Geography PYQs

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1. Prelims 2008Q86Population & Settlements

   What is the approximate percentage of persons above 65 years of age in India's current population?

   a14–15%b11–12%c8–9%d5–6%
2. Prelims 2008Q91Population & Settlements

   Which two countries follow China and India in the decreasing order of their populations?

   aBrazil and USAbUSA and IndonesiacCanada and MalaysiadRussia and Nigeria
3. Prelims 2008Q92Population & Settlements

   Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population to its total population (on the basis of the Census, 2001)?

   aHimachal PradeshbBiharcOrissadUttar Pradesh
4. Prelims 2008Q97Population & Settlements

   Which of the following are among the million-plus cities in India on the basis of data of the Census, 2001?

   1.Ludhiana

   2.Kochi

   3.Surat

   4.Nagpur

   Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   a1, 2 and 3 onlyb2, 3 and 4 onlyc1 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
5. Prelims 2008Q109Population & Settlements

   Among the following, which one has the minimum population on the basis of data of Census of India, 2001?

   aChandigarhbMizoramcPuducherrydSikkim
6. Prelims 2008Q128Indian Drainage & Water Resources

   With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated?

   aChambalbNarmadacTapidBhima
7. Prelims 2008Q142Mapping & Places in News

   In India, how many States share the coastline?

   a7b8c9d10
8. Prelims 2007Q1Indian Drainage & Water Resources

   Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

   List-I (Town)

   A.Betul

   B.Jagdalpur

   C.Jabalpur

   D.Ujjain

   List-II (River)

   1.Indravati

   2.Narmada

   3.Shipra

   4.Tapti

   aA-1 B-4 C-2 D-3bA-4 B-1 C-2 D-3cA-4 B-1 C-3 D-2dA-1 B-4 C-3 D-2
9. Prelims 2007Q14Minerals, Energy & Industries

   Shahgarh area in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan was in news in the year 2006 because of which one of the following?

   aFinding high-quality gas reservesbFinding uranium depositcFinding zinc depositdInstallation of wind-power units
10. Prelims 2007Q32Minerals, Energy & Industries

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

    List-I (Aluminium Company)

    A.BALCO

    B.HINDALCO

    C.Indian Aluminium Company

    D.NALCO

    List-II (Location)

    1.Hirakud

    2.Korba

    3.Koraput

    4.Renukoot

    aA-3 B-1 C-4 D-2bA-2 B-4 C-1 D-3cA-3 B-4 C-1 D-2dA-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
11. Prelims 2007Q34Transport & Communication

    Which of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa?

    aNH-4bNH-5cNH-6dNH-7
12. Prelims 2007Q36Minerals, Energy & Industries

    Consider the following statements :

    1.Balaghat is known for its diamond mines.

    2.Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
13. Prelims 2007Q37Population & Settlements

    Which one of the following States of India has the lowest density of population?

    aHimachal PradeshbMeghalayacArunachal PradeshdSikkim
14. Prelims 2007Q38Mapping & Places in News

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

    List-I (City)

    A.Bangkok

    B.Phnom-Penh

    C.Hanoi

    D.Yangon

    List-II (River)

    1.Irrawaddy

    2.Mekong

    3.Menam (Chao Phraya)

    4.Red River

    aA-3 B-2 C-4 D-1bA-4 B-1 C-3 D-2cA-3 B-1 C-4 D-2dA-4 B-2 C-3 D-1
15. Prelims 2007Q39Climatology

    Consider the following statements:

    1.Either of the two belts over the ocean at about 30°–35° N and S latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.

    2.Horse Latitudes are low-pressure belts.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
16. Prelims 2007Q40World Physical Geography

    Which one among the following rivers is the longest?

    aAmazonbAmurcCongodLena
17. Prelims 2007Q41Indian Drainage & Water Resources

    Which one among the following rivers originates at Amarkantak?

    aDamodarbMahanadicNarmadadTapi
18. Prelims 2007Q42Mapping & Places in News

    Which one among the following major cities is most eastward located?

    aHyderabadbBhopalcLucknowdRaipur
19. Prelims 2007Q44Mapping & Places in News

    Out of the Southern States – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu – which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States?

    aAndhra Pradesh onlybKarnataka onlycEach of Andhra Pradesh and KarnatakadEach of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
20. Prelims 2007Q45Mapping & Places in News

    Through which one of the following Straits does a tunnel connect the United Kingdom and France?

    aDavis StraitbDenmark StraitcStrait of DoverdStrait of Gibraltar