Tag: geography prelims questions

  • Mahanadi River: Key Geography Facts for UPSC

    Mahanadi River: Key Geography Facts for UPSC

    Mahanadi River is a major east-flowing peninsular river forming a vast delta in Odisha. Revise its course, tributaries and dams for UPSC now.

  • Black Sea: Geography and Strategic Importance for UPSC

    Black Sea: Geography and Strategic Importance for UPSC

    Explore Black Sea geography, bordering countries, key straits, major rivers and strategic importance for global trade. Revise essential UPSC facts now.

  • Karlapat Bauxite Block: Odisha’s Key Mineral Deposit

    Karlapat Bauxite Block: Odisha’s Key Mineral Deposit

    Karlapat Bauxite Block in Odisha holds major bauxite resources crucial for aluminium production. Study its features and UPSC relevance now.

  • Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Strategic Red Sea Chokepoint

    Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Strategic Red Sea Chokepoint

    Bab el-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and global shipping routes. Study its geography, strategic importance and UPSC facts.

  • Monsoon Break: Why Rainfall Shifts Across India

    Monsoon Break: Why Rainfall Shifts Across India

    A Monsoon Break is a temporary redistribution of southwest monsoon rainfall, reducing rain in central India while increasing it over the northeastern states.

  • Mangroves in India 

    Important for Prelims: Geography and EnvironmentMains: General Studies I NEWS: W.B. government announces Mangrove Cell on International Day of Mangrove Ecosystem Mangroves in India  Mangroves  IMPORTANCE: Govt’s Initiatives: Practice Questions for Prelims Match the following pair of mangrove forests with respective states.1. Muthupet——————-i. Maharashtra2.Dharma———————ii. Kerala3.Kundalika-Revdanda—-iii. Andhra Pradesh4.Kannur———————–iv. Odisha5.Coringa———————-v. Tamil NaduChoose the correct statement/statements-a. 1- ii,…

  • Little Rann of Kutch

    Important for Prelims: Geography and Environment; Places in NewsMains: General Studies I NEWS: Saltpan workers debarred from entering Little Rann write to Gujarat CM requesting state intervention Wild Ass Sanctuary: Practice Questions for Prelims Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?…

  • Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

    Important for Prelims: SchemesMains: General Studies II; Government policies & intervention; Growth & Development; Food Processing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana:1. It has two separate components- Central Sector & Centrally Sponsored2. India is the 3rd largest fish producing nation.3. India is the…

  • Face Authentication for PM-Kisan Scheme

    Important for Prelims: GeographyMains: General Studies II, III ; Government schemes and intervention Face Authentication for PM-Kisan Scheme Benefits PM-KISAN Mobile App Mains Practice Question The objectives of PM KISAN are to increase rural consumption and aid struggling farmers. What all challenges can be faced by PM-KISAN? Examine. Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute…

  • Star Rating Registration Process for Coal Mines

    Important for Prelims: GeographyMains: General Studies I Star Rating Registration Process for Coal Mines Classification: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding coal in India:1. Indian coal has lower calorific value and high ash content.2. Indian coal reserves are primarily of anthracite and peat.3. India has the world’s 2nd largest reserves of coal.…