Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of Critical Wildlife Habitat is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights. 3. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only | B. 2 and 3 only | C. 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
With reference to India's satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements: 1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites. 2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth. 3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only | B. 2 and 3 | C. 1 and 2 | D. 3 only
Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2018 | Subject: Geography
UPSC 2018 Geography Question 3
In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
A. Arunachal Pradesh | B. Manipur | C. Meghalaya | D. Nagaland
Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2018 | Subject: Geography
UPSC 2018 Geography Question 4
"Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by
A. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | B. The UNEP Secretariat | C. The UNFCCC Secretariat | D. The World Meteorological Organization
Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters. 2. More than one-third of the world's coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines. 3. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only | B. 3 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2018 | Subject: Geography
UPSC 2018 Geography Question 6
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
A. The Earth Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, Johannesburg | B. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro | C. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015, Paris | D. The World Sustainable Development Summit 2016, New Delhi
With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements: 1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity. 2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle. 3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only | B. 3 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2018 | Subject: Geography
UPSC 2018 Geography Question 8
Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds? 1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water-table Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1 only | B. 2 and 3 only | C. 1 and 3 only | D. 1, 2 and 3
A. Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) | B. Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh) | C. Nainital (Uttarakhand) | D. Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)
Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2018 | Subject: Geography
UPSC 2018 Geography Question 10
Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
A. To maintain a large standing army at other's expense | B. To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger | C. To secure a fixed income for the Company | D. To establish British paramountcy over the Indian States
Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2018 | Subject: Geography
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Geography — UPSC 2018
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Q1·Geography·2018·Physical Geography
Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of Critical Wildlife Habitat is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights. 3. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q2·Geography·2018·Indian and World Geography
With reference to India's satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements: 1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites. 2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth. 3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3·Geography·2018·Indian and World Geography
In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Q4·Geography·2018·Physical Geography
"Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now" is an initiative launched by
Q5·Geography·2018·Indian and World Geography
Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the world's coral reefs are in tropical waters. 2. More than one-third of the world's coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines. 3. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q6·Geography·2018·Physical Geography
The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
Q7·Geography·2018·Indian and World Geography
With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements: 1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity. 2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle. 3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q8·Geography·2018·Physical Geography and Climatology
Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds? 1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water-table Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q9·Geography·2018·Indian and World Geography
Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
Q10·Geography·2018·Indian and World Geography
Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?