Certainly! Here are some sample geography-related questions that candidates may encounter in the General Knowledge section of the UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services) examination:
- Which of the following rivers is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar” due to its frequent floods? a) Ganga b) Yamuna c) Kosi d) Brahmaputra
- Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, is located in which mountain range? a) Himalayas b) Andes c) Alps d) Rockies
- Which one of the following countries does not share a border with India? a) Nepal b) Bhutan c) Afghanistan d) Myanmar
- The Amazon Rainforest, known for its biodiversity, is primarily located in which continent? a) South America b) Africa c) Asia d) Australia
- The term “El Niño” is associated with changes in which ocean’s temperature patterns? a) Pacific Ocean b) Indian Ocean c) Atlantic Ocean d) Arctic Ocean
- The Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world, is located off the coast of which country? a) Australia b) Brazil c) Indonesia d) Philippines
- Which of the following is a landlocked country in South Asia? a) Bangladesh b) Nepal c) Sri Lanka d) Maldives
- The capital city of Russia, Moscow, is situated on the banks of which river? a) Volga b) Danube c) Thames d) Seine
- Which one of the following is not a desert? a) Sahara Desert b) Gobi Desert c) Thar Desert d) None of the above
- The Strait of Gibraltar separates which two continents? a) Europe and Asia b) Africa and Europe c) North America and South America d) Asia and Africa
These questions cover a range of geographic topics, including rivers, mountains, oceans, deserts, and continents. Candidates should ensure they have a solid understanding of basic geography concepts and keep themselves updated with current geographic events and developments.
