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UPSC Map Questions Geography paper 2 2018|Map-Based question discussion | Indian Geography| paper 2

On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of three locations whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural in not more than 30 words for each entry:

(i) Shyok river
(ii) Mawlynnong
(iii) Shravasti
(iv) Kori creek
(v) Amarkantak
(vi) Ghatshila
(vii) Tawang
(viii) Neyyar
(ix) Dandeli
(x) Mulshi Lake

UPSC geography Paper 2 Map answer 2018


Shyok river:
Shyok river is the right bank tributary of the Indus river. It is also called the river of death. It is originated from Rimo Glacier near Siachen Glacier and flows in northern Ladakh. 

Mawlynnong: 
It is a village of Meghalaya and it was Asia's cleanest village in 2018.

Shravasti: 
Shravasti is a spiritual city and it is located in Uttar Pradesh. It was the capital city of the Kosala kingdom. It is also related to Buddhism and Jainism. 

Kori creek: 
It is a tidal creek located in the western Kutchchh region of India. It is located east of Ser creek. 

Amarkantak:
 Amarkantak is a pilgrim town of Madhyapradesh and it is the meeting point of Vidhya, Satpura, and Maikal range. Major rivers such as Narmada, Tapi, and Son are originated from Amarkantak. 

Ghatshila: 
It is the town of Jharkhand. It is a picnic spot located on the bank of the Subarnrekha river. 

Tawang: 
Tawang is a tourist place and it is famous for its beautiful monasteries. It is the smallest district of Arunachal Pradesh and is located on the northwest side of Arunachal Pradesh.  

Neyyar: 
Neyyar is a tourist place near Trivantharam district.  There is the Neyyar river, Nayyar Wildlife sanctuary. and Neyyar Dam in the location.

 Dandeli: 
It is a famous tourist destination in Karnataka state. It is famous for its dense forests, birds species, and temples. 

 Mulshi Lake: 
It is a major dam on the Mula river near Pune, Maharastra. It is famous for society's beauty.

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