Biogeography PYQ
IAS Geography — Biogeography previous year questions with solutions.
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Biogeography at a glance
Questions per year
13 across 12 yearsDifficulty mix
13 total- easy1 · 8%
- medium11 · 85%
- hard1 · 8%
Subtopic-wise weightage
Breakdown of the 13 Biogeography questions tagged to a subtopic, by year — darker cells mean more questions.
| Subtopic | Weightage | Total | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2010 | 2001 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soil | 38.5% | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Natural Vegetation | 30.8% | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| Wildlife | 30.8% | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| All subtopics | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Biogeography Questions (13)
Consider the following pairs: Country | Animal found in its natural habitat 1. Brazil | Indri 2. Indonesia | Elk 3. Madagascar | Bonobo How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?
The vegetation of savannah consists of grassland with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no trees. The forest development in such areas is generally kept in check by one or more or a combination of some conditions. Which of the following are such conditions? 1. Burrowing animals and termites 2. Fire 3. Grazing herbivores 4. Seasonal rainfall 5. Soil properties Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Consider the following pairs : Wildlife | Naturally found in 1. Blue-finned Mahseer | Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin | Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat | Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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 ?
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?
Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests? 1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy 2. Coexistence of a large number of species 3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices: 1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences 3. Terracing 4. Wind breaks Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?
Identify the correct order of the process of soil erosion from the following:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct Answer: using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Timber) | List-II (Country) A. Cedar | 1. Myanmar B. Douglas Fir | 2. Canada C. Mahogany | 3. Mexico D. Teak | 4. Honduras Codes: