Geography topic analysis
Agriculture, Soils & Vegetation UPSC PYQs
These questions examine crops, irrigation, farming techniques, Indian soils, forest types, vegetation patterns, and their physical-geography setting. This live collection contains 13 classified questions across 9 exam years, from 2014 to 2023.
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UPSC 2023 · Geography
Consider the following statements : 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. 3. The average product...
UPSC 2022 · Geography
Consider the following States: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
UPSC 2021 · Geography
With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements : 1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia. 2. The palm oil is a raw material for some industries produ...
UPSC 2020 · Geography
"The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light wel...
UPSC 2019 · Geography
With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements : 1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest. 2. Area u...
UPSC 2018 · Geography
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 d...
UPSC 2016 · Geography
Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation? 1. Reduction in weed 2. Reduction in soil salinity 3. Reduction in soil erosion Select th...
UPSC 2015 · Geography
Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
UPSC 2014 · Geography
Consider the following pairs : Region : Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur : Areca nut 2. Mewat : Mango 3. Coromandel : Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/are corr...
UPSC 2021 · Geography
The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of
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