once. Since it takes about the same time to resolve around the earth, it always presents the same face or hemisphere to the Earth. Hence R is not correct statement. -
Question 6 of 20
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements concerning the Indian Railways:
1. The Head Quarters of the North Western Railway are located at Jodhpur.
2. ‘Indrain pass’ – a travel-as-you-please ticket has been created especially for freedom fighters and sportspersons who have represented India in any game/sport.
3. Fairy Queen is a train using the world’s oldest working engine and the Indian Railway conduct a journey of wildlife and heritage sites on it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans b
The Headquarters of the North Eastern Railways is located at Jaipur. ‘Indrail pass’ – a travel as-you-please ticket has been issued and sold only to foreign nationals and Indians living abroad holding valid passport.Incorrect
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The Headquarters of the North Eastern Railways is located at Jaipur. ‘Indrail pass’ – a travel as-you-please ticket has been issued and sold only to foreign nationals and Indians living abroad holding valid passport. -
Question 7 of 20
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk.
2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans a
India is second largest producer of Sugar after Brazil in the world. Maharashtra contributes about 1/3rd of country’s sugar production followed by Uttar Pradesh.Incorrect
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India is second largest producer of Sugar after Brazil in the world. Maharashtra contributes about 1/3rd of country’s sugar production followed by Uttar Pradesh. -
Question 8 of 20
8. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is not a Biosphere Reserve?
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Ans b
Nallamalai. The Biosphere Reserves of India (14) are Nilgiri, Nanda Devi, Nokrek, Manas, Sunderbans, Gulf of Mannar, Great Nicobar, Simlipal, Dibru-Daikhowa, Dihang-Dibang, Panchmarhi, Kanchenjunga, Achanakmar Amarkantak and Agasthyamalai. Out of these Nilgiri, Sunderbans and Gulf of Mannar have been recognized on World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO.Incorrect
Ans b
Nallamalai. The Biosphere Reserves of India (14) are Nilgiri, Nanda Devi, Nokrek, Manas, Sunderbans, Gulf of Mannar, Great Nicobar, Simlipal, Dibru-Daikhowa, Dihang-Dibang, Panchmarhi, Kanchenjunga, Achanakmar Amarkantak and Agasthyamalai. Out of these Nilgiri, Sunderbans and Gulf of Mannar have been recognized on World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO. -
Question 9 of 20
9. Question
1 pointsMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
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A. Bondla Windlife Sanctuary – Goa B. Kangerghat National Park – Chhattisgarh C. Orang Sanctuary – Assam D. Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary – Orissa.Incorrect
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A. Bondla Windlife Sanctuary – Goa B. Kangerghat National Park – Chhattisgarh C. Orang Sanctuary – Assam D. Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary – Orissa. -
Question 10 of 20
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. Silent valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range.
2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric Project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park.
3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley’s rainforests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Silent Valley National Park is present in the Kudali Hills of the Western Ghats at the south western corner of the Nilrigi Hills in Palghat district in Kerala. Nallamalai range is present in Andhra Pradesh.Incorrect
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Silent Valley National Park is present in the Kudali Hills of the Western Ghats at the south western corner of the Nilrigi Hills in Palghat district in Kerala. Nallamalai range is present in Andhra Pradesh. -
Question 11 of 20
11. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Indian cities in the decreasing order of their normal annual rainfall?
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Kochi – Kolkata – Patna – Delhi.Incorrect
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Kochi – Kolkata – Patna – Delhi. -
Question 12 of 20
12. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the north and going towards the south?
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Nallamalai Hills – Javadi Hills – Nilgiri Hills – Anaimalai Hills.Incorrect
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Nallamalai Hills – Javadi Hills – Nilgiri Hills – Anaimalai Hills. -
Question 13 of 20
13. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of its geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around40%.
2. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one-third of the area of Indian under tree/ forest cover.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Ans b
Type Area (000 sq. km) in 2003 % of the Geographical Area Total Forest Cover 678.33 20.64 Dense Forests 51.29 1.58 Moderately dense forests 339.28 10.32 Open forests 287.67 8.76 Total Tree cover 81.47 2.48 Forest and The cover 757.01 23.03Incorrect
Ans b
Type Area (000 sq. km) in 2003 % of the Geographical Area Total Forest Cover 678.33 20.64 Dense Forests 51.29 1.58 Moderately dense forests 339.28 10.32 Open forests 287.67 8.76 Total Tree cover 81.47 2.48 Forest and The cover 757.01 23.03 -
Question 14 of 20
14. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following statements is not correct?
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Rourkela Steel Plant, located in Sundargarh district was set up in collaboration with the German Firm Krupps and Demag and was commissioned in 1959.Incorrect
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Rourkela Steel Plant, located in Sundargarh district was set up in collaboration with the German Firm Krupps and Demag and was commissioned in 1959. -
Question 15 of 20
15. Question
1 pointsMatch items in the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Power Station) List-II (State)
A. Kothaguden 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Raichur 2. Gujarat
C. Mettur 3. Karnataka
D. Wanakbori 4. Tamil Nadu
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A. Kothagudem – Andhra Pradesh B. Raichur – Kanataka C. Mettur – Tamil Nadu D. Wanakbori – Gujarat.Incorrect
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A. Kothagudem – Andhra Pradesh B. Raichur – Kanataka C. Mettur – Tamil Nadu D. Wanakbori – Gujarat. -
Question 16 of 20
16. Question
1 pointsFor which one of the following, is Satara well-known?
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Ans a
Wind Energy Plant.Incorrect
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Wind Energy Plant. -
Question 17 of 20
17. Question
1 pointsMatch List-I (Atomic Power Plants/Heavy Water Plants) with List-II (State) and the select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Thal 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Manuguru 2. Gujarat
C. Kakrapar 3. Maharashtra
D. Kaiga 4. Rajasthan
5. Karnataka
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A. Thal – Maharashtra B. Manuguru – Andhra Pradesh C. Kakrapar – Gujarat D. Kaiga – Karnataka.Incorrect
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A. Thal – Maharashtra B. Manuguru – Andhra Pradesh C. Kakrapar – Gujarat D. Kaiga – Karnataka. -
Question 18 of 20
18. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. India is the second country in the world to adopt a National Family Planning Programme.
2. The National Population Policy of India 2000 seeks to achieve replacement level of fertility by 2010 with a population of 111 crores.
3. Kerala is the first State in India to achieve replacement level of fertility.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct
Ans c
India is the first country in the world to adopt a National Family Planning Programme in the year 1952.Incorrect
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India is the first country in the world to adopt a National Family Planning Programme in the year 1952. -
Question 19 of 20
19. Question
1 pointsLake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajasthan?
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Jaipur is the nearest city to the Lake Sambhar in Rajasthan.Incorrect
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Jaipur is the nearest city to the Lake Sambhar in Rajasthan. -
Question 20 of 20
20. Question
1 pointsAssertion (A): West-flowing rivers of Peninsular India have no deltas.
Reason (R): These rivers do not carry any alluvial sediments.
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West flowing rivers carry alluvial sediments but are not deposited at the mouth of the river to form deltas because of the swiftness of flow.Incorrect
Ans c
West flowing rivers carry alluvial sediments but are not deposited at the mouth of the river to form deltas because of the swiftness of flow.