2005 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2005 · General Studies

Question 42: Geography

Where are the Balearic Islands located?

aMediterranean Sea
bBlack Sea
cBaltic Sea
dNorth Sea

AnswerThe answer is (a).

The Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain, lie in the western Mediterranean Sea off Spain's east coast. They include Majorca (Mallorca), Minorca (Menorca) and Ibiza. The Black Sea, the Baltic Sea and the North Sea are elsewhere in Europe and have no connection with these islands.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Correct: the Balearic Islands are in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • (b) The Black Sea is in south-eastern Europe.
  • (c) The Baltic Sea is in northern Europe.
  • (d) The North Sea is off north-west Europe.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2005, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.