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HPSC 2022 — Geography Questions with Answers

All 14 Geography previous-year questions from HPSC 2022, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Mineral Resources

   Read the statements and select the correct answer from the given options: Statement - I : Manganese is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore and also used for manufacturing ferro alloys. Statement - II : Manganese deposits are found in almost all geological formations, however, it is mainly associated with Dharwar system.

   • a)Statement - I is True, Statement - II is False
   • b)Statement - I is False, Statement - II is True
   • c)Both Statements are True and Statement - II provides explanation to Statement - I
   • d)Both Statements are True and Statement - II does not provide explanation to Statement - I
2. Q2.Indian Physiography

   Which of the following statements are correct about Eastern and Western Ghats? 1. Anaimudi is the highest peak in the Eastern ghats. 2. Western Ghats are comparatively lower in elevation and less continuous than Eastern Ghats. 3. Most of the Peninsular rivers have their origin in the Western ghats. 4. The Eastern and the Western ghats meet each other at the Nilgiri hills. Select the correct answer using the code below:

   • a)only 1 and 2
   • b)only 3 and 4
   • c)only 1, 2 and 3
   • d)only 2, 3 and 4
3. Q3.Indian Physiography

   Read the given statements and select the correct answer from the options given: Statement - I : Sikkim Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran Statement - II : Karewas are thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials embedded with moraines

   • a)Statement - I is True, Statement - II is False
   • b)Statement - I is False, Statement - II is True
   • c)Both Statements are True and Statement - II provides explanation to Statement - I
   • d)Both Statements are True and Statement - II does not provide explanation to Statement - I
4. Q4.Oceanography

   Which of the following characteristics are correct about waves? 1. Wind causes waves to travel in the ocean. 2. The actual motion of water beneath the wave is not circular. 3. Steep waves are not fairly young ones and are probably formed by local winds. 4. The highest and lowest points of a wave are called the crest and trough respectively. Select the correct answer using the code below:

   • a)1 and 2
   • b)2 and 3
   • c)3 and 4
   • d)1 and 4
5. Q5.Climatology

   Match the climatic regions of India according to Koeppen's scheme. Column I Types of Climate 1. BWhw 2. Dfc 3. Amw 4. As Column II Areas A. Arunachal Pradesh B. West Coast of India south of Goa C. Extreme Western Rajasthan D. Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu

   • a)1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
   • b)1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
   • c)1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
   • d)1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
6. Q6.Dams and Rivers

   Match the name of the Dams in Column - I with the river in Column - II. Column - I 1. Sardar Sarovar 2. Mettur 3. Hirakud 4. Gandhi Sagar Column - II A. Mahanadi B. Chambal C. Kaveri D. Narmada

   • a)1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A
   • b)1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
   • c)1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
   • d)1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B
7. Q7.Climatology

   Read the given statements and select the correct answer from the options given: Statement - I : The pattern of movement of planetary winds is called general circulation of the atmosphere. Statement - II : The general circulation of the atmosphere sets in motion the ocean water circulation which influences the earth's climate.

   • a)Statement - I is True, Statement - II is False
   • b)Statement - I is False, Statement - II is True
   • c)Both Statements are True and Statement - II provides explanation to Statement - I
   • d)Both Statements are True and Statement - II does not provide explanation to Statement - I
8. Q8.Plate Tectonics

   Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct about the movement of the Indian plate? 1. The Indian plate includes Peninsular India and the Australian continental portions. 2. The subduction zone along the Himalayas forms the southern plate boundary in the form of continent- continent convergence 3. In the east, it extends through Rakinyoma Mountains of Myanmar towards the island arc along the Java Trench. 4. The Western margin follows Kirthar Mountain of Pakistan. Select the correct answer using the code below:

   • a)Only 1, 2 and 3
   • b)Only 2, 3 and 4
   • c)Only 1, 3 and 4
   • d)Only 1, 2 and 4
9. Q9.Soils of India

   Which of the following statement/statements are correct about Laterite soils? 1. These soils develop in the areas with high temperature and low rainfall. 2. These soils are rich in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphate and calcium. 3. These soils are widely cut as bricks for use in house construction. 4. These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of the peninsular plateau. Select the correct answer using the code below:

   • a)1 and 2
   • b)3 and 4
   • c)1, 2 and 3
   • d)2, 3 and 4
10. Q10.Human Geography

    According to Census of India, 2011, the languages of India are classified into 5 distinct families, namely, the Indo-European, the Dravidian, the Austro-Asiatic, the Tibeto-Burman and the Semito-Hamitic. Large number of speakers of these languages are found in certain states. Hence match List I with List II: LIST I (Language family) A. The Indo-European B. The Dravidian C. The Austro-Asiatic D. The Tibeto-Burman LIST II (States / UTs) I. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka II. Assam, Manipur, Nagaland III. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar IV. Jharkhand, Odisha, Meghalaya

    • a)A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
    • b)A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
    • c)A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
    • d)A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
11. Q11.Demography

    The correct order of Indian states in terms of population size (2011 Census) is (from highest to lowest population)

    • a)Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal
    • b)Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Bihar
    • c)Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar
    • d)Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal
12. Q12.Indian River Systems

    Which of the following river(s) is/are correctly matched with its/their tributaries? A. Krishna: Tungabhadra, Ghataprabha, Malprabha B. Ganga: Gomti, Kosi, Gandak C. Yamuna: Ken, Betwa, Chambal D. Cauvery: Kabini, Bhima, Hemavati Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    • a)A, B, C only
    • b)A, B, D only
    • c)B, C, D only
    • d)A, C, D only
13. Q13.Indian River Systems

    The correct order of the given rivers when arranged by length from longest to shortest is:

    • a)Mahanadi, Narmada, Godavari, Krishna
    • b)Godavari, Krishna, Mahanadi, Tapi
    • c)Narmada, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna
    • d)Godavari, Narmada, Krishna, Mahanadi
14. Q14.Disaster Management

    Discuss the causes of perennial floods in certain parts of India. Suggest suitable remedies to minimize the losses arising out of these floods.