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Geography UPSC PYQ 2021

7 questions from the UPSC 2021 examination.

7 questions

1Mediumprelims2 marks
Atmosphere & Climatology

Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds. 2. In the temperate zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer than the western sections. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
2Easyprelims2 marks
Indian Physical Geography

With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of

Aglaciers
Bmangrove areas
CRamsar sites
Dsaline lakes
3Easyprelims2 marks
Indian Agriculture & Land Use

Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?

ASugarcane
BSunflower
CPearl millet
DRed gram
4Easyprelims2 marks
Indian Rivers & Water Resources

With reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements: 1. The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater. 2. The amount of water in polar ice caps and glaciers is more than the amount of groundwater. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
5Easyprelims2 marks
Indian Agriculture & Land Use

The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of

Abrown forest soil
Bfissure volcanic rock
Cgranite and achist
Dshale and limestone
6Mediumprelims2 marks
Indian Rivers & Water Resources

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?

AChenab
BJhelum
CRavi
DSutlej
7Mediumprelims2 marks
Indian Rivers & Water Resources

Consider the following rivers : 1. Brahmani 2. Nagavali 3. Subarnarekha 4. Vamsadhara Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?

A1 and 2
B2 and 4
C3 and 4
D1 and 3
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