Tips for IAS Prelims 2012 General Studies Paper 1-Geography

Considering the importance of Geography in the exam, aspirants are suggested to go through the basic India and world geography. A special attention needed to be given to census data, demographic trends, patterns in various industries, agriculture, etc.

Question Type

1.    India is regarded as a country With "Demographic Dividend" This is due to
(a) Its high population in the age group below 15 years
(b) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years
(c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years
(d) Its high total population
Answer: (c)

2.    Two important rivers - one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another,with its source in Odisha - merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area.
Which one of the following could be this?
(a) Bhitarkanika
(b) Chandipur-on-sea
(c) Gopalpur-on-sea
(d) Simlipal
Answer: (a)