Geography of India (Part -III) (UPSC)

Total Questions: 50

11. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of Indian cities in the decreasing order, of their normal annual rainfall? [2005]

(a) Kochi-Kolkata-Delhi-Patna
(b) Kolkata-Kochi-Patna-Delhi
(c) Kochi-Kolkata-Patna-Delhi
(d) Kolkata-Kochi-Delhi-Patna

Correct Answer: (c) Kochi-Kolkata-Patna-Delhi

Solution:The correct sequence of the given Indian cities in the decreasing order of their normal annual rainfall is Kochi (3228.3 mm) Kolkata (1,582 mm) Patna (1000-1237 mm) Delhi (707 mm).

12. Which of the following states border Uttar Pradesh? [2005]

1. Punjab

2. Rajasthan

3. Chhattisgarh

4. Jharkhand

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 1 and 3

Correct Answer: (b) 2, 3 and 4

Solution:Uttar Pradesh is bounded by Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan in west; Madhya Pradesh in the south and Bihar in the east. The northern boundary is with Nepal.

13. Match items in the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. [2005]

List-I (Power Station)	List-II (State)
A. Kothagudem	1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Raichur	2. Gujarat
C. Mettur	3. Karnataka
D. Wanakbori	4. Tamil Nadu

Codes:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	4	2	1	3
(c)	4	3	1	2
(b)	1	3	4	2
(d)	1	2	4	3

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:

Power Station	State
A. Kothagudem	Andhra Pradesh
B. Raichur	Karnataka
C. Mettur	Tamil Nadu
D. Wanakbori	Gujarat

14. Consider the following statements: [2005]

1. Silent Valley National Park in the Nallamalai range.

2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley National Park.

3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley's rainforests.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 & 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 & 3
(d) 1, 2 & 3

Correct Answer: (c) 2 & 3

Solution:Silent Valley National Park is situated in Nilgiri Hills of Western Ghats. The park is bound by Attappadi reserved forest to the east and vested forest of Palaghat division and Nilamber division to the south-west respectively.

15. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2005]

List-I (National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary)	List-II (State)
A. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary	1. Orissa
B. Kangerghat National Park	2. Assam
C. Orang Sanctuary	3. Chhattisgarh
D. Ushkothi Wildlife Sanctuary	4. Goa
	5. Tripura

	A	B	C	D
(a)	2	5	3	1
(b)	4	3	2	1
(c)	2	3	5	1
(d)	4	1	2	3

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:

National Park / Wildlife Sanctuary	State
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary	Goa
Kangerghat National Park	Chhattisgarh
Orang Sanctuary	Assam
Ushkothi Wildlife Sanctuary	Orissa

16. Consider the following sites/monuments: [2005]

1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai

3. Mahabalipuram

4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple)

Which of the above are included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution:All the monuments / sites are included in World Heritage list of UNESCO. Sun Temple of Orissa, group of monuments at Mahabalipuram were included in 1985. Champaner -Pavagadh Archeological Park of Gujrat and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus of Maharastra are included in year 2004 in UNESCO list.

17. Consider the following statements concerning the Indian Railways. [2006]

1. The Head Quarters of the North Western Railway are located at Jodhpur.

2. "Indrail Pass"-a travel as you please ticket has been created especially for freedom fighters and sportspersons who have represented India in any games/sport.

3. Fairy Queen is a train using the world's oldest working engine and the Indian Railways conducts a journey of wildlife and heritage sites on it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) None

Correct Answer: (b) 3 only

Solution:The Fairy Queen locomotive used by the Steam Express dates back to 1854, when it was commissioned by the East Indian Railway Company and labeled EIR-22 (East Indian Railway 22 class). The Fairy Queen was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the "world's oldest steam locomotive in regular operation" in 1998. The Indian government formally recognized the locomotive's heritage status in 1972.

18. Consider the following statements: [2006]

1. Sikkim has the minimum area among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included).

2. Chandigarh has the highest literacy rate among Pondicherry, National Capital Territory of Delhi and other Union Territories.

3. Maharashtra has the highest population after Uttar Pradesh among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included).

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 & 2
(b) 2 & 3
(c) 1 only
(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (d) 3 only

Solution:Maharashtra is ranked 2nd after Uttar Pradesh among 28 Indian states. So, option '3' is correct. But option '1' and '2' are incorrect, because Goa is the smallest state based on area (i.e., 3702 sq km), not the Sikkim. Highest literacy rate is of Union territory is Lakshadweep i.e. 86.7%.

19. Match List-I (Centre of Handicrafts) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2006]

List-I (Centre of Handicrafts)	List-II (State)
A. Mon	1. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Nalbari	2. Assam
C. Naighat	3. Meghalaya
D. Tura	4. Nagaland

Option	A	B	C	D
(a)	4	2	1	3
(b)	1	3	4	2
(c)	4	3	1	2
(d)	1	2	4	3

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:

Centre of Handicrafts	State
Mon	Nagaland
Nalbari	Assam
Naisghat	Arunachal Pradesh
Tura	Meghalaya

20. Consider the following statements: [2006]

1. Petronet LNG Ltd. is setting up another LNG terminal at Mangalore.

2. The Head Office of the Dredging Corporation of India is at Vishakhapatnam.

3. The Narwapahar Mine is operated by the Uranium Corporation of India Limited.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 & 3
(b) 1 & 2 only
(c) 2 & 3 only
(d) 1 & 3 only

Correct Answer: (c) 2 & 3 only

Solution:Petronet LNG Limited, one of the fastest growing world-class companies in the Indian energy sector, has set up the country's first LNG receiving and regasification terminal at Dahej, Gujarat, and another terminal at Kochi, Kerala.

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Geography of India (Part -III) (UPSC)

11. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of Indian cities in the decreasing order, of their normal annual rainfall? [2005]

12. Which of the following states border Uttar Pradesh? [2005]

13. Match items in the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. [2005]

Codes:

14. Consider the following statements: [2005]

15. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2005]

16. Consider the following sites/monuments: [2005]

17. Consider the following statements concerning the Indian Railways. [2006]

18. Consider the following statements: [2006]

19. Match List-I (Centre of Handicrafts) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2006]

20. Consider the following statements: [2006]

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