2007 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies

Question 66: Geography

In which one of the following districts have reserves of diamond-bearing kimberlite been discovered in the recent past?

aHoshangabad
bRaipur
cSambalpur
dWarangal

AnswerThe answer is (b).

Diamond-bearing kimberlite pipes have been found in the Raipur region of Chhattisgarh, which makes Raipur the answer. Hoshangabad, Sambalpur and Warangal are not known for such a recent discovery. Remember: Panna in Madhya Pradesh is India's operating diamond belt, and Chhattisgarh's kimberlites are the newer finds.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Hoshangabad is not known for kimberlite finds.
  • (b) Correct: kimberlite was found in Raipur district.
  • (c) Sambalpur is not known for a recent kimberlite find.
  • (d) Warangal is not known for a kimberlite find.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2007, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.