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UPSC Geography Prelims Questions | 2020-Set-2

 6. Siachen Glacier is situated 

a) East of Aksai Chin
b) East of Leh
c) North of Gilgit
d) North of Nubra Valley



7. Consider the following statements:
1. 36% of India's districts are classified as "overexploited" or "critical" by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA).
2. CGWA was formed under the Environment (Protection) Act.
3. India has the largest area under groundwater irrigation in the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only


Answer. B)



8. Consider the following statements:
1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.
2. Only some cyclones develop an eye.
3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10°C lesser than that of the surroundings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 1 and 3 only


Answer. C)



9. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under "Critical Tiger Habitat"?
a) Corbett
b) Ranthambore
c) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam
d) Sunderbans


Answer: C)



10. If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
a) a license is required to cultivate that plant.
b) Such a plant cannot be cultivated under any circumstances.
c) It is a Genetically Modified crop plant.
d) Such a plant is invasive and harmful to the ecosystem.


Answer. A)

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