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HPSC 2024 — Geography Questions with Answers

All 8 Geography previous-year questions from HPSC 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Soils of India

   Which of the following features are associated with Regur Soils in India? 1. It develops on crystalline igneous rocks as a result of intense leaching. 2. It is rich in Iron, Potash and Phosphoric contents. 3. It is typically found in north-west region of Deccan plateau and made up of lava flows. 4. It is rich in calcium carbonate, magnesium, potash and lime. How many of the statements given above are correct?

   • a)1 and 2 only
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)3 and 4 only
   • d)1, 2 and 4 only
   • e)Question not attempted
2. Q2.Soils of India

   Which of the following characteristics is associated with red and yellow soils in India? 1. It develops on crystalline igneous rocks in area of heavy rainfall. 2. It develops a reddish colour due to diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks. 3. It develops yellow colour in hydrated forms. 4. It develops red and yellow colour due to iron and Sulphur in dry conditions. How many of the statements given above are correct:

   • a)1 and 2 only
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)3 and 4 only
   • d)1, 2 and 4 only
   • e)Question not attempted
3. Q3.Mineral Resources

   Match List I with List II : List I a. Iron ore Mines b. Copper Mines c. Bauxite Mines d. Mica Mines List II i. Balaghat ii. Amarkantak Plateau iii. Gua and Noamundi iv. Nellore Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • a)a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
   • b)a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
   • c)a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
   • d)a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii
   • e)Question not attempted
4. Q4.Mineral Resources

   Consider the following statements: 1. Copper, Lead, Tin and Bauxite are non-ferrous minerals. 2. Manganese, Iron, Cobalt and Mica are ferrous minerals. 3. Potash, Marble and Granite are non-metallic minerals. 4. Nickel, Cobalt and Platinum are precious metals. How many of the statements given above are correct?

   • a)1 and 3 only
   • b)1 and 4 only
   • c)2 and 3 only
   • d)2, 3 and 4 only
   • e)Question not attempted
5. Q5.Indian Physical Geography

   Match List I with List II : List I: a. Shipki Lake b. Lipu Leke c. Jelep La d. Burzil List II: i. Kashmir ii. Himachal Pradesh iii. Uttarakhand iv. Sikkim Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • a)a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i
   • b)a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
   • c)a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
   • d)a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
   • e)Question not attempted
6. Q6.World Mineral Distribution

   Match List I with List II : List I: a. Copper and Nickel b. Chromite and platinum c. Phosphate d. Limestone List II: i. South-Africa ii. Ontario iii. Caucasus iv. Algeria Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

   • a)a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
   • b)a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
   • c)a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
   • d)a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
   • e)Question not attempted
7. Q7.Climatology

   Match List I with List II : List I a. Mountain Breeze b. Chinook c. Simoom d. Sirocco List II i. Sahara Desert ii. Katabatic iii. Snow Eater iv. Asiatic and African Desert Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

   • a)a-iii,b-ii,c-iv,d-i
   • b)a-ii,b-iii,c-iv,d-i
   • c)a-iii,b-i,c-ii,d-iv
   • d)a-iv,b-i,c-iii,d-ii
   • e)Question not attempted
8. Q8.World Physical Geography

   Match List I with List II List I a. Angel Falls b. Yosemite Falls c. Niagra Falls d. Victoria Falls List II i. Venezuela ii. California iii. South Africa iv. USA and Canada Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

   • a)a-i, b-ii, c-iv, d-iii
   • b)a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv
   • c)a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
   • d)a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
   • e)Question not attempted