Q361. Rotterdam’s prominent status within the Western European industrial belt is most appropriately attributed to its?
World Geography: RAS Prelims MCQs
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.
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Q362. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Industrial Region | Country |
|---|---|
| A. Kuzbas | i. Japan |
| B. New England | ii. Russia |
| C. Kanto Plain | iii. Germany |
| D. Ruhr | iv. USA |
Explanation
Industrial regions are specific to their countries, such as the Kuzbas in Russia and the Ruhr in Germany. The New England area is a historical manufacturing zone in the United States, while the Kanto Plain is the industrial heartland of Japan. These regions represent the core manufacturing belts of their respective nations, each developed around local resources, labor markets, or strategic trade locations.
Q363. Identify the odd one out. Which of the following is NOT typically classified as an "emerging industrial economy" in modern economic geography, but rather as an early-industrialized developed economy?
Explanation
Emerging industrial economies like India, Brazil, and nations in Southeast Asia are currently undergoing rapid manufacturing growth and structural shifts. These regions are expanding their global production shares through industrialization. Conversely, the United Kingdom is a developed economy that experienced its industrial revolution much earlier. It is now characterized by a mature service sector and high-value manufacturing rather than emerging industrial status.
Q364. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Modern oil refining industries are increasingly located near consumer markets or major port cities rather than directly at the oil fields.
Reason (R): Transporting crude oil by pipeline or tanker is generally cheaper and technically easier than transporting multiple, specialized refined petroleum products. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Modern oil refining industries are increasingly located near consumer markets or major port cities rather than directly at the oil fields.
Reason (R): Transporting crude oil by pipeline or tanker is generally cheaper and technically easier than transporting multiple, specialized refined petroleum products. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Modern oil refineries are frequently built near large consumer markets or major ports to improve distribution efficiency. It is technically simpler and more cost-effective to transport large volumes of crude oil via pipelines or massive tankers than to move various specialized refined products separately. Locating refineries near markets ensures that finished products can be delivered quickly to consumers with lower transport costs.
Q365. Which of the following pairs of an industrial centre and its associated major water body/river is correctly matched?
Explanation
Jamshedpur was strategically established at the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers to ensure a steady supply of freshwater for the iron and steel manufacturing process. While other industrial regions like the Ruhr are associated with the Rhine and Pittsburgh with the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, Jamshedpur’s specific reliance on the Subarnarekha is a defining geographical feature of the city.
Q366. Stuttgart, a major industrial centre in the Western European belt, is primarily renowned for which industry?
Explanation
Stuttgart is a premier industrial city in Germany, recognized globally as a center for high-end automotive engineering. It serves as the corporate headquarters and a major production site for legendary manufacturers like Mercedes- Benz and Porsche. The city’s economic profile is defined by its concentration of specialized labor, research institutions, and a dense network of suppliers dedicated to the advanced automobile manufacturing sector.
Q367. Consider the following location factors related to the establishment of the steel plant at Jamshedpur:
I. It is situated at the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers.
II. It receives its iron ore primarily from Noamundi and Badampahar.
III. It receives its coal from the Jharia coalfields.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. It is situated at the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers.
II. It receives its iron ore primarily from Noamundi and Badampahar.
III. It receives its coal from the Jharia coalfields.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The establishment of the steel plant at Jamshedpur was supported by several key geographical factors. It is situated near the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers, ensuring necessary water supply. Additionally, the location provided easy access to essential iron ore from Noamundi and coal from the Jharia fields. Together, these factors made Jamshedpur an ideal site for integrated steel production.
Q368. Which of the following is a major characteristic of the Western European industrial belt?
Explanation
A defining characteristic of the Western European industrial belt is its highly integrated transport and energy infrastructure. Railways, highways, and inland waterways like the Rhine facilitate the seamless movement of goods and resources across national borders. This interconnectedness allows industries to operate efficiently within a unified European market, leveraging shared energy grids and logistical networks to maintain global competitiveness in manufacturing.
Q369. Which energy source was LEAST significant during the initial establishment and boom phase of the traditional industrial regions like the Ruhr and North-eastern USA?
Explanation
During the initial boom of traditional industrial regions like the Ruhr and North-eastern USA, development was powered by fossil fuels and natural water energy. Coal was the primary fuel for steam engines and smelting, while hydropower was used in early milling. Solar photovoltaic technology is a modern renewable energy source that was not technically available or significant during that historical period of industrialization.
Q370. Given below are two statements regarding industrial classification:
Statement I: The synthetic textile industry is more dependent on proximity to petroleum refineries than on agricultural climate.
Statement II: The IT industry heavily depends on proximity to weight-losing mineral resources. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Statement I: The synthetic textile industry is more dependent on proximity to petroleum refineries than on agricultural climate.
Statement II: The IT industry heavily depends on proximity to weight-losing mineral resources. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
The synthetic textile industry relies on petrochemical inputs, making it more dependent on the location of oil refineries than on agricultural factors. In contrast, the IT industry is "footloose" and does not depend on bulky, weight-losing mineral resources. It prioritizes human capital and infrastructure. Therefore, the statement about IT’s dependence on minerals is incorrect, while the petrochemical dependency is accurate.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 361 | (a) Strategic port location at the mouth of the Rhine River. |
| 362 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 363 | (b) United Kingdom |
| 364 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 365 | (d) Jamshedpur - Subarnarekha River |
| 366 | (a) Automobile Manufacturing |
| 367 | (d) I, II and III |
| 368 | (b) Integrated cross-border transport and energy infrastructure network. |
| 369 | (a) Solar photovoltaics |
| 370 | (c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect. |
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.