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.

Topic distribution

Climatology · 1Coastal Geography · 1Indian River Systems · 1Physical Geography of India · 1Physiography of India · 1Political Map of India · 1World Political Geography · 1

All 2017 Geography questions

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  1. 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 ?

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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 :

  5. Question 5 · Physical Geography of India

    Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar ?

  6. 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...

  7. 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...