Test - 3 - World Geography 301 - 305 & CA

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CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION-2023

TEST – 3 (WORLD GEOGRAPHY 301, 302, 305 & CA)
F.M. – 200 Time Allowed – 120 mins. Negative Marking – 1/3rd
1. With reference to the earthquakes, (c) 1 and 3 only

consider the following statements: (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
1. Hypocentre is a point directly 4. Which of the following factors affect
above the focus. ocean salinity?
2. The point where the energy is 1. Wind
released is called the 2. Precipitation
hypocentre. 3. Ocean currents
3. The point on the surface nearest 4. Freezing and thawing of ice
to the focus is called epicentre. Select the correct answer using the
Which of the statements given code given below:
above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3 5. Consider the following statements
2. With reference to temperature, regarding Coriolis force:
consider the following statements: 1. The magnitude of the Coriolis
1. It decides the moisture-carrying force is proportional to the speed
capacity of the air. of the wind.
2. It governs the degree of stability 2. The CoriolisForce increases
of the atmosphere. progressively towards the poles
3. It affects the nature and types of which makes wind more curved
cloud formation and in higher latitude.
precipitation. 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) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 6. In context of the formation of clouds
3. Which of the following is/are the in the atmosphere, consider the
Indirect sources providing following statements:
information about Earth’s interior? 1. Cirrus clouds are thin and
1. Surface rocks detached clouds having a
2. Seismic activity feathery appearance and are
3. Meteors always white in colour.
4. Gravitation 2. Nimbus clouds are flat based,
Select the correct answer using the widely extended horizontal
code given below: sheets and are formed at high
(a) 1 only altitude (8 to 10 KM).
(b) 3 only
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3. Stratus clouds exist in patches 3. The infra-red rays can penetrate

and can be seen scattered here clouds and fogs.
and there. 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) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only 10. Which of the following is/ are the
7. Which of the following countries features of equatorial climate?
share border with the Black Sea? 1. Great uniformity of temperature
1. Russia throughout the year
2. Ukraine 2. The mean monthly temperatures
3. Syria are largely uniform
4. Lebanon 3. There is no winter
Select the correct answer using the 4. Cloudiness and heavy
code given below: precipitation
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the
(b) 3 and 4 only code given below:
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 ,3 and 4 only
8. Consider the following statements: (c) 1, 2 and 4
1. Acid igneous rocks are less (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
dense 11. With reference to Deserts, which of
and are lighter in colour than the following statements are
basic rocks. correct?
2. Acid igneous rocks contain a 1. The major hot deserts of the
greater proportion of oxides of world
iron, aluminium or magnesium. are located on the Eastern
3. Granitic rocks are example of coasts
acidic igneous rocks. of continents.
Which of the statements given 2. The aridity of the hot deserts is
above are correct? mainly due to the effects of
(a) 1 and 2 only offshore Trade Winds.
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. The temperate deserts are
(c) 1 and 3 only rainless because of their interior
(d) 1, 2 and 3 location in the temperate
9. With reference to Insolation, latitudes.
consider the following statements: Select the correct answer using the
1. The only source of energy for the codes given below:
earth's atmosphere comes from (a) 1 and 2 only
the sun. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. The visible 'white' light is the (c) 1 and 3 only
most (d) 1, 2 and 3
'intense and has the greatest
influence on our climate.
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12. With reference to marine heat 15. Which of the following conditions are
waves, which of the following favourable for the formation and
statements is/are correct? intensification of tropical storms?
1. These are discrete periods of 1. Large Sea surface with
extreme regional Ocean temperature higher than 27° C
warming. 2. Presence of the Coriolis force
2. These waves have specific 3. Large variations in the vertical
periodicity of occurrence. wind speed
3. These waves do not cause 4. low-level-cyclonic circulation
tropical storms and hurricanes. 5. Upper divergence above the
Select the correct answer using the sea level system
code given below: Select the correct answer using
(a) 1 only code given below:
(b) 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 ,3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
13. Consider the following statements: (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
1. Spring tides occur when the sun, 16. With reference to River erosion,
the moon and the earth are in a consider the following pairs:
straight line. Term Description
2. During Spring tide, the forces of 1. Attrition Wear and tear
the sun and moon tend to 2. Abrasion Solvent action
counteract one another. 3. Hydraulic Action Mechanical
Which of the statements given loosening
above is/are correct? Which of the pairs given above
(a) 1 only is/are correctly matched?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
14. With reference to relief features in (d) 1, 2 and 3
the ocean floors, consider the 17. Which of the following statements
following statements: is/are correct?
1. Guyots are the flattest and 1. Karst topography is dolomitic
smoothest regions of the world. region showing typical landforms
2. Seamounts are volcanic in produced by the action of
origin. groundwater
3. Atoll are low islands found in the 2. Karst topography has both
tropical oceans consisting of erosional and depositional
coral reefs. landform features.
Which of the statements given Select the correct answer using the
above is/are correct? code given below:
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
18. With reference to the theory of 21. Which of the following statements
Continental Drift, which of the is/are correct?
following forces were responsible for 1. The rotation of the Earth around
the drifting of the continents? the sun causes the variation in
1. Tidal Force the length of day and night at
2. Pole-fleeing Force different times of the year.
3. Centripetal Force 2. The sun appears to be vertically
Select the correct answer using the overhead at the tropic of cancer
code given below: on 21st June.
(a) 1 only 3. The sun is never overhead in the
(b) 1 and 2 only regions beyond the tropics at
(c) 2 and 3 only any time of the year.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the
19. Consider the following statements: code given below:
1. The fold mountains are closely (a) 2 only
associated with volcanic (b) 1 and 2 only
activities. (c) 2 and 3 only
2. They contain rich mineral (d) 1, 2 and 3
resources such as tin, copper, 22. Consider the following statements.
gold and petroleum. 1. Both P and S waves travel
3. Fold mountains are also called through the body of the Earth.
mountains of elevation. 2. Surface waves or L waves are
Which of the statements given high-frequency waves that travel
above is/are correct? through the crust.
(a) 3 only 3. The magnitude of an Earthquake
(b) 1 and 2 only indicates the quantity of energy
(c) 2 and 3 only released by an earthquake at
(d) 1, 2 and 3 the source point, which is
20. Consider the following statements: measured using the Mercalli
1. Calcareous rocks are formed Scale.
from the remains of corals and 4. The US Geological Survey is a
shellfish. responsible institution for
2. Carbonaceous rocks are from measuring and assessing
vegetative matter such as Earthquakes across the world.
swamps Which of the following statements
and forests. are not correct?
3. Limestone and chalk are some (a) 1 and 2 only
examples of carbonaceous (b) 2 and 3 only
rocks. (c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given (d) 2 and 4 only
above is/are correct? 23. Which of the following statements
(a) 1 only are correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only 1. The volume of renewable water
(c) 2 and 3 only on Earth remains constant.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Water available in Ice caps and
Glaciers is nearly thrice the
volume of Groundwater.
Select the correct answer using the 3. The Arabian Sea experiences
code given below. less salinity than the Bay of
(a) 1 only Bengal due to the influence of
(b) 2 only the southwest monsoon.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements above
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 given is/are correct?
24. Consider the following statements: (a) 3 only
1. Savanna is an example of (b) 1 and 3 only
ecotone in tropical latitudes. (c) 2 only
2. Kano is the type of savanna (d) 1 and 2 only
grassland distributed along the 27. Why are cyclones not formed
east coast of South America despite high temperature and
3. Rhododendron nilagiricum is the moisture near the equator?
only Shola tree species that can 1. Due to negligible Coriolis force.
tolerate fire. 2. Convergence of trade winds
Which of the statements given from subtropical high-pressure
above is/are correct? belts from both the hemisphere.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given
(b) 1 and 3 only above is/are correct?
(c) 2 only (a) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
25. Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Mid-oceanic ridges are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
continuous mountain ranges 28. The longest river in Europe Danube,
that occur along convergent was in the news. In which of the
plate following countries does
boundaries. the river Danube flow?
2. Mid-oceanic ridges are much 1. Slovenia
younger than continental 2. Croatia
areas. 3. Serbia
3. Mid-Atlantic ridges do not 4. Moldova
create Rift Valley in the 5. Bosnia and Herzegovina
Atlantic Ocean because it Select the correct answer using the
spreads quickly. code given below
Which of the statements given (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
above is/are correct? (b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
(c) 1,2 and 3 29. What is/are the possible impact of
(d) None of the above the convergence of the Labrador
26. Consider the following statements current and gulf stream?
1. The halocline is an ocean layer 1. Chance of higher fish catch in
where salinity changes most this zone
rapidly with depth. 2. Chances of the accident of the
2. Pycnocline refers to the rapid boats due to a reduction in the
change in density with depth. visibility
3. Replenishment of nutrient and 33. Consider the following statements

oxygen regarding alluvial soils:
Select the correct answer using the 1. Bhangar is old alluvium and is
code given below: composed of calcareous
(a) 1 and 2 only deposits
(b) 2 and 3 only called kankar.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. Khadar is younger deposits of
(d) 1,2 and 3 only the flood plains and is fertile.
30. With reference to Sheet Erosion, Which of the statements given
consider the following statements: above is/are correct?
1. It takes place on level lands after (a) 1 only
a heavy shower. (b) 2 only
2. It removes the finer and more (c) Both 1 and 2
fertile topsoil. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It leads to the formation of 34. which of the Following is a
badland topography. characteristic
Which of the statements given feature of the Steppe type of
above are correct? Climate?
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. in the northern hemisphere. only
(b) 2 and 3 only continental climatic type cf
(c) 1 and 3 only grasslands are found.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. Regions in Southern
31. Which of the following best Hemisphere experiences
describes the process of precipitation all throughout the
"Lithification"? year due to maritime in uence.
(a) It is process of formation of Select the correct answer using the
rocks through compaction of code given below.
sediments. (a) lonly
(b) It is the process of erosion of (b) 2 only
rocks and their deposition in (c) Both I and 2
deltaic plains. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) It refers to the cooling of 35. Along which of the following plate
magma to form lava plains. boundaries, the crust is either
(d) It refers to the metamorphosis destroyed or created?
of rocks under heat and 1. Convergent Boundary
pressure. 2. Divergent Boundary
32. Consider the following statements: 3. Transform Boundary
1. Stalagmites rise up from the floor Select the correct answer using the
of the caves. code given below.
2. The stalactites are formed as (a) 1 and 2 only
hanging from the ceilings. (b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given (c) 1 and 3 only
above is/are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
36. With reference to the Earth‟s crust, derive their energy from the
which of the following statements atmosphere.
is/are not correct? 2. The actions of exogenic
1. It is the outer thin layer with a forces continuously elevate the
thickness of up to 200 km. parts of the earth‟s surface,
2. The continental crust is formed while actions of endogenic
by basaltic rocks. forces leads to wearing down of
3. The ocean floors are formed by relief and filling up of
granitic rocks. depressions.
Select the correct answer using the Which of the statements given
code given below. above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
37. Consider the following local winds: 40. Consider the following pairs:
1. Sirocco Ocean Current Nature
2. Mistral 1. OyashioCurrent :Cold
3. Foehn 2. KuroshioCurrent :Warm
4. Chinook 3. California Current :Warm
Which of the winds mentioned Which of the pairs given above are
above blow over the temperate correctly matched?
continental climate? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 41. As one moves from Equator towards
38. Which of the following statements Poles, one will observe:
is/are correct with reference to the 1. Decrease in length of longitudes
anti-cyclones? 2. Decrease in distance between
1. They are characterized by clear longitudes
skies and calm air. 3. Increase in altitude
2. Winds in anti-cyclones blow Which of the statements given
anticlockwise in the northern above is/are correct?
hemisphere and clockwise in the (a) 1 and 2 only
southern hemisphere. (b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the (c) 1 and 3 only
code given below. (d) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only 42. Match the following regions with the
(b) 2 only soil quality in them correctly.
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Tropical Equatorial forest – Poor
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 nutrient acidic soil
39. Consider the following statements 2. Tropical deciduous forest – Rich
regarding geomorphic processes: in nutrients
1. The exogenic forces derive their 3. Boreal forest – Acidic and poor
energy mainly from within the in nutrients
earth while the endogenic forces
Choose the correct answer code: their characteristics even after

(a) 1, 2 lithification.
(b) 2, 3 2. Lithification is the process by
(c) 1, 3 which deposits through
(d) 1, 2, 3 compaction turn into rocks.
43. Which of these African states border Choose correct statements from the
the Mediterranean Sea? following codes
1. Tunisia (a) Only 1
2. Egypt (b) Only 2
3. Niger (c) Both 1 and 2
4. Chad (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer code: 47. With reference to metamorphism,
(a) 1, 2 which of the following is/are true?
(b) 3, 4 1. Metamorphism occurs when
(c) 1 only rocks are forced down to lower
(d) 2, 3 levels by tectonic processes
44. Which of the following is/are 2. When molten magma rising
properties of quartz? through the crust comes in
1. It consists of silica contact with the crustal rocks
2. Insoluble in water. 3. When the underlying rocks are
3. used in radio and radar subjected to great amounts of
Choose correct statements from the pressure by overlying rocks.
following codes Choose correct statements from the
(a) Only 1 following codes
(b) Only 1 and 2 (a) Only 3
(c) Only 2 and 3 (b) Only 1 and 3
(d) 1,2 and 3 (c) Only 2 and 3
45. Which of the following is/are true (d) 1, 2 and 3
about igneous rocks? 48. Which among the following countries
1. Igneous rocks are classified open out to Lake Victoria?
based on texture. 1. Uganda
2. The few examples of igneous 2. Rwanda
rocks are Granite, quartzite 3. Kenya
and basalt. 4. Tanzania
3. Igneous rocks are formed by Select the correct answer code:
Intermediate conditions of (a) 1, 2
cooling of molten magma. (b) 1, 3, 4
Choose correct statements from the (c) 1, 3
following codes (d) 2, 3, 4
(a) Only 1 49. The Sargasso Sea is a vast patch of
(b) Only 1 and 3 ocean named for a genus of free-
(c) Only 2 and 3 floating seaweed called Sargassum.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 It is bounded by which of the
46. Consider the following statements following currents/streams?
regarding sedimentary rocks 1. Gulf Stream
1. In many sedimentary rocks, 2. North Atlantic Current
the layers of deposits retain 3. Canary Current
4. Benguela current Which of the statements given

Select the correct answer using the above is/are correct?
code given below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 53. Consider the following statements
50. With reference to the Great Rift with regard to the meridians:
Valley System, consider the 1. The length of meridians
following statements: decreases on moving away
1. It is a series of trenches from from the prime meridian.
Lebanon in Asia to Mozambique 2. 180° East and 180° West
in Africa. meridians are 180° apart from
2. It is a geologically active area each other.
with volcanoes and frequent 3. Prime Meridian and 180°
earthquakes. meridian divide the earth into
3. The Afar triple junction is a part two equal halves.
of this rift valley system. Which of the statements given
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 only (d) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 54. Equator passes through which of the
51. Consider the following statements following countries?
regarding the sudden stratospheric 1. Indonesia
warming: 2. Maldives
1. It is caused by the cold sinking 3. Somalia
air in the stratosphere. 4. Brazil
2. It is a natural fluctuation 5. Kenya
happening on a regular basis in 6. Ecuador
the northern hemisphere. Select the correct answer code:
Which of the statements given (a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
above is/are correct? (b) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
(a) 1 only (c) 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
(c) Both 1 and 2 55. Apart from Latitude and Altitude,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 which of the following factors affect
52. Consider the following statements : the climate of a region?
1. The longest day in the Northern 1. Pressure and wind systems
Hemisphere and the longest 2. Continentality
night in Southern Hemisphere 3. Ocean currents
occur on the 21st of June. Select the correct answer code:
2. On 21st March and 23rd (a) 1, 2
September, the whole earth (b) 2, 3
experiences equal days and (c) 1, 3
equal nights. (d) 1, 2, 3
56. Consider the following statements: (b) 1, 3

1. The soil develops on crystalline (c) 2, 3
igneous rocks in areas of low (d) 1, 2, 3
rainfall. 59. Consider the following statements
2. They are generally poor in regarding Mangroves.
nitrogen, phosphorous and 1. Mangroves are very specialised
humus. forest ecosystems of tropical and
3. They are fertile when fine- subtropical regions bordering
grained and are poor in fertility certain sea coasts.
when they are coarse-grained. 2. They stabilise the shoreline and
The above statements refer to: act as bulwark against
(a) Laterite soil encroachments by the sea.
(b) Black Soil 3. They do not grow in low-oxygen
(c) Red and Yellow Soil soil.
(d) None of the above Which of the above statements
57. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
concerning atmosphere of the Earth (a) 1 only
is/are correct? (b) 1, 2
1. In stratosphere, temperature (c) 1, 3
increases with altitude. (d) 1, 2, 3
2. In mesosphere, temperature 60. Consider the following statements.
decreases with altitude. 1. Much of the Earth’s mantle
3. The lowest temperature of the consists of magma.
atmosphere is recorded in the 2. Magma is a mixture of minerals
upper part of mesosphere. and also contains small amounts
4. Tropopause is an isothermal of dissolved gases.
zone. 3. The high pressure under Earth’s
Select the correct answer code: crust keep magma in a solid
(a) 1, 2 state.
(b) 1, 2, 3 Which of the above statements
(c) 3, 4 is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 (a) 1, 2
58. Consider the following statements: (b) 1, 3
1. Estuaries are more favourable (c) 2, 3
than deltas for the siting of large (d) 1, 2, 3
ports. 61. Consider the following statements.
2. Limestone vegetation in tropical 1. About 98 per cent of the total
regions is luxuriant because of crust of the earth is composed of
the heavy rainfall all the year titanium, hydrogen,
round. phosphorous,
3. Ria coasts, Fiord coasts, manganese and sulphur.
Estuarine coasts and Dalmatian 2. All three rock types (igneous,
coasts are examples for the sedimentary, and metamorphi(c)
coastline of emergence. can be found in Earth’s crust.
Which of the above statements 3. The oldest rocks on our planet
is/are correct? are part of the continental crust.
(a) 1, 2
Which of the above statements caused by pole-fleeing force and

is/are correct? tidal force.
(a) 1, 2 Which of the above statements
(b) 1, 3 is/are correct?
(c) 2, 3 (a) 1 only
(d) 3 only (b) 2 only
62. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2
regarding Karst topography. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is commonly associated with 65. Consider the following statements
carbonate rocks. regarding ‘Savanna Climate’.
2. Such topography occurs only in 1. It is characterized by an
tropical and temperate alternate hot, rainy season and
environments. cool, dry season.
3. Nearly a quarter of the world’s 2. Majority of the areas have
population depends upon water lateritic soils which support good
supplied from karst areas. crops.
Which of the above statements 3. The Hausa tribes are found here.
is/are correct? Which of the above statements
(a) 1, 2 is/are correct?
(b) 1, 3 (a) 1, 2
(c) 2, 3 (b) 1, 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 (c) 2, 3
63. Consider the following statements (d) 1, 2, 3
regarding Badland Topography. 66. Tropic of Capricorn passes through
1. Presence of Hard archaic granite which of the following countries?
rock system. 1. Argentina
2. Characterized by steep slopes 2. Bolivia
and minimal vegetation. 3. Chile
3. The geologic forms of Canyons, 4. Botswana
ravines, gullies, buttes and 5. Mozambique
mesas are common in badlands. 6. Zimbabwe
Which of the above statements 7. Australia
is/are correct? Select the correct answer code:
(a) 1, 2 (a) 1, 3, 4, 5, 7
(b) 1, 3 (b) 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
(c) 2, 3 (c) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
(d) 1, 2, 3 (d) 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
64. Consider the following statements 67. Consider the following statements
with reference to the ‘Continental regarding Heat Budget.
Drift Theory’ proposed by Alfred 1. Roughly 70 percent of heat
Wegener. received from sun is reflected
1. In the beginning, all the back to space even before
continents formed a single reaching the earth’s surface.
continental mass called 2. The reflected amount of
Laurasia. radiation by the Earth is called
2. The movement responsible for the albedo of the earth.
the drifting of the continents was
Which of the above statements 71. Consider the following statements.

is/are correct? 1. The Equator runs almost through
(a) 1 only the middle of Africa.
(b) 2 only 2. Africa is the only continent
(c) Both 1 and 2 through which the Tropic of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Cancer, the Equator and the
68. What is the correct sequence of Tropic of
occurrence of the countries in Capricorn pass.
Eastern coast of Africa as one 3. Australia is the smallest
proceeds from South to North? continent that lies entirely in the
1. Mozambique Southern Hemisphere.
2. Tanzania Which of the above statements
3. Kenya is/are correct?
4. Somalia (a) 1, 2
Select the correct answer code: (b) 2, 3
(a) 3-2-1-4 (c) 1, 3
(b) 1-2-3-4 (d) 1, 2, 3
(c) 2-1-4-3 72. Arrange the following Islands of
(d) 2-3-1-4 Indian Ocean region from South to
69. If you keep walking on the North
Mediterranean coast, starting from 1. Seychelles
the coast of Egypt towards middle- 2. Maldives
east, you are likely to touch the 3. Reunion
coast of which of these countries 4. Mauritius
enroute? Select the correct answer code:
1. Iraq (a) 3-4-1-2
2. Lebanon (b) 4-3-1-2
3. Syria (c) 4-3-2-1
4. Israel (d) 3-4-2-1
Select the correct answer code: 73. Planets in the solar system are
(a) 1, 2, 3 broadly classified into Terrestrial and
(b) 1, 2, 4 Jovian Planets. In this context,
(c) 2, 3, 4 consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 3, 4 1. Terrestrial Planets are relatively
70. Which of these capital cities in larger in size when compared to
Middle-east are located on or very Jovian Planets.
close to the Persian Gulf? 2. Terrestrial Planets were formed
1. Muscat in close vicinity of the Sun, while
2. Riyadh Jovian planets were formed at
3. Abu Dhabi relatively distant location.
4. Doha 3. Terrestrial Planets has lost most
Select the correct answer code: of its earlier atmosphere due to
(a) 3, 4 solar wind, while similar
(b) 1, 3, 4 phenomenon is not been
(c) 2, 3, 4 observed in Jovian Planets.
(d) 2, 3
Which of the above statements areas, the quake foci have

is/are correct? shallow depths.
(a) 1 only Which of the above statements
(b) 2, 3 is/are correct?
(c) 1, 2, 3 (a) 1, 2
(d) 1, 2 (b) 1 only
74. Consider the following statements: (c) 1, 3
1. The lapse rate usually is more in (d) 2, 3
winter than summer. 77. Which of the following is/are
2. In hilly areas, a hot day followed features of tropical evergreen
by calm, cloudless night act as forest?
favourable condition for the 1. Annual precipitation of over 200
phenomenon of temperature cm
inversion. 2. No definite time for trees
3. If the moist air ascends rapidly to to flowering
the cooler layers of the 3. Absence of stratification
atmosphere, the water droplets Select the correct answer from the
freeze into ice pellets and fall to following codes
the earth as hail. (a) Only 1
Which of the above statements (b) Only 1 and 2
is/are correct? (c) Only 2 and 3
(a) 1, 2 (d) 1,2 and 3
(b) 3 only 78. Flora species like ebony and aini are
(c) 2, 3 found in which type of natural
(d) 1, 2, 3 vegetation?
75. Which of the following factors affect (a) Tropical semi evergreen forest
the formation of soil? (b) Tropical evergreen forest
1. Parent material (c) Temperate forest
2. Topography (d) Tropical deciduous forest
3. Climate 79. Consider the followings statements.
4. Biological activity 1. Atmospheric pressure is
5. Time caused due to the weight of
Select the correct answer code: the overlying atmosphere.
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 2. Isobars that are widely spaced
(b) 2, 3, 4, 5 apart indicate strong winds or
(c) 1, 3, 4, 5 a high-pressure gradient.
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 3. Coriolis force determines that
76. Consider the following statements. moving air masses in the
1. Sea floor spreading is caused by northern hemisphere and
the constant volcanic eruptions southern hemisphere deflect in
at the ocean floor. exactly the same direction.
2. The ocean crust rocks are older Which of the above statements
than the continental rocks. is/are incorrect?
3. The deep trenches have deep- (a) 1, 2
seated earthquake occurrences (b) 3 only
while in the mid-oceanic ridge (c) 2, 3
(d) 1, 3
80. Consider the following statements. 3. In these forests, plants remain

1. Earth’s uppermost layer is the leafless for most part of the
crust, which is the thinnest of year.
all the layers. Which of the above statements
2. Continental crust is less dense is/are correct?
than ocean crust as the latter (a) 1, 2
is made of basaltic rocks. (b) 1, 3
3. The innermost core of Earth is (c) 2, 3
made only of molten iron. (d) 1, 2, 3
Which of the above statements 83. Consider the following statements:
is/are correct? 1. Yellow sea separates China and
(a) 1 only Korean Peninsula.
(b) 1, 2 2. Sea of Japan separates Japan
(c) 1, 3 and China.
(d) 2, 3 Select the correct answer code:
81. Consider the following statements (a) 1 only
regarding Paleomagnetism. (b) 2 only
1. Paleomagnetism is the study (c) Both 1 and 2
of the record of the earth’s (d) Neither 1 nor 2
magnetic field with the help of 84. Consider the following statements
magnetic fields regarding Sea surface temperature
recorded in rocks, sediment, or (SST).
archaeological materials. 1. The SST is the measure of water
2. Rocks formed from underwater temperature restricted to a few
volcanic activity are mainly millimetres of the top ocean
basaltic which makes up most layer.
of the ocean 2. SST is largely influenced by
floor. strong winds, evaporation, or
3. Paleomagnetic studies of thick clouds.
rocks have demonstrated that 3. SST does not give the proper
the orientation of the earth’s information regarding thermal
magnetic field has frequently energy available in the upper
alternated over geologic time. ocean.
Which of the above statements Which of the above statements
is/are correct? is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 (a) 1, 2
(b) 1, 3 (b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 (c) 1, 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 (d) 1, 2, 3
82. Consider the following statements 85. Consider the following statements
regarding Tropical Thorn Forests. regarding discontinuity inside the
1. Tropical thorn forests occur in earth.
the areas which receive rainfall 1. Mohorovicic Discontinuity:
less than 50 cm. Transition zone between
2. Important species found here Mantle and Core.
are mahua, amla, semul and
kusum.
2. Gutenberg Discontinuity: Governments of India and

Transition zone between the USA.
Crust and Mantle. Which of the above statements
3. Lehman Discontinuity: is/are correct?
Transition zone between Outer (a) 1, 2
core and Inner core. (b) 1, 3
Which of the above statements (c) 2, 3
is/are correct? (d) 1, 2, 3
(a) 1, 2, 3 88. Which of the following can aid
(b) 3 only furthering the government’s
(c) 1, 3 objective of Financial Inclusion?
(d) 2, 3 1. Affordable payment and
86. Consider the following statements remittance services
regarding Global compact for 2. Promoting savings by opening
migration. zero balance bank account.
1. The global compact for 3. Disbursal of interest free loans
migration is the first, inter- to economically weaker
governmentally negotiated section
agreement to cover all 4. Financial advice to the
dimensions of international disadvantaged groups
migration. Select the correct answer code:
2. It was prepared under the (a) 1, 3
auspices of the United (b) 2, 4
Nations. (c) 1, 3, 4
3. The global compact is a legally (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
binding agreement. 89. Which of the following are the
Which of the above statements sources of arsenic contamination.
is/are correct? 1. Weathering of rocks and
(a) 1, 2 minerals followed by leaching
(b) 2, 3 and runoff.
(c) 1 only 2. Intense exploitation of
(d) 1, 2, 3 groundwater
87. Consider the following statements 3. Iron coprecipitation
regarding United Nations Alliance of 4. Burning of coal
Civilizations (UNAO(C). Select the correct answer code:
1. United Nations Alliance of (a) 1, 2, 3
Civilization (UNAOC) aims to (b) 1, 2, 4
improve understanding and (c) 2, 3, 4
cooperative relations among (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
nations and peoples across 90. Consider the following statements
cultures and religions. regarding National Legal Services
2. It helps to counter the forces Authority (NALSA).
that fuel polarization and 1. National Legal Services
extremism. Authority (NALSA) is a
3. UNAOC was established at constitutional body that
the initiative of the provides free legal services to
weaker sections of society.
2. Chief Justice of India is the 3. Millets helps in carbon

Patron-in-Chief. sequestration.
3. In every State, State Legal Which of the above statements
Services Authority has been is/are correct?
constituted to give effect to the (a) 1, 2
policies and directions of the (b) 1, 3
NALSA and to give free legal (c) 2, 3
services to the people and (d) 1, 2, 3
conduct LokAdalats in the 94. Consider the following statements
State. regarding Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
Which of the above statements 1. It establishes common
is/are correct? international standards for the
(a) 1, 2 regulation of the international
(b) 3 only trade in ammunition, weapons
(c) 2, 3 parts, and arms components.
(d) 1, 3 2. The treaty regulates the
91. Martand Sun Temple, recently in domestic sale or use of
news is located in weapons in any country.
(a) Odisha 3. Recently India joined the
(b) Madhya Pradesh treaty.
(c) Jammu and Kashmir Which of the above statement is/are
(d) Uttarakhand correct?
92. Consider the following statements (a) 1 only
regarding Kurki, recently seen in (b) 1, 2
news. (c) 2, 3
1. Kurki means attachment of a (d) 1, 2, 3
farmer’s land, already pledged 95. Consider the following statements.
to the money lenders in case 1. UN Framework Convention on
of a loan default. Climate Change (UNFCC(C)
2. Kurki orders are executed does not explicitly
under Civil Procedure Code, acknowledge the differentiated
1908. responsibility of nations to fight
Which of the above statements climate change.
is/are correct? 2. The Warsaw International
(a) 1 only Mechanism (WIM) for Loss
(b) 2 only and Damages, was the first
(c) Both 1 and 2 formal acknowledgment of the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 need to compensate
93. Consider the following statements. developing countries struck by
1. Millets have short growing climate disasters.
season and lower water Which of the above statements
requirement for cultivation as is/are correct?
against paddy and wheat. (a) 1 only
2. Government provides (b) 2 only
Minimum Support price for (c) Both 1 and 2
selected millets. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
96. On which date is World Water Day 99. Where will the 10-day Africa-India
celebrated across the world? Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX
(a) March 18 2023) be organized from 21-30
(b) March 20 March 2023?
(c) March 21 (a) Thiruvananthapuram
(d) March 22 (b) Pune
97. With which country is the Seti River- (c) Patna
6 Hydropower Project associated? (d) Rajkot
(a) Germany 100. Where will the G20 Research and
(b) Nepal Innovation Initiative Gathering under
(c) China India’s Presidency begin?
(d) Laos (a) Silchar
98. Who has won the Abel Prize for (b) Tezpur
mathematics? (c) Dispur
(a) Urf Patel (d) Dibrugarh
(b) Luis Caffarelli
(c) Melson Wicket
(d) Piyush Chawla
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LISAS’IAS
CIVIL SERVICES (PRELIMINARY) EXAMINATION-2023
TEST – 3 (WORLD GEOGRAPHY 301, 302, 305 & CA)
F.M. – 200 Time Allowed – 120 mins. Negative Marking – 1/3rd
ANSWER KEYS
1......................... C 41....................... B 81....................... D
2......................... D 42....................... D 82....................... B
3......................... D 43....................... A 83....................... A
4......................... D 44....................... D 84....................... D
5......................... C 45....................... B 85....................... B
6......................... A 46....................... C 86....................... A
7......................... A 47....................... D 87....................... A
8......................... C 48....................... B 88....................... D
9......................... D 49....................... A 89....................... B
10....................... D 50....................... D 90....................... C
11....................... B 51....................... A 91....................... C
12....................... A 52....................... C 92....................... C
13....................... A 53....................... D 93....................... D
14....................... C 54....................... D 94....................... A
15....................... C 55....................... D 95....................... B
16....................... C 56....................... C 96....................... D
17....................... C 57....................... D 97....................... B
18....................... B 58....................... A 98....................... B
19....................... D 59....................... B 99....................... B
20....................... B 60....................... A 100..................... D
21....................... C 61....................... C
22....................... B 62....................... B
23....................... C 63....................... C
24....................... B 64....................... B
25....................... B 65....................... B
26....................... D 66....................... A
27....................... A 67....................... B
28....................... B 68....................... B
29....................... D 69....................... C
30....................... A 70....................... A
31....................... A 71....................... D
32....................... C 72....................... A
33....................... C 73....................... B
34....................... A 74....................... C
35....................... A 75....................... D
36....................... D 76....................... C
37....................... A 77....................... B
38....................... A 78....................... B
39....................... D 79....................... C
40....................... B 80....................... B
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