CHAPTER 1: India – Size and Location : It discusses about the size, location,
Standard Meridian of India and neighbours of India.
UPSC 2015: Which one of the following pairs of States of India
indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?
(a)
Assam and Rajasthan
(b) Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
(c) Assam and Gujarat
(d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
Ans :
D
CHAPTER 2: Physical Features of India : Discusses the physical features of India
such as: (1) The Himalayan Mountains (2) The Northern Plains (3) The Peninsular
Plateau (4) The Indian Desert (5) The Coastal Plains (6) The Islands.
Note: Read with CHAPTER 2: Structure and Physiography of Class XI
UPSC 2014: Which one of the following pairs of islands
is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?
(a) Andaman and Nicobar
(b) Nicobar and Sumatra
(c) Maldives and Lakshadweep
(d) Sumatra and Java
Ans :
A
CHAPTER 3: Drainage : Discusses the Himalayan and Peninsular drainage system of India.
Note Read with CHAPTER 3: Drainage System of Class XI
UPSC 2013: The Narmada river flows to the west, while most
other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1.
It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the
Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central
India,
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
Ans :
A
CHAPTER 4: Climate : Discusses the concept of weather and climate, climate of India,
Monsoon Mechanism and distribution of Rainfall.
Note Read with CHAPTER 4: Climate of Class XI
UPSC 2012: Consider the following statements :
1.
The duration of the monsoon decreases from
southern India to northern India.
2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern
plains of India decreases from east to west.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans :
C
CHAPTER 5: Natural Vegetation and Wildlife : Discusses the factors affecting the
flora and fauna of the region, types of vegetation and wildlife reserves
in India.
Note Read with CHAPTER 5: Natural Vegetation of Class XI