Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Bhorghat–H.P.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bhorghat–H.P.”.
Bhorghat is actually located in Maharashtra. It's a mountain pass on the Western Ghats.

Similar Questions:

When it is noon at 1st Meridian, what would be the focal time at 120° East longitude?
  1. A) 09.30
  2. B) 14.30
  3. C) 17.30
  4. D) 20.00
Nearest planet to the Earth is:
  1. A) Mars
  2. B) Mercury
  3. C) Venus
  4. D) Saturn
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Confluence) List-II (Place)

A. Devprayag - 1. Alaknanda and Pindar
B. Rudraprayag - 2. Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
C. Karnaprayag - 3. Bhagirathi and Bhilangna
D. Tehri - 4. Alaknanda and Mandakini

Codes:
ABCD
  1. A) 4,1,2,3
  2. B) 2,3,1,4
  3. C) 4,1,3,2
  4. D) 2,4,1,3
According to the census of 1991 2011 the highest literacy rate was recorded in Kerala followed by:
  1. A) Chandigarh
  2. B) Delhi
  3. C) Mizoram
  4. D) Lakshadweep
With reference to "birth rate" which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Urbanization helps in reducing the birth rate.
2. High literacy rate is directly related to low birth rate.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :
  1. A) Only 1
  2. B) Only 2
  3. C) Both 1 and 2
  4. D) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following is the highest Peak in South India?
  1. A) Anaimudi
  2. B) Doda Beta
  3. C) Dhupgarh
  4. D) Mahendragiri
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
  1. A) 1 2 3 4
  2. B) 2 1 4 3
  3. C) 1 2 4 3
  4. D) 2 1 3 4
Green revolution had the greatest impact on:
  1. A) Rice
  2. B) Maize
  3. C) Barley
  4. D) Wheat
Which one of the following is different from others?
  1. A) UTI
  2. B) State Bank of India
  3. C) Capital Markets
  4. D) U.P. State Financial Corporation
The highest amount of saffron is produced:
  1. A) In northern mountains
  2. B) In Kashmir
  3. C) In Kerala
  4. D) In Goa
Match the Industries with the name of cities in which they have major production:

A. Renukoot - 1. Sports goods
B. Rishikesh - 2. Antibiotics Plant
C. Meerut - 3. Locks
D. Aligarh - 4. Aluminium Industries

Code:
A B C D
  1. A) 4 2 3 1
  2. B) 2 4 1 3
  3. C) 4 2 1 3
  4. D) 2 4 3 1
The minimum forest cover to maintain ecological balance in the plains is:
  1. A) 50%
  2. B) 40%
  3. C) 33%
  4. D) 25%