The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Indian Mapping Examination, a crucial component of the Geography optional paper, serves as a gateway for aspirants to demonstrate their adeptness in cartography, spatial analysis, and geographical understanding. This examination, conducted by one of India’s most prestigious institutions, evaluates candidates’ proficiency in interpreting and analyzing maps, while also testing their knowledge of geographical concepts and principles. Through this examination, aspirants are tasked with showcasing their ability to decipher intricate geographical information, interpret spatial relationships, and apply cartographic techniques to solve real-world problems. With its rigorous evaluation process, the UPSC Indian Mapping Examination stands as a testament to the importance of geographical literacy and spatial reasoning in shaping India’s administrative and developmental landscape.
Q: On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations whether physical/ commercial/ economic/ ecological/ environmental / cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry: 2×10=20
(i) Ziro Valley
(ii) Khecheopalri Lake
(iii) Toranmal
(iv) Subarnarekha River
(v) Koderma
(vi) Sir Creek
(vii) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
(viii) Peechi Dam
(ix) Digha Beach
(x) Pamban Island
Answer:
Zero Valley:
- Zero valleys is a tourist place and it is located in the Lower Subansiri district of
Arunachal Pradesh. - It is famous for exotic hills, terraced rice fields, lush bamboo forests, and wildlife.st of Gangtok in Sikkim.
Khecheopalri Lake:
- Khecheopalri lake is a sacred lake for both Buddhists and Hindus.
- It is also called a “Wish-fulfilling lake ".
- It is located 147 kilometers west of Gangtok in Sikkim.
Toranmal:
- Toranmal is a hill station located in the Satpura range.
- It is located in the Nandurbar district of Maharashtra.
- Toranmal is famous for natural beauty and sugarcane production.
Subarnarekha River:
- Subarnarekha river is also known as the golden river.
- It flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha.
- The famous Hudru fall in Ranchi is located in the Subarnarekha river.
- Ghatshila, Jamshedpur, and Ranchi cities are located along the Subarnarekha
River.
Koderma:
- Koderma is a mining town and it is located in Jharkhand.
- Koderma is famous for the production of world-class mica and it is also known
as the mica capital of India.
Sir Creek:
- Sir Creek was originally known as Ban Ganga.
- It is a 96 km tidal estuary located on the border between India and Pakistan.
- It separates Gujarat state in India from the Sindh provinces in Pakistan.
- It is also disputed between India and Pakistan.
Periyar Wildlife sanctuary:
- Periyar wildlife sanctuary is a protected area which is located in Kerala.
- It is famous for Asian elephants and tigers.
- It is located in a watershed area of two rivers-Periyar and Pemba.
Peechi Dam:
- Peechi Dam is located in Kerala and built on the Manali river.
- It was established in 1958.
- It provides drinking water and irrigation facilities to Thrissur city.
Digha Beach:
- Digha Beach is the most popular beach in West Bengal. and it is a tourist place.
- Digha beach is losing areas due to heavy soil erosion.
Pamban Island:
- Pamban island is also known as Rameswaram Island. It is located between India
and Sri Lanka. - It is the largest island in Tamil Nadu.
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