Prelims GS 2024

Q. Consider the following information: Region – Name of the mountain – Type of mountain 1. Central Asia – Vosges – Fold mountain

Q. Consider the following information:Region – Name of the mountain – Type of mountain1. Central Asia – Vosges – Fold mountain2. Europe – Alps – Block mountain3. North America – Appalachians – Fold mountain4. South America – Andes – Fold mountain In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?(a) Only […]

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Q. Consider the following information: Waterfall – Region – River 1. Dhuandhar – Malwa – Narmada

Q. Consider the following information:Waterfall – Region – River1. Dhuandhar – Malwa – Narmada2. Hundru – Chota Nagpur – Subarnarekha3. Gersoppa – Western Ghats – Netravati In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?(a) Only one(b) Only two(c) All three(d) NoneCorrect answer: (a) Only one Question from UPSC Prelims 2024

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How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea?

Q. Consider the following countries:1. Finland2. Germany3. Norway4. Russia How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) Only three(d) All fourCorrect answer: (b) Only two Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: 1. Finland: Does not border the North Sea.2. Germany: Has a coastline

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Q. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.

Q. Consider the following statements:Statement-I: Rainfall is one of the reasons for weathering of rocks.Statement-II: Rain water contains carbon dioxide in solution.Statement-III: Rain water contains atmospheric oxygen. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?(a) Both Statement-II and Statement-III are correct and both of them explain Statement-I(b) Both Statement-II and

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Q. With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?

Q. With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct? (a) Ghaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi(b) Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi(c) Ghaghara – Gomati – Kosi – Gandak(d) Gomati – Ghaghara – Kosi – GandakCorrect answer:

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Q. Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?

Q. Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world? (a) Algeria and Morocco(b) Botswana and Namibia(c) Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana(d) Madagascar and MozambiqueCorrect answer: (c) Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana. Côte d’Ivoire (also known as

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Q. Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?

Q. Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January? 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent.2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend

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How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?

Q. Consider the following:1. Pyroclastic debris2. Ash and dust3. Nitrogen compounds4. Sulphur compounds How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions? (a) Only one(b) Only two(c) Only three(d) All fourCorrect answer: (d) All four Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: 1. Pyroclastic debris: This is indeed a product of volcanic eruptions.

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Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.

Q. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles.Statement-II: At the equator, heat is transported to great heights by strong convectional currents. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains

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The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.

Q. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation.Statement-II: Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are good absorbers of long wave radiation. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and

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