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UPSC Prelims Indian geography Questions

20 Indian geography questions from previous UPSC Prelims papers, from the latest year backwards, each with its answer and explanation.

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Questions: 20
Years covered: 2019–2026
Exam years: 5
With answers: 20

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UPSC Prelims Indian geography Questions

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Q1 2024 Prelims GS

With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from west to east, which sequence is correct?
1. Ghaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi
2. Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi
3. Ghaghara – Gomati – Kosi – Gandak
4. Gomati – Ghaghara – Kosi – Gandak
Ganga tributariesGeographyIndian geography
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Q2 2024 Prelims GS

Consider the following information:
Waterfall — Region — River
1. Dhuandhar — Malwa — Narmada
2. Hundru — Chota Nagpur — Subarnarekha
3. Gersoppa — Western Ghats — Netravati
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None
GeographyIndian geographyWaterfall-river locations
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