{"id":419,"date":"2025-05-27T15:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=419"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:25:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:55:28","slug":"geography-questions-in-upsc-prelims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/geography-questions-in-upsc-prelims\/","title":{"rendered":"Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims 2025, Check Last Five Years PYQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/geography-questions-in-upsc-prelims\/#Geography_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >Geography in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/geography-questions-in-upsc-prelims\/#Geography_Questions_asked_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\" >Geography Questions asked in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/geography-questions-in-upsc-prelims\/#Geography_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\" >Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography Questions in the UPSC Prelims Examination comprise both conceptual and factual questions. Over the years Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims have been shifted to the mix of conceptual and factual questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography plays a crucial role in the Prelims and the Mains Examination of the UPSC exam, with questions testing conceptual clarity and application skills. In this article, we will examine the geography questions over the years in UPSC Prelims and decode the nature of geography questions in UPSC Prelims, as well as essential topics, preparation strategies, and resources to ace this section.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"38\">Geography in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"564\">In the UPSC Prelims 2025, the <strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"83\">Geography<\/strong> section comprised <strong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"118\">14 questions<\/strong>, maintaining a balanced share among the subjects. The overall <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"222\">difficulty level was easy to moderate<\/strong>, with questions spread across physical, human, and Indian geography. Many of the questions were straightforward and could be answered with a clear understanding of NCERTs and basic concepts. Topics such as <strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"475\">climate, soil, maps, and natural resources<\/strong> featured prominently, making it a scoring section for those with consistent preparation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_Questions_asked_in_UPSC_Prelims_2025\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"38\">Geography Questions asked in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Consider the following countries:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. Austria<br \/>\nII. Bulgaria<br \/>\nIII. Croatia<br \/>\nIV. Serbia<br \/>\nV. Sweden<br \/>\nVI. North Macedonia<\/p>\n<p>How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Only three<br \/>\n(b) Only four<br \/>\n(c) Only five<br \/>\n(d) All the six<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Consider the following countries:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. Bolivia<br \/>\nII. Brazil<br \/>\nIII. Colombia<br \/>\nIV. Ecuador<br \/>\nV. Paraguay<br \/>\nVI. Venezuela<\/p>\n<p>Andes mountains pass through how many of the above countries?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Only two<br \/>\n(b) Only three<br \/>\n(c) Only four<br \/>\n(d) Only five<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Consider the following water bodies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. Lake Tanganyika<br \/>\nII. Lake Tonl\u00e9 Sap<br \/>\nIII. Patos Lagoon<\/p>\n<p>Through how many of them does the equator pass?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Only one<br \/>\n(b) Only two<br \/>\n(c) All the three<br \/>\n(d) None<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Consider the following statements about turmeric during the year 2022\u201323:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. India is the largest producer and exporter of turmeric in the world.<br \/>\nII. More than 30 varieties of turmeric are grown in India.<br \/>\nIII. Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are major turmeric producing States in India.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I and II only<br \/>\n(b) II and III only<br \/>\n(c) I and III only<br \/>\n(d) I, II and III<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Which of the following are the evidences of the phenomenon of continental drift?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. The belt of ancient rocks from Brazil coast matches with those from Western Africa.<br \/>\nII. The gold deposits of Ghana are derived from the Brazil plateau when the two continents lay side by side.<br \/>\nIII. The Gondwana system of sediments from India is known to have its counterparts in six different landmasses of the Southern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>(a) I and III only<br \/>\n(b) I and II only<br \/>\n(c) I, II and III<br \/>\n(d) II and III only<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement I:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than in equatorial and polar regions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement II:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Subtropical and temperate areas have less dry winds.<\/p>\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I<br \/>\n(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I<br \/>\n(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct<br \/>\n(d) Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement I:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement II:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I<br \/>\n(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I<br \/>\n(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct<br \/>\n(d) Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement I:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the context of effect of water on rocks, chalk is known as a very permeable rock \u2013 whereas clay is known as quite an impermeable or least permeable rock.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement II:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chalk is porous and hence can absorb water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Statement III:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clay is not at all porous.<\/p>\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?<\/p>\n<p>(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I<br \/>\n(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I<br \/>\n(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I<br \/>\n(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Consider the following statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. Without the atmosphere, temperature would be well below freezing point everywhere on the Earth\u2019s surface.<br \/>\nII. Heat absorbed and trapped by the atmosphere maintains our planet\u2019s average temperature.<br \/>\nIII. Atmosphere\u2019s gases, like carbon dioxide, are particularly good at absorbing and trapping radiation.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I and III only<br \/>\n(b) I and II only<br \/>\n(c) I, II and III<br \/>\n(d) II and III only<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I. It is important for the upliftment of the rural poor as the majority of low-producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.<br \/>\nII. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.<\/p>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>(a) I only<br \/>\n(b) II only<br \/>\n(c) Both I and II<br \/>\n(d) Neither I nor II<\/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; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" 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\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" 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\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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<h3><b>Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims 2024<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we are providing the Geography Questions asked in the UPSC Prelims 2024. The table below contains the Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims 2024 with Answers:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-prelims-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UPSC Prelims PYQs<\/a><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><b>Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims 2024 with Answers<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S. No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Question\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Answer\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The longest border between any two countries in the world is between :<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada and the United States of America<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chile and Argentina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China and India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kazakhstan and Russian Federation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 Canada and the United States of America<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/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<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 only<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than terrestrial radiation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-II: 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<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-II: 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<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only one<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only two<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only three<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All four<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 All four<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the following is\/are correct inference\/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?<\/span><\/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)\u00a0 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 1 only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 Algeria and Morocco<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Botswana and Namibia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Cote d\u2019Ivoire and Ghana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Madagascar and Mozambique<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Cote d\u2019Ivoire and Ghana<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><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)\u00a0 Ghaghara \u2014 Gomati \u2014 Gandak \u2014 Kosi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Gomati \u2014 Ghaghara \u2014 Gandak \u2014 Kosi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Ghaghara \u2014 Gomati \u2014 Kosi \u2014 Gandak<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Gomati \u2014 Ghaghara \u2014 Kosi \u2014 Gandak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Gomati \u2014 Ghaghara \u2014 Gandak \u2014 Kosi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements :<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-I:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rainfall is one of the reasons for the weathering of rocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-II:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement-III:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><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)\u00a0 Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Only one of the Statement II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Neither Statement-II nor Statement-III is correct<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following countries :<\/span><\/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)\u00a0 Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Only three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 All four<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Only two<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterfall<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">River<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><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.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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)\u00a0 Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 Only one<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Region<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of the mountain range<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of mountain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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)\u00a0 Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Only three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 All four<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Only two<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><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;\">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)\u00a0 Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 Only one<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to \u201cwater vapour\u201d, which of the following statements is\/are correct?<\/span><\/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)\u00a0 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 1 only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following description:<\/span><\/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)\u00a0 Equatorial climate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 China type climate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Humid subtropical climate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Marine West coast climate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Marine West coast climate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to \u201cCoriolis force\u201d, which of the following statements is\/are correct?<\/span><\/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)\u00a0 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours?<\/span><\/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)\u00a0 1 only\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 3 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 2 and 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 2 and 4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the following regions has the world\u2019s largest tropical peatland, which holds about three years 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?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 Amazon Basin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Congo Basin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 Kilkori Basin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 Rio de la Plata Basin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Congo Basin<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following plants:<\/span><\/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)\u00a0 Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><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)\u00a0 the number of children born per 1000 people in the population in a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 the number of children born to a couple in their lifetime in a given population.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 the birth rate minus the death rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 the average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 the average number of live births a woman would have by the end of her child-bearing age.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims 2023<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims 2023 asked 13 questions from the geography section. Out of these questions, a few were difficult questions and others were moderate questions. The difficulty of the questions for any individual is up to the preparation of the candidate. Here are the Geography Questions asked in UPSC Prelims 2023:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><b>Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims 2023<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S. No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2222<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><b>Consider the following statements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meandering of the Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the statements given above are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">correct<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: (a)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Consider the following trees:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahua (Madhuca indica)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teak (Tectona grandis)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above are deciduous trees?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: (b)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Consider the following pairs:<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Port<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Well known as<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Kamarajar Port<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First major port in India registered as a company<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Mundra Port<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Largest privately owned port in India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Visakhapatnam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Largest container port in Port India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>How many of the above pairs are <\/b><b><i>correctly <\/i><\/b><b>matched?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one pair<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two pairs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three pairs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None of the pairs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: (b)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Marakkanam Salt Pans<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Naupada Swamp<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Rann of Kutch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer:\u00a0 (d)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has more arable areas than China.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above statements are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">correct<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: (b)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Aluminium<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Copper<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Iron<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Titanium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: (a)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement I: The soil in tropical rainforests is rich in nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement II: The high temperature and moisture of tropical rainforests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose quickly.<\/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 is the correct explanation for Statement I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: (d)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of them uses seawater.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of them are set up in water-stressed districts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None of them is privately owned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above statements are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">correct<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: (d)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement II: The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface.<\/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 is the correct explanation for Statement I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: (a)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amarkantak Hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and the Sahyadri Ranges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biligirirangan Hills constitute the easternmost part of Satpura Range.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seshachalam Hills constitute the southernmost part of Western Ghats.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the statements given above are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">correct<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) All three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answer: (d)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right angles to the direction of wave propagation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">correct<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b> Answer: (c)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1222<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to the Earth\u2019s atmosphere, which one of the following statements is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">correct<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) The total amount of insolation received at the equator is roughly about 10 times of that received at the poles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Infrared rays constitute roughly two-thirds of insolation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Infrared waves are largely absorbed by water vapour that is concentrated in the lower atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Infrared waves are a part of the visible spectrum of electromagnetic waves of solar radiation.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b> Answer: (c)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement I: India, despite having uranium deposits, depends on coal for most of its electricity production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement II: Uranium, enriched to the extent at least 60%, is required for the production of electricity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">correct <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 is the correct explanation for Statement I<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-1<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Answer: (c)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Understanding Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography questions in UPSC Prelims focus on both physical and human geography, covering India&#8217;s geographical features and global geographical features. Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims include factual to analytical, often requiring candidates to correlate concepts with current events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a question might ask about the impact of El Ni\u00f1o on monsoons or the location of important mountain passes in India. Analyzing past trends, aspirants can observe a mix of map-based questions and theoretical ones, highlighting the need for comprehensive preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Key Dimensions of Geography in UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography in UPSC Prelims 2025 can be predicted by analysing the trends of the questions asked in the last few years of the UPSC Prelims Examination. The Key Areas of Geography in UPSC Prelims 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Geography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Includes topics like landforms, climatology, oceanography, and geomorphology. These form the backbone of geography questions in UPSC Prelims.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indian Geography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Emphasizes rivers, vegetation, soil types, and mineral resources. Questions are often linked to current environmental issues or government schemes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Human Geography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Covers population dynamics, urbanization, and migration. Aspirants need to understand patterns and trends from both national and global perspectives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environmental Geography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focuses on ecological concerns, biodiversity, and conservation efforts, often tied to international conventions or policies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Important Geography Topics for UPSC Prelims 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Geography Topics for UPSC Prelims 2025 include the physical, Indian, and World geography, and some geographical places of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Physical Geography:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plate tectonics and earthquakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climatic zones and global wind patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocean currents and marine ecosystems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indian Geography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">River systems and water disputes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture, irrigation, and cropping patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major mineral belts and energy resources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>World Geography<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continents and major physical features<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key straits, seas, and mountain ranges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International trade routes and global resources<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environment and Ecology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wetlands and Ramsar sites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National parks and wildlife sanctuaries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate change initiatives and treaties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Decoding the UPSC Prelims Geography Syllabus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims Geography Syllabus can be segmented into two parts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Static Part<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Includes topics like geomorphology, climatology, and Indian physical geography. These topics remain consistent year after year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dynamic Part<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Relates to current events like cyclones, floods, or policy changes in resource management. Reading newspapers and magazines is essential to cover this aspect.<\/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; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" 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\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" 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\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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<h3><b>Analysis of Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims Previous Year Papers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the basis of UPSC Previous Year Question Papers we have segmented the Geography Questions asked in UPSC Prelims over the few years. Here is the distribution of the questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the basis of the previous year&#8217;s question papers of prelims, we can conclude the following observations which are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weightage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Geography contributes 15-20 questions annually, making it a significant portion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Difficulty Level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Questions are moderate but require conceptual clarity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus Areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Topics like Indian rivers, soil types, and climate zones are recurring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Tips for UPSC Prelims Geography Preparation Strategy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips and suggestions to prepare Geography for UPSC Prelims 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Understand the Basics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with NCERTs from classes 6 to 12 to build foundational knowledge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on diagrams and maps for better retention.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refer to Standard Books<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Books like G.C. Leong\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Geography<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Majid Husain\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Geography<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are highly recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice Map-Based Questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly practice identifying features on maps, as these questions are common in the UPSC Prelims Geography paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Update with Current Affairs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link geography topics with current events, such as new wildlife sanctuaries or international environmental conventions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Solve Previous Year Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attempting UPSC Prelims Geography questions with answers from previous years helps understand the question pattern and improve time management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mock Tests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly attempt UPSC Prelims Geography MCQs to enhance speed and accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Recommended UPSC Prelims Geography Book List<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims Geography Book List includes mostly NCERTs but some other reference books also. Here we have segmented books that have been proved an effective source for Geography in UPSC prelims:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NCERT Textbooks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Classes 6-12 (for basic concepts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>G.C. Leong\u2019s <\/b><b><i>Certificate Physical and Human Geography<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ideal for understanding physical geography.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Majid Husain\u2019s <\/b><b><i>Geography of India<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Comprehensive coverage of Indian geography.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Atlas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Oxford School Atlas for map-based preparation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Environment Books<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Shankar IAS\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environment<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for ecology-related topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Common Mistakes in Geography Preparation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants should keep in mind that geography has both static as well as dynamic content which require regular updation and revision. Here are a few common mistakes committed by aspirants while covering geography for UPSC Prelims Exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ignoring Maps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Neglecting map-based practice can lead to mistakes in identifying locations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overemphasizing Static Content<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Balancing static and dynamic content is vital for a holistic approach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skipping Revision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Regular revision of facts and concepts ensures better retention.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-420 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-420.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-420.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-420.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-420.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-420.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1735710790\"><div id=\"sp-ea-420\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-4200\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse4200\" aria-controls=\"collapse4200\" 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 number of Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse4200\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-420\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-4200\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The number of Geography questions varies each year but typically ranges between 10 to 15. These questions include both static topics and those linked to current events. It is an important subject for scoring in the Prelims.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-4201\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse4201\" aria-controls=\"collapse4201\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the source of Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse4201\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-420\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-4201\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Questions are derived from topics like physical geography, Indian geography, and environmental issues. They also include map-based questions and current affairs related to geography. A combination of static and dynamic sources is used.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-4202\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse4202\" aria-controls=\"collapse4202\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are NCERT books enough to prepare for Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse4202\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-420\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-4202\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NCERT books are essential for building basic concepts, especially for beginners. However, supplementary books like G.C. Leong and Current Affairs are also necessary for comprehensive preparation. Advanced references help in tackling complex questions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-4203\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse4203\" aria-controls=\"collapse4203\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are Current Affairs Important for Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse4203\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-420\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-4203\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, current affairs play a crucial role in Geography preparation. Questions often link static concepts to recent events like natural disasters, climate summits, or environmental policies. Staying updated helps in answering dynamic questions effectively.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-4204\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse4204\" aria-controls=\"collapse4204\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the difficulty level of Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse4204\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-420\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-4204\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The difficulty level ranges from easy to moderate, with some analytical questions requiring deeper understanding. Conceptual clarity and integration of current events are critical for answering effectively. 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