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UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 — Geography Questions with Answers

All 9 Geography previous-year questions from UPSC CSE Prelims 2026, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Indian Geography

   Consider the following assertion: In the Pleistocene period either the Yamuna once flowed into the Indus, or the Sutlej flowed into the Yamuna and one major tributary of either had shifted from the Ganga to the Indus or vice versa. Which of the following is/are the basis of the above assertion? 1. The Nadi-Sukta of the Rigveda 2. The explorations of the Sutlej and the Yamuna by Robert Bruce Foote 3. The presence of the same species of dolphins in both the Indus and the Ganga river systems Select the answer using the code given below:

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)1 and 2
   • d)3
2. Q2.Indian Rivers

   Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information: 1. It has an antecedent drainage system. 2. It flows through three countries. 3. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is an important river for irrigation. 4. It does not form distributaries. Select the answer from the following:

   • a)Brahmaputra
   • b)Indus
   • c)Sutlej
   • d)Teesta
3. Q3.Indian Geography

   Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct? 1. Uttar Pradesh shares its boundary with the highest number of other Indian States. 2. Rajasthan shares the longest international border among all Indian States. 3. Sikkim is the only State that shares its boundary with just one other Indian State. Select the answer using the code given below:

   • a)1 only
   • b)1 and 2
   • c)2 and 3
   • d)3 only
4. Q4.World Geography

   Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean ? 1. Bahrain 2. Syria 3. Qatar 4. Egypt Select the answer using the code given below :

   • a)1 and 2
   • b)1 and 3
   • c)2 and 3
   • d)3 and 4
5. Q5.World Geography

   Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries ?

   • a)Ecuador
   • b)Peru
   • c)Bolivia
   • d)Colombia
6. Q6.Climatology

   With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. The climate can be defined as a humid, tropical coastal climate. 2. It receives rainfall from both South-west monsoon and North-east monsoon. 3. Maximum precipitation is between December and May. Select the answer using the code given below :

   • a)1 only
   • b)1 and 2
   • c)2 and 3
   • d)3 only
7. Q7.Indian Geography

   Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India ? 1. Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity 2. Presence of residual mountain ranges such as the Veliconda hills and Mahendragiri hills 3. Deep, V-shaped river valleys formed by fast-flowing rivers Select the answer using the code given below :

   • a)1 only
   • b)1 and 2
   • c)2 and 3
   • d)3 only
8. Q8.World Geography

   Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct ? 1. It is the largest desert lake in the world. 2. The lake is situated in South Sudan along the eastern fringe of the Sahara desert. 3. The lake is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also referred to as the ‘Jade Sea’. Select the answer using the code given below :

   • a)1 only
   • b)1 and 3
   • c)2 and 3
   • d)1, 2 and 3
9. Q9.Oceanography

   Which of the following statements with regard to India’s Deep Ocean Mission is/are correct ? 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. 2. Matsya-6000 has been designed to carry 3 people for deep sea exploration. 3. Samudrayaan is a project under this mission. Select the answer using the code given below :

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)1 and 2 only
   • d)1, 2 and 3