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UPSC 2024
- Consider the following : 1. Pyroclastic debris 2. Ash and dust 3. Nitrogen compounds 4. Sulphur compounds How …
- With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one …
- The longest border between any two countries in the world is between :
- Consider the following statements : 1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form. 2. No water…
- Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?
- Consider the following countries : 1. Finland 2. Germany 3. Norway 4. Russia How many of the above countries h…
UPSC 2023
- Consider the following statements : 1. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. 2. In P wa…
- With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements: 1. None of them…
- With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements: 1. East-West Corridor u…
- About three-fourths of the world’s cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric moto…
- Consider the following statements: 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated ar…
- Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day exte…
- Consider the following statements : 1. Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of the Vindhya and Sahyadri Rang…
- Consider the following statements : 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake. 2. Krishna River directly feeds…
- Consider the following countries : 1. Bulgaria 2. Czech Republic 3. Hungary 4. Latvia 5. Lithuania 6. Romania …
UPSC 2022
- In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the:
- Consider the following statements : 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of t…
- Consider the following States: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura How many of the abov…
- With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Monazite is a source of rare earths. 2. Monazit…
- Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?
- Consider the following pairs: Peak Mountains 1. Namcha Barwa - Garhwal Himalaya 2. Nanda Devi - Kumaon Himalay…
- Consider the following pairs: Reservoirs States 1. Ghataprabha - Telangana 2. Gandhi Sagar - Madhya Pradesh 3.…
UPSC 2021
- Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than…
- The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of:
- Consider the following rivers : 1. Brahmani 2. Nagavali 3. Subarnarekha 4. Vamsadhara Which of the above rise …
UPSC 2020
- With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. OMT is me…
- Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin? 1. Nagarhole National park 2. Papikonda N…
- Siachen Glacier is situated to the :
UPSC 2019
- On 21st June, the Sun :
- Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
- With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements: 1. Sand is a ‘…
- With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in which in the last five years, consider the following stat…
- What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati ?
- Consider the following pairs: Famous Place : River 1. Pandharpur : Chandrabhaga 2. Tiruchirappalli : Cauvery 3…
- Consider the following pairs : Glacier River 1. Bandarpunch : Yamuna 2. Bara Shigri : Chenab 3. Milam : Mandak…
- Consider the following pairs: Sea : Bordering country 1. Adriatic Sea : Albania 2. Black Sea : Croatia 3. Casp…
UPSC 2018
- Consider the following statements : 1. Most of the world’s coral reefs are in tropical waters. 2. More than on…
- Consider the following statements : 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal m…
- Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in Indian territo…
- Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?
- Consider the following pairs: Towns sometimes mentioned in news Country 1. Aleppo - Syria 2. Kirkuk - Yemen 3.…
- Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi? (UPSC- 2018)
UPSC 2017
- With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon…
- With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements: 1. The source of river Teesta is the same a…
- If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which…
UPSC 2016
- In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found? 1. Cambay Basin 2. Cauvery Basin 3. …
- Which of the following is/are the advantages /advantages of practising drip irrigation? 1. Reduction in weed 2…
- Consider the following pairs: Famous Place : Region 1. Bodhgaya : Baghelkhand 2. Khajuraho : Bundelkhand 3. Sh…
- Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra? 1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit Select the c…
UPSC 2015
- Consider the following rivers: 1. Vamsadhara 2. Indravati 3. Pranahita 4. Pennar Which of the above are tribut…
- Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduo…
- Consider the following pairs: Place of Pilgrimage - Location 1. Srisailam - Nallamala Hills 2. Omakareshwar - …
UPSC 2014
- The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of :
- Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? 1. Continental drift 2. Gla…
- In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Def…
- What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme? 1. Prevention of soil r…
- Consider the following pairs : Region Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur Areca nut 2. Mewat Mango 3. …
- Consider the following towns of India: 1. Bhadrachalam 2. Chanderi 3. Kancheepuram 4. Karnal Which of the abov…
- If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants are naturally growing…
- With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following statements : 1. They live mainly in the…
- Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kachchh 3. Gulf of Mannar 4…
- Consider the following pairs: The National Highway - Cities connected 1. NH4 : Chennai and Hyderabad 2. NH6 : …
- Consider the following rivers: 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal …
- Consider the following pairs: Hills Region 1. Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast…
UPSC 2013
- Variations in the length of daytime and night time from season to season are due to :
- Which of the following is/are unique characteristics/ characteristics of equatorial forests ? 1. Presence of t…
- The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What i…
- During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the : 1. Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the …
- The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where:
- Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct ? 1. They are generally red in…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds. 2. Mica occurs in abundance in …
- Consider the following: 1. Electromagnetic radiation 2. Geothermal energy 3. Gravitational force 4. Plate move…
- Which of the following is/are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal ? 1. High ash content 2. Low …
- Consider the following crops : 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops ?
- Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India ?
- Consider the following pairs: Tribe State 1. Limboo (Limbu) Sikkim 2. Karbi Himachal Pradesh 3. Dongaria Kondh…
- The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? 1. It occ…
- Consider the following pairs: National Park - River flowing through the Park 1. Corbett National Park - Ganga …
- Consider the following pairs: 1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve - Garo Hills 2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake - Barail Range …
UPSC 2012
- A person stood alone in a desert on a dark night and wanted to reach his village which was situated 5 km east …
- Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because : 1. The atm…
- Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?
- Consider the following factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4.…
- The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern: 1. The growth and surviv…
- When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following: 1. Deep gorges 2. U-turn river courses 3. Parallel m…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern In…
- A particular State in India has the following charact- eristics: 1. It is located on the same latitude which p…
- With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements: 1. The country’s total geographica…
UPSC 2011
- Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why? 1. Sou…
- What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of the African and Eurasian desert belt? 1. It is loca…
- The jet aircraft fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explana…
- The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calam…
- La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino? 1. La N…
- Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large…
- A state in India has the following characteristics: 1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. 2. Its central…
- Two important rivers- one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another,…
- Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following…
UPSC 2010
- Consider the following statements : 1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about…
- A geographic area with an altitude of 400 metres has following characteristics. Month J F M A M J J A S O N D …
- A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following stat…
- Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason ? 1. Black …
- With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices: 1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences 3. Terr…
- An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area…
- Due to their extensive rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible …
- Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosp…
- Consider the following pairs: Protected area Well-known for 1. Bhitarkanika, Odisha …… Salt Water Crocodile 2.…
- In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?
- Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are:
UPSC 2009
- Which one of the following planets has the largest number of natural satellites or moons ?
- In the structure of planet Earth, below the mantle, the core is mainly made up of which one of the following?
- Consider the following statements : 1. Infant mortality rate takes into account the death of infants within a …
- Consider the following statements : 1. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population of I…
- At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towar…
- Consider the following statements : 1. India does not have any deposits of Thorium. 2. Kerala’s monazite sands…
- Consider the following statements : 1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala. 2. There are no west flowin…
- Consider the following regions : 1. Eastern Himalayas 2. Eastern Mediterranean region 3. North-Western Austral…
- In India, which one of the following states has the largest inland saline wetland ?
- In India, the ports are categorized as major and non- major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major p…
- Consider the following statements : 1. In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of c…
- Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles are launched is located on the coast of :
UPSC 2008
- In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Mars and Uranus?
- Consider the following statements : 1. The albedo of an object determines its visual brightness when viewed wi…
- As per India’s National Population Policy, 2000, by which one of the following years is it our long-term objec…
- What is the approximate percentage of persons above 65 years of age in India’s current population?
- Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population to its total population…
- Among the following, which one has the minimum population on the basis of data from Census of India, 2001 ?
- Which of the following are among the million-plus cities in India on the basis of data of the Census, 2001 ? 1…
- With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated?
- In India, how many states share the coastline?
- Consider the following statements: 1. Salt-water crocodiles are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 2. S…
- On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri hydropower complex located?
- Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Waterfalls River 1. Kapildhara Falls : Godavari 2. Jog Fal…
- Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Irrigation Project State 1. Damanganga : Gujarat 2. Girna …
- Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh hydroelectric project located?
- Consider the following statements : 1. Ajman is one of the seven emirates of the UAE. 2. Ras al-Khaimah was th…
- Out of all the biosphere reserves in India, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which on…
UPSC 2007
- What is the average distance (approximate) between the sun and the earth?
- Consider the following statements: 1. Annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in…
- Consider the following statements : 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S Lat…
- Which one among the following States of India has the lowest density of population ?
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of production (in million tones) of…
- Dalbergia species is associated with which one of the following?
- Where are Shevaroy hills located ?
- Consider the following statements : 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2…
- Which one of the following places was associated with Acharya Vinoba Bhave’s Bhoodan Movement at the beginning…
- The Stilwell Road, built in 1940s, which was recently in news, connects which of the following?
- Assertion (A) : River Kalinadi is an east-flowing river in the southern part of India. Reason (R) : The Deccan…
- Which one of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa?
- Consider the following statements: 1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines. 2. Majhgawan is known for its m…
- Which one of the following rivers originates in Amarkantak?
- Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located?
- Match List I with elect the List II and correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Town) Lis…
- Which one of the following cities does not have the same clock time as that of the other three cities at any g…
- The largest coral reef in the world is found near the coast of which one of the following countries?
UPSC 2006
- Assertion (A): To orbit around the Sun the planet Mars takes lesser time than the time taken by the earth. Rea…
- In which one of the following oceans Diamantina Trench is situated?
- Consider the following statements : 1. Petronet LNG Ltd. is setting up another LNG terminal at Mangalore. 2. T…
- Consider the following statements : 1. The Appellate Tribunal for electricity has been established by each sta…
- Assertion (A) : The percentage of net sown area in the total area of Andhra Pradesh is less as compared to tha…
- Match List-I (Valley) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists…
- From North towards South, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given rivers in India ?
- Consider the following statements concerning the Indian Railways. 1. The Head Quarters of the North Western Ra…
- Match items in the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: Li…
- Match List-I (Centre of Handicrafts) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given …
- The Bermuda Triangle extends up to which of the following places? 1. Southern Florida 2. Puerto Rico 3. Hawaii…
- Claims to the historical Macedonian territory have been a bone of contention between which of the following co…
- Huangpu River flows through which one of the following cities ?
UPSC 2005
- Assertion (A) : Wind patterns are clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the Southern Hemi…
- Consider the following statements : 1. The axis of the earth’s magnetic field is inclined at 23 and half to th…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Total land area of earth is approximately 1475 lakh square kilometers. 2…
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given continents in the decreasing order of their pe…
- According to the census 2001, which one of the following Indian States has the maximum population in India aft…
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence of hills starting from the north and going towards the sout…
- Which one of the following is not a Biosphere reserve ?
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence of Indian cities in the decreasing order of their normal an…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range. 2. Pathrakkadavu…
- Consider the following sites /monuments : 1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park 2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Rai…
- Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Atomic P…
- Which of the following states border Uttar Pradesh? 1. Punjab 2. Rajasthan 3. Chhattisgarh 4. Jharkhand Select…
- Where are the Balearic Islands located ?
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given towns of Pakistan while moving from the north …
- Consider the following statements : 1. Great Britain comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. …
- Itaipu Dam built on the river Parana is one of the largest dams in the world. Which of the following two count…
UPSC 2004
- Assertion (A) : Thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the Equator. Reason (R) : High insolation and stro…
- Consider the following crops : 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Maize 4. Mustard Which of the above are kharif crops?
- Consider the following statements : 1. Damodar, Valley Corporation is the first multi–purpose river valley pro…
- Consider the following statements : Among the Indian States : 1. Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline 2. G…
- Assertion (A) : Bangalore receives much higher average annual rainfall than that of Mangalore. Reason (R) : Ba…
- Match List-I (Minerals) with List-II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: Lis…
- Match List I (Beaches in India) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given belo…
- Match List-I (Biosphere Reserve) with List-II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given bel…
- Consider the following: 1. Mahadeo Hills 2. Sahyadri Parvat 3. Satpura Range What is the correct sequence of t…
- Lake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajasthan?
- Match List I (National Park/Sanctuary) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes give…
- In which one of the following Union Territories, do people of the Onge tribe live?
- The great Asian river Mekong does not run through :
UPSC 2003
- Assertion (A) : The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude. Reason (R) : The capacity to …
- Assertion (A) : Unlike temperate forests, the tropical rain forests, if cleared, can yield productive farmland…
- Assertion (A): Areas lying within five to eight degrees latitude on either side of the equator receive rainfal…
- Assertion (A) : Eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast. Reason (R) : Eastern coast r…
- Consider the following statements : 1. India is the original home of the cotton plant. 2. India is the first c…
- The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetically mo…
- Consider the following statements : 1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production 2. India ranks secon…
- Life expectancy is the highest in the world in :
- Consider the following statements : 1. In Macedonia, ethnic Albanians are in a minority 2. In Kosovo, Serbians…
- Which among the following countries has the largest population?
- Which amongst the following States has the highest population density as per Census-2001 ?
- Nanda Devi peak forms a part of :
- Which one among the following states is smallest in area?
- Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer ?
UPSC 2002
- Consider the following ecosystems : 1. Taiga 2. Tropical Evergreen 3. Tropical Deciduous 4. Tundra The correct…
- Assertion (A) : 60° - 65° latitudes in both the hemispheres have a low pressure belt instead of high pressure.…
- Assertion (A) : The surface winds spiral inwards upon the centre of the cyclone. Reason (R) : Air descends in …
- Consider the following climatic and geographical phenomena : 1. Condensation 2. High temperature and humidity …
- Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean currents are slow-surface movement of water in the ocean. 2. Ocean…
- Consider the following countries: 1. Brazil 2. Indonesia 3. Japan 4. Russia What is the descending order of th…
- India’s population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List-I (P…
- With reference to Indian transport systems, consider the following statements: 1. Indian railway system is the…
- The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ri…
- The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is :
UPSC 2001
- Assertion (A) : During the neap tides. The high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual. Reason (R…
- The high density of population in Nile valley and Islands of Java is primarily due to:
- Mekong Ganga Cooperation Project is:
- Assertion (A) : Anticyclonic conditions are formed in the winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and …
- Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India : 1. The installed capacity of power generat…
- The approximate age of the Aravallis range is :
- If the stars are seen to rise perpendicular to the horizon by an observer, he is located on the :
- Identify these from the following lists and select the correct answer using the codes given below : Towns : A.…
- Consider the following statements regarding sedimentary rocks: (UPSC 2001) 1. Sedimentary rocks are formed at …
UPSC 2000
- Assertion (A) : Ganga plain is the most densely populated part of India. Reason (R) : Ganga is the most harnes…
- Assertion (A) : In Australia, cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk. Reason (R) : Australians are…
- Along which one of the following meridians did India experience the first light of the sunrise of the new mill…
- Consider the following statements : 1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing. 2. High tide enables…
- Assertion (A) : The frequency of floods in north Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades…
- Match the different ports of Union Territory of Pondicherry labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with th…
- Match the locations of ports labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with the names of those ports and sele…
- Consider the following provinces of former Yugoslavia : 1. Bosnia 2. Croatia 3. Slovenia 4. Yugoslavia The cor…
- Which one of the following lakes forms an international boundary between Tanzania and Uganda ?
UPSC 1999
- Assertion (A): According to statistics, more female children are born each year than male children in India. R…
- “India has the largest population of the Asian X. Today, there are just about 20,000 to 25,000 X in their natu…
- The minimum land area recommended for forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance in India is :
- In which one of the following areas in the given map was there a recent discovery of copper deposits by the At…
- In the given figure, the site of the Tehri dam has been labelled as:
- The figure shows a portion of Southern India. The proposed site (Koodankulam) for construction of two l000 MW …
- In the rough outline map of a part of Jammu and Kashmir shown in the figure, places marked A, B, C and D repre…
- If it is 10.00 am. I.S.T., then what would be the local time at Shillong on 92° E longitude?
- The Ravva offshore block, with great potential for oil, is located in:
- Which one of the following port cities in Venezuela has been developed as an oil port ?
- Assertion (A) : Chile continues to be an important producer of copper in the world. Reason (R) : Chile is endo…
- Match the cities labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with the names of cities and select the correct an…
- Physical regions marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the given map are respectively :
- Which one of the following types of coal contains a higher percentage of carbon than the rest ?
- Which one of the following scholars suggested the earth’s origin from gases and dust particles?
UPSC 1998
- Consider the following statements regarding asteroids: 1. Asteroids are rocky debris of varying size orbiting …
- Consider the following climatic conditions (northern hemisphere) : Temp. Rainfall °C cm. J 3.9 4.7 F 4.4 5.7 M…
- Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II …
- In the vicinity of Mumbai, a number of specialised towns have been developed. Match the lists of specialisatio…
- What is the correct sequence of the following Indian states in descending order of their length of surface roa…
- Forest areas have been labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the map: Among these, those which were threatened in 1997 …
- Commercial production of mineral oil has started in which one of the areas of India, labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4 in…
- The four railway junctions shown by numerals 1, 2, 3, 4 on the rough outline map of Gujarat are respectively:
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the states (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) of India shown on th…
- Among the Indian States shown labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the rough outline map given, the correct sequence in d…
- When there is noon at I.S.T. meridian people at another place of the earth are taking their 6 O’ clock morning…
UPSC 1997
- Which one of the following conditions is most relevant for the presence of life on Mars?
- According to the latest census figures sex ratio in India is:
- The following are the major oilseeds produced in India: 1. Sesamum 2. Mustard 3. Groundnut 4. Soyabean Which o…
- Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II A. Deccan Traps 1. Late cenozoic B. We…
- The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and subtropical zones is:
- The Alamatti is on the river :
- The canal-carrying capacity of Farakka is :
- Consider the map given below: The predominant languages spoken in the areas marked A, B, C and D are respectiv…
- Consider the map given below: The place marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively:
- In the map shown rivers labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively:
- Consider the map given below : The place marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively known for the cultiv…
- If the earth’s direction of rotation is reversed, what should be the IST when it is noon at the International …
- Consider the map given below : Of the four shaded areas in the map, which is characterised by hot dry summers,…
UPSC 1996
- “Diamond ring” is a phenomenon observed :
- Match List-I (Ores) with List-II (States where they are mined) and select the correct answer: List-I List-II A…
- Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?
- Consider the following rivers : 1. Kishanganga 2. Ganga 3. Wainganga 4. Penganga The correct sequence of these…
- Consider the map given below : The dotted (broken) line in the map is the :
- Which one of the following rivers thrice forks into two streams and reunites a few miles farther on, thus form…
- “You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because–used to be a Danish outpost. This quaint town w…
- A rough outline map of northern Sri Lanka is shown below . Jaffna is located at the point marked:
Other
- In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the: (UPSC, 2022)
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian ter…
- With reference to Soil, consider the following pairs: Pair I Pair II 1. Bhabar Deposition of huge number of pe…