UPSC Prelims World Geography previous year questions in the "Direct Conceptual / Factual MCQ" question pattern — real questions with answers and explanations.
2026Current AffairsDirect Conceptual / Factual MCQGeomorphology & Volcanic Features
Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries?
A.Ecuador
B.Peru
C.Bolivia
D.Colombia
Explanation: * Ecuador: Tungurahua, meaning "Throat of Fire" in the Quechua language, is an active stratovolcano situated in Ecuador's Eastern Andes (Cordillera Oriental), roughly 140 km south of Quito. In 2025, it was recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark (Ecuador's second geopark after Imbabura).
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2024Direct Conceptual / Factual MCQGlobal Agriculture & Commodities
Which of the following countries are well known as the two largest cocoa producers in the world?
A.Algeria and Morocco
B.Botswana and Namibia
C.Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana
D.Madagascar and Mozambique
Explanation: * (c) Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana is correct: Approximately 70 percent of the global supply of cocoa beans originates from West African tropical ecosystems. Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana rank as the top two largest global producers of cocoa beans, collectively accounting for more than 50 percent of total worldwide production.
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2024Direct Conceptual / Factual MCQWorld Political Geography & Borders
The longest border between any two countries in the world is between:
A.Canada and the United States of America
B.Chile and Argentina
C.China and India
D.Russian Federation and Kazakhstan
Explanation: * (a) Canada and the United States of America is correct: The boundary shared between Canada and the United States stretches for a total length of 8,890 km, making it the longest international border between any two countries globally. * For comparison, the Russia-Kazakhstan border is 6,846 km, the Chile-Argentina border is 5,308 km, and the India-China border runs along 3,488 km.
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