Practice 2008 Geography MCQ questions for UPSC Prelims. Click an option to reveal the answer and explanation instantly.
Out of all the biosphere reserves in India, four have been recognized on the World Network by UNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them?
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Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation?
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Which two countries follow China and India in the decreasing order of their population?
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Consider the following statements: 1. Ajman is one of the seven emirates of the UAE. 2. Ras al-Khaimah was the last Sheikhdom to join the UAE. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Which of the following countries share borders with Moldova? 1. Ukraine 2. Romania 3. Belarus Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line?
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Which of the following cities is nearest to the equator?
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In which one of the following is Malta located?
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Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh hydroelectric project located?
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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Irrigation Project State
1. Damanganga : Gujarat
2. Girna : Maharashtra
3. Pamba : Kerala
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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Waterfalls River
1. Kapildhara Falls : Godavari
2. Jog Falls : Sharavathi
3. Shivasamudram Falls : Cauvery
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On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri hydropower complex located?
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Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the state of Chhattisgarh?
1. Bauxite
2. Dolomite
3. Iron ore
4. Tin
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In which one of the following states are Namchik Namphuk coalfields located?
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Consider the following statements:
1. Salt-water crocodiles are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
2. Shrew and Tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region.
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Consider the following pairs:
Tributary River Main River
1. Chambal Narmada
2. Sone Yamuna
3. Manas Brahmaputra
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Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?
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In India, how many states share the coastline?
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With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated?
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Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?
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