UPSC Prelims · General Studies Paper I

Indian and World Geography — Physical, Social, Economic

Physical, social and economic geography of India and the world.

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  • Q1 · Indian and World Geography — Physical, Social, Economic · EASY

    The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which of the following Indian states?

  • Q2 · Indian and World Geography — Physical, Social, Economic · MEDIUM

    Consider the following statements about the Western Ghats: 1. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2. They cause orographic rainfall on the western coast during the southwest monsoon. 3. They are older than the Himalayas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • Q3 · Indian and World Geography — Physical, Social, Economic · MEDIUM

    Which one of the following pairs of rivers and their tributaries is correctly matched? 1. Ganga - Chambal 2. Brahmaputra - Dibang 3. Godavari - Bhima 4. Krishna - Tungabhadra Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • Q4 · Indian and World Geography — Physical, Social, Economic · EASY

    The 'Ring of Fire' is associated with which of the following geographical phenomena?

  • Q5 · Indian and World Geography — Physical, Social, Economic · HARD

    Consider the following statements about the demographic transition in India: 1. The birth rate has declined faster than the death rate in recent decades. 2. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is currently above the replacement level of 2.1 in all Indian states. 3. The proportion of population in the working age group (15-59 years) is increasing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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