Test 18 - Indian Geography 306, 307, 310 & Ca

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CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION-2023

TEST 18 (INDIAN GEOGRAPHY 306, 307, 310 & CA)
F.M. – 200 Time Allowed – 120 mins. Negative Marking – 1/3rd
1. Consider the following statements: (b) 1, 3

1. Garo and Khasi hills are (c) 2, 3
extensions of Purvanchals in (d) 1, 2, 3
Meghalaya forming water divide 4. Consider the following statements:
between Brahmaputra and Barak 1. The folds of the Great Himalayas
River. are symmetrical in nature.
2. Rajmahal Hills are formed from 2. The part of the Himalayas lying
rocks dating from the Jurassic between Sutlej and Kali rivers is
Period and named after the known as Kumaon Himalayas.
townof Rajmahal which lies to 3. The longitudinal valley lying
the east in the state of between lesser Himalaya and
Jharkhand. the Shiwaliks are known as
Which of the above statements Duns.
is/are correct? Which of the above statements
(a) 1 only is/are correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 2, 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 only
2. Arrange the following from north to (d) 1, 2, 3
south 5. Consider the following statements
1. Nathu La Pass about the physiography of India.
2. Shipki La Pass 1. The core of the Great Himalayan
3. Lipulekh Pass is made up of limestone rocks.
Select the correct answer code: 2. The trough of the Narmada river
(a) 1-2-3 is interposed between the
(b) 3-2-1 Vindhyan and the Satpura
(c) 2-3-1 ranges.
(d) 2-1-3 3. The Deccan Plateau receives
3. Consider the following statements heavy rainfall throughout the
regarding Ravines in India. year as it falls on the windward
1. Ravines in India are a geological side of major hills of Central and
feature formed millions of years Southern India.
ago when the peninsular plate Select the correct answer code:
pressed against the Himalayas. (a) 1, 3
2. Almost all of India’s ravines are (b) 2 only
found in the vicinity of the (c) 3 only
Vindhyas. (d) 1, 2, 3
3. Ravines get aggravated by soil 6. Arrange the following hills of Eastern
erosion. Ghats in South to North direction
Which of the above statements 1. Nallamala hills
is/are correct? 2. Velikonda hills
(a) 1, 2 3. Nagari hills
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4. Palkonda hills (c) Mahanadi

Select the correct answer code: (d) Godavari
(a) 1-2-3-4 10. The Peninsular Plateau region of
(b) 2-1-3-4 India extends over which of the
(c) 4-3-2-1 following states?
(d) 3-4-2-1 1. Rajasthan
7. Which one of the following is a good 2. Madhya Pradesh
link between the Eastern Ghats and 3. Tamil Nadu
the Western Ghats? 4. Jharkhand
(a) Nallamala Forest Select the correct answer using the
(b) Sathyamangalam Tiger code given below.
Reserve (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Seshachalam Biosphere (b) 2 and 3 only
Reserve (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) Nagarhole National Park (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
8. Consider the following statements 11. With reference to coastal plains in
regarding North-east Monsoon. India, consider the following
1. The Northeast monsoon derives statements:
its name from the direction in 1. The western coastal plains are
which it travels — from the submerged coastal plains and
northeast tothe southwest. the eastern coastal plains are
2. Many other parts of the country, emergent coastal plains.
like the Gangetic plains and 2. Like in the eastern coastal
northern states, receive rain in plains, the rivers flowing through
Novemberand December mainly the western coastal plain do not
due to the northeast monsoon. form any delta.
Which of the above statements Which of the statements given
is/are incorrect? above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. With reference to a particular river in 12. Which of the following Himalayan
India, consider the following peaks are found in India?
statements: 1. Nanda Devi
1. The river forms a delta that hosts 2. Nanga Parbat
the Coringa mangrove forests. 3. Annapurna
2. Pravara and Indravati are its 4. Dhaulagiri
important tributaries. 5. Kamet
3. It forms the boundary between Select the correct answer using the
the states of Telangana and code given below.
Maharashtra.Which of the (a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
following rivers has been (b) 2 and 3 only
described in the statements (c) 1, 2 and 5 only
given above? (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(a) Tapi
(b) Kaveri
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13. With reference to the Monsoon 16. River Barak flows through which of
winds of the Arabian Sea, consider the following North-Eastern states?
the following statements: 1. Manipur
1. These winds cause more rainfall 2. Mizoram
on the eastern side of the 3. Sikkim
Western Ghats than on the 4. Arunachal Pradesh
western side. Select the correct answer using the
2. The Chotanagpur plateau does code given below.
not get any rainfall from these (a) 1 only
winds. (b) 1 and 2 only
3. It passes over west Rajasthan (c) 3 and 4 only
and along the Aravallis, causing (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
scanty rainfall. 17. With reference to Aravalli
Which of the statements given Mountains, consider the following
above is/are correct? statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. These are the oldest block
(b) 2 only mountain in India.
(c) 3 only 2. They are present in Gujarat,
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Rajasthan, and Delhi.
14. Arrange the following countries in 3. They act as a water divide
the decreasing order of the length of between the Indus and Ganga
boundaries shared by India. river systems.
1. Bangladesh Which of the statements given
2. China above are correct?
3. Pakistan (a) 1 and 2 only
4. Nepal (b) 2 and 3 only
5. Bhutan (c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the (d) 1, 2 and 3
code given below. 18. Consider the following statements
(a) 1-2-3-4-5 regarding the drainage patterns:
(b) 2-1-3-5-4 1. The rivers of the northern plains
(c) 2-3-1-4-5 have a dendritic drainage
(d) 2-1-3-4-5 pattern.
15. Arrange the following tributaries of 2. When the rivers discharge their
the river Ganga according to their waters from all directions in a
points of confluence from east to lake or depression, the pattern is
west. known as radial.
1. Gomati Which of the statements given
2. Ghagra above is/are correct?
3. Gandak (a) 1 only
4. Yamuna (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the (c) Both 1 and 2
code given below. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 3-2-1-4
(b) 2-3-1-4
(c) 4-3-2-1
(d) 1-2-3-4
19. With reference to Andaman and 22. Which of the following rivers do not
Nicobar Islands, consider the originate in India?
following statements: 1. Sutlej
1. Ritchie's Archipelago belongs to 2. Yamuna
the 3. Teesta
Andaman group of islands. 4. Subansiri
2. Narcondam Island is the only 5. Barak
oceanic island of volcanic origin Select the correct answer using the
in India. code given below.
3. Landfall Island is the (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
northernmost island of the (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (c) 1 and 4 only
Which of the statements given (d) 2, 3 and 5 only
above are correct? 23. Consider the following pairs:
(a) 1 and 2 only Hills/Range State
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. Lushai : Nagaland
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Dafla: Mizoram
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Barail: Arunachal Pradesh
20. With reference to river regimes in Which of the pairs given above
India, consider the following is/are correctly matched?
statements: (a) 3 only
1. Himalayan rivers show (b) 1, 2 and 3
antecedent and consequent (c) 2 and 3 only
drainage patterns. (d) None
2. While the Himalayan rivers have 24. Consider the following statements
reached their base levels, with reference to peaty soils:
peninsular rivers are still active 1. Peaty soils are also called Kari
and deepening valleys soils in Kerala.
Which of the statements given 2. Organic matter in peaty soils can
above is/are correct? go up to 50%.
(a) 1 only 3. They are generally found in
(b) 2 only regions of low humidity.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 above is/are correct?
21. Which of the following tree species (a) 1 and 2 only
can be typically found in deciduous (b) 1 and 3 only
forests in India? (c) 1, 2 and 3
1. Sal (d) 3 only
2. Teak 25. Consider the following statements
3. Rosewood regarding the laterite soils:
4. Shisham 1. These soils develop in areas
Select the correct answer using the with high temperatures and high
code given below. rainfall.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only 2. These soils are poor in organic
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only matter and rich in iron oxide and
(c) 1 and 2 only potash.
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. These soils have mainly (a) Trans Himalaya

developed in the higher areas of (b) Lesser Himalaya
the Indian Peninsular plateau. (c) Outer Himalaya
Which of the statements given (d) Great Himalaya
above is/are correct? 29. Arrange the following vegetation
(a) 1, 2 and 3 found in the Himalayas according to
(b) 3 only the ascending order of elevation of
(c) 1 and 2 only occurrence:
(d) None 1. Spruce
26. Which of the following statements is 2. Chir Pine
correct regarding glacial landforms? 3. Birch
(a) The Mt. Everest is a horn Select the correct answer using the
formed by headward erosion code given below.
of glacier. (a) 2-1-3
(b) The cluster of ‘crag and tail’ in (b) 3-2-1
the glacial valley is widely (c) 1-2-3
known as the 'basket of eggs' (d) 1-3-2
topography. 30. Which of the following statements is
(c) Eskers are boulders correct with reference to Andaman
transported by ice. and Nicobar Islands?
(d) Calcite pillar is a common (a) The entire island group is of
feature of glacial landforms. volcanic origin.
27. Which of the following statements is (b) Little Andaman is separated
correct regarding the season of from Great Andaman by
retreating monsoon in India? Duncan Passage.
(a) The monsoon retreats from the (c) Mount Thuiller is the highest
western Rajasthan by the first peak on Andaman Island.
week of August. (d) Port Blair, its capital, lies in the
(b) The widespread rain in this North Andaman
season is associated with the 31. Both Indian Standard Meridian and
passage of cyclonic Tropic of Cancer pass through which
depressions which originate of the following states?
over the Andaman Sea. 1. Madhya Pradesh
(c) The retreating southwest 2. Chhattisgarh
monsoon season is marked by 3. Odisha
dark clouds and rise in 4. West Bengal
temperature. Select the correct answer using the
(d) The weather in the retreating code given below.
monsoon is dry in the eastern (a) 1 and 2 only
part of the Peninsula. (b) 2 and 3 only
28. Topographically, the Himalayas can (c) 2 and 4 only
be linearly divided into five parallel (d) 1 and 4 only
ranges from north to south, which is 32. The Brahmaputra basin spreads
separated by deep valleys and over which of the below states ?
plateaus. In this context, which one 1. Arunachal Pradesh
of the following bears Mount 2. Assam
Everest? 3. West Bengal
4. Meghalaya (b) Mahadeo, Gawilghur, Bharner

5. Nagaland and Satmala
6. Sikkim (c) Bharner, Mahadeo, Gawilghur
Select the correct answer from the and Satmala
codes given below: (d) Satmala, Gawilghur, Bharner
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only and Mahadeo
(b) 3, 5 and 6 only 36. A state in India has the following
(c) 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 only characteristics:
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 1. It is bounded by independent
33. Consider the following statements countries on three sides.
with reference to the Western 2. In this state, Sun appears first in
Disturbances in India: India.
1. The inflow of western 3. The Mountainous terrain is
disturbances moves under the divided into valleys by rivers
influence of westerly jet streams flowing north to south.
from the Mediterranean Sea. Which one of the following states
2. It influences winter weather has all of the above characteristics?
conditions over most parts of the (a) Assam
Northern Plains. (b) Sikkim
3. It brings abundant rain in the (c) Tripura
summer months. (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the statements given 37. Which one of the following
above is/are correct ? statements is not correct with
(a) 1 and 3 only reference to the Black Soils in India?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) The colouration of the Black
(c) 1 and 2 only soil is due to the presence of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Silica and Aluminium
34. Consider the following statements compounds
with reference to the Tidal (b) The parent material of the soils
Vegetation in India are Deccan lavas, genisses
1. It is found in abundance in the and granites
lower Ganga delta of West (c) In the upland regions, the soil
Bengal may be less fertile compared
2. They are practically evergreen to the soils found in the valleys
with thin leaves and lowlands
3. Palm, keora, and agar are some (d) Cereals, oilseed vegetables
important species of tidal forest and citrus fruits are grown over
Which of the statements given the soils.
above is/are correct ? 38. Consider the following pairs :
(a) 1 and 3 only Tree Forest
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. Gurjan - Evergreen forest
(c) 1 only 2. Mahua - Monsoon forest
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Deodar - Himalayan forest
35. What is the correct sequence of hills Which of the pairs given above
from the north to the south : is/are correctly matched ?
(a) Bharner, Satmala, Mahadeo (a) 1 and 2 only
and Gawilghur (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1, 4, 5 and 6 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 only
39. Which of the following is not a 42. Consider the following statements
characteristic of Southwest with reference to the Karewa
Monsoon Season in India ? formations :
(a) There may be dry spells in 1. They are the lacustrine deposits
between rainy periods. of sand, clay, loam, silt and
(b) These winds generally strike boulders.
the Indian coast in the first 2. The Kashmir Himalayas are
week of June. famous for Karewa formations.
(c) It gives rainfall to all parts of 3. They are useful for the
India except the Coastal cultivation of Saffron, Almond
regions of Tamil Nadu and and Walnut.
Andhra Pradesh. Which of the statements given
(d) The Quantity of rainfall above is/are correct?
decreases as the monsoonal (a) 1 and 3 only
winds move towards the west (b) 2 and 3 only
over the northern plains. (c) 2 only
40. Consider the following statements : (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. These soils are locally termed as 43. Consider the following pairs :
reh, kallar and usar. National Parks Rare animal species
2. This soil is generally infertile and 1. Kanha- Sangai Deer
unfit for agricultural use. 2. Silent Valley - Lion-Tailed
3. These soils are mostly found in Macaques
areas with a dry climate and 3. Gir - Asiatic lion
poor drainage. 4. Dachigam - Hangul
Which one of the following Soils best Which pairs given above are
applies to the above statements ? correctly matched ?
(a) Arid Soils (a) 1,2 and 3
(b) Saline Soils (b) 1 and 4
(c) Peaty Soils (c) 2,3 and 4
(d) Laterite soils (d) All four pairs
41. Which of the following are the east- 44. Consider the following statements
flowing rivers between Mahanadi with reference to the Tropical
and Pennar ? cyclone in India :
1. Rushikulya 1. The eastern coast of India is
2. Musi more prone to cyclones than the
3. Vamsadhara western Coast of India.
4. Manneru 2. The cyclone, with its whole
5. Sharavathi system, moves forward from
6. Kandleru east to west in general.
7. Tandava 3. In India, most cyclones occur
Select the correct answer from the only in the pre-monsoon season.
codes given below : Which of the statements given
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 6 only above is/are correct ?
(b) 2, 3, 5 and 7 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only 3. In Uplands, the soil is coarse

(d) 1, 2 and 3 and infertile, while in Plains, the
45. Consider the following statements : soil is fine and fertile.
1. In the winter season, the upper Which of the statements given
air westerly jet streams are above is/are correct ?
bifurcated into two branches (a) 1 and 2 only
over the Indian subcontinent. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. The strength of the westerly jet (c) 1 and 3 only
stream contributes to the (d) 1, 2 and 3
intensification of high pressure 48. Consider the following statements
formed over the southern Indian with reference to the cold weather
Ocean during summer. season in India:
Which of the statements given 1. It is characterized by land-
above is/are correct ? bearing winds, dry and stable air,
(a) 1 only and clear skies.
(b) 2 only 2. There develops a low-pressure
(c) Both 1 and 2 area over north India.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. In Peninsular India, the general
46. Consider the following statements direction of the wind is from west
with reference to the Alluvial soils in to east.
India : Which of the statements given
1. Khadar soils are the new alluvial above is/are correct ?
deposits which are lighter in (a) 1 and 3 only
colour and have a sandy texture (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Khadar is deposited near the (c) 1 only
riverbanks while Bhangar found (d) 1, 2 and 3
away from the banks of the river 49. Consider the following statements
on higher interfluve zones 1. Palghat Gap is located between
3. At the foothills of the Himalayas, Cardamom hills and Anamalai
bhabhar soils are found, which hills.
are characterized by pebbles 2. New Moore Island is located in
and swamps Arabian Sea between India and
Which of the statements given Pakistan.
above is/are correct ? 3. Kodaikanal hill station is located
(a) 1 and 3 only near Palani hills.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the above statements
(c) 1 only is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 2 only
47. Consider the following statements (b) 3 only
with reference to the Red Soils in (c) 1, 3
India : (d) 1, 2, 3
1. The texture of the soil varies 50. Consider the following statements
from sand to clay and loam about Damodar River
2. In general, these soils are rich in 1. Damodar occupies the eastern
lime, phosphate, magnesia, margins of the Chotanagpur
nitrogen, humus, and potash. Plateau.
2. It flows through a rift valley
3. Barakar and Sharda are its main (a) Arunachal Pradesh

tributaries. (b) Kerala
Which of the above statements (c) Andaman and Nicobar
is/are correct? (d) Karnataka
(a) 1, 2 55. Which of the following statements
(b) 1, 3 describes the Radial drainage
(c) 2, 3 pattern.
(d) 1, 2, 3 (a) The drainage pattern
51. Most parts of India do not have resembling the branches of a
rainfall in the winter season, tree
because (b) When the primary tributaries of
1. The wind moves from land to sea. rivers flow parallel to each
2. Cyclonic circulation on land other and secondary
3. There is little humidity tributaries join them
Select the correct answer code: at right angles
(a) 1, 3 (c) When the rivers discharge
(b) 1, 2 their waters from all directions
(c) 2, 3 in a lake or depression
(d) 1, 2, 3 (d) When the rivers originate from
52. Which of the following pairs given a hill and flow in all directions
below is/are correctly matched? 56. Consider the following statements
Mountain State about Indian Ocean Dipole (IOd).
1. Abor Hills Sikkim 1. The western Indian Ocean
2. Mikir Hills Assam becomes alternately warmer and
3. Garhjat Hills Odisha then colder than the eastern part
Select the correct answer code: of the ocean.
(a) 1, 2 2. A study has demonstrated a
(b) 1, 3 significant correlation between
(c) 2, 3 the IOD and drought in the
(d) 1 ,2, 3 southern half of Australia.
53. Consider the following pairs: 3. IOD can either aggravate or
Peak Hills/ Range weaken the impact of El Nino on
1. Mt. Abu : Aravalli Indian monsoon.
2. Anamudi: Nilgiris Which of the above statements
3. Kangchenjunga: Western is/are correct?
Himalayas (a) 1, 2
Which of the pairs given above (b) 2, 3
is/are correctly matched? (c) 1, 3
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2, 3
(b) 2, 3 57. Consider the following statements.
(c) 1, 2 1. The laterite soils are commonly
(d) None of the above found in the hilly areas of Odisha
54. In which of the following states/UTs and Assam.
you are most likely to find Tropical 2. Common salt is obtained from
evergreen forest, semi evergreen, Arid soils.
deciduous, Pine and Temperate 3. Gypsum is added to solve the
forests? problem of salinity in the soil.
Which of the above statements side of major hills of Central and

is/are correct? Southern India.
(a) 1, 2 Which of the above statements
(b) 2, 3 is/are correct?
(c) 1, 3 (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2 only
58. Consider the following statements (c) Both
regarding Tropical Deciduous (d) None
Forests. 61. Consider the following statements
1. They are also called the regarding Dharwar System of rocks.
monsoon forests. 1. It is the oldest rock system of
2. Moist deciduous forests are India.
found in the north-eastern states 2. These are mainly igneous in
along the foothills of Himalayas origin.
and eastern 3. It hosts gold mines.
slopes of the Western Ghats. Which of the above statements
3. Teak, sal and sandalwood are is/are correct?
the main species of Moist (a) 1, 2
deciduous forests. (b) 2, 3
Which of the above statements (c) 1, 3
is/are correct? (d) 2 only
(a) 2, 3 62. The physiography or relief of India
(b) 1, 2 has its influence on
(c) 1, 3 1. Temperature
(d) 1, 2, 3 2. Air Pressure
59. December and January are the 3. Direction of Wind
coldest months in the northern plain. 4. Distribution of rainfall
The reasons for the excessive cold Select the correct answer code:
in north India are: (a) 1, 2, 3
1. Far away from the sea. (b) 1, 3, 4
2. Snowfall in the nearby (c) 2, 3, 4
Himalayan ranges (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
3. Cold winds coming from 63. Meghalaya plateau has a highly
Taklamakan Desert and Plateau eroded surface and some places are
of Tibet. devoid of vegetation. Which of these
Which of the above statements can be a probable reason?
is/are correct? (a) It is a major volcanic zone.
(a) 1, 2 (b) It receives maximum rainfall
(b) 2, 3 from the Monsoon.
(c) 1, 3 (c) It is a region containing
(d) 1, 2, 3 radioactive minerals.
60. Consider the following statements. (d) It is disturbed by frequent plate
1. The core of the Great Himalayas movements.
is made up of granite rocks.
2. The Deccan Plateau receives
heavy rainfall throughout the
year as it falls on the windward
64. Which of the following is the major 67. Consider the following statements
difference between soils found in regarding Delhi Ridge.
Peninsular India and Northern India? 1. It is a northern extension of the
(a) Soils of Peninsular India are Vindhya range.
highly productive, whereas 2. It protects Delhi from the hot
that of Northern India is largely winds of the deserts of
alkaline and unproductive. Rajasthan.
(b) Soils of Northern India are of 3. The ridge consists of quartzite
volcanic origin, whereas that of rocks and forms a crucial “water
Peninsular India is that of divide” in Northern India.
geosyncline origin. Which of the above statements
(c) Soils of Peninsular India are is/are correct?
mainly formed by the (a) 1, 3
decomposition of rocks in situ, (b) 3 only
whereas that of Northern India (c) 2, 3
mainly by depositional work of (d) 1, 2, 3
rivers. 68. Which of the following are the winter
(d) All of the above crops grown in India?
65. To understand the differences in 1. Peas
local climates of India, we need to 2. Mustard
understand which of the following 3. Barley
factors 4. Wheat
1. Distribution of air pressure and Select the correct answer code:
winds on the surface of the earth (a) 1, 2, 3
2. Western disturbances (b) 1, 3, 4
3. Tropical depressions during the (c) 1, 2, 3, 4
south-west monsoon period (d) 2, 3, 4
Select the correct answer code: 69. Consider the following statements
(a) 1, 2 regarding Wheat Cultivation in India.
(b) 1, 3 1. Wheat can be grown in the
(c) 2, 3 tropical and sub-tropical zones
(d) 1, 2, 3 and it cannot tolerate severe
66. Consider the following statements cold and snow.
regarding Pangolin. 2. Soils with a clay loam or loam
1. Pangolin is the only scaly texture and moderate water
mammal on Earth. holding capacity are ideal for
2. Indian pangolin has been listed wheat cultivation.
as “Critically endangered”. 3. Punjab is the largest Wheat
3. Not all the species of pangolins producing state of India.
are found in India. Which of the above statements
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
is/are correct? (a) 1, 2
(a) 1, 2 (b) 2, 3
(b) 1, 3 (c) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 (d) 1, 2, 3
(d) 1, 2, 3
70. As per the Koeppen classification, 73. Which of these peaks of Himalayas,
which of the following regions of are situated in India?
India has a Steppe Climate? 1. Dhaulagiri
(a) North-eastern India 2. Kanchenjunga
(b) Parts of North-western India 3. NamchaBarwa
and leeward side of Western 4. Nanda Devi
Ghats 5. Annapurna
(c) Coastal regions of south- Select the correct answer code:
eastern India (a) 1, 3, 5
(d) Central India (b) 1, 2, 3, 4
71. Why are the western slopes of the (c) 2, 4
Western Ghats covered with thick (d) 2, 3, 4, 5
forests and not the eastern slopes? 74. Which of the following factors
1. Soil in eastern slope cannot Influence the formation of South-
support vegetation due to West Monsoon?
absence of nutrients. 1. Shift of the position of Inter
2. Eastern side falls in rain shadow Tropical Convergence Zone
zone (ITCZ) in summer.
3. No protected forests exist on the 2. Presence of the high-pressure
eastern slopes. area, east of Madagascar,
Select the correct answer code: approximately at 20°S over the
(a) 1, 2 Indian Ocean.
(b) 2 only 3. Movement of the westerly jet
(c) 1, 3 stream to the north of the
(d) 2, 3 Himalayas and the presence of
72. Consider the following statements the tropical easterly jet stream
regarding Chota Nagpur Plateau. over the Indian peninsula during
1. The Chota Nagpur Plateau is a summer.
plateau in eastern India, which Select the correct answer code:
covers much of Jharkhand state (a) 1, 2
as wellas adjacent parts of (b) 1, 3
Odisha, West Bengal and (c) 2, 3
Chhattisgarh. (d) 1, 2, 3
2. The Indo-Gangetic plain lies to 75. Consider the following statements.
the north and east of the plateau. 1. They are found in hills of the
3. The plateau has been formed by north eastern region and the
continental uplift from forces Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
acting deep inside the earth. 2. These forests are well stratified.
4. The Krishna River flows through 3. Species found in these forests
Chota Nagpur Plateau. include rosewood, mahogony,
Which of the above statements aini and ebony.
is/are correct? The above statements refer to
(a) 1, 2, 3 (a) Montane Forests
(b) 1, 3, 4 (b) Littoral and Swamp Forests
(c) 2, 3, 4 (c) Moist Deciduous Forests
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 (d) Tropical Evergreen Forests
76. Consider the following statements. 79. Which of the following cities are
1. The highest number and high located above the tropic of cancer.
endemism of orchid species are 1. Agartala
found in Western Ghats. 2. Kolkata
2. Trade of wild orchid is banned 3. Aizawl
globally. Select the correct answer code:
3. Botanical Survey of India (a) 1, 2
conducts census of orchids in (b) 1, 3
India. (c) 3 only
Which of the above statements (d) 1, 2, 3
is/are correct? 80. Which of the following state capital
(a) 1, 2 lies closer to the Standard Meridian?
(b) 2 only (a) Lucknow
(c) 2, 3 (b) Bhopal
(d) 1, 2, 3 (c) Raipur
77. Consider the following statements. (d) Amaravati
1. The park was created to protect 81. Consider the following statements
its keystone species, the about VSHORAD missile systems
Nilgiritahr. 1. VSHORADS is a man portable
2. The park is characterised by Air Defence System that boost
montane grasslands and the Indian Army’s mountain
shrublands interspersed with warfare prowess.
sholas in a highaltitude area of 2. It is developed indigenously by
high rainfall, near-freezing the DRDO’s Research Centre
temperatures and high winds. Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad.
3. The park is a part of Nilgiri Select the correct code
Biosphere Reserve. (a) 1 only
The above statements mainly refer (b) 2 only
to (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Mudumalai National Park (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Mukurthi National Park 82. Consider the following statements
(c) Silent Valley National Park regarding the nutrient-based subsidy
(d) Eravikulam National Park (NBS) scheme.
78. Consider the following statements. 1. It was launched in 2010 under
1. The Coramandal Coast stands the Ministry of Agriculture and
between Western Ghats and Farmers Welfare.
Arabian Sea. 2. The scheme covers
2. Doddabetta is the highest peak Phosphatic and Potassic
in the southern peninsula. (P&K) fertilizers but not urea.
3. Palghat Pass is located between Which of the following statements is
the Nilgiri Hills to the north and not correct?
Anaimalai Hills to the south. (a) 1 only
Which of the above statements (b) 2 only
is/are incorrect? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1, 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2, 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 3
83. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2

with respect to Prithvi II: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is a third-generation fire and 86. With respect to ‘Ozone layer’,
forget category missile system. consider the following statements
2. It uses an imaging infra-red 1. The thickness of the ozone
seeker to lock on to the target layer varies worldwide and is
before launch. generally thicker near the
3. It has a minimum range of 500 equator and thinner near the
metres and maximum range of poles
4 km. 2. Earth is the only planet in the
Which of the above statement(s) solar system which contains
is/are incorrect? an ozone layer
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. The ozone layer is mainly
(b) 2 and 3 only found in the lower portion of
(c) 1 and 3 only the stratosphere and is formed
(d) 1, 2 and 3 naturally through the
84. Consider the following statements interaction of solar ultraviolet
with respect to Cold Wave: (UV) radiation with molecular
1. The Indian Meteorological oxygen (O2)
Department (IMD) marks a Choose the correct answer using the
cold wave, when the minimum code given below
temperature is below the (a) 1 and 2 only
melting point of ice. (b) 3 only
2. Solano winds from the (c) 1 and 3 only
Mediterranean region is one of (d) 2 only
the reason for cold wave in 87. Consider the following statements
northwest India. with respect to Stratospheric Aerosol
Which of the above statement(s) Injection (SAI):
is/are correct? 1. It is a technique that could limit
(a) 1 only the rising temperatures that
(b) 2 only are causing climate change.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. It involves spraying of sulphate
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 particles into the upper layer of
85. Consider the following statements the atmosphere to act as a
with respect to ‘Young Professionals reflective barrier against
Scheme’ sunlight.
1. The Scheme was conceived Which of the above statement(s)
as part of an India-U.K. is/are correct?
Migration and Mobility MoU (a) 1 only
signed and announced at the (b) 2 only
G20 Summit in Bali (c) Both 1 and 2
2. The scheme will permit up to (d) Neither 1 nor 2
10,000 of their degree-holding 88. With reference to the National
citizens aged between 18 and Centre for Good Governance,
30 to live and work in each consider the following statements:
other’s countries for a period 1. It works under the Department
of five years of Administrative Reforms and
Select the correct statement(s) Public Grievances.
(a) 1 only 2. It is a statutory body.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given (d) Neither 1 nor 2

above is/are correct? 92. With reference to the Electronics
(a) 1 only Repair Services Outsourcing
(b) 2 only (ERSO) initiative, consider the
(c) Both 1 and 2 following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. It is an initiative of the Union
89. With reference to the Ministry of Electronics &
ParshuramKund Festival, consider Information Technology.
the following statements: 2. Under this initiative repaired
1. It is held every year on the goods will not be permitted to
occasion of MakarSankranti in be sold in the domestic
January. market.
2. It is called as Kumbha of Which of the statements given
Northeast India. above is/are correct?
Which of the statements given (a) 1 Only
above is/are correct? (b) 2 Only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 93. With reference to the large Grain
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Storage Plan initiative of
90. With reference to the Global India, consider the following
Partnership for Financial Inclusion, statements:
consider the following statements: 1. It will be implemented by the
1. It is an initiative of the G20 Union Ministry of Cooperation
meeting held in Kolkata. in at least 10 selected districts
2. Reducing remittance cost is on a pilot basis.
one of the agendas. 2. It aims to address the shortage
Which of the statements given of agricultural storage
above is/are correct? infrastructure at the level of
(a) 1 only primary agricultural credit
(b) 2 only societies.
91. With reference to the CITIIS 2.0 (a) 1 Only
Program, consider the following (b) 2 Only
statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is an initiative of the Union (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ministry of Housing and Urban 94. Consider the following statements
Affairs and the World Bank. regarding Himalayan Brown Bear:
2. Under this program cities will 1. It is endemic to the Eastern
be given financial and Ghats of India.
technical support for 2. It is classified as Critically
developing projects focused Endangered under the IUCN
on building climate resilience, Red List.
adaptation and mitigation. Which of the statements given
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
above is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 Only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 Only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
95. Consider the following statements 98. Consider the following statements
regarding Barents Sea: regarding Comptroller and Auditor
1. It is a marginal sea of the General of India (CAG):
Atlantic Ocean. 1. CAG can be removed from office
2. It is a shallow sea and faces a only in the manner and on the
subarctic climate. grounds that a Judge of the
Which of the statements given Supreme Court is removed.
above is/are correct? 2. He holds office for a period of
(a) 1 only four years or upto the age of 62
(b) 2 only years, whichever is earlier.
96. Consider the following statements (a) 1 only
regarding International Atomic (b) 2 only
Energy Agency (IAEA): (c) Both 1 and 2
1. It is an intergovernmental forum (d) Neither 1 nor 2
to promote the safe, secure and 99. Consider the following statements
peaceful use of nuclear regarding Meningitis:
technologies. 1. It is an inflammation of the
2. IAEA reports to both the United protective membranes covering
Nations General Assembly and the brain and spinal cord.
Security Council. 2. Only Viral infections can cause
Which of the statements given Meningitis.
above is/are correct? Which of the statements given
(a) 1 only above is/are correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
97. Consider the following statements (d) Neither 1 nor 2
regarding Purana Qila: 100. Consider the following statements
1. It is one of the oldest forts in regarding Diatom:
Delhi and built on the banks of 1. It is a photosynthetic, multi-
river Yamuna. celled organism.
2. The present citadel at Purana 2. They are found in almost every
Qila started its construction in aquatic environment including
the reign of Aurangzeb. fresh and marine waters.
Which of the statements given Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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LISAS’IAS
CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION-2023
TEST 18 (INDIAN GEOGRAPHY 306, 307, 310 & CA)
F.M. – 200 Time Allowed – 120 mins. Negative Marking – 1/3rd
ANSWER KEYS
1......................... B 42....................... D 83....................... D
2......................... C 43....................... C 84....................... D
3......................... D 44....................... A 85....................... D
4......................... A 45....................... A 86....................... B
5......................... B 46....................... D 87....................... C
6......................... D 47....................... C 88....................... A
7......................... B 48....................... C 89....................... C
8......................... B 49....................... B 90....................... C
9......................... D 50....................... A 91....................... B
10....................... D 51....................... A 92....................... C
11....................... A 52....................... C 93....................... C
12....................... C 53....................... A 94....................... B
13....................... C 54....................... A 95....................... B
14....................... A 55....................... D 96....................... C
15....................... A 56....................... D 97....................... A
16....................... B 57....................... D 98....................... A
17....................... B 58....................... D 99....................... A
18....................... A 59....................... A 100..................... B
19....................... C 60....................... A
20....................... A 61....................... B
21....................... A 62....................... D
22....................... C 63....................... B
23....................... D 64....................... D
24....................... A 65....................... D
25....................... A 66....................... B
26....................... A 67....................... C
27....................... B 68....................... C
28....................... D 69....................... C
29....................... A 70....................... B
30....................... B 71....................... B
31....................... A 72....................... A
32....................... D 73....................... C
33....................... C 74....................... D
34....................... A 75....................... D
35....................... C 76....................... C
36....................... D 77....................... B
37....................... A 78....................... A
38....................... D 79....................... B
39....................... C 80....................... C
40....................... B 81....................... C
41....................... D 82....................... A
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CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION-2023

1. Consider the following statements: (b) 1, 3

4. Palkonda hills (c) Mahanadi

3. These soils have mainly (a) Trans Himalaya

4. Meghalaya (b) Mahadeo, Gawilghur, Bharner

(c) 3 only (c) 1, 4, 5 and 6 only

(c) 1 only 3. In Uplands, the soil is coarse

3. Barakar and Sharda are its main (a) Arunachal Pradesh

Which of the above statements side of major hills of Central and

83. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2

Which of the statements given (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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