UPSC Prelims · Indian Geography
Physiography & Drainage UPSC Prelims PYQs
UPSC Prelims has asked 26 questions on Physiography & Drainage, part of Indian Geography (62 questions). That is 41.9% of the topic, the largest of its 7 sub-topics. The most recent one is from 2026.
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Physiography & Drainage PYQs by the latest year asked
Each question is counted once, under the latest year it was asked in the exam.
| Period | PYQs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 and later | 11 | |
| 2016–2020 | 10 | |
| 2011–2015 | 5 |
Sample questions from the free tests
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Asked in 2026
Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information :
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1. It has an antecedent drainage system.
2. It flows through three countries.
3. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is an important river for irrigation.
4. It does not form distributaries.
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Which of the following geographical features or phenomena is/are associated with the Peninsular Block of India ?
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1. Submergence of parts of the western coast due to tectonic activity
2. Presence of residual mountain ranges such as the Veliconda hills and Mahendragiri hills
3. Deep, V-shaped river valleys formed by fast-flowing rivers
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2 of the 26 questions are in free tests; the rest are part of the Destiny Pass.