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545 questions asked in UPSC Prelims.

2002 · Q146GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Assertion (A): 60°–65° latitudes in both the hemispheres have a low-pressure belt instead of high pressure. Reason (R): The low-pressure areas are permanent over oceans rather than on land.

  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 a 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(c) A is true but R is false

2002 · Q149GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Assertion (A): The surface winds spiral inwards upon the centre of the cyclone. Reason (R): Air descends in the centre of the cyclone.

  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 a 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(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

2001 · Q14GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below: J F M A M J J A S O N D Temperature (°C): 9.4 10.6 11.7 12.2 13.3 13.9 13.9 14.4 15.6 15.0 13.3 10.6 Rainfall (cm): 12.2 9.1 7.9 2.5 1.8 0.3 – – 0.8 2.5 6.1 11.7 Average Temperature: 12.8 °C Average Rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum Identify the region having the above climatic pattern from amongst the following:

  1. (a)Mediterranean region
  2. (b)Monsoon region
  3. (c)Steppe region
  4. (d)North-West European region
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Official answer(a) Mediterranean region

2001 · Q21GeographyWorld Political Geography & Bordersmoderate

The given map shows four towns of the Central Asian region marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Identify these from the following list and select the correct answer using the codes given below: Towns: A. Bishkek B. Ashkhabad C. Tashkent D. Dushanbe Codes: The original map is not available for this question.

  1. (a)A-3, B-1, C-3, D-4
  2. (b)A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
  3. (c)A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
  4. (d)A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
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Official answer(a) A-3, B-1, C-3, D-4

2001 · Q27GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Assertion (A): Anti-cyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low. Reason (R): Winter rainfall in Northern India causes development of anticyclonic conditions with low temperatures.

  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 a 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(c) A is true, but R is false

2001 · Q32GeographyOceanographyeasy

Assertion (A): During the Neap Tides, the high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual. Reason (R): The Neap Tide, unlike the Spring Tide, occurs on the New Moon instead of on the Full Moon.

  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 a 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(c) A is true, but R is false

2001 · Q59GeographyPhysical Geography & Geomorphologymoderate

Consider the following statements regarding earthquakes: I. The intensity of an earthquake is measured on the Mercalli scale. II. The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of energy released. III. Earthquake magnitudes are based on direct measurements of the amplitude of seismic waves. IV. In the Richter scale, each whole number demonstrates a hundred-fold increase in the amount of energy released. Which of these statements are correct?

  1. (a)I, II and III
  2. (b)II, III and IV
  3. (c)I and IV
  4. (d)I and III
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Official answer(a) I, II and III

2001 · Q88GeographyPhysical Geography & Geomorphologyeasy

Consider the following statements made about the sedimentary rocks: I. Sedimentary rocks are formed at Earth’s surface by the hydrological system. II. The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre-existing rocks. III. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils. IV. Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers. Which of these statements are correct?

  1. (a)I and II
  2. (b)I and IV
  3. (c)II, III and IV
  4. (d)I, II, III and IV
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Official answer(d) I, II, III and IV