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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.
| 1851. |
The earth's reflectivity of solar radiation, termed albedo, is highest in which one of the following? |
| A. | Cropland |
| B. | Forest area |
| C. | Sand desert |
| D. | Snow area |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1852. |
What is the name given to winds blowing from subtropical high pressure regions, to the equator? |
| A. | Wester lies |
| B. | Tropical easterlies |
| C. | High latitude easterlies |
| D. | Doldrums |
| Answer» C. High latitude easterlies | |
| 1853. |
Which of the following statements characterize the anticyclones? 1. Anticyclones are low pressure systems. 2. They are characterized by divergent wind circulation 3. They are indicative of dry weather conditions. Select the correct answer using the code given below? |
| A. | 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 1854. |
The order of the layers in the atmosphere, upwards from below, is |
| A. | stratosphere, troposphere, ionosphere and exosphere. |
| B. | exosphere, ionosphere, troposphere and stratosphere. |
| C. | troposphere, stratosphere, ionosphere and exosphere. |
| D. | troposphere, magnetosphere, stratosphere and exosphere. |
| Answer» D. troposphere, magnetosphere, stratosphere and exosphere. | |
| 1855. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Simlipal Biosphere Reserve is a predominantly tribal landscape. 2. Tribal people are absent in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve . 3. The society of Sundarban Biosphere Reserve represents a blend of Hindu Muslim unity. 4. The people living in Sundarban Biosphere Reserve are scared of nature and ferocious animals. |
| 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. | |
| 1856. |
In the production of pepper, arrange the following states in descending order: 1. Kamataka 2. Kerala 3. Maharashtra 4. Tamil Nadu |
| A. | 4, 2, 3 and 1 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 1, 4 and 3 |
| D. | 4, 2, 1 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 4, 2, 1 and 3 | |
| 1857. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Podsol soil is found in the coniferous biome. 2. Podsol soil is acidic in nature. 3. Podsol soil is found in cold humid climate. Code: |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1858. |
Tropical cyclones in Australia are called |
| A. | Willy willy |
| B. | Hurricanes |
| C. | Easterly waves |
| D. | Typhoons |
| Answer» B. Hurricanes | |
| 1859. |
Which one of the following National Parks is not correctly matched? |
| A. | Anshi National park Kamataka |
| B. | Balpakhran National Park Manipur |
| C. | Bandhavgrah Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | MoIIem National Park Goa |
| Answer» C. Bandhavgrah Madhya Pradesh | |
| 1860. |
An anti-cyclone 1. is an intense low pressure system. 2. has winds blowing clockwise in the southern hemisphere. 3. is accompanied by clear and settled weather conditions. 4. is more extensive, slower-moving and more persistent than a depression. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 | |
| 1861. |
The characteristics of a cyclone are I. Low pressure II. Convergent air III. Change in wind direction due to Coriolis force IV. Ascending air at the centre |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I, II and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1862. |
With reference to 'Dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is /are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the coast of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. 3. It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 1863. |
The virgin evergreen forest ecosystems devoid of altered land use practice are found in: |
| A. | Brahmaputra Valley |
| B. | Barak Valley |
| C. | Silent Valley |
| D. | Valley of Flowers |
| Answer» D. Valley of Flowers | |
| 1864. |
The absence of which among the following causes the temperature of the atmosphere to decrease with ascent along with decreasing density of air? 1. Vegetation 2. Water 3. Carbon dioxide 4. Oxygen 5. Nitrogen |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 5 | |
| 1865. |
Atmosphere with excess of carbon dioxide as a result of pollution could result in |
| A. | fall in temperature |
| B. | rise in temperature |
| C. | no change of temperature |
| D. | excess of ultraviolet rays reaching the earth |
| Answer» C. no change of temperature | |
| 1866. |
Which one of the following is not related to production of precipitation? |
| A. | Diabatic process |
| B. | Adiabatic process |
| C. | Ascent of Air |
| D. | Convergence of air |
| Answer» B. Adiabatic process | |
| 1867. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:1. In India, the UNESCO 'Man and Biosphere (MAB)' Programme was started in 1986.2. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was the first Biosphere Reserve of India. |
| 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 | |
| 1868. |
Which one of the following regions on the surface of Earth has Horse Latitudes? |
| A. | Equatorial low pressure belt |
| B. | Sub-tropical high pressure belt |
| C. | Sub-polar low pressure belt |
| D. | Polar high pressure belt |
| Answer» B. Sub-tropical high pressure belt | |
| 1869. |
Match list I with list II and find out the correct answer using code given below. List I (Air mass) List II (Property) A. Maritime Polar?????? 1. Cool dry B. Continent Polar????? 2. Cool moist C. Maritime Tropical??? 3. Warm moist D. Continental Tropical 4. Warm dry |
| A. | A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 |
| B. | A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 |
| C. | A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 |
| D. | A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 | |
| 1870. |
Match the following List I (Clouds) List II (Possible weather changes) A. Altostratus 1. Impending rain or snow B. Cumulus 2. Fair weather C. Stratocumulus 3. Possibility of rain D. Cirrus 4. Showery weather |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| D. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| Answer» B. A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2 | |
| 1871. |
The planetary winds that blow from the sub-tropical high pressure belts to the equator are known as [NDA 2017-I] |
| A. | westerly |
| B. | doldrums |
| C. | polar winds |
| D. | trade winds |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1872. |
A hot local wind blowing in Sahara desert is known as |
| A. | Haboob |
| B. | Karaburan |
| C. | Jooran |
| D. | Harmattan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1873. |
Which one of the following is a Mongoloid Tribe? |
| A. | Koches |
| B. | Jarawa |
| C. | Robha |
| D. | Shompen |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1874. |
The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where |
| A. | warm and cold atmospheric currents meet |
| B. | rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the sea |
| C. | warm and cold oceanic currents meet |
| D. | continental shelf is undulating |
| Answer» D. continental shelf is undulating | |
| 1875. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Biosphere reserves are rich in biological and cultural diversity. 2. In India, the 'Biosphere Reserves Programme5 was started in 1982. 3. In India, the total number of biosphere reserves is 18. |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | Only 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1876. |
Which of the following statement regarding ozone layer within the atmosphere is/are correct? 1. It absorbs most of the Ultraviolet radiation found the Sun's rays. 2. Chlorofluorocarbons are serious threat to the ozone layer. 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 | |
| 1877. |
Consider the following statements regarding land and sea breezes and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. They are more pronounced in the tropical zone 2. Sea breezes are more effective at night time 3. The effect of land and sea breezes decreases with latitude 4. Land breeze has smaller seaward penetration than the landward penetration of sea breeze. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1878. |
Match the following [NDA2017-II] List-I List-II (Local wind) (Area of Prevalence) A. Chinook 1 North African desert B. Foehn 2 Rocky mountain slopes of the USA C. Sirocco 3 Northern slopes of Alps D. Mistral 4 Sourthern slopes of Alps |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 | |
| 1879. |
The Bee-Fall, Apsara Vihar, Dutches Fall, Sundar Kund and Padmini Lakes are located in which of the following biosphere reserves: |
| A. | Agasthyamala |
| B. | Nanda Devi |
| C. | Panchmarhi |
| D. | Panna |
| Answer» D. Panna | |
| 1880. |
Which part of India receives rainfall both from Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea branch of summer monsoon? |
| A. | West Coastal Plain |
| B. | Deccan Plateau |
| C. | Lower Ganga Plain |
| D. | Punjab-Haryana Plains |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1881. |
Consider the following statements about the maize crop and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Maize is the most adaptive crop grown in varied agro-ecological conditions. 2. Maize is grown both in tropical and temperate climatic regions. 3. USA is the leading producer of maize in the world 4. In India, maize is the third most important crop in area after rice and wheat. 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» B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1882. |
The stratosphere is said to be ideal for flying jet aircraft. This is because |
| A. | this layer is rich in ozone which reduces fuel consumption |
| B. | the temperature is constant and ideal for aircraft engine efficiency |
| C. | this layer is out of the firing range of anti-aircraft guns |
| D. | of the absence of clouds and other weather phenomena |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1883. |
Which one of the following is most sensitive and vulnerable to frost? |
| A. | Banana |
| B. | Coffee |
| C. | Cotton |
| D. | Tea |
| Answer» B. Coffee | |
| 1884. |
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the given Indian cities in decreasing order of their normal annual rainfall? |
| A. | Kochi - Kolkata - Delhi - Patna |
| B. | Kolkata - Kochi - Patna - Delhi |
| C. | Kochi - Kolkata - Patna - Delhi |
| D. | Kolkata - Kochi - Delhi - Patna |
| Answer» D. Kolkata - Kochi - Delhi - Patna | |
| 1885. |
Clouds are me result of- [UK-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Evaporation |
| B. | Normal temperature lapse rate |
| C. | Catabatic lapse rate |
| D. | Condensation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1886. |
Which of the following sets represents the tribes of the Simlipal Biosphere Reserve? |
| A. | Gonda, Munda, Santhal and Kharias |
| B. | Bhumij, Munda, Santhal and Chenchu |
| C. | Bathudi, Kadar, Mankadias, and Santhal |
| D. | Ho, Kolha, Munda, and Shompen |
| Answer» B. Bhumij, Munda, Santhal and Chenchu | |
| 1887. |
Which one of the following biosphere reserves is characterized by estuaries, beaches, salt marshes, acacia, thorny bushes, pearl oysters, coral reefs, mangroves and many small island ecosystems? |
| A. | Gulf of Mannar |
| B. | Great Nicobar |
| C. | Rann of Kachchh |
| D. | Sundarbans |
| Answer» B. Great Nicobar | |
| 1888. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Sugar beet is the second most important source of sugar after sugarcane. 2. Sugar beet contributes 25 % of the total world's total sugar production. 3. Sugar beet is a potential source of ethanol. 4. The Valley of Kashmir has a good scope for the generation of a beet based sugar industry. 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» C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct | |
| 1889. |
Which one of the following is not an endangered species? |
| A. | Black Lion |
| B. | Black Rhino |
| C. | White Camel |
| D. | White Tiger |
| Answer» D. White Tiger | |
| 1890. |
Which of the following latitudinal extents relate to horse latitudes'? |
| A. | \[{{20}^{0}}-{{30}^{0}}\] North and South |
| B. | \[{{30}^{0}}-{{40}^{0}}\]North and South |
| C. | \[{{40}^{0}}-{{50}^{0}}\]North and South |
| D. | \[{{50}^{0}}-{{60}^{0}}\]North and South |
| Answer» C. \[{{40}^{0}}-{{50}^{0}}\]North and South | |
| 1891. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. A treaty is an agreement under international law entered into by sovereign states and international organizations. 2. A treaty may also be known as an (international) agreement, protocol, convention, pact or exchange of letters. 3. A party to treaty or contract that fails to live up to their obligations can be held liable under international law. 4. An amendment to a treaty or convention is known as a protocol. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1892. |
The highest area under shifting cultivation is in the state of: |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Meghalaya |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1893. |
The cyclonic storm occurring over the Caribbean Sea is 3 known as- |
| A. | Typhoon |
| B. | Willy-Willy |
| C. | Hurricane |
| D. | Cyclone |
| Answer» D. Cyclone | |
| 1894. |
Which one of the following biosphere reserves lies almost on the Tropic of Cancer? |
| A. | Nokrek |
| B. | Panchmarhi |
| C. | Simlipal |
| D. | Sundarbans |
| Answer» D. Sundarbans | |
| 1895. |
Although hot deserts have a very low annual rainfall, occasional heavy rain storms do occur and these sometimes produce steep-sided, flat-floored valleys called |
| A. | gorges |
| B. | wadi |
| C. | canyons |
| D. | barchans |
| Answer» C. canyons | |
| 1896. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Ecologically, India is divided into the Palaearctic and Malayan Realms. 2. The Himalayan region represents the Palaearctic Realm. 3. India, excluding the Himalayas is represented by Malayan Realm, |
| 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. | |
| 1897. |
DIRECTIONS: The following questions consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II, you are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the code given below. [NDA 2017-II] Statement I Wind is deflected to the right in Northern Hemisphere and to the left in Southern hemisphere from its normal course. Statement II Earth rotates from West-to-East. |
| 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» B. Both the statements are individually true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I | |
| 1898. |
As we proceed from equator to poles, the daily range of temperature tends to |
| A. | decrease |
| B. | increase |
| C. | be constant |
| D. | fluctuate |
| Answer» B. increase | |
| 1899. |
Consider the following statements. Isotherms almost run parallel to the latitudes. In the northern hemisphere, the isotherms bend equator ward while crossing landmasses and pole ward while crossing the oceans. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both I and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1900. |
The Dudhi and Tawa rivers traverse which of the following National Parks? |
| A. | Achanakmar-Amarkantak |
| B. | Panchmarhi |
| C. | Seshachalam |
| D. | Simlipal |
| Answer» C. Seshachalam | |