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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.
| 2451. |
Examine the following statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below 1. Isotherm of \[{{20}^{o}}C\] determines the pole ward growth of corals. 2. Rise in temperature during the El Nino event can lead to coral bleaching. 3. Corals grow well at greater depths in the sea where sun light cannot reach. 4. Corals thrive well in those ocean waters where salinity varies from 27% to 30% |
| A. | ?1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | ?2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | ?1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | ?1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2452. |
Consider the following statements regarding barrier reefs: 1. Barrier reefs are separated from the mainland by a lagoon. 2. Landward slope of a barrier reef is steeper than its seaward slope. 3. Barrier reefs are always found as continuous chain. 4. The surface of barrier reef is composed of boulders, coral debris and sand deposits Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | ?1 and 2????????? ? |
| B. | ?2 and 3 |
| C. | ?3 and 4????????? ? |
| D. | ?1 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2453. |
Consider the following statements 1. In deep sea, tsunamis travel at very high speeds varying from 500 to 700 km ph. 2. Their speed is further increased when they reach the coast Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and-2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 2454. |
Which of the following conditions is not suitable for the occurrence of a tidal bore? |
| A. | ?Narrow, low-lying shallow, constrict coastal river with gentle slope |
| B. | ?A narrow bay with tapering head |
| C. | ?A small tide with wave height less than 2 metres |
| D. | ?Decreasing depth of water with increasing distance inland from the coast |
| Answer» D. ?Decreasing depth of water with increasing distance inland from the coast | |
| 2455. |
Match List I with List II and find out the correct answer using the codes given below: List I?????????????? List II (Current)?????????? (Location) A. Benguela Current 1. East coast of South America B. Falkland current 2. West coast of Africa C. Kuroshio current 3. East court of Japan D. Gulf Stream???? 4. East coast of U.S.A. |
| A. | ???????????????????? A-1 ???? B-2?????? C-4????? D-3 |
| B. | ???????????????????? A-2????? B-1?????? C-3????? D-4 |
| C. | ???????????????????? A-4????? B-3?????? C-2????? D-1 |
| D. | ???????????????????? 3????????? 4????????? 1????????? 2 |
| Answer» C. ???????????????????? A-4????? B-3?????? C-2????? D-1 | |
| 2456. |
Consider the following statements 1. Spring tides occur at the time of full moon. 2. Neap tides occur at the time of new moon. |
| 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» B. Only 2 is correct | |
| 2457. |
Currents surrounding the Sargasso Sea are 1. Gulf stream 2. North Atlantic Drift 3. Norwegian current 4. Labrador Current 5. Canaries Current 6. Counter Equatorial current |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 are correct |
| B. | 2, 3, 4, 5 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2, 5 are correct |
| D. | 1, 3, 4, 6 are correct |
| Answer» D. 1, 3, 4, 6 are correct | |
| 2458. |
Which the following statements regarding currents of the North Atlantic Ocean are not correct? |
| A. | ?Trade winds maintain fairly steady near North Equatorial current. |
| B. | ?Huge quantity of water is accumulated in the Caribbean Sea. |
| C. | ?On reaching the American coast, the North Equatorial current of the Atlantic Ocean is divided into Antilles current and Caribbean current. |
| D. | ?Florida current is the slowest of all the currents of the North Atlantic Ocean. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2459. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Continental shelf is that part of the continents which has submerged under the sea 2. Continental shelves can be a great source of minerals in the world 3. Continental shelves are devoid of any form of plant and animal life 4. Width of the continental shelves in inversely proportional to their slope Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 2460. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Boundary between surface waters and deeper waters is known as thermocline. 2. Temperature above the thermocline layer is lower than that of the layer below thermocline. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 2461. |
Which of the following factors does not cause ocean currents? |
| A. | ?Prevailing winds???????????????? |
| B. | ?Rotation of the earth???????????? |
| C. | ?Revolution of the earth?? |
| D. | ?Temperature differences |
| Answer» D. ?Temperature differences | |
| 2462. |
Examine the following statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below 1. The average salinity of the oceans is 35% 2. Salinity of the Mediterranean Sea decreases from east to west. 3. Salinity of the Red Sea increases from south to north. 4. Salinity of the Persian Gulf increases from its head to the interior. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2463. |
Consider the following statements regarding salinity of the ocean waters. 1. The salinity patterns of the surface waters of the Pacific Ocean are influenced largely by wind, rain and evaporation. 2. The water within the belt of calms and variable winds near the equator has lower salinity as compared to those in the trade wind bells. 3. The higher salinity in the open Pacific occurs in the southern tropical belt. 4. The lowest salinities occur in area near the Aleutian Islands. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 2464. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using codes given below the list. List I (Oceanic Trench) List II (Location) A. Aleutian??????? 1. Indian Ocean B. Kermadic?????? 2. North Pacific Ocean C. Sunda????????? 3. South Pacific Ocean D. S. Sandwich???? 4. South Atlantic Ocean |
| A. | A-2 ?????????????? B-4????? C-1?????? D-3 |
| B. | A-2??????????????? B-3????? C-1?????? D-4 |
| C. | A-1??????????????? B-3????? C-2?????? D-4 |
| D. | A-1??????????????? B-4????? C-2?????? D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-1??????????????? B-3????? C-2?????? D-4 | |
| 2465. |
Match list I with list II and find out the correct answer by using the codes given below. List I (Feature) List II (Location) A. Natal Basin 1. S.W. of Madagascar B. Sierra Leone Basin 2. Between \[{{0}^{o}}\]to\[{{10}^{o}}N\] and \[{{10}^{o}}\]to\[{{20}^{o}}W\] C. Albatross plateau 3. East Tropical Pacific Ocean D. Murray seas carp 4. Off the west coast of North America |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| D. | A4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| Answer» B. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 | |
| 2466. |
Consider the following statements 1. Yellow Sea lies between China and Japan 2. Adriatic Sea lying between Italy and Greece is an example of deep marginal sea Which of the above statements 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 | |
| 2467. |
Consider the following oceans of the world 1. Pacific Ocean 2. North Atlantic Ocean 3. South Atlantic Ocean 4. Indian Ocean 5. Southern Ocean 6. Arctic Ocean Which is the correct sequence of these oceans according to descending order of their average depths? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| B. | 2, 4, 5, 1, 3, 6 |
| C. | 4, 3, 1, 2, 6, 5 |
| D. | 3, 4, 2, 1, 5, 6 |
| Answer» B. 2, 4, 5, 1, 3, 6 | |
| 2468. |
Match list I with list II List I??????????????? (Islands)???????????? List II (Location) A. Masshal???????? 1. South Pacific Ocean B, Tonga????????? 2. North Pacific Ocean C. Cape Verde????? 3. North Atlantic Ocean D. Crozet????????? 4. South Indian Ocean |
| A. | A-2 ?????????????? B-1????? C-3?????? D-4 |
| B. | A-1??????????????? B-2????? C-3?????? D-4 |
| C. | A-3??????????????? B-4????? C-2?????? D-1 |
| D. | A-4??????????????? B-3????? C-1?????? D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-1??????????????? B-2????? C-3?????? D-4 | |
| 2469. |
Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given below. List I List II A. Welvis Ridge?????????? 1. North Atlantic Ocean B. Wyville Thomsan Ridge 2. South Atlantic Ocean C. Clarion Fracture zone 3. Indian Ocean D. Cocos-Keeling Basin 4. North Pacific Ocean |
| A. | A-2 ?????????????? B-1????? C-3?????? D-4 |
| B. | A-1??????????????? B-2????? C-4?????? D-3 |
| C. | A-3??????????????? B-4????? C-1?????? D-2 |
| D. | A-4??????????????? B-3????? C-2?????? D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-1??????????????? B-2????? C-4?????? D-3 | |
| 2470. |
What is the correct sequence of features on the sea floor starting from the coast to greater depths? |
| A. | ?Continental shelf, continental slope, continental rise, abyssal plain |
| B. | ?Abyssal plain, continental rise, continental slope, continental shelf |
| C. | ?Continental slope, continental rise, abyssal plain, continental shelf |
| D. | ?Continental rise, continental slope, continental shelf, abyssal plain |
| Answer» B. ?Abyssal plain, continental rise, continental slope, continental shelf | |
| 2471. |
.Refinance facility is provided by NABARD. Which institutions can avail this facility? |
| A. | ?State co-operative banks |
| B. | ?Regional rural banks |
| C. | ?Commercial bank |
| D. | ?All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2472. |
Consider the following statements 1. Saline sea water which is refined and transformed into fresh water is known as 'manufactured water' 2. All coastal areas of India have sands which contain large quantities of monazite. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | ?1 only???? |
| B. | ?2 only |
| C. | ?Both 1 and 2???? ??????????? |
| D. | ?Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. ?2 only | |
| 2473. |
Consider the following oceans with respect to extent of continent slopes |
| A. | ?Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean |
| B. | ?Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean |
| C. | ?Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean |
| D. | ?Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean Which of the above is the correct sequence in descending order of percentage of area occupied by continental slopes in the respective oceans? |
| Answer» D. ?Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean Which of the above is the correct sequence in descending order of percentage of area occupied by continental slopes in the respective oceans? | |
| 2474. |
Formation of ravines is typical of soil erosion by water. What is the correct sequence of states suffering from ravines? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat |
| C. | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat | |
| 2475. |
Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (Soils) List II (Chief characterizes) A. Peaty soils 1. Found in humid regions due to accumulation of organic matter B. Red soils 2. Formed due to weathering of ancient rocks C. Alluvial soils 3. It is formed by deposition of sediment. D. Laterite soils 4. Poor for agriculture but provide good building material Code: |
| A. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| B. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| C. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| D. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 | |
| 2476. |
Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Biosphere Reserve) List II (Key feature) A. Nokrek 1. Dugong or sea cow B. Manas 2. Golden Langur, Red Panda C. Great Nicobar 3. Saltwater Crocodile D. Pachmarhi 4. Giant squirrel, flying squirrel Code: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 | |
| 2477. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The forest cover in India continues around 20% of its geographical area. 2. The National Forest Action Programme aims at bringing one third of the area of India under tree/forest cover. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both land 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 2478. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The most peculiar feature of littoral and swamp forests is that they can survive and grow both in fresh and brackish water. 2. Littoral and swamp forests can be found in all the deltas and estuaries of India. 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» B. Only 2 is correct | |
| 2479. |
The study of earthquakes and their bearings on the internal structure of the Earth is called |
| A. | Glaciology |
| B. | Seismology |
| C. | Geology |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Geology | |
| 2480. |
Which one of the following concepts is associated with Vidal de La Blache? |
| A. | Determinism |
| B. | Possibilism |
| C. | Environmentalism |
| D. | Probabilism |
| Answer» C. Environmentalism | |
| 2481. |
General geography was written by |
| A. | Bernhardus Varenius |
| B. | Ptolemy |
| C. | Blanche |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Ptolemy | |
| 2482. |
Who wrote the book 'Geography'? |
| A. | Carl Ritter |
| B. | Blanche |
| C. | Ptolemy |
| D. | Humboldt |
| Answer» D. Humboldt | |
| 2483. |
Who was the first man to discuss about geography? |
| A. | Pythagoras |
| B. | Eratosthenes |
| C. | Aristotle |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Aristotle | |
| 2484. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:List I (Institute)List II (City)(a) The Institute of Rain and Moist Deciduous Forests1. Bengaluru(b) The Institute of Wood Science and Technology2. Coimbatore(c) The Institute of Forest Genetics3. Jorhat(d) Tropical Forest Research Institute4. JabalpurCode: |
| A. | a-3 b-1 c-4 d-2 |
| B. | a-3 b-1 c-2 d-4 |
| C. | a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 |
| D. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| Answer» C. a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 | |
| 2485. |
Turkey is located between [IAS Prelims 2014 - 1] |
| A. | Black Sea and Caspian Sea |
| B. | Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea |
| C. | Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea |
| D. | Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea |
| Answer» C. Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea | |
| 2486. |
Consider the following statements (1) Baffin Island is a type of continental glacier. (2) Cape Bretop Island is known for its coal fields. (3) Florida Keys are small islands of Coral origin. Which of the above are true? |
| A. | 1, 2 |
| B. | 2, 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» D. None of the above. | |
| 2487. |
DIRECTIONS:The following question consist of two statements, one labelled as the Assertion (A) and the other as 'Reason (R), You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below:Assertion (A):Major natural regions of the world posses similar topography.Reason (R):Climate is a major influencing factor in a natural region. |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually 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» E. | |
| 2488. |
Which one the following port cities in Venezuela has been developed as an oil port? |
| A. | Caracas |
| B. | Maracaibo |
| C. | Maracay |
| D. | Carupano |
| Answer» C. Maracay | |
| 2489. |
DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?(River)(Countries)1.Niger -Guinea2.Orange -S. Africa3.Karai -Egypt4.Nile -MaliSelect the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 2490. |
Which one of the following cities in USA is a steel manufacturing centre? |
| A. | New York |
| B. | Rochester |
| C. | Chicago |
| D. | Dallon |
| Answer» D. Dallon | |
| 2491. |
DIRECTIONS:Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List-I (Naturel Vegetation of India)List-II (Annual Rainfall Received)A. Tropical evergreen forests1. 100-200 cmB. Tropical deciduous forests2. Above 200 cmC. Tropical dry forests3. Less than 50 cmD. Arid forests4. Above 300 cm 5. 50-100 cm Codes |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-5 D-3 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-5 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-5 D-3 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 | |
| 2492. |
Savanna natural region is characterized by which one of the following? |
| A. | A distinct wet and dry season with annual range of temperature between \[3{}^\circ C\]-\[8{}^\circ C\] |
| B. | Broad-leaf evergreen forests and grasses |
| C. | Uniformly high temperature throughout the year |
| D. | No spatial variation in mean annual rainfall |
| Answer» D. No spatial variation in mean annual rainfall | |
| 2493. |
The sea of Okhotsk is enclosed by the Kirill Islands, Northern Japan and a long peninsula. What is the name of this peninsula? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Sakhalin |
| C. | Hokaido |
| D. | Korea |
| Answer» B. Sakhalin | |
| 2494. |
Which one of the following volcanoes is called the Light House of the Mediterranean? |
| A. | Etna |
| B. | Vesuvius |
| C. | Kilimanjaro |
| D. | Stromboli |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2495. |
Which of the following is the correct arrangement of the layers of the atmosphere starting closest to the earth: |
| A. | Troposphere, Mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere |
| B. | Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere |
| C. | Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere |
| D. | Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere |
| Answer» D. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere | |
| 2496. |
Which of the following affects atmospheric pressure? |
| A. | Altitude |
| B. | Temperature |
| C. | Earth rotation |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2497. |
The Victoria Falls in Africa is located on which river? |
| A. | Zaire |
| B. | Orange |
| C. | Zambezi |
| D. | Niger |
| Answer» D. Niger | |
| 2498. |
The Great Barrier Reef is broken in gaps due to |
| A. | outpouring of river water into the sea |
| B. | wave action |
| C. | oceanic currents |
| D. | tropical cyclones |
| Answer» B. wave action | |
| 2499. |
Intensive subsistence farming is prevalent in |
| A. | Canada |
| B. | China |
| C. | USA |
| D. | Ukraine |
| Answer» C. USA | |
| 2500. |
Which water body separates Australia from New Zealand? |
| A. | Cook Straits |
| B. | Megallan |
| C. | Tasman Sea |
| D. | Great Barrier Reef |
| Answer» D. Great Barrier Reef | |