Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?
Sumatra
Borneo
Java
Sri Lanka
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UPSC IAS – 2017
Mapping
2. The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the
The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to
Central Asia
Middle East
South-East Asia
Central Africa
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UPSC IAS – 2015
– It is internationally recognized as Syrian territory under Israeli occupation. Israel captured most of the area from Syria in the 1967 Six-Day War and annexed it in 1981, a move not widely recognized internationally.
– The region is situated at the border of Israel, Syria, and Jordan.
3. What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
1. Bangkok
2. Hanoi
3. Jakarta
4. Singapore
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
4-2-1-3
3-2-4-1
3-4-1-2
4-3-2-1
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4. Which of the following statements about maps are correct? 1. Maps t
Which of the following statements about maps are correct?
- 1. Maps that maintain the true shapes of areas are known as conformal maps.
- 2. Maps are used to show spatial relationships.
- 3. Maps cannot show route from one place to another.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
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UPSC CAPF – 2022
– Maps depict the spatial arrangement, distribution, and relationships of geographic phenomena.
– Maps are essential for navigation and showing routes.
5. In order to find out the absolute location of a place on the map, whic
In order to find out the absolute location of a place on the map, which of the following will be required?
Latitude of the place alone
Longitude of the place alone
Both latitude and longitude of the place
Neither latitude nor longitude of the place
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6. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List-I (Limestone region) | List-II (Country) |
|---|---|
| A. Pennines | 1. France |
| B. Yucatan Peninsula | 2. Jamaica |
| C. Cockpit Country | 3. Britain |
| D. Causses | 4. Mexico |
A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
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A. Pennines is a range of hills often called the “backbone of England”. England is part of Great Britain, hence Pennines is in Britain. Matches with 3.
B. The Yucatan Peninsula is a large landmass in southeastern Mexico, also extending into Belize and Guatemala. Mexico is the principal country associated with it in a geographical context. Matches with 4.
C. Cockpit Country is a rugged, hilly region of central Jamaica known for its distinctive karst topography featuring conical hills and sinkholes. Matches with 2.
D. The Causses are a series of limestone plateaus in the Massif Central region of France, characterized by deep canyons and karst features. Matches with 1.
Therefore, the correct matching is A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.
7. Which one of the following is located at the southernmost latitude ?
Which one of the following is located at the southernmost latitude ?
South Africa
Australia
Chile
Polynesia
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– South Africa: The southernmost point of mainland Africa is Cape Agulhas, located at approximately 34°50′ South latitude.
– Australia: The southernmost point of mainland Australia is South Point, Victoria, at approximately 39°08′ South latitude. Tasmania extends further south, with its southernmost point, South East Cape, at approximately 43°38′ South latitude.
– Chile: Chile is a very long country stretching along the Andes. Its southernmost point on the mainland is Águila Islet in the Diego Ramírez Islands, part of the Cape Horn region, at approximately 56°32′ South latitude. Chile also claims territory in Antarctica, extending its reach even further south.
– Polynesia: A large geographic region of Oceania comprising various islands. The main islands of New Zealand, often considered part of Polynesia, extend south to approximately 47° South latitude. Some remote islands might be further south, but none within the core Polynesian triangle reaches the extreme southern latitudes of Chile.
Comparing the southernmost latitudes of the main territories/countries listed, Chile extends significantly further south than South Africa, Australia (including Tasmania), or the main parts of Polynesia (like New Zealand).
8. What do you call the total system of parallels and meridians that form
What do you call the total system of parallels and meridians that form a network of intersecting lines?
Geographic pattern
Geographic arrangement
Geographic grid
Geographic polygon
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UPSC CAPF – 2012
9. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
| List-I | List-II | |
| A. Isobars | 1. | Lines of equal time |
| B. Isohels | 2. | Lines of equal pressure |
| C. Isochrones | 3. | Lines of equal salinity |
| 4. | Lines of equal duration of sun-light |
Code :
| A | B | C | |
| (a) | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| (b) | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| (c) | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| (d) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
1 2 4
2 4 3
2 4 1
1 2 3
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– **Isohels:** Lines connecting points that receive equal amounts of sunshine duration over a given period. (Match with 4)
– **Isochrones:** Lines connecting points where a phenomenon occurs simultaneously or which are reached at the same time (e.g., lines of equal travel time from a specific point). (Match with 1)
– Lines of equal salinity are called isohalines (Option 3).
10. The lake Ontario and St. Lawrence of USA and Canada lie to the south-e
The lake Ontario and St. Lawrence of USA and Canada lie to the south-east of :
Hudson Bay
Labrador Sea
Atlantic Ocean
New Foundland
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UPSC CAPF – 2010