{"id":40894,"date":"2024-05-04T16:34:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-04T16:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=40894"},"modified":"2024-05-04T16:34:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T16:34:36","slug":"upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions &#8211; Geography"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the intricate tapestry of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations, the geography segment of the Preliminary examination serves as a crucial thread. Often regarded as the cornerstone of understanding the world around us, geography encompasses the study of Earth&#8217;s landscapes, environments, and the interactions between humans and their surroundings. In the UPSC Prelims, geography questions are not merely inquiries into geographical facts and figures; they are gateways to comprehending the complex interplay of physical and human geography, geopolitics, environmental concerns, and socio-economic dynamics. From the majestic peaks of the Himalayas to the sprawling deltas of the Ganges, each question unfolds a narrative of the Earth&#8217;s diverse terrains, ecosystems, and civilizations. As aspirants delve into the realms of latitude and longitude, climatic patterns, and global phenomena, they embark on a journey of discovery that extends far beyond the confines of their textbooks, enriching their understanding of the world and its multifaceted intricacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4c9201a2c9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d4c9201a2c9\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q1_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q1. Consider the following statements:\">Q1. Consider the following statements:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_a\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q2_Consider_the_following_pairs\" title=\"Q2. Consider the following pairs:\">Q2. Consider the following pairs:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_A\" title=\"Ans. (A)\">Ans. (A)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q3_Consider_the_following_trees\" title=\"Q3. Consider the following trees:\">Q3. Consider the following trees:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_b\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q5_Which_one_of_the_following_is_the_best_example_of_repeated_falls_in_sea_level_giving_rise_to_present-day_extensive_marshland\" title=\"Q5. Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?\">Q5. Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_d\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q6_Ilmenite_and_rutile_abundantly_available_in_certain_coastal_tracts_of_India_are_rich_sources_of_which_one_of_the_following\" title=\"Q6. Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?\">Q6. Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_d-2\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q8_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q8. Consider the following statements:\">Q8. Consider the following statements:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_d-3\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q12_With_reference_to_the_Earths_atmosphere_which_one_of_the_following_statements_is_correct\" title=\"Q12. With reference to the Earth&#8217;s atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?\">Q12. With reference to the Earth&#8217;s atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_c\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q13_Consider_the_following_pairs\" title=\"Q13. Consider the following pairs:\">Q13. Consider the following pairs:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_c-2\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q14_Which_one_of_the_following_lakes_of_West_Africa_has_become_dry_and_turned_into_a_desert\" title=\"Q14. Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?\">Q14. Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_b-2\" title=\"Ans: (b)\">Ans: (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q15_Gandikota_canyon_of_South_India_was_created_by_which_one_of_the_following_rivers\" title=\"Q15. Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?\">Q15. Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_c-3\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q17_The_term_%E2%80%9CLevant%E2%80%9D_often_heard_in_the_news_roughly_corresponds_to_which_of_the_following_regions\" title=\"Q17. The term &#8220;Levant&#8221; often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?\">Q17. The term &#8220;Levant&#8221; often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_a-2\" title=\"Ans: (a)\">Ans: (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q18_The_black_cotton_soil_of_India_has_been_formed_due_to_the_weathering_of\" title=\"Q18. The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of\">Q18. The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_b-3\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q19_With_reference_to_%E2%80%98palm_oil_consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q19. With reference to \u2018palm oil\u2019, consider the following statements:\">Q19. With reference to \u2018palm oil\u2019, consider the following statements:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_b-4\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q20_With_reference_to_the_Indus_River_system_of_the_following_four_rivers_three_of_them_pour_into_one_of_them_which_joins_the_Indus_direct_Among_the_following_which_one_is_such_river_that_joins_the_Indus_direct\" title=\"Q20. With reference to the Indus River system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river that joins the Indus direct?\">Q20. With reference to the Indus River system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river that joins the Indus direct?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_d-4\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q21_Siachen_Glacier_is_situated_to_the\" title=\"Q21. Siachen Glacier is situated to the\">Q21. Siachen Glacier is situated to the<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_d-5\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q22_On_21st_June_the_Sun\" title=\"Q22. On 21st\u00a0June, the Sun\">Q22. On 21st\u00a0June, the Sun<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_a-3\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q23_What_is_common_to_the_places_known_as_Aliyar_Isapur_and_Kangsabati\" title=\"Q23. What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?\">Q23. What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_d-6\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q24_Which_one_of_the_following_is_an_artificial_lake\" title=\"Q24.\u00a0Which one of the following is an artificial lake?\">Q24.\u00a0Which one of the following is an artificial lake?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_a-4\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q25_Which_one_of_the_following_pairs_of_States_of_India_indicates_the_easternmost_and_westernmost_State\" title=\"Q25. Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?\">Q25. Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_d-7\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q26_Consider_the_following_pairs\" title=\"Q26. Consider the following pairs:\">Q26. Consider the following pairs:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_a-5\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q27_Which_one_of_the_following_regions_of_India_has_a_combination_of_mangrove_forest_evergreen_forest_and_deciduous_forest\" title=\"Q27. Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?\">Q27. Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_d-8\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q28_Which_one_of_the_following_National_Parks_has_a_climate_that_varies_from_tropical_to_subtropical_temperate_and_arcitc\" title=\"Q28. Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arcitc?\">Q28. Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arcitc?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_d-9\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q29%E2%80%9DEach_day_is_more_or_less_the_same_the_morning_is_clear_and_bright_with_a_sea_breeze_as_the_Sun_climbs_high_in_the_sky_heat_mounts_up_dark_clouds_form_then_rain_comes_with_thunder_and_lightning_But_rain_is_soon_over%E2%80%9D_Which_of_the_following_regions_is_described_in_the_above_passage\" title=\"Q29.&#8221;Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over.&#8221; Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?\">Q29.&#8221;Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over.&#8221; Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_b-5\" title=\"Ans. (b)\">Ans. (b)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q30_Which_one_of_the_following_is_the_national_aquatic_animal_of_India\" title=\"Q30. Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?\">Q30. Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_c-4\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Q31_In_a_particular_region_in_India_the_local_people_train_the_roots_of_living_tree_into_robust_bridges_across_streams_As_the_time_passes_these_bridges_become_stronger_These_unique_%E2%80%98Living_Root_Bridges_are_found_in\" title=\"Q31. In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living tree into robust bridges across streams. As the time passes these bridges become stronger. These unique \u2018Living Root Bridges\u2019 are found in\">Q31. In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living tree into robust bridges across streams. As the time passes these bridges become stronger. These unique \u2018Living Root Bridges\u2019 are found in<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Ans_a-6\" title=\"Ans. (a)\">Ans. (a)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-geography\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>Q<strong>1. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Meandering of the Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) All three<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Consider_the_following_pairs\"><\/span>Q<strong>2. Consider the following pairs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Port<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Well known as<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Kamarajar Port<\/td><td>First major port in India registered as a company<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>Mundra Port<\/td><td>Largest privately owned port in India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Visakhapatnam<\/td><td>Largest container port in Port India<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one pair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two pairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) All three pairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) None of the pairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_A\"><\/span>Ans. (A)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Consider_the_following_trees\"><\/span>Q<strong>3. Consider the following trees:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Mahua (Madhuca indica)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Teak (Tectona grandis)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many of the above are deciduous trees?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) All three<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) None<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Which_one_of_the_following_is_the_best_example_of_repeated_falls_in_sea_level_giving_rise_to_present-day_extensive_marshland\"><\/span><strong>Q5. Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Marakkanam Salt Pans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Naupada Swamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Rann of Kutch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Ilmenite_and_rutile_abundantly_available_in_certain_coastal_tracts_of_India_are_rich_sources_of_which_one_of_the_following\"><\/span><strong>Q6. Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Aluminium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Copper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Titanium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-2\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q8. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-I<\/strong>: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statement-II<\/strong>: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-3\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q12_With_reference_to_the_Earths_atmosphere_which_one_of_the_following_statements_is_correct\"><\/span><strong>Q12. With reference to the Earth&#8217;s atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) The total amount of insolation received at the equator is roughly about 10 times of that received at the poles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Infrared rays constitute roughly two-thirds of insolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water vapour that is concentrated in the lower atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Infrared waves are a part of the visible spectrum of electromagnetic waves of solar radiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c\"><\/span>Ans. (c)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q13_Consider_the_following_pairs\"><\/span><strong>Q13. Consider the following pairs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Reservoirs<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>States<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Ghataprabha<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Telangana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>Gandhi Sagar<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Indira Sagar<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>Maithon<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How many pairs given above are&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;correctly matched?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only one pair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only two pairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Only three pairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) All four pairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c-2\"><\/span>Ans. (c)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q14_Which_one_of_the_following_lakes_of_West_Africa_has_become_dry_and_turned_into_a_desert\"><\/span><strong>Q14. Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Lake Victoria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Lake Faguibine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Lake Oguta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Lake Volta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-2\"><\/span><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q15_Gandikota_canyon_of_South_India_was_created_by_which_one_of_the_following_rivers\"><\/span><strong>Q15. Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Cauvery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Manjira<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Pennar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Tungabhadra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c-3\"><\/span>Ans. (c)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q17_The_term_%E2%80%9CLevant%E2%80%9D_often_heard_in_the_news_roughly_corresponds_to_which_of_the_following_regions\"><\/span><strong>Q17. The term &#8220;Levant&#8221; often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) The entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-2\"><\/span><strong>Ans: (a)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q18_The_black_cotton_soil_of_India_has_been_formed_due_to_the_weathering_of\"><\/span><strong>Q18. The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) brown forest soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) fissure volcanic rock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) granite and schist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) shale and limestone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-3\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q19_With_reference_to_%E2%80%98palm_oil_consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span><strong>Q19. With reference to \u2018palm oil\u2019, consider the following statements:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.<\/li><li>The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.<\/li><li>The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 and 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-4\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q20_With_reference_to_the_Indus_River_system_of_the_following_four_rivers_three_of_them_pour_into_one_of_them_which_joins_the_Indus_direct_Among_the_following_which_one_is_such_river_that_joins_the_Indus_direct\"><\/span>Q20. <strong>With reference to the Indus River system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river that joins the Indus direct?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Chenab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Jhelum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Ravi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Sutlej<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-4\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q21_Siachen_Glacier_is_situated_to_the\"><\/span><strong>Q21. Siachen Glacier is situated to the<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) East of Aksai Chin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) East of Leh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) North of Gilgit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) North of Nubra Valley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-5\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q22_On_21st_June_the_Sun\"><\/span><strong>Q22. On 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0June, the Sun<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) does not set below the horizon at Antarctic Circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) shines vertically overhead at noon on the Equator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) shines vertically overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-3\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q23_What_is_common_to_the_places_known_as_Aliyar_Isapur_and_Kangsabati\"><\/span><strong>Q23. What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Recently discovered uranium deposits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Tropical rain forests<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Underground cave systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Water reservoirs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-6\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q24_Which_one_of_the_following_is_an_artificial_lake\"><\/span><strong>Q24.\u00a0Which one of the following is an artificial lake?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Nainital (Uttarakhand)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-4\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q25_Which_one_of_the_following_pairs_of_States_of_India_indicates_the_easternmost_and_westernmost_State\"><\/span><strong>Q25. Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Assam and Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Assam and Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-7\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q26_Consider_the_following_pairs\"><\/span><strong>Q26. Consider the following pairs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Place of Pilgrimage&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Location<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Srisailam&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; :&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nallamala Hills<\/li><li>Omkareshwar&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; :&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Satmala Hills<\/li><li>Pushkar&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; :&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mahadeo Hills<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the above pairs is\/are correctly matched?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_a-5\"><\/span>Ans. (a)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q27_Which_one_of_the_following_regions_of_India_has_a_combination_of_mangrove_forest_evergreen_forest_and_deciduous_forest\"><\/span><strong>Q27. Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) North Coastal Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) South-West Bengal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Southern Saurashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-8\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q28_Which_one_of_the_following_National_Parks_has_a_climate_that_varies_from_tropical_to_subtropical_temperate_and_arcitc\"><\/span><strong>Q28. Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arcitc?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Khangchendzonga National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Nadadevi National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Neora Valley National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Namdapha National Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d-9\"><\/span>Ans. (d)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q29%E2%80%9DEach_day_is_more_or_less_the_same_the_morning_is_clear_and_bright_with_a_sea_breeze_as_the_Sun_climbs_high_in_the_sky_heat_mounts_up_dark_clouds_form_then_rain_comes_with_thunder_and_lightning_But_rain_is_soon_over%E2%80%9D_Which_of_the_following_regions_is_described_in_the_above_passage\"><\/span><strong>Q29.&#8221;Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over.&#8221; Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Savannah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Equatorial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Monsoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Mediterranean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_b-5\"><\/span>Ans. (b)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q30_Which_one_of_the_following_is_the_national_aquatic_animal_of_India\"><\/span><strong>Q30. Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Saltwater crocodile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Olive ridley turtle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Gangetic dolphin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Gharial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c-4\"><\/span>Ans. 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