Geography is an integral part of the UPSC CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) examination, particularly in Paper I, which covers General Ability and Intelligence. Here are some sample geography-related questions that candidates may encounter:
- Which of the following countries does not share a border with India? a) Afghanistan b) Bangladesh c) Nepal d) Myanmar
- 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) South Africa
- The Amazon River, known for its vast basin and biodiversity, flows through which continent? a) Asia b) Africa c) South America d) Europe
- Which of the following is not a type of plate boundary? a) Divergent boundary b) Convergent boundary c) Oscillating boundary d) Transform boundary
- The Himalayan mountain range is formed due to the collision between which two tectonic plates? a) Eurasian Plate and Indian Plate b) North American Plate and Pacific Plate c) South American Plate and African Plate d) Australian Plate and Pacific Plate
- The Equator passes through which of the following countries? a) Brazil b) India c) Russia d) Indonesia
- The term “El Niño” is associated with: a) Ocean currents in the Pacific Ocean b) Monsoon winds in the Indian Ocean c) Desertification in Africa d) Glacial melting in Antarctica
- The Sahara Desert is located in which continent? a) Africa b) Asia c) South America d) Australia
- Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world? a) Lake Victoria b) Lake Superior c) Lake Baikal d) Lake Tanganyika
- The “Ring of Fire” is a region known for: a) Volcanic activity and earthquakes around the Pacific Ocean b) Hurricane formation in the Atlantic Ocean c) Tornado outbreaks in the central United States d) Typhoon formation in the Indian Ocean
These questions cover a range of geographic topics, including physical geography, tectonics, climatology, and hydrology. Candidates should prepare comprehensively by studying maps, understanding geographical concepts, and keeping up with current affairs related to geography and environmental issues.
