Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2013
The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
- It occupies a linear rift valley
- It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras
- The land slopes to the west from Central India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 and 3
- C 1 and 3
- D None
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE
Consider 2021) Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?
- A 1 and 2
- B 2and4 ✓
- C 3 and 4
- D 1 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE
Consider the following pairs River - Flows into
- Mekong - Andaman Sea
- Thames - Irish Sea
- Volga - Caspian Sea
- Zambezi - Indian Ocean
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 3 only
- C 3 and 4 only ✓
- D 1, 2 and 4 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
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