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Geography UPSC PYQ 2018

47 questions from the UPSC 2018 examination. Showing a preview of 3 below — generate a full practice test to solve the rest.

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1Mediumprelims2 marks
Economic & Mineral Geography
Consider the following statements:
1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.
2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.
3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A1 and 2
B2 only
C1 and 3
D3 only
2Mediumprelims2 marks
Indian Physical Geography
Consider the following statements : i. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory.
2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.
3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A1 only
B2 and 3
C3 only
D1 and 3
3Medium50 marks
Q1 (Paper 2).
(a) Mark locations (Shyok River, Mawlynnong, Shravasti, Kori Creek, Amarkantak, Ghatshila, Tawang, Neyyar, Dandeli, Mulshi Lake) with significance in maximum 30 words each. (2x10=20 marks)
(b) "Explain the unusual intensity of dust storms and thunder storms across India in the premonsoon period of the year 2018." (10 marks)
(c) "Why is setting up of Water Management Boards a controversial issue in India?" (10 marks)
(d) "Keeping the recent developments in view, how can the energy crisis of India be circumvented by harnessing non-conventional energy resources?" (10 marks)

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