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UPSC Geography Prelims Questions | 2017-Set-3

 11. Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?

a) Sumatra
b) Borneo
c) Java
d) Sri Lanka


Answer. a)



12. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
1. The source of the river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and is a tributary of the river Teesta.
3. River Teesta flows into the Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer. b)


13. According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law?
1. Gharial
2. Indian wild ass
3. Wild buffalo
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 only 
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only 
d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer. d)


14. If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?
a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
d) 9


Answer. b)



15. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?
a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
b) Nallamala Forest
c) Nagarhole National Park
d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve


Answer. A)

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