56 questions from the UPSC 2023 examination.
56 questions
About three-fourths of the world’s cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by
Discuss critically food and nutrition problems associated with the developing world.
With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements: [2023] 1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat. 2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar. 3. Bangladesh- China- India- Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China. How many of the above statements are correct?
Has Malthusian Theory been discredited in contemporary times ? Justify your answer.
Consider the following statements: 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake. 2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake. 3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following heavy industries:1. Fertilizer plants2. Oil refineries3. Steel plantsGreen hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?
Consider the following countries: 1. Bulgaria 2. Czech Republic 3. Hungary 4. Latvia 5. Lithuania 6. Romania How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?
Consider the following pairs: Port Well known as 1. Kamarajar Port: First major port in India registered as a company 2. Mundra Port: Largest privately owned port in India 3. Visakhapatnam Port: Largest container port in India How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs: [2023] Port - Well known as 1. Kamarajar Port - First major port in India registered as a company 2. Mundra Port - Largest privately owned port in India 3. Vishakhapatnam Port - Largest container port in India How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Explain the sequential development of areal differentiation as a fundamental concept in Human Geography.
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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statement-II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
"The stages of Demographic Transition are a reflection of uneven economic development across the globe." Explain with suitable examples.
What are the causes of origin of local winds ? Discuss their significance on prevailing weather and climate in various regions, with suitable examples.
Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?
"Evidences from palaeomagnetism and sea floor spreading have validated that continents and ocean basins have never been stationary." Elucidate with suitable diagrams.
Consider the following statements : 1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. 2. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right angles to the direction of wave propagation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
About three-fourths of world's cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by
Consider the following pairs :PortWell known as(1)Kamarajar PortFirst major port in India registered as a company(2)Mundra PortLargest privately owned port in India(3)Visakhapatnam PortLargest container port in India How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
"Boundaries and frontiers have different meanings in geographical literature." Substantiate your answer in the present context.
Consider the following statements: 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges. 2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range. 3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats. How many of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?
What is "Geostrophic Wind" ? Explain the relationship between barometric slope and air circulation.
Explain the characteristics and weather conditions associated with 'Anticyclones' giving suitable examples.
Explain population, resource use and development nexus in the Limits to Growth Model. Why has this model been criticized intensively ?
Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?
Consider the following statements: 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake. 2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake. 3. Meandering of the Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake. How many of the statements given above are correct?
What is ocean ranching ? How are aqua-cowboys related to such activities ?
With reference to the Earth's atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?
How does inversion of temperature occur ? Explain its significance on local weather with suitable examples.
Describe the concept of Planning Region. Explain the environmental and economic factors in the creation of such regions.
Consider the following infrastructure sectors:1. Affordable housing2. Mass rapid transport3. Healthcare4. Renewable energyOn how many of the above do UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?
How are ocean currents generated ? Discuss their effects on coastal climates with special reference to the Pacific Ocean.
What are the environmental implications of economic geology ? Discuss.
Discuss the different types of polarisation induced spatial inequalities and imbalances associated with growth poles.
Consider the following statements: 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of the Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges. 2. Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of the Satpura Range. 3. Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of the Western Ghats. How many of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements: 1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat. 2. The Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar. 3. Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China. How many of the above statements are correct?
"Rural settlements are expressions of the basic relationships between human beings and their physical and social environment." Discuss.
Consider the following pairs: Port Well known as 1. Kamarajar Port : First major port in India registered as a company 2. Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in India 3. Visakhapatnam : Largest container port in India How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Define Peneplains. Describe the landscape features associated with peneplains under different geomorphic cycles.
What are the factors affecting regional ecological changes ? How do these affect human health ?
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Differentiate between the characteristics of organic horizons and mineral horizons in a generalised soil profile.
With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements:1. None of them uses seawater.2. None of them is set up in a water-stressed district.3. None of them is privately owned.How many of the above statements are correct?
How is 'Deep Ecology' as a concept different from 'Shallow Ecology' ? Explain.
What is the relation between gender equity and human development ? Provide a list of commonly used gender related indices.
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement-II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rain forests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
How can Sustainable Land Management (SLM) harmonise the complimentary goals of environmental, economic and social opportunities ? Discuss.
Human migration is a reflection of the balance between push and pull factors. Elaborate with reference to the most recent diaspora.
Consider the following countries: [2023] 1. Bulgaria 2. Czech Republic 3. Hungary 4. Latvia 5. Lithuania 6. Romania How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?
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Give an account of marine resources and their economic significance. How has marine pollution affected such resources ?
Explain the problems and prospects of urban expansion in the context of urban fringe in developed and developing nations.
Consider the following statements: 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. 3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China. How many of the above statements are correct?
Explain with suitable diagrams A. Losch's model of the Theory of Location related to Central Places. Why has this been criticized ?
Explain the natural processes of soil enrichment and its impact on food production.