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4 questions · 1996 · answers as per the UPSC key
UPSC 1996 · Q48 · Geography › Indian Physical Geography · Save
'Saddle Peak', the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is located in
(a) Great Nicobar
(b) Middle Andaman
(c) Little Andaman
(d) North Andaman
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Answer: (d) North Andaman
UPSC 1996 · Q54 · Geography › Indian Physical Geography · Save
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? I. Idukki — Thermal power station II. Sabarigiri — Hydro-electric project III. Ghatprabha — Irrigation project IV. Ramganga — Multipurpose project
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
(a) II, III and IV
(b) I, II, III and IV
(c) III and IV
(d) I and II
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Answer: (a) II, III and IV
UPSC 1996 · Q78 · Geography › Indian Physical Geography · Save
“You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because …… used to be Danish outpost. This quaint town with its fort and a beautiful church, the New Jerusalem, empty streets and deserted beach front is a quaint gem.” The place referred to in this quotation lies on the
(a) Tamil Nadu coast
(b) Kerala coast
(c) Karnataka coast
(d) Goa coast
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Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu coast
UPSC 1996 · Q84 · Geography › Indian Physical Geography · Save
The Palk Bay lies between
(a) Gulf of Kachchh and Gulf of Khambhat
(b) Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal
(c) Lakshadweep and Maldives’ Islands
(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Answer: (b) Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal