UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Geography Paper II PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION
Year 2023
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper GEOGRAPHY (PAPER-II)
Subject Geography
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 250
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the Geography Paper II for the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2023. The paper, conducted by UPSC, has a maximum mark of 250 and is allocated a time of three hours. It is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of geographical concepts and their application, particularly concerning India. The paper is bilingual, available in both Hindi and English, and consists of eight questions divided into two sections. Candidates are required to answer five questions in total, with specific compulsory questions and a requirement to choose at least one from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for administrative roles through the Civil Services examination.

Major Topics Covered

  • Indian Geography
  • Physical Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Environmental Geography
  • Cultural Geography
  • Maps of India
  • Geographical Significance of Locations

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Geography Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2022 Geography Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 General Studies Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Essay Paper
  • UPSC Civil Services Main 2023 Geography Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Geography Syllabus
  • UPSC Geography Optional Subject Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • इसमें आठ प्रश्न हैं जो दो खण्डों में विभाजित हैं तथा हिन्दी और अंग्रेजी दोनों में छपे हुए हैं।
  • परीक्षार्थी को कुल पाँच प्रश्नों के उत्तर देने हैं।
  • प्रश्न संख्या 1 और 5 अनिवार्य हैं तथा बाकी प्रश्नों में से प्रत्येक खण्ड से कम-से-कम एक प्रश्न चुनकर तीन प्रश्नों के उत्तर दीजिए।
  • प्रत्येक प्रश्न/भाग के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए हैं।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तर उसी प्राधिकृत माध्यम में लिखे जाने चाहिए, जिसका उल्लेख आपके प्रवेश-पत्र में किया गया है, और इस माध्यम का स्पष्ट उल्लेख प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर (क्यू० सी० ए०) पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • प्राधिकृत माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे।
  • प्रश्नों की शब्द-सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, अपने उत्तर को उपयुक्त चित्रों/मानचित्रों तथा आरेखों द्वारा दर्शाइए।
  • इन्हें प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही बनाना है।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • आंशिक रूप से दिए गए प्रश्नों के उत्तर को भी मान्यता दी जाएगी यदि उसे काटा न गया हो।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़े गए कोई पृष्ठ अथवा पृष्ठ के भाग को स्पष्ट रूप से काटा जाना चाहिए।

  • There are EIGHT questions divided in two Sections and printed both in HINDI and in ENGLISH.
  • Candidate has to attempt FIVE questions in all.
  • Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE question from each Section.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in the medium authorized in the Admission Certificate which must be stated clearly on the cover of this Question-cum-Answer (QCA) Booklet in the space provided.
  • No marks will be given for answers written in a medium other than the authorized one.
  • Word limit in questions, wherever specified, should be adhered to.
  • Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches/maps and diagrams, wherever considered necessary.
  • These shall be drawn in the space provided for answering the question itself.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1. आपको दिए गए भारत के रेखा मानचित्र पर, निम्नलिखित सभी की स्थिति को अंकित कीजिए। अपनी QCA पुस्तिका में इन स्थानों में से प्रत्येक का भौतिक/वाणिज्यिक/आर्थिक/पारिस्थितिक/ पर्यावरणीय/सांस्कृतिक महत्त्व अधिकतम 30 शब्दों में लिखिए:
On the outline map of India provided to you, mark the location of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry:

((i)) नाथुला
Nathula

((ii)) हट्टी
Hutti

((iii)) रॉस द्वीप
Ross Island

((iv)) मोरेह
Moreh

((v)) रामप्पा
Ramappa

((vi)) नामदाफा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान
Namdapha National Park

((vii)) सेला सुरंग
Sela Tunnel

((viii)) एन्नोर बंदरगाह
Ennore Port

((ix)) रामागुंडम
Ramagundam

((x)) बेतवा नदी
Betwa River

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam for which this paper is?

This paper is for the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION.

Which year is this Civil Services Main Examination paper from?

This paper is from the 2023 examination.

Who conducts the Civil Services Main Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC.

What is the subject and paper code for this question paper?

The subject is Geography and the paper code is GEOGRAPHY (PAPER-II) / SKYC-B-GEO/9.

What is the maximum marks for this Geography Paper II?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete Geography Paper II?

The time allowed is Three Hours.

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