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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.
| 1301. |
According to the Census of India 2011, the total number of 'million cities' in India is: |
| A. | 51 |
| B. | 52 |
| C. | 53 |
| D. | 54 |
| Answer» D. 54 | |
| 1302. |
Which one of the following cities is not known for silk textile? |
| A. | Ananthapur |
| B. | Ambala |
| C. | Bhagalpur |
| D. | Srinagar |
| Answer» C. Bhagalpur | |
| 1303. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. About 95 % of India's trade is carried by shipping. 2. Grains and fertilizers are mainly transported by ship. 3. Presence of cataracts in the coastal Peninsular India are a barrier in the development of Inland Waterways. Code: |
| 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» C. 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 1304. |
Which of the following has/ have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status? 1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees 2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma 3. Tirupthi Laddu |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 1305. |
The density of roads is highest in the state of: |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | Haryana |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» B. Haryana | |
| 1306. |
Arrange the following statements of India according to the density of roads per thousand sq km and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Maharashtra 2. Punjab 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Uttar Pradesh Code: |
| A. | Punjab, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Punjab, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Punjab, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu | |
| 1307. |
Arrange the density of railways of the following states in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Bihar 2. Punjab 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. West Bengal Code: |
| A. | West Bengal, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar |
| B. | West Bengal, Punjab, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Punjab, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar |
| D. | Punjab, West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1308. |
The lowest density of roads is in the state of: |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Chhattisgarh |
| C. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» D. Rajasthan | |
| 1309. |
The National Highways of India constitute about what percent of the road network of India: |
| A. | 1% |
| B. | 2% |
| C. | 3% |
| D. | 4% |
| Answer» C. 3% | |
| 1310. |
Which one of the following is not an Express Highway? |
| A. | Chennai-Coimbatore Highway |
| B. | Delhi-Agra Highway |
| C. | Durgapur-Kolkata Highway |
| D. | Mumbai-Pune Highway |
| Answer» B. Delhi-Agra Highway | |
| 1311. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct? 1. India has the largest road-network in the world 2. India has the second largest network of railways in the world 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» E. | |
| 1312. |
Consider the following statements about eco-tourism and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Eco tourism is a disciplined tourism. 2. The states of Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland are known for ecotourism in India 3. The destinations of eco-tourists are where flora, fauna and cultural heritage are a primary attraction. Code: |
| 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» C. 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 1313. |
Which one of the following statements is not correctly matched? |
| A. | Agricultural Machinery - Delhi-Ambala region |
| B. | Iron and Steel Industry - Coastal Odisha region |
| C. | Scientific Machinery - Chennai Bangalore region |
| D. | Chemical Industries - Amritsar-Ludhiana region |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1314. |
Which one of the following is the least urbanized state of India? |
| A. | Chhattisgarh |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» D. Rajasthan | |
| 1315. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Petroleum supplies more than half of the world's energy requirements. 2. Petroleum is a raw material for a number of industries. 3. Petroleum occurs in synclines of sedimentary rocks. Code: |
| 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 | |
| 1316. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Ahmedabad is known as the Manchester of the East. 2. The Chota-Nagpur Plateau is known as the Ruhr of India 3. The Valley of Kashmir is known as Paradise on Earth. |
| 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» E. | |
| 1317. |
Which one of the following is not having a cement factory? |
| A. | Adilabad |
| B. | Jodhpur |
| C. | Rourkela |
| D. | Udaipur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1318. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The National Thermal Power Corporation was incorporated in 1975. 2. The National Thermal Power Corporation is the largest power company in the world Code: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 are correct |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is correct | |
| 1319. |
The Posco Steel Plant is located at: |
| A. | Daitari |
| B. | Dolvi |
| C. | Paradwip |
| D. | Puri |
| Answer» D. Puri | |
| 1320. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Infrastructure includes energy irrigation transport and communication. 2. Banking finance insurance science and technology are also included in infrastructure. Code: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| C. | Only 2 is correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» C. Only 2 is correct | |
| 1321. |
Which one of the following is not the main cause of industrial sickness? |
| A. | Power cuts imposed by the state government. |
| B. | Scarcity of raw materials |
| C. | Steady industrial policy of the government. |
| D. | Faulty location of industrial unit. |
| Answer» D. Faulty location of industrial unit. | |
| 1322. |
Consider the following statements about the Small Scale Industries and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Small scale industries are mostly located in urban centres. 2. Small scale industries produce goods with mechanical equipments, partially or fully. 3. Small scale industry is operated mainly with hired labour. 4. The small scale industries are operated with less than 50 workers. 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. | |
| 1323. |
Consider the following statement about cottage industries and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Cottage industries are normally associated with agriculture. 2. Cottage industries provide subsidiary employment in rural areas. 3. Cottage industries involve activities mostly by hand 4. Cottage industries are performed primarily with the help of household workers. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 1324. |
In India, the steel production industry requires the import of: |
| A. | Saltpeter |
| B. | rock phosphate |
| C. | coking coal |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» B. rock phosphate | |
| 1325. |
What is Gulf Stream? |
| A. | A cold current in the Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | A cold current in the Pacific Ocean |
| C. | A warm current in the Atlantic Ocean |
| D. | A warm current in the Pacific Ocean |
| Answer» D. A warm current in the Pacific Ocean | |
| 1326. |
Arrange parts of ocean floor according to increasing distance from the coast. |
| A. | continental slope, continental shelf, continental rise, deep sea plain |
| B. | continental shelf, continental rise, deep sea plain, continental slope |
| C. | continental shelf, continental slope, continental rise, deep sea plain |
| D. | continental rise, continental shelf, continental slope, deep sea plain |
| Answer» D. continental rise, continental shelf, continental slope, deep sea plain | |
| 1327. |
The winter temperatures of north-western Europe are higher than those of eastern Europe in the same latitudinal zone because |
| A. | it is on the western side of the continent |
| B. | it is near the sea |
| C. | it receives only light falls of snow |
| D. | it lies under westerly winds which blow over the Gulf Stream Drift |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1328. |
When water freezes in the polar seas the salts |
| A. | form a layer on top |
| B. | remain in the sub-surface water that does not freeze |
| C. | sink to the bottom |
| D. | partly freeze and partly sink to the bottom |
| Answer» C. sink to the bottom | |
| 1329. |
Dolphin Challenger Ridge is located in |
| A. | Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | Pacific Ocean |
| C. | Arctic Ocean |
| D. | Indian Ocean |
| Answer» B. Pacific Ocean | |
| 1330. |
A submarine mountain or peak rising more than 1000 m above the ocean floor is known as |
| A. | Guyots |
| B. | Seamounts |
| C. | Abyssal hills |
| D. | Trenches |
| Answer» C. Abyssal hills | |
| 1331. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Current) List-II (Feature) A. Kuroshio current 1. Warm current in Atlantic Ocean B. Peru current 2. Cold current in the Atlantic Ocean C. Labrador current 3. Warm current in D. Florida current 4. Cold current in the Pacific Ocean Codes; |
| A. | A- 3 B- 4 C-2 D-1 |
| B. | A-3 B- 2 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A- 1 B-4 C-2 D-3 |
| D. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» B. A-3 B- 2 C-4 D-1 | |
| 1332. |
DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List-I (Current) List-II (Ocean) Agulhas (1) North Atlantic Aleutian (2) South Pacific Canaries (3) South Indian Humboldt (4) North Pacific |
| A. | A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3 |
| B. | A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3 |
| C. | A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2 |
| D. | A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1333. |
Which among the following statements about the North Atlantic Drift is/are correct? 1. It keeps the west coast of Northern Europe ice free. 2. It is responsible for the warm air mass which interacts with the cold air mass from the Polar region and causes rainfall in Western Europe. 3. It meets the Labrador current near Vancouver Island and causes dense fog. Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 only | |
| 1334. |
Which of the following conditions for the survival of corals are correct? 1. The water temperature must not fall below 20\[{}^\circ \]C 2. The depth of water should not exceed 30 fathoms 3. The salinity should be less than 10% 4. The water should be free from sediments Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1335. |
The chief fishing grounds of the world occur where cold and warm currents meet. This is because. 1. cold currents are rich in nitrates and phosphates which feed plankton. 2. Such areas cause the water to become well-aerated. 3. the warm current brings the right temperature for marine life. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1, and 2 |
| D. | 1, 2, and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, and 3 | |
| 1336. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean crusts are denser than the continental crust. 2. Oceanic crusts are made up of granitic rocks whose composition is silicon and aluminium. 3. Granitic rocks are lighter in colour than basaltic. 4. Crust extends upto 70 km under mountains, in contrast to oceans which are about 5 km. Which of the above statements are true? |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 1337. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing. 2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbor safely. 3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours. 4. Kandia and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports. Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 1338. |
A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pacific Ocean whereas El Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific Ocean 2. Normal El Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1339. |
The seaward extension of the continent from shoreline to the continental edge is called |
| A. | Continental rise |
| B. | Continental slope |
| C. | Continental shelf |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 1340. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. Annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1341. |
The horizontal distribution of temperature of ocean water is largely affected by 1. Depth of water in the ocean 2. Ocean current 3. Prevailing winds 4. Latitudes Which of the following is correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1342. |
Read the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. Corals are mainly found in the tropical oceans. 2. Corals need clean sediment free water. 3. Corals are mainly found in deeper parts of the ocean. 4. Rain water promotes the growth of corals. Codes: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 1343. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List I (Ocean current) A. Guinea current B. Oyashio current C. Canaries current D. Kuroshio current List II (Oceam current) Code: |
| A. | A-4; B-3; C-1; D-2 |
| B. | A-2; B-3; C-1; D-4 |
| C. | A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4 |
| D. | A-4; B-1; C-3; D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4 | |
| 1344. |
Which one among the following is a sea without having a coastline? |
| A. | North sea |
| B. | Sargasso sea |
| C. | Baltic sea |
| D. | Bering sea |
| Answer» C. Baltic sea | |
| 1345. |
Consider the following statements : 1. The Labrador current is a cold current in the North Atlantic Ocean. 2. The Falkland current is a warm current that flows along the Chile coast of South Pacific Ocean. 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» B. Only 2 | |
| 1346. |
On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion |
| A. | is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds |
| B. | is found in freshwater lakes and rivers |
| C. | exists as groundwater |
| D. | exists as soil moisture |
| Answer» D. exists as soil moisture | |
| 1347. |
Identify the factors that are affected by ocean currents. |
| A. | Temperature |
| B. | Precipitation |
| C. | Humidity |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1348. |
Maximum thickness of sediments is found over |
| A. | Abyssal floor |
| B. | Continental shelves and slopes |
| C. | Continental slopes and rises |
| D. | Oceanic ridges |
| Answer» C. Continental slopes and rises | |
| 1349. |
The exceptionally high and low tides that occur at the time of the new moon or the full moon when the Sun, the Moon and the Earth are approximately aligned is called |
| A. | Spring |
| B. | Fall |
| C. | Neap |
| D. | Diurnal |
| Answer» B. Fall | |
| 1350. |
Sunda Trench lies in |
| A. | Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | Pacific Ocean |
| C. | Indian Ocean |
| D. | Antarctic Ocean |
| Answer» D. Antarctic Ocean | |