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UPSC Geography Prelims Questions | 2019-Set-4

 16. Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine

a) Manas National Park
b) Namdahpa National Park
c) Neora Valley National Park
d) Valley of Flowers National Park


Answer. D)



17. On 21st June, the Sun
a) does not set below the horizon  at  the  Arctic   Circle
b) does not set below the horizon   at the Antarctic   Circle
c) shines vertically overhead at noon on the Equator
d) shines vertically overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn


Answer. A)



18. Consider the following statements:
1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into the environment.
2. Cattle release ammonia into the environment.
3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into the environment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3


Answer. D)



19. What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur, and Kangsabati?
a) Recently discovered uranium deposits
b) Tropical rain forests
c) Underground cave systems
d) Water reservoirs


Answer. D)



20. In the context of  proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements:
1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.
2. H-CNG as a fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions.
3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with  CNG  as fuel for buses.
4. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than   CNG. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer. B)

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