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545 questions asked in UPSC Prelims.

2003 · Q109GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Assertion (A): The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude. Reason (R): The capacity to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is related to temperature.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

2003 · Q113GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologyeasy

Assertion (A): Areas lying within five to eight degrees latitude on either side of the equator receive rainfall throughout the year. Reason (R): High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain to fall mostly in the afternoons near the equator.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

2002 · Q3GeographyIndian Physical Geographymoderate

With reference to India, which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)About one-third of the area of the country records more than 750 millimetres of annual rainfall
  2. (b)The dominant source of irrigation in the country is wells
  3. (c)Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in the northern plains of the country
  4. (d)The mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country
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Official answer(c) Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in the northern plains of the country

2002 · Q47GeographyPopulation & Demographymoderate

India's population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I (Period) with List II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Period) List II (Phase) A. 1901-21 1. Steady growth B. 1921-51 2. Rapid high growth C. 1951-81 3. Stagnant growth D. 1981-2001 4. High growth with definite signs of slowdown Codes: A B C D

  1. (a)3 1 4 2
  2. (b)1 3 2 4
  3. (c)3 1 2 4
  4. (d)1 3 4 2
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Official answer(c) 3 1 2 4

2002 · Q89GeographyIndian Rivers & Water Resourcesmoderate

The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is

  1. (a)Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai
  2. (b)Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai, Pennar
  3. (c)Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vagai
  4. (d)Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
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Official answer(a) Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai

2002 · Q94GeographyTransport & Infrastructure Geographymoderate

With reference to Indian transport systems, consider the following statements: 1. Indian railways system is the largest in the world. 2. National Highways cater to 45 per cent of the total road transport demand. 3. Among the states, Kerala has the highest density of surface road. 4. National Highway No. 7 is the longest in the country. Which of these statements are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)1 and 3
  3. (c)2 and 3
  4. (d)2 and 4
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Official answer(d) 2 and 4