2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Places and Locations: Indian 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.
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Extremities of India:
Guhar Moti is the westernmost point of India. It is a small village located in the Kutch district of Gujarat. The northernmost point of India is located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas, near Indira Col. The easternmost point is Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh. Indira Point in Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost point.
Pair 1 is correctly matched: Srisailam is a famous pilgrimage site located in the Nallamala Hills of Andhra Pradesh. It is home to the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. They are a significant range in southern India, located along the border of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Srisailam Sanctuary is also located in this region which is known for its rich biodiversity and the Srisailam Dam on the Krishna River.
Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Omkareshwar is situated on the Mandhata hills in Madhya Pradesh (ancient name: Shivpuri). The name "Omkareshwar" comes from the way the River Narmada flows here as it circles the Mandhata hill in the shape of a "Om." Omkareshwar is one of Shiva’s 12 cherished Jyotirlinga shrines.
Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Pushkar is known for the Pushkar Lake and the Brahma Temple. It is located in the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, not the Mahadeo Hills. Pushkar is a major pilgrimage site associated with the worship of Lord Brahma. The Mahadeo Hills which are part of the Satpura Range are located in the central Indian region.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2015 | (d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat |
| 2 | 2015 | (a) 1 only |
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Places and Locations: Indian Geography (Geography), asked from 1996 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Questions on Places and Locations: Indian Geography (Geography) are available for 19 years, from 1996 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
