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CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION 2024

ANALYSIS

GEOGRAPHY

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 SYLLABUS

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 PREVIOUS YEARS’ QUESTION PAPERS
Year Number of questions Weightage - Prelims
2011 19 Geography - Number of questions in Prelims
2012 13 (2011 - 2024)
2013 22
2014 18
2015 16
25 22 22
21
2016 7 19
20 18
2017 8 16
14
15 13
2018 9 9
10 8 8 8 8
7
2019 8
5
2020 8
0
2021 8 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

2022 14
2023 21
2024 22

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 Weightage - sections (2024)
GEOGRAPHY (PRELIMS) 2017-2023
Human
Human
Physical Geography
Geography Physical
Geography 17%
32% Geography of
of India
World
11%
42%
Physical
Geography of
World
72%

Physical
Geography of
India
26%

Section Number of questions

Physical Geography of 13
World

Physical Geography of 2
India

Human Geography 3
Total 18

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 Section Number of questions
Mapping - World 3 Natural Industries &
Earth, Solar system & 1 Natural
Resources, 0 Transportation, 0
Vegetation, 0
Universe
Soils of Agriculture, 1 Earth, Solar
Geomorphology 3 Population & Social
India, 0 ,0 Mapping - World, 3 system &
aspects, 2
Climatology 6 Universe, 1
Climate of
Oceanography Physiography
India, 0 Drainage system -
Biogeography - India, 0
India, 2

Geomorphology, 3
Mapping - India
Physiography - India Mapping
Oceanography,
- India, 0 0
Drainage system - 2
,0 Climatology, 6
India
Climate of India
Biogeography, 0
Soils of India

Natural Resources
Natural Vegetation
Agriculture 1
Industries &
Transportation
Population & Social 2
aspects
Total 18

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 MAPPING - WORLD

The longest border between any two countries in the world is between :

(a) Canada and the United States of America

(b) Chile and Argentina

(c) China and India

(d) Kazakhstan and Russian Federation

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 Countries Land Border

Canada–United States 8,893 Km

Kazakhstan–Russia 7,644 Km

Argentina–Chile 6,691 Km

China–Mongolia 4,630 Km

Bangladesh-India 4,142 Km

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 MAPPING - WORLD

The longest border between any two countries in the world is between :

(a) Canada and the United States of America

(b) Chile and Argentina

(c) China and India

(d) Kazakhstan and Russian Federation

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 MAPPING - WORLD

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?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 MAPPING - WORLD

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 MAPPING - WORLD

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?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 MAPPING - WORLD

Consider the following countries :

1. Finland
2. Germany
3. Norway
4. 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 four

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 MAPPING - WORLD

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 MAPPING - WORLD

Consider the following countries :

1. Finland
2. Germany
3. Norway
4. 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 four

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 2017 Mapping Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following
countries?
1. Jordan
2. Iraq
3. Lebanon
4. Syria
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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 EARTH, SOLAR SYSTEM, UNIVERSE

On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s)

experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours ?
1. Equator
2. Tropic of Cancer
3. Tropic of Capricorn
4. Arctic Circle

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4

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 EARTH, SOLAR SYSTEM, UNIVERSE

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 EARTH, SOLAR SYSTEM, UNIVERSE

On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s)

experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours ?
1. Equator
2. Tropic of Cancer
3. Tropic of Capricorn
4. Arctic Circle

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4

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 GEOMORPHOLOGY

Consider the following :

1. Pyroclastic debris
2. Ash and dust
3. Nitrogen compounds
4. Sulphur compounds

How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions ?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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 GEOMORPHOLOGY

Consider the following :

1. Pyroclastic debris
2. Ash and dust
3. Nitrogen compounds
4. Sulphur compounds

How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions ?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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 GEOMORPHOLOGY

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 Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains
Statement-I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I
(d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-Ill is correct
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 GEOMORPHOLOGY

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 Statement-III are correct, but only one of them explains
Statement-I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement-I
(d) Neither Statement-II nor Statement-Ill is correct
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 GEOMORPHOLOGY

Consider the following information :

Region - Name of the 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

In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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 GEOMORPHOLOGY

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 GEOMORPHOLOGY

Consider the following information :

Region - Name of the 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

In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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 2013 Mapping Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical feature Region
A. Abyssinian Plateau : Arabia
B. Atlas Mountains : North-Western Africa
C. Guiana Highlands : South-Western Africa
D. Okavango Basin : Patagonia

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 CLIMATOLOGY

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 Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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 CLIMATOLOGY

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 CLIMATOLOGY

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 Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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 2022 Climatology Consider the following statements:
1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the
Earth.
2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating
from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 CLIMATOLOGY

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) Bothe Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains
Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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 CLIMATOLOGY

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 CLIMATOLOGY

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) Bothe Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains
Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain
Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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 CLIMATOLOGY

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 towards the north.

Select the answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 2023

74 Consider the following statements:

Statement-I
The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is
greater during summer than in winter.
Statement-II
The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface.

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 is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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 CLIMATOLOGY

With reference to "water vapour", which of the

following statements is/are correct ?

1. It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with

altitude.
2. Its percentage is maximum at the poles.

Select the answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 CLIMATOLOGY

Consider the following description :

1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is
low.
2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year.
3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm – 250 cm.

What is this type of climate ?

(a) Equatorial climate
(b) China type climate
(c) Humid subtropical climate
(d) Marine West coast climate

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 Climatology

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 CLIMATOLOGY

With reference to "Coriolis force", which of the

following statements is/are correct ?
1. It increases with increase in wind velocity.
2. It is maximum at the poles and is absent at the
equator.

Select the answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 2011 Climatology Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern
hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS - INDIA

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 - Gandak

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 2021 Drainage system - With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pout
India into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river
that joins the Indus direct?
(a) Chenab
(b) Jhelum
(c) Ravi
(d) Sutlej

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 DRAINAGE SYSTEMS - INDIA

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 ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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 AGRICULTURE

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) Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana
(d) Madagascar and Mozambique

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 POPULATION & SOCIAL ASPECTS

Consider the following countries :

1. Italy
2. Japan
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa

Which of the above countries are frequently

mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or
ageing population of declining population ?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 5
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 5 only

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 POPULATION & SOCIAL ASPECTS

The total fertility rate in a economy is defined

as :

(a) the number of children born per 1000 people

in the population in a year.
(b) the number of children born to couple in
their lifetime in a given population.
(c) the birth rate minus death rate.
(d) the average number of live births a woman
would have by the end of her child-bearing age.

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