Practice 2010 Geography MCQ questions for UPSC Prelims. Click an option to reveal the answer and explanation instantly.
Which one of the following can come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca?
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The approximate representation of land use classification in India is:
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The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through:
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If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India?
1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.
2. Indo-gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.
3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.
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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Dam/Lake : River
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Which one of the following is the appropriate reason to considering the Gondwana rocks as most important of rock systems of India?
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When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
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Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are:
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With reference to the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?
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In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?
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Consider the following pairs:
Protected area : Well-known for
1. Bhitarkanika, Odisha : Salt Water Crocodile
2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan : Great Indian Bustard
3. Eravikulam, Kerala : Hoolak Gibbon
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With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs:
Mineral : 90% Natural sources in
1. Copper : Jharkhand
2. Nickel : Orissa
3. Tungsten : Kerala
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Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres
4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C.
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.
2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.
3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
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Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol?
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Due to their extensive rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible reason/ reasons is this attributable?
1. The anaerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane.
2. When nitrogen based fertilizers are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil.
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An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops?
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With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices:
1. Crop rotation
2. Sand fences
3. Terracing
4. Wind breaks
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Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.
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Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason?
1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State.
2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
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