Q461. What is the most significant strategic objective behind promoting indigenous defence manufacturing and reducing import dependence?
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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Q462. Arrange the following states in descending order based on their generally recognized installed solar power capacity as part of the renewable energy industry growth in India:
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Assam
Select the correct sequence from the options below:
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Assam
Select the correct sequence from the options below:
Explanation
India’s solar energy landscape is dominated by states with high solar radiation and vast available land. Rajasthan currently leads in installed capacity, followed by Gujarat and Karnataka, which have also made significant investments in large-scale solar parks. Assam, located in a region with different climatic conditions and terrain, has a much lower installed solar capacity compared to these leading states.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 461 | (a) To achieve strategic autonomy and secure the supply chain against sanctions. |
| 462 | (a) A, B, C, D |
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.