UPSC Civil Services Geography Paper II 2018 Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2018
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination UPSC Civil Services Main Examination
Year 2018
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 from the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination held in 2018. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of geographical concepts, with a focus on India. It consists of 8 questions divided into two sections, requiring candidates to answer a total of five questions, including compulsory questions 1 and 5. The paper allows three hours to complete and carries a maximum of 250 marks. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and the level of detail expected in their answers, aiding in effective preparation.

Major Topics Covered

  • Geography of India
  • Physical Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Environmental Geography
  • Cultural Geography
  • Map Marking

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 Examination 2018 Geography Paper I
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2017 Geography Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2019 Geography Paper II
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2018 Geography Paper II Answer Key
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Geography Syllabus
  • UPSC Geography Optional Syllabus
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Examination Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Structure

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुखपृष्ठ पर अंकित निर्दिष्ट स्थान पर किया जाना चाहिए।
  • उल्लिखित माध्यम के अतिरिक्त अन्य किसी माध्यम में लिखे गए उत्तर पर कोई अंक नहीं मिलेंगे ।
  • प्रश्नों में शब्द सीमा, जहाँ विनिर्दिष्ट है, का अनुसरण किया जाना चाहिए ।
  • जहाँ आवश्यक हो, अपने उत्तर को उपयुक्त चित्रों /मानचित्रों तथा आरेखों द्वारा दर्शाएँ ।
  • प्रश्नों के उत्तरों की गणना क्रमानुसार की जाएगी।
  • यदि काटा नहीं हो, तो प्रश्न के उत्तर की गणना की जाएगी चाहे वह उत्तर अंशतः दिया गया हो ।
  • प्रश्न-सह-उत्तर पुस्तिका में खाली छोड़ा हुआ पृष्ठ या उसके अंश 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.
  • 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. आप को दिए गए भारत के रेखामानचित्र पर निम्नलिखित सभी की स्थिति को अंकित कीजिए। अपनी क्यू.सी.ए. 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:

(a) (i) श्योक नदी
Shyok River

(b) (ii) मौलिलोंग
Mawlynnong

(c) (iii) श्रावस्ती
Shravasti

(d) (iv) कोरी संकरी खाड़ी
Kori Creek

(e) (v) अमरकटक
Amarkantak

(f) (vi) घाटशिला
Ghatshila

(g) (vii) तवांग
Tawang

(h) (viii) नेय्यार
Neyyar

(i) (ix) दान्डेली
Dandeli

(j) (x) मुल्शी झील
Mulshi Lake

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2018.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination.

What is the subject of this paper?

This is Geography Paper - II.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

What is the time allowed to complete this paper?

The time allowed is three hours.

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