UPSC Prelims 2014
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- World Geography
The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of -
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- Indian Geography
With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coal bed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following statements:
- Coal bed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks.
- In India abundant coal bed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
View Answer for: With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coal bed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following statements: Coal bed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks. In India abundant coal bed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coal bed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following statements:
- Coal bed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks.
- In India abundant coal bed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Indian Geography
Consider these pairs -
- Cardamom Hills -- Coromandel Coast
- Kaimur Hills -- Konkan Coast
- Mahadeo Hills -- Central India
- Mikir Hills -- North-East India
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
View Answer for: Consider these pairs - Cardamom Hills -- Coromandel Coast Kaimur Hills -- Konkan Coast Mahadeo Hills -- Central India Mikir Hills -- North-East IndiaWhich of the above pairs are correctly matched?Consider these pairs -
- Cardamom Hills -- Coromandel Coast
- Kaimur Hills -- Konkan Coast
- Mahadeo Hills -- Central India
- Mikir Hills -- North-East India
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- Physical Geography
Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms?
- Continental drift
- Glacial cycles
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
View Answer for: Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? Continental drift Glacial cyclesSelect the correct answer using the code given below.Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms?
- Continental drift
- Glacial cycles
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- World Geography
Turkey is located between
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- World Geography
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
- Bangkok
- Hanoi
- Jakarta
- Singapore
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View Answer for: What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? Bangkok Hanoi Jakarta SingaporeSelect the correct answer using the code given below.What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
- Bangkok
- Hanoi
- Jakarta
- Singapore
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- Indian Geography
If you travel through the Himalayas, you are Likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?
- Oak
- Rhododendron
- Sandalwood
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View Answer for: If you travel through the Himalayas, you are Likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? Oak Rhododendron SandalwoodSelect the correct answer using the code given below.If you travel through the Himalayas, you are Likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?
- Oak
- Rhododendron
- Sandalwood
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- Indian Geography
Which one of the following pairs of islands are separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?
View Answer for: Which one of the following pairs of islands are separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?Which one of the following pairs of islands are separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’?
- Indian Geography
Consider the following pairs : National Highway Cities connected
- NH 4 Chennai and Hyderabad
- NH 6 Mumbai and Kolkata
- NH 15 Ahmedabad and Jodhpur
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
View Answer for: Consider the following pairs : National Highway Cities connected NH 4 Chennai and Hyderabad NH 6 Mumbai and Kolkata NH 15 Ahmedabad and JodhpurWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?Consider the following pairs : National Highway Cities connected
- NH 4 Chennai and Hyderabad
- NH 6 Mumbai and Kolkata
- NH 15 Ahmedabad and Jodhpur
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Indian Geography
Region Well known for the production of 1. Kinnaur (Himachal) Areca nut 2. Mewat (Haryana) Mango 3. Coromandel (TN-Andhra) Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Region Well known for the production of 1. Kinnaur (Himachal) Areca nut 2. Mewat (Haryana) Mango 3. Coromandel (TN-Andhra) Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Indian Geography
Consider the following rivers:
- Barak
- Lohit
- Subansiri
Which of the above flows / flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
View Answer for: Consider the following rivers: Barak Lohit SubansiriWhich of the above flows / flow through Arunachal Pradesh?Consider the following rivers:
- Barak
- Lohit
- Subansiri
Which of the above flows / flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
- Indian Geography
Consider the following pairs
- Dampa Tiger Reserve: Mizoram
- Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary: Sikkim
- Saramati Peak: Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is /are correctly matched?
View Answer for: Consider the following pairs Dampa Tiger Reserve: Mizoram Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary: Sikkim Saramati Peak: NagalandWhich of the above pairs is /are correctly matched?Consider the following pairs
- Dampa Tiger Reserve: Mizoram
- Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary: Sikkim
- Saramati Peak: Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is /are correctly matched?
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