Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE
In India, the ports are categorized as major and norn-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port?
- A Kochi (Cochin)
- B Dahej ✓
- C Paradip
- D
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
CSE
Match the different ports of Union Territory of Pondicherry labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with their respective names and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list of ports: s-,'-', t --~ )' ~ -,INDIA List (Ports of Pondicherry)
- Karaikal
- Mahe
- Pondicherry
- Yanam Codes: A B C D
- A 2 1 3 4 ✓
- B 1 2 3 4
- C 2 1 4 3
- D 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Maps & Location
CSE
Which one of the following ports of India handles the highest tonnage of import cargo?
- A Calcutta
- B Kandla ✓
- C Mumbai
- D Visakhapatnam
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
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