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World Geography- Subject wise compilation of 60 Day Plan- 2016
Q.1) Consider the following:

Desert
a) 1. Atacama
b) 2. Gobi
c) 3. Namib
d) 4. Great Victoria
Country
Chile
Mongolia
Namibia
USA
Which of the above deserts are correctly matched with the countries?
a) 1 and 3
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 2,3 and 4
d) All of the above
Q.1) Solution (b)
The Great Victoria Desert is in Australia.
Q.2) Which of the following reasons can be attributed for the difference between Jovian
and terrestrial planets?
1. The terrestrial planets were formed in the close vicinity of the parent star where it was
too warm for gases to condense to solid particles.
2. The solar wind was most intense nearer the sun; so, it blew off lots of gas and dust from
the terrestrial planets. The solar winds were not all that intense to cause similar removal
of gases from the Jovian planets.
3. The terrestrial planets are smaller and their lower gravity could not hold the escaping
gases.
Select the code from the following:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
Q.2) Solution (d)
All are correct. Source: Class XI Ncert Chapter 2
Q.3) Which of the following evidences support the Continental Drift theory propounded
by Wegener?
1. Formation of Continental Glaciers at Poles.
2. The matching of continental boundary (jig saw fit)
3. Rocks of the same age across the ocean
4. Similar marine fossils across the ocean
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a) 1,2 and 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 2,3 and 4
d) All of the above
Q.3) Solution (b)
Poles are at colder region, continental glaciers there does not prove anything about
continental drift. However, glacial topography is found in Africa, which is only possible if
either the continent was not previously here or the earth tilt was different. Since earths tilt
cannot change this much, we can conclude that the continent has drifted from its original
place.
Similar marine fossils does not prove continental drift. Similar terrestrial Fossils across
ocean are only possible if the two land masses at one point of time were one single land
mass.
Q.4) Consider the following statements about Sea-Floor Spreading:
1. The theory says that sea floor constantly renews itself.
2. Rocks from oceanic crust are much older than the continental rocks.
3. The age of continental crust increases from oceanic trench towards oceanic ridge.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
Q.4) Solution (b)
Ocean crust is much younger than the continental crust as it keeps renewing itself. The age
of the oldest continental rock has been estimated about 3.9 billion years while the oldest
oceanic rocks are only about 250 million years old.
The oceanic crust is being created at the oceanic ridge while it gets destroyed at oceanic
trench by subduction under continental crust.
Q.5) Plate tectonic theory is the most accepted theory, which explains the location and
movement of continents as well as formation of different landmasses. Consider the
following statements regarding plates and plate tectonics:
1. Lithosphere consists only of upper crust which is floating over mantle.
2. Lithosphere is fragmented into different pieces. These pieces are called plates.
3. Pacific plate is the only major plate which is completely oceanic.
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4. Theory of Plate tectonics propounded that there was a supercontinent called Pangaea
and a super ocean called Panthalasa.
Which of the above statements are incorrect:
a) 4 only
b) 1 and 4
c) 2 and 3
d) 1,3 and 4
Q.5) Solution (b)
Lithosphere consists of crust and upper mantle.
Continental Drift theory talks about Pangaea and Panthalassa.
2nd and 3rd statements are correct.
Doubts: Question no 5 option 3 'Pacific plate is the only major plate which is completely
oceanic'
NCERT mentions Pacific Plate as largely an oceanic plate.
Largely and Completely : are they same?
Clarification: yes.. in many standard books it is given like that..
Q.6) Consider the following statements:

1. Diverging plate boundaries do not lead to folding.
2. Converging plate boundaries cannot cause faulting.
Which of the above statements are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.6) Solution (a)
Folding needs compression which is only possible when 2 plates are converging.
When 2 plates converge they cause folding as well as faulting.
Due to compression, some hard and brittle rocks(usually metamorphic) do not fold, but the
break and cause faulting. This leads to reverse fault.
Q.7) Which of the following conditions leads to the formation of volcanoes?
1. Convergence between oceanic and continental plate
2. Convergence between two oceanic plates
3. Convergence between two continental plates
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4. Divergence between two oceanic plates
5. Divergence between two continental plates
a) 1,2 and 4
b) 1,2 and 3
c) 2,3 and 5
d) 1,3,4 and 5
Q.7) Solution (a)
Convergence between two continental plates leads to folding. Since there is no subduction,
volcanoes are not formed.
Divergence of two continental plates leads to the formation of block mountains and rift
valleys.
Q.8) One of the forces suggested by Wegener to explain Continental drift was PolarFleeing force. Which of the following forces does polar fleeing force relates to:
a) Gravitational pull of moon
b) Gravitational pull of sun
c) Rotation of earth
d) Revolution of earth
Q.8) Solution (c)
The polar-fleeing force relates to the rotation of the earth. You are aware of the fact that
the earth is not a perfect sphere; it has a bulge at the equator. This bulge is due to the
rotation of the earth.
Q.9) Which one of the following facts was not considered by those while discussing the
concept of sea floor spreading?
a) Volcanic activity along the mid-oceanic ridges.
b) Stripes of normal and reverse magnetic field observed in rocks of ocean floor.
c) Distribution of fossils in different continents.
d) Age of rocks from the ocean floor
Q.9) Solution (c)
Direct question from NCERT.
Q.10) The branch of science concerned with the origin, structure, and composition of rocks
is called:
a) Lithology
b) Petrology
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c) Pedology
d) Edaphology
Q.10) Solution (b)
Petrology: is the branch of geology that studies the origin, composition, distribution and
structure of rocks.
Lithology: the study of the general physical characteristics of rocks.
Pedology: is the study of soils in their natural environment. It is one of two main
branches of soil science, the other being edaphology.
Edaphology: is concerned with the influence of soils on living things, particularly plants.
Q.11) Which of the following are the examples of Volcanic island arcs?
1. Kuril islands
2. Aleutian islands
3. Mariana islands
4. Philippines
Select the code from below:
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 2,3 and 4
d) All of the above
Q.11) Solution (d)
A volcanic arc is a chain of volcanoes formed above a subducting plate, positioned in an arc
shape as seen from above. Offshore volcanoes form islands, resulting in a volcanic island
arc. Generally they result from the subduction of an oceanic tectonic plate under another
tectonic plate, and often parallel an oceanic trench. The oceanic plate is saturated with
water, and volatiles such as water drastically lower the melting point of the mantle. As the
oceanic plate is subducted, it is subjected to greater and greater pressures with increasing
depth. This pressure squeezes water out of the plate and introduces it to the mantle. Here
the mantle melts and forms magma at depth under the overriding plate. The magma
ascends to form an arc of volcanoes parallel to the subduction zone.
Q.12) What do you understand by River Regime?
a) The pattern of flow of water in a river channel over a year is known as its regime.
b) It refers to the sinusoidal nature of river channel in its mature stage.
c) The catchment area of a river and its tributaries is called its regime.
d) The length traversed by a river from its origin to its mouth is called its Regime.
Q.12) Solution (a)
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The pattern of flow of water in a river channel over a year is known as its regime.
The north Indian rivers originating from the Himalayas are perennial as they are fed by
glaciers through snow melt and also receive rainfall water during rainy season. The rivers of
South India do not originate from glaciers and their flow pattern witnesses fluctuations. The
flow increases considerably during monsoon rains. Thus, the regime of the rivers of South
India is controlled by rainfall which also varies from one part of the Peninsular plateau to
the other.
Q.13) Deltas are the depositional features of rivers. They are classified on the basis of
their shapes. What type of Deltas are formed by Indian rivers ?
a) Cuspate
b) Birdfoot
c) Arcuate
d) None of these
Q.13) Solution (c)
On the basis of shape there are three types of deltas:
Arcuate
Cuspate
Birdfoot.
The shape of deltas depend upon the density of the sediments carried by the rivers.
If the density of river sediments is higher than the sea, the condition is called, hyperpycnal.
The sediments settle at the mouth giving it a triangular shape. This is called Arcuate delta
eg. Sundarbans.
If the density of the sediments of river is equal to the density of sea(homopycnal), the
sediments get settled at the edge of the continent. This type of delta is called Cuspate delta.
Eg. Tiber river(Italy).
If the density of the river sediments is less than the sediments of sea(hypopycnal), the
sediments are carried away in the sea. This forms an abstract delta called a bird foot delta.
Eg. Delta formed by river Mississippi.
Q.14) The transfer of the mass of rock and debris down the slope is termed as Mass
movement. Which of the following statements regarding mass movement are correct?
1. Mass movements are aided by gravity and no geomorphic agent like running water,
glaciers, wind, waves and currents participate in the process of mass movements.
2. Weathering is a prerequisite for mass-movements.
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a)
b)
c)
d)
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.14) Solution (a)

NCERT XI.
These movements transfer the mass of rock debris down the slopes under the direct
influence of gravity. That means, air, water or ice do not carry debris with them from place
to place but on the other hand the debris may carry with it air, water or ice. The movements
of mass may range from slow to rapid, affecting shallow to deep columns of materials and
include creep, flow, slide and fall. Gravity exerts its force on all matter, both bedrock and
the products of weathering. So, weathering is not a pre-requisite for mass movement
though it aids mass movements. Mass movements are very active over weathered slopes
rather than over unweathered materials.
Mass movements are aided by gravity and no geomorphic agent like running water, glaciers,
wind, waves and currents participate in the process of mass movements. That means mass
movements do not come under erosion though there is a shift (aided by gravity) of materials
from one place to another.
Q.15) Consider the following statements regarding River capturing:
1. It usually occurs in the youth stage of river.
2. The slope of the stream capturing the other stream should be steeper.
3. River capturing involves head ward erosion.
4. It usually occurs on the windward side.
a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 4
c) 1,3 and 4
d) All of the above
Q.15) Solution (d)
Stream capture, river capture, or stream piracy is a geomorphological phenomenon
occurring when a stream or river drainage system or watershed is diverted from its own
bed, and flows instead down the bed of a neighbouring stream.
A stream can only capture another stream when its slope is steeper than the previous
stream. Otherwise the water will continue to flow in the previous direction because of more
gradient.
For headward erosion occurs in areas of high rainfall. Then only rills and gullies will form.
Thats why, capturing usually occurs by a stream on the wind ward side.
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Q.16) The below given places are frequently in news. Select the incorrect pair/s from the
following:
1) Tel Aviv : : Egypt
2) Tiananmen Square : : China
3) Tahrir Square : : Israel
4) Red Square : : Russia
Select the appropriate code
a) 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 2 and 4 only
Q.16) Solution (b)
Explanation:
Tahrir Square also known as "Martyr Square", is a major public town square in
Downtown Cairo, Egypt. The square has been the location and focus for political
demonstrations in Cairo, most notably those that led to the 2011 Egyptian revolution
and the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak.
Tel Aviv is a major city in Israel, the second-most populous city administered by the
Israeli government after Jerusalem.
Q.17) The recently commenced maiden coastal feeder service between India and
Bangladesh connected
a) Visakhapatnam and Pangaon ICT
b) Visakhapatnam and Chittagong
c) Krishnapatnam and Chittagong
d) Haldia and Mongla
Q.17) Solution (c)
Explanation:
Link:
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/indiabangladesh-feeder-servicebegins/article8393758.ece
Q.18) Consider the recent statement in news Stage is set for what will be the biggest
fight yet against the Sunni militancy, the battle to retake Mosul. Retaking Mosul would be
a massive hit to the IS. Mosul is in which country?
a) Syria
b) Turkey
c) Iraq
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d) Lebanon
Q.18) Solution (c)
Explanation:
Factual question self explanatory
Link: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/us-iraq-plan-battle-formosul/article8301719.ece
Q.19) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the
Lists:
List I
List II
(Ocean Current)
(Location in Map)
A. Guinea current
B. Oyashio current
C. Canaries current
D. Kuroshio current
Code:
ABCD
a) 4 3 1 2
b) 2 3 1 4
c) 2 4 1 3
d) 4 1 3 2
Q.19) Solution (b)
Explanation:
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Q.20) Which among the following sentences is/are false?

1) A stream is a body of flowing water that stays within its banks, or the land on either side.
2) A creek is a stream of small or medium size. Creeks are often shallow and flow into
larger bodies of water.
3) India and Pakistan has disputes over Koteshwar Creek area of Kutch district
Choose appropriate option:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 2 only
d) 3 only
Q.20) Solution (d)
Explanation:
Koteshwar Creek was recently in news as a Pakistani fishing boat was recently seized by
a BSF patrol party after its occupants fled upon seeing the border security personnel in
the Koteshwar creek area off the Kutch coast along the Indo-Pakistan border.
However, there is no disputes over Koteshwar Creek area of Kutch district. India and
Pakistan has disputes over Sir Creek area of Kutch district.
Q.21) Consider the following statements regarding dust particles in atmosphere:
1. Dust particles are a pollutant and are originated from anthropogenic sources only
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2. Convectional currents may carry dust particles to height in the atmosphere.
3. Dust particles help in the formation of clouds.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
Q.21) Solution (b)
Atmosphere has a sufficient capacity to keep small solid particles, which may originate from
different sources and include sea salts, fine soil, smoke-soot, ash, pollen, dust and
disintegrated particles of meteors. Dust particles are generally concentrated in the lower
layers of the atmosphere; yet, convectional air currents may transport them to great
heights. The higher concentration of dust particles is found in subtropical and temperate
regions due to dry winds in comparison to equatorial and polar regions. Dust and salt
particles act as hygroscopic nuclei around which water vapour condenses to produce clouds.
1. Troposphere extends up to 18km at equator and 8 km at pole.
2. The temperature at tropopause over the equator is less than that the temperature of
tropopause over the pole.
3. The height of stratosphere is constant across the globe.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
Q.22) Solution (d)
The troposphere is the lowermost layer of the atmosphere. Its average height is 13 km and
extends roughly to a height of 8 km near the poles and about 18 km at the equator.
The zone separating the tropsophere from stratosphere is known as the tropopause. The air
temperature at the tropopause is about minus 800C over the equator and about minus
45oC over the poles. The temperature here is nearly constant, and hence, it is called the
tropopause.
The stratosphere is found above the tropopause and extends up to a height of 50 km.
Q.23) Which of the following statements are incorrect about Mesosphere?
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1. Mesosphere lies above the stratosphere and temperature increases with increase in
altitude.
2. The ionosphere lies from 80km to 400km above the Mesosphere.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.23) Solution (a)
The mesosphere lies above the stratosphere, which extends up to a height of 80 km. In this
layer, once again, temperature starts decreasing with the increase in altitude and reaches
up to minus 100C at the height of 80 km. The upper limit of mesosphere is known as the
mesopause. The ionosphere is located between 80 and 400 km above the mesopause. It
contains electrically charged particles known as ions, and hence, it is known as ionosphere.
Q.24) Amongst the following gases, which one has the highest concentration in the
atmosphere?
a) Carbon dioxide
b) Argon
c) Hydrogen
d) Helium
Q.24) Solution (b)
Argon is the 3rd largest gas in the atmosphere with 0.93% volume.
Q.25) Which of the following factors control the insolation received at a place:
1. Rotation of the earth
2. Angle of inclination of suns rays
3. Transparency of the atmosphere
4. Albedo of the surface
Select the correct code from following:
a) 1,2 and 3
b) 2,3 and 4
c) 1,3 and 4
d) All of the above
Q.25) Solution (a)
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Albedo is the amount of radiation reflected back to the atmosphere directly from the
surface. This comes into play once the insolation has struck the surface. It has no effect on
the insolation received at a place.
Q.26) The transfer of heat though horizontal movement of air is called:
a) Convection
b) Advection
c) Conduction
d) Radiation
Q.26) Solution (b)
The transfer of heat through horizontal movement of air is called advection.
Q.27) The average temperature on earth remains constant. This is because:
a) Earth retains the suns heat and the net heat radiated by earth back to space is less than
the heat received by the earth from sun.
b) The net heat radiated by the earth back to space is equal to the heat received by the
earth.
c) The net heat radiated back by the earth is more than the heat received by the earth.
d) None of the above statements are correct.
Q.27) Solution (b)
The net heat balance of earth is zero. The amount of heat received by the earth is equal to
the amount radiated back by the earth to the space.
Had there been a residual heat, the planet would have constantly become warmer.
Q.28) Consider the following statements regarding Temperature inversion:
1. Surface Temperature inversion promotes unstability in the lower layer of the
atmosphere.
2. In hills and mountains night temperature inversion takes place due to air drainage.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.28) Solution (b)
Surface temperature inversion promotes unstability in the lower layer of the atmosphere.
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Doubts: Q. 8 - Answer should be C as per the explanation given in the solution, but the
answer is wrongly mentioned as B
Clarification:
kindly go through the NCERT about stability and instability..
During temperature inversion atmospheric stability will be there. The lower air parcel will
not rise.
Coming to cloud formation which some of you have mentioned, cloud formation needs
atmospheric instability. Fog is condensed water, in many places it is mentioned that it is a
kind of cloud. but fog and clouds are different. fog is formed in stable condition and clouds
are formed when a parcel of air is pushed upwards(unstable condition). the air is cooled first
by dry adiabatic rate and once the condensation starts, by wet adiabatic rate and clouds will
be formed.
Q.29) The atmosphere is mainly heated by the:
a) Short wave solar radiation
b) Long wave terrestrial radiation
c) Reflected solar radiation
d) Scattered solar radiation
Q.29) Solution (b)
Direct question from NCERT
Q.30) Consider the following the statements:
1. Coriolis force is due to the rotation of earth and acts perpendicular to the direction of
the flow of wind.
2. Friction force on air is due to the undulations on earth and acts in the direction of the
motion of the wind.
Select the correct statement:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.30) Solution (a)
Friction force acts in the direction opposite to the direction of the motion of the wind.
Q.31) Geostopic winds are high altitude winds which flows parallel to the isobars. Which
of the following statements are correct about Geostopic winds?
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1. The net force on geostopic winds is zero.
2. The friction does not act on geostropic winds
3. The winds blow with a uniform speed.
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 only
d) All of the above
Q.31) Solution (d)
The velocity and direction of the wind are the net result of the wind generating forces. The
winds in the upper atmosphere, 2 - 3 km above the surface, are free from frictional effect of
the surface and are controlled mainly by the pressure gradient and the Coriolis force. When
isobars are straight and when there is no friction, the pressure gradient force is balanced by
the Coriolis force and the resultant wind blows parallel to the isobar. This wind is known as
the geostrophic wind.
1. An air mass is defined as a large body of air having little horizontal and vertical variation
in temperature and moisture.
2. Air masses cannot be formed over oceans as a source region need to be homogenous.
3. Temperate cyclones are formed by convergence of two contrasting air masses.
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 3
d) All of the above
Q.32) Solution (c)
Oceans are a source region for air masses.
Q.33) Consider the following statements regarding Temperate Cyclones:
1. Temperate cyclones causes winter rains in west European countries and are good for
crops.
2. Torrential Rainfall is caused by cumulinimbus clouds.
3. These cyclones have an eye with calm weather.
4. They are formed only on the sea/ocean surface and are sustained by latent heat
provided by condensation of water vapour.
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5. These cyclone pushes westerlies which are responsible for winter rainfall in Northern
India.
a) 1 and 5
b) 1,2,3 and 4
c) 2,3 and 4
d) 3 and 5
Q.33) Solution (c)
Statements 2,3 and 4 are the characteristics of Tropical cyclones.
Q.34) In which of the following situations, condensation can take place?
1. The temperature of the air is reduced to dew point with its volume remaining constant.
2. When both the volume and the temperature are reduced
3. When moisture is added to the air through evaporation.
4. When temperature is increased with constant volume
a) 1,2 and 3
b) 1 only
c) 3 and 4
d) 2,3 and 4
Q.34) Solution (a)
Condensation is influenced by the volume of air, temperature, pressure and humidity.
Condensation takes place:
(i) when the temperature of the air is reduced to dew point with its volume remaining
constant;
(ii) when both the volume and the temperature are reduced;
(iii) when moisture is added to the air through evaporation.
However, the most favourable condition for condensation is the decrease in air
temperature.
Q.35) Generally the Rainfall occurring in Western Ghats is
a) Orographic rainfall
b) Convenctional rainfall
c) Cyclonic Rainfall
d) None of the above
Q.35) Solution (a)
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The moisture laden winds coming from the Arabian Sea are pushed upwards because of the
Western Ghat mountains, which causes rainfall.
Q.36) The organic deposits in the ocean are called Oozes. Consider the following
statements regarding the oozes:
1. The Oozes can be classified as Calcareous and Siliceous.
2. Calcareous oozes are not found below 1000m.
3. Radiolarian and Diatoms are types of calcareous oozes.
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
Q.36) Solution (c)
Oozes are broadly classified as calcareous and siliceous. Calcareous oozes are found up to
the depth of 4000m.
Calcareous oozes are further classified into Pteropod and Globigerina.
Siliceous oozes are classified as Radiolarian and diatom.
Q.37) Which of the following statements correctly defines Tektites?
a) They are extra terrestrial glass like ocean deposits.
b) They are the waves which make navigation possible in shallow rivers during a high tide.
c) They are large weeds floating on the ocean surface.
d) The fluorescence of the phytoplankton in the ocean is called tektites.
Q.37) Solution (a)
Cosmogenous sediments, which are of extraterrestrial origin, enter the earths high
atmosphere as blazing meteors or as dust particles. Their rate of accumulation is so slow
that they never accumulate as distinct layers. They occur as isolated grains in other
sediments. Most of them include translucent oblong glass like particles called Tektites.
Q.38) Which of the following regions has the maximum volume of the marine sediments?
a) Continental Shelves
b) Continental Slopes
c) Continental Rises
d) Deep Ocean Floors
Q.38) Solution (b)
Continental Shelves - 15%
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Continental Slopes - 41%
Continental Rises - 31%
Deep Ocean Floors 13%
Q.39) Coral Reefs are referred to as the rainforests of the sea because:
a) They generate an equal amount of oxygen.
b) They are formed with lush green herbs which do not shed their leaves.
c) They harbor a rich diversity of life.
d) All of the above
Q.39) Solution (c)
Self explanatory
Q.40) In which of the following places, corals are less likely to be found?
1. At the mouth of a river
2. Near turbidity currents
3. In abyssal plain with calm water
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) All of the above
Q.40) Solution (d)
The ideal conditions for corals to thrive:
Temperature around 21oC.
Salinity around 35 parts per thousand thats why they are not found at the mouth of a river
as fresh water decreases the salinity.
The water needs to be clear so that proper sunlight can penetrate thats why they are not
found near turbidity currents and abyssal plain.
1. Ocean Currents and tides are similar phenomenon.
2. The driving force for ocean currents is gravitational pull of the moon.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.41) Solution (d)

Ocean currents and Tides are totally different phenomenon.
The driving force for tides is gravitational pull of moon and sun.
Q.42) Consider the following statements regarding Ocean Salinity:
1. Horizontal distribution of salinity is shown by Isohalines which are imaginary lines
connecting the areas of similar salinity.
2. Due to high temperature, areas on the equator have the highest salinity.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.42) Solution (a)
Areas near the tropics have the highest salinity. The salinity decreases as we move towards
the equator due to high precipitation.
1. The salinity budget in ocean is not balanced, as salinity is gradually increasing.
2. The Thermo-Haline diagram (T-S diagram) helps to visualize the layering of water
masses.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.43) Solution (b)
The salinity budget of the ocean is a balanced one, i.e., the amount of salinity added into the
ocean is equal to the salinity lost or extracted by man, and consumed by marine plants,
animals, and microorganisms.
Q.44) Which of the following statements correctly explains Endorheic basin?
a) It is a closed drainage basin that retains water and allows no outflow to other external
bodies of water.
b) It is an underground water basin which is not accessible to humans.
c) It is a trough inside a sea.
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d) Seas which are separated from an ocean by a submarine ridge is called an Endorheic
Basin.
Q.44) Solution (a)
An Endorheic Basic is a closed drainage basin that retains water and allows no outflow to
other external bodies of water, such as rivers or oceans, but converges instead into lakes or
swamps, permanent or seasonal.
Q.45) Which of the following seas are not landlocked?
1. Greenland sea
2. Timor Sea
3. Aral sea
4. Arafura sea
a) 1,2 and 3
b) 2,3 and 4
c) 1,2 and 4
d) All of the above
Q.45) Solution (c)
Aral Sea is a land locked sea between Kazakistan and Uzbekistan.
Q.46) In which of the following situations an Oceanic Trench is formed?
1. Oceanic- Oceanic Plate convergence
2. Oceanic- Continental Plate Convergence
3. Oceanic- Oceanic Plate Divergence
4. Continental- Continental Plate Convergence
a) 1 and 2
b) 1,2 and 4
c) 2 only
d) All of the above
Q.46) Solution (a)
An oceanic trench is formed where a denser Oceanic plates gets subducted under a less
dense Continental or Oceanic plate. Some good examples of Trenches are Mariana Trech,
Aleutian trench etc.
Q.47) Which of the following statements are correct about tides?
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Neap tide has maximum range of tide.

Spring tide occurs when sun, moon and earth are in a straight line.
Neap tide occurs when moon and sun are perpendicular to each other.
Time between the high tide and low tide, when the water level is falling, is called ebb.

a) 1 and 2
b) 2,3 and 4
c) 1 and 4
d) All of the above
Q.47) Solution (b)
Spring Tide has the maximum range of tide.
Q.48) A narrow stretch of water connecting two seas is called:
a) Peninsula
b) Isthamus
c) Strait
d) Gulf
Q.48) Solution (c)
A Strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.
Q.49) Consider the following statements regarding Sargasso Sea:
1. It is a region trapped in a gyre in the middle of Pacific Ocean
2. It is the only sea on earth which has no coastline.
3. It is named after a common fish Sargassum which is endemic to this area and is found
in abundance.
a) 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
Q.49) Solution (c)
The Sargasso Sea, located entirely within the Atlantic Ocean, is the only sea without a land
boundary. Mats of free-floating sargassum, a common seaweed found in the Sargasso Sea,
provide shelter and habitat to many animals.
Q.50) Tsunamis are the waves generated by:
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a)
b)
c)
d)
Moons Pull
Tropical Cyclones
Earthquakes
Cloud bursts
Q.50) Solution (c)

Direct Question
Consider the map given below and answer the following questions (Q.16) and (Q.17):
Q.51) Four very important ports are marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4 Identify them:
a)
1. Bandar-e-Abbas
2. Amol
3. Baku
4. Chabahar
b)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Baku
Amol
Bandar-e-Abbas
Chabahar
1.
2.
3.
4.
Baku
Amol
Chabahar
Bandar-e-Abbas
c)
d)
1. Amol
2. Baku
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3. Bandar-e-Abbas
4. Chabahar
Q.51) Solution (d)
Q.52) Five independent Central Asian Countries are marked as A, B, C, D and E Identify
them correctly
a)
1. Turkenistan
2. Uzbekistan
3. Kazakhstan
4. Tajikistan
5. Kyrgystan
b)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Turkenistan
Kyrgystan
Tajikistan
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turkenistan
Tajikistan
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Kyrgystan
c)
d)
1. Turkenistan
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Tajikistan
Kyrgystan
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
Q.52) Solution (a)
Q.53) Consider the following - Io, Europa and Ganymede What are these?
a) Few among the 22 Satellites record launch by ISRO
b) Examples of cyber espionage attacks malwares
c) Examples of chemical warfare gases
d) Few among the 4 moons of Jupiter
Q.53) Solution (d)
Link: http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/nasas-juno-mission-sends-first-imageof-jupiter-its-moons/article8843147.ece
Q.54) The Canadian Pacific Railway, one of the longest railway lines of the world run from
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a)
b)
c)
d)
Vancouver to St. John's

Seatle to Halifax
Prince Rupert to St. John
Vancouver to Halifax
Q.54) Solution (d)

Fig: Canadian Pacific Railway
Q.55) Contemporary use of the term Kurdistan - "Homeland of the Kurds" or "Land of the
Kurds"- refers to areas relating to which of the following countries?
a) Turkey and Syria
b) Turkey, Syria and Iraq
c) Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran
d) Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Lebanon
Q.55) Solution (c)
Kurdistan - "Homeland of the Kurds" or "Land of the Kurds" - is a roughly defined geo
cultural region wherein the Kurdish people form a prominent majority population. Kurdistan
roughly encompasses the northwestern Zagros and the eastern Taurus mountain ranges.
Contemporary use of the term Kurdistan - "Homeland of the Kurds" or "Land of the Kurds"refers to areas relating to four countries - Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran
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Q.56) Gotipua is a traditional dance form of which of the following states?

a) Jharkhand
b) Odisha
c) West Bengal
d) Telangana
Q.56) Solution (b)
Q.57) Which spacecraft has attained the feat of becoming the first spacecraft to
accomplish landing in the outer solar system?
a) MOM
b) MAVEN
c) CubeSats
d) Cassini
Q. 57) Solution (d)
Cassini an unmanned spacecraft sent to Saturn; Became the first to enter it as well.
Q.58) Identify the project that envisages the use of helium-filled balloons to provide data
connectivity in remote regions
a) Project Balloon
b) Project Connectivity
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c) Project Loon
d) Project Bharat Jodo
Q.58) Solution (c)
https://www.google.com/loon/how/
Q.59) Consider the following
1. Rice Straw
2. Wheat Straw
3. Tur
4. Bamboo
Which of the following material/s mentioned above can be used to make ethanol?
a) Only 1
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) Only 1 and 4
Q.59) Solution (b)
Making ethanol from bamboo is a very common process in the North-East India.
Q.60) Which Ministry is responsible for implementing the Interest Subvention Scheme?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
c) Ministry of Agriculture
d) Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change
Q.61) Solution (c)
It was earlier implemented by the Ministry of Finance.
Interest Subvention Scheme
How much: 5% per annum to all farmers
For: Short term crop loan
Duration: up to 1 year
Up to: 3 lakh (2016-17)
Providers: Public & private sector banks + Cooperative Banks + RRBs + NABARD
Q.62) The Republic of Nauru recently became member of World Bank and International
Monetary Fund. Consider following statements about Nauru:
1. It is a tiny island country in Micronesia, northeast of Australia
2. It is the smallest sovereign state in the world after the Vatican City in terms of both
population and area.
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3. It will be the smallest member of the Fund. Please check
Select the correct code
a. Only 1 is correct.
b. 1 and 2 are correct
c. All of above are correct
d. None of the above
Q.62) Solution ()
It is the smallest sovereign state in the world after the Vatican City and Monaco in terms of
area.
It is at the ninth position in the least of worlds least populated countries
Q.63) Worlds longest and deepest tunnel Gotthard base tunnel was recently inaugurated.
It is located in
a. Europe
b. Japan
c. China
d. USA
Q.63) Solution (a)
Swizterland
Q.64) Consider the following statements in context of Tropic of cancer
1. It passes through Oman, Egypt, Algeria, The Bahamas and Cuba.
2. It cuts India thrice.
3. The interception point of tropic of cancer and prime meridian is located in Ecuador.
Select the incorrect code
a. Only 1
b. 1 and 2
c. 2 and 3 Should be 1 and 3
d. All are correct.
Q.64) Solution (c)
Does Not pass through cuba
Algeria has the interception point of tropic of cancer and prime meridian
Cuts India thrice. Gujarat to West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram
Q.65) Consider the following lakes and their respective locations.
Lakes
Location
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Toba
Titicaca
Ladoga
Great Salt Lake
Van
Vanern
Indonesia
Border of Peru and Chile
Russia
Mexico
Turkey
Norway
Which of the following is incorrectly matched

a. 1,3,5
b. 2,5
c. 2,4,6
d. 4,6
Q.65) Solution (a)
Peru and Bolivia- Lake Titicaca
USA- Great Salt Lake
Sweden- Lake Varen
Q.66) Which of the following mountain is renamed as Denali mountains recently.
a. Mt Logan
b. McKinley
c. Cotopaxi
d. Aconcagua
Q.66) Solution (b)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DenaliMount_McKinley_naming_dispute
Q.67) Consider the following countries and their respective overseas territories
1. Spain
Gibraltar
2. United Kingdom
Reunion islands
3. France
St. Helena
4. United States
Caymen islands
Which of the following is correctly matched
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 only
c. 1,3 and 4
d. None
Q.67) Solution (d)
Gibraltar- Britain
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Reunion Islands- France

St. Helena- UK
Cayman Islands- UK
Q.68) Saudi Arabia and Egypt have decided to build bridge connecting each other over Red
sea at the entrance of Gulf of Aqaba. Which of the following countries share the coastline
of gulf of aqaba
a. Egypt and Saudi Arabia
b. Egypt,Saudi Arabia and Israel
c. Egypt,Israel and Jordan
d. All
Q. 68) Solution (d)
Q.69) Consider the following rivers and their locations

River
Countries
1. Danube
France
2. Zambezi
Mozambique
3. Tigris
Syria
4. Colorado
Mexico
Which is incorrectly matched
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2
c. 1 and 4
d. None
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Q.69) Solution (a)

Danube- Austria, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Hungary, Ukraine, Croatia, Germany, Serbia,
Moldova
Zambezi- DR of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Botswana,
Tanzania, Namibia
Tigris- Iraq, Turkey, Syria
Colorado- Mexico and USA
Q.70. Salma Dam was recently inaugurated in Afghanistan by Indian Prime minister and
his Afghan counterpart. This dam is built across which river
a. Amu Darya
b. Kunar
c. Pech
d. None of the above
Q.70) Solution (d)
Salam dam is built on Hari river in Herat, Afghanistan
Q.71. Panama canal was recently in news. In this context, consider the following
statements
1. Republic of Panama is bordered by Costa Rica in the north and Columbia in the south.
2. Panama canal expansion project is also called as Third set of locks project.
3. This project doubles the existing capacity by adding two new lanes.
Select the incorrect code
a. Only 1
b. Only 3
c. 2 and 3
d. None
Q.71) Solution (b)
Panama canal extension project doubles the existing capacity by adding a single new lane.
Q.72)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Strait
Bab-el-Mandeb
Bass strait
Dover Strait
Hormuz Strait
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Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba
Tasman sea and South sea
English Channel and Bay of Biscay
Gulf of Persia and Gulf of Oman
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Select the incorrectly matched

a.
1 and 2
b.
1 only
c.
2 and 3
d.
1 and 3
Q.72) Solution ()
Only 4th option is correct.
Strait
1.
2.
Ocean
3.
4.
Bab-el-Mandeb
Bass strait
Dover Strait
Hormuz Strait
Joins
Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Separates Tasmania from Australia/ Tasman sea and Indian
English Channel and North Sea
Gulf of Persia and Gulf of Oman
Q.73)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Desert
Kalahari
Gibson
Simpson
Mojave
Patagonian
Location
Zimbabwe
Australia
United States
Mexico
Chile
Select the correctly matched

a.
2 and 3
b.
2 only
c.
1,2 and 4
d.
2,4 and 5
Q. 73) Solution (b)
Desert
1.
Kalahari
2.
Gibson
3.
Simpson
4.
Mojave
5.
Patagonian
Location
Namibia
Australia
Australia
USA
Argentina
Q.74) Equator does not pass through

a.
Kenya
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b.
c.
d.
Gabon
Uganda
Peru
Q.74) Solution (d)

Q.75)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Protocol(City)
Nagoya
Cartagena
Stockholm
Montreal
Rotterdam
Basel
Select the correctly matched
3,4 and 6
1,2,3,4 and 6
3 and 6
All are correctly matched
Location
Japan
Columbia
Sweden
Canada
Netherlands
Switzerland
Q.76) Solution (d)

Q.77) Prime minister Narendra Modi wants to cross three crucial latitude viz. Tropic of
Capricorn, Equator, Tropic of Cancer. In which of the following way he can do this?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Pretoria - Bhopal
Brasilia - Riyadh
Mauritius - Egypt
Canberra - Algiers
Q.77) Solution (d)

Refer Atlas
Q.78) Arrange the following local winds in North to South order of their presence1- Helm, 2-Berg, 3-Harmattan, 4-Fohn, 5-Bora
Select the correct code
a.
14523
b.
15432
c.
51423
d.
54132
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Q. 78) Solution (b)

Helm- England
Berg- South Africa
Harmattan- West Africa
FohnBora- Adriatic coast
Q.79) Black Sea is surrounded by which of the following countries?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ukraine,Russia,Armenia,Romania
Bulgaria,Turkey,Romania,Greece
Ukraine,Romania,Bulgaria,Georgia
Turkey,Russia,Romania,Albania
Q.79) Solution (c)
Q.80) Consider the following

1. Lake Tanganyika
2. Lake Volta
3. Lake Victoria
Which of the above lakes are not present in Kenya?
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a)
b)
c)
d)
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
All
Q.22) Solution (c)

Lake Victoria borders Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
Lake Volta is present in Ghana
Lake Tanganyika extends to 4 countries Burundi, Tanzania, DR Congo, and Zambia
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