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A
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3. Arrange the following plants in the order that

1. With reference to residual mountain which of
are likely to be seen while climbing Himalayas:
the following statements is/are correct?
1. Maple, Birch and Magnolia
1. Residual mountains are formed by general
2. Pine, Junipers and Deodar
lowering of level of surfaces nearby due
3. Oak and Chestnut
to faulting.
4. Sal, Shisham and Bamboo
2. Residual mountains can also be formed
5. Silver Fir and Moss
by the action of weathering.
Select the correct answer using the code given
3. Vindhyas and Rajmahal hills are example
below :
of residual mountains.
(a) 4-3-1- 2- 5
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 1-2-3- 4- 5
below :
(c) 4-1-2- 3- 5
(a) 1 only (d) 3-1-4- 2- 5
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only 4. Which of the following statements is/are true
about monsoon theory in India?
(d) 1 and 2 only
1. Thermal theory is based on basic theory
of high pressure and low pressure and
2. Which of the following statements is/are true change in direction due to equatorial
about the temperature on the Earth? westerly.
1. Earth's atmosphere is being heated due 2. Jet stream theory suggest the presence of
to the incoming short-wave solar radiation. the westerly jet stream to the north of the
2. The amount of greenhouse gases decide Himalayas and the tropical easterly jet
the rise in atmospheric temperature. stream over the Indian peninsula during
summer.
3. The rise in albedo of earth's surface leads
3. El Nino theory suggests a strong low
to rise in temperature.
pressure in Indian subcontinent and weak
Select the correct answer using the code given low pressure in Indian ocean.
below :
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 and 2 only below :
(b) 2 only (a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2 only

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5. Which of the following is/are the characteristics 7. Consider the following statement about National
of Savanna type of climate? Youth Parliament Festival 2019 :
1. This type of climate has alternate wet and 1. Minister of Human Resource Development
dry seasons and get all their rain in the launched the National Youth Parliament
summer months. Festival 2019 at New Delhi
2. Trees and bushes are widely spaced in the 2. Youth in the age bracket of 18-25 years
region.
are invited to participate in the District
3. The region is also known as Big Game Youth Parliaments
Country.
3. National Youth Parliament Festival 2019
Select the correct answer using the code given is organised on the theme of “Be The
below : Voice of New India” and “Find solutions
(a) 1 only and contribute to policy”.
(b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) 1 and 3 only below:

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

(b) 2 and 3only
6. Consider the following statement about (c) 1 and 2 only
Democracy Index :
(d) 1,2 and 3
1. The Democracy Index is an index compiled
by the UKbasedcompany the Economist
Intelligence Unit (EIU) that intends to
measure the state of democracy in 167
countries
2. The index was first produced in 2008
Select the correct answer using the code given
below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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8. Consider the following statement about Baltic 10. Consider the following statements related to the
Dry Index (BDI) : seismic waves :
1. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is a shipping 1. P-waves travels fastest through the solid
and trade index created by the London- materials but slows down while passing
based Baltic Exchange that measures through liquid.
change in the cost of transporting various
raw materials 2. Rayleigh Waves have short wavelength
which propagates in all direction from the
2. Baltic Dry Index is a composite of three
focus.
sub-indices that measure different sizes of
dry bulk carriers or merchant ships: 3. Love waves are generated by the
Capesize, Panamax and Supramax. interaction of P- and S- waves at the
Select the correct answer using the code given surface of the earth.
below : Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Which of the following statements is/are true

11. Various landforms are spread across the earth,
about Sun spot cycle?
consider the following statements about them:
1. Sunspots are the darker and cooler regions
1. Mauna Kea is the highest peak of the earth
on the Sun's surface.
measured from the base.
2. The increase in number of sunspots leads
to decrease in solar insolation on Earth. 2. Mt. Kilimanjaro is located near equator
thus not covered with snow.
3. Sunspots are formed when Sun's magnetic
field get "twisted up" to cause solar flares. 3. Mt. Chimborazo is located along the
equatorial bulge.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below : Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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12. Ravines are the result of extensive and deep 14. Which of the following statements is/are true
erosion of soil by the running water. In which of about different types of rainfall?
the following areas ravines are present in India? 1. Convectional rainfall is more frequent in
1. Yamuna-Chambal Ravine Zone. tropical humid climate.

2. Along the banks of the Narmada. 2. High rainfall in Western Ghats and Eastern
Himalayas are the result of convectional
3. Chota Nagpur region.
rainfall.
4. Shivalik Foothills. 3. Frontal rainfall is more frequent in tropical
Select the correct answer using the code given hot and humid regions of the world.
below : Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 and 2 only below :

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 only

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

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3
13. Which of the following statements is/are true
about mineral resources of India?
15. Through which of the following States Satpura
1. Majority of the metallic minerals are found Range runs?
in Peninsular India whereas organic non-
1. Madhya Pradesh
metallic minerals are found in Great North
Indian Plains. 2. Maharashtra

2. Continental shelf of Arabian Sea and Bay 3. Rajasthan

of Bengal are rich in natural gas and mineral 4. Gujarat
oil.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
below : (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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16. Which of the following statement is correct about 18. Consider the following statement aboutSea Vigil
GAFA Tax? 2019 :

(a) It is the tax imposed by government on 1. “Sea Vigil 2019”, the Navy, in coordination
food adultration wit h the Coast Guard and ot her
stakeholders
(b) It is the fair tax imposed om capital goods
2. It test the country’s preparedness against
(c) It is the tax on large internet and technology any attack through the sea route and to
companies in France check 26/11-style attacks.

(d) None of the above 3. It is the first exercise on such a large scale.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below :
(a) 1 and 3 only
17. Consider the following statement about Panda
(b) 2 and 3only
bonds :
(c) 1 and 2 only
1. A Panda bond is a Chinese renminbi-
(d) 1, 2 and 3
denominated bond from a non-Chinese
issuer
19. Which of the following statements is/are true
2. The first two Panda bonds were issued in
about Limonite iron ores in India?
October 2005 on the same day by the
1. Limonite is the iron ore with the highest
International Finance Corporation and the
iron content in it.
Asian Development Bank.
2. It is secondary in origin as formed by the
Select the correct answer using the code given alteration of minerals containing iron.
below:
3. Both Bababudan hills and Kudremukh
(a) 1 only deposits are known for Limonite iron ore
(b) 2 only mining.
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(c) Both 1 and 2
below :
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
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20. Which of the following statements correctly 22. Which of the following terms associated with
defines the linkage between geography and oceanography is/are correct?
population settlement?
1. Terrigenous : These are sediments that
1. The Kobe-Osaka region of Japan is thickly
Sediments have precipitated directly
populated because of the presence of a
from sea water.
number of industries.
2. Mediterranean regions were inhabited from 2. Guyot : It is an isolated underwater
early periods in history due to their pleasant volcanic mountain with a
climate. flat below the surface of
the sea.
3. Katanga Zambia copper belt in Africa is
populated because of the existence of 3. Tombolo : It is a long underwater
urbanisation in this area. ridge formed by sand
Select the correct answer using below given deposited offshore.
codes : Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 and 2 only below :

(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of these (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None of these
21. Consider the following statements about
WAYU :
1. It is a device developed by ISRO
2. It is to address air pollution at high traffic
zones, which have lot of buildings in the
neighbourhood leading to restricted flow
of air called “Street Canyon” effect.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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23. Which of the following statements is/are true 24. Considering the quaternary sector, which of the
about nuclear energy in India? following statements is/are correct?
1. India has been blessed with large reserves 1. Quaternary activities centre around
of thorium deposits but lack uranium research & development and ad-
deposits. ministrative competence.
2. Thorium has been mined in Jadugoda 2. Quaternary activities are also called as gold
mines of Jharkhand. collar job.
3. Under INDC India has committed to 3. Personnel working in elementary schools
develop 100 GW of nuclear energy to and university classrooms belong to this
reduce carbon emission. category of services.
Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using below given
below : codes :
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of these (d) 1, 2 and 3

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25. A population pyramid is used to show the age- 27. Consider the following statement about
sex structure of the young and old population. Galapagos Island :
It differs nation to nation based on development 1. It is part of the Republic of Ecuador.
scenario. With respect to that, consider the 2. Fireworks have been banned on the
following statements : Galapagos Islands to protect the
1. Australia's age-sex pyramid is a narrow archipelago’s unique fauna
base and a tapered top with bulging in the Select the correct answer using the code given
middle. below :
(a) 1 only
2. The age-sex pyramid of Nigeria is a
triangular shaped pyramid with a wide (b) 2 only
base. (c) Both 1 and 2
3. The Japan pyramid has bell shaped and (d) Neither 1 nor 2
tapered towards the top.
28. Consider the following statement aboutNITI
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Aayog’s “Strategy for New India@75” :
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. ‘Strategy for New India @ 75’ has
identified 41 different areas that require
(b) 2 only
either a sharper focus on implementing the
(c) 1 and 3 only flagship schemes already in place or a new
design and initiative to achieve India’s true
(d) 1, 2 and 3
potential.
2. The focus of the strategy is to further
improve the policy environment in which
private investors and other stakeholders
26. Which of the following method is used for
can contribute their fullest towards
determining the rate of motion of oceanic plates? achieving the goals set out for New India
(a) By ocean-floor magnetic strip which 2025.
records the flip-flops in the Earth's Select the correct answer using the code given
magnetic field. below :

(b) By geologic mapping studies. (a) 1 only

(c) By means of ground-based or space- (b) 2 only

based geodetic measurements. (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) All of the above. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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29. Consider the following statement about Satkosia
Tiger Reserve :
1. Satkosia Tiger Reserve was established in
1976 as a wildlife sanctuary. The area was
declared as Satkosia Tiger Reserve in
2007.
2. This tiger reserve spreads over 4 districts
like Angul, Cuttack, Nayagarh and Boudh
along the Mahanadi River in Odisha.
30. Which of the following statements associated
with chemical weathering process is/are correctly
matched?
1. Oxidation : It is the reaction of carbonate
and bicarbonate with minerals.
2. Hydration : It is the repeated cycles of
freezing and melting through physical
addition of water leading into fatigue &
disintegration.

3. Satkosia is the meeting point of two bio- 3. Reduction: It is the placement of mineral
geographic regions of India; the Deccan in absence of oxygen mainly below the
water table.
Peninsula and the Eastern Ghats,
contributing immense biodiversity Select the correct answer using the code given
below :
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: (a) 1 and 2 only

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

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3
31. Mizoram is known as "Molasses basin". What
is it made up of?
(a) Soft Consolidated sediments that are
cemented together.
(b) Soft Unconsolidated deposits of terrestrial
or marine origin.
(c) Soft Consolidated sediments of terrestrial
or marine origin.
(d) Soft Unconsolidated deposits that are
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32. Which of the following statement is/are true? 34. Which of the following pair of rocks do not
1. Rotation of earth and its tilted axis is lead to formation of caves in Karst Topography?
responsible for changes in season. (a) Shales and limestone
2. Cloudiness means more insolation for (b) Quartz and dolomites
earth. (c) Shales and Sandstones
3. More the green house gases more will be (d) Sandstones and limestone
the insolation.
Select the correct answer using the code given
35. The Nilgiris along the west coast are relatively
below :
tectonically stable as compared to the Himalayas;
(a) 1 only but, still, debris avalanches and landslides occur
(b) 2 and 3 only though not as frequently as in the Himalayas, in
(c) 1 and 3 only these hills. Why?

(d) None of these 1. Many slopes are steeper with almost

33. Identify the crop having the following features:
1. It is a tropical as well as subtropical crop.
2. It grows well in a region with temperature
of 21°C to 27°C and an annual rainfall
between 75 - 100cm.
3. It's cultivation is highly labourious.
vertical cliffs and escarpments in the
Western Ghats and Nilgiris.
2. Mechanical weathering due to temperature
changes and ranges is pronounced in this
region.
3. They are mostly made up of sedimentary
rocks and unconsolidated and semi-
consolidated deposits.

Select the correct answer using the code given 4. They receive heavy amounts of rainfall over
below : short periods.

(a) Jute Select the correct answer using the code given
below :
(b) Barley
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Rice
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Sugarcane
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only

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36. Which of the following statements correctly 38. Arrange the following cities from east to west:
depicts the impact of El-Nino on the Peruvian
1. Ghazni
coast?
1. Reduction in the amount of planktons. 2. Kandahar

2. Occurrence of drought. 3. Herat

3. The location of tropical storms shifts 4. Kabul

westward from coast.
Which of the following codes is correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1-2-3-4
below :
(a) 1 only (b) 2-1-4-3

(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 4-1-2-3

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 4-3-2-1

(d) 1, 2 and 3

37. Doab is a term used in India and Pakistan for

the "tongue" or "tract" of land lying between 39. Which of the following are the breeding grounds
two converging, or confluent, rivers. Which of for temperate cyclone?
the following doabs are correct?
1. South-east Caribbean region
1. Rechna Doab between River Chenab and
the Ravi. 2. Mexican Gulf

2. Jech Doab between River Jhelum and the 3. Mediterranean basin extending up to
Beas. Russia
3. Jullundur Doab between River Beas and 4. North-west Australia
the Sutlej.
Select the correct answer using the code given
4. Majha Doab between River Ravi and the
below :
Beas.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
below : (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
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40. Consider the following statement about 42. Consider the following statement about Cyclone
Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) : Pabuk :

1. It is a viral fever which is caused by a 1. Pabuk originated over the Gulf of Thailand
virus belonging to the family Flaviviridae, and its neighbourhood
that is a tick-borne hemorrhagic fever 2. Pabuk is a name given by Laos and means
a ‘big fresh water fish’.
2. Tick-borne diseases, which afflict humans
Select the correct answer using the code given
and other animals, are caused by infectious
below :
agents transmitted by tick bites
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 only
below :
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
43. Which of the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 laterite soils of India are correct?
1. The laterite soil develops in areas with high
temperature and heavy rainfall.
41. Consider the following statement about Indian
Panorama Film Festival : 2. Due to high tropical rains iron oxide and
silica get leached out.
1. It is ten-day Festival is being organized by
3. Red laterite soils are more suitable for
the Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry
crops like sugarcane, wheat and cashew
of Information & Broadcasting nuts.
2. It was organised at Siri Fort Auditorium 4. Humus content of the soil is low because
II, New Delhi. most of the micro-organisms get destroyed
Select the correct answer using the code given due to high temperature.
below : Select the correct answer using the code given
below :
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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44. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
matched?
I II
1. Fazenda : A coffee plantation in Brazil
2. Ranches : Large scale farms where
animals are bred and reared
on commercial scale
46. Consider the following statements regarding the
forces acting on the landforms :
1. For endogenic process, the energy is
generated by the rotational & tidal friction
only.
2. The process of Diastrophism & gravity
come under exogenic forces.

3. Quarry : An open air excavation from 3. Temperature and precipitation control the
which stone is obtained by various exogenic forces.
cutting, blasting etc. Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
below : (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

47. Identify the State having following characteristics:

45. Which of the following statement is/are true
about the ocean currents? 1. The 'slash and burn' agriculture is called
'Pama Dabi' or 'Koman' or Bringa' in this
1. Pressure gradient, temperature and salinity state.
differences lead to formation of Ocean
currents. 2. This state has passed the first resolution
for Joint Forest Management.
2. Ocean currents help in navigation and
influence the weather of the region. 3. The tribals of this state worship the
tamarind and mango trees during weddings.
3. Unlike winds they are not influenced by
coriolis force. Which one of the following state has the above
characteristics?
Select the correct answer using the code given
below : (a) Tripura
(a) 1 only (b) Mizoram
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) Orissa
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Jharkhand
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48. Consider the following statements with respect 50. Which of the following landforms and process
to ‘RIPE Project’ : of their formation is correctly matched?
1. It is a translational research project that is 1. Serrated ridges : Erosional landform of
genetically engineering plants to Glacier.
photosynthesize more efficiently to increase
2. Deflation Hollows : Erosional landform of
crop yields
Running Water.
2. It is led by the Indian Council of
3. Pedestal Rocks : Erosional landform of
Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Wind.
Select the correct answer using the code given
4. Lapies : Erosional landform of
below :
Groundwater cycle.
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 only below :
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

49. The Kibble balance was recently in the news, is (d) 1, 2 and 3
associated with the accurate measurement of
which one of the following International System 51. Consider the following statements about
of Units? protective irrigation :
(a) Kilogram 1. This type of irrigation is practiced in areas
of high population pressure on land.
(b) Kilometre
2. In this, irrigation acts as a supplementary
(c) Kelvin
source of water over and above the rainfall.
(d) Ampere 3. The water input per unit area of cultivated
land is higher than productive irrigation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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52. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly 54. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
matched? matched?

Local name Region 1. Deltas : They are formed when

load carrying capacity of
1. Jhuming - North East
river reduced to a great
2. Pamlou - Telangana extent.
3. Dipa - Rajasthan 2. Point Bars : They are formed by
Select the correct answer using the code given sediments deposited in a
linear fashion found on the
below :
convex side of meanders
(a) 1 only of large rivers.
(b) 1 and 2 only 3. Alluvial fans: They are formed when
(c) 3 only streams flowing from
higher levels break into
(d) 1 and 3 only
foot slope plains of low
gradient.

53. Consider the following statements related to the Select the correct answer using the code given
oceanic crust : below :

1. Oceanic crust is lighter than the continental (a) 1 and 2 only

crust. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Oceanic crust is made up of basalt and (c) 1 and 3 only
granite. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Oceanic crust is much younger than the 55. The soils are not very fertile in the Velds due to:
continental crust.
(a) The presence of discontinuous grasses
Which of the above statements is/are correct? exposing barren surface.
(a) 1 only (b) A physical or chemical material in the soil
(b) 2 and 3 only that inhibits the growth of grasses.
(c) An overabundance of acidic materials in
(c) 3 only
the soil.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) The result of human activities.

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58. Consider the following statements regarding

56. The Himalayan mountain ranges run in a west-
'Inversion of temperature' :
east direction from the Indus to the Brahmaputra.
Which of the following is incorrect with 1. A long winter night with clear skies and
reference to the Himalayas? still air is ideal situation for inversion.
(a) The altitudinal variations are greater in the 2. Over polar areas, temperature inversion is
eastern part of the Himalayas than those normal throughout the year.
in the western part.
3. The inversion takes place in hills and
(b) Beyond the Kali Gandaki gorge, the
mountains due to air drainage.
Himalayas bend sharply to the south and
spread along the eastern boundary of India. 4. Inversion is usually of longer duration.
(c) The Kali and Tista rivers demarcate the Which of the statements given above are correct?
Nepal Himalayas and the part lying
between Tista and Dihang rivers is known (a) 1 and 3 only
as Assam Himalayas. (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) The Purvachal hills and mountains running (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
through the north-eastern states are mostly
composed of sedimentary rocks. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

59. Consider the following statements regarding the

57. Which of the following statement is/are true "Pitti Island":
about planetary winds? 1. It is an important nesting place for pelagic
1. All planetary winds are blowing from east birds.
to west. 2. It is an uninhabited coral islet in Andaman
2. They change their position as per the and Nicobar islands.
apparent movement of sun. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 only
below :
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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60. Consider the following statement aboutYalu 62. Consider the following statements regarding River
River/Amrok River/ Amnok River : Chenab :
1. It is a river on the border between North 1. Source of this river is Bara lacha pass.
Korea and China. 2. It is the largest tributary of river Indus.
2. It empties into the Korea Bay between 3. The waters of Chenab were allocated to
Dandong (China) and Sinuiju (North Pakistan under the terms of the Indus
Korea). Water Treaty.
3. Sino–Korean Friendship Bridge or China– 4. River Chandra is an upper tributary of river
North Korea Friendship Bridge is a bridge Chenab.
across the Yalu River
Which of the above statements are true?
4. It connects the cities of Dandong in China
and Sinuiju of North Korea via railway (a) 2 and 4 only
and roadway (b) 3 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (c) 1, 2 and 4
below :
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
63. Which of the following factors determine the
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
salinity of ocean?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Both evaporation and precipitation
61. Consider the following statements about interim
2. Draining of rivers into sea
budget :
1. An interim Budget is a complete set of 3. Ice melting near sea
accounts, including both expenditure and 4. Ocean currents
receipts.
5. Wind system
2. It made by the government just before the
election. Select the correct answer using the code given
below :
Select the correct answer using the code given
below : (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (c) 3 and 5 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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64. Which of the following river is not a west 66. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true
flowing river? regarding DUARS?
(a) Kalinadi 1. Duars are the floodplains and foothills of
the eastern Himalayas around Bhutan.
(b) Palar
2. Duars are famous for tea gardens and
(c) Bharathapuzha
Orchids.
(d) Dhandhar
3. Teesta and Sankosh River flows through
it.
65. Consider the following statements : Select the correct answer using the code given
1. These regions have a mean monthly below :
temperature which remains always around (a) 1 and 3 only
26 ºC with little variation and no winters.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. These regions record the heaviest rainfall
(c) 1 and 2 only
on this planet with over 200 centimeters
which is well distributed throughout the (d) 1, 2 and 3
year.
3. Due to substantial heat the mornings are 67. Which of the following species are found in
bright and sunny with high evaporation. Tropical Thorn forests?

4. These regions receive heavy convectional 1. Semul

rain in the afternoon from the towering 2. Tendu
cumulonimbus clouds.
3. Khejri
The above features are of which type of climate?
4. Palas
(a) Humid Sub-tropical climate
5. Khair
(b) Equatorial Climate
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) Tropical Savanna Climate below :
(d) None (a) 1, 3 and 5 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

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68. Consider the following statements related to the 70. The agro-ecological regions of India are
features of cold front : characterized on which of the following
1. The stable cold front forms cumulonimbus parameters?
clouds. 1. Potential evapotranspiration
2. As the cold front approaches, the 2. Physiographic features
atmospheric pressure drops. 3. Climatic features
Which of the above stated characteristics is/ are 4. Range of biodiversity
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below :
(b) 2 only (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

69. Which of the following is true about Himalayan 71. Which of the following statement regarding
rivers ? Rudimentary Sedentary Tillage is correct?
1. Himalayan rivers are antecedent ones. (a) It is a modern farming practice involving
2. These are in their old stage. high use of fertilizers and pesticides.
3. Their sources of water are in glaciers only. (b) Under this, the land is continuously shifted
Select the correct answer using the code given to maintain fertility.
below : (c) It is practiced in drier regions of prairies
(a) 1 only grassland.

(b) 2 only (d) It is practiced in tropical regions with

relatively poor soil and low density of
(c) 2 and 3 only
population
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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72. Consider the following code: 74. Which of the following terminologies associated
with drainage system is/are incorrect?
Tiger Reserve River
1. Catchment area : An area drained by a
i. Satkosia Mahanadi river and its tributaries.
ii. Ranthambore Chambal 2. Drainage basin : The specific area to
which a river drain.
iii. Manas Manas
3. River regime : Describe the annual
iv. Simplipal Baitarni variations in a specified
river's discharge.
Which of the above codes is/are correctly
matched? 4. Watershed : The geographical
boundary separating
(a) 1 only two drainage systems.
(b) 2 and 4 only Select the correct answer using the code given
below :
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None of the above

73. The project “Development of Tribal Circuit” is

75. Consider the following statements regarding the
sanctioned under which Ministry : Himalayas :
(a) Ministry of Human resources and 1. The major rivers of the Himalayan drainage
Development system are antecedent rivers.

(b) Ministry of tribal Affairs 2. The Great & Trans Himalayan ranges have
general orientation from northwest to
(c) Ministry of Tourism southeast direction in the northwestern part
(d) Ministry of Culture of India.
3. The snowline in the Western than Eastern
Himalayas are defined by their biodiversity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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76. Which of the following statements related to 78. Consider the following statements about Fertile
tropical forests is/are true? Crescent Region :
1. Large parts of tropical rain forests have 1. The "fertile crescent" refers to a crescent-
pure strands of single species, i.e., one shaped region containing the comparatively
species is spread over a large area. moist and fertile land of otherwise arid and
2. The trees have thick barks with resin that semi-arid Western Asia.
protects them from damage by excessive 2. It comprises of important rivers stretching
heat. in an arc from the Nile to the Tigris and
3. The trees have shallow roots that enable Euphrates.
them to utilize moisture on the top layer of 3. It covers Israel, Syria and Iraq only.
the soil as rainfall is high in this region. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 and 3 only
below : (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) All of the above
(d) None of the above
79. Consider the following statements related to the
functions of organic matter in soil :
77. Which of the following is incorrectly matched? 1. It supplies N, P, S and other secondary
and micro-nutrients for plant growth.
(1) Selvas - Equatorial rainforest of Amazon
basin in Brazil. 2. It holds upto twenty times their weight of
water.
(2) Llanos - Tropical grassland of Venezuela
3. It holds cations and anions and releases
and Columbia.
them slowly.
(3) Campos - Tropical grassland of Brazil.
4. It buffers extreme acidity, salinity and
Select the correct answer using the code given alkalinity.
below : Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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80. Arrange the following European countries 82. Which of the following are located on the same
according to their location from north to south.
latitude?
1. Albania
(a) Agra - Darjiling
2. Czech Republic
(b) Panji - Yanam
3. Austria
(c) Bhubneshwar - Raipur
4. Croatia
(d) Jaipur - Itanagar
Select the correct answer using the code given
below :
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2-3-4-1 83. Consider the following statements related to
Himalayan mountain system :
(c) 1-2-4-3
1. Himalayas are young, rigid and stable in
(d) 1-3-2-4
their geological structure.
2. Himalayas are still subjected to the
81. Consider the following statements related to the interplay of exogenic and endogenic forces,
Coastal Plains of India : resulting in the development of faults, folds
and thrust plains.
1. The western coastal plains are an example
of emergent coastal plain. 3. Himalayan mountains are tectonic in origin,
dissected by fast-flowing rivers.
2. The western coastal plains provide natural
Which of the above statements are correct?
conditions for the development of ports
(a) 1 and 2 only
and harbours.
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. The rivers flowing through western coastal
plain do not form any delta. (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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85. Consider the following statements with respect

84. One of the methods of Money Laundering is
to ‘The Strategic Framework on Accessible
‘Round Tripping’. Which of the following
Elections’ :
statements regarding ‘Round Tripping’ are
correct? 1. It aims to build on sensitization through
education and training, community
1. Round Tripping refers to a practice of
involvement of different sections of society,
selling an unused asset to another company
effective partnership with institutions and
while agreeing to buy back the same asset
originations and creation of facilities to
for about the same price.
cater to the specific needs of Persons with
2. Round-trip trading artificially inflates volume Disabilities (PwDs) with a view to
and revenues, and adds to large profits. increasing their participation.
Select the correct answer using the code given 2. It is a compilation of guidelines issued by
below : Election Commission of India along with
(a) 1 only the Department for Empowerment of
Persons with Disabilities
(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) Both 1 and 2
below :
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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86. Consider the following statements about the 88. Which of the below do not belong to the Indian
characteristics of temperate grasslands : Peninsular block?
1. Temperate grassland is a terrestrial biome 1. Dharwad plateau
whose predominant vegetation consists of 2. Karbi Anglong
grasses and/or shrubs.
3. Rajasthan
2. The soil is deficient in nutrient and minerals,
4. Meghalaya plateau
hence, thick vegetation is absent.
5. North Cachar Hills
3. The major temperate grasslands include
the Velds of South America, the Pampas Select the correct answer using the code given
of Africa, the Steppes of Eurasia, etc. below :
Which of the above statements are true? (a) 1, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1 only (d) None of the above
(d) 1, 2, and 3
89. Consider the following statements regarding
estuaries :
87. Consider the following statements regarding the
lakes: 1. Estuaries are formed where mouth of river
is drowned in submerged lowlands.
1. Water in the lakes cools the upper air in
summer and warms in winter. 2. Silted entrance of Estuaries make excellent
site for ports.
2. Small lakes have practically no effect at all
on either temperature or rainfall. 3. Estuaries can filter sediment and pollutants
from the water before it flows into the
3. A river with large lakes in its basin is prone
oceans.
to flooding downstream.
4. Estuaries can decrease the effects of
Which of the above statements are correct?
flooding and storm surges.
(a) 1 and 3 only
Which of the above statements are correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
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90. Identify the ocean topograpghy from the codes 92. Consider the following statements with respect
given below: to ‘Ratoon cropping’ :
1. Their shallowness enables sunlight to 1. It refers to a multiple-harvest system in
penetrate in water, which encourages which regenerating stubbles of the
growth of plants and microorganisms.
established crop in the field are managed
2. They are the richest fishing ground in the for subsequent production.
world.
2. It saves cost on preparatory tillage and
3. Most of the world's greatest sea ports planting material.
thrive on them.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given
below :
below :
(a) 1 only
(a) Continental Shelves
(b) 2 only
(b) Continental Slops
(c) Undulating Plains of the oceans (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Abyssal Plains of the oceans (d) Neither 1 nor 2

91. Consider the following statements with respect 93. Which of the following pairs of islands in Indian
to ‘Mahila Samridhi Yojana’ : Ocean and their process of origin is/are correctly
1. It is implemented through National matched?
Minorities Development & Finance I II
Corporation (NMDFC)
1. Madagascar - Continental island
2. Under this scheme Government provides
2. Zanzibar - Coral islands
microfinance to women entrepreneur
belonging to the backward classes 3. Reunion Islands - Volcanic island
Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the code given
below : below :
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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94. Consider the following statements about 96. Consider the following statements with respect
Darjeeling Himalayas: to the River Piracy :

1. It has moderate slope and thick soil cover. 1. River Piracy begins at the middle course
of the river.
2. The shiwalik range here is lower in
2. The development of River Piracy is
elevation as compared to Uttarakhand
dependent on different rates of headward
Himalayas.
erosion of one stream valley into another.
3. High organic content of soil and well 3. The bend at which the River Piracy occurs
distributed rainfall throughout the summers is termed as elbow of capture.
make it an ideal condition for tea
Which among the above given statements are
plantation. correct?
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 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
97. Consider the following statements related to
ocean salinity :
95. Which of the following climatic regions gets
1. Due to the free movement of ocean water
precipitation throughout the year? different salts remain constant in all oceans
1. Equatorial hot wet even in great depth.

2. Siberian 2. Due to the interconnectedness of oceans,

the degrees of concentration remain
3. China type constant.
4. Steppe 3. The ocean satinity increases due to
presence of icebergs as it add impurities.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below : Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only

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

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98. Which of the following statement is correct about 100. Which of the following areas are identified for
Oumuamua? the intensive conservation and management of
(a) The Hawaiian name given to folds on land coral reefs in India?
surface created due to lava flowing 1. Gulf of Mannar
underneath the surface. 2. Sundarbans
(b) Name of the birth place of former US 3. Lakshadweep
President Barack Obama.
4. Gulf of Kutch
(c) A geographical phenomenon encompassing
5. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
nitrogen cycle, water cycle and phosphorus
cycle in one go. Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
(d) Name of the first interstellar object
discovered in our solar system (a) 1 and only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

99. India Wage Report is published by: (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

(a) International labourOrganisation

(b) Reserve Bank of India
(c) Finance Ministry
(d) Prime Minister’s Office

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