Sample questions
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CDS2014
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Hill range of Central India): A. Satpura, B. Mahadeo, C. Vindhya, D. Maikala; List II (Location in map): [map of India shown with locations]
- A A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
- B A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2
- C A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4
- D A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Maps & Location
CSE
Consider the following pairs: Hills Region I.Cardamom Hills Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills 3. Mahadeo Hills 4. Mikir Hills Which of the above pairs are correctly
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 and 3
- C 3 and 4 ✓
- D
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE
Which of the following hills are found where the E m Ghats meet?
- A Anaimalai Hills
- B Cardamom Hill
- C Nilgiri Hills ✓
- D
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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