UKPSC Indian and World Geography — Previous Year Questions

This page has 58 solved questions on Indian and World Geography across 2 papers (2024–2025). Every one is solved below — open a question for the answer, why it is right, and why each wrong option was written to tempt you.

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1. 2025Q1Consider the following statements according to Uttarakhand Census – 2011: 1. Rudraprayag district has the least population in Uttarakhand. 2. Nainital district is at the third place in terms of population in the state of Uttarakhand. 3. Sex-ratio in Uttarakhand is 963. 4. The population density of Uttarakhand is 189. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?Answer: C
2. 2025Q51The Silkyara Tunnel spanning ____ is expected to shorten the distance between Gangotri and Yamunotri by more than 20 km.Answer: C
3. 2025Q54Which of the following is incorrectly matched about Central Government Institutes located in Uttarakhand?Answer: D
4. 2025Q83Which of the following countries was the leading producer of gold in the world in the year 2023 ?Answer: A
5. 2025Q84The Shiwalik range is primarily composed of which type of material ?Answer: C
6. 2025Q88Which of the following ports is located along the western coast line?Answer: A
7. 2025Q89Which of the following is the correct latitudinal extent of the mainland of India?Answer: D
8. 2025Q90Which is the largest glacier of the Trans-Himalayas?Answer: B
9. 2025Q91Which of the following trees is NOT of evergreen-forest type?Answer: C
10. 2025Q92Which of the following countries has the highest density of railway network?Answer: B
11. 2025Q93Which is the correct sequence of the following lakes in descending order of their size?Answer: B
12. 2025Q94Grand Canyon of U.S.A. is formed by which of the following rivers?Answer: D
13. 2025Q95Which of the following planets takes the longest time to complete one revolution around the Sun?Answer: C
14. 2025Q96According to Köppen’s Climatic Classification, the Amw climate is found predominantly in which part of India?Answer: B
15. 2025Q98Which of the following local winds affects some parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu during the pre-monsoon season?Answer: B
16. 2025Q99Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List – I (National Parks) A. Simlipal B. Indravati C. Kanha D. Bandipur List – II (States) 1. Karnataka 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Chhattisgarh 4. Odisha Codes:Answer: A
17. 2025Q100Which of the following is the largest centre of petro-chemical industry in India?Answer: B
18. 2025Q101Which of the following parts of the Himalaya is situated between the Main Boundary Thrust and the Main Central Thrust?Answer: B
19. 2025Q103Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? Name of Airport – District (a) Nainisaini – Pithoragarh (b) Gauchar – Rudraprayag (c) Chinyalisour – Uttarkashi (d) Pantnagar – Udham Singh NagarAnswer: B
20. 2025Q104Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List – I (Wild-Life Sanctuary) A. Askot Wild Life Sanctuary B. Binsar Wild Life Sanctuary C. Govind Wild Life Sanctuary D. Nandhaur Wild Life Sanctuary List – II (Location) 1. Uttarkashi 2. Nainital 3. Almora 4. Pithoragarh Codes:Answer: C
21. 2025Q107Which of the following districts of Uttarakhand has the highest agricultural land?Answer: A
22. 2025Q108Given below are two statements, one is Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given: Assertion (A) : Uttarakhand is rich in forest and bio-diversity. Reason (R) : Topography and climate primarily determine the forest and bio-diversity.Answer: B
23. 2025Q109Which of the following is the correct order of rivers from west to east in Uttarakhand?Answer: A
24. 2025Q110Which of the following is the correct order of the physiographic regions of Uttarakhand from south to north?Answer: C
25. 2025Q111Which of the following groups of districts of Uttarakhand is correct in descending order of sex-ratio according to the Census of India 2011?Answer: A
26. 2025Q112Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? Mineral — LocationAnswer: D
27. 2025Q114Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? National Park — Year of EstablishmentAnswer: A
28. 2024Q1The McMahon line demarcates the boundary between which of the following options?Answer: B
29. 2024Q2The shape of Atoll is:Answer: C
30. 2024Q3The bright outer layer of the sun is known as:Answer: A
31. 2024Q4Epeirogenic forces are result of:Answer: B
32. 2024Q5Dry winds blowing from north-east and east to west of Sahara desert are known as:Answer: C
33. 2024Q6The landform of 'Hanging Valley' is associated with which of the following geomorphic process?Answer: B
34. 2024Q7Consider the following statements regarding the tropical dry deciduous forest in India: (1) It is found in the regions, where rainfall is between 25 and 75 cm. (2) They occur in an irregular wide strip running from the foot of the Himalayas. Select the correct answer from the code given below:Answer: B
35. 2024Q8Which one of the following Peninsular rivers has longest course length?Answer: A
36. 2024Q9Which of the following statements is not true, with respect to 'Laterite soils' in India?Answer: D
37. 2024Q10Which drainage pattern is commonly found in Ganga plains and Assam Valley, characterized by wide plains, gentle slopes, heavy rains and large number of tributaries?Answer: B
38. 2024Q11Which one of the following groups of forest is spread over larger area in India?Answer: C
39. 2024Q12River Kabini is a tributary of the:Answer: A
40. 2024Q13When the Coriolis effect is counter balanced by the pressure gradient force, the resulting wind is termed as:Answer: C
41. 2024Q14Which of the following is a point of confluence of river Jadganga and Bhagirathi?Answer: A
42. 2024Q15‘Utadhura Pass’ is situated near which one of the following glaciers of Uttarakhand?Answer: B
43. 2024Q18Which of the following statements are true according to Census of India 2011 data? (1) Uttarkashi district has the lowest population density in Uttarakhand. (2) Rudraprayag district has the highest sex ratio in Uttarakhand. (3) Udham Singh Nagar has the highest percentage of Muslim population. Choose the correct option:Answer: D
44. 2024Q19Which of the following National Parks of Uttarakhand was included in the Project Tiger Scheme in 2015?Answer: B
45. 2024Q20Arrange the following districts in descending order according to percentage of Scheduled Tribe population to total population (Census of India 2011) and choose the correct option:Answer: A
46. 2024Q21Durmital is located in which of the following districts of Uttarakhand?Answer: B
47. 2024Q22Arrange the districts in ascending order of female literacy rate and choose the correct option:Answer: A
48. 2024Q23Which of the following streams is a tributary of the Girthi river in Uttarakhand?Answer: A
49. 2024Q25Select the correct pair of river basins separated by the Dudhatoli Mountain Range.Answer: C
50. 2024Q26According to Forest Survey Report-2021, which of the following district has the highest percentage of forest cover (percentage of forest cover to total geographical area of the district) in Uttarakhand?Answer: B
51. 2024Q35Match the hydroelectric projects with the river on which they are constructed: A. Koteshwar B. Kulhal C. Tapoban Vishnugad D. Vishnuprayag 1. Asan 2. Alaknanda 3. Bhagirathi 4. DhauliAnswer: D
52. 2024Q61What percentage (approximately) of Uttarakhand is plain area?Answer: C
53. 2024Q65Which district of Uttarakhand has the highest forest-cover share (percentage) with respect to its total geographical area?Answer: B
54. 2024Q75As per Census-2011, which of the following districts of Uttarakhand had the lowest female literacy rate?Answer: C
55. 2024Q86Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?Answer: C
56. 2024Q87Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?Answer: C
57. 2024Q115The headquarters of which of the following is located in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand?Answer: B
58. 2024Q149Which one of the following seas has highest salinity?Answer: A