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UPSC CSE Mains 2018 — Indian & World Geography Questions with Answers

All 5 Indian & World Geography previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Mains 2018, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Physical Geography

   Why is the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS) needed? How does it help in navigation?

2. Q2.Physical Geography

   Why is India taking keen interest in the resources of the Arctic Region?

3. Q3.Physical Geography

   Define mantle plume and explain its role in plate tectonics.

4. Q4.Oceanography

   What are the consequences of the spreading of 'Dead Zones' on the marine ecosystem?

5. Q5.Resources & Industry

   What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.