2004 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2004 · General Studies

Question 103: Geography

Which one of the following does not border Panama?

aCosta Rica
bPacific Ocean
cColombia
dVenezuela

AnswerThe answer is (d).

Panama has Costa Rica to its west, Colombia to its east, the Pacific Ocean to its south and the Caribbean Sea to its north. Venezuela does not border it, because Colombia lies in between. Panama joins North and South America, and its canal links the Atlantic and the Pacific.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Costa Rica borders Panama on the west.
  • (b) The Pacific Ocean borders Panama on the south.
  • (c) Colombia borders Panama on the east.
  • (d) Correct: Venezuela does not border Panama.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2004, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.