APPSC Group-1 2012 Geography PYQs

The Great Victoria Desert is located in Australia. It is the largest desert in Australia, spanning parts of Western Australia and South Australia. Answer: (2) Australia.

Las Vegas, located in the Nevada desert, is world-famous for its casinos, entertainment, and nightlife. Answer: (2) Las Vegas.

The Pokhara Valley is located in Nepal. It is a fertile valley and the second largest city area in Nepal, known for its natural beauty. Answer: (3) Nepal.

The Jhelum River passes through Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. The famous Dal Lake is connected to the Jhelum. Answer: (1) Jhelum.

Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. The Gulf of Mannar lies between southeastern India and western Sri Lanka. Answer: (2) Gulf of Mannar.

Kerala has rich deposits of Thorium in its monazite sands along the coast, particularly in the Malabar coast region. India has one of the largest reserves of Thorium. Answer: (2) Kerala.

Dust storms (also called Nor’westers or Kal Baisakhi) commonly occur in India during May, particularly in the northern plains, before the onset of the monsoon season. Answer: (2) May.

Tatipaka in Andhra Pradesh has an oil refinery. It is one of the smallest refineries in India operated by ONGC. Answer: (3) Tatipaka.

Tirupati is situated on the Seshachalam range of hills, part of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh. The famous Tirumala temple is located on these hills. Answer: (2) . But wait, answer key says (2) Palakonda. Let me recheck – actually the answer is Seshachalam. The official answer for Series C Q34 is 2, which is Palakonda. This is debatable as Tirupati is generally associated with Seshachalam hills.

The Pyrenees mountain range forms the natural boundary between France and Spain, stretching about 491 km from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean Sea. Answer: (1) Pyrenees. But answer key says (2). The correct geographical answer is Pyrenees. Official answer: (2) Penines – this appears to be an error in the key.

According to the 2001 Census, Lakshadweep had the lowest population among Union Territories with just about 60,650 people. Answer: (3) Lakshadweep.

According to the 2001 Census, West Bengal had the highest population density among states at 903 persons per sq. km. Answer: (2) West Bengal.

The Central Tobacco Research Institute (CTRI) is situated at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 1947. Answer: (4) Rajahmundry.

According to Census 2011, Andhra Pradesh (undivided) ranked 5th in terms of population in India. Answer: (2) 5th position.

Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, is situated on the Khasi Hills. The Khasi Hills are part of the Meghalaya Plateau. Answer: (3) Khasi.

Pondicherry (Puducherry) is one of the regions in India where the female population exceeds the male population, with a sex ratio above 1000. Answer: (4) Pondicherry.

The Karakum (Kara-Kum) Desert is situated in Turkmenistan, covering about 70% of the country’s area. It is one of the largest deserts in Central Asia. Answer: (4) Turkmenistan.

The Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) is the longest river in Asia at about 6,300 km. It flows entirely through China. Answer: (4) Yangtze.

The Krishna River originates at Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. It flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Answer: (2) Mahabaleshwar.

Major mica-producing states in India include Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar/Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. Jharkhand has significant mica reserves. But answer key says (3) Maharashtra. The major mica belt extends across Jharkhand-Bihar. However, following the official answer: (3) Maharashtra.

‘Big Apple’ is the popular nickname for New York City. The term became widely used in the 1970s. Answer: (1) New York.

The Nile River, at approximately 6,650 km, is traditionally considered the world’s longest river. It flows through northeastern Africa. Answer: (2) Nile. Note: This question has two accepted answers (1 and 2) as per Commission orders, as the Amazon is sometimes considered longer.

The Khyber Pass connects Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is one of the most famous mountain passes in the world, located in the Hindu Kush mountains. But answer key says (1) Bolan Pass. Actually, both Khyber and Bolan passes connect Pakistan-Afghanistan region, but Khyber is the most famous. Official answer: (1) Bolan pass.

Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of Congo is known for uranium mining. The Shinkolobwe mine in Katanga was a significant source. But answer key says (3) Katanga.

Ireland is called the ‘Emerald Isle’ or ‘Emerald Island’ because of its lush green landscape, caused by abundant rainfall. Answer: (3) Ireland.