UPSC 2021 Geography Question 1

Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship: 1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won. 2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only | B. 2 only | C. Both 1 and 2 | D. Neither 1 nor 2

Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2021 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2021 Geography Question 2

Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics: 1. The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'. 2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only | B. 2 only | C. Both 1 and 2 | D. Neither 1 nor 2

Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2021 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2021 Geography Question 3

Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: 1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. 2. The award was received mostly by Formula One players so far. 3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others. Which of the above statements are correct?

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

Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2021 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2021 Geography Question 4

Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World. Statement 2 Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1 | B. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1 | C. Statement 1 is correct Statement 2 is not correct | D. Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct

Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2021 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2021 Geography Question 5

With reference to India, consider the following statements 1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. 2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. 3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2021 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2021 Geography Question 6

At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?

A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | B. Ministry of Panchayati Raj | C. Ministry of Rural Development | D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Topic: Physical Geography | Year: 2021 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2021 Geography Question 7

With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right. 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only | B. 2 only | C. Both 1 and 2 | D. Neither 1 nor 2

Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2021 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2021 Geography Question 8

With reference to India, consider the following statements 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail. 2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only | B. 2 only | C. Both 1 and 2 | D. Neither 1 nor 2

Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2021 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2021 Geography Question 9

Consider the following statements: 1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. 2. Common cold is sometime caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only | B. 2 only | C. Both 1 and 2 | D. Neither 1 nor 2

Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2021 | Subject: Geography

UPSC 2021 Geography Question 10

In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements: 1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitro fertilization of egg. 2. A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from mother and not from father. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only | B. 2 only | C. Both 1 and 2 | D. Neither 1 nor 2

Topic: Indian and World Geography | Year: 2021 | Subject: Geography

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Geography — UPSC 2021

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Q1·Geography·2021·Indian and World Geography
Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship: 1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won. 2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q2·Geography·2021·Indian and World Geography
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics: 1. The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'. 2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q3·Geography·2021·Indian and World Geography
Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000: 1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award. 2. The award was received mostly by Formula One players so far. 3. Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others. Which of the above statements are correct?
Q4·Geography·2021·Indian and World Geography
Consider the following statements: Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World. Statement 2 Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q5·Geography·2021·Indian and World Geography
With reference to India, consider the following statements 1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile. 2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State. 3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q6·Geography·2021·Physical Geography
At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
Q7·Geography·2021·Indian and World Geography
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right. 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q8·Geography·2021·Indian and World Geography
With reference to India, consider the following statements 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail. 2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q9·Geography·2021·Indian and World Geography
Consider the following statements: 1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes. 2. Common cold is sometime caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q10·Geography·2021·Indian and World Geography
In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements: 1. Passing on mitochondrial diseases from parent to child can be prevented by mitochondrial replacement therapy either before or after in vitro fertilization of egg. 2. A child inherits mitochondrial diseases entirely from mother and not from father. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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