Geography PYQs

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1. Prelims 2026Q21World Physical Geography

   Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries ?

   aEcuadorbPerucBoliviadColombia
2. Prelims 2026Q23Indian Climate & Monsoon

   With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct ?

   1.The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate.

   2.It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon.

   3.Maximum precipitation is between December and May.

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb1 and 2c2 and 3d3 only
3. Prelims 2026Q24Indian Physiography

   Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India ?

   1.Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity

   2.Presence of residual mountain ranges such as the Veliconda hills and Mahendragiri hills

   3.Deep, V-shaped river valleys formed by fast-flowing rivers

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb1 and 2c2 and 3d3 only
4. Prelims 2026Q25Transport & Communication

   Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India :

   I.The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure.

   II.The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings.

   III.Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions.

   Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct ?

   1.Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I.

   2.Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework.

   3.Statement I contradicts statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb1 and 2c2 and 3d3 only
5. Prelims 2026Q29World Physical Geography

   Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct ?

   1.It is the largest desert lake in the world.

   2.The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert.

   3.The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the ‘Jade Sea’.

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb1 and 3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
6. Prelims 2026Q34Transport & Communication

   In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's maritime trade and logistics policy ?

   1.By functioning exclusively as a domestic cargo hub to reduce reliance on coastal shipping and eliminate the need for foreign collaborations.

   2.By focusing primarily on passenger cruise tourism and heritage shipping to increase Kerala's profile as a maritime heritage destination.

   3.By leveraging its natural deep draft and strategic location to reduce dependence on foreign trans-shipment ports, enhance revenue retention, and reposition India in regional maritime trade.

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb1 and 2c2 and 3d3 only
7. Prelims 2026Q35Indian Drainage & Water Resources

   Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information :

   1.It has an antecedent drainage system.

   2.It flows through three countries.

   3.It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is an important river for irrigation.

   4.It does not form distributaries.

   Select the answer from the following :

   aBrahmaputrabInduscSutlejdTeesta
8. Prelims 2026Q36Mapping & Places in News

   Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct ?

   1.Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States.

   2.Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States.

   3.Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State.

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb1 and 2c2 and 3d3 only
9. Prelims 2026Q40Mapping & Places in News

   Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean ?

   1.Bahrain

   2.Syria

   3.Qatar

   4.Egypt

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1 and 2b1 and 3c2 and 3d3 and 4
10. Prelims 2026Q48Minerals, Energy & Industries

    Which one of the following pairs of semiconductor plants in India and their locations is not correctly matched ?

    aCG Power and Industrial Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in partnership with Renesas Electronics and STARS Microelectronics : GujaratbTata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt. Ltd. : AssamcHCL-Foxconn Joint Venture India Chip Ltd. : Madhya PradeshdSicSem Pvt. Ltd. : Odisha
11. Prelims 2026Q60Minerals, Energy & Industries

    Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct ?

    1.Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs).

    2.China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India.

    3.The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector.

    4.Rare Earth Elements are a set of 13 metallic elements.

    Select the answer using the code given below :

    a1 and 3 onlyb3 onlyc1, 3 and 4d1, 2 and 4
12. Prelims 2026Q75Oceanography

    Which of the following statements with regard to India’s Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct ?

    1.It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India.

    2.Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration.

    3.Samudrayaan is a project under this mission.

    Select the answer using the code given below :

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 2 onlyd1, 2 and 3
13. Prelims 2025Q6Minerals, Energy & Industries

    Consider the following statements :

    I.India has joined the Minerals Security Partnership as a member.

    II.India is a resource-rich country in all the 30 critical minerals that it has identified.

    III.The Parliament in 2023 has amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation)

    Act, 1957 empowering the Central Government to exclusively auction mining lease and composite license for certain critical minerals.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    aI and II onlybII and III onlycI and III onlydI, II and III
14. Prelims 2025Q22World Physical Geography

    Consider the following countries :

    I.Bolivia

    II.Brazil

    III.Colombia

    IV.Ecuador

    V.Paraguay

    VI.Venezuela Andes mountains pass through how many of the above countries?

    aOnly twobOnly threecOnly fourdOnly five
15. Prelims 2025Q23World Physical Geography

    Consider the following water bodies :

    I.Lake Tanganyika

    II.Lake Tonlé Sap

    III.Patos Lagoon Through how many of them does the equator pass?

    aOnly onebOnly twocAll the threedNone
16. Prelims 2025Q24Agriculture & Irrigation

    Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022–23 :

    I.India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world.

    II.More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India.

    III.Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    aI and II onlybII and III onlycI and III onlydI, II and III
17. Prelims 2025Q25Geomorphology

    Which of the following are the evidences of the phenomenon of continental drift?

    I.The belt of ancient rocks from Brazil coast matches with those from Western Africa.

    II.The gold deposits of Ghana are derived from the Brazil plateau when the two continents lay side by side.

    III.The Gondwana system of sediments from India is known to have its counterparts in six different landmasses of the Southern Hemisphere.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    aI and III onlybI and II onlycI, II and IIIdII and III only
18. Prelims 2025Q26Climatology

    Consider the following statements :

    Statement I :

    The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than in equatorial and polar regions.

    Statement II :

    Subtropical and temperate areas have less dry winds.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    aBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement IbBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement IcStatement I is correct but Statement II is not correctdStatement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
19. Prelims 2025Q27Climatology

    Consider the following statements :

    Statement I :

    In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans.

    Statement II :

    In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    aBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement IbBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement IcStatement I is correct but Statement II is not correctdStatement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
20. Prelims 2025Q28Geomorphology

    Consider the following statements :

    Statement I :

    In the context of effect of water on rocks, chalk is known as a very permeable rock whereas clay is known as quite an impermeable or least permeable rock.

    Statement II :

    Chalk is porous and hence can absorb water.

    Statement III :

    Clay is not at all porous.

    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    aBoth Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement IbBoth Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement IcOnly one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement IdNeither Statement II nor Statement III is correct