UPSC Prelims – Map-Based MCQs (Very Important)
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This section focuses on map-based and applied geography questions, which are high-scoring in UPSC.
1. The Strait of Hormuz connects:
A) Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf
B) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
C) Bay of Bengal and South China Sea
D) Pacific Ocean and Arctic Ocean
Answer: A
2. Which of the following rivers originates in Tibet?
A) Ganga
B) Brahmaputra
C) Godavari
D) Krishna
Answer: B
3. Consider the following statements:
1. Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of India.
2. It divides India into tropical and subtropical regions.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
4. Which of the following seas lies to the west of India?
A) Bay of Bengal
B) Arabian Sea
C) Red Sea
D) Caspian Sea
Answer: B
5. Consider the following statements regarding Himalayas:
1. They are geologically young mountains.
2. They are prone to earthquakes.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
6. Panama Canal connects:
A) Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
B) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
C) Arabian Sea and Red Sea
D) Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Answer: A
7. Consider the following statements:
1. Western Ghats receive more rainfall than Eastern Ghats.
2. Western Ghats act as a barrier for monsoon winds.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
8. La Niña is associated with:
A) Weak monsoon in India
B) Strong monsoon in India
C) No effect on climate
D) Increase in desertification only
Answer: B
9. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A) Amazon – Asia
B) Nile – Africa
C) Yangtze – Europe
D) Mississippi – Australia
Answer: B
10. Antarctic Circle lies in:
A) Northern Hemisphere
B) Southern Hemisphere
C) Equatorial region
D) Arctic region
Answer: B
Score Evaluation
8–10 → Excellent Geography Control
5–7 → Good, Improve Maps
Below 5 → Revise Atlas Thoroughly
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