🟢 Geography Optional – Prelims Level
Maps, Locations & Rapid Elimination (UPSC Favourite)
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Q90. Which of the following straits connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden?
- A. Strait of Hormuz
- B. Strait of Malacca
- C. Bab-el-Mandeb
- D. Bosphorus Strait
Correct Answer: C. Bab-el-Mandeb
Explanation:
Bab-el-Mandeb Strait links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and is a crucial maritime chokepoint.
Q91. Which of the following mountain passes connects India with Tibet?
- A. Zoji La
- B. Nathu La
- C. Shipki La
- D. Rohtang Pass
Correct Answer: B. Nathu La
Explanation:
Nathu La Pass in Sikkim connects India with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and is an important trade route.
Q92. Which of the following seas lies between Europe and Africa?
- A. Black Sea
- B. Caspian Sea
- C. Mediterranean Sea
- D. Baltic Sea
Correct Answer: C. Mediterranean Sea
Explanation:
The Mediterranean Sea separates Europe from Africa and connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the Strait of Gibraltar.
Q93. The Palk Strait separates India from which country?
- A. Maldives
- B. Sri Lanka
- C. Myanmar
- D. Indonesia
Correct Answer: B. Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The Palk Strait lies between Tamil Nadu (India) and northern Sri Lanka.
Q94. Which of the following is correctly matched?
- A. Sunda Strait – Africa & Asia
- B. Bering Strait – Asia & North America
- C. Torres Strait – Europe & Africa
- D. Gibraltar Strait – Asia & Europe
Correct Answer: B. Bering Strait – Asia & North America
Explanation:
The Bering Strait separates Russia (Asia) and Alaska (North America).
Q95. Which of the following Indian states shares a border with Myanmar?
- A. Tripura
- B. Manipur
- C. Meghalaya
- D. West Bengal
Correct Answer: B. Manipur
Explanation:
Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh share borders with Myanmar.
Q96. Which desert is located in southern Africa?
- A. Sahara
- B. Gobi
- C. Kalahari
- D. Atacama
Correct Answer: C. Kalahari
Explanation:
The Kalahari Desert is located in southern Africa, covering parts of Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.
Q97. Which of the following islands is correctly matched?
- A. Andaman – Arabian Sea
- B. Lakshadweep – Bay of Bengal
- C. Sri Lanka – Indian Ocean
- D. Madagascar – Atlantic Ocean
Correct Answer: C. Sri Lanka – Indian Ocean
Explanation:
Sri Lanka is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, south of the Indian peninsula.
UPSC Map Tip:
One map-based question = fastest elimination.
Always visualise location before answering.
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