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1. Consider the following statements: 3. Consider the following statements:

1. Unlike the temperate zone, Frigid Zone is 1. Mandav hills are located in Madhya

found only in the Southern hemisphere. Pradesh

2. In Torrid Zone, the sun’s rays are almost 2. Gir range is located in the Kathiawar

vertical throughout the year. peninsula

3. The sun is never overhead in Temperate 3. Ritchie’s Archipelago is located between

Zone. Malabar Coast and Lakshadweep Island.

Which of the statements given above is/are

Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

4. With reference to the Tribal population in India,

2. Consider the following statements:
consider the following statements
1. Karst topography is a feature of the
1. Chenchu tribe living in the Nallamala forest
Limestone region.
2. Ziro valleys are home to the Apatani tribe
2. Badlands topography is created by Oceanic
3. Gaddis tribe dwells around the Dhauladhar
waves.
range
3. Parkland topography is witnessed in the
4. Gujjars tribe habituated in Gujarat and
tropical rainforest.
Maharashtra
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1,3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1,2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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5. Consider the following statements: 7. Consider the following statements with respect
to Himalayan ranges:
1. This is the only park in India that is
1. The eastern Himalayas rises gradually from
completely enclosed by a 2 m high
the plains of West Bengal and Assam.
boundary wall.
2. The western part of the Himalayas rises
2. Because the wetlands are not natural, they
almost abruptly from the plains.
rely on the monsoon and water pumped in
3. The southern slopes of the Himalayas
from outside, which is typically supplied by
facing India are steeper, while those facing
the "Ajan Bandh" reservoir.
the Tibetan side are generally gentler.
3. It is situated in the heart of the Central
Which of the statements given above is/are
Asian migratory flyway. The park was the
correct?
sole known wintering location for the
(a) 1 only
severely endangered Siberian Crane's
(b) 1 and 2 only
central population.
(c) 3 only
Which of the following protected sites has the

above-given features? (d) 1,2, and 3

(a) Bannerghatta National Park

(b) Van Vihar National Park 8. The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by a
(c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park humid climate with high temperatures
(d) Mukurthi National Park throughout the year. Which of the following
crops is most suitable for this region?
6. With reference to Seagrass, consider the
1. Paddy
following statements:
2. Jute
1. Seagrass is a form of algae that has evolved
3. Wheat
to live in the sea near the coast.
2. Seagrasses have a true root system and 4. Mustard

produce blooms, fruits, and seeds. 5. Potato

3. Dugongs rely on seagrass beds for
Select the correct answer using the code given
sustenance.
below
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

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

(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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9. In which of the following regions of India are Select the correct answer using the code given
shale gas resources found? below

1. Cambay Basin (a) 1 and 2 only

2. Cauvery basin (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
3. Krishna-Godavari Basin (c) 1 and 4 only
4. Assam-Arakan (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
5. Damodar
Select the correct answer using the code given
12. Consider the following pairs
below:
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only Passes Connects
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
1. Khardung La - Nubra valley and
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
Kashmir valley
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2. Thal Ghat - Mumbai and
Nashik
10. Consider the following statement: 3. Jelep La - Sikkim and Bhutan
4. Shipki La - Shimla and Tibet
1. Squall is the difference between wind
speeds at different heights. How many pairs given above are correctly
matched?
2. A torrent is a strong and fast-moving
stream of water or other liquid. (a) Only One pair

3. Wind shear is a sudden violent gust of wind (b) Only Two pair
or localized storm. (c) Only Three pair
Which of the above statement is/are correct? (d) All the Four pairs
(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 only
13. Arrange the following states in Descending
(c) 2 and 3 only order in terms of the estimated value of mineral

(d) 2 only production (in 2021- 22) in the country:

(a) Odisha - Chhattisgarh- Karnataka-

Rajasthan
11. What are the energy sources available for
(b) Rajasthan- Maharashtra-- Jharkhand -
endogenic geomorphic processes?
Telangana
1. Rotation of the Earth (c) Madhya Pradesh- Jharkhand- Gujarat-
2. Tidal friction Odisha
3. Radioactivity (d) Jharkhand-Maharashtra-Assam-
4. Primordial heat Chhattisgarh

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14. Consider the following statements: 16. The term Bugyals refer to

1. The earth is the only known planet in the (a) Tribes in Himachal Himalayas
universe where Lithosphere and
(b) Shiwalik formations in Sikkim Himalayas
Atmosphere exist.
(c) Sand dunes in central highlands
2. The period of the Moon’s rotation and
revolution is equal, and we always see the (d) Grassland in Uttaranchal Himalayas
same face of the Moon.
3. Moon is the only celestial body where
17. Which of the following are associated with the
humans set foot.
hot weather season in India ?
4. The Gaganyan Mission will make India the
fourth nation to land a human on the Moon. 1. Blossom shower

Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Mango shower

correct?
3. Bardoli Chheerha
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
4. Loo wind
(b) 2 and 3 only
5. Low-pressure trough extends over the Thar
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3 only Desert

Select the correct answer using the code given

15. Consider the following statements: below

1. Block Mountains are formed by the process (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

of weathering and erosion. (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

2. Fold Mountains are formed due to the
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
convergent continental plates.
3. Residual Mountains are formed due to (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

faulting.
4. The Parasnath range in Jharkhand is
18. On the planet earth, the largest percentage of a
Residual Mountains.
freshwater source
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) Groundwater

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) Ice caps

(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) Lakes
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 3, and 4 (d) Rivers

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19. Consider the following statements 5. They have many positive effects on
agriculture, like increasing photosynthesis,
1. The peninsular block, made of gneisses and
granite, is rigid and stable. yield and rejuvenating the plant tissue.

2. The rivers Subansiri, Dihang and Dibang Which of the statements given above is\are
have high hydroelectric potential. correct?
3. Jhelum, which is present in the Kashmir
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
valley, meanders in the region.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
4. The Great Himalayan range, the lesser
Himalayas and the Shiwalik are prominent (c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

in Kashmir, Himachal and Sikkim (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Himalayas and not in Arunachal
Himalayas.
21. How is La Nina different from El Nino?
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold
correct?
ocean temperatures in the equatorial
(a) 1 only
Indian Ocean, whereas El Nino is
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
characterized by unusually warm ocean
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
temperatures in the equatorial Pacific
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Ocean.

2. El Nino has an adverse effect on the

20. With reference to sand and dust storms, southwest monsoon of India, but La Nina
consider the following statements has no effect on the monsoon climate.

1. These are the common hazards in arid and 3. El Nino occurs more frequently than La
semi-arid regions and are usually caused Nina in general.
by thunderstorms.
4. Waters off the Pacific coast are colder
2. Aerosols of a considerable percentage in the
during La Nina years, therefore, contain
lower part of the atmosphere are dust
more nutrients.
particles.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It is believed to fertilize the amazon forest
correct?
and is important for Biomass production in
oceans. (a) 1 only

4. They play a role in the spread of a disease (b) 2 and 3 only

known as meningitis in sub-Saharan Africa
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
and valley fever transmission in the
(d) 3 and 4 only
southwest of USA.

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22. Which of the following are west-flowing rivers in 24. Consider the following statements

India? 1. Commercial grain cultivation practiced in

1. Sharavathi mid-latitudes cultivates only wheat and

barley.
2. Bharatpuzha
2. In truck farming, farmers specialize the
3. Kalinadi
regions with cash crops like sugarcane,
4. Baitarni cotton, spices, etc.

5. Dhandhar 3. The yield per unit area is low in commercial

6. Subarnarekha grain cultivation and high in intensive

subsistence agriculture.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are
below
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 5 and 6 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 6 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

23. Consider the following statements 25. With reference to Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD),

1. There is an even distribution of annual consider the following statements

rainfall in equatorial regions and in the 1. The sea surface temperature contrast
western belt of cool temperate regions. between the eastern Indian Ocean and the

2. High relative humidity, clear sky, calm air, Arabian Sea is termed an Indian Ocean
Dipole.
and cold and long nights are the ideal
2. The negative IOD events are often
conditions for dew formation.
associated with El Nino, and positive IOD
Which of the statements given above is/are
events are linked with La Nina.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?

(b) 2 only (a) 1 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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26. What are the characteristics of plantation Select the correct answer using the code given
agriculture? below

1. Cheap labour (a) 2-1-3-4

2. Single crop specialization (b) 2-3-1-4
3. Low capital investment (c) 2-3-4-1
4. Scientific cultivation method (d) 3-2-4-1
5. Large estate

Select the correct answer using the code given

29. With reference to zero-budget natural farming,
below
consider the following statements
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
1. This farming practice uses 50 percent less
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
water and electricity than conventional
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
farming.
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
2. It is the method of growing crops in tune
with nature.
27. Consider the following statements 3. The usage of herbicides and biostimulants
1. Siberian Shelves region experiences tidal is prohibited.
bulges of greater height. 4. Though it has the potential to avoid residue
2. The ocean current is strongest at the ocean burning, it cannot reduce methane
surface and gradually decreases with emissions, similar to traditional farming.
increasing ocean depth.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. In the middle and higher latitudes, the east
correct?
coast of the continents is bordered by warm
water currents. (a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
30. Consider the following crops
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only 1. Cotton
2. Chilly

28. Arrange the following Southeast Asian cities 3. Maize

from north to south directions. 4. Guar

Which of these are Kharif crops?
1. Kaula Lumpur
(a) 1 and 4 only
2. Taipei
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Ha Noi
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
4. Phnom Penh
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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31. Consider the following statements about jet Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder
streams and green manure?
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. They are a narrow band of strong wind in
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
the upper levels of the Troposphere.
(c) 3 and 5 only
2. They are strongest during summer in the
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
northern hemisphere and during winter in
the southern hemisphere.
34. Consider the following towns in India:
3. They usually follow hot air and cold air
1. Venkatagiri
boundaries.
2. Dharmavaram
4. The Earth’s rotation has no role to play in
3. Bhagalpur
jet streams since they are carried by wind
4. Molakalmuru
air circulation.
5. Kuthampully
5. They generally blow from west to east
Which of the above is/are famous for producing
directions across the Earth.
traditional sarees/fabric?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
correct? (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
35. Consider the following statements
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only
1. The Continental crust, aesthenosphere and
Earth's outer core are in a solid state.
32. The term diamond dust is associated with 2. Shield volcanoes being the largest of all
volcanoes on the Earth, are also the most
(a) Sand and dust storm
explosive volcanoes on the Earth.
(b) Precipitation caused by Jey Streams
3. Volcanic rocks are formed when the lava
(c) Falling Ice crystals
gets cooled on the Earth’s surface, whereas
(d) Madden Julian oscillation
plutonic rocks are formed when the lava
gets cooled below the surface, i.e., in the
33. Consider the following crops of India: Crust itself.

1. Cowpea Which of the statements given above is/are

2. Green gram correct?

3. Pigeon pea (a) 1 only

4. Cluster bean (b) 1 and 3 only
5. Sun hemp (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
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36. Which of the following is/are tributaries of 38. Consider the following statements
Brahmaputra?
1. The process of erosion, deposition and
1. Dibang transportation happens because of

2. Kameng gravitational force and gradients.

3. Lohit 2. The wind moves from high-pressure to low-

4. Subansri pressure areas due to pressure gradients.

5. Dihang 3. The crust faults and fractures can happen

due to the process of epeirogeny, orogeny,
6. Manas
plate tectonics and earthquakes.
7. Sankosh
4. The weathering process can be slowed down
Select the correct answer using the code given
by hydration, oxidation and carbonation.
below:
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
correct?
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
(c) 2 and 4 only

37. Consider the following statements (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

1. Magma is the source of all the minerals,

which can be found exclusively in the 39. Consider the following statements
Earth’s Crust.
1. Keibul Lamjao National Park is the last
2. Feldspar, used in ceramics and glass,
natural habitat of the sangai deers.
occupies about half of the Earth’s Crust.
2. The phumdis of the Loktak lake are a mass
3. The sedimentation, compaction and of soil, organic matter and vegetation.
lithification process turns the rock 3. Loktak lake is the largest saline lake in the
fragments into sedimentary rocks.
northeastern part of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2 only

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40. With reference to 'Red Sanders,' sometimes 42. Consider the following statements
seen in the news, consider the following 1. The extratropical cyclone covers a larger
statements: area and causes more damage and
1. It is a tree species endemic to the Eastern destruction than tropical cyclones.

Ghats of India. 2. When the Coriolis force balances the

pressure-gradient force, geostrophic wind
2. It is one of the most important trees in the
occurs parallel to isobars.
tropical rainforest areas of South India.
3. On warm and moist days, intense
3. It is listed in Appendix – I of the Convention convection happens, which may cause
on International Trade in Endangered tornadoes.
Species of Wildlife Fauna and Flora (CITES),
Which of the statements given above is/are
so exporting red sanders from India is
correct?
prohibited.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct? (c) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (d) 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only 43. With reference to grasslands, consider the

following statements
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Tropical grasslands remain warm
throughout the year, whereas temperate
41. Arrange the following regions from west to east grasslands have cold winters.
direction 2. These can be found in all the earth’s
1. Baghelkhand continents and Antarctica regions.
3. They are generally located between
2. Bundelkhand
subtropical deserts and temperate forests of
3. Malwa high latitudes.
4. Rayalaseema 4. Temperatures can be extreme in some
grasslands, up to -20° Celsius.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 4-3-2-1
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 3-4-2-1
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3-2-1-4 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3-4-1-2 (d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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44. Consider the following statements about 46. Advanced Dvorak Technique, which was in the
upwelling and downwelling news recently, is related to

1. The subsurface waters from the bottom (a) Flood warning system
come to the surface due to upwelling, is rich (b) Smart agriculture tool
in nutrients and very productive (c) Cyclone intensity
biologically.
(d) Wastewater treatment
2. When the surface water gets built up along
a coastline due to wind, it causes the
downwelling of the waters. 47. Consider the following statements
3. Upwelling is associated with good fishing
1. The air rises at the equator and flows
grounds, whereas downwelling causes fog.
directly towards the polar regions.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. The air flowing parallel to the isobars is
correct ? caused due to the effect of the Coriolis force.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

45. Consider the following statements (d) Neither 1 nor 2

1. The highest density of underwater

volcanoes occurs in the seafloor ridge that
48. In which of the following regions do moist
runs from New Zealand to Tonga.
tropical forests in India occur?
2. Home reef seamount, located in the
southwest Pacific Ocean, gave rise to a new 1. Western coast

island. 2. Odisha coast

3. The fastest converging boundary in the 3. Upper Assam

world is located in the Tonga-Kermadec 4. Lower slopes of the eastern Himalayas
subduction zone. Select the correct answer using the code given

Which of the statements given above is/are below

correct ? (a) 1 only

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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49. Consider the following statements about the Select the correct answer using the code given
equatorial climate below

1. Throughout the year, they remain hot and (a) 1 only

wet. (b) 1 and 2 only

2. The temperature is almost constant, and (c) 1 and 3 only

only a few variations occur annually.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. The double rainfall peak coinciding with
equinoxes is a characteristic feature of this
52. Andaman and Nicobar Islands consist of which
climate.
forest types?
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Mangrove forest
correct?
2. Evergreen forest
(a) 1 only
3. Deciduous forest
(b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) 3 only
below
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

50. Which one of the following countries is
(c) 1 and 3 only
landlocked?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Yemen

(b) Oman
53. Consider the following statements
(c) Armenia
1. Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat are India's
(d) Iraq easternmost and westernmost states.
2. The standard meridian of time passes
through only five states of India.
51. In which of the following places do cyclones
usually not originate? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. Equator
(a) 1 only
2. Tropical latitudes of South-eastern Pacific
(b) 2 only
regions
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Tropical latitudes of the South Atlantic (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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54. Consider the following statements about Keibul 56. With reference to the river Godavari, consider

Lamjao Conservation Area the following statements

1. The largest freshwater lake in India is 1. Known as Dakshin Ganga, this is the
Loktak lake. longest river in peninsular India.

2. Loktak lake has a Phumdi ecosystem, of 2. The Western Ghats do not form any

which more area is present in Keibul watershed in this river course.

Lamjao National Park. 3. Pranhita is the largest tributary of this

3. Meitei is a dominant group in Loktak lake river.

and Keibul Lamjao National Park. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

57. Consider the following statements about

55. High nitrogen fertilizer usage in agriculture
Namdapha National park
leads to high consumption of nitrate in our
diets. What could be the impact of such high 1. It lies on the international border between

nitrate content in food? India and Myanmar.

2. It is the only national park in the World to

1. Diabetes
have four big cat species such as tiger,
2. Neural tube effect during foetus
leopard, snow leopard and clouded leopard.
development
3. The local medicinal plant, Mishimi Teeta,
3. Thyroid effects
which cures many diseases, has been
4. Cancer
exported widely.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are
below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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58. Which of the following phenomena might have Select the correct answer using the code given
influenced the evolution of organisms? below

1. Continental drift
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
2. Glacial cycles
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Natural selection
(c) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
4. Genetic drift
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only

below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 61. With reference to the rainforests of the world,

(c) 1 and 2 only consider the following statements

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. When compared to other biomes, the

rainforest biome receives maximum

59. Consider the following statements
rainfall.
1. Pashmina is famed as an essential
2. Both tropical and temperate rainforests
Kashmiri art form.
occur closer to the equator.
2. The spiritual and cultural Capital of India
3. Many plants are found on the floors of
is Varanasi.
3. To enhance the livelihood of people in the rainforest regions due to ample nutrient

Leh -Ladakh region, KVIC will be selling the supply.

"Made-in-Varanasi" Pashmina products.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only

60. The countries bordering the Black Sea are

62. A definite wet and dry season is the
1. Turkey
characteristic feature of which climate?
2. Romania
3. Bulgaria (a) Equatorial climate
4. Ukraine (b) Tropical savanna climate
5. Armenia (c) Laurentian climate
6. Serbia
(d) Steppe climate
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63. Consider the following pairs 65. With reference to the mangroves, consider the

National parks River flowing following statements

through the
1. They live in the intertidal coastal zone.
park
2. All the mangrove species grow in low-

1. Corbett National - Ganga oxygen soil.

Park 3. They cannot withstand freezing
2. Kaziranga - Manas
temperatures.
National Park
4. They stabilize the coastline and reduce
3. Silent Valley - Kaveri
National Park erosion from storm surges and tides.

4. Panna national - Ken Which of the statements given above is/are

park
correct?
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly
(a) 1 and 4 only
matched?
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 pair only
(b) 2 pairs only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 3 pairs only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(d) All 4 pairs

66. Consider the following statements about the

64. Which of the following statements regarding the strait of Malacca
laterite soils of India are correct?
1. It is a narrow stretch of water between
1. They are generally red.
peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.
2. They are rich in organic matter, nitrogen
2. The strait of Malacca connects the Burma
and calcium.
sea and the South China sea.
3. They are well-developed in areas of high
temperature and high rainfall. 3. It is an important geographical key point for

4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on the entire Indo-Pacific region.

these soils.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the codes given
correct?
below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 only

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

(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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67. If National Water Mission is properly and 4. The combustible gases generated from
completely implemented, how will it impact the biomass gasification can be used for direct
country? heat generation but not in internal
combustion engines.
1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will
Select the correct answer using the codes given
be met through the recycling of wastewater.
below:
2. The water requirements of coastal cities
(a) 1 only
with inadequate alternative sources of
(b) 2 and 3 only
water will be met by adopting appropriate (c) 1 and 2 only
technologies that allow for the use of ocean (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
water.
3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be
69. Consider the following specific stages of
linked to the rivers of peninsular India
demographic transition associated with
4. The water use efficiency can be increased
economic development:
by 20 %.
1. Low birth rate with a low death rate
5. Catch the rain, water talk and Sahi Fasal
2. High birth rate with a high death rate
are the campaigns run by National Water
3. High birth rate with a low death rate
Mission for sustainable development.
Select the correct order of the above stages
Select the correct answer using the codes given
using the codes given below:
below:
(a) 1 - 2 - 3
(a) 1, 3 and 5 only (b) 2 – 1 - 3
(b) 1, 2 and 5 only (c) 2 – 3 -1
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 3 - 2 - 1
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

70. With reference to 'mixed farming,' consider the

68. Biomass gasification is considered to be one of following statements
the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in
1. In this type of farming, the livestock, food
India. In this context, which of the following
and fodder are grown together.
statements is/are correct?
2. Pastoralists follow mixed farming.
1. Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice 3. Labour spreading, risk-reducing, and
husks can be used in biomass gasification. reutilizing resources are its advantages.

2. It is a widely available renewable and Which of the statements given above is/are
carbon-neutral energy source and provides correct?
significant employment in rural areas. (a) 1 only
3. The combustible gases generated from (b) 2 only
biomass gasification consist of hydrogen (c) 1 and 3 only
and carbon dioxide only. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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71. Consider the following factors: Which of the above can be said to be evidence
for the Himalayas being young-fold mountains?
1. Rotation of the Earth
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Solar energy
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
3. Gravity
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
4. Temperature
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
5. Salinity

Which of the above factors influences ocean

74. Consider the following statements
currents?
1. Seasonal contrasts are more experienced in
(a) 1, 3 and 5 only
coastal regions of the country.
(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
2. In the northern plain regions of India, the
(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
rainfall gradually increases from east to
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
west.
3. Mountains not only act as a barrier to hot
72. Consider the following crops of India: and cold winds but also cause precipitation.

1. Groundnut Which of the statements given above is/are

2. Sesamum correct?

3. Pearl millet (a) 1 only

4. Jowar (b) 3 only
5. Rubber (c) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above is/are predominantly (d) 1 and 3 only
rainfed crops?
(a) 1 and 2 only
75. Consider the following statements:
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 5 only 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 from southern India to northern India.

2. The annual rainfall in the northern plains
of India decreases from east to west.
73. When you travel in the Himalayas, you will see 3. With distance increases from coastal areas,
the following: the monsoon rainfall decreases gradually.
1. Deep gorges Which of the statements given above is/are
2. U-turn river courses correct?
3. Parallel mountain ranges
(a) 1 only
4. Steep gradients cause land-sliding
(b) 2 only
5. V-shaped valleys
(c) 1, 2 and 3
6. Rapids
(d) 1 and 3 only

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76. Which among the following organizations Which among the above state is/are correct?

released the report Biodivercities by 2030: (a) 1 and 2 only

Transforming Cities' relationship with nature? (b) 2 and 3 only

(a) Global Environment Facility (GEF) (c) 2 only

(d) 1 only
(b) United Nations Environment Programme

(UNEP)

(c) World Economic Forum (WEF) 79. Consider the following statements regarding
the National Mission on Pilgrimage
(d) Tree city alliance
rejuvenation and Spiritual augmentation drive
(PRASHAD) scheme.
77. Which of the following statements best explains
1. The Ministry of Culture launched it to
the 'Dark Genome'? develop pilgrimage destinations

(a) Unexplored part of the genes. comprehensively.

(b) That part of the genes does not encode 2. Public Private Partnership (PPP) and

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are

proteins.
also allowed.
(c) That part of the genes causes hereditary
3. State governments will be provided with
disease.
financial assistance targeting specific
(d) It is a minute space accounting for 3% of
destinations.
the genomic space.
Which among the above statements is/are

correct?

78. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 and 2 only

the recent Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger (b) 3 only

Conservation. (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It was organized by India in collaboration

with the International Union for

80. Which among the following released Global
Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
risks Report 2022?
2. It reviewed the progress towards the Global
(a) World Bank
Tiger Recovery Programme.
(b) United Nations Environment Programme
3. It is the first such ministerial conference to
(c) Germanwatch
have happened in Asia.
(d) World Economic Forum

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81. With respect to Antimicrobial Resistance, 84. Consider the following statements regarding
Consider the following statements. SSLV-D1 launched by ISRO.
1. Antiretroviral drugs risk becoming inactive
1. The Small Satellite launch vehicle carried
due to the emergence of drug-resistant HIV.
two satellites, the Earth observation
2. World Health Organisation has launched
Antibiotic Stewardship Program to satellite-2 and AzadiSAT.
eradicate antibiotic usage. 2. The Mission aimed to launch the satellites
Which among the following statements is/are in circular low-earth orbits at about 350 km
not correct?
to the equator.
(a) 1 only
Which among the above statements is/are
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

82. What is Omisure, seen in the news recently? (c) Both 1 and 2

(a) Water purification technology (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) COVID Test kit
(c) Protection mechanism from pathological
85. Consider the following statements regarding
infections
(d) Railway signaling system to prevent animal Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
collisions
1. An overdraft facility of 20,000 will be

available to one person in the family under

83. Consider the following statements regarding
the account.
Adi Shankara.
2. Over half of the Indian population has
1. He preached radical nondualism, deriving
from the ancient Upanishadic texts. operational bank accounts under the

2. A work of poetic excellence, scheme.

Vivekachudamani, was written by him. 3. Opening a joint account is restricted due to
3. The rulers of the Hoysala kingdom
the scope of misuse.
frequently turned to Adi Shankara for
blessings. Which among the above statements is/are

Which among the above statements is/are incorrect?

correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3

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86. Conditional Market Authorisation, seen in the 89. Consider the following statements regarding
news recently. What is the context? Munich Security Conference.

(a) Duty relaxation by a foreign country as part 1. Munich Security Conference was formed

of an Early harvest agreement. after the 9/11 twin tower attacks.

(b) Access to markets of certain countries is 2. It is an annual security conference for

subject to the environmental viability of the debating international security policy.

product. 3. It connects European leaders and thinkers

(c) Fast-tracking the approval of COVID with others worldwide.
Vaccines. Which among the above statements is/are
(d) It is a new form of authorization mechanism correct?
approved by WTO.
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only
87. India's first open rock museum has been
(c) 1 and 3 only
opened in which of the following cities?
(d) 2 and 3 only
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Delhi
90. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Mahabalipuram
Minorities in India.
(d) Jaipur
1. The constitution of India defines Minorities
at the national level.
88. Consider the following statements regarding
2. The subject of identification of minority
the UJALA scheme.
communities is in the concurrent list.
1. It aims to provide LED bulbs free of cost to
3. The central government identifies only 6
consumers. communities as minorities at the national
2. The Ministry of New and Renewable energy
level.
is the nodal authority for the scheme.
4. Currently, only the union government can
3. The scheme helped in reducing annual
grant minority status to any community.
household electricity bills.
Which among the above statements is/are
Which among the above statements is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 3 only (d) 3 and 4 only

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91. With reference to the star campaigners during Which among the above statements is/are
elections, consider the following statements. correct?

1. Both recognized national and state can field (a) 1 and 2 only
a maximum of 40-star campaigners. (b) 2 only
2. The expenditure of the star campaigner has
(c) 1 and 3 only
to be shared between the party and the
(d) 3 only
candidate for which he campaigns.

Which among the above statements is/are

correct? 94. Consider the following statements regarding
the Inter Operable Criminal Justice System
(a) 1 only
Project (ICJS).
(b) 2 only
1. ICJS is an initiative of the e-committee of
(c) Both 1 and 2 the Supreme Court to enable functionality
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 among different organs of the criminal
justice system.

2. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) will

92. What is Parvatmala, announced in the budget
be the project's implementing agency
2022-23?
Which among the above statements is/are
(a) Promoting eco-tourism in hilly areas.
correct?
(b) Developing ropeways in hilly areas across
the country. (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
(c) Safeguarding grasslands above tree cover in
the mountains. (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Constructing border infrastructure in the (d) Neither 1 nor 2

hilly areas.

95. These temples were famous for having multiple

93. With reference to the National Maritime shrines in the form of an intricately designed
Security Coordinator (NMSC), consider the star (Stellate – plan). These temples were made
following statements. of soft stone. Both open and closed mandapas
can be found; which among the following were
1. Recently, India appointed its first National
those temples?
Maritime Security Coordinator.

2. NMSC will be a part of the National Security (a) Chalukyas

Council Secretariat. (b) Vakatakas

3. NMSC will report directly to the Prime (c) Hoysala

Minister's Office (PMO).
(d) Pratiharas
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96. Consider the following statements regarding 98. Consider the following statements regarding

Poliomyelitis. Groundwater extraction in India.

About 40% of the groundwater extraction is for
1. It is a viral disease that affects children
industrial, domestic, and drinking water uses.
under five years of age.
1. Central Ground Water Authority,
2. Wild poliovirus has decreased by over 99% constituted under The Water (Prevention
in the last three decades. and Control of Pollution) Act, regulates
groundwater usage in India.
3. Except for a few African countries, polio has
2. Water Conservation Fee (WCF) is levied on
been eradicated worldwide.
all types of groundwater extraction to
Which among the above statements is/are reduce over-usage.

correct? Which among the above statements is/are

incorrect?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

99. Which among the following organizations

97. Consider the following statements regarding
prepared a coastal vulnerability index?
the Green list of Protected and Conserved
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Areas.
Climate Change.
1. UNEP releases it in collaboration with
(b) Society for Integrated Coastal Zone
Germanwatch. Management.

2. Currently, no Indian site is part of this list. (c) Indian National Centre for Ocean
Information Services.
3. Entry into the list guarantees UN funding to
the areas for proper management. (d) Centre for Science and Environment.

Which among the above statements is/are

correct? 100. The term Angadiyas recently seen in the news,
refers to which among the following?
(a) 2 only
(a) Wandering Jain monks.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) Persian naval merchants
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Money-keeping system in ancient South
India Temples
(d) 3 only
(d) Parallel banking system to send cash

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