Indian Geography PYQ – Miscellaneous

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Indian Geography PYQ – Miscellaneous – 8 questions, subject: Geography. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
ARGS 2020
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
(a) Silk Industry – 1. West Bengal
(b) Cotton Industry – 2. Tamil Nadu
(c) Coir Industry – 3. Maharashtra
(d) Jute Industry – 4. Kerala

Correct Answer: A [2 3 4 1]

Explanation:

Silk is associated with Tamil Nadu, cotton with Maharashtra, coir with Kerala and jute with West Bengal: 2 3 4 1.

2.  
VAS AHGS 2020
Dilmun has commonly identified with

Correct Answer: B [Island of Bahrain]

Explanation:

Dilmun, the ancient Mesopotamian trading centre in cuneiform records, is identified with the island of Bahrain.

3.  
Group 1 2021
Match the Tourist spots of India with their States :
(a) Hampi – 1. Andhrapradesh
(b) Horsley Hills – 2. Uttarakhand
(c) Hogenakkal – 3. Karnataka
(d) Haridwar – 4. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: A [3 1 4 2]

Explanation:

Hampi is in Karnataka, Horsley Hills in Andhra Pradesh, Hogenakkal in Tamil Nadu and Haridwar in Uttarakhand: 3 1 4 2.

4.  
ACF 2023
Vinisha Umasankar is related to

Correct Answer: C [Solar Ironing Cart]

Explanation:

Vinisha Umasankar of Tiruvannamalai designed a solar-powered ironing cart to replace charcoal-fired street irons and cut pollution.

5.  
ACF 2023
National centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research is situated in

Correct Answer: B [Goa]

Explanation:

The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (now NCPOR) is at Vasco da Gama, Goa.

6.  
Group 2/2A 2024
Who had been given the "Shilp Awards" by the Ministry of Textiles and Industry?

Correct Answer: D [to legendary crafts person]

Explanation:

The Ministry of Textiles gives Shilp Guru and national awards to master craftspersons for excellence in handicrafts.

7.  
Group 1 2024
Dust particles from thermal destruction of wastes can be prevented from escaping into the air by using

Correct Answer: D [Electrostatic precipitator]

Explanation:

An electrostatic precipitator charges dust particles in flue gas and collects them on oppositely charged plates, preventing their escape into the air.

8.  
Group 2A Mains (Revoked) 2026
Which of the following statements are true?
(i) The Vallur power plant established and Unit-I was commissioned in 2012.
(ii) Kalpakkam is India's first fully indigenously constructed nuclear power station.
(iii) Petroleum and natural gas is abundantly present in Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli district.

Correct Answer: B [(i) and (ii)]

Explanation:

Vallur Unit-I was commissioned in 2012 and Kalpakkam is India's first fully indigenous nuclear station, but oil and gas occur in the Cauvery basin, not Radhapuram taluk.

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