553 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on world geography are on this page, in 7 chapters. They cover physical landforms, major rivers and lakes, natural vegetation and biomes, world agriculture, industrial regions, the transport network and the main environmental issues: desertification, deforestation, climate change and ozone depletion. Each question has an answer and an explanation, in the formats the exam uses.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
Showing 261–270 of 553 questions
Browse World Geography chapters
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q261. Match the regions in List I with their dominant agricultural system in List II.
Region
System
A. Prairies of North America
i. Primitive Subsistence (Shifting)
B. Mediterranean coast of Europe
ii. Intensive Subsistence
C. Amazon Basin
iii. Commercial Grain Farming
D. Monsoon Asia
iv. Viticulture and Orchard Farming
Explanation
The North American Prairies are famous for extensive commercial grain farming. Mediterranean Europe specializes in viticulture and orchard farming. The Amazon Basin is a traditional area for primitive subsistence or shifting cultivation practiced by indigenous communities. Monsoon Asia is characterized by intensive subsistence agriculture, where high population density requires maximizing food production from small plots of land.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q262. Consider the following statements regarding Dry land farming practices: I. It involves deep ploughing and moisture conservation techniques. II. It exclusively relies on groundwater extraction via tube wells. III. It restricts the cultivation of crops that require high amounts of water. IV. It is commonly practiced in the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Dry land farming utilizes specific techniques like deep ploughing and mulching to conserve limited soil moisture. It focuses on crops that require minimal water and is prevalent in arid regions such as Rajasthan. Unlike irrigated farming, it does not rely on consistent groundwater extraction via tube wells. Instead, it adapts agricultural practices to the natural rainfall constraints.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q263. Which of the following crops is considered a water-intensive crop primarily grown in the Kharif season in India?
Explanation
Rice is a water-intensive crop that requires high temperatures and heavy rainfall or irrigation for successful growth. In India, it is primarily grown during the Kharif season, coinciding with the Southwest Monsoon. The crop typically needs standing water in the fields during its early stages. This differentiates it from Rabi crops like wheat, which grow in drier conditions.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q264. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of major wheat-producing countries arranged in descending order of their total production volume?
Explanation
China is the world’s leading producer of wheat, followed by India, as both nations have vast agricultural land and high domestic demand. Russia and the United States also rank among the top global producers, often exporting significant surpluses to international markets. These four countries dominate global wheat production, though rankings can shift slightly depending on annual weather patterns.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q265. Which of the following pairs concerning the utilization of maize is correctly matched?
Explanation
Maize is a significant source for biofuel production, particularly ethanol, which is used as an alternative or additive to gasoline. While it is a staple food in many cultures and an essential fodder for livestock, its use for silk extraction or synthetic rubber is not standard. In developed economies, a large portion of maize is processed for energy.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q266. Consider the following statements regarding Cotton cultivation: I. It requires high temperature and light rainfall or irrigation. II. It requires 210 frost-free days and bright sunshine for its growth. III. It is a Kharif crop in India. IV. It is heavily cultivated in the podzol soils of the Taiga region. V. China and India are among the top producers globally. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Cotton is a tropical and subtropical crop that requires high temperatures, bright sunshine, and a long frost-free period. It is entirely unsuitable for the cold Taiga regions or acidic podzol soils found in high-latitude forests. Major producers like China and India cultivate cotton in warmer climates and moisture-retentive soils, such as the black soils of the Deccan Plateau.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q267. Given below are two statements regarding Sugar beet: Statement I: Sugar beet requires a temperate climate with moderate rainfall and cool temperatures for optimal sucrose accumulation. Statement II: Sugar beet can only be cultivated in water-logged soils of the equatorial region. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Sugar beet is a temperate crop that thrives in cool climates with moderate rainfall, which promotes the accumulation of sucrose in its roots. It is not grown in equatorial regions or water-logged soils, as these conditions are unsuitable for its development. Instead, it is a major source of sugar in Europe and North America, complementing tropical sugarcane production.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q268. What is the primary reason that coffee plantations often intersperse coffee plants with taller shade trees?
Explanation
Coffee plants are sensitive to direct, intense sunlight and extreme fluctuations in temperature. Taller shade trees are interspersed within plantations to create a microclimate that provides filtered light and maintains more stable temperatures. This practice protects the delicate coffee bushes, enhances bean quality, and helps retain soil moisture. It is an effective method used in many tropical regions worldwide.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q269. Match the industrial crops in List I with their most suitable climatic requirements in List II.
Crop
Requirement
A. Natural Rubber
i. Tropical climate with well-drained fertile soil; long growing season.
B. Jute
ii. High temperature, heavy rainfall, and humid climate; grows best on flood plains.
C. Cotton
iii. Equatorial climate with heavy rainfall above 200 cm throughout the year.
D. Sugarcane
iv. High temperature, light rainfall, 210 frost-free days.
Explanation
Natural rubber requires an equatorial climate with very high rainfall. Jute thrives in hot, humid conditions on fertile floodplains. Cotton needs high temperatures and a specific frost-free period with light rainfall. Sugarcane is a tropical grass requiring a long growing season and well-drained fertile soil. Each crop has distinct environmental requirements that determine its geographical distribution and commercial success.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q270. Which of the following best describes the core objective of the ‘Ladang’ agricultural system practiced in Southeast Asia?
Explanation
Ladang is the regional term for shifting cultivation practiced in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia. The system involves clearing small patches of forest, burning the vegetation to enrich the soil with ash, and growing crops for a few years. Once the soil fertility declines, the plot is abandoned for a new site, allowing for forest regeneration.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
261
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
262
(c) I, III and IV only
263
(a) Rice
264
(a) China, India, Russia, USA
265
(a) Biofuel production - Ethanol derived from maize
266
(a) IV only
267
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
268
(c) To protect coffee plants from direct sunlight and extreme temperature variations.
269
(a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i
270
(a) It is a shifting cultivation system based on clearing forest patches for short-term agricultural use.
Key facts from World Geography
The RPSC syllabus for world geography lists mountains, plateaus, plains and deserts, major rivers and lakes, natural vegetation, agriculture, industrial regions, transport and environmental issues.
Questions ask for the location of a feature: where a range lies, where a river ends, which country has an industrial region.
Statement and sequence questions are common, for example the order of mountain ranges or of vegetation layers.
Environmental issues are asked through treaties and dates, such as the Montreal Protocol, the IPCC and the Paris Agreement.
Indian and Rajasthan geography are on their own pages, each with its own chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on World Geography?
This page has 553 practice MCQs on World Geography. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the world geography set cover?
Seven chapters: physical landforms (mountains, plateaus, plains and deserts), major rivers and lakes, natural vegetation and biomes, world agriculture, major industrial regions, the world transport network, and environmental issues including desertification, deforestation, climate change and ozone depletion.
Is world geography part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus has a Geography of World and India section that lists physical aspects, rivers and lakes, natural vegetation, agriculture, industrial regions, transport and environmental issues for the world, followed by India and Rajasthan.
How can I revise world geography quickly?
Use an atlas alongside the questions. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and mark the place on the map. Make short lists of ranges, rivers and industrial regions with their countries, and revise them over several days.
