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UPSC CSE Prelims Discriminating Confusable Entities — Geography Flashcards

Master 54 discriminating confusable entities — geography concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

Soil Types — Comparative Discrimination

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Question

Consider the following statements regarding Alluvial Soil in India:

  1. It is the most widespread soil in India.
  2. It is generally rich in potash and phosphoric acid but poor in nitrogen.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

Identify the origin and chemical composition of Black Soil (Regur).

Black soil (Regur) originates from the weathering of . Chemically, it is rich in iron, lime, and , but characteristically poor in nitrogen and .

Kharif vs Rabi vs Zaid Crop Seasons

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Question

Complete the characteristics of the Kharif crop season in India:

The Kharif season coincides with the onset of the in . The crops are harvested in and require conditions.

Question

Which of the following sets consists exclusively of Kharif crops?

Cyclones, Local Winds & Tides — Extended Discrimination

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Question

Identify the correct conditions and characteristics for the formation of tropical cyclones.

Tropical cyclones have a origin requiring a sea surface temperature of at least . Unlike temperate systems, they develop without .

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Consider the following statements regarding Temperate Cyclones:

  1. They originate due to the interaction of contrasting polar and tropical air masses.
  2. They are characterized by the formation of cold, warm, and occluded fronts.
  3. Their diameter is generally much smaller than that of tropical cyclones.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Crust Types, Plate Boundaries & Weather vs Climate

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Question

Complete the characteristics of the Earth's crust:

Compared to oceanic crust, the continental crust is structurally , has a density (approx. 2.7 g/cm³), and is primarily composed of .

Question

Consider the following statements regarding Oceanic Crust:

  1. It is generally thicker than the continental crust.
  2. It is primarily composed of silica and magnesia (sima).
  3. Its rocks are generally younger than those of the continental crust.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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