Geography

3 questions

• 2023 · Question 5 · Physical Geography

  Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?

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  (a)Bhitarkanika Mangroves(b)Marakkanam Salt Pans(c)Naupada Swamp(d)Rann of Kutch

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2023 · Question 63 · Physical Geography

  Consider the following statements : Statement–I : The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement–II : The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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  (a)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is the correct explanation for Statement–I(b)Both Statement–I and Statement–II are correct and Statement–II is not the correct explanation for Statement–I(c)Statement–I is correct but Statement–II is incorrect(d)Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II is correct

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2023 · Question 65 · Physical Geography

  Consider the following statements : 1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. 2. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right angles to the direction of wave propagation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  (a)1 only(b)2 only(c)Both 1 and 2(d)Neither 1 nor 2

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)