Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2014 GS-I
Question

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List - I List - II

A. Willy-Willy - 1. U.S.A.
B. Hurricanes - 2. Australia
C. Typhoons - 3. Philippines
D. Baguio - 4. China

Codes:

A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 2 1 4 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 1 4 3”.
Weather Phenomenon Associated Country
A. Willy-Willy 2. Australia
B. Hurricanes 1. U.S.A.
C. Typhoons 4. China
D. Baguio 3. Philippines

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