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UPSC CAPF Indian Geography

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UPSC CAPF Indian Geography

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Geography is a science that deals with Earth's surface. The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources and political and economic activities. In simple words, Indian Geography involves the topics like Rivers, Seas, and Mountians.

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1. Which of the following rivers does not flow into the Arabian Sea?
    A. Tungabhadra B. Sabarmati C. Mandovi D. Narmada

Answer: Option A
2. Which of the following is the highest peak of Satpura Range?
    A. Gurushikhar B. Dhupgarh C. Pachmarhi D. Mahendragiri

Answer: Option B
3. The Thummalapalle mine which is considered to have one of the world’s largest reserves of 1.50 lakh tonnes of uranium is located in which among the following Indian States?
    A. Karnataka B. Andhra Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala

Answer: Option B
4. Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following group of Indian States:
    A. Gujarat, MP, Chattisgarh, Manipur B. Rajasthan, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Mizoram C. UP, MP, Bihar, Jharkhand D. Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh

Answer: Option B
5. The land frontier of India is about 15200 KM. Which of the following countries shares the largest border length with India:
    A. Bangladesh B. Pakistan C. china D. Nepal

Answer: Option A
6. The lacustrine deposits of Kashmir called ‘Karewas’ are known for:
    A. Saffron Cultivation B. Terrace farming C. Apple Orchards D. Jhum Cultivation

Answer: Option A
7. Which of the following Mountain passes forms the ‘tri-junction’ of India, China and Myanmar?
    A. Nathu La B. Jelep La C. Bomdi La D. Diphu

Answer: Option D
8. Which of the following mountain ranges form a dividing line between the Ganges Plain and the Deccan Plateau?
    A. Aravalli B. Vindhya C. Satpura D. Ajanta

Answer: Option B
9. The famous hill-station ‘Kodaikanal’ lies in:
    A. Nilgiri hills B. Palani hills C. Cardamom hills D. Javadi hills

Answer: Option B
10. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are submerged parts of mountain range called:
    A. Arakan Yoma B. Pegu Yoma C. Askai Chin D. Tien Shan

Answer: Option A
1. Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to our solar system?
    A. The Earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system B. The predominant element in the composition of Earth is silicon C. The Sun contains 75% of the Mass of the solar system D. The diameter of the Sun is 190 times that of the Earth

Answer: Option A
2. The coldest planet in the solar system is?
    A. Neptune B. Jupiter C. Mars D. Saturn

Answer: Option A
3. "Sirius", the brightest star outside solar system, is also called ______.
    A. Cat star B. Dog star C. Fox star D. Lion star

Answer: Option B
4. The largest planet in our solar system is?
    A. Mars B. Jupiter C. Butterfly D. Saturn

Answer: Option B
5. Which of the following do not belong to solar system?
    A. Asteroids B. Comets C. Planets D. Nebulae

Answer: Option D
6. Energy from the sun reaches our solar system by_______?
    A. Radiation B. photons bundles C. friction D. reflection

Answer: Option A
7. The largest satellite in the solar system is ______?
    A. Ganymede B. Titan C. Triton D. Moon

Answer: Option A
8. Which two planets of the solar system have no satellite?
    A. Mercury and Venus B. Venus and Mars C. Mercury and Pluto D. Venus and Neptune

Answer: Option A
9. Set the planets of the Solar System in terms of their size in descending order?
    A. Earth, Mars, Uranus, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Mercury B. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Earth, Venus, Mars, Mercury C. Mercury, Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn, Earth, Mars, Venus, Uranus D. Uranus, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Mercury

Answer: Option B
10. Which planet in our solar system is nearly as big as the earth?
    A. Mercury B. Mars C. Venus D. Pluto

Answer: Option C
1. Which among the following pairs are correct ? 1- Cirque and Col: Glacial topography 2- Barkhans and: Desert Yardangs topography 3- Eddies and: Fluvial Pothole topography Select the correct answer using the code given below :
    A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1 and 3 only

Answer: Option A
2. Consider these statements: 1) A gorge is almost equal in width at its top as well as its bottom whereas In contrast, a canyon is wider at its top than at its bottom. 2) Another major difference between these two is that where gorge is an erosional feature, canyon is a depositional one. Choose the true statement(s):
    A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both D. None

Answer: Option A
3. Which waterfall of India is popularly known as Niagara Falls?
    A. Barkana waterfall B. Chitrakoot C. Rajat waterfall D. Kevti waterfall

Answer: Option B
4. Lake formed in a cut off river, meander is called:
    A. Playa lake B. Meteoric lake C. Ox - Bow lake D. Creater lake

Answer: Option C
5. Lake formed in a cut off river, meander is called: 1) Rapids, Waterfalls 2) V-Shaped Valley 3) Meander Formation 4) Delta Formation Codes :
    A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 2,3 and 4 C. 1, 3 and 4 D. 1 and 2

Answer: Option D
6. Which of the following are left bank tributaries of Yamuna –
    A. Chambal B. Ken C. Tons D. None of the above

Answer: Option D
7. Which city of Madhya Pradesh lies in Indo-Gangetic plains?
    A. Gwalior B. Indore C. Bhopal D. Jabalpur

Answer: Option A
8. Which two planets of the solar system have no satellite?
    A. Indo-Gangetic Plain B. Punjab Plain C. Doaba D. None of the above

Answer: Option A
9. A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called?
    A. Delta B. Levee C. Flood plain D. Dune

Answer: Option B
10. Moraines are formed in?
    A. River delta B. Arid regions C. Glacial regions D. Monsoon region

Answer: Option C