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HPSC 2021 — Geography Questions with Answers

All 7 Geography previous-year questions from HPSC 2021, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Climatology

   30. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer List I List II 1. Belt of Calm (i) Coriolis 2. Deflecting Force (ii) Doctor Wind 3. Roaring Forties (iii) Doldrums 4. Harmattan (iv) Westerlies

   • a)(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
   • b)(iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
   • c)(iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
   • d)(i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
2. Q2.Indian Physical Geography

   31. Match List I with List II and Select the correct answer List I List II 1. Nilgiri (i) Sagarmatha 2. Satpura (ii) Mt. Abu 3. Aravalli (iii) Dhupgarh 4. Himalaya (iv) Dodabetta

   • a)(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
   • b)(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
   • c)(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
   • d)(d) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
3. Q3.Indian Geography

   32. Sriharikota, where Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located, is situated next to which lake?

   • a)Chilika
   • b)Pulicat
   • c)Vembanad
   • d)Kolar
4. Q4.Indian Physical Geography

   The famous Nubra valley known for its orchards vistas, Bactrian camels and monasteries lies between the two mountains ranges of:

   • a)Karakoram and Zanskar
   • b)Zanskar and Ladakh
   • c)Ladakh and Pir Panjal
   • d)Karakoram and Ladakh
5. Q5.Indian Physical Geography

   Consider the following statements regarding Depsang Plains. 1. It is formed by fertile alluvium soils. 2. The plain is found at the higher altitudes. 3. It is covered with dense coniferous forests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)1 and 3 only
   • d)2 and 3 only
6. Q6.Indian Physical Geography

   Atal Tunnel, named after the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, between Manali and Leh, is built on which range of the Himalayas:

   • a)Northern Pir Panjal Range
   • b)Eastern Pir Panjal Range
   • c)Western Pir Panjal Range
   • d)Southern Pir Panjal Range
7. Q7.Indian Geography

   Largest freshwater lake in the North East of India is located in which State?

   • a)Manipur
   • b)Mizoram
   • c)Meghalaya
   • d)Tripura