UPSC Prelims 2018 · GS Paper I
Geography questions from UPSC 2018
Review every Geography question in the 2018 paper with its answer and study explanation, then launch the same set under timed exam conditions.
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All 2018 Geography questions
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Question 1 · Soil Science
With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements : 1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity. 2. Soil does not play an...
Question 2 · Environmental Geography
Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities ? 1. Aral Sea 2. Black Sea 3. Lake Baikal Select the correct answer using the code given...
Question 3 · Indian Geography
Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi ?
Question 4 · Indian Geography
Which one of the following is an artificial lake ?
Question 5 · Earth Sciences
Consider the following statements : 1. The Earth's magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years. 2. When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago, there was 54%...
Question 6 · Physical Geography
Consider the following statements : 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory. 2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar. 3. The last t...
Question 7 · Indian Geography
Consider the following statements : 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines. 3. Rajasthan has i...