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UPPSC Mains 2025 — Geography Questions with Answers

All 8 Geography previous-year questions from UPPSC Mains 2025, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Monsoon, El-Nino, and Monsoon Theories

   Examine critically the recent theories of the origin of monsoon and discuss the effects of El-nino on monsoon.

2. Q2.Urbanization, Socio-economic problems, Sustainable urban development

   Discuss the socio-economic problems associated with urbanization. What structural measures are necessary for sustainable urban development?

3. Q3.Forest Resources and Conservation

   Examine the forest resources of India and explain the principles of conservation which could be applied to improve the forest wealth of India.

4. Q4.Continental Shelf, Mineral and Energy Resources

   "India's continental shelf is a store house of mineral and energy resources". Critically examine this statement with suitable examples.

5. Q5.Frontiers, Boundaries, Geopolitics

   Differentiate between frontiers and boundaries and present a detailed account on the types of boundaries giving suitable examples from Indian subcontinent.

6. Q6.Glaciers in India

   Examine the variations in nature of glaciers in India.

7. Q7.Mangroves, Coral Reefs, and Marine Resource Management

   How do India's mangroves and corals reefs contribute to marine resource management ?

8. Q8.Sino-Indian Border Dispute

   Examine the origin, dimensions and implications of Sino-Indian border dispute.