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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims 2024 with Answers:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 1: The longest border between any two countries in the world is between:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Canada and the United States of America<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Chile and Argentina<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) China and India<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Kazakhstan and Russian Federation<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (a) Canada and the United States of America<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 2: Consider the following statements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question3: Consider the following statements:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Statement-I: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement-II: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 4: Consider the following statements:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Statement-I: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement-II: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pyroclastic debris<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ash and dust<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nitrogen compounds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sulphur compounds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All four<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (d) All four<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 6: Which of the following is\/are correct inference\/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream, and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (a) 1 only<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 7: Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Algeria and Morocco<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Botswana and Namibia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Cote d\u2019Ivoire and Ghana<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Madagascar and Mozambique<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (c) Cote d\u2019Ivoire and Ghana<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 8:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Ghaghara \u2014 Gomati \u2014 Gandak \u2014 Kosi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Gomati \u2014 Ghaghara \u2014 Gandak \u2014 Kosi<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Ghaghara \u2014 Gomati \u2014 Kosi \u2014 Gandak<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Gomati \u2014 Ghaghara \u2014 Kosi \u2014 Gandak<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (b) Gomati \u2014 Ghaghara \u2014 Gandak \u2014 Kosi<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 9: Consider the following statements:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement-I:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement-II: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Statement-III: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only one of the Statement II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 10: Consider the following countries:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finland<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Germany<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norway<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All four<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (b) Only two<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 11: Consider the following information:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Waterfall<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Region<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>River<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dhuandhar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malwa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narmada<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Hundru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chota Nagpur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subarnarekha<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Gersoppa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Western Ghats<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netravati<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (a) Only one<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 12: Consider the following information:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Region<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name of the Mountain Range<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Types of Mountain<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Central Asia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vosges<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fold mountain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Europe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alps<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block mountain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. North America<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appalachians<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fold mountain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. South America<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fold mountain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All four<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (b) Only two<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 13: Consider the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cashew<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papaya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red sanders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above trees are actually native to India?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (a) Only one<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 14: With reference to &#8220;water vapour&#8221;, which of the following statements is\/are correct?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with altitude.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its percentage is maximum at the poles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (a) 1 only<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 15: Consider the following description:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual and daily range of temperatures is low.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precipitation occurs throughout the year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precipitation varies between 50 cm \u2013 250 cm.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is this type of climate?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Equatorial climate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) China type climate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Humid subtropical climate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Marine West coast climate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (d) Marine West coast climate<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 16: With reference to &#8220;Coriolis force&#8221;, which of the following statements is\/are correct?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It increases with increase in wind velocity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the equator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 17: On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) sunlight of more than 12 hours?<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tropic of Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tropic of Capricorn<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arctic Circle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 only<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 3 and 4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 2 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (d) 2 and 4<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 18: One of the following regions has the world\u2019s largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years&#8217; worth of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels, and the possible destruction of which can exert detrimental effects on the global climate. Which one of the following denotes that region?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Amazon Basin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Congo Basin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Kilkori Basin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Rio de la Plata Basin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (b) Congo Basin<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 19: Consider the following plants:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groundnut<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horse-gram<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soybean<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above belong to the pea family?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (c) All three<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Question 20:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The total fertility rate in an economy is defined as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) the number of children born per 1000 people in the population in a year.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) the number of children born to a couple in their lifetime in a given population.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) the birth rate minus death rate.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) the average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Answer: (d) the average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=924&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> acts as a gateway to civil services like IAS, IPS, IFS, and others, requiring candidates to have a comprehensive understanding of various subjects, with Geography being a crucial one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography section holds significant weight in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=316&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it essential for candidates to thoroughly review Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims to prepare effectively for the Geography-related questions in the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims\"><\/span><b>Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims is an invaluable resource for UPSC aspirants. Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims questions help candidates familiarize themselves with the exam&#8217;s format and the types of questions likely to appear in the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pattern of Questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims mix factual knowledge and conceptual clarity, covering physical geography (landforms, climate, resources) and human geography (population, migration, urbanization), testing both recall and analytical abilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geographical Features and Mapping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims focus on physical features like mountains, rivers, and climate zones. Map-based questions are important, testing the ability to interpret locations of countries, capitals, rivers, and geographical phenomena.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Human Geography and Population<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims focus on human geography, testing knowledge of human-environment relationships, migration, population density, urbanization, and their impact on development, including demographic trends and migration patterns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resource Management and Sustainability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims emphasize resource management and sustainability, covering natural resources, energy, SDGs, climate change, and environmental degradation, testing candidates&#8217; ability to apply geographical knowledge in contemporary contexts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1097&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Attempts in UPSC<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Important_Topic\"><\/span><b>Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims Important Topic<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1111&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography syllabus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for UPSC Prelims is broad and can be categorized into key areas like Physical Geography, Indian Geography, World Geography, and Environmental Geography. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of essential topics:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Physical Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Geography is the foundation of the subject and is crucial for the UPSC Prelims. Key topics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Climatology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Explore global climate classifications, climate change, and the factors influencing weather patterns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plate Tectonics &amp; Continental Drift<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Understand the formation of landforms, earthquakes, and volcanoes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atmospheric Circulation &amp; Weather Systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Study the monsoon, cyclones, jet streams, and global weather patterns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Earth\u2019s Structure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Study the layers of the Earth \u2014 crust, mantle, and core \u2014 and tectonic activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oceanography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Learn about ocean currents, tides, and phenomena like El Ni\u00f1o and La Ni\u00f1a and their climate impacts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geomorphology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focus on landforms such as mountains, valleys, plains, erosion, deposition, and weathering processes.Also read: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Indian Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Geography plays a vital role in UPSC Prelims, given its direct relevance to India. Key areas to focus on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Natural Resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Understand the distribution of minerals, forests, and water resources in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agriculture<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Learn about major crops, cropping patterns, irrigation methods, and challenges like drought and desertification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rivers of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focus on major rivers, tributaries, basins, and concepts like river rejuvenation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soil Types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Study the different soil types in India, such as alluvial, black, red, and laterite soils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physiographic Divisions of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Study the Himalayas, Indo-Gangetic plains, Peninsular Plateau, Coastal Plains, and Islands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indian Climate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Understand the monsoon system, climatic influences, cyclones, and seasonal variations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-prelims-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Last 10 Years UPSC Prelims Question Papers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Environmental Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong grasp of environmental issues is essential for the exam. Key topics to cover:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ecology &amp; Ecosystems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Study terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, food chains, and biodiversity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Climate Change &amp; Environmental Issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focus on global warming, pollution, and environmental conventions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Understand India\u2019s progress in environmental conservation and sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Papers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. World Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>World Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help in identifying recurring patterns and focusing on the areas that are most likely to be tested.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Major Natural Regions of the World<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Study deserts, rainforests, tundras, and their climatic conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Continents &amp; Countries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focus on geographical features, major rivers, mountain ranges, and climate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Natural Disasters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Learn about earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions, along with their geographical significance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1968&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Geography Important Topics for UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Important_Trend\"><\/span><b>Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims Important Trend<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims important trends over the years are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geography Contribution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Geography consistently accounts for 15-20 questions, totaling 30-40 marks in the Prelims.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shift to Application-Based Questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: UPSC is moving away from straightforward factual questions and focusing more on application-based queries.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase in Map-Based Questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Both direct and indirect map-related MCQs have become more prevalent in recent years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integration with Environmental Science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Geography questions increasingly overlap with topics related to Environmental Science.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recurring Themes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Common themes include questions on bordering countries of major seas and countries within specific river basins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>2024 Trends<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The 2024 Prelims featured a significant number of core conceptual questions in physical geography.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1587&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>International Organisations<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims Trends<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims analysis highlights the trend in the number of questions asked over recent years, providing valuable insights for candidates to focus their preparation effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year of Preliminary Examination<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Geography Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Analyse_Geography_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims\"><\/span><b>How to Analyse Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyzing Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims is crucial for understanding the exam&#8217;s structure and the types of questions asked. Through consistent practice and focused revision, aspirants can build a deeper understanding of geographical concepts, improve their problem-solving skills, and develop effective time management strategies, all while staying informed about current geographical trends and challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Understand the Syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focus on physical geography, human geography, resource management, and sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Solve Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Practice solving Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims to understand question patterns and frequently asked topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Map Practice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Regularly practice map-based questions to interpret locations, geographical features, and regions accurately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on Concepts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Build a strong conceptual understanding of landforms, climate, migration, urbanization, and resource management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay Updated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Follow current events related to geography, like climate change, environmental issues, and sustainable development goals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Practice solving questions within the stipulated time for better exam strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Source_and_Strategies\"><\/span><b>Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims Source and Strategies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Study NCERTs<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin with NCERT for foundational understanding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 11th \u2013 Fundamentals of Physical Geography and Indian Geography<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 12th \u2013 Human and Economic Geography<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Create Concise Notes<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make short notes by summarizing important points from Geography-related questions. These will aid in quick and effective revision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atlas:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It is crucial for UPSC geography preparation, offering visual maps, political borders, physical features, and climate patterns, which aid in developing conceptual clarity and analytical skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>For Map Work: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow Bharat Darshan Series on UnderStand UPSC Youtube channel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice PYQs by Year: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on the last 10 years of UPSC CSE Prelims Geography PYQs. Identify recurring topics, track your mistakes, and revise areas where you are weak.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take Mock Tests: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly simulate exam conditions by taking mock tests. 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Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles\"><\/span><b>Related Articles\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2122&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Polity PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Syllabus<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2125&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Modern History PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1111&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Geography Optional\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2119&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Subject Wise Weightage 2025<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1065&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Public Administration Optional\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2200 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2200{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2200 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2200{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2200.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2200.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2200.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body 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data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2200\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22000\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22000\" aria-controls=\"collapse22000\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the importance of Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse22000\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2200\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22000\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims helps candidates understand the exam format, recognize recurring topics, and improve both conceptual clarity and problem-solving abilities, essential for success in the UPSC Prelims exam.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22001\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22001\" aria-controls=\"collapse22001\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do Geography PYQs contribute to UPSC preparation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22001\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2200\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22001\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Solving Geography PYQs familiarizes candidates with question patterns, helps identify weak areas, and improves time management skills by simulating actual exam conditions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22002\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22002\" aria-controls=\"collapse22002\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What topics are generally covered under Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22002\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2200\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22002\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Geography PYQs cover physical geography (climate, landforms), Indian geography (rivers, resources), world geography (countries, regions), and environmental geography (climate change, sustainability), testing both factual knowledge and application.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22003\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22003\" aria-controls=\"collapse22003\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why are map-based questions important in Geography PYQ UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22003\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2200\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22003\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Map-based questions test candidates' ability to interpret geographical locations, regions, and features accurately. 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