Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2024
Eratosthenes, a Greek philosopher measured the Earth's circumference based on the angle of Sun rays at two different points. Which cities were they ?
- A Alexandria and Syene ✓
- B Syene and Troy
- C Alexandria and Troy
- D Alexandria and Thebes
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Maps & Location
CDS2019
Which Greek philosopher coined the term "Geography" in the 3rd century B.C.E. ?
- A Euclid
- B Plato
- C Eratosthenes ✓
- D Clio
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
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