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UPSC Physical geography PYQ with Answers

29 solved Physical geography questions from previous UPSC papers, each with an answer and explanation.

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  1. Q3 2024 Prelims GS

    Consider the following information:
    Region β€” Name of mountain range β€” Type of mountain
    1. Central Asia β€” Vosges β€” Fold mountain
    2. Europe β€” Alps β€” Block mountain
    3. North America β€” Appalachians β€” Fold mountain
    4. South America β€” Andes β€” Fold mountain
    How many of the above rows are correctly matched?

    1. Only one
    2. Only twoβœ“
    3. Only three
    4. All four
    Answer explanation

    Only two The Appalachians in North America and the Andes in South America are fold mountain systems, so rows 3 and 4 are correct.…

    GeographyMountain classificationMountain systems
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  2. Q4 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 2βœ“
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer explanation

    Both 1 and 2 Both statements are correct. The Red Sea lies in an arid region and receives very little precipitation. No perennial river discharges into the Red Sea; its water balance is influenced mainly by exchange with the Gulf of Aden…

    Climate and drainageGeographyPhysical geography
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