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Geography Previous Year Questions

10 Geography (General Awareness) questions asked in DSSSB TGT / PGT previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.

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Q1DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Narmada originates from which of the following places?
  1. AAmarkantak plateau
  2. BMahabaleshwar
  3. CBrahmagiri hills
  4. DChotanagpur Plateau
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Correct answer: (A) Amarkantak plateau

Explanation

The Narmada rises at Amarkantak on the Amarkantak plateau (Maikal range) in Madhya Pradesh and flows west into the Arabian Sea.

Q2DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which is the most populous state in India according to 2011 census?
  1. AMadhya Pradesh
  2. BWest Bengal
  3. CBihar
  4. DUttar Pradesh
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Correct answer: (D) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

As per the 2011 Census, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state, with about 19.98 crore people.

Q3DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
The sinuous curves made by a river along its course are known as ______.
  1. Aaretes
  2. Bmeanders
  3. Cmoraines
  4. Dcirques
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Correct answer: (B) meanders

Explanation

Meanders are the loop-like bends a river forms, mostly in its middle and lower course on gentle slopes. Aretes, cirques and moraines are glacial landforms.

Q4DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Recently for which crop Government of India granted the environmental clearance for the indigenously developed genetically modified seeds?
  1. AMustard
  2. BGroundnut
  3. CBajra
  4. DMaize
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Correct answer: (A) Mustard

Explanation

GEAC gave environmental clearance in October 2022 for the release of the indigenously developed GM mustard hybrid DMH-11.

Q5DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Which state will host the Fifth Khelo India Youth Games 2022 from 31 January to 11 February 2023?
  1. AMadhya Pradesh
  2. BMaharashtra
  3. CGujarat
  4. DKarnataka
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Correct answer: (A) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

The 5th Khelo India Youth Games (2022) were held in Madhya Pradesh from 31 January to 11 February 2023.

Q6DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
The receipts which neither create any liability nor reduce the assets of the government are called ______.
  1. Aself-assessed receipts
  2. Brevenue receipts
  3. Ccapital receipts
  4. Dstandard receipts
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Correct answer: (B) revenue receipts

Explanation

Revenue receipts (tax and non-tax revenue) neither create a liability nor reduce assets. Capital receipts, such as borrowings or disinvestment, do one of the two.

Q7DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which state has major reserves of low-grade, brown coal called lignite, which is used for power generation?
  1. AGujarat
  2. BWest Bengal
  3. COdisha
  4. DTamil Nadu
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Correct answer: (D) Tamil Nadu

Explanation

Tamil Nadu has the largest lignite (brown coal) reserves, mainly at Neyveli, where it is used for thermal power generation.

Q8DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
As per the Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy, 2019-20, published by RBI, which Indian state has highest GDP?
  1. ATamil Nadu
  2. BMaharashtra
  3. CKarnataka
  4. DGujarat
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Correct answer: (B) Maharashtra

Explanation

According to the RBI Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy 2019-20, Maharashtra has the highest GSDP of any Indian state.

Q9DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
‘Bangar’ and ‘Khadar’ are the sub-types of which of the following soils?
  1. ABlack soil
  2. BAlluvial soil
  3. CRed soil
  4. DLaterite soil
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Correct answer: (B) Alluvial soil

Explanation

Alluvial soil has two types: Bangar is the older alluvium on higher ground, and Khadar is the newer, more fertile alluvium on floodplains.

Q10DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
As per the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report, 2019, released in February 2022 by the Registrar General of India (RGI), which state had the highest infant mortality rate in 2019?
  1. AOdisha
  2. BMadhya Pradesh
  3. CChhattisgarh
  4. DBihar
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Correct answer: (B) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation

The SRS Statistical Report 2019 recorded Madhya Pradesh with the highest infant mortality rate (46 per 1000 live births).

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