UPSC geography Prelims Practice Questions- 7th Nov 2020

1. Consider the following-

            1. Mt. Fuji (Japan)

            2. Mt. Merapi (Sumatra)

            3. Mt. Cotopaxi (Equador)

Which of the mountains given above are volcanic mountains? Select the correct answers using the codes given below-

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. All of the above

2. Among the following cities, which of the following lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?

1. 1. Bangalore
2. 2. Hyderabad
3. 3. Nagpur
4. 4. Pune

3. Consider the following statements-

            1. The axis of the earth’s magnetic field is inclined at 23¹/₂⁰ to the geographical axis of the earth.

            2. The earth’s magnetic pole in the northern hemisphere is located on a peninsula in northern Canada.

Which of the statements given below are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 2 only
4. 3 only

4. Consider the following geological phenomenon-

            1. Development of a fault

            2. Movement along a fault

            3. Impact produced by a volcanic eruption

            4. Folding of rocks

Which of the above causes earthquakes?

1. 1,2 and 3
2. 2 and 4
3. 1,3 and 4
4. 1,2,3,and 4

5. If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India?

1.  Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.

2.  Indo-gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.

3. The pattern of the monsoon would be different from what it is at present.

Which of the statements given above are correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

• 1 only
• 1 and 3 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1,2 and 3

6. Which of the following phenomenon might have influenced the evolution of organisms?

            1. Continental Drift

            2. Glacial Cycle

Select the correct answer using the codes given below-

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

7. Consider the following statements
1.    Convergent boundaries of plates don’t happen between two oceanic plates.
2.    The rotation of the earth has its effect on the separated blocks of the plate portions.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below-
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

8. With reference to the movement of the Indian plate, which of the following is true?
1.    During the movement of the Indian plate towards the Eurasian plate, a major event that occurred was the outpouring of lava and formation of the Deccan Traps.
2.    Indian subcontinent was close to the equator.

Choose correct statements from the following codes-
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

9. With reference to Plate boundaries, which of the following is/are true?
1. New crust is generated in convergent boundaries.
2. Convergent boundaries happen only between two continental plates.
3. In divergent boundaries one crust is destroyed by the other.

Select the correct answer from the following codes-
1.    Only 1
2.    Only 1 and 2
3.    Only 2 and 3
4.    None

10.  Consider the following statements regarding plate boundaries
1. In Transform faults neither crust is created or destroyed. 
2. Mid Atlantic ridge is the best example of divergent boundaries.

Select the correct answer from the following codes-
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2