Sample questions
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CSE2022
Consider the following pairs: Peak Mountains
- Namcha Barwa — Garhwal Himalaya
- Nanda Devi — Kumaon Himalaya
- Nokrek — Sikkim Himalaya
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 only ✓
- C 1 and 3
- D 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE2004
Match List-I (Biosphere Reserve) with List-II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List-I List-II A. Similipal
- Sikkim B. Dihang Dibang
- Uttaranchal C. Nokrek
- Amnachal Pradesh D. Kanchenjunga
- Orissa
- Meghalaya Codes: A B C D
- A 1 3 5 4
- B 4 5 2 1
- C 1 5 2 4
- D 4 3 5 1 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Species
CSE
Consider the following pairs Peak Mountains
- Namcha Barwa - Garhwal Himalaya
- Nanda Devi - Kumaon Himalaya
- Nokrek - Sikkim Himalaya
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 only ✓
- C 1 and 3
- D 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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