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  • 2026 · Question 11 · Indian Rivers

    Consider the following assertion : In the Pleistocene period either the Yamuna once flowed into the Indus, or the Sutlej flowed into the Yamuna and one major tributary of either had shifted from the Ganga to the Indus or vice versa. Which of the following is/are the basis of the above assertion ? 1. The Nadi-Sukta of the Rigveda 2. The explorations of the Sutlej and the Yamuna by Robert Bruce Foote 3. The presence of the same species of dolphins in both the Indus and the Ganga river systems Select the answer using the code given below :

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

  • 2026 · Question 25 · Indian Rivers

    Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information : 1. It has an antecedent drainage system. 2. It flows through three countries. 3. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is an important river for irrigation. 4. It does not form distributaries. Select the answer from the following :

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

  • 2026 · Question 26 · Indian Geography

    Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct ? 1. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States. 2. Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States. 3. Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State. Select the answer using the code given below :

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

  • 2026 · Question 33 · Climate

    With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate. 2. It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon. 3. Maximum precipitation is between December and May. Select the answer using the code given below :

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

  • 2026 · Question 34 · Indian Geography

    Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India ? 1. Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity 2. Presence of residual mountain ranges such as the Veliconda hills and Mahendragiri hills 3. Deep, V-shaped river valleys formed by fast-flowing rivers Select the answer using the code given below :

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

  • 2026 · Question 39 · World Geography

    Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct ? 1. It is the largest desert lake in the world. 2. The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert. 3. The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the ‘Jade Sea’. Select the answer using the code given below :

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