Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2014 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which of the following temperate grasslands are found in Eurasia ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Steppes

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Steppes”.
Region Associated Countries
Downs Australia
Velds South Africa
Steppes Eurasian countries like Russia, Ukraine, Mongolia, etc.
Prairies North America, particularly the United States and Canada.

Similar Questions:

Which of the following countries is the largest exporter of tea in the world?
  1. A) India
  2. B) China
  3. C) Kenya
  4. D) Sri Lanka
By which one of the following Acts was created the Federal Court in India ?
  1. A) Indian Council Act, 1861
  2. B) Government of India Act, 1909
  3. C) Government of India Act, 1919
  4. D) None of the above
90°E Ridge lies in:
  1. A) Atlantic Ocean
  2. B) Indian ocean
  3. C) Pacific ocean
  4. D) Mediterranean sea
The Earth's axis of rotation (polar axis) is always inclined at an angle of
  1. A) 23.0° from the elliptic axis
  2. B) 23.1° from the elliptic axis
  3. C) 24.5° from the elliptic axis
  4. D) 23.5° from the elliptic axis
How many agreements are there in Agenda-21 ?
  1. A) 4
  2. B) 5
  3. C) 6
  4. D) 7
Homi Bhabha Prize is given for the special contribution in which of the following fields ?
  1. A) Theoretical Physics
  2. B) Nuclear Energy
  3. C) Laser Physics
  4. D) Space Research
Ozone protects biosphere from:
  1. A) Infra-red rays
  2. B) Ultraviolet rays
  3. C) X-rays
  4. D) Gama rays
Who amongst the following revolutionaries refused to drink the given milk on the eve of his execution and said: "Now, I shall take my mother's milk only." ?
  1. A) Rajguru
  2. B) Ashfaqulla
  3. C) Ramprasad Bismil
  4. D) Bhagat Singh
Nobi and Kanto plains are located in which of the following countries?
  1. A) North Korea
  2. B) South Korea
  3. C) Japan
  4. D) China
Consider the following mountains and arrange them in correct order from West to East by their location

1. Karakoram
2. Pontic
3. Hindu Kush
4. Zagros

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
  1. A) 2, 4, 3, 1
  2. B) 2, 3, 4, 1
  3. C) 4, 2, 3, 1
  4. D) 4, 1, 2, 3
Through which of the following straits does a tunnel connect the United Kingdom and France ?
  1. A) Davis Strait
  2. B) Denmark Strait
  3. C) Strait of Dover
  4. D) Strait of Gibralter
The Constitutional advisor to the Constituent Assembly was:
  1. A) Sachidanand Sinha
  2. B) K.M. Munshi
  3. C) B.N. Rao
  4. D) T.T. Krishnamachari