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UPSC Prelims Physical geography Questions

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

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Questions: 10
Years covered: 2018–2024
Exam years: 6
With answers: 10

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UPSC Prelims Physical geography Questions

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Q1 2024 Prelims GS

Consider the following information:
Region — Name of mountain range — Type of mountain
1. Central Asia — Vosges — Fold mountain
2. Europe — Alps — Block mountain
3. North America — Appalachians — Fold mountain
4. South America — Andes — Fold mountain
How many of the above rows are correctly matched?
1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four
GeographyMountain classificationMountain systems
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Q2 2024 Prelims GS

Consider the following statements:
1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.
2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
Climate and drainageGeographyPhysical geography
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