IAS 2020

Prelims
TEST SERIES
Test - 30
Sectional Test - 5
GEOGRAPHY
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GENERAL STUDIES Test No.

GEOGRAPHY
30
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1. This type of forest is found in Northern 1. It is a large system of ocean currents
latitudes between 50° and 60°N; Biome of this that carry warm water from the tropics
type is not found in the south polar region. to regions further north.
Trees of this forest type have Needle leaves
2. Warning up of Indian ocean is one of the
that have a minimum surface area in order to
key driver behind AMOC.
minimize loss of moisture during winter.
Which of the following forest types is described Which of the above statements is/are
in the above passage? incorrect?

(a) Tropical Forests (a) 1 only

(b) Boreal Forests (b) 2 only

(c) Temperate Forests (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) None of the above (d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following characteristics of Shola 5. Which of the following statements is/are
Forests: correct?

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1. Evergreen stunted tropical montane 1. Unlike the equatorial rain forests,
forest coniferous forests are more uniform.
2. Isolated patches found in the valleys, 2. Northern parts of Canada represent the
separated by grasslands Siberian type of climate.
3. Found in higher ranges of the Western 3. Berry-bearing bushes in the tundra
Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala regions comprise the Arctic Prairies.
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Which of the above statements is/are 4. Unlike the equatorial rain forests,
incorrect? coniferous forests support dense
(a) 1 and 2 only undergrowth.
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) 1 and 3 only below:

(d) None of the above (a) 1 and 2 only

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(b) 1 and 3 only

3. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 2 and 4 only
LADIS – Least Available Depth Information
System: 3 and 4 only
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(d)
1. It is being implemented by Ministry of
Jal Shakti. 6. Consider the following statements regarding
2. It gives real-time data on the least phosphorous cycle:
available depths (LADs) to ships and 1. A phosphorous cycle is an example of a
cargoes. sedimentary cycle.
3. Presently the information of LADs is being 2. Phosphorous is mainly found as
used by all the national waterways. phosphates in the earth’s crust.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 3. Tectonic upliftment and denudation are
(a) 1 and 2 only the main processes responsible for the
phosphorus cycle.
(b) 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
4. Consider the following statements with (c) 2 and 3 only
reference to Atlantic Meridional Overturning
Circulation (AMOC): (d) 1, 2 and 3

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7. Match the following: 10. Match the following:
List I List II List I (Trench of List II (Region in
Pacific Ocean) Pacific Ocean)
A. Mediterranean 1. The temperature of
Climate the coldest month A. Aleutian trench 1. South East
below minus 3°C B. Karmadec trench 2. North
B. Cold Snow Forest 2. Cfb C. Atacama trench 3. South West
Climate
Select the correct answer from the code given
C. Marine West 3. Dw below:
Coast Climate
A B C
D. Subarctic 4. Cs
(a) 3 2 1
Climate
(b) 2 3 1
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: (c) 1 2 3

A B C D (d) 1 3 2

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(a) 3 2 1 4
11. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 4 1 2 3 Oceanic Deposits:
(c) 2 4 3 1 1. Oozes are associated with terrigenous
deposits.
(d) 1 3 4 2
2. Pelagic deposits consist of inorganic
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8. Consider the following statements:
3. The bottom of the Pacific Ocean is majorly
1. Oolong is one of the varieties of it. covered by red clay.
2. It is cultivated in the lesser and Sub Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Himalayan belts of the Eastern
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Himalayas. (a) 1 and 2 only

3. It is registered as a protected geographical (b) 1 and 3 only

indication (PGI) product from India. (c) 3 only
Which of the following items is discussed in (d) 1, 2 and 3
the above statements?
(a) Erode Turmeric 12. With reference to soil and its formation,
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consider the following statements:

(b) Indian Basmati rice
1. Soil particles are classified as sand, silt
(c) Govinda Bhog and clay.
(d) None of the above 2. Blowing of sand against exposed rock by
wind is called erosion.
9. Consider the following statements: 3. The texture of a soil is determined by the
soil particle’s shape.
1. Coral reefs are formed from the deposition
of dead algae. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Adam’s bridge consists of shoals. (a) 1 only
3. Barrier reefs are formed close to the (b) 1 and 2 only
shore line.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only 13. Consider the following statements regarding
different types of soil:
(c) 2 only
1. Valleys of Godavari and Krishna are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 dominated by Alluvial and Montane soil.

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 2. Arid soils have high infiltration 1. It is released by Stockholm Environment
(absorption) capacity. Institute.
3. Alluvial soils found in Duars have coarse 2. India topped in the list among the BRICS
particles. nations.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

14. Nusa Dua Summit, recently seen in news, 18. Match the following:
is related to which of the following global
concerns? List I (Indian List II (Nature)
Ocean Current)
(a) Terrorism
A. North-East 1. Warm and Stable
(b) Religious conflicts Monsoon Current

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(c) Political freedom B. South-West 2. Warm and
(d) Climate change Monsoon Current Unstable
C. Mozambique 3. Cold and
15. Consider the following statements regarding Current Unstable
Aichi Targets:
Select the correct answer from the code given
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1. These targets were set under Cartagena below:
Protocol to the Convention on
Biodiversity. A B C

2. They aim to address the causes of (a) 3 2 1

biodiversity loss. (b) 2 3 1
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (c) 1 2 3
(a) 1 only (d) 1 3 2
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(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 19. Consider the following statements regarding
Black Holes:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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1. Its gravity can squeeze only objects with

masses into an infinitely small point.
16. With reference to carbon footprint, consider
the following statements: 2. Advanced telescopes are used to view the
black holes.
1. It is the amount of greenhouse gases
released into the atmosphere by human Which of the above statements is/are correct?
activity. (a) 1 only
2. Fruits and vegetables have higher carbon
(b) 2 only
footprint than meat.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 20. Consider the following statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Relief rainfall is accompanied with
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 lightning and thunder.
2. Convectional rainfall occurs in regions
17. With reference to Environmental Democracy having continental type of climate.
Index (EDI), consider the following 3. More rainfall in Mahabaleshwar than in
statements: Pune is an example of frontal rainfall.

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 Which of the above statements is/are correct? 24. Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is a coupling
similar to that of El-Nino Southern Oscillation
(a) 1 and 2 only
(ENSO) but differs from it in many ways.
(b) 2 only Consider the following statements regarding
(c) 1 and 3 only Madden-Julian Oscillation:

(d) None of the above 1. Unlike El-Nino Southern Oscillation

which is a travelling pattern, Madden-
Julian Oscillation is a standing pattern.
21. With reference to Peninsular rivers, consider
the following statements: 2. It is good for Indian sub-continent as it
increases the amount of rainfall during
1. Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on Mahanadi
River. monsoon when it establishes on Indian
Ocean.
2. Krishna River rises from Trimbak
Plateau of North Sahyadri. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. Manjira is the left bank tributary of (a) 1 only
Godavari.
(b) 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 or 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only 25. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) None of the above Goldilocks zone:
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22. Consider the following statements regarding within which temperature is optimal
volcanoes: for a planetary surface to support liquid
water.
1. The Deccan plateau in India is formed by
the plutonic igneous rocks. 2. Apart from the Earth, Mercury, Venus
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2. Laccolith is saucer shaped igneous and Mars are other planets around the
intrusion. Sun which are in Goldilocks Zone.
3. Mt.Kratatau is situated between Java Which of the above statements is/are correct?
and Sumatra. (a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
Both 1 and 2
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(c)
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 or 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 26. Consider the following statements regarding,
‘NuGen Mobility Summit’:
23. With reference to Karewas formation, consider 1. It is a global summit which brings
the following statements: together automotive experts to discuss
1. They are lacustrine deposits. modern technologies related to mobility
and automobile sector.
2. Zafran – a famous variety of saffron is
cultivated on these deposits. 2. Recently, International Centre for
3. They lie between the Pir Panjal Range Automotive Technology (ICAT) hosted
and the Great Himalayan Range. this summit in Gurugram.

Which of the above statements are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 or 2

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27. Consider the following statements regarding C. Gangotri Glaciers 3. Ganga River
solstices:
D. Chemayungdung 4. Teesta River
1. The summer solstice occurs when the sun glacier
is directly over the Tropic of Cancer.
Select the correct answer using the code given
2. Solstices occur because the Earth’s axis below:
of rotation is tilted.
A B C D
3. Winter solstice marks the shortest day
and longest night. (a) 4 2 3 1
Which of the above statements are correct? (b) 2 1 3 4
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 2 4 3
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 3 1 4

(c) 2 and 3 only

31. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 1, 2 and 3 IAEA Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank:
1. It will be located at the Ulba Metallurgical
28. Consider the following: Plant in Oskemen, Uzbekistan.

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1. Palmyrah 2. It will be owned and controlled by the P+5
2. Oilpalm Countries and administered by IAEA.
3. Betelvine 3. This is first of its kind facilities.
4. Cocoa Which of the above statements is/are
incorrect?
5. Arecanut
(a) 1 only
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Which of the above are plantation crops?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 4 only
(c) 3 only
(b) 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 32. Consider the following statements regarding
Pre-monsoonal showers:
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29. With reference to the land policy, consider the 1. Nor Westers are useful for tea, jute and
following statements: rice cultivation in Bengal and Assam.
1. Kumarappa Committee is related to land 2. Mango Showers are a common
reforms. phenomenon in Kerala and coastal areas
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2. Parliament and state legislatures have of Karnataka.

the power to enact and implement land- Which of the above statements is/are correct?
reform laws.
(a) 1 only
3. Bringing uncultivated land under
cultivation was dealt with in second (b) 2 only
phase of land policy.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the above statements are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 33. Consider the following statements regarding
Jute Cultivation:
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. The suitable climate for growing jute is a
(d) 1, 2 and 3 warm and wet climate.
2. Sandy loams and clay loams are most
30. Match the following: suitable for jute cultivation.
Glaciers Rivers Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Zemu glaciers 1. Brahmputra River (a) 1 only
B. Bokhar Chu 2. Indus River (b) 2 only

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 (c) Both 1 and 2 37. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Lunar Eclipse?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Lunar Eclipse always occurs on a Full
Moon.
34. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding The Partnership for Action 2. When the angle between the Moon-
on Green Economy (PAGE)? Earth-Sun is 90 degrees, this position is
called Syzygy.
1. It was launched in 2013 as a response
to the call at Earth Summit (1992) Select the correct answer using the codes given
to support those countries wishing to below:
embark on greener and more inclusive (a) 1 only
growth trajectories.
(b) 2 only
2. It represents a mechanism to coordinate
UN action on green economy. (c) Both 1 and 2

Select the correct answer using the code given (d) Neither 1 nor 2
below:
38. Which of the following can be the causes of an
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(a) Earthquake in India?
(b) 2 only 1. Movement of Indian plate towards the
(c) Both 1 and 2 Eurasian plate

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Construction of Big Dams

3. Landslides due to anthropogenic
activities
35. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Life Cycle of a Star?
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1. If the initial mass of the star is less than
1.4 times the mass of the Sun it ends its
4. Nuclear test explosions
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
life as a Neutron Star.
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(a) 1 and 4 only
2. If the mass of the star is much more than
(b) 2 and 3 only
the mass of the sun it becomes white
dwarf star. (c) 1, 2 and 4 only

Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
below:
39. Consider the following statements regarding
1 only
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(a)
the Submarine Trenches and Deeps:
(b) 2 only
1. These are tectonically formed and are
(c) Both 1 and 2 found along the constructive plate
margins.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The largest number of deeps and trenches
are found in the Atlantic Ocean.
36. Consider the following statements regarding
the Asteroids: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. Asteroids are found between the orbits of (a) 1 only
Mars and Saturn. (b) 2 only
2. Asteroids exhibit the process of outgassing (c) Both 1 and 2
while passing close to the sun.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only 40. Which of the following statements is/are correct
(b) 2 only regarding Insequent Drainage System?
1. These are the streams which do not follow
(c) Both 1 and 2
the regional slopes and drain across the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 geological structures.

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 2. Those streams which originated prior to Select the correct answer using the code given
the upliftment of land surface are called below:
Superimposed Stream. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the codes given (b) 1, 2 and 5 only
below:
(c) 4 and 5 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 44. Which of the following statements is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct regarding Fjord Coasts?
1. These are formed due to submergence of
uplands carved by rivers under the sea.
41. Consider the following statements regarding
the Caledonian Mountains: 2. The northern part of the western coast of
India is an example of Fjord-coast.
1. These are the most ancient mountains,
but due to excessive weathering and Select the correct answer using the code given
erosion, they are partially found. below:

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2. These are named after the ancient (a) 1 only
Caledonian Mountains of USA.
(b) 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 45. Which of the following statements are correct
regarding Suitable conditions for wheat
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 cultivation in India:
1. Wheat thrives well in areas receiving an
42. Which of the following statements is/are annual rainfall of about 75 cm.
correct regarding Block Mountains?
2. The temperature should be high at the
1. These Mountains are the result of time of sowing.
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compressive forces, triggered by the

Select the correct answer using the code given
endogenetic forces.
below:
2. These are also called Horst Mountains.
1 only
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(a)
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 only
below:
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 46. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Kuiper Belt:
1. It is a donut-shaped region of icy bodies
43. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly beyond the orbit of Uranus.
matched? 2. It is also referred as the Oort cloud that
Volcano Place surrounds the solar system.

1. Santa Maria - Guatemala Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Galeras - Colombia (a) 1 only

3. Mount Merapi - Phillipines (b) 2 only
4. Taal Volcano - Indonesia (c) Both 1 and 2
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47. Which of the following features are formed 2. Conservation Reserves and Community
in the Middle Course (Stage of Maturity) of a Reserves were first introduced in the
river? Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
1. Piedmont alluvial plains 3. Marine Protected Area is a space in ocean
2. Meanders similar to parks on land.
3. Rapids Which of the above statements are correct?
4. Gorges (a) 1 and 2 only
5. Braided Channels (b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (c) 1 and 3 only
below:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2only
(b) 1,2 and 5 only 51. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) 3,4 and 5 only Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(PVTGs) in India:
(d) 1,2,3,4 and 5 only
1. Andaman & Nicobar is the only UT to
consist of PVTGs.

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48. Which of the following statements is/are correct
regarding National Clean Air Programme 2. PVTGs are categorized by Ministry of
(NCAP)? Tribal Affairs.
1. It aims to reduce particulate matter (PM) 3. Existence of pre-agricultural level of
pollution by 20-30% in at least 102 cities technology is one of the criteria for
by 2024. determining PVTG status.
2. Most of the cities chosen under this 4. Kota and Toto tribes are included in the
initiative are Tier-One cities.
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Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
list of PVTGs.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
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(a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
52. Consider the following statements:
49. Which of the following statements is/are 1. The Geochemical Baseline Atlas of India
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correct regarding Red and Yellow Soil?
1. The soil develops a reddish colour due to
a wide diffusion of iron in crystalline and
metamorphic rocks.
2. It looks yellow when it occurs in a
dehydrated form.
has been released by International Union
of Global Sciences (IUGS).
2. IUGS is a non-governmental scientific
organization of which India is a member.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 only
below: (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 53. Consider the following statements:
1. The incoming solar radiation on earth is
50. With reference to protected area network in known as insolation.
India, consider the following statements: 2. In solar system out of all terrestrial planet
1. Conservation reserves are government only Mars has more than one satellite.
owned whereas community reserves are 3. The position of the earth when it is
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 Which of the above statement is/are correct? 57. Which of the following factors is/are responsible
for weather formation of particular place?
(a) 1 only
1. Temperature
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Atmospheric Pressure
(c) 1 and 2 only
3. Latitude
(d) 1, 2 and 3 4. Precipitation
5. Topography
54. Consider the following statements regarding
Tropic of Capricorn: Select the correct answer using code given
below:
1. Its northern hemisphere equivalent is
Tropic of Cancer. (a) 2 and 4 only
2. It passes only through South American (b) 1, 3 and 5 only
and African Countries.
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Atacama Desert, Andes Mountains are
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
located on Tropic of Capricorn.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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58. The earth atmosphere is mixture of different
(a) 1 only gases. Near the earth surface it contains
mainly:
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) Nitrogen and oxygen
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
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55. Consider the following statements: (d) Oxygen and hydrogen
1. Relative humidity increases with increase
in temperature, while it decreases with 59. Which of following statements is incorrect
decrease in temperature. with reference to clouds?
2. The lower Gangetic plain is characterized (a) Stratus clouds are associated with
by humid climate with high temperature thunder storm and atmospheric in
throughout the year. stability.
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Which of the above statement is/are correct? (b) Sunny weather is found when there is
cumulonimbus cloud.
(a) 1 only
(c) Cumulus clouds are puffy and white.
2 only
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(b)
(d) Convectional rainfall is characterised by
(c) Both 1 and 2 the presence of Cumulonimbus cloud.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
60. Consider the following statements with
56. Which of the following crops is/are most reference to vision of Sagarmala project:
effective in controlling soil erosion? 1. To increase the turn-around time for
1. Maize India ports.
2. Wheat 2. To promote port based industrial and
manufacturing clusters.
3. Pigeon Pea
3. Coastal Community Development
4. Cotton through skill development and livelihood
Select the correct answer using the code given enhancement.
below: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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61. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 64. Consider the following statements regarding
(PMKSY) is amalgamation of which of the Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar:
following schemes: 1. It is the largest artificial lake in India
1. On Farm Water Management (OFWM). which is situated in Uttar Pradesh.
2. Integrated Watershed Management 2. It lake acts as a reservoir for Rihand Dam
Programme which is fed by Rihand river, a tributary
3. Micro Irrigation Programme of Ken.

4. Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Programme (a) 1 only
Select the answer using codes given below: (b) 2 only
(a) 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1,2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 or 2
(c) 1,2 and 4 only
65. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
agricultural soils in India:

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1. Black soil is black due to presence of
62. Geomagnetism is the study of the dynamics of
Titanferrous Magnetite.
the Earth’s magnetic field, which is produced
in the inner core. Consider the following 2. Red colour of the red soil is due to presence
statements regarding Geomagnetism: of Ferric Oxide.
1. There is a periodic reversal and excursion 3. After Alluvial soil, red soil is the second
of geomagnetic field at a particular time most abundant soil type in India.
interval. O Which of the above statements are correct?
2. The rocks of similar magnetic properties (a) 1 and 2 only
which are equidistant on both sides of
mid-oceanic ridge prove the phenomenon (b) 2 and 3 only
of geomagnetism. (c) 1 and 3 only
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Which of the above statements is/are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 66. Consider the following Statements regarding
India’s only active volcano, “The Barren Island
(c) Both 1 and 2 Volcano”:
(d) Neither 1 or 2 1. Barren Island Volcano is located in
Nicobar Island group.
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63. Consider the following statements regarding 2. It is a part of volcanic arc which extends
best practices followed in conservation from Sumatra to Myanmar.
agriculture and Zero Budget Natural
Farming: Which of the above statements is/are
incorrect?
1. Jivamrita, Bijamrita, Acchadana and
Whapasa are the four foundational (a) 1 only
factors of Zero Budget Natural Farming. (b) 2 only
2. Subhash Palekar is considered as the (c) Both 1 and 2
father of this technique.
(d) Neither 1 or 2
3. Karnataka was the first state to
implement this scheme in the country.
67. Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the above statements is/are Mediterranean climate:
incorrect?
1. Mediterranean climate is found only in
(a) 1 only the regions around the Mediterranean
(b) 2 only Sea.
2. Wheat, vine and olive are termed as
(c) 3 only
‘Mediterranean trinity’ of agricultural
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 Which of the above statements is/are correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (d) None of the above
(b) 2 only
71. Consider the following statements with
(c) Both 1 and 2 reference to crop seasons in India:
(d) Neither 1 or 2 1. India has three major cropping
seasons called Kharif, Rabi and Zaid.
68. Consider the following statements: 2. Watermelon, Toris, Cucumber are some
1. Namcha Barwa and Nanga Parbat are example of Zaid Kharif crop.
two peaks where Himalayas take a 3. The agricultural crop year in India is
syntaxial bend and turns southward. from July to June.
2. The Himalayas continues southward Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
from Arakan Yoma to Andaman and
Nicobar Islands. (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 only

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(b) 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
72. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 or 2 State of World Population-2019:
1. It is published by the United Nations
69. Consider the following statements about Population Fund.
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carbon fertilization:
2. It highlights the threat to women’s
1. It increases the efficiency of water utility reproductive rights posed by emergencies
in the plants. caused by conflict or climate disasters.
2. It helps the plants to grow even in less Which of the above statements is/are correct?
nutrient soil.
(a) 1 only
3. The reproductive biomass growth as well
as vegetable biomass growth usually (b) 2 only
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increased by elevated carbon dioxide.

(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
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(b) 2 and 3 only 73. Consider the following statements regarding

Seismic Zones in India:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. National Disaster Response Force has
(d) 1, 2 and 3 grouped the country into four seismic
zones.
70. Consider the following statements: 2. Entire northeastern India is classified
1. Extra tropical cyclones can cover large under Zone - V.
areas and can originate over land and Which of the above statements is/are correct?
sea.
(a) 1 only
2. Presence of coriolis force is not a favorable
condition for formation of Tropical (b) 2 only
Cyclones.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Extra tropical cyclones move from west
to east while tropical cyclones move from (d) Neither 1 nor 2
east to west.
74. Which of the following statements is/are
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
correct regarding Continental Shelf?
(a) 1only 1. Continental Shelf is the gently sloping
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 2. The gradient of the Continental Shelf is 78. Which of the following theories is related to
more than continental slope region. the Origin of the Universe?
Select the correct answer using the codes given (a) Nebular Hypothesis
below:
(b) Binary theory
(a) 1 only
(c) Chamberlain and Moulton theory
(b) 2 only
(d) Hoyle’s concept of steady-state
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 79. Arrange the following events of Geological
Time Scale in chronological order:
75. Consider the following statements regarding 1. First fish
Composition of Atmosphere:
2. First reptile
1. Nitrogen and oxygen make up nearly
80% of the clean, dry air. 3. Blue-green algae
2. CO2 makes up 0.93% and Argon makes 4. Dinosaurs
up 0.03% of the atmoshpheric air.
Select the correct answer using the code given

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Which of the above statements is/are correct? below:
(a) 1 only (a) 3-2-1-4
(b) 2 only (b) 1-3-4-2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3-1-4-2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 3-1-2-4

correct regarding Insolation?

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76. Which of the following statements is/are

1. Earth receives Sun’s radiation in the

80. Match the following:
List I List II
form of long waves. 1. Plutonic Rocks A. Cooling of the lava
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2. The earth reflects back the heat received at the
into space as short-wave radiation during Earth’s surface.
night. 2. Volcanic Rocks B. A type of extrusive
Select the correct answer using the codes given landform.
below:
3. Mid-Oceanic C. A type of intrusive
(a) 1 only Ridge Volcanoes landform.
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(b) 2 only 4. Batholiths D. Cooling of the

(c) Both 1 and 2 magma in the
Crust.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
77. Consider the following statements regarding
Heat Budget of Earth: (a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
1. Earth is gradually heating over the years (b) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
and adding to Global Warming due to
Heat Budget. (c) 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
2. Albedo can be defined as a measure of (d) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
how much light that hits a surface is
absorbed without being reflected back.
81. Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Advection:
(a) 1 only 1. The transfer of heat through vertical
movement of air is called advection.
(b) 2 only
2. Due to convection process, northern India
(c) Both 1 and 2
experiences local winds called ‘loo’ during
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 summer season.

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 Which of the above statements is/are correct? 86. Which of the following pairs are incorrectly
matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Soil Location

(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Alluvial - Middle Ganga plain and

the Brahmaputra plain
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Black - Andhra Pradesh and some
parts of Tamil Nadu
82. The Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas
region has distinguishing features from 3. Red and - Bihar, coastal areas of
the point of view of physiography like the Yellow West Bengal, Odisha and
‘Shiwalik’ and ‘Dun formations’ etc. In this Tamil Nadu
context, consider the following statements:
4. Laterite - Hilly areas of Odisha and
1. Dehra Dun is the largest of all the duns. Assam
2. Silent Valley is situated in Uttarakhand
5. Peaty - Eastern and Southern
Himalayas.
part of the Deccan Plateau
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below:
(b) 2 only (a) 1, 3 and 5 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 3 and 5 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
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(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
83. “These extend from the east of the Bhutan
Himalayas up to the Diphu pass in the east.
The general direction of the mountain range 87. Which of the following statements regarding a
is from southwest to northeast. Some of the river system is correct?
important mountain peaks of the region are
(a) Consequent streams are those whose
Kangtu and Namcha Barwa”. The Himalaya
course follows the original slope of the
region in this quotation is:
surface.
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(a) Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas

(b) Trellised drainage pattern resembles the
(b) Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas branches of a tree.
(c) Arunachal Himalayas Insequent streams generally follow the
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(c)
(d) Kashmir or Northwestern Himalayas paths determined by rock structure.
(d) Dendritic drainage develops over areas
84. Which of the following is not the tributary of having alternate layers of hard and soft
Brahmaputra River? rocks.
(a) Rango Tsangpo
88. Match the following:
(b) Dihang
List I List II
(c) Dibang
(d) Lohit A. Corrasion 1. Loosening of materials
by river water

85. Drainage Basin of Mahanadi River does not B. Attrition 2. Mechanical grinding of
lie in: river’s traction load
(a) Madhya Pradesh C. Corrosion 3. Wear and tear of
materials as they collide
(b) Chattisgarh
one another
(c) Andhra Pradesh
D. Hydraulic 4. Chemical action of water
(d) Odisha Action on rocks

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 Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the code given
below: below:
A B C D A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4 (a) 1 2 3 4

(b) 2 3 4 1 (b) 2 1 4 3

(c) 4 1 3 2 (c) 4 3 1 2

(d) 1 4 2 3 (d) 3 4 2 1

89. Which among the following is “not” a source of 92. Which of the following relates to Polar fleeing
force?
energy that drives the endogenetic processes?
(a) Revolution of the Earth
(a) Rotational and Tidal Friction of Earth
(b) Rotation of the earth
(b) Ultimate energy from the sun
(c) Gravitation
(c) Primordial heat from Earth’s origin

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(d) Tides
(d) Radioactivity

93. How is the transform boundary different from

90. Match the following landforms of karst regions the convergent boundary of plates?
with their characteristics.
1. Unlike the transform boundary, the
List I List II convergent boundary is formed when two
plates move away from each other.
A. Swallow holes
B. Uvalas
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1. Long, narrow trenches
2. Funnel-shaped with a
circular opening
2. New crust is generated in convergent
boundaries, while crust is destroyed in
transform boundaries.
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C. Sink holes 3. Sub-rounded shallow Which of the above statements is/are correct?
depressions
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer from the code given
(b) 2 only
below:
(c) Both 1 and 2
A B C
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 2 1 3
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(b) 1 2 3 94. The term El Niño refers to the large-scale ocean-

(c) 2 3 1 atmosphere climate interaction linked to a
periodic warming in sea surface temperatures
(d) 3 1 2 across the central and east-central Equatorial
Pacific. Consider the following statements
91. Match the following landforms of limestone regarding El Nino:
and chalk regions with their characteristics. 1. During the El Nino, the Peruvian coast
List I List II witness cold currents in place of usual
warm currents of normal years.
A. Coombes 1. Very large depressions
2. During the El Nino, South American
due to faulting
coast witnesses good amount of rainfall.
B. Stalactites 2. Isolated, Rectangular Which of the above statements is/are correct?
blocks
(a) 1 only
C. Clints 3. Dry valleys in chalk
regions (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
D. Poljes 4. Broad base with tapered
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95. Which of the following is/are the characteristic (c) 1 and 3 only
features of cyclones formed in Bay of Bengal?
(d) None of the above
1. The warm sea surface temperature is
favorable for cyclone formation as it is
driven by latent heat of condensation. 98. Consider the following statements regarding
the circulation of planetary winds:
2. Cyclones developed in Bay of Bengal
always move towards Andaman & 1. The planetary winds deflect according to
Nicobar Islands. the Ferrel’s Law.
3. Cyclone gets strong when they hit land. 2. Westerlies blow from Subpolar pressure
Select the correct answer using the code given belts to sub-tropical belts.
below: 3. Polar easterlies blow towards the poles.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only

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96. Which of the following statements regarding (d) 1, 2, and 3
Jet Stream is/are correct?
1. They are the broad bands of weak wind 99. Which of the following events have shaped
in the upper levels of the troposphere. the evolution of the drainage pattern of the
2. The jet stream is the strongest near the Peninsular rivers?
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Poles. 1. Upliftment of the Himalayas in the
3. Rossby Waves are the meandering Jet tertiary period.
Streams. 2. Downwarping of western flank of the
Select the correct option using the codes given Western Ghats.
below: 3. Slight tilting of the Peninsular block.
(a) 3 only Which of the above statements are correct?
1 and 2 only
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(b)
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
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97. Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly (d) 1, 2, and 3

matched?
1. Dhupgarh: Vindhyan range 100. What causes rainfall on the coastal areas of
2. Amarkantak: Satpura range Tamil Nadu in the beginning of winter?
3. Gali Konda: Palkonda range (a) South-West monsoon
Select the correct option using the codes given (b) North Eastern monsoon
below:
(c) Temperate cyclones
(a) 1 only
(d) Local air circulation
(b) 2 only

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