HCS · General Studies (Paper I)
Physical, social and economic geography of India and the world.
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Q1 · Indian and World Geography · HARD
Which of the following statements about ocean currents is/are correct? 1. The Labrador Current is a cold current flowing along the east coast of North America. 2. The meeting of the warm Gulf Stream and cold Labrador Current creates ideal conditions for fog formation near Newfoundland. 3. The Kuroshio Current is a warm current in the Pacific Ocean similar to the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q2 · Indian and World Geography · MEDIUM
Which of the following mountain passes connects Himachal Pradesh with Tibet?
Q3 · Indian and World Geography · EASY
Consider the following statements regarding the Western Ghats: 1. The Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India. 2. They are older than the Himalayas. 3. The average elevation of the Western Ghats is higher than that of the Eastern Ghats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q4 · Indian and World Geography · MEDIUM
Consider the following statements regarding tropical cyclones: 1. They derive energy from the latent heat of condensation. 2. They typically form over land masses with high temperatures. 3. The eye of a cyclone is characterized by calm weather and low pressure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?