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RPSC RAS Prelims 2013 Geography Questions with Solutions

This year the exam was held in more than one sitting; questions from all of them, grouped by subject. Questions 51–54 of 54, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation.

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51Geography
Examine the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below - (i) The Suez Canal was constructed by the Anglo-French Company. (ii) It was opened for transportation in 1869. (iii) It has reduced the distance between London and the western coast of India by 6100 miles. (iv). The Suez Canal directly connects Western Europe to the Australian route and the monsoon trade between Northern Europe and Asian countries also takes place through this route. Code:
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Answer: (D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct.

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The Suez Canal was constructed by the Universal Suez Ship Canal Company, a venture spearheaded by the French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps. Following the British government's acquisition of a major stake in the company in 1875, the canal operated under joint Anglo-French influence for nearly a century. The waterway was officially opened for international transportation in November 1869, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. By eliminating the necessity of circumnavigating the African continent via the Cape of Good Hope, the canal reduced the sea distance between London and the western coast of India (specifically Mumbai) by approximately 6100 miles. This strategic bypass makes the canal the most critical maritime link for Western Europe to access the Australian route and facilitates the monsoon trade between Northern Europe and Asian nations.

52Geography
Match the following from List-I to List-II and answer using the code given below List-I – List-II (Highest Peak) – (Country) 1. Kilimanjaro (i) Argentina 2. Mount Cook (ii) United States 3. Mount McKinley (iii) New Zealand 4. Aconcagua (iv) Tanzania Code:
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Answer: (B) 1. (iv), 2. (iii), 3. (ii), 4. (i)

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Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa and is located in Tanzania. Mount Cook, also known as Aoraki, is the highest peak in New Zealand and is situated in the Southern Alps. Mount McKinley, which was the official name for Denali in 2013, is the highest mountain in the United States and North America. Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Andes mountain range and is located in Argentina.

53Geography
Match the following from List-I to List-II and answer using the code given below List-I – List-II (Highest Peak) – (Country) 1. Kilimanjaro (i) Argentina 2. Mount Cook (ii) United States 3. Mount McKinley (iii) New Zealand 4. Aconcagua (iv) Tanzania Code:
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Answer: (B) 1. (iv), 2. (iii), 3. (ii), 4. (i)

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Kilimanjaro is matched with Tanzania as it is the highest mountain in Africa and a major landmark of the country. Mount Cook, also known as Aoraki, is matched with New Zealand because it is the highest peak in the Southern Alps. Mount McKinley, which was the official name in 2013 before being renamed Denali, is matched with the United States as the highest peak in North America. Aconcagua is matched with Argentina because it is the highest mountain in the Andes range and the Southern Hemisphere.

54Geography
Match the following and answer using the code given below: Pass – Connect 1. Bhor Ghat – (i) Udaipur-Sirohi-Jalore 2. Goran Ghat – (ii) Mumbai to Pune 3. Pal Ghat – (iii) Nashik to Mumbai 4. Thal Ghat – (iv) Coimbatore to Kochi Code:
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Answer: (C) 1. (ii), 2. (i), 3. (iv), 4. (iii)

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Bhor Ghat is a major mountain pass in the Western Ghats that serves as the primary transport corridor between Mumbai and Pune. Goran Ghat, located in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan, provides essential connectivity between the Udaipur region and the districts of Sirohi and Jalore. Pal Ghat, also known as the Palakkad Gap, is a significant break in the Western Ghats that links Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu to Kochi and the rest of Kerala. Thal Ghat, or Kasara Ghat, is a vital mountain pass that facilitates road and rail movement between Mumbai and Nashik.

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  1. 51D
  2. 52B
  3. 53B
  4. 54C

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