Civil Services Main 2021 Geography Paper-II PDF | UPSC Question Paper

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  • Year 2021
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Civil Services (Main) Examination
Year 2021
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 Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of geographical concepts and their application. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with candidates required to answer five questions in total, 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 for preparation to understand the exam structure, question complexity, and marking scheme.

Major Topics Covered

  • Geography
  • Indian Geography
  • Physical Geography
  • Economic Geography
  • Environmental Geography
  • Cultural Geography

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

  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - General Studies Paper-I
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - General Studies Paper-II
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 - Essay Paper
  • Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 Geography Paper-II Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main Exam Geography Syllabus
  • UPSC Mains Geography Optional Syllabus
  • Civil Services Main Exam Pattern
  • UPSC Mains Exam Structure

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 (क्यू॰ सी॰ ए॰) 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 रेखामानचित्र पर निम्नलिखित सभी की स्थिति को अंकित कीजिए। अपनी क्यू० सी० ए० 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 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) जीरो घाटी
Ziro Valley

(ii) खेचेओपलरी झील
Khecheopalri Lake

(iii) तोणमाल
Toranmal

(iv) सुवर्णरेखा नदी
Subarnarekha River

(v) कोडरमा
Koderma

(vi) सर क्रीक
Sir Creek

(vii) पेरियार वन्यजीव अभयारण्य
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

(viii) पीची डैम
Peechi Dam

(ix) दीघा बीच
Digha Beach

(x) पम्बन द्वीप
Pamban Island

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021.

Which paper is this question set for?

This is for Geography Paper-II.

Who conducts the Civil Services (Main) Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for Geography Paper-II?

The maximum marks for Geography Paper-II is 250.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for Geography Paper-II is Three Hours.

How many questions are there in Geography Paper-II?

There are eight questions in total, divided into two sections.

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