Geography

8 questions

• 2018 · Question 13 · World Geography

  Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities ? 1. Aral Sea 2. Black Sea 3. Lake Baikal Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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  (a)1 only(b)2 and 3(c)2 only(d)1 and 3

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

• 2018 · Question 27 · Minerals and Resources

  Consider the following statements : 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines. 3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  (a)1 and 2(b)2 only(c)1 and 3(d)3 only

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

• 2018 · Question 29 · Regions of India

  Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi ?

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  (a)Bengaluru(b)Hyderabad(c)Nagpur(d)Pune

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

• 2018 · Question 57 · Physical Geography

  Consider the following statements : 1. The Earth’s magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years. 2. When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago, there was 54% oxygen and no carbon dioxide. 3. When living organisms originated, they modified the early atmosphere of the Earth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  (a)1 only(b)2 and 3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3

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

• 2018 · Question 59 · Agriculture

  With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation Agriculture” assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture ? 1. Avoiding the monoculture practices 2. Adopting minimum tillage 3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops 4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface 5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotations Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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  (a)1, 3 and 4(b)2, 3, 4 and 5(c)2, 4 and 5(d)1, 2, 3 and 5

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

• 2018 · Question 77 · Water Resources

  Which one of the following is an artificial lake ?

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  (a)Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)(b)Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)(c)Nainital (Uttarakhand)(d)Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)

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

• 2018 · Question 82 · Soils

  With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements : 1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity. 2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle. 3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  (a)1 and 2 only(b)3 only(c)1 and 3 only(d)1, 2 and 3

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

• 2018 · Question 85 · Regions of India

  Consider the following statements : 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory. 2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar. 3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  (a)1 only(b)2 and 3(c)3 only(d)1 and 3

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