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UPSC Prelims 2021 Geography

Geography PYQs for UPSC Prelims 2021.

2021 Geography

Consider the following statements: 1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds. 2. In the temperate zone, westerlies make the ...

2021 Geography

“Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicarious...

2021 Geography

With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river that joins the Indus direct?

2021 Geography

With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of

2021 Geography

Consider the following rivers: 1. Brahamani 2. Nagalwali 3. Subarnarekha 4. Vamsadhara Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?

2021 Geography

Consider the following statements: 1. Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree. 2. Tamarind tree is endemic to South Asia. 3. In India, most of the tamarind is collected as minor forest produce. 4. Ind...

2021 Geography

The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of

2021 Geography

The vegetation of savannah consists of grassland with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no trees. The forest development in such areas is generally kept in check by one or more or a combination of some c...

2021 Geography

With reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements: 1. The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater. 2. The amount of water in polar ice caps and ...