UNIT I: INTRODUCTION
1.
India — Location : This Chapter deals with the Location —
space relations and India’s place in the world.
UPSC 2017: If you travel by road from Kohima to
Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you
can travel, including the origin and the destination?
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 9
Ans :
D
UNIT II: PHYSIOGRAPHY
2.
Structure and Physiography : This chapter discusses structure and
relief of India and explains The Penisular Block, The Himalayas and other
Peninuslar Mountains and Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain.
UPSC 2017: Consider the following statements:
1.
In India, the Himalayas are spread over five
States only.
2. Western Ghats are spread over five States
only.
3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d)
1 and 3 only
Ans :
B
3.
Drainage System : This chapter discusses the concept of water sheds and the Himalayan
and the Peninsular drainage system of India.
UPSC 2016: Which of the following is/are tributary/
tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1.
Dibang
2. Kameng
3. Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans :
D
UNIT III: CLIMATE, VEGETATION AND SOIL
4.
Climate : This chapter discusses the Weather and climate – spatial and
temporal distribution of temperature, pressure, winds and rainfall; Indian
monsoons: mechanism, onset and variability – spatial and temporal; climatic
types, etc.
UPSC 2017: With reference to 'Indian, Ocean Dipole
(IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which
of the following statements is/are correct?
1.
IOD phenomenon is characterised by a
difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and
tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino's
impact on the monsoon.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : B
5.
Natural Vegetation : This chapter discusses the Natural
vegetation – forest types and distribution; wild life conservation; biosphere
reserves
6.
Soils : This chapter discusses the Soils – major types and their
distribution, soil degradation and conservation.
UPSC 2019: With reference to agricultural soils,
consider the following statements :
1.
A high content of organic matter in soil
drastically reduces its water holding capacity.
2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur
cycle.
3. Irrigation over a period of time can
contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct
?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
UNIT IV: NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES
AND MANAGEMENT
7.
Natural Hazards and Disasters : This unit deals with Floods and droughts
, Earthquakes and tsunami, Cyclones and Landslides.