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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.
| 1801. |
Arrange the following tributaries of river Brahmaputra from West to East. 1. Lohit 2. Dibang 3. Subansiri 4. Tista Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| B. | 4. 3, 1, 2 |
| C. | 3, 4, 2, 1 |
| D. | 2, 4, 3, 1 |
| Answer» C. 3, 4, 2, 1 | |
| 1802. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Rivers) List-II (Their Tributaries) A. Krishna 1. Chambal B. Brahamaputra 2. Indravati C. Godavari 3. Tista D. Yamuna 4. Bhima |
| A. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| B. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 1803. |
Which one among the following is the correct sequence of the rivers from north to south? |
| A. | Damodar-Brahmani-Mahanadi-Tungabhadra |
| B. | Damodar-Mahanadi-Brahmani- Tungabhadra |
| C. | Brahmani-Tungabhadra-Damodar- Mahanadi |
| D. | Damodar-Brahmani-Tungabhadra- Mahanadi |
| Answer» B. Damodar-Mahanadi-Brahmani- Tungabhadra | |
| 1804. |
Match List-1 with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Tributary) List-II (Rivers) A. Chambal 1. Narmada B. Sone 2. Yamuna C. Manas 3. Brahmaputra Which of the pairs given above is/arc correct matched? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1805. |
Ganga is a result of the confluence of rivers - |
| A. | Bhagirathi and Alakananda at Dev Prayag |
| B. | Bhagirathi and Alakananda at Karan Prayag |
| C. | Bhagirathi and Alakananda at Gangotri |
| D. | Bhagirathi and Alakananda at Rudra Prayag |
| Answer» B. Bhagirathi and Alakananda at Karan Prayag | |
| 1806. |
The famous Sambhar Lake is situated in |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» B. Gujarat | |
| 1807. |
Which of the following is/are West flowing river(s) of India? 1. Mahanadi 2. Krishna 3. Narmada 4. Kavery Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 | |
| 1808. |
Match column I with column II and select the correct answer using the code given below the columns: List-I List-II A. Tropic of cancer (i)\[23\frac{1}{2}{{\,}^{o}}N\] B. Tropic of Capricorn (ii)\[23\frac{1}{2}{{\,}^{o}}S\] C. Arctic circle (iii)\[66\frac{1}{2}{{\,}^{o}}N\] D. Antarctic circle (iv)\[66\frac{1}{2}{{\,}^{o}}S\] |
| A. | A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv |
| B. | A - ii, B - iii, C - iv, D - i |
| C. | A - iv, B - i, C - iii, D - ii |
| D. | A - ii, B - i, C - iv, D - iii |
| Answer» B. A - ii, B - iii, C - iv, D - i | |
| 1809. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about \[{{30}^{o}}\]to\[{{35}^{o}}\]N and S latitudes is known as Horse Latitude. 2. Horse latitude are low pressure belts. 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» B. 2 only | |
| 1810. |
Which one of the following characteri sties of the earth' not explained by the tetrahedral hypothesis? |
| A. | Drifting of the continents, |
| B. | Location of chain of Fold Mountains around the Pacific Ocean. |
| C. | Antipodal arrangement of the continents and ocean |
| D. | Triangular shape of the continents and the oceans. |
| Answer» B. Location of chain of Fold Mountains around the Pacific Ocean. | |
| 1811. |
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the latitudinal zones of ocean salinity? Use the codes given below7 to select the correct answer: 1. \[{{10}^{o}}N\] \[{{15}^{o}}N\] 2. \[{{15}^{o}}N\] \[{{40}^{o}}N\] 3. \[{{40}^{o}}N\] \[{{50}^{o}}N\] 4. \[{{50}^{o}}N\] \[{{70}^{o}}N\] |
| A. | 1, 3, 2, 4 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 2, 1, 4, 3 |
| D. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| Answer» C. 2, 1, 4, 3 | |
| 1812. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below: Assertion [A]: The length of the day at the equator is always 12 hours. Reason [R]: The angle of incidence of the Sun's rays at the equator is constant. |
| 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» B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. | |
| 1813. |
The continent through which both the tropic of cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn pass is |
| A. | North America |
| B. | Asia |
| C. | Africa |
| D. | Europe |
| Answer» D. Europe | |
| 1814. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect about' great circle'? |
| A. | Equator is great circle |
| B. | A ship can save fuel and time by following the great circle arc between two points |
| C. | Only one great circle can be drawn on a sphere |
| D. | A great circle results when a plane passes through the centre of a sphere |
| Answer» D. A great circle results when a plane passes through the centre of a sphere | |
| 1815. |
The equatorial circumference of the Earth is nearly- [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | 31,000 km |
| B. | 40,000 km |
| C. | 50,000 km |
| D. | 64,000 km |
| Answer» C. 50,000 km | |
| 1816. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below - [UGC-II (Geog) 2016] Assertion [A]: Maps that are usually referring various attributes information are called complex Thematic maps. Reason [R]: Complex Thematic Maps are used to show locations of earth's different features and activities. |
| 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» C. A is true, but R is false | |
| 1817. |
DIRECTION: The following question consist of two statements I and statements II. You arc to examine these two statements carefully and select the answer to these question using the code given below Statement I El Nino is a temperature rising phenomenon over the Pacific Ocean and usually causes dry monsoon in South Asia. Statement II Tsunamis arc usually not noticed as the massive ocean waves move silently but assume destructive form as these travel through shallow waters of continental shelves. |
| A. | Both the statement arc individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I. |
| B. | Both the statement 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. [NDA-2011-II] |
| Answer» B. Both the statement are individually true, but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I | |
| 1818. |
Name the Continents that form a mirror image of each other [N DA-2011-II] |
| A. | North America and South America |
| B. | Asia and Africa |
| C. | Africa and South America |
| D. | Europe and Asia |
| Answer» D. Europe and Asia | |
| 1819. |
Asia has large areas of inland drainage. Why is it so? [NDA-2011-I] |
| A. | Rainfall is seasonal and scanty |
| B. | There is a number of intermontane plateaus |
| C. | River channels are obstructed by lava flows |
| D. | It is a very large continent |
| Answer» B. There is a number of intermontane plateaus | |
| 1820. |
Which continent of the world does not have a desert? [NDA-2009-II] |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | Europe |
| C. | Asia |
| D. | North America |
| Answer» C. Asia | |
| 1821. |
International Date line is |
| A. | equator |
| B. | \[{{0}^{o}}\]longitude |
| C. | \[{{90}^{o}}\]east, longitude |
| D. | \[{{180}^{o}}\]east-west longitude |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1822. |
The ratio between meridian and equator on globe is |
| A. | 1 : 2 |
| B. | 1 : 1 |
| C. | 1 : 4 |
| D. | 2 : 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1823. |
Which of the following two countries are separated by the 49th parallel? |
| A. | France and Germany |
| B. | USA and Canada |
| C. | North Korea and South Korea |
| D. | Mexico and USA |
| Answer» C. North Korea and South Korea | |
| 1824. |
What are the date/dates on which day and night are equal in both the hemispheres? |
| A. | June 21 |
| B. | December 22 |
| C. | March 21 and September 2 3 |
| D. | June 21 and December 22 |
| Answer» D. June 21 and December 22 | |
| 1825. |
Which river of Africa crosses the Tropic of Capricorn twice? |
| A. | Congo |
| B. | Limpopo |
| C. | Niger |
| D. | Zambezi |
| Answer» C. Niger | |
| 1826. |
The inter section point of the Prime Meridian and the Equator lies in |
| A. | Atlantic ocean |
| B. | Ghana |
| C. | Morocco |
| D. | Pacific ocean |
| Answer» B. Ghana | |
| 1827. |
\[{{90}^{o}}\]E Ridge lies in |
| A. | Atlantic ocean |
| B. | Indian ocean |
| C. | Pacific ocean |
| D. | Mediterranean ocean |
| Answer» C. Pacific ocean | |
| 1828. |
The equator passes through |
| A. | Cameroon |
| B. | Costa Rica |
| C. | Kenya |
| D. | Venezuela |
| Answer» D. Venezuela | |
| 1829. |
DIRECTION: Consider the following statements and select the correct answer with the help of codes given below: Assertion [A]: Mercator's projection has been used for making navigational charts. Reason [R]: Loxodromes arc shown as straight lines on this. |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R Explains A |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R docs not explain 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 docs not explain A | |
| 1830. |
Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list. List-I List-II A. \[{{0}^{o}}\] latitude (i) Standard meridian of India B. \[88\frac{1}{2}{{\,}^{o}}E\] (ii) Arctic Circle C. \[23\frac{1}{2}{{\,}^{o}}S\] (iii) Equator D. \[66\frac{1}{2}{{\,}^{o}}N\] (iv) Tropic of Capricorn |
| A. | A - (iii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (ii) |
| B. | A - (ii), B - (iii), C - (iv), D - (i) |
| C. | A - (iii), B - (ii), C - (i), D - (iv) |
| D. | A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv) |
| Answer» B. A - (ii), B - (iii), C - (iv), D - (i) | |
| 1831. |
The terms longitude and latitude were first used by |
| A. | Herodotus |
| B. | Eratosthenes |
| C. | Posidonius |
| D. | Ptolemy |
| Answer» C. Posidonius | |
| 1832. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. There is total absence of trees in Tundra Biome. 2. The Arctic Tundra is characterized by a general absence of insolation and sunlight. 3. The stems and leaves of tundra herbs are close to the ground surface. 4. In Tundra, the temperature of the ground is relatively higher than that of the overlying air. |
| 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» E. | |
| 1833. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Valley/National Park) List II (Biosphere Reserve) (A) Aie Valley 1. Cold Desert (B) Lhonak Valley 2. Manas (C) Pin Valley 3. Nilgiri (D) Silent Valley 4. Khangchendzonga |
| 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-2 c-1 d-3 |
| Answer» C. a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 | |
| 1834. |
The layer of the atmosphere which contains dust particles and water vapour is called |
| A. | Stratosphere |
| B. | Troposphere |
| C. | Ionosphere |
| D. | Mesosphere |
| Answer» C. Ionosphere | |
| 1835. |
Which one of the following biosphere reserves is famous for areca nut, cashewnut, pear, cardamom, jackfruit, oranges, rubber and tea? |
| A. | Agasthyamala |
| B. | Nokrek |
| C. | Panchmarhi |
| D. | Simlipal |
| Answer» C. Panchmarhi | |
| 1836. |
The clouds of the highest altitude are |
| A. | Altocumulus |
| B. | Altostratus |
| C. | Cumulus |
| D. | Cirrostratus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1837. |
Which one among the following is a source of methane emission into the atmosphere? [CDS 2017] |
| A. | Automobile exhaust fume |
| B. | Industrial chimney |
| C. | Mining |
| D. | Wetland |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1838. |
Consider the following climatic characteristics: 1. Temperatures range from \[21{}^\circ C\] in the summer to \[10{}^\circ C\] or below in the winter. 2. Off-shore trade winds blow during the summer. 3. The summers are hot and dry; and winters are cool and moist. 4. The annual rainfall ranges from 500 mm to 760 mm. Select the correct climatic type which possesses the above characteristics using the codes given below: |
| A. | Tropical Monsoon |
| B. | Mediterranean |
| C. | China type |
| D. | West European type |
| Answer» C. China type | |
| 1839. |
Arrange the following states of India in a descending order in respect of area under drip irrigation and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Kamataka 2. Maharashtra 3. Rajasthan 4. Tamil Nadu Code: |
| A. | 2, 1, and 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 1, 4 and 3 |
| C. | 3, 2, 4 and 1 |
| D. | 3, 2, 1 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 3, 2, 4 and 1 | |
| 1840. |
Break in the monsoon means |
| A. | Late arrival of the monsoon |
| B. | Early retreat of the monsoon |
| C. | Dry spell during the monsoon season |
| D. | Sudden onset of the monsoons |
| Answer» D. Sudden onset of the monsoons | |
| 1841. |
What is the most important element of climate? |
| A. | Rainfall |
| B. | Temperature |
| C. | Pressure |
| D. | Humidity |
| Answer» C. Pressure | |
| 1842. |
Which of the following are correctly matched? List I????????????????? (Phenomena)?????????? List II (Type of temperature inversion) I. Air moving from high area to low area along the valley floor 1. Air drainage inversion II. Intense cooling of earth's surface due to rapid radiation 2. Surface inversion III. Warm airs blows over cold air??? ? 3. Advectional inversion IV. Cold air mass pushes up the warm air mass 4. Frontal inversion |
| A. | I and II?? |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I, II, III and IV?? |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» D. II and IV | |
| 1843. |
The tropical evergreen, moist deciduous and dry deciduous vegetation is found in which of the following iosphere reserves? |
| A. | Dibru Saikhowa |
| B. | Panchmarhi |
| C. | Simlipal |
| D. | Sundarbans |
| Answer» D. Sundarbans | |
| 1844. |
Consider the following statements about the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Nanda Devi Basin was declared as Nanda Devi Sanctuary in 1939. 2. The Valley of Flowers was declared as National Park in 1980. 3. The Nanda Devi was declared as a biosphere reserve in 1988. 4. The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve was included in the MAB -World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2004. |
| A. | 1, 2, and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1845. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The sholas have been used for grazing cattle for centuries. 2. The Ooty Lake (Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve) has been ruined due to accumulating garbage and disposal of sewage into it. 3. The Nilgiris are threatened by the monoculture practice taking place in the area |
| 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» E. | |
| 1846. |
The main issues of concern of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve are: 1. Unregulated religious tourism. 2. Poor infrastructure for management and conducting long term studies. 3. Increasing frequency of international tourists. 4. Increasing frequency of park-people conflicts. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 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 | |
| 1847. |
Tropopause separates |
| A. | Troposphere and ozonosphere |
| B. | Stratosphere and Troposphere |
| C. | Stratosphere and Ionosphere |
| D. | Troposphere and Ionosphere |
| Answer» C. Stratosphere and Ionosphere | |
| 1848. |
In absorption of insolation, the most significant part is played by [CDS 2017-II] |
| A. | carbon dioxide |
| B. | ozone |
| C. | oxygen |
| D. | haze |
| Answer» B. ozone | |
| 1849. |
Match the following pairs and find out the correct pairs using the code given below. List I List II A. Af????? 1. Winter dry and very severe B. Aw???? 2. Dry hot summer, mild rainy winter C. Cs????? 3. Winter dry season D. Dw???? 4. No dry season |
| A. | A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3 |
| B. | A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2 |
| C. | A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 |
| D. | A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1850. |
The Coromandel Coast has which of the following climatic type according to Koppen's climate classification of the world? |
| A. | A m w |
| B. | A s |
| C. | A w |
| D. | A m |
| Answer» C. A w | |