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This section includes 2658 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2601. |
Which one among the following peaks is the highest? |
| A. | Dhaula Giri |
| B. | Namcha Barw |
| C. | Nanda Devi |
| D. | Nanga Parvat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2602. |
Which of the following is not true with regard to the coastal plains of India? |
| A. | The west coast has a narrow alluvial margin interspersed by hilly terrain |
| B. | The eastern coast has a wide plain with well-developed deltas of the major rivers |
| C. | The west coast has little indentation except towards the south |
| D. | The west and east coasts have the same alluvial features |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2603. |
Which one among the following states does not form part of the Narmada basin? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Gujrat |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» D. Maharashtra | |
| 2604. |
Which among the following states of India have common borders with Pakistan? |
| A. | Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan |
| B. | Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Gujarat |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan |
| D. | Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan | |
| 2605. |
The channel separating the Andaman Island from the Nicobar Islands is known as |
| A. | Coco channel |
| B. | channel |
| C. | Duncan passage |
| D. | somboraro channel |
| Answer» C. Duncan passage | |
| 2606. |
Where does the Jhelum river emerge forming the India- Pakistan boundary? |
| A. | Iranian Plateau |
| B. | Potwar Plateau |
| C. | Rohtas Plateau |
| D. | Shillong Plateau |
| Answer» C. Rohtas Plateau | |
| 2607. |
Which of the following Indian stats does not have a Common International border with Bangladesh? |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Vest Bengal |
| C. | Tripura |
| D. | Asom |
| Answer» B. Vest Bengal | |
| 2608. |
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of passes when one travels along the Himalayas from Kashmir to Sikkim? |
| A. | Zozila-Nathula-Shipkila |
| B. | Nathula-Shipkila-Zozila |
| C. | Nathula-Zozila-Shipkila |
| D. | Zozila-Shipkila-Nathula |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2609. |
Where is the Nanda Devi peak located? |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Uttarakhand |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Nepal |
| Answer» C. Sikkim | |
| 2610. |
Which one of the following is the largest canal? |
| A. | Sharda Canal |
| B. | Lower Ganga Canal |
| C. | Upper Ganga Canal |
| D. | Yamuna Canal (West) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2611. |
Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are: |
| A. | Beas and Chenab only |
| B. | Beas and Ravi only |
| C. | Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej only |
| D. | Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Stalely and Yamuna |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2612. |
Which one is not an important characteristic of the Himalayan river? |
| A. | They have a great capacity for erosion |
| B. | They have a perennial flow |
| C. | They do not form gorges |
| D. | Many of them have their sources in the inner Himalaya |
| Answer» D. Many of them have their sources in the inner Himalaya | |
| 2613. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List I (Himalayan List II (State) A. K2 1. Uttarakhand B. Nanda Devi 2. Jammu & Kashmir C. Tara Pahar 3. Sikkim D. Kanchenjunga 4. Himachal Pradesh Code: |
| A. | A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 | |
| 2614. |
DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List-I (Peak)List-II (State)A.Dodabetta1.MaharashtraB.Guru Shikhar2.Madhaya PradeshC.Kalsubai3.Tamil NaduD.Dhupgarh4.RajasthanCodes: |
| A. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 | |
| 2615. |
The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? 1. It occupies a linear rift valley. 2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. 3. The land slopes to the west from Central India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 2616. |
Arrange the following tributaries of river Indus from North to South : 1. Chenab 2. Jhelum 3. Ravi 4. Sutlej Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 4-3-1-2 |
| B. | 2-3-1-4 |
| C. | 1-2-3-4 |
| D. | 2-1-3-4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2617. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Ranjit Sagar Dam is on the river Beas. 2. Hirakund Dam is on the river Damodar. 3. The reservoir Gandhi Sagar is on the river Chambal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2618. |
From west to east, what are the three main island groups in the Pacific called? |
| A. | Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia |
| B. | Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia |
| C. | Melanesia Polynesia and Micronesia |
| D. | Micronesia, Polynesia and Melanesia |
| Answer» B. Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia | |
| 2619. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using die code given below the Lists: [CDS 2016-II] List-I (Lake) List-II (Type) A. Ashtamudi Kayal 1. Residual (sweet water) B. Himayat Sagar 2. Lagoon C. Dal Lake 3. Glacial D. Tsomgo Lake 4. Artificial (sweet water |
| A. | A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 | |
| 2620. |
Severe tropical typhoon 'Nida' in (August 2016) hit the city of Shenzhen- [RBI 2016] |
| A. | China |
| B. | Thailand |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Indonesia |
| Answer» B. Thailand | |
| 2621. |
Which of the following is not a major plate of the world'? |
| A. | American plate |
| B. | Caribbean plate |
| C. | Australian plate |
| D. | Pacific plate |
| Answer» C. Australian plate | |
| 2622. |
Which is the largest riverine Islands of the World'? |
| A. | Majuli Island in Brahmaputra River in Assam |
| B. | Marajo Island in Amazon River in Brazil |
| C. | Tupinambarana Island in Amazon River in Brazil |
| D. | Boven Digul Island in Digul River in Indonesia |
| Answer» B. Marajo Island in Amazon River in Brazil | |
| 2623. |
Which one of the following countries has the longest coastal line? [UP-PCS 2015] |
| A. | Mia |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Australia |
| D. | Brazil |
| Answer» C. Australia | |
| 2624. |
Which of the following land forms is not formed by wind action? |
| A. | Stone Latice |
| B. | Mushroom or Gara |
| C. | Sandbars |
| D. | Inselberg |
| Answer» D. Inselberg | |
| 2625. |
Which one of the following is a warm ocean current? [UP-PCS 2009] |
| A. | East Australian current |
| B. | West Australian current |
| C. | Benguela current |
| D. | Peru current |
| Answer» B. West Australian current | |
| 2626. |
Cordillera in North America is a [NDA 2013-II] |
| A. | river basin |
| B. | high plateau |
| C. | inland lake |
| D. | mountain system |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2627. |
Which one among the following is the type of the Comoros Islands, which lie in the Indian Ocean between Northern Madagascar and the African Coast?[NDA 2012-II] |
| A. | Volcanic |
| B. | Glacial eroded |
| C. | Eolian deposited |
| D. | Folded |
| Answer» B. Glacial eroded | |
| 2628. |
The pacific Islands from new Guinea South East-wards to the Fiji Islands' group is called [NDA 2009-II] |
| A. | The Polynesia |
| B. | The Mellanesia |
| C. | The Micronesia |
| D. | The Autralasia |
| Answer» C. The Micronesia | |
| 2629. |
Which of the following straits is not in Asia? [NDA 2007-II] |
| A. | Malacca Strait |
| B. | Bass Strait |
| C. | Formosa Strait |
| D. | Molucca Strait |
| Answer» C. Formosa Strait | |
| 2630. |
Which among the following statements about has North Atlantic Drift is/are correct? I. It keeps the west coast of Northern Europe ice free II. It is responsible for the w arm air mass which interact with the cold air mass from the Polar region and causes rainfall in Western Europe. III. It meets the Labrador Current near Vancouver Island and causes dense fog. Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II only |
| C. | II only |
| D. | I and III only |
| Answer» C. II only | |
| 2631. |
Consider the following statements: 1. A desert is a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs. 2. The Sahara desert is the largest singles stretch desert. 3. The next biggest desert is the Great Australian desert. Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2632. |
The general climate of the equatorial regions is |
| A. | hot and humid |
| B. | warm and humid |
| C. | hot and dry |
| D. | highly seasonal |
| Answer» B. warm and humid | |
| 2633. |
Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Agents of erosion) List-II (Topographical feature) A. Running water 1. Cirque B. Glacier 2. Barchan C. Wind 3. Rift Valley D. Underground Water 4. Do line 5. Gorge |
| A. | A-5; B-1; C-2; D-4 |
| B. | A-5; B-2; C-1; D-3 |
| C. | A-4; B-2; C-1; D-5 |
| D. | A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-5; B-2; C-1; D-3 | |
| 2634. |
Bhabar is an example of |
| A. | Pan plane |
| B. | Piedmont plain |
| C. | Till plain |
| D. | Deltaic plain |
| Answer» 2 , 3. Till plain | |
| 2635. |
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Processes) List-II (Land forms) A. Permafrost 1. Flood plain B. Diastrophism 2. Pingo C. Running water 3. Stack D. Sea waves 4. Horst |
| A. | A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-1 B-2 C-2 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 | |
| 2636. |
The maximum rainfall in India is received from- [UK-PSC (F) 2015] |
| A. | South-West monsoon |
| B. | Retreating monsoon |
| C. | North-Eastern monsoon |
| D. | Cyclones |
| Answer» B. Retreating monsoon | |
| 2637. |
If the Sun rises at Tirap in Arunachal Pradesh al 5.00 am (1ST), then what time (1ST) the Sun will rise in Kandia in Gujarat? [UP-PCS 2010-I] |
| A. | About 5.30 a.m. |
| B. | About 6.00 a.m. |
| C. | About 7.00 a.m. |
| D. | About 7.30 a.m. |
| Answer» D. About 7.30 a.m. | |
| 2638. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [NDA/NA2013-II] List-I (Land form of peninsular India) List-II (Predominant rock) A. Marwar upland 1. Quartzites Shales, Schists B. Bundelkhand upland 2. Sandstone, Shale, Limestone C. Meghalaya upland 3. Granite and Gneiss D. Maharashtra plateau 4. Basalt |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 | |
| 2639. |
Which one among the following is the coral group of island of India? [NDA/NA 2014] |
| A. | Andaman |
| B. | Nicobar |
| C. | Minicoy |
| D. | Lakshadweep |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2640. |
Doddabetta Peak is located in the |
| A. | Anaimalai |
| B. | Mahendragiri |
| C. | Nilgiris |
| D. | Shevaroys |
| Answer» D. Shevaroys | |
| 2641. |
DIRECTION: The following questions consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to exam me these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the code given below: [2014-II] Statement I: India's off shore and deep sea fish catch is very poor considering the marine potential. Statement II: Indian coast does not have many gulfs, bays, estuaries and backwaters. [2015-I] |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I | |
| 2642. |
What would be the influence on the weather conditions when in mid-winter a feeble high pressure develops over North-Western part of India? [2014-I] 1. High and dry winds would blow outward from this high pressure area. 2. The Northern plain would become cold. 3. Scorching winds (locally called loo) would blow during the day time. 4. There would be torrential rains brought by thunderstorms. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 2643. |
What is the characteristic feature of Narmada Valley? [2010-II] |
| A. | Volcanic origin |
| B. | Structural origin |
| C. | Glacial origin |
| D. | Aeolian origin |
| Answer» C. Glacial origin | |
| 2644. |
Which one of the following longitudes determines the Indian standard time? [2009-I] |
| A. | \[85.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] |
| B. | \[86.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] |
| C. | \[84.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] |
| D. | \[82.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2645. |
Which one of the following is correct? The Palghat Gap serves inland communications from [2007-II] |
| A. | Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram |
| B. | Chennai to Kochi |
| C. | Pune to Mumbai |
| D. | Bengaluru to Mangalore |
| Answer» B. Chennai to Kochi | |
| 2646. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located at the windward side of Western Ghats II. Vidarbha region experiences semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region III. In India monsoon readies Kashmir valley at the last Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | I and II only |
| C. | II and III only |
| D. | I only |
| Answer» B. I and II only | |
| 2647. |
Consider the following regions of India 1. Western Ghats 2. Aravali Hills 3. Eastern Himalayas Which of the above is/are biodiversity hot spot/hot spots? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 2648. |
Which of the following shows the correct geographical spread of the plateaus? 1. Chota Nagpur Plateau - much of Jharkhand. West Bengal and adjacent parts of Orissa, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. 2. Deccan Plateau - Vindhyas to the north and flanked by the Eastern and Western Ghats. 3. Malwa Plateau - Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and 4. Malwa Plateau - Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Gujarat. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2649. |
As per geological periods the correct sequence of older of the following is 1. Aravali 2. Himalayas 3. Deccan plateau 4. Eastern Ghat |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| C. | 1, 4, 3, 2 |
| D. | 2, 1, 4, 3 |
| Answer» D. 2, 1, 4, 3 | |
| 2650. |
The Mt. Everest is situated in the region of |
| A. | Assam Himalayas |
| B. | Kumaon Himalayas |
| C. | Nepal Himalayas |
| D. | Punjab Himalayas |
| Answer» D. Punjab Himalayas | |