UPSC Civil Services Geography Paper I 2023 Question Paper PDF

Central Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

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

Exam Details

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

This is the Geography Paper I from the UPSC Civil Services (Main) Examination held in 2023. The paper carries a maximum of 250 marks and is allotted a duration of three hours. It consists of eight questions divided into two sections, with questions presented in both Hindi and English. Candidates are required to answer a total of five questions, including compulsory questions from Section A and Section B, with specific instructions on choosing questions from each section. This paper is crucial for aspirants aiming for a career in civil services, providing a detailed assessment of their geographical knowledge and analytical skills.

Major Topics Covered

  • Geostrophic Wind
  • Barometric Slope
  • Air Circulation
  • Ocean Ranching
  • Aqua-cowboys
  • Soil Enrichment
  • Food Production
  • Deep Ecology
  • Shallow Ecology
  • Economic Geology
  • Environmental Implications
  • Palaeomagnetism
  • Sea Floor Spreading
  • Continental Drift
  • Ocean Basins
  • Anticyclones
  • Ocean Currents
  • Coastal Climates
  • Local Winds
  • Weather
  • Climate
  • Peneplains
  • Geomorphic Cycles

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 Geography Paper II 2023
  • UPSC Civil Services General Studies Paper I 2023
  • UPSC Civil Services Essay Paper 2023
  • UPSC Civil Services Optional Subject Papers 2023
  • UPSC Civil Services Geography Paper I 2023 Answer Key
  • Civil Services Main 2023 Geography Paper I Solutions
  • UPSC Civil Services Main Syllabus Geography
  • UPSC Geography Optional Subject Syllabus

Instructions

  • 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 उत्तरों 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 पूर्णतः काट दीजिए ।

  • 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. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
निम्नलिखित में से प्रत्येक का लगभग 150 शब्दों में उत्तर दीजिए :

(a) What is "Geostrophic Wind"? Explain the relationship between barometric slope and air circulation.
“भू-विक्षेपी वायु क्या है” ? वायुदाब ढ़ाल एवं वायु परिसंचरण के मध्य सम्बन्ध को स्पष्ट कीजिये ।

(b) What is ocean ranching? How are aqua-cowboys related to such activities?
सागरीय रेन्चिंग क्या है ? एक्वा-काउबॉयस् इस तरह की गतिविधियों से कैसे सम्बन्धित होते हैं ?

(c) Explain the natural processes of soil enrichment and its impact on food production.
मृदा समृद्धीकरण की प्राकृतिक प्रक्रियाओं एवं खाद्य उत्पादन पर इसके प्रभाव को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।

(d) How is 'Deep Ecology' as a concept different from 'Shallow Ecology' ? Explain.
गहन पारिस्थितिकी (डीप इकॉलॉजी) एक संकल्पना के रूप में उथली पारिस्थितिकी (शैलो इकॉलॉजी) से किस प्रकार भिन्न है ? स्पष्ट कीजिये ।

(e) What are the environmental implications of economic geology? Discuss.
आर्थिक भू-विज्ञान के पर्यावरणीय प्रभाव क्या हैं ? चर्चा कीजिये ।

Section A

Q2.

(a) "Evidences from palaeomagnetism and sea floor spreading have validated that continents and ocean basins have never been stationary." Elucidate with suitable diagrams.
“पुराचुम्बकत्व एवं समुद्र अधस्तल प्रसरण के साक्ष्यों ने प्रमाणित किया है कि महाद्वीप एवं महासागर द्रोणी कभी स्थिर नहीं रहे।” समुचित रेखाचित्रों द्वारा व्याख्या कीजिये।

(b) Explain the characteristics and weather conditions associated with 'Anticyclones' giving suitable examples.
समुचित उदाहरणों को देते हुए “प्रति चक्रवात” की विशेषताओं और मौसम की स्थितियों को स्पष्ट कीजिये ।

(c) How are ocean currents generated ? Discuss their effects on coastal climates with special reference to the Pacific Ocean.
महासागरीय धारायें कैसे उत्पन्न होती हैं ? प्रशान्त महासागर के विशेष सन्दर्भ में तटीय जलवायु पर उनके प्रभावों की चर्चा कीजिये।

Section A

Q3.

(a) What are the causes of origin of local winds ? Discuss their significance on prevailing weather and climate in various regions, with suitable examples.
स्थानीय पवनों की उत्पत्ति के कारण क्या हैं ? समुचित उदाहरण दे कर विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में प्रचलित मौसम एवं जलवायु पर इनके महत्व की चर्चा कीजिए ।

(b) Define Peneplains. Describe the landscape features associated with peneplains under different geomorphic cycles.
समप्राय भूमि को परिभाषित कीजिए । विभिन्न भू-आकृतिक चक्रों के अंतर्गत समप्राय भूमि के साथ जुड़ी हुई दृश्यभूमि विशेषताओं का वर्णन कीजिए ।

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION.

What is the year of this question paper?

The year of this question paper is 2023.

Who conducts the Civil Services Examination?

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

What is the subject of this paper?

This paper is for GEOGRAPHY Paper I.

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 250.

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The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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