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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.
| 1251. |
Which of the following states of India has the longest coastline? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 1252. |
The mean monthly temperature of a city in the months of July and January is \[{{30}^{o}}\] and \[{{20}^{o}}C\] respectively and the average annual rainfall is 160 cm. This climatic data pertains to which of the following cities? |
| A. | Chennai |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Vishakhapatnam |
| Answer» C. Mumbai | |
| 1253. |
Which one of the following states has the largest irrigated area? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1254. |
Which one of the following cities records the lowest annual range of temperature? |
| A. | Bengaluru |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Coimbatore |
| D. | Kochi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1255. |
A goods train carrying timber started from a station located at the foothills of Siwalik. On its way the train crossed the alluvial and grey-brown soils and reached a seaport. The route of the train was between: |
| A. | Hardwar and Kolkata |
| B. | Kathgodam and Kandia |
| C. | Pathankot and Mumbai |
| D. | Kalka and Chennai |
| Answer» C. Pathankot and Mumbai | |
| 1256. |
Which one of the following states has the largest area under tank irrigation? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Kamataka |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Kamataka | |
| 1257. |
The mean July temperature of a city is \[{{30}^{o}}\] and in January is \[{{15}^{o}}\] The average annual rainfall is 65 cm. These climatic conditions represent the city of: |
| A. | Allahabad |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Pune |
| Answer» C. Jaipur | |
| 1258. |
Which one of the following rivers has the largest basin? |
| A. | Kaveri |
| B. | Krishna |
| C. | Mahanadi |
| D. | Narmada |
| Answer» C. Mahanadi | |
| 1259. |
Consider the following rivers: 1. Vamsadhara 2. Indravati 3. Pranahita 4. Pennar Which of the above are tributaries of the Godavari? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1260. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (River)List II (Source of the River) (a) Chenab1. Verinag (b) Jhelum2. Rakas Lake(c) Ravi3. Bara-Lacha (d) Satluj4. Rohtang Pass Code: |
| A. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| B. | a-3 b-1 c-2 d-4 |
| C. | a-3 b-1 c-4 d-2 |
| D. | a-4 b-2 c-3 d-1 |
| Answer» D. a-4 b-2 c-3 d-1 | |
| 1261. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:List I (Drainage Pattern) List II (Region)(a) Parallel Pattern 1. Amarkantak(b) Radial Pattern2. Krishna River Basin(c) Rectangular Pattern3. Himalayan Ranges(d) Trellis Pattern4. Western Coastal PlainCode: |
| A. | a-3 b-4 c-2 d-1 |
| B. | a-3 b-4 c-1 d-2 |
| C. | a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 |
| D. | a-4 b-1 c-2 d-3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1262. |
Arrange the following states of India in a descending order in respect of area and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Maharashtra 3. Rajasthan 4. Uttar Pradesh Code: |
| A. | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh | |
| 1263. |
Arrange the following rivers from north to south and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Banganga 2. Jodh-Ganga 3. Pen-Ganga 4. Wain-Ganga Code: |
| A. | Jodh-Ganga, Banganga, Pen-Ganga and Wain-Ganga |
| B. | Jodh-ganga, Banganga, Wain-Ganga, Penganga |
| C. | Banganga, Pen-Ganga, Wain-Ganga andJodh Ganga |
| D. | Banganga, Wain-Ganga, Pen-Ganga and Jodh-Ganga |
| Answer» C. Banganga, Pen-Ganga, Wain-Ganga andJodh Ganga | |
| 1264. |
Which one of the following cities records the lowest mean annual rainfall? |
| A. | Allahabad |
| B. | Hyderabad |
| C. | Nagpur |
| D. | Pune |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1265. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The Greater Himalayas record more rainfall than that of the Lesser Himalayas. 2. Environmental degradation is more in the Lesser Himalayas than that of the Greater Himalayas. Code: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 are correct | |
| 1266. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Vishnu Prayag lies on the confluence of Alaknanda and Vishnu Ganga River. 2. Nand Prayag lies on the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini River. 3. Karan Prayag lies on the confluence of Alaknanda and Pindari River. 4. Rudraprayag lies on the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini River. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1267. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Sandy soil is poor in humus content. 2. Sandy soil is suitable for leguminous crops. Code: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct | |
| 1268. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Black-earth soil (Regur) covers the second largest area in India 2. Regur soil is deficient in humus content. Code: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 are correct | |
| 1269. |
The diurnal range of temperature is highest in: |
| A. | Dhaulpur |
| B. | Ganganagar |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Udaipur |
| Answer» C. Jaipur | |
| 1270. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct area using the code given below: List I (Rivers Originating from the western slopes of Sahyadri) List II (State) (A11) Mandvi 1. Karnataka (B11) Pambiyar 2. Maharashtra (C11) Savitri 3. Kerala (D11) Sharavati 4. Goa Code: |
| A. | a-3 b-4 c-2 d-1 |
| B. | a-3 b-4 c-1 d-2 |
| C. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| D. | a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 |
| Answer» D. a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 | |
| 1271. |
Which one of the following pairs of states of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost states? |
| A. | Assam and Rajasthan |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan |
| C. | Assam and Gujarat |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1272. |
Which one of the following is known for manganese deposits? |
| A. | Banswara |
| B. | Madurai |
| C. | Kendujhar |
| D. | Shimoga |
| Answer» C. Kendujhar | |
| 1273. |
Which one of the following has the largest deposits of mica in India? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Bihar | |
| 1274. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Petroleum Refinery) List II (State) (a) Deogarh 1. Andhra Pradesh (b) Narimanam 2. Maharashtra (c) Pachpadra 3. Rajasthan (d) Tatipaka 4. Tamil Nadu Code: |
| A. | a-2 b-4 c-3 d-1 |
| B. | a-2 b-4 c-1 d-3 |
| C. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| D. | a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 |
| Answer» B. a-2 b-4 c-1 d-3 | |
| 1275. |
The Mangala centre is known for which of the following minerals? |
| A. | Copper |
| B. | Crude Oil |
| C. | Mica |
| D. | Natural Gas |
| Answer» C. Mica | |
| 1276. |
Petroleum and natural gas are not found in which of the following basins? |
| A. | Andaman & Nicobar Coastal Basin |
| B. | Damodar River Basin |
| C. | Western Bengal Basin |
| D. | Western Himalayan Basin |
| Answer» C. Western Bengal Basin | |
| 1277. |
Arrange the following states of India in a descending order in respect of iron-ore: 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Jharkhand 3. Karnataka 4. Odisha Code: |
| A. | Karnataka, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand |
| B. | Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha |
| C. | Odisha, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand |
| D. | Odisha, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» B. Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha | |
| 1278. |
The main centre of Pink Revolution in India is it: |
| A. | Chennai |
| B. | Ennore |
| C. | Nellore |
| D. | Vishakhapatnam |
| Answer» D. Vishakhapatnam | |
| 1279. |
Consider the following and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The Centre for Arid Zone Research Institute is located at Jodhpur 2. The Institute of Rain and Moist Deciduous Forest is located at Jorhat 3. The Institute of Wood Science and Technology is located at Bengaluru. 4. The Tropical Forestry Research Institute is located at Jabalpur. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1280. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The Institute of Forest Productivity is located at Ranchi. 2. The Temperate Forest Research Institute is located at Shimla Code: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct | |
| 1281. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Watershed is a natural unit draining run-off water to a common point. 2. It can be demarcated based on ridge and valley lines. 3. The size of the watershed can be selected depending upon the possibilities of developing it completely within 3-5 years. 4. The aim of watershed management is to control soil erosion and get sustained yield of crops per unit area per unit time. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1282. |
The Central Poultry Farms Institute is located at Hasserghatta near the city of: |
| A. | Bangalore |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Hyderabad |
| D. | Mumbai |
| Answer» B. Chennai | |
| 1283. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. India has the largest buffalo population in the world 2. India has 56 % of world's buffalo population. 3. India has 14 % of world's cattle population. 4. India has the second largest population of goats in the world Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4 are correct | |
| 1284. |
Which one of the following thermal power plants is not correctly matched? |
| A. | Dhuwaram - Gujarat |
| B. | Kahalgaon - Bihar |
| C. | Raichur - Kamataka |
| D. | Satpura - Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1285. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Hydel Project) List II (State) (a) Baghliar 1. Gujarat (b) Hathmati 2. Jammu & Kashmir (c) Mayurakshi 3. Telangana (d) Pochampad 4. West Bengal Code: |
| A. | a-2 b-1 c-3 d-4 |
| B. | a-2 b-1 c-4 d-3 |
| C. | a-3 b-4 c-1 d-2 |
| D. | a-3 b-4 c-2 d-1 |
| Answer» C. a-3 b-4 c-1 d-2 | |
| 1286. |
Consider the following statements about electricity and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Hydro-electricity is a clean source of energy. 2. Electricity is generated from water, coal, mineral oil, natural gas and atomic minerals. 3. Electricity is a relatively expensive source of energy. 4. The per head consumption of energy is an important indicator of economic development. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1287. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Contour bunding and terracing are the measures for water conservation. 2. Rain water management comprises conservation of rain-water and reduction in the run off losses. 3. There is a positive correlation between the average annual rainfall and the variability of rainfall. |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 1288. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Crude oil is obtained from the sedimentary rocks. 2. In India crude oil is found in the rocks of Tertiary Period 3. Crude oil is found at its place of formation. 4. Crude oil overlain with gas and found in anticlines. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1289. |
Consider the following statements about the conservation of coal in India and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Coking coal should be reserved only for metallurgical industry. 2. Low grade coal should be washed to remove impurities. 3. Selective mining should be stopped 4. The non-conventional sources of energy should be popularised Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1290. |
Coal of the Tertiary Period is found in the states of: |
| A. | Chhattisgarh |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1291. |
From the metellurgical point of view the best quality coal in India is found in the mines of: |
| A. | Bokaro |
| B. | Jharia |
| C. | Raniganj |
| D. | Singrauli |
| Answer» C. Raniganj | |
| 1292. |
Arrange the following states of India in coal reserves and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Chattisgarh 2. Jharkhand 3. Odisha 4. West Bengal Code: |
| A. | 2, 3, 1 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 and 1 |
| C. | 3, 2, 1 and 4 |
| D. | 3, 2, 4 and 1 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3, 4 and 1 | |
| 1293. |
Which one of the following has the thickest coal seams? |
| A. | Bokaro |
| B. | Jharia |
| C. | Raniganj |
| D. | Singrauli |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1294. |
Arrange the area of the following type of forests of India is a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests 2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests 3. Tropical Evergreen Forests 4. Tropical Thorny Forests Code: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 4 and 3 |
| D. | 2, 1, 4 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2, 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 1295. |
Which one of the following mining centres is not correctly matched? |
| A. | Bellary - Gold |
| B. | Bhavnagar - Bauxite |
| C. | Kota - Limestone |
| D. | Kumool - Mica |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1296. |
Which one of the following is the leading producer of bauxite? |
| A. | Chhattisgarh |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1297. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below? 1. The gold obtained from the sand and sedimentary deposits of rivers is known as placer gold 2. The Champion Series lies in the state of Rajasthan 3. Placer gold is found in Dras and Sum rivers. Code: |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 1298. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Petrochemical is one of the basic industries. 2. Petrochemical is the second largest industry in India Petrochemical provides raw material to textile and paper. 3. The chemical industry was located at Sindri. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4 are correct | |
| 1299. |
Match list I List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Aluminium Plant) List II (Place) (a) BALCO 1. Koraput (b) HINDALCO 2. Korba (c) INDALCO 3. Mettur (d) MALCO 4. Renukoot Code: |
| A. | a-2 b-4 c-3 d-1 |
| B. | a-2 b-4 c-1 d-3 |
| C. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| D. | a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 |
| Answer» C. a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 | |
| 1300. |
Which one of the following sets represents the iron and steel industries of India? |
| A. | Daitari, Gopalpur, Kalinganagar and Talcher |
| B. | Bhilai, Gopalpur, Kalinganagar and Paradwip |
| C. | Bhadrawati, Korba,Jamshedpur, and Raurkela |
| D. | Durgapur, Dalli Rajhara, Gopalpur, and Kalinganagar |
| Answer» C. Bhadrawati, Korba,Jamshedpur, and Raurkela | |