UPSC Prelims PYQs – Land / Water Resources & Soils (Indian Geography)

1. Consider the following pairs:

Reservoirs                      States

1. Ghataprabha — Telangana
2. Gandhi Sagar — Madhya Pradesh
3. Indira Sagar — Andhra Pradesh
4. Maithon —       Chhattisgarh

How many pairs given above are not correctly matched?

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2. The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of

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3. What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?

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4. In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?

1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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5. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?

1. They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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