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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Topic:[GS-I] Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub- continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India).42 PYQs
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Mains - GS-I
16 shown2026•Mains•GS-I•Q.7
Water resources are both an asset and a source of conflict in South Asia. Examine this statement giving examples.
GS-I
2026•Mains•GS-I•Q.16
The centre of global trade is gradually shifting from the Atlantic region to the Indo-Pacific region. Examine this statement.
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.5
What are non-farm primary activities? How are these activities related to physiographic features in India? Discuss with suitable examples.
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.6
Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?
Geography
2025•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
1
Amidst the scuffle and the resultant confusion, the thief managed to slip away.
2
There was not a single person amongst those assembled who was willing to become the leader.
3
Among the members of the community the local doctor was the one who was most respected.
Geography
2024•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
The groundwater potential of the gangetic valley is on a serious decline. How may it affect the food security of India?
GS-I
2023•Mains•GS-I•Q.5
Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?
GS-I
2023•Mains•GS-I•Q.14
Comment on the resource potentials of the long coastline of India and highlight the status of natural hazard preparedness in these areas.
GS-I
2023•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forest regions of India.
Geography
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.6
Discuss the natural resource potentials of 'Deccan Trap'.
Geography (Physical - Deccan Trap Resources)
2022•Mains•GS-I•Q.15
Describing the distribution of rubber producing countries, indicate the major environmental issues faced by them.
GS-I Geography
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.5
Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.
Economic Geography
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.16
Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world.
Economic Geography
2021•Mains•GS-I•Q.17
What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India?
GS-I Geography and Economy
2020•Mains•GS-I•Q.7
Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.
GS-I
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
4 shown2026•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.95
Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct?
1
Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs).
2
China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India.
3
The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector.
4
Rare Earth Elements are a set of 13 metallic elements.
Geography
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.6
Consider the following statements :
I. India has joined the Minerals Security Partnership as a member.
II. India is a resource-rich country in all the 30 critical minerals that it has identified.
III. The Parliament in 2023 has amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 empowering the Central Government to exclusively auction mining lease and composite license for certain critical minerals.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Geography/Natural Resources
2025•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.79
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?
Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?
Geography