2007 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies

Question 90: Geography

The largest coral reef in the world is found near the coast of which one of the following countries?

aAustralia
bCuba
cGhana
dPhilippines

AnswerThe answer is (a).

The Great Barrier Reef, off Queensland on Australia's north-east coast, is the world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,000 km. It is a World Heritage Site. Cuba and the Philippines have reefs, but none of that size, and Ghana has no major reef system. Remember: the largest reef is in Australia.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Correct: the Great Barrier Reef is off Australia.
  • (b) Cuba has reefs, but not the largest.
  • (c) Ghana has no major reef system.
  • (d) The Philippines has reefs, but not the largest.

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.