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UPSC Geography Prelims Questions | 2015-Set-1

 1. In the South Atlantic and In South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?

a) Sea surface temperatures are low
b) Inter-tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs
c) Coriolis force is too weak
d) Absence of land in those regions


Answer. a)



2. Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?
a) Assam and Rajasthan
b) Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
c) Assam and Gujarat
d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat


Answer. d)



3. Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
a) Bhitarkanika National Park
b) Keibul Lamjao National Park
c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park
d) Sultanpur National Park


Answer. b)



4. What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?
1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur.
2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place.
3. Leaching of nitrate to the groundwater can occur.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer. c)



5. With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource (IUCN) and the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.
2. IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
3. CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Conventional does not take the place of national laws. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer. b)

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