Geography of India (Part -IV) (UPSC)

Total Questions: 50

21. At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with another important rivers flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea? [2009]

(a) Amarkantak
(b) Badrinath
(c) Mahabaleshwar
(d) Nasik

Correct Answer: (a) Amarkantak

Solution:Amarkantak is the origin of River Narmada and Sone.

22. Consider the following statements: [2009]

1. India does not have any deposits of Thorium.

2. Kerala's monazite sands contains Uranium.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:India has 12% of thorium deposits of the world.

23. Consider the following statements: [2009]

1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala.

2. There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:

Three east-flowing rivers found in Kerala are Kabani, Bhavani, and Pambar. The Tapti, Narmada, and Mahi Rivers flow westward and also pass through Madhya Pradesh.

24. Consider the following statements: [2010]

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.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (c) 1 & 3 only

Solution:

The fixed boundary of a National Park is described in the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The legislation states the actual area of the National Park, which is notified by the state government. A biosphere reserve conserves an ecosystem, not just a few specific species of plants and animals.

25. Following are the characteristics of an area in India: [2010]

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?

(a) Mustard
(b) Cotton
(c) Pepper
(d) Virginia tobacco

Correct Answer: (c) Pepper

Solution:

The climate conditions described are found in the Western coastal area from Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, and Coastal Karnataka, including the Western Ghats, and the hilly areas of the northeast, except for some parts of Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Virginia tobacco is cultivated in Andhra Pradesh and can be grown in dry weather. Pepper should be the correct option.

26. With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs: [2010]

Mineral	90% Natural sources in
Copper	Jharkhand
Nickel	Orissa
Tungsten	Kerala

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

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only

Solution:

Odisha has 90% of India’s natural Nickel resources.

27. Consider the following pairs: [2010]

Protected Area	Well-known for
Bhitarkanika, Odisha	Salt Water Crocodile
Desert National Park, Rajasthan	Great Indian Bustard
Eravikulam, Kerala	Hoolock Gibbon

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only

Solution:

The Hoolock Gibbon is found in the northeastern region of India, which covers 38% of the forest area.

28. In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area? [2010]

(a) Montane Wet Temperate Forest
(b) Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
(c) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
(d) Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest

Correct Answer: (c) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest

Solution:

In India, tropical moist deciduous forests occupy the largest area. They include the Deccan Plateau, the northeastern region of the Deccan Plateau, and the lower slopes of the Himalayas, covering parts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Kerala. These forests cover 38% of the total forest area.

29. With reference to, the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct? [2010]

(a) It flows into Gulf of Khambhat
(b) It flows into Gulf of Kutch
(c) It flows into Pakistan and merges with a tributary of Indus
(d) It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann of Kutch

Correct Answer: (d) It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann of Kutch

Solution:

The Luni River originates from the Aravalli Range and flows southwest through the hills, eventually ending in the marshy land of the Rann of Kutch.

30. Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are: [2010]

(a) Beas and Chenab only
(b) Beas and Ravi only
(c) Chenab, Ravi and Satlej only
(d) Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satlej and Yamuna

Correct Answer: (d) Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satlej and Yamuna

Solution:

Rivers like Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Yamuna pass through Himachal Pradesh.

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Geography of India (Part -IV) (UPSC)

21. At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with another important rivers flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea? [2009]

22. Consider the following statements: [2009]

23. Consider the following statements: [2009]

24. Consider the following statements: [2010]

25. Following are the characteristics of an area in India: [2010]

26. With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs: [2010]

27. Consider the following pairs: [2010]

28. In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area? [2010]

29. With reference to, the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct? [2010]

30. Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are: [2010]

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