UPSC Prelims 2013 · Question 53 of 99
UPSC Prelims 2013 question on Atlas Mountains North West Africa
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2013
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectGeography
- TopicWorld Map-Based Geography
- DifficultyHard
- TypeMatch
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical Feature — Region
1. Abyssinian Plateau — Arabia
2. Atlas Mountains — North-Western Africa
3. Guiana Highlands — South-Western Africa
4. Okavango Basin — Patagonia
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Answer: B. 2
Verdict
Correct Answer: 2
Analysis
According to the official UPSC Answer Key for Prelims 2013 General Studies Paper, the correctly matched pair is 2.
The question tests the location of important world geographical features. Among the given pairs, only Atlas Mountains — North-Western Africa is correctly matched.
Statement by statement
1. Abyssinian Plateau — Arabia — Incorrect
The Abyssinian Plateau is located in Ethiopia in East Africa.
It is also known as the Ethiopian Highlands.
It is not located in Arabia.
2. Atlas Mountains — North-Western Africa — Correct
The Atlas Mountains are located in North-Western Africa.
They extend mainly across Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
They separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal regions from the Sahara Desert.
3. Guiana Highlands — South-Western Africa — Incorrect
The Guiana Highlands are located in northern South America.
They cover parts of Venezuela, Brazil and the Guianas.
They are not located in Africa.
4. Okavango Basin — Patagonia — Incorrect
The Okavango Basin is located in South-Western Africa, mainly associated with Botswana, Namibia and Angola.
Patagonia is in southern South America, mainly in Argentina and Chile.
This pair is geographically incorrect.
Extra UPSC info
* Ethiopian Highlands are often called the “Roof of Africa”.
* The Blue Nile originates from the Ethiopian Highlands region.
* The highest peak of the Atlas Mountains is Mount Toubkal.
* Guiana Highlands are associated with Angel Falls, the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall.
* Okavango Delta is an inland delta and does not drain into the sea.
* Patagonia is known for the Andes, glaciers and grassland landscapes.
How to crack it
Only Atlas Mountains — North-Western Africa is correctly matched; the other pairs are placed in the wrong regions.