CS (MAIN) 2016 Geography Paper I Question Paper PDF

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  • Year 2016
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 250
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination CS (MAIN) Exam
Year 2016
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 CS (MAIN) Examination held in 2016. The paper is divided into two sections and contains a total of eight questions, with candidates required to answer five. Questions 1 and 5 are compulsory, and at least one question must be attempted from each section. The paper allows three hours for completion and carries a maximum of 250 marks. It is printed in both Hindi and English, catering to a bilingual examination process. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the scope and depth of Geography topics tested in the Civil Services Main Examination. This previous year CS (MAIN) Exam question paper (2016) is useful for Other Jobs aspirants preparing for Central government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Geography, Topography, Insolation, Temperature, Maritime Zones, Tropical Rainforest Biome, Hydro-meteorological Hazards, Himalayas. Useful for CS (MAIN) Exam preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.

Major Topics Covered

  • Geography
  • Topography
  • Insolation
  • Temperature
  • Maritime Zones
  • Tropical Rainforest Biome
  • Hydro-meteorological Hazards
  • Himalayas
  • Pediplanation
  • Cyclones (Tropical and Temperate)
  • Global Warming

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for CS (MAIN) Exam 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

  • CS (MAIN) 2016 Geography Paper II
  • CS (MAIN) 2015 Geography Paper I
  • UPSC Geography Optional Previous Year Papers
  • CS (MAIN) 2016 Geography Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC CS (MAIN) Geography Syllabus
  • Civil Services Exam Syllabus
  • UPSC CS (MAIN) Exam Pattern
  • Civil Services Exam Pattern

Instructions

  • पुस्तिका के मुख-पृष्ठ 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 ।
  • इन्हें प्रश्न का उत्तर देने के लिए दिए गए स्थान में ही बनाना है ।
  • 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.
  • Questions no. 1 and 5 are compulsory and out of the remaining, any THREE are to be attempted choosing at least ONE 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) “अण्डे की टोकरी स्थलाकृति” का वर्णन कीजिए ।
Describe the "Basket of eggs topography".

(b) सूर्यतापन और ताप के बीच विभेदन कीजिए और असंगत ताप को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
Differentiate between insolation and temperature and explain anomalous temperature.

(c) समुद्री कटिबंधों (मैरीटाइम ज़ोन) की विवेचना कीजिए ।
Discuss Maritime Zones.

(d) उष्णकटिबंधीय वर्षावन जीवोम (बायोम) के पारिस्थितिकीय महत्त्व को उजागर कीजिए ।
Bring out the ecological significance of Tropical Rainforest Biome.

(e) हिमालय में जल-मौसमविज्ञानी (हाइड्रो-मिटिरियोलॉजिकल) ख़तरों को स्पष्ट कीजिए ।
Explain the hydro-meteorological hazards in the Himalayas.

Section A

Q2.

(a) “ पेडिप्लेनेशन’ की संकल्पना की व्याख्या करने में किंग ने डेविस, पेन्क और वुड के विचारों के साथ अपने विचार जोड़े थे।” सविस्तार समझाइए।
"In explaining the concept of 'Pediplanation', King combined the ideas of Davis, Penck and Wood with his own." Elaborate.

(b) उष्णकटिबंधीय और शीतोष्ण कटिबंधीय चक्रवातों से जुड़ी उत्पत्ति और मौसमी दशाओं की तुलना कीजिए ।
Compare the origin and weather conditions associated with the tropical and temperate cyclones.

(c) एक तर्कसंगत विवरण प्रस्तुत कीजिए कि वैश्विक तापन के प्रभाव की पृथ्वी के एक भाग से दूसरे भाग के बीच भिन्नता किस प्रकार होती है ।
Give a reasoned account on how the impact of Global Warming differs from one part of the Earth to the other.

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What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the CS (MAIN) Exam.

What year is this question paper from?

This question paper is from the year 2016.

Who conducts the CS (MAIN) Exam?

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

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This is 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 is Three Hours.

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