Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Match List I with List II:

List I: Geographical circumstance List II: Associated outcome
1. Similar latitudinal and longitudinal angular extents a. Nearly two-hour difference in local solar time
2. Longitudinal variation of nearly 30 degrees b. Tropical south and subtropical or warm temperate north
3. Considerable latitudinal spread c. Sea and air links with neighbouring regions
4. Peninsular extension into the Indian Ocean d. North-south distance greater than east-west distance

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
  2. 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
  3. 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c
  4. 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
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