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Places and Locations: Indian Geography: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Geography)

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3 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 2005 Geography · Places and Locations: Indian Geography

Q1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

List-I (Atomic Power Plants / Heavy Water Plants)	List-II (State)
A. Thal	1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Manuguru	2. Gujarat
C. Kakrapar	3. Maharashtra
D. Kaiga	4. Rajasthan
	5. Karnataka

UPSC 2005 Geography · Places and Locations: Indian Geography

Q2. Which of the following states border Uttar Pradesh?
1. Punjab
2. Rajasthan
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Jharkhand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

UPSC 2005 Geography · Places and Locations: Indian Geography

Q3. Match items in the List-I with List-II 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

Explanation

A is correctly matched with 1: Kothagudem, a city in Telangana (earlier part of Andhra Pradesh), India, is the administrative center of the Bhadradri Kothagudem district. With historical roots in the Nizam’s dominion, it is geographically situated with an average elevation of 89 meters. As of the 2011 census, its population was 119,501. The city is a crucial hub for coal reserves, featuring the Singareni Collieries Company, and houses a thermal power station along with an ITC paperboard factory. Culturally significant, it’s located near the revered Bhadrachalam Temple, making it a blend of industrial and cultural importance. The Kothagudem Thermal Power Station, located in Palwan-cha, Telangana, is a major coal-based power plant operated by TSGENCO. B is correctly matched with 3: Raichur, the administrative center of its namesake district in Karnataka, India, lies between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers. With a history spanning from the Mauryan era and subsequent rule by various empires, Raichur boasts the historic Raichur Fort. Its economy is primarily agricultural, earning it the nickname "Rice Bowl of Karnataka," though it also has some industry and gold resources. Culturally diverse, Raichur blends Hindu and Muslim influences, and is well-connected by road and rail, featuring a major railway junction. Located at Shaktinagar in Karnataka’s Raichur district, the Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS) is a coal-fired power plant operated by the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL). Commissioned in stages starting in 1985, RTPS, Karnataka’s first thermal power plant, is situated 18km from Raichur City and its nearest railway station. It generates approximately 70% of the state’s total electricity, making it a crucial power source for Karnataka. C is correctly matched with 4: Mettur, a town in Tamil Nadu’s Salem district, is renowned for the massive Mettur Dam, one of India’s largest. Built on the Cauvery River, the dam provides crucial irrigation and drinking water, generates hydroelectric power, and forms the Stanley Reservoir. Beyond the dam, Mettur is an industrial hub with chemical and aluminium production. The dam and surrounding areas also make it a popular tourist destination. The Mettur Thermal Power Station, operated by TANGEDCO in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, is a major coal-fired power plant. With a total installed capacity of 1,440 MW across multiple units commissioned since 1987, it plays a vital role in meeting Tamil Nadu’s energy needs. D is correctly matched with 2: Wanakbori, in Gujarat, In-dia, is primarily known for its major coal-fired Wanakbori Thermal Power Station. Operated by GSECL, this plant boasts a capacity exceeding 2,000 MW across multiple units, including a large 800 MW unit. Using coal as fuel, it’s a crucial electricity source for Gujarat, significantly contributing to the state’s indus-trial and economic growth.

Answer key for these questions

Q	UPSC year	Correct answer
1	2005	(d) A-3; B-1; C-2; D-5
2	2005	(b) 2, 3 and 4
3	2005	(b) A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2

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