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UPPSC 2019 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which one of the following cities is NOT located on the Trans-Siberian rail route?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Sochi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sochi”.
Sochi is a city in southern Russia located on the coast of the Black Sea, while the Trans-Siberian rail route runs from Moscow to Vladivostok, passing through cities such as Kazan, Omsk, and Chita.

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

A) Atlas - 1) France/Spain
B) Kalimanjaro - 2) Ecuador
C) Chimbrozo - 3) Tanzania
D) Pyrenees - 4) Morocco
  1. A) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
  2. B) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
  3. C) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
  4. D) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
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  2. B) Tropical rain forest
  3. C) Temperature deciduous forest
  4. D) Desert shrubs
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  2. B) Washington
  3. C) New York
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Codes:
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B. Petroleum - 2. Bingham
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D. Uranium - 4. Mesabi

Code:
A B C D
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  2. B) 3 4 1 2
  3. C) 1 2 3 4
  4. D) 1 3 2 4
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  3. C) Ghaggar river
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