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This section includes 2658 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 551. |
Consider the following statements : 1. Alamatti dam is on the Cauvery river. 2. Mettur dam in on the Krishna river. 3. Gandhi Sagar Reservoir is on the Chambal river. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 552. |
Identify from the following states of India through which the Tropic of Cancer passes and arrange them from East to West. 1. Gujarat 2. West Bengal 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. Jharkhand 5. Madhya Pradesh 6. Bihar 7. Chhattisgarh Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 2-5-7-4-1 |
| B. | 2-4-7-5-1 |
| C. | 3-2-6-7-5 |
| D. | 3-7-4-6-2 |
| Answer» C. 3-2-6-7-5 | |
| 553. |
Consider the following statements: 1. A valley glacier consists of not only ice but rocks also. 2. The largest valley glaciers in India are in the Karakoram range. 3. Mountain glaciers can dig new valleys. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 554. |
Which is the largest tributary of the Ganga? |
| A. | Ghanghara |
| B. | Nandakini |
| C. | Sarayu |
| D. | Yamuna |
| Answer» E. | |
| 555. |
Which of the following is true with regard to the characteristics of the Himalayan rivers? 1. Many of them have their sources in the inner 2. They have a perennial flow. 3. They have a great capacity for erosion. 4. They do not form gorges. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 1 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 and 1 | |
| 556. |
Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? 1. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granites and gneiss. 2. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets. 3. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps forming the northern flank of the plateau. 4. The troughs of the Narmada and the Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges |
| A. | 1, 2 and |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 557. |
Which one of the following does not belong to antecedent rivers in respect of lesser and outer ranges of Himalayas? |
| A. | Gola |
| B. | Jhelum |
| C. | Ramganga |
| D. | Ravi |
| Answer» B. Jhelum | |
| 558. |
Severe tropical typhoon 'Nida' in (August 2016) hit the city of Shenzhen- [RBI 2016] |
| A. | China |
| B. | Thailand |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Indonesia |
| Answer» B. Thailand | |
| 559. |
'Palk Strait' is a narrow channel of sea between- |
| A. | India and Sri Lanka |
| B. | Bangladesh and Myanmar |
| C. | Egypt and Iraq |
| D. | France and England |
| Answer» B. Bangladesh and Myanmar | |
| 560. |
Huangpu River flows through which one of the following cities? |
| A. | Beijing |
| B. | Ho Chi Minch City |
| C. | Shanghai |
| D. | Manila |
| Answer» D. Manila | |
| 561. |
Stromboli is a/an- [M P - PSC 2017] |
| A. | dormant volcano |
| B. | active volcano |
| C. | extinct volcano |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. extinct volcano | |
| 562. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below: [LGC (Geog) 2016] Assertion [A]: Land surface is heated more quickly and to a greater extent than the water surface when subjected to equal amount of insolation. Reason [R]: The land is opaque while water is transparent to solar radiation. |
| A. | Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true, but R is false. |
| D. | A is false, but R is true. |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not correct explanation of A. | |
| 563. |
At what altitude are Alpine forests found'? [UK-PSC(F)2015] |
| A. | 1800 - 2000 m |
| B. | 900 - 1800 m |
| C. | 2000 - 2500 m |
| D. | 2900 - 3500 m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 564. |
The Tatagonian Desert' is situated in- [BOM-PO 2016] |
| A. | Central Africa |
| B. | Eastern Europe |
| C. | Central Asia |
| D. | South America |
| Answer» E. | |
| 565. |
Match the List-I and List-II and choose the correct code given below: List-I (Plateau) List-II (Country) A. Pamir 1. Australia B. Kimberley 2. Spain C. Meseta 3. Tajikistan D. Yukon 4. Canada |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| D. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 | |
| 566. |
Karst landforms are made by |
| A. | waves in coastal areas |
| B. | wind in the semi-arid regions |
| C. | water in limestone regions |
| D. | glaciers in the coasal regions |
| Answer» D. glaciers in the coasal regions | |
| 567. |
What does 'ITCZ' mean? [Bihar J. Service 2016] |
| A. | Inter-Temperate Convergence Zone |
| B. | Inter-Topical Convergence Zone |
| C. | India-Thailand Convergence Zone |
| D. | Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone |
| Answer» E. | |
| 568. |
Which one of the following continents has all types of climatic zones? [UP PCS (M) 2016] |
| A. | South America |
| B. | North America |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | Asia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 569. |
Which of the following is not correctly matched? [UP PCS (M) 2016] |
| A. | Desert Country Sonoran United States of America |
| B. | Desert Country Taklamakan China |
| C. | Desert Country Karakum Turkmenistan |
| D. | Desert Country Gibson Brazil |
| Answer» E. | |
| 570. |
Which one of the following continents was not a part of Gondwana Land? [UP PCS (M) 2016] |
| A. | North America |
| B. | South America |
| C. | Africa |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» B. South America | |
| 571. |
The largest river of Asia is- [UP PCS (M) 2016] |
| A. | Indus |
| B. | Brahmputra |
| C. | Yangtze |
| D. | Hwang Ho |
| Answer» D. Hwang Ho | |
| 572. |
Which one of the following countries has the longest coastal line? [UP-PCS 2015] |
| A. | Mia |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | Brazil |
| Answer» C. Australia | |
| 573. |
Match List - I with List -II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: [UP-PCS 2015] List -1 (Volcano) List - II (Country) A. Sabancaya 1. Italy B. Mount Etna 2. Peru C. Colima 3. Indonesia D. Merapi 4. Mexico |
| A. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| B. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» D. A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 | |
| 574. |
Which pair amongst the following is not correctly matched? [UP-PCS 2015] |
| A. | The queen of Adriatic sea - Rome |
| B. | Lorraine coal fields - France |
| C. | West Midlands - Birmingham |
| D. | Tula - Russia |
| Answer» B. Lorraine coal fields - France | |
| 575. |
Which one of the following is the highest volcanic mountain of the world [UP-PCS 2015] |
| A. | Mount Pinatubo |
| B. | Mount Kilimanjaro |
| C. | Mount Taal |
| D. | Mount Cotopaxi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 576. |
Which of the following temperate grasslands are found in Eurasia? [UP-PCS 2014] |
| A. | Downs |
| B. | Velds |
| C. | Steppes |
| D. | Praires |
| Answer» D. Praires | |
| 577. |
Match List -I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UP-PCS 2014] List-I List-II A. Bushfires 1. U.S.A. B. Hurricanes 2. Australia C. Typhoons 3. Philippines D. Baguio 4. China |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| Answer» C. A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 | |
| 578. |
Match List -I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: [UP-PCS 2013] List-I (River) List-II (Dam) A. Colorado 1. Aswan B. Damodar 2. Kariba C. Nile 3. Panchet D. Zambezi 4. Hoover |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 579. |
Which of the following seas has the highest salinity? [UP-PCS 2012] |
| A. | Caspian sea |
| B. | Mediterranean sea |
| C. | Red sea |
| D. | Dead Sea |
| Answer» E. | |
| 580. |
Which of the following are cold ocean currents? [UP-PCS 2009] 1. Humboldt current 2. Brazil current 3. Oyashio 4. Canary current Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 581. |
Which one of the following is a warm ocean current? [UP-PCS 2009] |
| A. | East Australian current |
| B. | West Australian current |
| C. | Benguela current |
| D. | Peru current |
| Answer» B. West Australian current | |
| 582. |
The 'Ring of Fire' is associated with [UP-PCS 2008] 1. Earthquake 2. Volcanoes 3. Pacific Ocean 4. Forestres Choose your answer with the help of codes given below Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 583. |
The rigid lithospheric slabs are known as 'Pates'. What would be the result, if the oceanic plate collides with the continental plate? [NDA/NA2013-II] 1. Oceanic plate is forced below the continental plate. 2. Continental plate is forced below the oceanic plate. 3. Continental and oceanic plates never collide. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 584. |
The Faroe is a group of islands lying in the Atlantic Ocean between Scotland and Iceland. This island group is also known as [NDA/NA 2014-I] |
| A. | Island of Sheep |
| B. | Island of Goats |
| C. | Island of Cows |
| D. | Island of Buffaloes |
| Answer» B. Island of Goats | |
| 585. |
DIRECTIONS: The following six (6) items consist of have statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: [NDA/NA 2014-I] Statement I: Chemical weathering processes are found more active in hot and humid environment. Statement II: High temperature and rainfall help in the process of decomposition of rocks. |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false | |
| 586. |
Landscapes, developed due to Rejuvenation activity are called |
| A. | Polycyclic landscapes |
| B. | Monocyclic landscape |
| C. | Mixed landscape |
| D. | Compound landscape |
| Answer» B. Monocyclic landscape | |
| 587. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [NDA/NA 2015-II] List-I (Low-Latitude Climate) List-II (Characteristic) A. A. Wet Equatorial 1. 1.Uniform temperatures, mean near \[{{27}^{o}}C\] B. B. Monsoon and trade wind coastal 2. 2.Marked temperature cycle with very high temperature before the rainy season C. C. Wet-dry tropical 3. 3. Temperatures show an annual cycle with high temperature in the high Sun season D. D. Dry tropical 4. 4. Strong temperature cycle, with intense temperature during high-Sun season |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 |
| D. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 588. |
Which of the following statement(s) concerning natural regions of the world is/are correct? 1. Equatorial climate regions have less urbanization 2. Mediterranean climatic region have high level of urbanization 3. Equatorial climatic regions have high concentration of human population 4. Mediterranean climate regions practice plantation fanning Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» D. 1 only | |
| 589. |
Which one of the following is the correct descending order of countries in terms of per capita availability of arable land? [NDA/NA2016-II] |
| A. | India- China - Brazil |
| B. | China - Brazil - India |
| C. | Brazil - China - India |
| D. | Brazil - India - China |
| Answer» D. Brazil - India - China | |
| 590. |
Which of the following statements concerning Mediterranean climatic region are correct? [NDA/NA 2016-II] 1. It is found in the latitude range 30° to 45° northern and southern hemisphere 2. Mediterranean climate experiences extreme temperature conditions. 3. In Mediterranean climate, rainfall occurs mainly during summer season 4. Mediterranean climate, rainfall is mainly due to westerlies. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 4 only | |
| 591. |
Consider the contour plot given below: [NDA 2015-] The above contours of an area indicate several, relief features. Which one among the following relief features is not depicted here? |
| A. | Steep slope |
| B. | River valley |
| C. | Conical hill |
| D. | Gentle slope |
| Answer» D. Gentle slope | |
| 592. |
Cordillera in North America is a [NDA 2013-II] |
| A. | river basin |
| B. | high plateau |
| C. | inland lake |
| D. | mountain system |
| Answer» E. | |
| 593. |
The soil formed by wind dust in and around hot deserts is called [NDA 2012-I] |
| A. | silly soil |
| B. | loamy soil |
| C. | sandy soil |
| D. | loess soil |
| Answer» E. | |
| 594. |
Which one among the following is the type of the Comoros Islands, which lie in the Indian Ocean between Northern Madagascar and the African Coast? [NDA 2012-II] |
| A. | Volcanic |
| B. | Glacial eroded |
| C. | Eolian deposited |
| D. | Folded |
| Answer» B. Glacial eroded | |
| 595. |
Which one among the following is not an important factor of climate of an area? [NDA 2011-II] |
| A. | Latitude |
| B. | Longitude |
| C. | Altitude |
| D. | Distance from the sea |
| Answer» C. Altitude | |
| 596. |
U-shaped valley develops in |
| A. | Karst region |
| B. | Glacial region |
| C. | Desert region |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. Desert region | |
| 597. |
Climate change resulting in the rise of temperature may benefit which of the countries/regions? [NDA 2011-II] |
| A. | South Africa |
| B. | East Indies islands comprising of Java, Sumatra and Borneo |
| C. | The Western coasts of South America |
| D. | Russia and Northern Europe |
| Answer» E. | |
| 598. |
Which one among the following statement is correct? [NDA 2011-I] |
| A. | In summer season, the duration of day is more in Northern Hemisphere |
| B. | In winter season, the duration of day is more in Northern Hemisphere |
| C. | In summer season, the duration of day is less in Northern Hemisphere |
| D. | In winter season, the duration of day is more in Southern Hemisphere |
| Answer» B. In winter season, the duration of day is more in Northern Hemisphere | |
| 599. |
Match the following [NDA 2010-II] List I List II (Region) (Characteristic Vegetation) A. Selvas 1. Mosses and Lichens B. Savanas 2. Epiphytes C. Tundra 3. Tropophytes D Monsoon lands 4. Grasses and trees |
| A. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| B. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| C. | A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 | |
| 600. |
Which among the following pairs are correct? [NDA 2010-II] 1. Cirque and Col Glacial topography 2. 2. Barkhans and Yardans Desert topography 3. Eddies and Potholes Fluvial topography Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |