hpas 2024 geo - Banogyani

HPAS 2024 Geography Topic-Wise Solutions

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Q31. Podu Cultivation Q32. Shisgars Skilled Workers Q33. Lyons Industrial Town Q34. Famous Structures Q37. Flood Prone States Order Q38. Cotton Textile Centres Q39. Europe Countries East to West Q40. Biosphere & Mangroves Q41. Indian Rivers Q42. World Industrial Cities Q43. Glaciers & Ranges Match Q45. Cities & Rivers Match

Question 31

Podu form of shifting cultivation is popular in which of the following states of India?

(A) Odisha
(B) Assam
(C) Kerala
(D) Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer: (A) Odisha

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Question 32

Shisgars are the skilled workers of:

(A) Polymer Industry
(B) Glass Industry
(C) Drug Industry
(D) Ceramics Industry

Correct Answer: (B) Glass Industry

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Question 33

Lyons is a major industrial town of:

(A) France
(B) Spain
(C) Germany
(D) Italy

Correct Answer: (A) France

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Question 34

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Escurial is a famous structure of France.
Statement II: Brandenburg Gate is a famous structure of Jerusalem.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

Correct Answer: (B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

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Question 37

Arrange the following states of India from highest to lowest flood prone area:
(1) Bihar
(2) Punjab
(3) Rajasthan
(4) Uttar Pradesh

(A) (2), (4), (1), (3)
(B) (4), (1), (2), (3)
(C) (4), (3), (2), (1)
(D) (1), (3), (2), (4)

Correct Answer: (B) (4), (1), (2), (3)

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Question 38

Arrange the following centres of cotton textile industry in India from north to south:
(1) Phagwara
(2) Cuttack
(3) Guntur
(4) Tirupati

(A) (1), (2), (3), (4)
(B) (4), (3), (2), (1)
(C) (2), (4), (1), (3)
(D) (1), (3), (2), (4)

Correct Answer: (A) (1), (2), (3), (4)

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Question 39

Arrange the following countries of Europe from East to West:
(1) Ukraine
(2) Belgium
(3) Poland
(4) Germany

(A) (1), (3), (4), (2)
(B) (2), (3), (4), (1)
(C) (1), (2), (4), (3)
(D) (2), (4), (1), (3)

Correct Answer: (A) (1), (3), (4), (2)

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Question 40

Consider the following statements:
(1) Simlipal biosphere reserve is in Tamil Nadu.
(2) Panna biosphere reserve is in Madhya Pradesh.
(3) Bhadrak mangroves pertain to Odisha.
(4) Gulf of Kutch is the largest mangrove of India.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (1) and (2) only
(B) (1) and (4) only
(C) (2) and (4) only
(D) (2) and (3) only

Correct Answer: (D) (2) and (3) only

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Question 41

Consider the following statements :
(1) Tel is a right bank tributary of Mahanadi.
(2) The delta of the Godavari river is lobate type.
(3) Bhima river originates from Raj Mahal Hills.
(4) The Penganga river is 300 km long and rises from Satpura Hills.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A) (1) and (2) only
(B) (1) and (3) only
(C) (2) and (4) only
(D) (1) and (4) only

Correct Answer: (A) (1) and (2) only

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Question 42

Consider the following statements:
(1) Essex city is famous for engineering works.
(2) Leeds city is famous for watches production.
(3) Baku city is known for cutlery industry.
(4) Abadan city is known for oil refinery.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (2) and (4) only
(B) (3) and (4) only
(C) (1) and (4) only
(D) (1) and (2) only

Correct Answer: (C) (1) and (4) only

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Question 43

Match List I with List II:
List I (Glacier):
(a) Baltoro
(b) Sonapani
(c) Milam
(d) Zemu

List II (Range/Region):
(i) Pir Panjal
(ii) Kanchenjunga-Everest
(iii) Karakoram
(iv) Kumaon-Garhwal

(A) (iii)(ii)(i)(iv)
(B) (iv)(ii)(i)(iii)
(C) (iii)(i)(iv)(ii)
(D) (iii)(iv)(i)(ii)

Correct Answer: (C) (iii)(i)(iv)(ii)

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Major Glaciers of the Himalayas (Range-Wise & State Wise) India Explore the range-wise classification of glaciers in the Indian Himalayas, crucial for UPSC, HPAS, and State PSC exams. Glaciers are the lifelines of the Indian subcontinent’s river systems, and their geographic distribution follows the structure of the Himalayan ranges.Karakoram Range Glaciers Region: Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir (including PoK) Siachen Glacier – Largest in India and outside polar regions (75 km), source of Nubra/Shyok Baltoro Glacier – Major glacier in PoK, source of Braldo River Biafo Glacier – 67 km, joins Hispar at Hispar La Hispar Glacier – 62 km, merges with Biafo Godwin-Austen Glacier – Near K2, tributary of Baltoro Rimo Glacier – Source of Shyok River Chong Kumdan Glacier – Feeds Shyok Khurdopin Glacier – Source of Shimshal River Bilafond Glacier – Feeds Saltoro River Other Glaciers – Trango, Rakhiot, Diamir, Panmah, Chogo LungmaLadakh Range Glaciers Region: Ladakh Machoi Glacier – Near Zoji La, source of Sind and Drass Rivers (Note: Siachen is also partially associated with Ladakh Range)Zanskar Range Glaciers Region: Ladakh Drang Drung Glacier – Near Pensi La, source of Doda River Shafat Glacier – Feeds Suru River Pensilungpa Glacier – Northwest Zanskar Valley, source of SuruPir Panjal Range Glaciers Region: Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir Sonapani Glacier – Longest in Pir Panjal (15 km) Bara Shigri Glacier – Largest in HP, feeds Chandra River Chhota Shigri Glacier – Near Rohtang, feeds Chandra Bhadal Glacier – Source of Ravi (Bhadal Nallah) Beas Kund – Source of Beas River Other Glaciers in HP – Gangstang, Miyar, Dudhon, Parbati, Lady of Keylong, Chandranahan, Mukkila, GoraGreater Himalayas (Himadri) Glaciers Region: Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim Uttarakhand (Garhwal): Gangotri Glacier – Largest in Garhwal, source of Bhagirathi Yamunotri Glacier – Source of Yamuna Chorabari Glacier – Source of Mandakini Tipra Glacier – Pushpawati River (Valley of Flowers) Hemkund Glacier – Fed by Saptrishi & Hathi Parvat Bandarpunch Glacier – Feeds Yamuna & Ganga Other Glaciers – Khatling, Bhagirath Kharak, Arwa, Kedar Bamak, Kalabaland, Poting, Bagini Uttarakhand (Kumaon): Pindari Glacier – Source of Pindar Milam Glacier – Gori Ganga Kafni Glacier – Kafni River Namik Glacier – Ramganga Others – Meola, Sona (Panchachuli), Ralam Himachal Pradesh (Shared with Pir Panjal): Bara Shigri, Chhota Shigri, Beas Kund, Lady of Keylong, etc.[HPAS 2022] Milam Glacier is located in: a) Karakoram region b) Pir Panjal region c) Nepal region d) Kumaun Garhwal region Correct Answer: d) Kumaun Garhwal region Eastern Himalayas (Sikkim Region) Glaciers Region: Sikkim Zemu Glacier – Largest in Eastern Himalayas, base of Kanchenjunga, feeds Teesta Teesta Khangse Glacier – Major source of Teesta River South Lhonak Glacier – Prone to GLOF events Rathong Glacier – Source of Rathong (Rangeet tributary)

Question 45

Match List I with List II:
List I (City):
(a) Warsaw
(b) Lisbon
(c) Hamburg
(d) Bristol

List II (River):
(i) Vistula
(ii) Tagus
(iii) Elbe
(iv) Avon

(A) (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
(B) (iv)(iii)(ii)(i)
(C) (ii)(iv)(i)(iii)
(D) (i)(iii)(ii)(iv)

Correct Answer: (A) (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)

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HPAS 2024 Geography Topic-Wise Solutions

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