Geography

Que.1. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(i) Palghat Gap connects Tamil Nadu & Kerala. (ii) Bhorghat connects Nasik to Mumbai. (iii) Thalghat connects Pune to Mumbai. Codes:
A. (i) only B. (ii) & (iii) only C. All of the above. D. None of the above. Ans. A Soln. Ans: (a)

Exp: Thalghat connects Nasik to Mumbai and Bhorghat connects Pune to Mumbai.
Que.2. Which of the following statements regarding igneous rocks is/are incorrect?

A. These are rocks formed by cooling of lava and magma either beneath or above the earth's surface. B. Diamonds are found in rare type of igneous intrusion known as kimberlites. C. Granite and Basalt are examples of extrusive igneous rocks while Diorite and Gabbro are examples of intrusive igneous rocks. D. High pressure and temperature at a depth below the earth's surface cement the fossils found in the igneous rocks to convert them into coal. Codes:
A. A and B B. C and D C. Only C D. None of the above Ans. B Soln. Ans: (b)

Exp:Granite is an intrusive igneous rock. Fossils are not found in igneous rocks.
Que.3. Which of the following statements are correct?

A. India has got about 14500 km of navigable and potentially navigable inland waterways which include a network of rivers, lakes and canals. B. The waterway from Haldia to Allahabad was declared a national waterway in 1986 making it the first of five existing national waterways. C. The Inland Waterways Authority of India looks after the development and regulation of inland waterways in the country. D. The government has already approved the introduction of a Bill in the Parliament for declaring Nangal-Harike stretch of Sutlej River as National Waterway-6. Codes:
A. A, C and D only B. A and C only C. A, B and C only D. A, B, C and D Ans. C Soln. Ans: (c)

Exp:The government has already approved the introduction of a Bill in the parliament

for declaring Lakhipur-Bhanga stretch of Barak River as National Waterway-6. Que.4. Match List-I and List-II: List-I (Tribe) A. Aka B. Bonda Poraja C. Riang D. Gaddi Codes: A
A. 1 3 4 B. 4 2 1 C. 1 2 4 D. 4 3 1 Ans. A Soln. Ans:(a)

List-II (State) 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Orissa 4. Tripura

B 2 3 3 2

Que.5. Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct?

I. The earth after being heated by sunlight itself becomes a radiating body and it radiates energy to the atmosphere in short wave form. II. This energy heats up the atmosphere from below and this process is known as terrestrial radiation. III. The long wave radiation is absorbed by the atmospheric gases. Select the correct answer from below:
A. Only II B. Only I and III C. Only II and III D. Only I Ans. D Soln. Ans: (d)

Exp:The short wave insolation received by the earth heats up its surface.The heated earth itself becomes a radiating body and it radiates energy in long wave form. This energy heats up the atmosphere from below. This process is known as terrestrial radiation. The long wave radiation is absorbed by the atmospheric gases particularly by CO2 and other green house gases. Thus, the atmosphere is indirectly heated by the earths radiation.
Que.6. An earthquake is a natural event which generates waves that travel in all directions. Consider

the following statements in the above context? 1. Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus and move in all directions travelling through the body of the earth. 2. P-waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface. They are similar to sound waves and travel through gaseous, liquid as well as solid materials. 3. The study of P and S waves reaching at a research station in Antarctica can show the nature of earthquake that occurred in the Arctic Ocean. Which of the above statements are true?
A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 1 and 2 C. 2 and 3 D. Only 3 Ans. B Soln. Ans:(b)

Exp:S waves won't reach Antarctica as it cannot travel through the liquid core.
Que.7. A region is bounded by river Yamuna in north and Vindhyan in south and mainly consists of

crystalline igneous and metamorphic rocks. It is characterised by senile topography. The rivers like Betwa, Dhasan and Ken have carved out steep gorges. The said region will be A. Malwa plateau B. Bundelkhand plateau C. Baghelkhand plateau D. Mahabharat plateau
Ans. B Soln. Ans: (b)
Que.8. Read the following statements:

Assertion (A) : Ladakh is drier than Jaisalmer. Reason (R) : Ladakh lies in the leeward side of all the parallel ranges of the Himalayas which increases the severity of leeward effect. Codes:
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A) correctly. B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain (A). C. (A) is true (R) is false. D. (A) is false (R) is true. Ans. A Soln. Ans: (a)
Que.9. Which of the following statements regarding El-Nino are correct?

A. El-Nino is a complex weather system that appears once every three to seven years. B. The system involves oceanic and atmospheric phenomena with the appearance of cold currents off the coast of Peru. C. The word El-Nino means 'Child Christ' because this current appears around Christmas in December and decreases the intensity of the ongoing winter season. D. El-Nino in India is used for forecasting long range monsoon rainfall. Codes:
A. A, B and D B. A, C and D C. B, C and D D. A and D Ans. D Soln. Ans: (d)

Exp:El Nino implies appearance of hot currents. December is a summer month in Peru (Southern Hemisphere). Que.10. Consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. 4. Nine degree channel separates Minicoy Island from the rest of Lakshadweep. Eight degree channel separates India from Maldives. Duncan Passage separates Andaman from Nicobar. Ten degree channel separates South Andaman and little Andaman.

Select the correct statements from the given codes:

A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans. B Soln. Ans: (b)

Exp:Ten degree channel separates Andaman from Nicobar. Duncan Passage separates South Andaman and little Andaman. Que.11. The Himalayas form a highly rugged and continuous stretch of high mountains and exhibits landforms which develop when strata are intensely folded. Which of the followings are found in the Himalayas? (i) Anticlinal ridges (ii) Synclinal valleys (iii) Recumbent folds (iv) Nappes Codes:
A. i, ii, iii only B. ii, iii, iv only C. i, iii, iv only D. All the above Ans. D Soln. Ans: (d)

Exp: Nappes are extreme form of folding and faulting and are unique features of Himalayas. Que.12. Glacier is a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles. Match the following glaciers with the correct States where they are located. A. B. C. D. List I Nubra Glacier Bhaga Glacier Rathong Glacier Sona Glacier List II I. Sikkim II. Himachal Pradesh III. J&K IV. Uttarakhand

Codes:
A. A-III; B-II; C-I; D-IV B. A-III; B-II; C-IV; D-I C. A-II; B-III; C-I; D-IV D. A-IV; B-III; C-II; D-I Ans. A Soln. Ans: (a)
Que.13. Consider the following statements in the context of drainage patterns:

1. The drainage pattern resembling the branches of a tree is known as 'dendritic'. 2. When the rivers originate from a hill and flow in all directions, the drainage pattern is known as 'radial'. 3. When the primary tributaries of rivers flow parallel to each other and secondary tributaries join them at right angles, the pattern is known as 'trellis'. 4. When the rivers discharge their waters from all directions in a lake or depression, the pattern is known as 'centripetal'.
A. 1, B. 1, C. 2, D. 1, Ans. Soln.

Which of the above statements are correct? 2, 3 and 4 2 and 3 3 and 4 3 and 4
A

Ans:(a)

Que.14. Consider these statements and select the right answer:

1. Ravines are widespread, in the Chambal basin. Besides this, they are also found in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. 2. In Saline Soils areas, especially in Punjab and Haryana, farmers are advised to add potash to solve the problem of salinity in the soil. 3. Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for tree crops like banana. Which of the statements is/are incorrect?
A. Only 2 & 3 B. Only 1 C. Only 1 & 2 D. All of them. Ans. A Soln. Ans: (a)

Exp:Gypsum is used to treat salinity in the soil. Red laterite soils in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala are more suitable for cashew nut. Que.15. Consider the following statements: I. The human development index (HDI) ranks the countries based on their performance in the key areas of child health, sanitation, food, adult education and access to resources. II. These rankings are based on a score between 0 and 1 that a country earns from its record in the key areas of human development. Select the correct answer code from below:
A. Only I is correct B. Only II is correct C. Both I and II are correct D. Neither I nor II is correct Ans. B Soln. Ans: (b)

Exp:The human development index (HDI) ranks the countries based on their performance in the key areas of health, education and access to resources. The indicator chosen to assess health is the life expectancy at birth. A higher life expectancy means that people have a greater chance of living longer and healthier lives. The adult literacy rate and the gross enrolment ratio represent access to knowledge. The number of adults who are able to read and write and the number of children enrolled in schools show how easy or difficult it is to access knowledge in a particular country. Que.16. Read the following assertion and reason carefully and answer the question below. Assertion (A) : The eastern coast of the continents receives more rainfall than the western coast in the trade wind belts. Reason (R) : Western coasts in trade wind belt receive offshore winds while eastern coasts receive onshore winds. Which of the following is correct?
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A) correctly. B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explains (A). C. (A) is true (R) is false. D. (A) is false (R) is true. Ans. A Soln. Ans: (a)
Que.17. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. An area notified under the provisions of Indian Forest Act or the State Forest Acts having full degree of protection is known as Reserved Forest and all activities in Reserve Forest are prohibited unless permitted. B. Farm Forestry is a term applied to the process under which farmers grow trees for commercial and non-commercial purposes on their farmlands. C. For the purpose of effective conservation of the flora and fauna, special steps have been initiated by the Govt. of India in collaboration with UNESCO's 'Man and Biosphere Programme'. Codes:
A. A and B only B. C only C. B and C only D. All of them Ans. D Soln. Ans: (d)
Que.18. Match the following:

A. B. C. D.

List I (HEP) Maithon Dam Panchet Hill Dam Matatila Dam Mahatma Gandhi Project

List II (River) (i) Barakar (ii) Damodar (iii) Sharavati (iv) Betwa

Codes: A A. (ii) (i) (iv) B. (ii) (i) (iii) C. (i) (ii) (iv) D. (i) (ii) (iii)
Ans. Soln. C

B (iii) (iv) (iii) (iv)

Ans:(c) parts of Himalayas. In this context consider the following statements and select the correct answer? (i) In the Assam Himalayas the snow line is about 4400 m or higher whereas in the Kashmir Himalayas it varies from 5100-5800. (ii) On the Tibetan side altitude of snow line is about 3000 to 3500 m. Codes:

Que.19. The snow-line is the lowest limit of perpetual snow. Snowline has different altitude in different

A. (i) only B. (ii) only C. Both D. None Ans. A Soln. Ans: (a)

Exp:On the Tibetan side altitude of snow line is about 900 m which is mainly due to greater desiccation of region and absence of moisture. Que.20. Consider the following statements: 1. The moraine deposits of Dharwar are evidences of the Dharwar ice age glaciations in India. 2. The Talcher series of Odisha is an evidence of the Gondwana ice age glaciations in India. 3. The Karewa deposits of Kashmir are evidences of the Pleistocene ice age glaciations in

India. 4. The peninsular part of India has no evidence of Pleistocene ice age glaciations. Select the correct one from the given codes:
A. 1 and 3 only B. 1, 2 and 3 only C. 3 and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans. D Soln. Ans: (d)
Que.21. Which of the following statements regarding watershed management is/are correct?

A. Watershed management basically refers to efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources. B. Watershed management aims at bringing about balance between natural resources on the one hand and society on the other. C. Haryali is a watershed development project sponsored by the Central Govt. which aims at enabling the urban population to conserve water. Codes:
A. A and B only B. A and C only C. B and C only D. All of them Ans. A Soln. Ans: (a)

Exp:Haryali project aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. Que.22. Consider the following statements about Bhabar plains and select the correct answer? (i) It lies along the foot hills of Siwaliks with continuity from the Indus to the Tista river. (ii) It is generally 8 to 16 km wide belt consisting of gravel and unasserted sediments deposited by rivers. (iii) It is best suited for agricultural operations like rice cultivation. Codes:
A. (i), (ii) only B. (ii), (iii) only C. (i), (iii) only D. All Ans. A Soln. Ans:(a)

Exp:It is not suited for agricultural operations and only big trees with large roots thrive in the region. It has high porosity mainly due to gravel and pebble bed which does not support agriculture. Que.23. The shaded area in the map given below is the largest producer of which of the following crop?

Codes:
A. Celery B. Coriander C. Cardamom D. Groundnut Ans. C Soln. Ans:(c)
Que.24. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. Anai Mudi peak is located in western Tamil Nadu of India. B. Located in the Western Ghats range, it is peninsular India's highest peak. C. From this point radiate three ranges-the Anaimalai to the north, the Palni to the northeast, and the Cardamom Hills to the south. Codes:
A. A and B only B. A and C only C. B and C only D. All of them Ans. C Soln. Ans:(c)

Exp:Anai Mudi peak is located in eastern Kerala.

Que.25. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer?

(i) Damodar Valley project involves compact unified multipurpose river basin development programmes on river Damodar which is a tributary of river Ganga. (ii) Main purposes of project involve controlling floods, promoting irrigation, generating power and facilitating navigation. (iii) Damodar Valley Corporation is generating power from both gas and coal based power plants. Codes:
A. (ii) only B. (ii), (iii) only C. (i), (iii) only D. All Ans. B

Ans:(b) Exp:Damodar is a tributary of river Hugli. Gas based power plant is Maithon Gas Turbine in Jharkhand with 82.5 MW capacity. Que.26. Northern plain of India has a unique relief feature from north to south. Identify the correct sequence of these features from north to south. A. Bhabar, Tarai, Khadar and Bhangar. B. Tarai, Bhabar, Khadar and Bhangar. C. Khadar, Bhangar Tarai and Bhabar. D. Bhabar, Tarai, Bhangar and Khadar.
Soln. Ans. Soln. D

Ans:(d) I. II. III. IV. Regular power supply Assured source of raw material at cheap cost Cheap labour R & D facility

Que.27. Which of the following are the two prime factors for location of aluminium industry?

Codes:
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. II and IV Ans. A Soln. Ans: (a)

Exp:The most dominant factor of industrial location is the least cost. Manufacturing activity tends to locate at the most appropriate place where all the raw materials of production are available at lower cost. The smelting process required to produce aluminium from the alumina is continuous, the potline is usually kept in production for 24 hours a day year around. A smelter cannot be easily stopped and restarted. If production is interrupted by a power supply failure of more than four hours, the metal in the pots will solidify, often requiring an expensive rebuilding process. Que.28. Read the following statements and identify the soil: i) It is mainly formed due to the decomposition of ancient crystalline rocks like granites and gneisses. ii) It is generally deficient in nitrogen, humus and phosphorus, but rich in potash. iii) It covers almost the whole of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, S.E. Maharashtra, Chhatisgarh, parts of Odisha, Jharkhand and Bundelkhand. iv) The soil is usually formed in those places where the climate is warm and temperate and also moist. Codes:
A. Laterite Soil B. Black Soil C. Red Soil D. Peaty Soil Ans. C Soln. Ans:(c)
Que.29. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A) : The north eastern Australia is the most densely populated region of the island country. Reason (R) : The north eastern Australia is a mineral rich region where bauxite and other non metallic minerals are mined leading to high density.

Codes:
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A) correctly. B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) does not explain (A). C. (A) is true (R) is false. D. (A) is false (R) is true. Ans. D Soln. Ans:(d)

Exp:South eastern Australia is the most densely populated region of Australia.

Que.30. Match the following:

Boundary Lines A. Mannerheim Line B. Medicine Line C. Hindenburg Line D. Siegfried Line
A. A1, B. A1, C. A2, D. A2, Ans. Soln.

Between Countries 1. Russia and Finland 2. USA and Canada 3. France and Germany 4. Poland and Germany

Codes: B2, C3, B2, C4, B1, C4, B2, C3,

B

D4 D3 D3 D4

Ans:(b) correct? A. The ITCZ is a low pressure zone located between 5 North and South of the equator formed due to ascending of westerly trade winds from the northern and the southern hemispheres after they converge. B. As the air rises it expands and cools, releasing the accumulated moisture in a perpetual series of thunderstorms and short duration of rain almost each day of the year. C. Seasonal shifts in the location of the ITCZ drastically affects rainfall in many equatorial nations, resulting in the wet and dry seasons of the tropics rather than the cold and warm seasons of higher latitudes. D. Where the ITCZ is drawn into and merges with a monsoonal circulation, it is also referred to as a monsoon trough. Codes:

Que.31. Which of the following statements regarding Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) are

A. C and D B. A, B and C C. B, C and D D. All of them Ans. C Soln. Ans:(c)

Exp:Trade winds are easterly winds.

Que.32. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

A. The northern part of the eastern coastal plains of India is known as Northern Circar plains. B. It receives most of its rain in summer season which goes on decreasing southwards and the summer rain almost ends in the Coromandel Coast (Tamil Nadu) which receives winter rain. C. Northern Circar plains are important for rice and tobacco cultivation. Codes:
A. A and C B. A and B C. B and C D. All of them

Ans. Soln.

Ans:(d) Exp:This plain consists of the deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari and Krishna. These rivers have broken the Eastern Ghats at many places and made this plain more wide. The width of the plain in Mahanadi delta is about 150 km. This part gets most of its rainfall in summer. The rainfall increases as we go northwards. Rice, sugarcane, tobacco, millets and cotton are the main crops of this area. Que.33. Consider the following statement about Amarkantak plateau and select the correct answer: (i) Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhyas and the Satpuras, with the Maikal Hills. (ii) Though Amarkantak lies to the south of the tropic of cancer, it depicts temperate climate as its average height from mean sea level is more than 1000 m. (iii) As one moves down into the valleys, the Sal dominated forests are gradually replaced by mixed forests. Codes:
A. (i), (ii) only B. (ii), (iii) only C. (i), (iii) only D. All Ans. D Soln. Ans:(d)
Que.34. In the context of climate change and weather unpredictability, Dry Zone Agriculture has

become crucial for food security in India. Consider the following statements about the Dry Zone Agriculture and select the correct answer: (i) Dry Zone Agriculture spreads to those areas of the country where annual rainfall is less than 75 cm. (ii) It mainly occupies the large area in Rajasthan and Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab and Maharashtra and states in south India viz. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka do not have such dry agriculture zone due to higher rainfall. (iii) These areas face the problem of low and erratic rainfall, frequent drought, and high temperature with high wind velocity resulting into severe wind erosion. (iv) Predominant crops of dry zone include jowar, bajra, maize, cotton, groundnut, pulses and oilseeds. Codes:
A. (i), (ii), (iii) only B. (ii), (iii), (iv) only C. (i), (iii), (iv) only D. All Ans. C Soln. Ans:(c)

Exp:The rain shadow region of Western Ghats lying in parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh is also a Dry zone agriculture region. Que.35. Consider the following rock system of India: 1. 2. 3. 4. Archaean system Dharwar system Gondwana system Deccan Trap system

Which among the following is the correct chronology according to their formation in the geological history? A. 1-2-3-4 B. 2-1-3-4

C. 1-2-4-3 D. 2-1-4-3 Ans. A Soln. Ans:(a)

Que.36. The demand of the electricity is increasing in India at the rate of 9% annually. Government is

trying its best to fulfil the demand of power by introducing new power plant projects in India. Arrange the new proposed sites of nuclear plants from South to North with respect to their location. A. Kovvada; Jaitapur; Koondakulam; Mirthi Vardi B. Koondakulam; Kovvada; Jaitapur; Mirthi Vardi C. Mirthi Vardi; Kovvada; Koondakulam; Jaitapur D. Koondakulam; Kovvada; Mirthi Vardi; Jaitapur
Ans. Soln. B

Ans:(b) through them. 1. 2. 3. 4. Maharashtra Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Tamil Nadu

Que.37. Arrange the following states in the decreasing order of the length of National highways passing

A. 2 B. 3 C. 2 D. 3 Ans. Soln.

Codes: 3- 1- 4 2- 4- 1 3- 4- 1 2- 1- 4
C

Ans: (c)

Exp:Rajasthan 7130 km; Madhya Pradesh 5064 km; Tamil Nadu 4943 km; Maharashtra 4257 km. Que.39. Mali has made the headlines throughout the year due to one reason or other. Consider the following statements about Mali and select the correct answer: (i) Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by Libya in north and Niger in east. (ii) Mali is the second largest producer of gold in the African continent behind South Africa. (iii) Mali has one of the world's highest rates of infant mortality, with 101 deaths per 1,000 in 2010. Codes: A. (i) only B. (ii) only C. (iii) only D. None
Ans. Soln. C

Ans:(c) Exp:Mali is bordered by Algeria to the north, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso and Cte d'Ivoire to the south, Guinea to the south-west, and Senegal and Mauritania to the west. It doesnt border Libya. Mali is third largest producer of gold in the African continent behind South Africa and Ghana. Que.40. In the month of February blizzard created severe weather conditions in the USA. Consider the following statement about the blizzard and select the correct answer: (i) A blizzard is a severe weather condition that is distinguished by low temperatures and strong winds. (ii) The difference between a blizzard and a snowstorm is the strength of the wind, not the

amount of snow. (iii) In the United States, blizzards are usually the form when the jet stream dips far to the south, resulting in mixing of cold, dry polar air with warm, humid air from the south. (iv) A ground blizzard has snowdrifts and blowing snow near the ground, but no falling snow. Codes:
A. (i), (ii), (iii) only B. (ii), (iii), (iv) only C. (i), (iii), (iv) only D. All Ans. D Soln. Ans:(d)
Que.41. The

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences has operationalised nowcasting weather services recently through Earth System Science Organization (ESSO)-IMD across the country. The salient features of the scheme are:

I. It will cover 117 urban centres currently on experimental basis. II. Nowcast of only heavy rainfall in 3-6 hour range will be issued. III. A forecaster will use the latest radar, satellite and observational data to make analysis of the small-scale features present in a small area such as a city and make an accurate forecast. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. I only B. I and III C. II and III D. All of the above Ans. B Soln. Ans:(b)
Que.42. Which of the following statements are true?

1. Moderate earthquake are caused along constructive plate boundaries. 2. Low magnitude earthquakes are caused along conservative plate boundaries. 3. Disastrous earthquakes are caused along destructive plate boundaries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 Ans. C Soln. Ans:(c)

Exp:Statement 2 is not correct because with the creation of transform faults along the conservative plate, severe earthquakes are caused. Que.43. Consider the following statements about the paper industry in India and select the correct answer: (i) Paper industry is primarily dependent upon forest-based raw materials. (ii) India is self-sufficient in manufacture of most varieties of paper and paperboards. (iii) Paper industry is still licensed under the Industries Act, 1951 but Foreign Direct Investment up to 100% is allowed through automatic route. Codes:
A. (i), (ii) only B. (i), (iii) only C. (ii), (iii) only D. None Ans. A

Ans:(a) Exp:Indian paper industry has been de-licensed under the Industries Act, 1951 w.e.f. 1997. Foreign Direct Investment up to 100% is allowed on automatic route on all activities except those requiring industrial licenses where prior governmental approval is required. Que.44. Match List-I (Cities) with List-II (rivers on which the cities are located):
Soln.

List-I A. B. C. D. New York Bonn Quebec Venice A

A. 4 B. 4 C. 1 D. 3 Ans. Soln.

List-II 1. Danube 2. Po 3. St. Lawrence 4. Hudson 5. Rhine B 3 2 2 5 C D

Codes: 2 5 3 1
B

1 3 5 4

Ans:(b) (i) Alkali soils are those soils in which alkaline efflorescence consisting of salts of sodium, calcium and magnesium appear on the surface as a layer of white salt through capillary action. (ii) Agriculture in alkali soil is limited to crops tolerant to surface water logging, for example rice. (iii) Maximum alkali soil area lies in Uttar Pradesh followed by Punjab, Gujarat and Haryana. Codes:

Que.45. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer?

A. (i), (ii) only B. (ii), (iii) only C. (i), (iii) only D. All Ans. D Soln. Ans:d
Que.46. A high-level Environment Ministry panel devised a formula to identify "inviolate" forest areas

where mining and other harmful non-forestry activities will be completely banned. Read the following statements with respect to the inviolate forest areas. I. Inviolate zones will include: Wildlife sanctuaries, tiger reserves, national parks, compact patches of very dense forest, the last remnant of a forest type and forests very near perennial rivers. II. Scoring of forest area will be based on six principles: forest type, biological richness, wildlife value, forest cover, landscape integrity and hydrological value. III. It will remove "no-go zone" approach as practiced by Environment Ministry. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. I only B. II and III C. I and II D. All of the above Ans. D Soln. Ans:d
Que.47. Usually, the cold weather season sets in by mid-November in northern India. Which of the

following could be the reasons for excessive cold in north India?

1. States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan being far away from the moderating influence of sea experience continental climate. 2. The snowfall in the nearby Himalayan ranges creates cold wave situation. 3. Around February, the cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan bring cold wave along with frost and fog over the northwestern parts of India. Codes:
A. 1, 2 and 3 B. Only 2 C. 1 and 2 D. Only 3 Ans. A Soln. Ans:a
Que.48. Consider the following ocean bottom relief.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Chagos Ridge Seychelles Ridge Challenger Rise Galapagos Ridge Madagascar Ridge

Which among the above are bottom relief features of Indian Ocean?
A. 2 and 5 B. 1, 2 and 5 C. 2, 4 and 5 D. 2, 3, 4 and 5 Ans. B Soln. Ans: (b)

Exp:Challenger Rise It is the southern part of mid-Atlantic Ridge south of equator. Northern part of Mid-Atlantic Ridge (north of equator) is known as Dolphin Rise. Galapagos Ridge is in Pacific Ocean west of Equador forming Galapagos Island. Chagos Ridge is south of Maldives and represented by Chagos Archipelago (group of Island). The largest island of this group of island is Diego Gracia, the US military base. Seychelles Ridge - forms Seychelles Island, in the eastern coast of Africa. Madagascar Ridge forms Madagascar Island in the eastern coast of Africa. Que.49. Which among the following is/ are considered as the adverse effects of soil erosion? (i) Loss of fertile top soil from the upper surface leads to gradual loss of soil fertility and agricultural productivity. (ii) Lowering of underground water table. (iii) Silting of river and canal beds. (iv) Drying of vegetation and extension of arid lands.
A. (i), B. (i), C. (i), D. All Ans. Soln.

Codes: (ii), (iii) only (ii), (iv) only (iii), (iv) only
D

Ans:d I. Black cotton soil is black in colour due to presence of iron, phosphoric acid, potash and magnesium, and is deficient in potash and lime. II. Red soil is red in colour due to presence of iron, nitrogen and lime and is deficient in organic

Que.50. Consider the following statements:

plant material and phosphorus content. Select the correct option from below:
A. Only I B. Only II C. Both I and II D. Neither I nor II Ans. D Soln. Ans:d

Exp:Black cotton soil is black in colour due to presence of Fe and Mg. Deficient in nitrogen and phosphoric acid. Rich in potash and lime. Red soil is red in colour due to presence of Fe. Deficient in organic plant material, phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content. Potash and alumina content are satisfactory. It is acidic like laterite but less leached than laterite soil. Black soil is formed over Deccan lava, gneiss and granites. The Red soil developed on old crystalline rock under moderate to heavy rainfall. It is in different shades of Red and Yellow. Que.51. Which of the following factors affect the salinity of the ocean? I. II. III. IV. Evaporation and precipitation Freezing and thawing of ice Wind Ocean currents

Select the correct answer from below:

A. I and II only B. I, II and III only C. I, III and IV only D. All I, II, III and IV Ans. D Soln. Ans: (d)

Exp: Factors affecting ocean salinity are: (i) The salinity of water in the surface layer of oceans depends mainly on evaporation and precipitation. (ii) Surface salinity is greatly influenced in coastal regions by the fresh water flow from rivers, and in Polar Regions, by the processes of freezing and thawing of ice. (iii) Wind, also influences salinity of an area by transferring water to other areas. (iv) The ocean currents contribute to the salinity variations density. Que.52. Match the following: Tributary (i) Hindon river (ii) Pavana river (iii) Vedavati river (iv) Ken river
A. i-1, B. i-4, C. i-4, D. i-1, Ans. Soln.

by changing water

River (1) Chambal (2) Bhima (3) Tungabhadra (4) Yamuna

Codes: ii-2, iii-3, ii-2, iii-3, ii-2, iii-3, ii-3, iii-2,

C

iv-4 iv-1 iv-4 iv-4

Ans: (c) Exp:Hindon and Ken both are tributaries of Yamuna.

Que.53. Consider the following statements:

1. Madhya Pradesh shares its border with Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattishgarh and Jharkhand. 2. Assam shares its border with Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, etc. 3. Haryana shares its border with Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, etc. Which of the above statements are true?
A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 Ans. C Soln. Ans: c

Exp: M.P shares border with Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. It does not have common border with Jharkhand. Que.54. Coffee plant requires hot and humid climate with 16C - 28C of temperature, 150-250 cm of rainfall. The soil should be rich in humus and minerals like iron and calcium. In this context which of the following group of states will be suitable for its cultivation? (i) Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (ii) Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha. (iii) Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya. Codes:
A. (i), (ii) only B. (i) only C. (iii) only D. All of the above Ans. D Soln. Ans:d
Que.55. Consider the following statements:

1. 2. 3. 4.

In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons. In France and Italy vegetative density is high in summer season due to higher rainfall. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonalisation of different climates.

Which of these statements are correct?

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 B. 1, 2 and 3 C. 1, 2 and 4 D. 3 and 4 Ans. D Soln. Ans:d

Exp:Equatorial region is generally devoid of seasons. Its climate is more or less similar throughout the year. France and Italy fall under Mediterranean regime thus having winter rainfall. Que.56. All the member states of the United Nations and other states met at the World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction in the city of Yokohama from May 23rd-27th 1994. The resolution of the World Conference on Natural Disasters Reduction declared which of the following decades as the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR)? A. 1990 - 2000 B. 1994 - 2004 C. 1995 - 2005 D. 2000 - 2010
Ans. Soln. A

Ans:a

Que.57. Which among the following tributaries of Brahmaputra River has its origin in India?

A. Lohit B. Manas C. Subansiri D. Dihing Ans. D Soln. Ans:d

Exp:Lohit originates in eastern Tibet. Manas originates in Bhutan. Subansiri originates in China. Dihing originates in the Patkai Mountain Range in Arunachal Pradesh. Que.58. Match the following earthquake zones of India with their respective designations on the map: A. B. C. D. Very High Damage Risk Zone High Damage Risk Zone Moderate Damage Risk Zone Low Damage Risk Zone

Codes: A
A. 4 B. 4 C. 3 D. 3 Ans. Soln.

B 1 2 2 1

3 3 4 4
B

2 1 1 2

Ans: (b) 1. The isotherm bends towards the equator in winter months while passing over the land. 2. The isotherm bends towards the pole in summer months while passing over the ocean.

Que.59. Read the following statements carefully and answer the question below.

A. Only B. Only C. Both D. Both Ans.

Which of the following statement is/are correct? 1 is true. 2 is true. are true. are false.
A

Ans:a Exp: Summer temperatures are higher over the continents than over the oceans; the isotherms over the continents bend poleward. Winter temperatures are lower over the continents than over the oceans; the isotherms over the continents bend equatorward. Que.60. Match List-I with List-II: List-I List-II (Mineral) (Place) A. Mica 1. Chindwara B. Diamond 2. Bellary C. Manganese 3. Panna D. Copper 4. Hazaribag
Soln.

Codes: A
A. 3 B. 3 C. 4 D. 4 Ans. Soln.

B 2 1 1 2

4 4 3 3
C

1 2 2 1

Ans:c (i) The Caspian Sea is the largest freshwater lake in the world. (ii) The coastlines of the Caspian Sea are shared by Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan. (iii) Both river Volga and Ural flow into the Caspian Sea. (iv) World's first offshore oil exploration was started in 19th century in Bibi-Heybat Bay, Caspian Sea. Codes:

Que.61. Consider the following statements about Caspian Sea and select the correct answer?

A. (i), (ii) and (iii) only B. (ii) and (iv) only C. (iii) and (iv) only D. All of the above Ans. B Soln. Ans:b

Exp:It is often listed as the world's largest lake, although it is not a freshwater lake. It has a salinity of approximately 1.2%, about a third the salinity of most seawater. Que.62. There are differences of opinion among scientists about the exact mechanism of a tropical cyclone. Which of the following statements indicate towards the conditions for the emergence of tropical cyclones? 1. Large and continuous supply of warm and moist air that can release enormous latent heat i.e. in the equatorial regions. 2. Strong Coriolis force that can prevent filling of low pressure at the centre. 3. Unstable condition through the troposphere that creates local disturbances around which a cyclone develops. 4. Absence of strong vertical wind wedge, which disturbs the vertical transport of latent heat. Codes:
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 B. 2 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 4 D. 1, 2 and 4 Ans. C Soln. Ans:c

Exp:Within 5 degree north and south of equator, tropical cyclones dont originate due to excessively weak Coriolis force.

Que.63. The Valley of Flowers National Park and the Nanda Devi National Park are respectively drained

by which of the following rivers?

A. Alaknanda and Lakshaman Ganga B. Lakshaman ganga and Rishi ganga C. Pushpawati and Rishi ganga D. Mandakini and Bhagirathi Ans. C Soln. Ans:c
Que.64. Consider the following statements:

1. The forests found in the western slope of the Western Ghats and Andaman & Nicobar are evergreen because the trees found in these forests don't shed their leaves. 2. The dry deciduous forests found in the rainier regions of the peninsula and the plains of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar appear like vast grassland as the trees shed their leaves completely in dry season. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 Ans. B Soln. Ans:b

Exp:Evergreen forests appear evergreen because the time of shedding leaves is not same for all the species found in such forests. Que.65. Which of the following categories of forestry fall under the classification of social forestry as recommended by the National Commission on Agriculture (1976)? 1. Urban forestry 2. Rural forestry 3. Farm forestry Select from the given codes:
A. 1 and 3 only B. 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 Ans. D Soln. Ans:d
Que.66. Match the following Tiger Reserves of India with their respective locations on the map:

A. B. C. D.

Sariska Ranthambore Kanha Bandhavgarh

A. 1 B. 2 C. 1 D. 2 Ans. Soln.

Codes: A 2 3 1 3 2 4 1 4
B

B 4 4 3 3

Ans: (b) 1. 2. 3. 4. Kazakhstan Uzbekistan Russia Turkmenistan

Que.67. Aral sea shares its coast with which of the following countries?

Codes:
A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans. B Soln. Ans:b
Que.68. Match List-I and List-II:

List-I (Power Project) A. Dehar (hydro) B. Gandhar (thermal) C. Kalinadi (hydro) D. Uran (thermal)

List-II (State) 1. Gujarat 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Karnataka 4. Maharashtra

Codes:
A. 4 B. 2 C. 4 D. 2 Ans. Soln.

3 1 1 3
B

A 1 3 3 1

B 2 4 2 4

Ans:(b) force. Consider the following statements in this context: 1. It deflects the wind to the right direction in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere. 2. The Coriolis force is directly proportional to the angle of latitude. It is maximum at the poles. 3. The Coriolis force acts perpendicular to the pressure gradient force. The higher the pressure gradient force, the more is the velocity of the wind and larger is the deflection in the direction of wind. 4. At the equator, the Coriolis force is zero and the wind blows parallel to the isobars.

Que.69. One of the important factors which affect the velocity and direction of wind is the Coriolis

A. 1, B. 1, C. 2, D. 1, Ans. Soln.

Which of the above statements are true? 2, 3 and 4 2 and 3 3 and 4 3 and 4
B

Ans:b Exp:At the equator, the Coriolis force is zero and the wind blows perpendicular to the isobars. Que.70. Cloud is a mass of minute water droplets or tiny crystals of ice formed by the condensation of the water vapour in free air at considerable elevations. Consider the following statements with regard to the type of clouds? 1. Cirrus clouds are formed at high altitudes (8,000 - 12,000 m). They are thin and detatched clouds having a feathery appearance. 2. Cumulus clouds look like cotton wool. They are generally formed at a height of 4,000 7,000 m. They exist in patches and can be seen scattered here and there. They have a flat base. 3. Nimbus clouds are layered clouds covering large portions of the sky. These clouds are generally formed either due to loss of heat or the mixing of air masses with different temperatures. 4. Stratus clouds are black or dark gray. They form at middle levels or very near to the surface of the earth. These are extremely dense and opaque to the rays of the sun.Which of the above statements are true?
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 B. 1 and 2 C. 2, 3 and 4 D. 1, 3 and 4 Ans. B Soln. Ans:b

Exp:Definitions of Nimbus and Stratus clouds have been interchanged.

Que.71. Arrange the following seas in South East Asia from west to east:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Bali Flores Banda Arafura

A. 1 B. 1 C. 2 D. 2 Ans. Soln.

Codes: 2- 3- 4 2- 4- 3 1- 3- 4 1- 4- 3
A

Ans: (a) I. The periodical rise and fall of the sea level, once or twice a day, mainly due to the attraction of the sun and the moon, is called a tide. II. Movement of water caused by meteorological effects (winds and atmospheric pressure changes) is called surges and surges are regular like tides. Select the correct answer from below:

Que.72. Consider the following statements:

A. Only I is correct B. Only II is correct C. Both I and II are correct D. Neither I nor II is correct Ans. A Soln. Ans: (a)

Exp:The periodical rise and fall of the sea level, once or twice a day, mainly due to the attraction of the sun and the moon, is called a tide. Movement of water caused by meteorological effects (winds and atmospheric pressure changes) are called surges. Surges are not regular like tides. A storm surge is a rise in sea level that occurs during tropical cyclones, intense storms also known as typhoons or hurricanes. The storms produce strong winds that push the water into shore, which can lead to flooding. This makes storm surges very dangerous for coastal regions. Surges are not easily predictable and require powerful computers and sophisticated software to predict just 36 hours in advance. Que.73. India was the first country in the world to launch a National Programme emphasizing family planning in 1952. The schemes were not able to reap a positive result thus National Population Policy of India was formulated in the year 2000. Read the following statements related to National Population Policy 2000. I. It aimed at achieving a stable population by 2045 (now changed to 2060) at a level consistent with the requirements of sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental protection. II. The policy included the freezing of Lok Sabha seats at current level of 543 till 2026. III. Reduce Infant Mortality Rate to below 30 per 1000 live births and Maternal Mortality Ratio to below 100 per 100,000 live births. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only I B. Only II C. I and II D.

II and III
D

Ans. Soln.

Ans:d Exp:NPP 2000 aimed at achieving a stable population by 2045 which has now been changed to 2070.

Que.74. Ocean currents are the vertical or horizontal movement of both surface and deep water

throughout the world's oceans. They influence world climate. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the effect of ocean currents on climate? I. El Nio event in the Pacific Ocean is caused by the localized effect of ocean currents. II. European type of climate off the Western Coast of Europe develops due to effect of North Atlantic Warm Current. III. Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa owes its origin due to Benguela current. Codes:
A. Only I B. Only II C. I and II D. All of the above Ans. D Soln. Ans:d
Que.75. Consider the following climograph and identify the city it pertains to:

Codes:
A. Buenos Aires B. Tokyo C. Melbourne D. San Francisco Ans. A Soln. Ans:a

Exp:The given data shows the climatic region of a city of Southern Hemisphere of China type climate where rainfall occurs all through the year. Que.76. The shaded (black) region in the given map falls under the sovereignty of which of the following countries?

A. Germany B. Sweden C. Poland D. Russia Ans. D Soln. Ans:d

Que.77. Match the following soil horizons with their defining characteristics:

Exp:The shown region is Kaliningrad which is a detached territory of Russia. Soil Horizon A. Horizon B B. Horizon C C. Horizon O D. Horizon E Codes: Characteristic Illuviated horizon or the zone of accumulation Parent rock Surface litter Eluviated horizon or the zone of leaching Topsoil

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

A. 1 B. 1 C. 5 D. 5 Ans. Soln.

2 2 4 4
A

A 3 5 1 3

B 4 4 2 2

Ans:a 1. 2. 3. 4. There are a large number of saline lakes in this region locally called as Dhands. The Ox Bow lakes in this region are called Chos. The Shifting sand dunes are locally called Dhoro. The gullies formed by numerous streams are called Dharians.

Que.78. Read the following statements about the Punjab plains and identify the correct ones.

Codes:
A. Only 1 B. 1 and 2 C. 1, 2 and 3 D. All are correct. Ans. A Soln. Ans:a

Exp:The Ox Bow lakes in this region are called Dhoro. The Shifting sand dunes are locally called

Dharians. The gullies formed by numerous streams are called chos.

Que.79. After condensation the water vapour or the moisture in the atmosphere takes one of the

following forms - dew, frost, fog and clouds. Consider the following statements in the above context: 1. When moisture is deposited in the form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects such as stones, grass blades and plant leaves, it is known as dew. 2. When condensation takes place below freezing point, excess moisture is deposited in the form of minute ice crystals instead of water droplets, it is known as frost. 3. Fogs are mini clouds in which condensation takes place around nuclei provided by the dust, smoke, and the salt particles. 4. The main difference between the mist and fog is that mist contains more moisture than the fog due to which the visibility in mist is lesser.
A. 1, B. 1, C. 2, D. 1, Ans. Soln.

Which of the above statements are true? 2, 3 and 4 2 and 3 3 and 4 3 and 4
B

Ans:b Exp:Visibility in mist (1-2 km) is higher than in the fog (<1 km). Que.80. Consider the following statements about ocean salinity: 1. The Mediterranean Sea records higher salinity due to high evaporation. 2. The Baltic Sea, in spite of its location in higher latitudes, records higher salinity due to more saline water brought by the North Atlantic Drift. 3. North Sea records low salinity due to influx of river waters in large quantity. 4. Salinity is very low in Black Sea due to enormous fresh water influx by rivers. Select the correct ones from the given code:
A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 2, 3 and 4 C. 1 and 4 D. 1, 3 and 4 Ans. C Soln. Ans:c

Exp:The North Sea, in spite of its location in higher latitudes, records higher salinity due to more saline water brought by the North Atlantic Drift. Baltic Sea records low salinity due to influx of river waters in large quantity. Que.81. Read the following characteristics of a part of atmosphere and recognize the region: 1. It extends up to a height of 80 km. 2. In this layer, temperature decreases with the increase in altitude. 3. Temperature reaches up to minus 100C at a height of 80 km. Codes:
A. Troposphere B. Stratosphere C. Mesosphere D. Ionosphere Ans. C Soln. Ans:c
Que.82. Which of the following is not correctly matched?

I. Gasher Brum peak is situated on Karakoram Range.

II. Pushpagiri peak is situated in Eastern Himalayas. III. Guru Sikhar is situated on Aravali Range. IV. Abi Gamin is situated in Ladakh Range. Codes:
A. Only IV B. I and III C. II and IV D. I, II and III Ans. C Soln. Ans:c

Exp:Pushpagiri peak is situated in Western Ghats in Karnataka. Abi Gamin is located in the central Himalayas (Garhwal Himalaya) in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Que.83. Industrial region refers to the continuous development of industrial landscape over a large area by the concentration of a number of factories of different industries. Delhi/NCR region has emerged as a major industrial centre in India because: I. Availability of hydro-electricity from Bhakra Nangal Project. II. Availability of market owing to increase in population in India. III. There exists a network of efficient transportation system of rail and road. IV. Faridabad has assumed special importance for development of automobiles and electronics. Which of the following reasons is/are correct?
A. I, II and III B. II, III and IV C. II and III D. All of the above Ans. A Soln. Ans:a

Exp:Gurgaon has assumed special importance for development of Auto mobiles and electronics. Que.84. Identify the crop by reading the following statements: I. It is a tropical crop, grows well at a temperature between 27C and 32C but temp. below 16C is harmful for the crop. II. It requires a moderate rainfall between 30-65 cm. III. It is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and vitamins hence provide cheap food to a large section of poor population. IV. It is mainly grown in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. Codes:
A. Bajra B. Jowar C. Maize D. Ragi Ans. B Soln. Ans:b
Que.85. Consider the following statements:

Assertion (A):The terai soils in India are rich in nitrogen and organic matter but are deficient in phosphate. Reason (R) :These soils are generally covered by tall grass and forests. Codes:
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A). C. (A) is true but (R) is false. D. (A) is false but (R) is true. Ans. B

Ans:b Exp:Terai soils are generally covered by tall grass and forest. Grass and forest denotes richness of nitrogen and organic matter by its leaves but it is not proper cause for deficiency in phosphate. Que.86. Which is the correct order of the following mountains starting from west to east? A. Appalachian - Andes - Atlas - Caucasus B. Andes - Appalachian - Atlas - Caucasus C. Andes - Appalachian - Caucasus - Atlas D. Appalachian - Andes - Caucasus - Atlas
Soln. Ans. Soln.
Que.87.

Ans:a Match the following: A. B. C. D. Pass Bara Lacha Banihal Pass Bomdi La Burzil Pass I. II. III. IV. Connects Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh Jammu with Srinagar Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa Srinagar with Gilgit

Codes: A
A. III B. IV C. I D. IV Ans. Soln.

B I III III I IV I IV II

II II II III
C

Ans:c for one or more weeks, it is known as break in the monsoon. These dry spells are quite common during the rainy season. Consider the following statements regarding breaks in monsoon: (i) In northern India rains are likely to fail if the rain-bearing storms are not very frequent along the ITCZ (also known as monsoon trough) over this region. (ii) Over the east coast of India, the dry spells are associated with days when winds blow parallel to the coast. Select the correct statement/s from the given codes:

Que.88. During the south-west monsoon period after having rains for a few days, if rain fails to occur

A. (i) only B. (ii) only C. Both (i) and (ii) D. Neither (i) nor (ii) Ans. A Soln. Ans:a

Exp:Over the west coast of India, the dry spells are associated with days when winds blow parallel to the coast. Que.89. The shaded region in the given map pertains to which of the following soil types of India?

A. Deep and medium black soil B. Saline and desert soil C. Laterite soil D. Red and Yellow soil Ans. D Soln. Ans:d
Que.90. Consider the following statements:

1. The total replenishable groundwater resources in the country are about 432 cubic km. 2. Ganga and Brahamaputra basins have about 46 per cent of the total replenishable groundwater resources. 3. The level of groundwater utilisation is relatively high in the river basins lying in northwestern regions of India. Select the correct ones from the given codes:
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2 and 3 Ans. D Soln. Ans:d
Que.91. Consider the following statements about the Gaddi tribe of Bharmaur region in Himachal

Pradesh and select the correct ones: 1. Traditionally, the Gaddis had subsistence agricultural-cum-pastoral economy having emphasis on Food grains and livestock production. 2. The cultivation of pulses and other cash crops has increased in Bharmaur region. 3. Gaddis still cultivate crops with traditional technology. 4. The importance of pastoralism has declined in the economy of the region. Codes:
A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 4

C. 1, 2 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans. D Soln. Ans:d

Que.92. Match the following places as the junction of the rivers:

A. B. C. D.

Place Deva Prayag Vishnu Prayag Karna Prayag Rudra Prayag

1. 2. 3. 4.

Rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi Dhauli and Vishnu Ganga Mandakini and Alaknanda Alaknanda and Pindar

Codes: A
A. 1 B. 1 C. 2 D. 2 Ans. Soln.

B 4 3 4 3

2 2 1 1
B

3 4 3 4

Ans:b Arrange these from east to west. 1.Singapore, 1996 2.Doha, 2001 3.Hong Kong, 2005 4.Bali, 2013 (Expected)

Que.93. The following places have been the sites of World Trade Organization Ministerial Conferences.

A. 3 B. 3 C. 4 D. 4 Ans. Soln.

Codes: 4- 1- 2 4- 2- 1 3- 1- 2 3- 2- 1
C

Ans:c responsible for this? (i) The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon. (ii) It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon. Codes:

Que.94. Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the rainy season. Which of the following is/are the factors

A. (i) only B. (ii) only C. Both (i) and (ii) D. Neither (i) nor (ii) Ans. C Soln. Ans:c
Que.95. The shaded region in the given map falls under which of the following tropical cyclone hazard

zones?

A. Very High Damage Risk Zone B. High Damage Risk Zone C. Moderate Damage Risk Zone D. Low Damage Risk Zone Ans. A Soln. Ans:a
Que.96. Arrange the following dams built on Chambal River from north to south:

1. 2. 3. 4.
A. 1 B. 4 C. 1 D. 4 Ans. Soln.

Jawahar Sagar Rana Pratap Sagar Gandhi Sagar Kota Barrage

Codes: 2- 3- 4 2- 3- 1 3- 2- 4 1- 2- 3
D

Ans:d 1. 2. 3. 4. Arctic Circle bisects Iceland almost in two equal halves. Reykjavik lies on the western coast of Iceland. Among European Countries, Iceland is closest to Great Britain. Iceland is located on Mid - Atlantic Ridge as well as on a hotspot.

Que.97. Which of the following statements about Iceland is /are true?

Codes:
A. 2 and 4 B. 1, 2 and 3 C. 2, 3 and 4 D. 1, 3 and 4 Ans. A Soln. Ans:a

Exp:The main island of Iceland is entirely south of the Arctic Circle, which passes

through the small Icelandic island of Grmsey off the main island's northern coast. Among European Countries, Iceland is closest to Greenland (Denmark). Que.98. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. 2. 3. 4. The Peninsular India has not undergone marine submergence since Archaean times. The Aravalli mountain were one of the oldest geosynclines of the world. Dharwar system is rich in minerals. The Peninsular block of India is regarded as an earthquake-free zone.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 B. 2, 3 and 4 C. 1 and 2 D. 1, 2 and 3 Ans. A Soln. Ans:a
Que.99. Consider the following statements regarding ocean Salinity

(i) On an average, Salinity decreases from equator towards the poles. (ii) The highest salinity is recorded near the equator due to high temperature and evaporation. (iii) Salinity of partially enclosed seas in the higher latitudes depends on influx of melt-water. (iv) Anticyclonic conditions with stable air and high temperature increase salinity of the surface water of the ocean. Which of the above statement are correct? Codes:
A. (i) (ii) & (iii) B. (i), (iii) & (iv) C. (ii), (iii) & (iv) D. All are correct Ans. B Soln. Ans:b

Exp:The equatorial region of low salinity ocean water lies below an atmospheric region called the "intertropical convergence zone". The intertropical convergence zone moves about the equator as the intense heat in the equatorial area produces a rising mass of moisture-laden air, thereby creating a region of low atmospheric pressure. The equatorial low pressure system pulls air and moisture from adjacent regions towards the equator. Consequently, air masses converge in this region from north and south of the equator, bringing moisture acquired by evaporation in the subtropical regions. The warm, humid air along the equator rises (because of its low density) and cools, allowing water vapor to condense, which results in rainfall, causing precipitation to exceed evaporation in equatorial regions. Que.100. Coral bleaching Alert system has been developed for the coral environs from Andaman, Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Gulf of Kachchh (GOK), Gulf of Mannar (GOM) and Malvan. Malvan corresponds to which of the following states? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Orissa C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra
Ans. Soln. D

Ans:d 1. 2. 3. 4. Krishna River rises in Maharashtra. Sabarmati River rises in Rajasthan. Cauvery River rises in Maharashtra. Mahanadi River rises in Madhya Pradesh.

Que.38. Which of the following statements are not correct?

Codes:
A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 C. 3 only D. 1, 3 and 4 Ans. B Soln. (b)

Exp: Mahanadi rises near Sihawa in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. River Cauvery River rises from Brahmagiri hills of Coorg district of Karnataka.