IAS Geography — Economic Geography previous year questions with solutions.
Government of India encourages the cultivation of 'sea buckthorn'. What is the importance of this plant? 1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification. 2. It is a rich source of biodiesel. 3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes. 4. Its timber is of great commercial value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Despite having large reserves of coal, why does India import millions of tonnes of coal? 1. It is the policy of India to save its own coal reserves for future, and import it from other countries for the present use. 2. Most of the power plants in India are coal-based and they are not able to get sufficient supplies of coal from within the country. 3. Steel companies need large quantity of coking coal which has to be imported. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following ? 1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. 2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs: Mineral | Claimed Location 1. Copper | Jharkhand 2. Nickel | Orissa 3. Tungsten | Kerala Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The approximate representation of land use classification in India is:
Consider the following statements: 1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production. 2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In which one of the following states are Namchik–Namphuk coalfields located?
Which one of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa?
Consider the following statements: 1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines. 2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Assertion (A): There are no tea plantations in any African country. Reason (R): Tea plants need fertile soil with high humus.
Which one of the following countries is the leading producer of uranium?
Match List-I (Centre of Handicrafts) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Centre of Handicrafts) | List-II (State) A. Mon | 1. Arunachal Pradesh B. Nalbari | 2. Assam C. Naisghat | 3. Meghalaya D. Tura | 4. Nagaland
Consider the following statements concerning the Indian Railways: 1. The Headquarters of the Northwestern Railway are located at Jodhpur. 2. ‘Indrail Pass’―a travel-as-you-please ticket―has been created especially for freedom fighters and sportspersons who have represented India in any games/sport. 3. Fairy Queen is a train using the world's oldest working engine and the Indian Railways conducts a journey of wildlife and heritage sites on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List-I (Power Station) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Power Station) | List-II (State) A. Kothagudem | 1. Andhra Pradesh B. Raichur | 2. Gujarat C. Mettur | 3. Karnataka D. Wanakbori | 4. Tamil Nadu Codes:
Consider the following statements: 1. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is liquefied under extremely cold temperatures and high pressure to facilitate storage or transportation in specially designed vessels. 2. First LNG terminal in India was built in Hassan. 3. Natural gas liquids (NOL) are separated from LPG and these include ethane, propane, butane and natural gasoline; Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk. 2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which among the following National Highway routes is the longest?
Consider the following statements: 1. India is the original home of the cotton plant 2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production Which of these statements is/are correct?
HINDALCO, an aluminium factory located at Renukut, owes its site basically to:
Consider the following high yielding varieties of crops in India: 1. Arjun 2. Jaya 3. Padma 4. Sonalika Which of these are of wheat?
[Image: A map of india with black lines AI-generated content may be incorrect.] In the above map, the black marks show the distribution of:
Consider the following factors regarding an industry: 1. Capital investment 2. Business turnover 3. Labour force 4. Power consumption Which of these determine the nature and size of the industry?
Which one of the following ports of India handles the highest tonnage of import cargo?