NCERT Geography

1. Consider the following statements:

1. India has an area of 38.2 lakh sq. km.
2. India extends from north to south to about 2900 km.
3. India extends from west to east between 68°7' E and 97°25' E.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1 and 2
b. only 2
c. only 2 and 3
d. only 3
Ans - d
Explanation -
Statement 1 is incorrect - India has an area of 32.8 lakh square kilometers
Statement 2 is incorrect: India's expansion from north to south is about 3200 kilometers and its expansion from east to
west is about 2900 kms.
Statement 3 is correct

2. Consider the following statements:

1. India's terrestrial boundary is linked to 7 countries
2. Sikkim is the smallest state in India in terms of area.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1
b. only 2
c. 1 and 2 both
d. neither 1 nor 2
Ans – a
Explanation: The first statement is correct: India's terrestrial border connects 7 countries- Afghanistan, Pakistan, China,
Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Statement 2 is wrong because Goa is the smallest state in India in terms of
area and Rajasthan is the largest state.

3. Arrange the following categories in order from south to north:

1. Satpura
2. Shivalik
3. Nilgiris
4. Vindhya
Codes:
a. 1234
b. 3142
c. 3412
d. 2413
Ans - b
Explanation - The correct order of categories from south to north is:
Nilgiris - Satpura - Vindhya – Shivalik

4. Consider the following statements:

1. Mahogany, Ebony and Rosewood trees are mainly found in the region of Central India in India.
2. Tropical autumn forests are mainly found in India.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1
b. only 2
c. 1 and 2 both
d. neither 1 nor 2
Ans - b
Explanation: Mahogany, Ebony and Rosewood trees are found in tropical rainforests. The trees are found in the
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, some parts of the north-eastern states and the Western Ghats. Hence, the statement is a
false. The 2nd statement is correct: tropical autumn forests are found in very large parts of our country, also called
monsoon forests. The important trees found in these are Sal, Teak, Peal, Neem and Rosewood.

5. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

1. Yanam - Andhra Pradesh
2. Mahe - Kerala
3. Karikal - Karnataka
4. Pondicherry - Tamil Nadu
Codes:
a. only 1 and 2
b. only 2
c. only 3
d. only 3 and 4
Ans - c
Explanation: Pondicherry is a Union Territory with different districts located in three different states. Yanam is located in
Andhra Pradesh, Mahe is located in Kerala and Karaikal and Pondicherry are situated in Tamil Nadu.

6. Consider the following statements:

1. The Himalayan mountain range 'Tethys' has evolved from the conditioning of sedimental rocks of geo-
orientation.
2. The Himalayan mountain range extends about 2400 kilometers in length.
3. Its width is 400 km in Kashmir and 150 km in Arunachal Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1 and 2
b. only 2
c. only 3
d. All of the above
Ans - d
Explanation - All the above statements are correct. The Himalayan mountain range 'Tethys' has evolved from the
conditioning of sedimental rocks of geo-orientation. The Himalayan mountain range is spread over a length of about
2400 km. Its width is 400 kms in Kashmir and 150 km in Arunachal. The height of its eastern part has more diversity than
the western part. The Himalayas can be divided into three parts: the great Himalayas, the lower Himalayas and the
Shivalik Himalayas.

7. Which of the following peak is not located in India?

a. Nanga Parbat
b. Kamet
c. Namcha Barwa
d. Annapurna
Ans - d
Explanation: Annapurna Shikhar is located in Nepal with a height of 8078 meters. The rest of the peak is located in India.

8. Consider the following statements:

1. The peninsular plateau is found in narrow and deep valleys.
2. The southern plateau is higher in the west and has less gradient in the east.
3. The Karbi Anglong Plateau is the only extension of the southern plateau.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1 and 2
b. only 2 and 3
c. only 1 and 3
d. All of the above
Ans - b
Explanation -
Statement 1 is incorrect: Wide and shallow valleys are found in the peninsular plateau. The peninsular plateau was
formed due to the breakdown and runoff of the Gondwana land. The two main parts of which plateau are the middle
high ground and the Deccan Plateau.
Statement 2 is correct - The South Plateau is high in the west and is low gradient towards the east.
Statement 3 is correct - a part of the south plateau is seen in the north east known as the Karbi Anglong Plateau. It has
been separated from the Chhota Nagpur Plateau by a fault.

9. Which of the following is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?

a. Anaimudi
b. Doda betta
c. Mahendra Giri
d. Shevroy
Ans - c
Explanation: Anaimudi and Doda betta are shikhars located on the Western Ghats. Among them is Anaimudi, the
highest peak of the Western Ghats. The highest peak of the Eastern Ghats is Mahendra Giri with a height of about 1500
meters. The hills of Shevroy and Javadi are also located in the southwest of the Eastern Ghats.

10. Consider the following statements:

1. Sambhar Lake is the largest saltwater lake in India.
2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are actually the peaks of the submerged mountain ranges.
3. India's only active volcano is located on Lakshadweep.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1 and 2
b. only 2
c. only 3
d. All of the above
Ans - b
Explanation -
Statement 1 is incorrect - Sambhar Lake is located in Rajasthan but it is not the largest salt water lake in India. Chilika
Lake in Orissa is India's largest saltwater lake.
Statement 2 is Correct - Andaman & Nicobar Islands are the peaks of submerged mountain ranges
Statement 3 is incorrect - India's only active volcano is located on the Barren Islands of Andaman and Nicobar Island.

11. Consider the following statements:

1. While most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial, most of the rivers in the peninsula are seasonal.
2. Peninsular rivers have more length than Himalayan rivers
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1
b. only 2
c. 1 and 2 both
d. neither 1 nor 2
Ans - a
Explanation -
Statement 1 is correct - Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial, most of the rivers in the peninsula are seasonal.
Statement 2 is Wrong - Peninsular rivers are less in length than the Himalayan rivers.

12. Consider the statements related to the Indus River:

1. Nubra River in Ladakh region joins Indus.
2. Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum join together the Indus River near Mithankot in Pakistan.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1
b. only 2
c. 1 and 2 both
d. neither 1 nor 2
Ans - c
Explanation -
Indus River originates from Tibet near Mansarovar Lake. In Ladakh region, the River Zaskar, Nubra, Shyok and Hunza join
Indus. Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum join together in the Indus River near Mithankot in Pakistan. The Indus River
then flows southward into the Arabian Sea. Its total length is about 2900 km.

Consider the statements related to river Ganga:

1. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda join together at Karnaprayag in Uttarakhand and are called Ganga.
2. Ganga enters the plains except the hilly part of Haridwar
3. Yamuna river flows parallel to the left bank of the Ganges and meets the Ganges in Prayagraj
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1 and 2
b. only 2
c. only 3
d. only 2 and 3
Ans - b
Explanation -
Statement 1 is incorrect - Bhagirathi and Alaknanda join together at Devprayag in Uttarakhand and are called Ganga.
Statement 2 is correct - Ganga enters the plains except the hilly part of Haridwar
Statement 2 is Wrong - Yamuna river flows parallel to the right bank of the Ganges and meets the Ganges in Prayagraj.

14. Which of the following is located on the water divide between the Indus and river Ganga systems?
a. Srinagar
b. Ambala
c. Haridwar
d. Rohtak
Ans - b
Explanation: Ambala Nagar is situated on a water divide between the Indus and river Ganga systems.

15. What is the name of the Brahmaputra River known in Bangladesh?

a. Tsangpo
b. Meghna
c. Jamuna
d. Padma
Ans - c
Explanation: The Brahmaputra River is called Tsangpo in Tibet and Jamuna in Bangladesh. When the same Ganga and
Brahmaputra meet together, they are known as Meghna.

16. Consider the following statements:

1. Narmada originates from Satpura ranges in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh.
2. It flows west and into a fault valley.
3. Most of the tributaries of Narmada meet the mainstream at right angle.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1
b. only 2
c. only 1 and 3
d. only 2 and 3
Ans - d
Explanation -
Statement 1 is incorrect - The origin of Narmada is near Amarkantak Hill in Madhya Pradesh. While the origin of Tapi
river is from Satpura ranges in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.

17. Consider the following statements:

1. Godavari river is the largest river in the peninsula.
2. Cauvery river is also known as 'South Ganga'
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1
b. only 2
c. 1 and 2 both
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans - a
Explanation -
Statement 1 is correct
Statement 2 is incorrect - it is also known as South Ganga due to the large expansion and size of river Godavari.

18. Which of the following are tributaries of Cauvery:

1. Amravati
2. Bhavani
3. Kabini
4. Ghatprabha
5. Bhima
Codes:
a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
b. 2, 3, 4, 5
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3
Ans - d
Explanation: The major tributaries of the Cauvery river are Amravati, Bhawani, Hemavati and Kabini. The Cauvery river
originates from the Brahmagiri of the Western Ghats and joins the Bay of Bengal flowing in the east. Its total length is
760 km.

19. Shivsamundram Waterfall is situated on which of the following river?

a. Krishna
b. Cauvery
c. Baitarani
d. Koyna
Ans - b
Explanation: The Shivsamundram Waterfall is the second largest waterfall in India that formed by Cauvery River.

20. Consider the following statements:

1. Oxbow Lake is constructed in the Spit and Barrier areas on the coast.
2. Wular Lake is India's largest freshwater natural lake.
3. Most of the freshwater lakes are located in the Himalayan region.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. only 1
b. only 2
c. only 1 and 3
d. only 2 and 3
Ans - d
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect – Oxbow Lake is constructed in the areas where flooding happens due to its
meandering.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct.

21. Consider the following statements:

1. Western jet currents in India flow south of Himalayas throughout the year.
2. In the summer months, the eastern jet stream flows over peninsular India at about 14° north latitude.
3. Due to western jet flow, western disturbances in the winter months come from the Mediterranean Sea area to
the north western part of India.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 2 and 3
c. Only 1 and 3
d. All of the above
Ans - b
Explanation - Statement 1 Is Incorrect - Western jet stream in India flow south of the Himalayas throughout the year
except summer.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct.

22. Consider the following statements related to monsoon:

1. The impact of monsoon lasts between about 20° north and 20° south in tropical regions.
2. Monsoon in India lasts from early June to mid-September.
3. Monsoon rainfall in Delhi is usually from Arabian Sea branch.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 2
c. Only 3
d. Only 2 and 3
Ans - a
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Statement 3 is incorrect - In Delhi, monsoon rainfall usually occurs from the Bay of Bengal branch.

23. The 'Mango Shower' at the end of summer, also known as pre-monsoon rainfall, is usually in which of the following
areas?
a. Punjab
b. Uttar Pradesh
c. Kerala
d. West Bengal
Ans - c
Explanation: The 'Mango Shower' in Karnataka and Kerala at the end of summer causes early ripening of mangoes.

24. Consider the statements related to the retreat of monsoon:

1. The retreat of monsoon clears the sky and reduces temperatures.
2. Places become dry during the retreat of monsoon.
3. This causes rainfall on the Coromandel coast due to origin of cyclone.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Only 3
d. All of the above
Ans – c
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect- The retreat of monsoon clears the sky and increases the temperature.
Statement 2 is incorrect- Places are humid during the retreat of monsoon. Due to high temperature and humidity, the
weather in the day becomes helpless, commonly known as 'Kawar Ki Umas'.
Statement 3 is correct.

25. What types of forests are related to the following features:

1. It rains from 70 centimetres to 200 centimetres.
2. Trees in these forests shed their leaves in the dry summer.
3. Teak is the most prominent species of these forests.
Codes:
a. Tropical Rain Forest
b. Tropical Deciduous Forest
c. Thorn Forest
d. Mountain Forest
Ans - b
Explanation- All the above features belong to tropical deciduous forests. This forest is spread over the largest area in
India. They are also called monsoon forests.

26. Match the following:

Biosphere Niche State
a. Nokrek 1. Chhattisgarh
b. Dihang Dibang 2. Madhya Pradesh
c. Panchmarhi 3. Meghalaya
d. Achanakmar-Amarkantak 4. Arunachal Pradesh
Codes:
a) a1 b2 c3 d4
b) a3 b4 c2 d1
c) a4 b3 c2 d1
d) a3 b4 c1 d2
Ans - b
Explanation –
a. Nokrek 3. Meghalaya
b. Dihang Dibang 4. Arunachal Pradesh
c. Panchmarhi 2. Madhya Pradesh
d. Achanakmar–Amarkantak 1. Chhattisgarh

27. Which year was the first census in India held?

a. 1862
b. 1872
c. 1881
d. 1909
Ans - b
Explanation: The census was first held in India in 1872. However, a complete census could be conducted for the first
time in 1881. Since then, census is held every 10 years.

28. Consider the following statements:

1. The number of women per one lakh males is called sex ratio.
2. India's sex ratio as per census 2011 is 924 which is higher than the sex ratio of 2001 census.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. 1 and 2 both
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans - d
Explanation: The number of women per 1000 males is called sex ratio. As per census 2011, the sex ratio of India is 924
which is less than that of 2001 census. In the 2001 census, the sex ratio was 933 which has now come down to 924.

29. Consider the following statements:

1. Red soil is also called 'regur' soil.
2. Red soils are mainly found in the north western part of the Deccan Plateau region.
3. The red colour of this soil is due to the ferrous metal present in it.
Which of the above statements is correct?
a. Only 1 and 2
b. Only 2
c. Only 3
d. All of the above
Ans - c
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect- Black soil is also called 'regur' soil.
Statement 2 is incorrect - Red soil has evolved mainly in the eastern and southern parts of the Deccan Plateau.
Statement 3 is correct.

30. Which of the following soil is more suitable for cashew crop?
a. Alluvial soil
b. Black Soil
c. Red Soil
d. Laterite Soil
Ans - d
Explanation: Red laterite soil is more suitable for cashew crop which is found in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.

31. Which was the year when Project Tiger started?

A 1971
B 1972
C 1973
D 1974
Ans - c
Explanation- Project Tiger was stated in year 1973.

32. Consider the following statements related to Joint forest management programme:
1. It was started in year 1988.
2. It highlighted the importance of the role of local communities in the management and the
reconstruction of degraded forests.
Which option was/ were correct above mentioned:
A Only 1
B Only 2
C Only 1 and 2
D Neither 1 nor 2
Ans - c
Explanation- Joint forest management programs in India highlight the importance of the role of local
communities in the management and reconstruction of the degraded forests. These programs were
formally started in year 1988. Institutions are formed at village level in Joint Forest Management
under Forest Department. In which officers of rural and forest department work jointly.

33 Match the following:

Dam River
a Salal Project 1 Chinav River
b Hirakund 2 Krishna River
c Naga arjun Sagar 3 Mahanadi
d Mettur 4 Kaveri River
Code-
A a1 b2 c3 d4
B a1 b3 c2 d4
C a3 b1 c4 d2
D a3 b4 c1 d2
Ans - b
Explanation -
Salal Project- Chinav River
Hirakund- Mahanadi
Nagarjuna Sagar - Krishna River
Mettur - Kaveri River
34 In which of the following states it has been made necessary to construct roof rainwater harvesting
structures in every house?
A Andra Pradesh
B Meghalaya
C Kerala
D Tamil Nadu
Ans - d
Explanation- Tamil Nadu is the only state in the country where it has been made necessary to
construct roof rainwater harvesting structures in every house.

35 'Dipa' which is a type of 'shearing combustion system' agriculture is practiced in which of the
following areas?
A Manipur
B Assam
C Chhattisgarh
D Uttarakhand
Ans - c
Explanation- Dipa agriculture is prevalent in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh and Andaman and
Nicobar Islands.

36 Which of the following is not a Rabi crop?

A pea
B Corn
C gram
D Mustard
Ans - b
Explanation -
 Rabi crops are sown in winter. And it harvested in summer. This includes wheat, barley, peas,
gram and mustard.
 Kharif crops are sown with the arrival of monsoon. And it harvested in the month of September
and October. These include - rice, maize, jowar, millet, tur, moong, urad, cotton, groundnut,
soybean and jute.

37 For which crop the following conditions are necessary?

1. Necessary for a humid, moist and frosty climate throughout the year.
2. Uniform rain showers throughout the year.
3. Abundant cheap and skilled labor required.
Code:
A Pulse
B Oilseeds
C Tea
D Cotton
Ans - c
Explanation- Suitable conditions are necessary for tea cultivation. Tea cultivation comes under
planting agriculture. Its main producing States are - Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

38 Which one of the following is wrong matched?

A Badam mountain Mine area- Odisha
B Bailadila Hill Mine Area - Chhattisgarh
C Kudremukh Mine Area - Andra Pradesh
D Ratnagiri Mining Area - Maharastra
Ans - c
Explanation- Kudremukh mine area is located in the Western Ghats in Karnataka. From here, iron
ore is sent to the port near Bangalore by a pipeline.

39 Which of the following state is the largest producer of manganese?

A Odisha
B Madhya Pradesh
C Karnataka
D Jharkhand
Ans - a
Explanation- Odisha is the largest producer of maganese.

40 The mines at Balaghat, Singhbhum and Khetri are famous as producers of which of the following
minerals?
A Copper
B Bauxite
C Asbestos
D Manganese
Ans - a
Explanation- Copper reserves are very less in India. The Balaghat mines of Madhya Pradesh
produce about 52% of the country's copper. Singhbhum district of Jharkhand and Khetri mines of
Rajasthan are also famous for copper.

41 Consider the following statements:

1. Tertiary coalfields in India are found in the southern states
2. Major reserves of lignite coal are found in the North Eastern states
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A Only 1
B Only 2
C 1 and 2 Both
D Neither 1 nor 2
Ans - d
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect - Tertiary coal field in India is found in North-Eastern states like Meghalaya,
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Statement 2 is incorrect - Lignite is a low grade coal. Its main store is found in Naveli, Tamil Nadu
state.

42 Which of the following regions derives the largest share of total petroleum product in India?
A Assam
B Gujarat
C Mumbai
D Krishna Godavari Basin
Ans - c
Explanation – In India 63% of the total petroleum production comes from Mumbai. Whereas,18%
from Gujarat and 16% comes from Assam.

43 What is the total length of Hazira-Vijaypur-Jagdishpur gas pipeline?

A 950 Kilometer
B 1400 Kilometer
C 1700 Kilometer
D 1900 Kilometer
Ans - c
Explanation- Hazira - Vijaypur - Jagdishpur gas pipeline is 1700 km long.
44 Which of the following nuclear fuel is found in Monazite sands found in Kerala?
A Uranium
B Plutonium
C Thorium
D All of the above
Ans - c
Explanation - Thorium is found in the monazite sand found in Kerala.

45 Consider the following statements related to National Highways:

1. Sher Shah Suri road which connecting Delhi and Amritsar is known as National Highway-1.
2. National Highway-7 is the longest highway that connects Varanasi to Kanyakumari.
3. National Highway-15 is built parallel to the India-Pakistan border.
Which of the above statements is correct?
A Only 1 and 2
B Only 2
C Only 3
D All of the above
Ans - d
Explanation- National highways connect the rest of the country. These are constructed and
maintained by the Central Public Works Department. Sher Shah Suri road which connecting Delhi
and Amritsar is known as National Highway-1.While, National Highway-7 is the longest highway
which connects Varanasi to Kanyakumari.Whereas, National Highway-15 is built parallel to the India-
Pakistan border.

46 Consider the following statements:

1. Kandla port was developed as the first port after the independence of India.
2. Kandla is a tidal port.
3. Paradip port in Orissa is the oldest artificial port in our country.
Which of the above statement is correct?
A Only 1 and 2
B Only 2 and 3
C Only 3 and 1
D All of the above
Ans - a
Explanation -
Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Whereas, Statement 3 is wrong - Chennai is the oldest artificial port in our country.

47 Consider the following statements:

1. The standard meridian of India is chosen on a coefficient of longitude 7° 30'
2. Indian Standard Time is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time
3. The Indian Standard Meridian line passes through four states
Which of the above statement is correct?
A Only 1
B Only 1 and 2
C Only 3
D All of the above
Ans - a
Explanation-
Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect – Because, Indian Standard Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich
Middle Time.
Statement 3 is incorrect - Indian Standard Meridian line passes through Uttar Pradesh, Madhya
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh in these five states.

48 Arrange the following countries in descending order of the length of their terrestrial border with
India.
1. China
2. Pakistan
3. Bangladesh
4. Nepal
5. Myanmar
Code
A 1, 2,3,5,4
B 1, 3,2,4,5
C 3, 2,1,4,5
D 3, 1,2,4,5
Ans - d
Explanation -
Decreasing the length of India's terrestrial border - Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar
and Bhutan

49 Which area is related to the following characteristics?

1. Lepcha tribe is found here
2. Duar topography is found here which has been used for planting tea gardens.
3. This area is known for orchid
Code:
A Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas
B Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalaya
C Kashmir or North Western Himalaya
D Arunachal Himalaya
Ans - b
Explanation- All the above characteristics belong to the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayan region.

50 Which of the following states is also known as 'Molesis Basin'?

A Manipur
B Mizoram
C Nagaland
D Sikkim
Ans - b
Explanation - Mizoram is also known as 'Molesis Basin'.

51 Arrange the tribes settled in the Arunachal Himalaya region from west to east in the correct order:
1. Naga
2. Mishmi
3. Monpa
4. Duffla
5. Abor
Code:
A34521
B13425
C34512
D25314
Ans - a
Explanation - Some tribes settled east to west in Arunachal Himalayas are Monpa, Duffla, Abor,
Mishmi, Nishi and Naga.

52 Which of the following river is the largest river of Kerala?

A Periyar
B Bharatappuzha
C Pamba
D Penner
Ans - b
Explanation- Bharatappuzha is the largest river of Kerala. This river originates from the Annamalai
hills. Periyar is the second largest river in Kerala.

53 Which of the following is not a feature of a peninsular river?

A Peninsular River is seasonal
B Peninsular Rivers are of a circular shape
C Peninsular Rivers flow on fixed routes
D Peninsular Rivers have reached their base level
Ans - b
Explanation- The peninsular rivers form a rectangular form. While the rivers of the Himalayas form a
tree-shaped pattern.

54 Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

A Sericulture - Silk Products
B Pisciculture - Fisheries
C Viticulture - Grape Cultivation
D Horticulture - Poultry
Ans – d
Explanation–
Sericulture - Silk Products
Pisciculture - Fisheries
Viticulture - Grape Cultivation
Horticulture - growing vegetables, flowers and fruits for commercial use

55 Consider the following statements :

1. The Eastern Ghats extend uniformly, while the Western Ghats are intermittently broken and
uneven.
2. The west coastal plains are quite narrow; the eastern coastal plains are relatively broad.
3. The Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers form the world's largest delta, known as the Sundarban delta.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
A Only 1 and 2
B Only 2 and 3
C Only 1 and 3
D All of the above
Ans – b
Explanation–
Statement 1 is incorrect - Western Ghats are uniformly spread, while Eastern Ghats are intermittently
broken and uneven.
Statement 2 and statement 3 are correct.

56 Consider the following statements:

1. In mixed agriculture, land is used for growing food & fodder crops and for livestock rearing.
2. Planting agriculture is a type of commercial agriculture where a single crop of tea, coffee, cashew,
rubber, banana or cotton is grown.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
A Only 1
B Only 2
C 1 and 2 both
D Neither 1 nor 2
Ans – c

57 Which is the leading state in India for vegetable production?

A Maharashtra
B West Bengal
C Andra Pradesh
D Uttar Pradesh
Ans – d
Explanation–
 Uttar Pradesh is a leading state in vegetable production in India.
 Andhra Pradesh is the leading state in fruit production in India.

58 Match the following-

a Yena waterfall 1 Near of Mahabaleshwar
b Dhuandhar waterfall 2 On the Narmada River
c Chulia waterfall 3 On the Chambal River
d Hundru waterfalls 4 Subarnarekha river
Code:
A a1 b2 c3 d4
B a1 b3 c2 d4
C a4 b1 c3 d2
D a4 b1 c2 d3
Ans – a
Explanation–
Yena waterfall Near of Mahabaleshwar
Dhuandhar waterfall On the Narmada River
Chulia waterfall On the Chambal River
Hundru waterfall Subarnarekha River

59 Which state does not pass through the Tropic of Cancer?

A Gujarat
B Maharashtra
C Jharkhand
D Mizoram
Ans – b
Explanation-
The Tropic of Cancer passes through a total of 8 states - Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
60 The type of rainfall that occurs in Tamil Nadu during the winter season?
A Cyclone
B Sustainable
C Mountain
D Anticyclone
Ans - a
Explanation -
The months of October and November are called the monsoon withdrawal seasons. This season's
extensive rainfall is related to the paths of cyclonic avalanches, which originate in the Andaman Sea
and crosses the eastern coast of the southern peninsula. These tropical cyclones are extremely
destructive.

61. Lines that join the areas which receive equal precipitation are called?
a. Isobar
b. Isohyets
c. Isodopane
d. Isophyte

Answer:- (b)

Explanation
1. Isohyets- The lines joining the areas receiving equal precipitation.
2. Isobar- The lines joining points of equal atmospheric pressure.
3. Isodapane- Lines of equal transportation cost.
4. Isophyte- The line joining points of equal height vegetation.

62. The Island of Borneo has been divided among:-

a. Malaysia, Philippines, and Indonesia
b. Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei
c. Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam
d. Brunei, Malaysia, and Laos

Answer:- (b)

Explanation

Map:- Borneo Island

Situated in the East Pacific Ocean, Borneo is the third biggest island in the world and host to three countries 1) Malaysia,
2) Indonesia, and 3) Brunei.

63. Donbass industrial region is situated in which country?

a. Russia
b. Belarus
c. China
d. Ukraine

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
Donbass Industrial region is situated in Ukraine. It is famous for its steel, coal and other heavy industries.

Map:-Donbass Region of Ukraine

64. Which of the following geographical features is developed by the depositional activities of the wind?
a. Loess Plain
b. Moraine
c. Cirque
d. Mushroom rock

Answer:- (a)

Explanation
Loess are the depositional plains made by wind. Wind erodes the high areas and then deposits that eroded material
into depressions. Loess plateau between upper and middle Yellow river (Hwang Ho) in China is a prime example of this.

65. Coromandel coast receives rain in the months of winter through?

a. South-West Monsoon
b. North-West Monsoon
c. North-East Monsoon
d. South-East Monsoon

Answer:- (c)

Explanation
Coromandel coast does not receive rain from the South- West monsoon as this region falls under the rain shadow zone
of western Ghats and coast alignment is parallel to the blowing winds of the South- West monsoon. Retreating or North-
west monsoon causes rain in the Coromandel region in the months of October to December.

66. Which of the following rivers does not form an Arcuate delta?
a. Mississippi River
b. Ganga River
c. Nile River
d. Hwang Ho River

Answer:- (a)

Explanation
Except Mississippi all other three rivers make an arcuate delta. The Mississippi river forms a bird-foot delta.

67. Which of the following is not a warm oceanic current?

a. Gulf Stream
b. Benguela Current
c. Kuroshio Current
d. Brazilian Current

Answer:- (b)

Explanation
Benguela is a cold ocean current. Whereas Gulf Stream, Kuroshio, and Brazilian current are examples of warm currents.

68. Which of the following is correct about the formation of a tropical cyclone?
a. Tropical cyclones are mainly formed at the Equator as there is a strong presence of Coriolis force at the Equator.
b. Sea surface temperature of 27 °C or above is required for tropical cyclone formation.
c. Eye of the cyclone is the most violent area in a tropical cyclone.
d. In India, most of the tropical cyclones occurred on the western coast.

Answer:- (b)

Explanation
1. Tropical cyclones are formed in western tropical oceans as there is a presence of a huge ocean surface.
2. Coriolis Force is zero at Equator and hence there is no formation of cyclones at Equator.
3. Large Sea surface and temperature above 27 °C is required for the formation of cyclones.
4. Eastern coast of India experiences most cyclones as compared to western coast.

69. Which of the following is incorrect about the solar system?

a. Asteroid belt is situated between Mars and Jupiter.
b. Jupiter has the highest density compared to other planets.
c. Venus and Uranus are the only two planets which rotate from east to west direction.
d. There are a total of four jovian planets in the solar system.

Answer:- (b)

Explanation
All options are correct but option (b). Saturn has the highest density among planets in the solar system.

70. Which of the following countries shares its boundary with the Black Sea?
a. Hungary
b. Azerbaijan
c. Greece
d. Romania

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
Romania is the only country which shares its boundary with the Black Sea in above mentioned countries.
 Map:- Black Sea and adjacent countries

71. Where can one experience Mediterranean climate?

a. North Morocco
b. Madagascar
c. New Zealand
d. Central America

Answer:- (a)

Explanation
North Morocco enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Whereas Madagascar and Central America experience tropical
climates. New Zealand has a temperate climate.

72. Which of the following rivers is known for its badland topography locally called ‘Bihad’?
a. Chambal
b. Yamuna
c. Betwa
d. Kosi

Answer:- (a)

Explanation
Chambal river is infamous for its badland topography of Bihads. Gully erosion, sheet erosion, and rill erosion caused
extensive damage to land. This makes land unsuitable for agriculture and other purposes.

73. What is the name given to the hot and dry winds in Northern Africa?
a. Sirocco and Khamsin
b. Chinook and Norte
c. Harmattan
d. Brickfielder

Answer:- (a)
Explanation
Sirocco and Khamsin are hot and dry winds of North Africa.

74. Which one of the following deserts is located in the Southern Hemisphere?
a. Taklamakan
b. Chihuahuan
c. Atacama
d. Gobi

Answer:- (c) Atacama

Explanation
The Atacama desert is in Chile in South America in the Southern Hemisphere.

Map:- Location of Atacama desert

75. Lava soils are found in

a. Assam Plain
b. Meghalaya Plateau
c. Malwa Plateau
d. Konkan Plain

Answer:- (c)

Explanation
Malwa Plateau is a part of Peninsular India and made of lava rock soil which is black in colour.

76. Which of the following rock systems in India is the latest one?
a. Vindhyan
b. Cuddapah
c. Dharwar
d. Gondwana

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
The Gondawana rock systems are the latest one in India. The Indian rock system is divided into several divisions such as
Archean system, Dharwar system, Cuddapah system, Vindhyan system, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Gondawana and Deccan
Trap etc.

77. Black colour of black soil is mainly due to the presence of:-
a. Potassium
b. Magnesium
c. Humus
d. Iron

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
The black colour is due to the presence of a small proportion of titaniferous magnetite or iron and black constituents of
the parent rock.

78. A mountain range of Africa is:-

a. Alps
b. Rockeys
c. Carpathians
d. Atlas

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
The Atlas Mountains extend some 2,500km across northwestern Africa, spanning Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia,
separating the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline from the Sahara Desert.

79. The longest day in the Southern Hemisphere is:-

a. 21st June
b. 22nd December
c. 21st March
d. 22nd September

Answer:- (b)

Explanation
Longest day in the Southern hemisphere is 22nd December, the day is shortest in Northern hemisphere. The days of
equinoxes are 21st March and 22nd September.

80. Kilimanjaro is a:-

a. River
b. Island
c. Desert
d. Volcano

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania in Africa. It is the highest mountain in Africa and rises
approximately 4900 m.

Map:- Location of Mt. Kilimanjaro

81. Which of the following countries is not a part of the ‘Five Eyes Alliance’?
a. France
b. United Kingdom
c. New Zealand
d. Canada

Answer:- (a)

Explanation
 The ‘Five Eyes Alliance’ is a group of five countries that share information on intelligence.
 These five countries are:- (1) United States, (2) United Kingdom, (3) Canada, (4) Australia, and (5) New Zealand.
 France is not a member of this alliance.

82. Which state in India has implemented the first of its kind leopard rescue and rehabilitation project based on the
PPP model?
a. Karnataka
b. Gujarat
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Rajasthan

Answer:- (b)
Explanation
 Gujarat state government in collaboration with Reliance Industries Limited has implemented the first of its kind
leopard rescue and rehabilitation project.
 This project is based on the PPP model.
 12 leopards have been transferred to a private rescue and rehabilitation center in Jamnagar under this project.

83. Zero Valley is situated in which state of India?

a. Assam
b. Kerala
c. Himachal Pradesh
d. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
 Zero Valley is situated in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Subansiri district.
 This valley came into news due to its wild kiwi fruit which is the only certified organic fruit of their kind in India.

84. India will procure ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missile from which of the following countries?
a. Israel
b. Russia
c. Australia
d. USA

Answer:- (b)

Explanation
India has signed Rs 200 crore deal to acquire ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missile from Russia for its fleet of Mi-35 attack
helicopters.

85. Global Economic Prospect report has been released by:-

a. International Monetary Fund
b. UNCTAD
c. World Economic Forum
d. World Bank

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
The Global Economic Prospect report has been released by the World Bank.

86. India’s first hydrotherapy clinic for elephants has been established in which place?
a. Jaipur
b. Mathura
c. Lucknow
d. Delhi

Answer:- (b)

Explanation
India’s first hydrotherapy clinic for elephants has been established in Mathura.

87. Book named “India’s Lost Frontier” has been written by:-
a. Shyam Saran
b. Sushant Sarin
c. Harsh V. Pant
d. Raghvendra Singh

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
“India’s Lost Frontier- the story of the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan” is written by vetern civil servant
Raghvendra Singh.

88. ‘Khon Ramlila’ is performed in which country?

a. Indonesia
b. Bangladesh
c. Vietnam
d. Thailand

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
 ‘Khon Ramlila’ is a masked form of Ramlila art of Thailand.
 It is included in the list of UNESCO’s Intangible cultural heritage.

89. What is the name of India’s second Scorpene class submarine commissioned recently?
a. INS Kalwari
b. INS Karanj
c. INS Vela
d. INS Khanderi

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
Indian Navy recently inducted a second scorpene class submarine INS Khanderi in its fleet. Earlier INS Kalwari was
inducted into Indian navy. Third submarine INS Karanj will be inducted in future.

90. What is the rank of India in the ‘World Press Freedom Index-2020’?
a. 141st
b. 140th
c. 142nd
d. 143rd

Answer:- (c)

Explanation
India has dropped to rank 142, two places below its 2019 rank, in the ‘World Press freedom Index-2020’. This index is
released by the ‘Reporters without Borders’, an international NGO.

91. Thrissur Pooram festival is celebrated in which state of India?

a. Tamil Nadu
b. Goa
c. Assam
d. Kerala

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
The Thrissur Pooram festival is celebrated in Kerala. This festival is known as the ‘mother of all festivals’ in Kerala.

92. Who is the current chairman of the Indian Council of Medical Research?
a. Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar
b. Dr. Balram Bhargava
c. Lav Agarval
d. Dr. Randeep Guleria

Answer:- (b)

Explanation
Dr. Balram Bhargava is the current chairman of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). ICMR is the apex body in
medical research activities in India.

93. The Government of India has appointed M. Ajit Kumar as chairman of:-
a. National Human Rights Commission of India
b. Competition Commission of India
c. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
d. University Grants Commission

Answer:- (c)

Explanation
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of M. Ajit Kumar as chairman of the
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) replacing Pranab Kumar Das.

94. The Central government notifies which of the following protected areas as Eco-sensitive Zone recently?
a. Desert National Park
b. Dachigam National Park
c. National Chambal Sanctuary
d. Silent Valley National Park

Answer:- (c)

Explanation
Centre notified 870 sq km around the National Chambal Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh as eco- sensitive zone (ESZ) to
prohibit polluting activities like industries, major hydroelectric project, mining, stone quarrying & big construction within
the ‘no-go area’ for the purpose of conservation of water.

95. Which of the following state governments has declared 2020 as ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI)’?
a. Tamail Nadu
b. Telangana
c. Rajasthan
d. Maharashtra

Answer:- (b)

Explanation
Telangana state government has decided to declare 2020 as ‘Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI)’. Telangana government
has tied up with NITI Aayog to organise various hackathons and meetings.

96. Which Indian state has tied up with UNESCO to promote its Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)?
a. Karnataka
b. Goa
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Rajasthan

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
The Rajasthan government has tied up with UNESCO to promote its Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). Rajasthan’s
capital Jaipur has also been included in the World Heritage City list.

97. Which of the following countries has been put under the gray list of the Financial Action Task Force?
a. Russia
b. Brazil
c. Iran
d. Pakistan

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
Pakistan has been put under the gray list of FATF for failing to take action against terrorist organisations. FATF has its
headquarters in Paris, France.
98. ISRO has launched the Emisat satellite into orbit by using which of the following rockets?
a. PSLV-C42
b. PSLV-C45
c. GSLV Mk III
d. GSLV Mk II

Answer:- (b)

Explanation
Emisat is an Indian reconnaissance satellite which is meant to provide space- based electronic intelligence. It has been
launched into orbit by using a PSLV-C45 rocket.

99. Abel Prize is awarded for meritorious work in which field?

a. Biochemistry
b. Environment Conservation
c. Archeology
d. Mathematics

Answer:- (d)

Explanation
The Abel Prize is known as the Nobel of mathematics. This award is given by the Norwegian Academy of Science. The
2020 Abel Prize has been given to Hillel Furstenberg and Gregory Margulis for their work towards probability and
dynamics in number theory, combinatorics and Group Theory.

100. ‘Artemis’ is the space mission of which of the following agencies?

a. NASA
b. European Space Agency
c. JAXA
d. ROSCOSMOS

Answer:- (a)

Explanation
The NASA project Artemis aims at placing first woman and next man on the moon. The project aims to build a base
camp on the moon’s south pole. This is aimed to be completed by the year 2024.