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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.
| 701. |
The hill station of Coonoor is located in which one of following states? [2008-II] |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 702. |
Consider the following statements [2008-] The South-West monsoon originates in India due to 1. low pressure in the Punjab plain. 2. high pressure in areas South of India equatorial low being filled up by descending air current 4. the Himalayas. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 703. |
With which one of the following countries, India shares maximum length of the border? [2008-I] |
| A. | Bangladesh |
| B. | Pakistan |
| C. | China |
| D. | Nepal |
| Answer» B. Pakistan | |
| 704. |
Which one of the following peaks is the highest? [2008-I] |
| A. | Nanda Devi |
| B. | Kanchenjunga |
| C. | Godwin Austin |
| D. | Nanga Parbat |
| Answer» D. Nanga Parbat | |
| 705. |
Which waterway separates India from Sri Lanka? [2008-I] |
| A. | \[{{8}^{o}}\] Channel |
| B. | Palk Strait |
| C. | \[{{10}^{o}}\]Channel |
| D. | Andaman Sea |
| Answer» C. \[{{10}^{o}}\]Channel | |
| 706. |
Consider the following statements : 1. In the coastal regions, the land breeze blows over to the sea during night. 2. In the coastal regions, during night, the air over the sea is warmer than the air over land. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 707. |
Which of the following divides India into northern and Southern parts? [2008-] |
| A. | Equator |
| B. | Tropic of cancer |
| C. | Tropic of Capricorn |
| D. | Arctic Circle |
| Answer» C. Tropic of Capricorn | |
| 708. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [CDS 2016-II] List-I (City) List-II (Earthquake zone) A. Kolkata 1. Zone V B. Guwahati 2. Zone IV C. Delhi 3. Zone III D. Chennai 4. Zone II |
| A. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| B. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| D. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 | |
| 709. |
Which one of the following is correct? The Palghat Gap serves inland communications from [2007-II] |
| A. | Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram |
| B. | Chennai to Kochi |
| C. | Pune to Mumbai |
| D. | Bengaluru to Mangalore |
| Answer» B. Chennai to Kochi | |
| 710. |
Which of the following are the major factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India? [CDS 2016-II] 1. Location 2. Thermal contrast 3. Upper air circulation 4. The Himalayan Mountains Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 711. |
Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas is a part of: [CDS 2016-I] |
| A. | Shiwalik |
| B. | Trans Himalaya |
| C. | Central Himalaya |
| D. | Lesser Himalaya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 712. |
Which one of the following islands is of volcanic origin? [CDS 2016-I] |
| A. | Reunion Island |
| B. | Andaman & Nicobar Island |
| C. | Lakshadweep Island |
| D. | Maldives |
| Answer» B. Andaman & Nicobar Island | |
| 713. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Himalayan Peak) List-II (State) A. K2 1. Uttarakhand B. Nanda Devi 2. Jammu & Kashmir C. Tara Pahar 3. Sikkim D. Kanchenjunga 4. Himachal Pradesh |
| A. | A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 | |
| 714. |
Which of the following statements regarding south-west monsoon in India is/are correct? I. Monsoon reaches the Malabar Coast first II. Rajasthan does not get rainfall from south west monsoon III. South-west monsoon retreats when the permanent wind belts start shifting to the south Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II only |
| C. | III only |
| D. | I and III only |
| Answer» B. I and II only | |
| 715. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Mountain pass) List-II (State) A. Zoji La 1. Himachal Pradesh B. Lipulekh 2. Sikkim C. Shipki La 3. Uttarakhand D. Nathu La 4. Jammu and Kashmir |
| A. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 716. |
Consider the following statements. The South-West monsoon originates in India due to 1. low pressure in the Punjab plain. 2. high pressure in areas South of India 3. equatorial low being filled up by descending air current. 4. the Himalayas. Which of the statements given above arc correct? |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 717. |
Match the following List-I (Pass) List-II (State) A. Zoji La Pass 1. Sikkim B. Bara Lacha Pass 2. Uttarakhand C. Jelep La Pass 3. Himachal Pradesh D. Niti Pass 4. Jammu and Kashmir |
| A. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 | |
| 718. |
Consider the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands I. enjoys equatorial climate II. This is the only place in India where a volcano is III. This is the only place in India here coral bed is found. Which of the statements given above is/arc correct? |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II only |
| C. | II and III only |
| D. | I only |
| Answer» D. I only | |
| 719. |
Which of the following statements with regard to rainfall in India is/are correct? 1. Most of the rainfall in India is due to the South-West monsoon. 2. In South India, rainfall decreases away from the Eastern Ghats. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 720. |
Which of the following statements with regard to the expansion of the desert in Rajasthan is/are correct? 1. The predominant wind direction in Rajasthan in North-East to South-West, so the tendency for desertification has been more in that direction. 2. The Thar Desert is dominantly a monsoon driven sand desert where wind erosion is a major problem during the summer months. While the Aravali range is a major barrier in the spread of the desert, rampant mining creating cuts in the range is leading to the spread of the desert. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 721. |
Which of the following statements about Nathu La Pass are correct? 1. It links Sikkim with Tibet 2. It was the main artery of the ancient Silk Route 3. It was reopened in the year 2006 Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 722. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Pass) List-II (State) A. Shipki La 1. Arunachal Pradesh B. Niti pass 2. Himachal Pradesh C. Nathula 3. Uttarakhand D. Bomdi La 4. Sikkim |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| D. | A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 | |
| 723. |
Arrange the following mountain ranges from north south order and select the correct answer from the codes 1. Dholadhar 2. Ladakh 3. Pirpanjal 4. Zaskar |
| A. | 2, 4, 1, 3 |
| B. | 4, 2, 1, 3 |
| C. | 2, 4, 3, 1 |
| D. | 4, 2, 3, 1 |
| Answer» D. 4, 2, 3, 1 | |
| 724. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer by using the codes given below: Assertion [A]: India enjoys tropical monsoon climate. Reason [R]: India is located within the tropics. Select the correct answer from the following codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true, but R is false. |
| D. | A is false, but R is true. |
| Answer» D. A is false, but R is true. | |
| 725. |
What would be the influence on the weather conditions when in mid-winter a feeble high pressure develops over the North-Western part of India? 1. High and dry winds would blow outward from this high pressure area. 2. The Northern plain would become cold. 3. Scorching winds (locally called loo) would blow during the day time. 4. There would be torrential rains brought by thunderstorms. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 726. |
As per geological periods the correct sequence of older of the following is 1. Aravali 2. Himalayas 3. Deccan plateau 4. Eastern Ghat |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| C. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| D. | 2, 1, 4, 3 |
| Answer» D. 2, 1, 4, 3 | |
| 727. |
Interior of the Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm, mainly because |
| A. | It is a rain shadow zone/region, |
| B. | It is located parallel to wind direction. |
| C. | It is away from the coast. |
| D. | Rain-bearing clouds are absent. |
| Answer» B. It is located parallel to wind direction. | |
| 728. |
Consider the following statements about south-west monsoon. 1. It occurs from June to September. 2. Its direction is north-east to south-west. 3. It gives maximum rainfall as compared to other monsoon. 4. It has no branch. Of these statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 729. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Hill resorts) List-II (State) A. Dalhousie 1. Jammu and Kashmir B. Darjeeling 2. Himachal Pradesh C. Mussoorie 3. West Bengal D. Pahalgam 4. Uttarakhand |
| A. | A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 |
| B. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| D. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| Answer» D. A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 | |
| 730. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer by using the codes given below: Assertion [A]: In South India, semiarid steppe climate is found in parts of Karnataka plateau. Reason [R]: It lies in rain shadow area of Sahyadris. |
| A. | Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are correct, but R is not the 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 correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A. | |
| 731. |
In which range is the Nathu La Pass situated? |
| A. | Himalayas |
| B. | Sahyadris |
| C. | Vindhyas |
| D. | Karakoram |
| Answer» B. Sahyadris | |
| 732. |
The highest peak of south India is |
| A. | Dodabeta |
| B. | Anamudi |
| C. | Mahendragire |
| D. | Yercaud |
| Answer» C. Mahendragire | |
| 733. |
The Raman Peak is situated in |
| A. | Andaman and Nicobar |
| B. | Arabian Sea |
| C. | Siwaliks |
| D. | Zaskar Range |
| Answer» C. Siwaliks | |
| 734. |
In which part of India is Dandakaranaya situated? |
| A. | Northern |
| B. | Eastern |
| C. | Central |
| D. | Western |
| Answer» C. Central | |
| 735. |
Consider the following statements about our country India: I. India has an area of about 3.28 million sq. km. II. India is located in the south-eastern hemisphere. III. The latitudinal extent of India is \[{{8}^{o}}4'N\]and \[37{}^\circ \text{ }6'N\] IV The longitudinal extent of India is \[68{}^\circ 7'E\] and \[97{}^\circ \text{ }25'\text{ }E\] longitudes. Of these statements: |
| A. | Only I is correct |
| B. | I, II and III are correct |
| C. | Only III and IV are correct |
| D. | I, III and IV are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 736. |
What is the name given to the foothills zone of Himalayas? |
| A. | Inner Himalayas |
| B. | Central Himalayas |
| C. | Middle Himalayas |
| D. | Siwalik |
| Answer» E. | |
| 737. |
The longest beach of India is situated at |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Mangalore |
| D. | Tuticorin |
| Answer» C. Mangalore | |
| 738. |
What is the other name of the highest range in the Western Ghats? |
| A. | Pir Panjal |
| B. | Siwalik range |
| C. | Sahyadris |
| D. | Namcha Barwa |
| Answer» D. Namcha Barwa | |
| 739. |
The Deccan trap was formed by the |
| A. | Dharwar Vulcanicity |
| B. | Mesozoic Vulcanicity |
| C. | Cretaceous Vulcanicity |
| D. | Paleozoic Vulcanicity |
| Answer» D. Paleozoic Vulcanicity | |
| 740. |
South-West monsoon contributes to India's total rainfall up to the extent of |
| A. | 80-90% |
| B. | 50-55% |
| C. | 100% |
| D. | 75% |
| Answer» B. 50-55% | |
| 741. |
Which of the following is a part of Eastern coast? |
| A. | Coromandel coast |
| B. | Konkan coast |
| C. | Malabar coast |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Konkan coast | |
| 742. |
If you travel by road from Kohima to Koltayam, 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 |
| Answer» C. 8 | |
| 743. |
Among the following which mountain range is the oldest in India? [Chhatis-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Nilgiri |
| B. | Aravali |
| C. | Satpura |
| D. | Western Ghat |
| Answer» C. Satpura | |
| 744. |
Which of the following regions is NOT affected much by the Arabian Sea branch of Monsoon? [Chhatis- PSC 2016] |
| A. | The Western Ghat |
| B. | Deccan Plateau |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Chhattisgarh Basin |
| Answer» E. | |
| 745. |
India has................. seismic zones. |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 746. |
Which of the following passes is in Arunachal Pradesh? |
| A. | Bomdila Pass |
| B. | Rohtang Pass |
| C. | Bara Lachan Pass |
| D. | Shipki La Pass |
| Answer» B. Rohtang Pass | |
| 747. |
Which one of the following is the wettest place in India? |
| A. | Udhagamandalam |
| B. | Mahabaleshwar |
| C. | Cherrapunji |
| D. | Mawsynram |
| Answer» E. | |
| 748. |
As per Koppen's classification of climate, which one of the following is the suitable description of North-East India including North Bengal? [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Tropical monsoon rainforest (Amw) |
| B. | Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest (Am) |
| C. | Tropical wet and dry climate (Monsoon Savannah) (Aw) |
| D. | Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 749. |
What are Kingri-Bingri, Neeti-Mana? [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Passes |
| B. | Rivers |
| C. | Mountains |
| D. | Religious places |
| Answer» B. Rivers | |
| 750. |
Where in Uttarakhand is the Kaliasaur Landslide Zonel situated? [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Between Chamba and Narendra Nagar |
| B. | Between Kotdwara and Dogadda |
| C. | Between Agastyamuni and Guptkashi |
| D. | Between Srinagar and Rudra Prayag |
| Answer» E. | |