UPSC Prelims 2017 · GS Paper I
Geography questions from UPSC 2017
Review every Geography question in the 2017 paper with its answer and study explanation, then launch the same set under timed exam conditions.
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All 2017 Geography questions
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Question 1 · Political Map of India
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 ?
Question 2 · Coastal Geography
At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the shore, twic...
Question 3 · Indian River Systems
With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements : 1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 2. River Rangeet originates...
Question 4 · World Political Geography
Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries ? 1. Jordan 2. Iraq 3. Lebanon 4. Syria Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Question 5 · Physical Geography of India
Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar ?
Question 6 · Climatology
With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. IOD phenomenon is charac...
Question 7 · Physiography of India
Consider the following statements : 1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only. 2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only. 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States...