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UPSC Prelims Geography: According to the latest syllabus of UPSC CSE Exam, Geography is one of those subjects which is a part of Prelims and mains exam. It is always advisable for the IAS exam aspirants that they practice with UPSC Prelims geography previous year questions and mock tests. In this blog, we will provide the most popular geography questions of UPSC exam.
UPSC Prelims Geography Questions
11% of total questions in UPSC Prelims 2022 exam were directly from the Geography subject. This is enough to understand the value of this subject. Here, we have mentioned some questions that will help you.
(A) Lake Victoria
(B) Lake Faguibine
(C) Lake Oguta
(D) Lake Volta
Answer: B
1. Azerbaijan
2. Kyrgyzstan
3. Tajikistan
4. Uzbekistan
5. Turkmenistan
(A) 1, 2 and 5 only
(B) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) 3, 4 and 5 only
(D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: C
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Tripura
Answer: Three States
(A) Africa
(B) South America
(C) Asia
(D) North America
Answer: A
1. Brahmani
2. Nagavali
3. Subarnarekha
4. Vamsadhara
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 4
(C) 3 and 4
(D) 1 and 3
Answer: B
(A) Sugarcane
(B) Sunflower
(C) Pearl millet
(D) Red gram
Answer: A
(A) Brown forest soil
(B) Fissure volcanic rock
(C) Granite and schist
(D) shale and limestone
Answer: B
(A) Cotton
(B) Jute
(C) Sugarcane
(D) Tea
Answer: A
(A) Bengaluru
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Nagpur
(D) Pune
Answer: A
(A) Black Sea and Caspian Sea
(B) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea
(C) Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea
(D) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea
Answer: B
(A) Andaman and Nicobar
(B) Nicobar and Sumatra
(C) Maldives and Lakshadweep
(D) Sumatra and Java
Answer: A
(A) Equatorial climate
(B) Mediterranean climate
(C) Monsoon climate
(D) All of the above climates
Answer: C
(A) Paddy and cotton
(B) Wheat and Jute
(C) Paddy and Jute
(D) Wheat and cotton
Answer: C
(A) Desert margins, liable to strong wind action
(B) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
(C) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
(D) None of the above
Answer: B
(A) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
(B) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
(C) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region
(D) It has less human interference
Answer: B
Also Read: How to Prepare for UPSC Geography Optional?
Tips to Solve UPSC Prelims Geography ✍️
- Create a knowledge base with the help of NCERT Books
- Choose authentic study materials for advanced learning. Make sure you choose the latest edition of books to avoid any misprints or wrong information.
- Knowledge of Map is important. Use Atlas to understand the map of India and the world.
- Handwritten notes in their own language are the best study materials. It helps you skip reading long paragraphs repeatedly.
- Practise with previous year’s question papers and mock tests
Best Preparation Books for Geography 📚
We have mentioned some of the best preparation books to prepare for UPSC Prelims Geography. Check the list below
- Physical Geography by G C Leong
- Geography of India by Majid Husain
- NCERT VI and X (Old Syllabus)
- NCERT XI and XII (New Syllabus)
- World Atlas (Orient Black Swan)
Also Read: How to Prepare for UPSC Optional Botany?
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