Human and Economic Geography: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Geography)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Human and Economic Geography (Geography). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
Showing 1–1 of 1 question
UPSC 2011Geography · Human and Economic Geography
Q1. The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by a humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
Explanation
The crop suitable to be grown in the lower Gangetic plain, which is characterized by a humid climate with high temperature throughout the year, is Paddy and Jute. Paddy: It grows well in the plains of north and north-eastern India, coastal areas and the deltaic regions, where there is an abundance of alluvial clayey soil. A high temperature (above 25°C) and significant humidity are necessary for this kharif crop. Jute: Its cultivation is mainly concentrated in eastern India because of the rich alluvial soil of Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. Jute crops need humid conditions with temperature swings between 24 and 38 degrees Celsius.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2011
(c) Paddy and Jute
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Human and Economic Geography?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Human and Economic Geography (Geography), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Human and Economic Geography?
Questions on Human and Economic Geography (Geography) are available for 27 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
