Test-5: GS Subject

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1. Why are the inner planets rocky while others are mostly in gaseous form?
1. Solar winds were not intense on Jovian planets
2. Jovian planets were formed at a distant location from the parent star .
3. Low gravity of the terrestrial planet.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

2. Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of the present atmosphere:
1. Process of degassing from hot interior earth 1 5
2. Loss of primordial atmosphere
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3. Modification by the living world through processes like photosynthesis

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Arrange the above stages in a sequential manner from the earliest to the latest using the codes
given below:
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A. 3-2-1
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B. 1-2-3
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C. 2-1-3
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D. 2-3-1
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3. Which of the following are indirect sources of information regarding earth’s interior.
1. Gravitational force
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2. Magnetic field
3. Meteor
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4. Volcano
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5. Mining projects
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A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 3 ,4 and 5
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2, 3 and 4

4. Consider the following statements regarding seismic waves:

1. S - waves travel through solid material only
2. Shadow zone of S-wave is much larger than P - wave.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2

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D. Neither 1 nor 2

5. Which of the following are intrusive landforms of volcanoes ?

1. Batholiths
2. Phacoliths
3. Caldera
4. Pyroclastic rocks
5. Lava mesa

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 ,3 and 5 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
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D. 3 ,4 and 5 only

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6. In the context of geography , the term “diastrophism” means
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A. Process of galaxy formation
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B. Changing pattern of planetary winds
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C. All processes that build up the earth crust
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D. Evolution of earth atmosphere
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7. Consider the following statementsa 4 4
regarding Weathering:
1. Formation of regolith
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2. Aids mass wasting
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3. Enrichment of valuable
4. Causes erosion r
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Which t ofh
u l the above statements is/are considered as consequences of weathering?

a h B.A. 12 and 2 only

r and 4 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

8. Consider the following statements regarding the Mass movement

1. Weathering is an essential condition for the mass movement.
2. Mass movement is aided by geomorphic agents like wind ,water ,etc .

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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9. Consider the following statements regarding India's coastline

1. West coast is low sedimentary coast.
2. Erosional forms dominate in the west coast.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

10. Consider the following statements regarding the structure of the atmosphere
1. In mesosphere temperature decrease’s with increasing altitude.
2. Radio waves are reflected back to the earth from the mesosphere. 1 5
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
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C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
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11. Consider the following statements: @g
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1. Earth receives most of its energy in long wavelengths .
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2. The earth receives 1.94 calories per sq.cm per minute of solar energy.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2

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12. Which of the following are reasons for variability of insolation on the earth's surface.
1. land configuration
2. Length of the day
3. Rotation of earth on its axis
4. The angle of inclination of the sun rays.
5. Transparency of the atmosphere

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 5
C. 1, 3, 4 and 5
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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13. Consider the following statements regarding temperature Inversion

1. It is the condition in which normal lapse rate is inverted.
2. Short winter night, cloudy sky is ideal condition for inversion.
3. Temperature inversion is normal throughout the year over polar areas

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only

14. Which of the following is /are factors affecting temperature distribution on earth?
1. Latitude of the place 1 5
2. Altitude of the place
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3. Distance from the sea
4. Water currents
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5. Air mass circulation
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A. 1, 2 and 5 only
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B. 2 and 5 only
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C. 1 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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15. Despite being strong vertical pressure gradient we do not experience strong upward

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A.
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Strong Planetary winds

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B.
C.lt Strong Coriolis force
Strong Earth gravitational force
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16. The tropical cyclones do not form near Earth’s equator, because of:

A. Inter tropical convergence zone.

B. Low gravitational force.
C. High precipitation.
D. Zero Coriolis force.

17. Consider the following statements regarding Coriolis force .

1. It deflects wind to left direction in northern hemisphere and to right in the Southern
Hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is directly proportional to the angle of latitude.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

18. Which of the following are the factors affecting the General circulation of the
atmosphere?
1. Latitudinal variation of atmospheric heating
2. Emergence of pressure belts
3. Migration of pressure belts
4. Distribution of oceans and continents
5. Rotation of the earth
1 5
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 2, 4 and 5 only
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C. 3, 4 and 5 only -9
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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19. Consider the following statements regarding cyclonic circulation:
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1. Anticyclonic circulation is Wind circulation around high pressure.
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2. Directions of anticyclonic circulation in the northern hemisphere is anti-clockwise.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
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20. Consider the following statements:
1. The Extra tropical cyclones originate over both land and sea whereas tropical cyclones originate
only over the seas.
2. Tropical cyclones move from west to east whereas extra tropical cyclones move from east to
west

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

21. Which of the following is a necessary condition for the formation of tropical cyclones
1. Sea surface temperature lower than 27° C
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2. Presence of Coriolis force

3. Upper divergence above sea level system
4. Small variations in vertical wind speeds

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only

22. Consider the following statements regarding geographical phenomenon

1. Thunderstorms are caused by intense convection on moist hot days.
2. Tornadoes over the sea is called water sprouts.
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3. Both are of short duration, occurring over a small area but are violent.

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Which of the statements given above is/ are incorrect?
A. 1 only 8
B. 2 only -9
C. 3 only
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D. None of the above
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23. Consider the following pairs
4
5Location
Cyclone name
4
1. Cyclones
m a4 A. Indian Ocean
2. Hurricane
r B. South China Sea
3. Typhoon
4. Willy - willies r s ha C. Atlantic
D. Western Australia

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How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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A. Only one pair is correct

hu B. Only two pairs are correct

ra C. Only three pairs are correct

D. All pairs are correct

24. Consider the following statements regarding ocean landforms

1. Sea mounts are flat topped mountains
2. Guyots are mountain with pointed summits

Which of the above statement is/ are incorrect?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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25. Consider the following pairs regarding sedimentary rocks

Process of formation. Examples
1. Mechanically formed A. Sandstone
2. Organically formed B. Coal
3. Chemically formed C. Potash

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. Only one pair is correct
B. Only two pairs are correct
C. All pairs are correct
D. None of the pairs is correct

26. Consider the following statements regarding continental drift theory

1 5
1. The Matching of Continents (Jig-Saw-Fit)
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2. Rocks of Same Age Across the Oceans
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3. Tillite
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4. Placer Deposits
5. Distribution of Fossils
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c
il. drift theory?
Which of the above is / are supportive evidences for continental
A. 1 and 4 only
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B. 1,2 and 3 only
C. 2, 4, and 5 only 5
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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27. Consider the following s
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statements regarding sea floor spreading
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r are much older than continental rocks .
1. Volcanic eruption is common all along mid oceanic ridges .
u
aksinks down at the oceanic trenches.
2. The ocean crust rocks
3. Oceanich
lt
floor
u
h of the above statement is/ are correct ?
ra Which
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

28. Consider the following statements regarding the plate tectonics theory
1. Plates are moving horizontally over the aesthenosphere.
2. Massive plates are composed of continental lithosphere only.
3. Pole fleeing force and tidal force are responsible for plate tectonics.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only

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C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only

29. In the context of plate tectonics, Nazca plate is located

A. Between Central America and Pacific plate

B. Between South America and pacific plate
C. Between Asiatic and pacific plate
D. Near Arabian landmass

30. Consider the following evidences of earth's sphericity .

1. Circumnavigation of the earth
2. The lunar eclipse 1 5
3. The circular horizon
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4. Different time for sunrise and sunset in different countries.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? -9
A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 2 and 3 only
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C. 1 and 4 only
ma
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
@g
5 4
4 4
ma axis causes varying length of day and night.
31. Consider the following statements
1. Rotation of earth along with itsrinclined
h a
s
2. During the summer solstice Southern Hemisphere experiences the longest day and shortest
nights.
r -r
u
kstatements
h a
Which of the given above is/are correct?
A. 1tonly
u l
h B. 2 only
ra C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

32. Consider the following statements

1. Degree of longitude decreases in length towards the pole.
2. The linear distance of degree of latitude at the pole is shorter than at the equator.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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33. Consider the following statements regarding Rock formation

1. Igneous rocks are not stratified nor it contains fossils.
2. Sedimentary rocks are non-crystalline in nature .

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

34. In the context of geography, the term “nappe”, is associated with

A. Riverine landforms 1 5
B. Type of fold mountains
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C. Glacial landforms
D. Intrusive Rock
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35. Consider the following statements
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1. In hot springs water rises to the surface with an explosion.
ma
2. These are associated with volcanic regions only.
@g
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3. Hot springs have some medical value due to dissolved minerals.
5
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
m
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A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
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C. 3 only
r -
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D. 1 and 3 only

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36. Which u l oft the following landforms are found at the upper/ mountain course of river.
h plains
r1.2.a Flood
Interlocking spurs
3. George
4. River capture
5. Wind gap

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1, 2 and 5 only
B. 3 and 5 only
C. 3, 4 and 5 only
D. 2 and 4 only

37. In the context of geography, subsidence theory and glacial control theory are related
to

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A. formation of block mountain

B. origin of coral reefs
C. formation of glacial landforms
D. regarding sea floor spreading

38. Consider the following statements in the context of climatology

1. Horse latitude
2. On shore trade winds
3. Desiccating effect of cold current

Which of the above statements is/ are reasons for the formation of Hot deserts?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
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39. Consider the following statements regarding Warm temperate western margin
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(Mediterranean) climate .
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1. Shifting of wind belts
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2. Summer maximum regarding rainfall
ma
3. Prominence of local wind
@g
5 4
4
Which of the above is /are feature of Mediterranean climate?
A. 1 only
m a4
B. 2 only r
C. 1 and 2 only
r s ha
r-
D. 1 and 3 only

a ku
40. Consider
l ththe following statements
h u heat and high humidity
1. Excessive
r2.a Prevalence of bacteria and insect pest
3. Difficulty in lumbering and livestock rearing
4. Rapid deterioration of tropical soil.

Which of the above factors are affecting the development in equatorial regions?
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

41. Consider the following statements regarding the Bottle Garden:

1. It is a type of closed terrarium
2. They have been used for vegetable production in dryland areas

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

42. Which of the following sources of water holds the highest amount of water?

A. Atmosphere of the Earth

B. Ground water
C. Fresh water lakes
D. Inland Seas

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43. Consider the following statements regarding the continental shelf:
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1. It is the extended margin of each continent occupied by relatively shallow seas and gulfs.
2. It is the source of fossil fuels. 8
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
ma
C. Both 1 and 2
@g
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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m a4
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44. Consider the following pairs of ocean trenches and their location:
Trench:
1. Aleutian
Location:
r s ha
Atlantic Ocean
2. Kuril r-
Indian Ocean

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3. Puerto Rico Pacific Ocean

l th of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

huA. Only one pair
How many

ra B. Only two pairs

C. All three pairs
D. None of the pairs

45. Consider the following statements regarding the seamounts:

1. They are volcanic in origin.
2. The Emperor seamount is situated in the Atlantic Ocean.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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46. Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of temperature of ocean
water:
1. Generally, the temperature of surface water decreases from the equator towards the poles.
2. Generally, the enclosed seas in the high latitudes have lower temperatures than the open seas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

47. Consider the following statements regarding the vertical distribution of ocean
temperature:
1 5
1. About 10 percent of the total volume of water is found below the thermocline in the deep
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ocean. 0
2. The heat is transmitted from the surface of the ocean to the lower sections of the oceans
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through the process of convection.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
i l . c
A. 1 only
ma
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 @g
5 4
D. Neither 1 nor 2
4
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48. Consider the following pairs:
Ocean Current:
r s ha
Type of Current:
1. California current
u r- Warm current

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2. Brazilian current Cold current
h
3. Canaries current Warm current
lt
u many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
h
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How

B. Only two pairs

C. All three pairs
D. None of the pairs

49. Arrange the following oceans from the smallest to largest in size:
1. Indian Ocean
2. Atlantic Ocean
3. Pacific Ocean

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1-2-3
B. 3-2-1

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C. 2-1-3
D. 1-3-2

50. The Bay of Fundy, famous for its high tides, is situated in:

A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean

51. Durgaduani tidal power project, sometimes seen in news, is situated in:

A. Gulf of Kutch 1 5
B. Gulf of Mannar
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C. Gulf of Khambhat
D. Sunderbans 8
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52. Consider the following statements regarding the tropical rainforests:
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a
1. The trees of tropical rainforests do not shed their leaves in any season.
m
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2. These forests occur in the regions near the equator and close to the tropics.
@
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
m a4
B. 2 only r
C. Both 1 and 2
r s ha
r-
D. Neither 1 nor 2

a ku
th as oak, ash and beech are mainly found in:
53. Trees such
l
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ra A. Tropical deciduous forests
B. Tropical evergreen forests
C. Temperate deciduous forests
D. Coniferous/Taiga forests

54. Consider the following pairs:

Grasslands: Region:
1. Campos Australia
2. Veld South Africa
3. Pampas Central Asia

How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. Only one pair
B. Only two pairs

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C. All three pairs

D. None of the pairs

55. Amul Darya and Syr Darya rivers drain into:

A. Caspian sea
B. Black sea
C. Red sea
D. Aral sea

56. Consider the following pairs:

River: Drains into:
1. Salween Bay of Bengal
1 5
2. Mekong South China Sea
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3. Yangtse East China Sea
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4. Euphrates Red Sea
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How many pairs given above is/are correctly matched? -9
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A. Only one pair
B. Only two pairs i l . c
C. Only three pairs ma
D. All four pairs
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57. Which of the following countries a
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1. Jordan
h a
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2. Israel
3. Lebanon
r
4. Syria
a ku
l ttheh correct answer using the codes given below:
h uA. 1 and 2 only
Select

ra B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 2, 3 and 4 only

58. Consider the following countries:

1. Uzbekistan
2. Georgia
3. Turkey
4. Iraq

How many of the following countries share border with Caspian sea?
A. Only one country
B. Only two countries

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C. Only three countries

D. None of the above countries

59. Arrange the following water bodies from the West to East direction:
1. Gulf of Thailand
2. Celebes Sea
3. Arafura Sea
4. Java Sea

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1-4-2-3
B. 1-4-3-2
C. 4-1-2-3
1 5
88
D. 4-1-3-2

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60. The Yetagon gas field, sometimes seen in news, is situated in:
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A. South China sea
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B. Philippines Sea
i l . c
C. Andaman Sea
ma
D. East China Sea
@g
5 4
4 4
a
61. Dasht-e Lut and Dasht-e-Kavir, famous deserts, are located in:

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A. Iraq
B. Afghanistan - r
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C. Iran
u r
D. Saudi k
aArabia
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h
62.aConsider
r the following statements regarding the islands of Japan:
1. Mount Fuji is located in Hokkaido islands.
2. Tokyo is situated in Honshu Island.
3. Kyushu Island is located to the north of Shikoku Island.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only

63. Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world, is situated in:

A. Lake Superior
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B. Lake Huron
C. Lake Michigan
D. Lake Erie

64. Consider the following statements:

1. Amazon River drains into Pacific Ocean.
2. Paraguay River is a tributary of Amazon River

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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65. How many of the following countries share border with Atacama desert?
1. Peru 8
2. Argentina -9
3. Bolivia
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4. Chile
i l . c
ma
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
@g
A. Only one country
5 4
B. Only two countries 4
C. Only three countries
m a4
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D. All four countries

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66. Lake Maracaibo, r
u known for its oil reserves, is located in:

h ak
l t
A. Brazil
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D. Venezuela

67. Consider the following statements regarding the River Nile:

1. The Blue Nile River originates at Lake Tana in Ethiopia
2. The Blue Nile River joins the White Nile River at Alexandria
3. The Nile River drains into Red Sea.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Only one statement
B. Only two statements
C. All three statements
D. None of the above statements

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68. Consider the following statements regarding River Limpopo

1. It rises in Zimbabwe
2. It drains into the Indian Ocean.
3. It forms a boundary between Botswana and South Africa.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

69. Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcanic mountain, is located in:

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C. Tanzania
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1. It is the deepest lake of Africa.
2. It is longest brackish water lake in the world. @
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A. 1 only
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(Amendment) Act 2021
whose pregnancy has been terminated will be kept confidential.
2. For the termination of pregnancies beyond 24 weeks, rape victims cannot approach the Medical
Board.
3. Transgender and unmarried, if they require abortion beyond 20 weeks can terminate the
pregnancy

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

72. Consider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission

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1. It provides for technological interventions for the removal of contaminants from water.
2. It aims to augment co-ordinated use of surface water and groundwater.
3. Community engagement is a very important pillar of the project.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

73. Consider the following statements

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1. Chad is a land-locked country.
2. Tropic of cancer passes through Sudan and Chad 1 5
3. Sudan shares border with Chad
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works under
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75. Consider the following statements regarding hard currency
1. It is the international currency in which the highest faith is shown.
2. It has a high level of liquidity

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

76. Consider the following statements regarding Kelp Forests

1. Kelp Forests are underwater ecosystems formed in coastal, shallow clear water by the dense
growth of several different species.
2. They occur worldwide throughout tropical and subtropical coastal oceans.

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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

77. Consider the following about the Scheme for Setting Up of Plastic Parks.
1. It is a fully centrally funded scheme.
2. The scheme supports the establishment of plastic parks by way of one-time
grants.
3. State governments or State Industrial Development Corporations can buy equities
in the Special Purpose Vehicles created for the purpose of the implementation of the
scheme.

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A. 1 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
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78. . In the context of colonial India, who among the following worked for the cause of
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A. 1 and 2k
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79. Wormhole, sometime seen in the news, is related to

A. Biotechnology
B. Space Science
C. Nano Technology
D. None of the above

80. Consider the following statements regarding South East Asia Mapping
1. Vietnam shares border with China
2. Myanmar shares border with Vietnam
3. Cambodia is land locked country

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 3 only

81. Consider the following statements regarding Basavanna

1. Basavanna spread social awareness through his poetry, popularly known as Vachanaas.
2. He introduced new public institutions such as the Anubhava Mantapa.
3. Virashaiva movement shared its roots in the Tamil Bhakti movement, particularly the Alvars
traditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 8
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82. Consider the following statements regarding Konark Sun Temple
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1. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I of Ganga dynasty.
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2. The temple is included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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3. It was conceived as a gigantic chariot of the Sun God.
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Which of the statements given abovea is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only - r
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D. 1, 2 and u3 r

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h
83. Consider
r1.a US has the highest overseas Indians in the world.
2. Saudi Arabia has higher overseas Indian population than Canada.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

84. Consider the following statements regarding International Maritime Organization

(IMO)
1. India is a member to this organization.
2. It can enforce the policies on members countries.
3. IMO is governed by an assembly of members and is financially administered by a council of
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members elected from the assembly

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

85. Consider the following statements regarding Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
1. It was constituted under Drugs Control Act, 1950.
2. It is the nodal drug law enforcement and intelligence agency of India responsible for fighting
drug trafficking and the abuse of illegal substances.
3. It functions under Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
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B. 1 and 3 only 8
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86. Lonar Lake is located in which of the following state?
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B. Andhra Pradesh
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D. Maharashtra
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87. Consider the following statements regarding Biotechnology Industry Research
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Assistance Council (BIRAC)
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1. It is a not-for-profit Public Sector Enterprise, set up by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
ra
2. BIRAC is an industry-academia interface
3. It is an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to
undertake strategic research and innovation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

88. Switzerland is not surrounded by which of the following nation-state?

A. Germany
B. France
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C. Italy
D. Belgium

89. Consider the following statements regarding Graphene

1. Graphene is a one-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice.
2. Graphene is an extremely diverse material, and can be combined with other elements.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1 5
90. Consider the following statements regarding Earth System Science Organization
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(ESSO) 0
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1. It operates as an executive arm of the Ministry of Science and Technology for its policies and 92
programmes.
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and hazard-related phenomena for social, economic and environmental benefits.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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A. 1 only
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C. Both 1 and 2
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91. Consider the following
kmaintaining a credible minimum deterrent.
2. Use of th a
1. Building and

u l nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states.

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3. Continued commitment to the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world, through global, verifiable
ra and non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 only

92. Consider the following statements regarding Neutrino

1. They are one of the most abound particles in the universe.
2. They can even pass through the earth and come out on the other side.
3. Neutrinos carry electrical charge and are nearly massless.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A. 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only

93. Consider the following statements regarding India and World Heritage Sites
1. India has one mixed site.
2. The World Heritage Committee selects the sites to be listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2

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94. The Toto is a primitive and isolated tribal group, recently seen in news,
of only a few thousand people. Consider the following about them.9
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1. The Toto culture and language is extremely similar to and derived
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2. The Toto tribal group can be found largely in the central plateaus of the country.
3. The Totos are considered of Mongoloid origin. a
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95.
shares where the share price is seen in excess of the fair market value of the shares
sold. This is because
1. the excess realisation of share prices is treated as income and taxed accordingly.
2. unlisted companies are not otherwise subject to the same tax laws as listed
companies are.
3. start-ups funded by angel companies are largely tax-exempt

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1 and 2

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96. Consider the following statements regarding FDI inflow in India in 2021-2022
1. Top Destination state is Maharashtra.
2. India received highest investments from Mauritius

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

97. Foreign direct investment (FDI) cap in India is decided by

A. Ministry of Finance 1 5
B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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D. None of the above
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1. Four states in India has more than 300 tigers.
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2. No tigers were spotted in Mizoram.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 r
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99. Consider
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1. Water is applied close to plants so that only part of the soil in which the roots grow is wetted.
system delivers water to the crop using a network of mainlines, sub-mains and
lateral lines.
3. Fertilizer use efficiency increases by 30%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

100. Silver Hydrogen Peroxide, sometime seen in the news, is related to

A. Fertilizer

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B. Disinfectant
C. Preservatives
D. None of the above

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