UPSC 2014 Geography Question 1

Consider the following pairs: National Highway - Cities connected: 1. NH 4 - Chennai and Hyderabad 2. NH 6 - Mumbai and Kolkata 3. NH 15 - Ahmedabad and Jodhpur. Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only | B. 3 only | C. 1, 2 and 3 | D. None

Topic: Transport and Highways | Year: 2014 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2014 Geography Question 2

Consider the following pairs: Region Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur Areca nut 2. Mewat Mango 3. Coromandel: Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only | B. 3 only | C. 1, 2 and 3 | D. None

Topic: Agriculture and Regions | Year: 2014 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2014 Geography Question 3

What are the benefits of implementing the Integrated Watershed Development Programme? 1. Prevention of soil runoff. 2. Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers. 3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table. 4. Regeneration of natural vegetation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only | B. 2, 3 and 4 only | C. 1, 3 and 4 only | D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Topic: Watershed Management | Year: 2014 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2014 Geography Question 4

What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? 1. Bangkok 2. Hanoi 3. Jakarta 4. Singapore Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 4-2-1-3 | B. 3-2-4-1 | C. 3-4-1-2 | D. 4-3-2-1

Topic: World Geography | Year: 2014 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2014 Geography Question 5

Turkey is located between

A. Black Sea and Caspian Sea | B. Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea | C. Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea | D. Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea

Topic: World Geography | Year: 2014 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2014 Geography Question 6

Consider the following pairs: Hills - Region: 1. Cardamom Hills - Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills - Konkan Coast 3. Mahadeo Hills - Central India 4. Mikir Hills - North-East India Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 | B. 2 and 3 | C. 3 and 4 | D. 2 and 4

Topic: Indian Physical Geography | Year: 2014 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2014 Geography Question 7

Consider the following rivers 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?

A. 1 only | B. 2 and 3 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3

Topic: Indian Rivers | Year: 2014 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2014 Geography Question 8

The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of

A. Equatorial climate | B. Mediterranean climate | C. Monsoon climate | D. All of the above climates

Topic: Climatology | Year: 2014 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2014 Geography Question 9

In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only | B. 2 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3

Topic: Soil Erosion | Year: 2014 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2014 Geography Question 10

With reference to 'Changpa' community of India, consider the following statements: 1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand. 2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only | B. 2 and 3 only | C. 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3

Topic: Tribes and Regional Geography | Year: 2014 | Subject: Geography

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Geography — UPSC 2014

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Q1·Geography·2014·Transport and Highways
Consider the following pairs: National Highway - Cities connected: 1. NH 4 - Chennai and Hyderabad 2. NH 6 - Mumbai and Kolkata 3. NH 15 - Ahmedabad and Jodhpur. Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Q2·Geography·2014·Agriculture and Regions
Consider the following pairs: Region Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur Areca nut 2. Mewat Mango 3. Coromandel: Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Q3·Geography·2014·Watershed Management
What are the benefits of implementing the Integrated Watershed Development Programme? 1. Prevention of soil runoff. 2. Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers. 3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table. 4. Regeneration of natural vegetation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q4·Geography·2014·World Geography
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? 1. Bangkok 2. Hanoi 3. Jakarta 4. Singapore Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q5·Geography·2014·World Geography
Turkey is located between
Q6·Geography·2014·Indian Physical Geography
Consider the following pairs: Hills - Region: 1. Cardamom Hills - Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills - Konkan Coast 3. Mahadeo Hills - Central India 4. Mikir Hills - North-East India Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q7·Geography·2014·Indian Rivers
Consider the following rivers 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
Q8·Geography·2014·Climatology
The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
Q9·Geography·2014·Soil Erosion
In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Q10·Geography·2014·Tribes and Regional Geography
With reference to 'Changpa' community of India, consider the following statements: 1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand. 2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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