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Mains - GS-I

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2026•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
Analyze the major drivers of human-induced land-use changes in India and their geographical consequences.
Geography

Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)

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2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11

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?

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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
Indian and World Geography
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24

In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's maritime trade and logistics policy?

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By functioning exclusively as a domestic cargo hub to reduce reliance on coastal shipping and eliminate the need for foreign collaborations.
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By focusing primarily on passenger cruise tourism and heritage shipping to increase Kerala's profile as a maritime heritage destination.
3
By leveraging its natural deep draft and strategic location to reduce dependence on foreign trans-shipment ports, enhance revenue retention, and reposition India in regional maritime trade.
Maritime Infrastructure and Trade
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25

Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information:

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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.
Geography
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26

Which of the following with reference to Indian States is/are not correct?

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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.
Indian and World Geography
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30

Ships from which of the following countries have to cross the Strait of Hormuz to reach out to the Indian Ocean?

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Bahrain
2
Syria
3
Qatar
4
Egypt
Indian and World Geography
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33

With reference to the climate of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which of the following statements is/are correct?

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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.
Geography
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34

Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India?

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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
Geography
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39

Which of the following statements with reference to Lake Turkana is/are correct?

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It is the largest desert lake in the world.
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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'.
World Geography
2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.61

Consider the following statements about river bridges connecting India with neighbouring countries:

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'Maitri Setu', built over Feni river, connects Ramgarh in India with Sabroom in Bangladesh.
2
Jhulaghat suspension bridge connects India with Myanmar.
3
Mechi bridge and its approaches connect Panitanki Bypass in India with Kakarvitta in Nepal.
Geography
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.22
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?
World Geography
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23
Consider the following water bodies : I. Lake Tanganyika II. Lake Tonle Sap III. Patos Lagoon Through how many of them does the equator pass?
World Geography
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
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 Act 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?
Geography
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.80
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?
World Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.
Statement-II
At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4

Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?

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The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent.
2
The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north.
Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.6
With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?
Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.
Statement-II
Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.
Statement-III
Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.8

Consider the following countries:

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Finland
2
Germany
3
Norway
4
Russia
World Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9

Consider the following information: Waterfall | Region | River

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Dhuandhar | Malwa | Narmada
2
Hundru | Chota Nagpur | Subarnarekha
3
Gersoppa | Western Ghats | Netravati In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
Geography
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