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UPPSC 2025 — Geography Questions with Answers

All 43 Geography previous-year questions from UPPSC 2025, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Geography

   Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The interior part of Australia is desert and semi-desert. Reason (R): Northern Australia is situated in the temperate zone. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

   • 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) (A) is true, but (R) is false
   • d)(d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Q2.Geography

   Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Atomic Power Plant) A. Kudankulam B. Kakrapar C. Kaiga D. Rawatbhata List-II (State) 1. Karnataka 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Rajasthan 4. Gujarat

   • a)A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
   • b)A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
   • c)A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
   • d)A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
3. Q3.Geography

   Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List - I (Iron-ore Mines) A. Gurumahisani B. Bailadila C. Noamundi D. Kudremukh List - II (State) 1. Jharkhand 2. Karnataka 3. Odisha 4. Chhattisgarh

   • a)(a) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
   • b)(b) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
   • c)(c) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
   • d)(d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
4. Q4.Geography

   Which of the following rivers falls into the Arabian Sea? 1. Periyar 2. Pennar 3. Palar Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

   • a)(a) only 1
   • b)(b) only 3
   • c)(c) 2 and 3
   • d)(d) 1 and 2
5. Q5.Environment/Geography

   The Appiko Movement is associated with which of the following Indian States ? 1.Uttarakhand 2.Uttar Pradesh 3. Kerala 4. Karnataka Select the correct answer from the code given below:

   • a)(a) 1 and 2
   • b)(b) Only 4
   • c)(c) 3 and 4
   • d)(d) Only 1
6. Q6.Current Affairs / Geography / Infrastructure

   Which of the following statement/s is/are correct with reference to the new Pavan Bridge? 1. It has been constructed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, which is a public sector unit under the Ministry of Railways. 2. It is India's first vertical lift railway sea bridge. Select the correct answer from the code given below:

   • a)(a) Only 2
   • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
   • c)(c) 1 and 2 both
   • d)(d) Only 1
7. Q7.Geography

   The Suez Canal connects which of the following? 1. Atlantic Ocean 2. Red Sea 3. Mediterranean Sea 4. Indian Ocean Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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

   Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Refinery) A. Nayara B. Manali C. Numaligarh D. Tatipaka List-II (State) 1. Assam 2. Gujarat 3. Andhra Pradesh 4. Tamil Nadu Code: (a) 1 3 4 2 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 3 1 2 4 (d) 1 3 2 4

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

   Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched? (Biosphere Reserve) (State) 1. Nokrek - Manipur 2. Manas - Assam 3. Agasthyamalai - Kerala Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

   • a)1 and 2
   • b)Only 3
   • c)2 and 3
   • d)Only 1
10. Q10.Geography

    Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched? (Railway Zone) - (Headquarter) 1. Northern Railway - New Delhi 2. North Eastern Railway - Gorakhpur 3. South Eastern Railway - Cuttack Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

    • a)Only 1 and 2
    • b)Only 3
    • c)Only 2 and 3
    • d)Only 1
11. Q11.Geography

    Below are given two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Select the correct answer using the code given below: Assertion (A): Various types of vegetation are found in the Himalayan mountains. Reason (R): Climate varies with altitude in the Himalayas. Select the correct answer using the code 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)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
    • d)Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
12. Q12.Geography

    Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched? (Tribe) (Habitat) 1. Bushman - Kalahari Desert 2. Eskimo - Northern Canada 3. Pygmy - Congo Basin 4. Masai - West Africa Select the correct answer from the code given below:

    • a)Only 1, 2 and 3
    • b)Only 4
    • c)Only 3 and 4
    • d)Only 1
13. Q13.Geography

    The Gobi Desert is spread across which of the following countries? 1. Mongolia 2. China 3. Russia 4. Kazakhstan Select the correct answer from the code given below:

    • a)(a) Only 1 and 2
    • b)(b) Only 1, 2 and 4
    • c)(c) Only 1, 2 and 3
    • d)(d) Only 1
14. Q14.Geography

    Arrange the following states of India in ascending order of their area and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Haryana 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Punjab 4. Uttarakhand

    • a)(a) 1, 3, 2, 4
    • b)(b) 3, 1, 4, 2
    • c)(c) 3, 1, 2, 4
    • d)(d) 1, 3, 4, 2
15. Q15.Geography

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (State) A. Tamil Nadu B. Rajasthan C. Nagaland D. Madhya Pradesh List-II (Highest Peak) 1. Dhupgarh 2. Doddabetta 3. Guru Shikhar 4. Saramati Code:

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

    Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer by using the code given below the lists. List-I (Coal Field) List - II (Country) A. Appalachian 1. England B. Lancashire 2. Germany C. Ruhr 3. Russia D. Kuzbass 4. USA Code: A B C D (a) 4 1 2 3 (b) 1 4 3 2 (c) 1 4 2 3 (d) 4 1 3 2

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

    With reference to 'Atal Tunnel' which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This tunnel is the world's longest highway tunnel. 2. This tunnel is built in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • a)(a) Only 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Both 1 and 2
    • d)(d) Only 1
18. Q18.Geography

    Which of the following countries is/are NOT a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council? 1. Bahrain 2. Iran 3. Iraq 4. Qatar Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • a)(a) 2 and 3
    • b)(b) 3 and 4
    • c)(c) Only 3
    • d)(d) Only
19. Q19.Geography

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I List-II (Port) (State) A. Paradip 1. Tamil Nadu B. Tuticorin 2. Kerala C. Kakinada 3. Odisha D. Alappuzha 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • a)(a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
    • b)(b) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    • c)(c) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
    • d)(d) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
20. Q20.Geography

    Which of the following pair/pairs is/are not correctly matched? (Pass) (State/Union Territory) 1. Lipulekh - Ladakh 2. Nathu La - Sikkim 3. Bomdila - Arunachal Pradesh 4. Shipki La - Himachal Pradesh Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

    • a)(a) Only 1 and 2
    • b)(b) Only 2, 3 and 4
    • c)(c) Only 1, 2 and 3
    • d)(d) Only 1
21. Q21.Geography/Environment

    Which of the following Ramsar wetland site is/are NOT situated in Uttar Pradesh? 1. Sarsai Nawar Jheel 2. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary 3. Rudrasagar Lake 4. Sultanpur National Park Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • a)(a) 1 and 3
    • b)(b) 3 and 4
    • c)(c) 2 and 3
    • d)(d) 1 and 2
22. Q22.Geography

    With reference to 'Brazil' which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The equatorial rainforests of Brazil are called "Selvas". 2. The dark black colour fertile land here is called "Terra Roxa". Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • a)(a) Only 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Both 1 and 2
    • d)(d) Only 1
23. Q23.Geography

    Which of the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched ? (City) (River) 1. Budapest - Danube 2. Cologne - Rhine 3. New Orleans - Missouri 4. Hyderabad (India) - Paleru Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • a)(a) Only 1, 2 and 3
    • b)(b) Only 3 and 4
    • c)(c) Only 2, 3 and 4
    • d)(d) Only 1 and 2
24. Q24.Geography

    Which of the following is/are NOT a cold ocean current? 1. Agulhas current 2. Brazil current 3. Humboldt current 4. California current Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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

    With reference to the Indian Ocean', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was called by the Ancient Greeks as Erythraean Sea. 2. It is spread on the either side of equator. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • a)(a) Only 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Both 1 and 2
    • d)(d) Only 1
26. Q26.Geography

    According to the India State of Forest Report 2023, which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh have more than 20% of their total area under forest? 1. Bahraich 2. Chandauli 3. Shravasti Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) 1 and 2
    • b)(b) only 3
    • c)(c) 2 and 3
    • d)(d) only 1
27. Q27.Geography

    Which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with only one other district of Uttar Pradesh? 1. Lalitpur 2. Saharanpur 3. Sonbhadra Select the correct answer from the code given below:

    • a)(a) Only 1 and 2
    • b)(b) All 1, 2 and 3
    • c)(c) Only 2 and 3
    • d)(d) Only 1
28. Q28.Geography

    Consider the following sources of world water supply and arrange them in descending order. 1. Oceans 2. Rivers 3. Polar ice and Glaciers 4. Ground water Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code: (a) 1, 3, 4, 2 (b) 1, 2, 4, 3 (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 (d) 1, 4, 3, 2

    • a)(a) 1, 3, 4, 2
    • b)(b) 1, 2, 4, 3
    • c)(c) 1, 2, 3, 4
    • d)(d) 1, 4, 3, 2
29. Q29.Geography

    Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? (Coal Producing Region) - (State) 1. Mawlong - Arunachal Pradesh 2. Raniganj - West Bengal Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) only 2
    • b)(b) 1 and 2
    • c)(c) only 1
    • d)(d) neither 1 nor 2
30. Q30.Geography

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: List-I (National Park/Wildlife Sanctuary) A. Dachigam B. Keoladeo C. Kanha D. Periyar List-II (State/Union Territory) 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Rajasthan 3. Kerala 4. Jammu and Kashmir

    • a)A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
    • b)A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
    • c)A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
    • d)A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
31. Q31.Geography

    Which of the following pair is/are NOT correctly matched ? (Dam) (River) 1. Baglihar Dam - Chenab 2. Pandoh Dam - Ravi 3. Srisailam Dam - Tungabhadra Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • a)(a) 1 and 2
    • b)(b) Only 3
    • c)(c) 2 and 3
    • d)(d) Only 1
32. Q32.Geography

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Himalayas form source of several large perennial rivers. Reason (R): The higher ranges of Himalayas are sriow covered throughout the year. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • 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) (A) is true, but (R) is false
    • d)(d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
33. Q33.World Geography

    Consider the following countries: I. Bolivia II. Brazil III. Colombia IV. Ecuador V. Paraguay VI. Venezuela Andes mountains pass through how many of the above countries?

    • a)Only two
    • b)Only three
    • c)Only four
    • d)Only five
34. Q34.World Geography

    Consider the following water bodies: I. Lake Tanganyika II. Lake Tonlé Sap III. Patos Lagoon Through how many of them does the equator pass?

    • a)Only one
    • b)Only two
    • c)All the three
    • d)None
35. Q35.Earth Movements

    Which of the following are the evidences of the phenomenon of continental drift? I. The belt of ancient rocks from Brazil coast matches with those from Western Africa. II. The gold deposits of Ghana are derived from the Brazil plateau when the two continents lay side by side. III. The Gondwana system of sediments from India is known to have its counterparts in six different landmasses of the Southern Hemisphere. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    • a)I and III only
    • b)I and II only
    • c)I, II and III
    • d)II and III only
36. Q36.Atmospheric Processes

    Consider the following statements : Statement I : The amount of dust particles in the atmosphere is more in subtropical and temperate areas than in equatorial and polar regions. Statement II : Subtropical and temperate areas have less dry winds. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • a)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
    • b)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
    • c)Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
    • d)Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
37. Q37.Climatology

    Consider the following statements: Statement I: In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans. Statement II: In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • a)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
    • b)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
    • c)Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
    • d)Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
38. Q38.Earth Science

    Consider the following statements: Statement I: In the context of effect of water on rocks, chalk is known as a very permeable rock whereas clay is known as quite an impermeable or least permeable rock. Statement II: Chalk is porous and hence can absorb water. Statement III: Clay is not at all porous. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • a)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them
    • b)Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them
    • c)Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
    • d)Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
39. Q39.Indian Geography

    Consider the following pairs : State Description I. Arunachal Pradesh : The capital is named after a fort, and the State has two National Parks II. Nagaland : The State came into existence on the basis of a Constitutional Amendment III. Tripura : Initially a Part 'C' State, it became a centrally administered territory with the reorganization of States in 1956 and later attained the status of a full-fledged State How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    • a)Only one
    • b)Only two
    • c)All the three
    • d)None
40. Q40.World Geography

    Consider the following countries: I. United Kingdom II. Denmark III. New Zealand IV. Australia V. Brazil How many of the above countries have more than four time zones?

    • a)All the five
    • b)Only four
    • c)Only three
    • d)Only two
41. Q41.World Geography

    Consider the following statements: I. Anadyr in Siberia and Nome in Alaska are a few kilometers from each other, but when people are waking up and getting set for breakfast in these cities, it would be different days. II. When it is Monday in Anadyr, it is Tuesday in Nome. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • a)I only
    • b)II only
    • c)Both I and II
    • d)Neither I nor II
42. Q42.Economic Geography

    Consider the following pairs: Country : Resource-rich in I. Botswana : Diamond II. Chile : Lithium III. Indonesia : Nickel In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

    • a)Only one
    • b)Only two
    • c)All the three
    • d)None
43. Q43.World Geography

    Consider the following pairs: Region : Country I. Mallorca : Italy II. Normandy : Spain III. Sardinia : France In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

    • a)Only one
    • b)Only two
    • c)All the three
    • d)None