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· Indian Geography
Q.1
Medium
UPSC Civil Services
2024
Indian Geography
Which of the following statements about the Western Ghats is/are correct?
1. They run parallel to the Arabian Sea coast and act as a rain shadow region on their eastern side.
2. They are older than the Himalayas in terms of geological formation.
3. The majority of India's endemic species are found in this region.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
1. They run parallel to the Arabian Sea coast and act as a rain shadow region on their eastern side.
2. They are older than the Himalayas in terms of geological formation.
3. The majority of India's endemic species are found in this region.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Q.2
Medium
UPSC Civil Services
2024
Indian Geography
Which of the following factors best explains why the Deccan Plateau experiences a semi-arid climate in its interior regions despite being surrounded by areas that receive substantial rainfall?
(a) The Plateau's elevation prevents moisture-laden winds from reaching interior areas
(b) The Western and Eastern Ghats create a rain-shadow effect by intercepting moisture from both monsoons
(c) The Plateau's granitic composition causes rapid infiltration and poor water retention
(d) Ocean currents in the Arabian Sea redirect monsoon patterns away from the interior
(a) The Plateau's elevation prevents moisture-laden winds from reaching interior areas
(b) The Western and Eastern Ghats create a rain-shadow effect by intercepting moisture from both monsoons
(c) The Plateau's granitic composition causes rapid infiltration and poor water retention
(d) Ocean currents in the Arabian Sea redirect monsoon patterns away from the interior