Places and Locations: Indian Geography: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Geography)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Places and Locations: Indian Geography (Geography). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 1999Geography · Places and Locations: Indian Geography
Q1. If it is 10.00 am. I.S.T., then what would be the local time at Shillong on 92°E longitude?
Explanation
Indian Standard Time (IST) is calculated based on the 82.5°E longitude, which passes through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+5:30). Since the Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours, it covers 15° of longitude per hour which means that for every degree of longitude, there is a 4-minute difference in local time. Shillong is located at 92°E longitude, which is 9.5° east of the IST reference meridian. By multiplying this difference with 4 minutes per degree, we get a time difference of 9.5 × 4 = 38 minutes. Since local time increases towards the east, Shillong will be 38 minutes ahead of IST. Therefore, if it is 10:00 AM IST then the local time in Shillong will be 10:38 AM.
UPSC 1999Geography · Places and Locations: Indian Geography
Q2. The Ravva offshore block, with great potential for oil, is located in:
Explanation
The Krishna-Godavari basin is a large sedimentary basin on the east coast of India, formed by the Krishna and Godavari rivers. It extends into the Bay of Bengal and is known for its significant hydrocarbon reserves, including both oil and natural gas. The Ravva offshore block, a prolific oil and gas producing area, is located within this basin. The basin’s geological history and structure have created favorable conditions for the accumulation of hydrocarbons, making it a crucial region for India’s energy sector.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
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1999
(b) 10.38 a.m.
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1999
(a) Krishna-Godavari basin
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