23 questions from the UPSC 2002 examination.
23 questions
Consider the following countries: 1. Brazil 2. Indonesia 3. Japan 4. Russia What is the descending order of the size of the following countries population wise?
Berber speaking community, frequently in the news, lives in
With reference to Indian transport systems, consider the following statements: 1. Indian railways system is the largest in the world. 2. National Highways cater to 45 per cent of the total road transport demand. 3. Among the states, Kerala has the highest density of surface road. 4. National Highway No. 7 is the longest in the country. Which of these statements are correct?
Assertion (A): 60°–65° latitudes in both the hemispheres have a low-pressure belt instead of high pressure. Reason (R): The low-pressure areas are permanent over oceans rather than on land.
Which one of the following is a lagoon?
Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean currents are the slow surface movement of water in the ocean. 2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth’s heat balance. 3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds. 4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean floor. Which of these statements are correct?
The average annual temperature of a meteorological station is 26 °C, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 9 °C. The station in Q is
Consider the following countries: 1. Albania 2. Bosnia Herzegovina 3. Croatia 4. Macedonia Which of these countries has/have Adriatic Sea as a boundary?
India's population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I (Period) with List II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Period) List II (Phase) A. 1901-21 1. Steady growth B. 1921-51 2. Rapid high growth C. 1951-81 3. Stagnant growth D. 1981-2001 4. High growth with definite signs of slowdown Codes: A B C D
With reference to India, which one of the following statements is correct?
In the map given below, four islands of Indian Ocean region, i.e. A) Seychelles, B) Chagos, C) Mauritius and D) Socatra are marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Match them and select the correct answer from the codes given below. Codes:
The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is
Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to our solar system?
Open stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in
Match List I (Mangrove) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Mangrove) A. Achra Ratnagiri B. Coondapur C. Pichavaram D. Vembanad List II (State) 1. Karnataka 2. Kerala 3. Andhra Pradesh 4. Maharashtra 5. Tamil Nadu Codes:
HINDALCO, an aluminium factory located at Renukoot owes its site basically to
For short-term climate prediction, which one of the following events, detected in the last decade, is associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in the Indian sub-continent?
Consider the following statements: 1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons 2. In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain 3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year 4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates Which of these statements are correct?
Sun’s halo is produced by the refraction of light in
Consider the following climatic and geographical phenomena: 1. Condensation 2. High temperature and humidity 3. Orography 4. Vertical wind Thunder-cloud development is due to which of these phenomena?
Consider the following countries of South Asia: 1. Bangladesh 2. India 3. Pakistan 4. Sri Lanka The descending order of literacy among these countries is
Assertion (A): The surface winds spiral inwards upon the centre of the cyclone. Reason (R): Air descends in the centre of the cyclone.
Match List I (Ethnic Community) with List II (Country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Ethnic community) A. Apatani B. Dayak C. Dinka D. Uighur List II (Country) 1. China 2. India 3. Indonesia 4. Sudan