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IAS Previous Year GEOGRAPHY Questions – Lecture – 25 – STHAAPNA Series
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I (Commodities exported from India) List-II (Countries of destination)
- Iron ore 1. Russia
- Leather goods 2. U.S.A
- Tea 3. Japan
- Cotton fabrics 4. U.K.
- 5. Canada
Codes:
(a) A -5; B- 1; C -2; D- 3
(b) A -3; B- 1; C -4; D -2
(c) A -1; B-5; C – 4; D- 3
(d) A -3; B – 4; C-1; D -2
Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason? [2010]
- Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State.
- Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
Which of the above is/are the correct reasons?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs: [2010]
Mineral 90% Natural sources in
- Copper …… Jharkhand
- Nickel …… Orissa
- Tungsten …… Kerala
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Match List-I (Ores) with List-II (States where they are mined) and select the correct answer: [1996]
List-I List-II
- Manganese 1. Madhya Pradesh
- Nickel 2. Orissa
- Lead-zinc 3. Rajasthan
- Asbestos 4. Andhra Pradesh
Codes:
(a) A – 1; B – 3; C – 3; D – 4
(b) A – 4; B – 3; C – 2; D – 1
(c) A – 1; B – 2; C – 3; D – 4
(d) A – 4; B – 2; C – 3; D – 1
Which of the following is/are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal? [2013 – I]
- High ash content
- Low sulphur content
- Low ash fusion temperature
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
. In which one of the following states are Namchik Namphuk coalfields located? [2008]
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Manipur
(d) Mizoram
Which of the following minerals found in a natural way in the state of Chhattisgarh? [2008]
- Bauxite
- Dolomite
- Iron ore
- Tin
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Consider the following statements: [2013 – I]
- Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
- Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
- Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None