Q331. The Smart Cities Mission, which also focuses on developing robust economic infrastructure and smart industrial enclaves, was launched by the Government of India in which year?
Indian Geography: RAS Prelims MCQs
462 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on Indian geography are on this page, in 9 chapters. They cover the physiographic divisions, rivers and lakes, climate, irrigation, agriculture, minerals, industrial regions, the iron and steel, textile and sugar industries, and petrochemical, IT and emerging industries. Each question has an answer and an explanation, in the formats the exam uses.
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Q332. Consider the following elements promoted under the Smart Cities Mission:
I. Adequate water supply
II. Assured electricity supply
III. Robust IT connectivity and digitalization
IV. E-Governance and citizen participation
V. Complete prohibition of manufacturing activities
Which of the given combinations represents the core infrastructure elements promoted under the Smart Cities Mission?
I. Adequate water supply
II. Assured electricity supply
III. Robust IT connectivity and digitalization
IV. E-Governance and citizen participation
V. Complete prohibition of manufacturing activities
Which of the given combinations represents the core infrastructure elements promoted under the Smart Cities Mission?
Explanation
The Smart Cities Mission promotes water supply, electricity, IT connectivity and e-governance. It does not prohibit manufacturing, so V is wrong.
Q333. What is the primary cause-and-effect relationship between a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and an Industrial Township?
Explanation
SEZs are export-oriented duty-free zones, while Industrial Townships are integrated urban settlements built around industry. They are different, not synonyms.
Q334. Arrange the following major industrial regions of India strictly from North to South based on their geographical location:
I. Delhi-Meerut Region
II. Ahmedabad-Baroda Region
III. Mumbai-Pune Region
IV. Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram Region
Select the correct order:
I. Delhi-Meerut Region
II. Ahmedabad-Baroda Region
III. Mumbai-Pune Region
IV. Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram Region
Select the correct order:
Explanation
From north to south the order is the Delhi-Meerut region, Ahmedabad-Baroda, Mumbai-Pune and Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram.
Q335. Which of the following best describes the fundamental raw material characteristics of the traditional integrated iron and steel industry?
Explanation
The iron and steel industry is fundamentally characterized as a weight-losing industry. This means the weight of the raw materials like iron ore and coal is significantly greater than the weight of the finished steel produced. Consequently, manufacturing units are strategically located near the sources of these bulky raw materials to minimize expensive transportation costs for the industry.
Q336. Consider the following statements regarding the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO):
Statement I: TISCO was the first integrated steel plant established in India.
Statement II: It was established at Jamshedpur due to its proximity to the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers.
Statement I: TISCO was the first integrated steel plant established in India.
Statement II: It was established at Jamshedpur due to its proximity to the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers.
Explanation
The Tata Iron and Steel Company represents the pioneering integrated steel plant in India, established by Jamsetji Tata in the early twentieth century. Its location in Jamshedpur was chosen primarily for the abundant water supply provided by the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers. Proximity to iron ore, coal, and manganese deposits further supported its successful operations.
Q337. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
| Steel Plant | State |
|---|---|
| A. Bhilai Steel Plant | i. West Bengal |
| B. Durgapur Steel Plant | ii. Jharkhand |
| C. Rourkela Steel Plant | iii. Chhattisgarh |
| D. Bokaro Steel Plant | iv. Odisha |
Explanation
India’s major public sector steel plants are distributed across resource-rich states to optimize production efficiency. The Bhilai plant is located in Chhattisgarh, while the Durgapur plant operates in West Bengal. Rourkela is situated in Odisha, and the Bokaro plant is established in Jharkhand. These locations were strategically selected during the five-year plans to utilize local raw material reserves.
Q338. What was the primary effect of foreign collaboration in the establishment of the Bhilai Steel Plant during the Second Five Year Plan?
Explanation
The Bhilai Steel Plant was established in Chhattisgarh as a landmark project of international cooperation during the Second Five Year Plan. It received significant technical and financial assistance from the Soviet Union to boost India’s industrial capacity. This collaboration aimed to develop a self-reliant public sector in heavy industry and utilized local iron ore from the Dalli-Rajhara mines.
Q339. Consider the following statements regarding the Durgapur and Rourkela steel plants:
I. Both plants were established as public sector units during the Second Five Year Plan.
II. Durgapur was established with British collaboration, while Rourkela was built with German collaboration.
III. Both plants are located in the coastal state of Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. Both plants were established as public sector units during the Second Five Year Plan.
II. Durgapur was established with British collaboration, while Rourkela was built with German collaboration.
III. Both plants are located in the coastal state of Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
During the Second Five Year Plan, the Indian government established several integrated steel plants under the public sector. The Durgapur plant was developed with British collaboration in West Bengal, whereas the Rourkela plant was built with German assistance in Odisha. These units are located in the eastern industrial belt of India, rather than in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.
Q340. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Vizag Steel Plant enjoys a unique locational advantage compared to early public sector steel plants in India.
Reason (R): It is a shore-based integrated steel plant, which facilitates the easier import of raw materials and export of finished goods.
Select the correct answer using the options given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Vizag Steel Plant enjoys a unique locational advantage compared to early public sector steel plants in India.
Reason (R): It is a shore-based integrated steel plant, which facilitates the easier import of raw materials and export of finished goods.
Select the correct answer using the options given below:
Explanation
The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, often called Vizag Steel, possesses a unique geographical advantage by being India’s first shore-based integrated steel plant. This coastal location is highly beneficial for the logistics of the iron and steel industry. It facilitates the cost-effective import of high-quality coking coal from abroad and simplifies the export of finished steel products to international markets.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 331 | (c) 2015 |
| 332 | (d) I, II, III, and IV only |
| 333 | (a) SEZs are export-oriented duty-free zones; Industrial Townships are integrated urban settlements |
| 334 | (a) I, II, III, IV |
| 335 | (b) It utilizes heavy and weight-losing raw materials, requiring plant locations near raw material sources. |
| 336 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 337 | (c) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| 338 | (d) It created a public sector giant built with technological and financial help from the Soviet Union. |
| 339 | (c) I and II only |
| 340 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
Key facts from Indian Geography
- The RPSC syllabus lists Indian physiography, climate, rivers and lakes, irrigation, important crops, metallic and non-metallic minerals, and industrial regions and industries.
- Physiography and rivers are asked through locations: the highest peak of a range, the origin of a river, a lake and its state.
- Minerals and industries questions link a mineral or plant to its State, for example Khetri copper in Jhunjhunu or Bhilai steel in Chhattisgarh.
- Agriculture and irrigation questions test crops, their leading States and the major projects and disputes.
- The questions often include Rajasthan items, such as the Luni, Zawar and the Indira Gandhi Canal.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Geography?
This page has 462 practice MCQs on Indian Geography. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian geography set cover?
Nine chapters: physiographic divisions of India, major rivers and lakes, climate, irrigation, agriculture (food, commercial and plantation crops), minerals (metallic and non-metallic), major industrial regions, iron and steel, textile and sugar industries, and petrochemical, IT and emerging industries.
Is Indian geography in the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. RPSC lists the physiographic divisions, climate, rivers and lakes, irrigation, agriculture, minerals and industries of India in the Geography of World and India section of the syllabus.
How should I prepare Indian geography for RAS Prelims?
Keep a map of India and mark every place that comes up: peaks, rivers, lakes, mines and plants. Attempt each chapter, read the explanations and revise State-wise lists of crops, minerals and industries.