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UPPSC 2024 — Geography Questions with Answers

All 27 Geography previous-year questions from UPPSC 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Geography

   Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Biosphere Reserve) A. Simlipal B. Nokrek C. Agasthyamalai D. Manas List-II (State) 1. Kerala 2. Odisha 3. Assam 4. Meghalaya

   • a)(a) 1 2 4 3
   • b)(b) 3 1 4 2
   • c)(c) 2 4 3 1
   • d)(d) 2 4 1 3
2. Q2.Geography

   With reference to “Shaksgam Valley”, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This valley is a strategic, key region, that is part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). 2. India has lodged protest against the infrastructural development being carried out by China in this valley. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

   • a)(a) Only 2
   • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
   • c)(c) Only 1
   • d)(d) Both 1 and 2
3. Q3.Geography

   Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Relative humidity decreases with increasing air temperature. Reason (R): Absolute humidity increases with increasing evaporation. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

   • a)(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
   • b)(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
   • c)(c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
   • d)(d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. Q4.Geography

   Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II A. Planting Hearth 1. Hungary B. Cryophyte Steppe 2. Adolf Engler C. World Floral Regions 3. C.O. Sauer D. Puszta Grassland 4. Arctic Tundra

   • a)
   • b)
   • c)
   • d)
5. Q5.Geography

   Which one of the following pairs (Aluminium Plant – State) is not correctly matched?

   • a)(a) Alupuram (Alwaye) – Kerala
   • b)(b) Belagavi – Karnataka
   • c)(c) Muri – Chhattisgarh
   • d)(d) Hirakud – Odisha
6. Q6.Geography

   Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Himalayas are still rising. Reason (R): The Indian tectonic plate is colliding with the Eurasian plate. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (b) (A) is false, but (R) is true. (c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

   • a)(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
   • b)(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
   • c)(c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
   • d)(d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
7. Q7.Geography

   Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Coal Resources) A. Hutar B. Ib River C. Tatapani-Ramkola D. Umaria List-II (States) 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Chhattisgarh 3. Odisha 4. Jharkhand

   • a)(a) 3 2 4 1
   • b)(b) 2 1 3 4
   • c)(c) 4 3 2 1
   • d)(d) 4 2 3 1
8. Q8.Geography

   Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Canals) List-II (Rivers) A. Upper Bari Doab Canal 1. Sutlej B. Sirhind Canal 2. Yamuna C. Gurgaon Canal 3. Sutlej, Ravi, Beas D. Indira Gandhi Canal 4. Ravi Codes: A B C D

   • a)(a) 4 1 3 2
   • b)(b) 3 2 1 4
   • c)(c) 4 1 2 3
   • d)(d) 3 1 2 4
9. Q9.Geography

   Which one of the following pairs (Crop - Peculiarity) is not correctly matched? (a) State where rice is grown three times in a year – West Bengal (b) Bihar's contribution to rice production – 15.7% (c) State with largest area under rice production – Uttar Pradesh (d) Isohyets that decide western limit of rice production – 100 cm

   • a)(a) State where rice is grown three times in a year – West Bengal
   • b)(b) Bihar's contribution to rice production – 15.7%
   • c)(c) State with largest area under rice production – Uttar Pradesh
   • d)(d) Isohyets that decide western limit of rice production – 100 cm
10. Q10.Geography

    Consider the following statements with reference to cotton crops: 1. Cotton is mostly a Kharif crop. 2. Cotton crop requires moderate amounts of rainfall varying between 50-75 cm annually. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • a)(a) Both 1 and 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) Only 2
11. Q11.Geography

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Red soil denotes the second largest soil group of India. Reason (R): Red soil surrounds the black soil in the south, east and north directions. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    • b)(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
    • c)(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
    • d)(d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
12. Q12.Geography

    Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Famous Local Storm) (Place/Area) A. Mango shower 1. Punjab to Bihar B. Blossom shower 2. Kerala C. Norwesters 3. Karnataka Coastal Areas D. Loo 4. West Bengal

    • a)(a) 3 2 1 4
    • b)(b) 4 1 3 2
    • c)(c) 3 2 4 1
    • d)(d) 1 3 2 4
13. Q13.Geography / General Knowledge

    Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Capital Country

    • a)(a) Naypyidaw - Myanmar
    • b)(b) Khartoum - Ethiopia
    • c)(c) Dublin - Ireland
    • d)(d) Ottawa - Canada
14. Q14.Geography / Agriculture

    Consider the following statements with reference to Upper Gangetic agro-climatic region: 1. This region encompasses central and western Uttar Pradesh. 2. This region has more than 130% irrigation intensity and 140% cropping intensity. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • a)(a) Both 1 and 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) Only 2
15. Q15.Geography

    Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Pass) (Height from Sea Level) A. Debsa 1. 5360 metres B. Rohtang 2. 4850 metres C. Bara-lacha 3. 3978 metres D. Banihal 4. 2832 metres Codes:

    • a)(a) A B C D 1 3 2 4
    • b)(b) A B C D 3 1 2 4
    • c)(c) A B C D 1 4 2 3
    • d)(d) A B C D 3 1 4 2
16. Q16.Geography/Demographics

    Write in descending order the following States on the basis of their population as per Census, 2011: 1. Bihar 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. West Bengal Choose the correct answer with the help of the following codes:

    • a)(a) 3, 4, 1, 2
    • b)(b) 1, 3, 2, 4
    • c)(c) 1, 3, 4, 2
    • d)(d) 3, 1, 4, 2
17. Q17.Geography

    Which one of the following pairs (Deccan Trap - Peculiarity) is not correctly matched?

    • a)(a) Depth of middle trap – 1200 metres approximately
    • b)(b) Intertrappean beds – Fossils of sea plants and animals
    • c)(c) Depth of lower trap – 150 metres approximately
    • d)(d) Depth of upper trap – 450 metres approximately
18. Q18.Geography

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Jet streams discovered during World War II are high altitude easterly winds. Reason (R): Jet streams flow with a speed of 300-500 km/hour. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    • b)(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
    • c)(c) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
    • d)(d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
19. Q19.Geography

    Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Country) (Mountain) A. Spain - France 1. Alps B. Switzerland 2. Apennine C. Bulgaria 3. Pyrenees D. Italy 4. Balkan Codes: A B C D

    • a)(a) 3 1 2 4
    • b)(b) 3 1 4 2
    • c)(c) 2 3 1 4
    • d)(d) 4 1 2 3
20. Q20.Geography

    Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched regarding peculiarities of Ramganga project? (a) Dam's length - 825.8 metres (b) Hydropower generation capacity - 198 MW (c) Location - Garhwal (Uttarakhand) (d) Irrigated area - 6 lac hectares

    • a)Dam's length - 825.8 metres
    • b)Hydropower generation capacity - 198 MW
    • c)Location - Garhwal (Uttarakhand)
    • d)Irrigated area - 6 lac hectares
21. Q21.Geography

    Consider the following statements with reference to cultivated area of some countries of the world: 1. In comparison to USA, China and Japan, India has highest geographical area under cultivation. 2. India's location in tropical monsoon region helps diversified cropping all through the year. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • a)Both 1 and 2
    • b)Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)Only 1
    • d)Only 2
22. Q22.Geography

    Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Place) (Confluencing Rivers) A. Devprayag 1. Alaknanda and Pindar B. Rudraprayag 2. Alaknanda and Bhagirathi C. Karnaprayag 3. Bhagirathi and Bhilangna D. Tehri 4. Alaknanda and Mandakini Codes:

    • a)(a) 4 1 2 3
    • b)(b) 2 3 1 4
    • c)(c) 4 1 3 2
    • d)(d) 2 4 1 3
23. Q23.Geography

    Consider the following statements with respect to the climate of Western Europe: 1. Western Europe receives rainfall in all months. 2. Western Europe is located in the belt of Westerlies. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • a)(a) Both 1 and 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) Only 2
24. Q24.Geography

    Consider the following mountains and arrange them in correct order from West to East by their location: 1. Karakoram 2. Pontic 3. Hindu Kush 4. Zagros Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) 2, 4, 3, 1
    • b)(b) 2, 3, 4, 1
    • c)(c) 4, 2, 3, 1
    • d)(d) 4, 1, 2, 3
25. Q25.Geography

    Which one of the following pairs (River - Direction) is not correctly matched?

    • a)(a) Amur river - North-East
    • b)(b) Syr Darya - North-West
    • c)(c) Angara river - North
    • d)(d) Mekong river - South-West
26. Q26.Geography

    Which one of the following pairs (Country - Oil field) is not correctly matched?

    • a)(a) Iran - Haft Kel
    • b)(b) Kuwait - Kashagan
    • c)(c) Saudi Arabia - Dhahran
    • d)(d) Iraq - Zubair
27. Q27.Geography

    Consider the following statements with reference to Mediterranean climate: 1. It receives rainfall in winter season. 2. Due to winter solstice, air pressure belts shift to the South. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • a)(a) Only 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) Both 1 and 2