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Geography[1995-2015]

1. A meteor is : [1995] In the context of the above two statements, which one
(a) a rapidly moving star of the following is correct?
(b) a piece of mater which has entered the earth's (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
atmosphere from outer space explanation of A
(c) part of a constellation (b) Both A and R truebut R is not a correct explanation
(d) a comet without a tail of A
2. The graph given below shows the mean average (c) A is true but R is false
monthly temperatures (in BC) and mean monthly (d) A is false but R is true
rainfall (incms) of a place: '
[19951’
6. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Temperature Rainfall
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R) :
[1996]
30 -30 Assertion (A) :Mangroves are very specialised forest
F25- eco-systems of tropical and sub-tropical regions
|PO- “25i
-20| bordering certain sea coasts.
15- 15™ Reason (R) : They stabilise the shoreline and act as
E 10 t - 10 bulwark against encroachments by the sea.
* 5-
0
JPMAMJJASOND
5
0
I In the context of the above two statements, which one
of the following is correct?
_ Months _ (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
This graph is indicative of which one of the climatic explanation of A
zones of the world? (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct
(a) Wet and dry tropical explanation of A
(b) Rainy tropical (c) A is true but R is false
(c) Semi-arid tropical (d) A is false but R is true
(d) Temperate marine 7. Diamond ring is a phenomenon observed: [1996]
3. Willy is : [1995]
(a) at the start of a total solar eclipse
(a) a type of tree grown in temperate regions (b) at the end of a total solar eclipse
(b) a wind that blows in a desert
(c) only along the peripheral regions of the totality
(c) a tropical cyclone of the north-west Australia
trail
(d) a kind of common fish found near Laccadives
(d) only in the central regions of the totality trail
Islands
4. Which one of the following layers of the atmosphere is
Q
Which one of the following factors is responsible for
responsible for the deflection of radio waves? [1996] the change in the regular direction of the ocean
currents in theIndian Ocean? [1997]
(a) Troposphere (b) Stratosphere
(c) Mesosphere (d) Ionosphere (a) Indian Ocean is half an ocean
5. Given below are two statements one labelled as (b) Indian Ocean has monsoon drift
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (c) Indian Ocean is a land-locked ocean
[1996] (d) Indian Ocean has greater variation in salinity
Assertion (A) : Areas near the equator receive rainfall 9. The group of small pieces of rock revolving round the
throughout the year. sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called:
Reason (R) : High temperatures and high humidity [1997]
cause convectional rain in most afternoons near the (a) meteors (b) comets
equator. (c) meteorites (d) asteroids

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10. Match List-I with List-IIand select the correct answer: (c) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere,Ionosphere
List-I (Commodities List-II (Countries of (d) Stratosphere, Troposphere,Mesosphere,Ionosphere
exported from India) destination) 17. Estuaries possess distinct blooms of excessive growth
A. Iron ore 1. Russia of a pigmented dinoflagellates. These blooms are called
B. Leather goods 2. U.S.A [1998]
C Tea 3. Japan (a) red tides (b) sea tides
D. Cotton fabrics 4. UK. (c) black tides (d) sea flowers
5. Canada 18. Consider the following climatic conditions (northern
Codes: hemisphere) : [1998]
(a) A -5; B- 1; C -2; D- 3 (b) A -3; B- 1; C -4; D -2 Temp. Rainfall
(c) A -1; B-5; C - 4; D- 3 (d) A -3; B - 4; C-l; D -2 °C cm.
11. In the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what
shouldbe the 1ST when it is noon at the International
J 39 4.7
F 44 5.7
Date Line? [1997]
M 8.3 8.2
(a) 06.30 hrs (b) 05.30 hrs A 144 9.2
(c) 18.30 hrs (d) 17.30 hrs M 20.0 9.2
12. Which one of the following stars is nearest to the
Earth? [1997]
J 23.3 17.7
J 27.8 14.5
(a) Polaris (b) Alpha Centauri A 27.8 14.0
(c) Sun (d) Sirius S 22.3 12.7
13. Which one of the following conditions is most relevant O 18.3 7.0
for the presence of life on Mars? [1997]
N 12.2 5.0
(a) Atmospheric composition D 6.7 3.5
(b) Thermal conditions
(c) Occurrence of ice caps and frozen water These are most likely to be found in the natural regions
(d) Occurrence of ozone or
14. Consider the map given below: [1997] (a) China type (b) equatorial type
(c) hot desert type (d) monsoon type

J 19. MatchList-I with List-II and select the correct answer

by using the codes given below the lists: [1998]
T
* k
List-I
(Special characteristic)
List-II
(Name of planet)

©
0
World
a *
A. Smallest planet
of the solar system
B. Largest planet of
the solar system
1.

2.
Mercury

Venus

dimatic types C Planet second from the 3. Jupiter

Of the four shaded areas in the map, which is Sun in the solar system
characterised by hot dry summers, mild and moist D. Planet nearest to the Sun 4. Pluto
winters and seasonal reversal of winds. 5. Saturn
(a) 1 (b) 2 Codes :
(c) 3 (d) 4 (a) A-2; B-3; C-5; D-l (b) A-3; B-5; C-l; D-2
15. Consider the following statements regarding (c) A-4; B-l; C-2; D-3 (d) A-4; B-3; C-2; D-l
asteroids: [1998] 20. Physical regions marked as 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the given
1. Asteroids are rocky debris of varying size map are respectively: [1999]
orbiting the sun
2. Most of the asteroids are small but some have
diameter as large and 1000 km
4
3. The orbit of asteroids lies between the orbits of
Jupiter and Saturn 2
Of these statements: 1
(a) 1, 2 and 3 are correct (b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 1 and 2 are correct (d) 1 and 3 are correct
16. The correct sequence of different layers of the
atmosphere from the surface of the Earth upwards is:
[1998]
(a) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Ionosphere,Mesosphere
(b) Stratosphere, Troposphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere

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(a) Andes, Brazilian Shield, Guyana Highlands and The climate to which this data pertains is :
Amazon Basin (a) St. Lawrence type
(b) Andes, Guyana Highlands, Brazilian Shield and (b) China type
Amazon Basin (c) West European type
(c) Amazon Basin, Guyana Highlands, Brazilians (d) Mediterranean type
Shield and Andes 26. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer
(d) Guyana Highlands, Brazilian Shield Andes and using the codes given below the lists: [1999]
Amazon Basin List-I (Timber) List-II (Country)
21. Which one of the following types of coal contains a A Cedar 1. Myanmar
higher percentage of carbon than the rest? [1999] B. Douglas Fir 2. Canada
(a) Bituminous coal (b) Lignite G Mahogany 3. Mexico
(c) Peat (d) Anthracite D. Teak 4. Honduras
22. Which one of the following scholars suggested the Codes:
earth's origin from gases and dust particles? [1999] (a) A - 3; B- 2; C- 1; D-4
(a) JamesJeans (b) H. Alfven (b) A - 3; B- 2; C- 4; D-l
(c) F. Hoyle (d) O. Schmidt (c) A - 2; B- 3; C- 4; D-l
23. In the given map, which one of the following pairs of (d) A - 2; B- 3; C- 1; D-4
ocean currents are shown? [1999] 27. Along which one of the following meridians didIndia
experience the first light of the sunrise of the new
millennium? [2000]
(a) 2°30' W (b) 82°30'E
(c) 92°30'W (d) 92°30'E
> 28. Consider the following statements: [2000]
1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
V 2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the
harbour safely
(a) Benguela and Falkland 3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours
(b) Canary and Humboldt 4. Kandla andDiamond Harbour are tidal ports
(c) Agulhas and Guinea Which of these statements are correct?
(d) Benguela and Guinea (a) 1and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4
24. Which one of the areas marked as A,B, C and Din the (c) 1,2 and 3 (d) 1,2, 3 and 4
given figure of the cyclone, witnesses heavy 29. Consider the following statements about the 'Roaring
torrential short duration rainfall accompanied by Forties': [2000]
thunderstorms? [1999] 1. They blow uninterrupted in the northern and
Southern Hemispheres
2. They blow with great strength and constancy
/' c
3. Their direction is generally from north-west to
east in the Southern Hemisphere
4. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are
M-
generally associated with them
4 Which of these statements are correct?
(a) A (b) B (a) 1,2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) C (d) D (c) 1,3 and 4 (d) 1,2 and 4
25. Consider the following temperature and rainfall data: 30. Which one of the following weather conditions is
[1999] indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading?
Month Temperature (eC) Rainfall (cm) [2001]
January 6.7 14.0 (a)Stormy
February 6.7 13.2 (b)Calm weather
March 7.2 11.4 (c)Cold and dry weather
April 8.9 9.4 (d)Hot and sunny weather
May 11.1 8.1 31. Who amongst the following was the first to state that
June 13.9 8.1 the earth was spherical ? [2001]
July 15.0 9.6 (a) Aristotle (b) Copernicus
August 15.0 12.2 (c) Ptolemy (d) Strabo
September 13.9 10.4 32. If the stars are seen to rise perpendicular to the horizon
October 11.1 14.4 by an observer, he is located on the: [2001]
November 8.9 14.0 (a) Equator (b) Tropic of Cancer
December 7.8 16.8 (c) South Pole (d) North Pole

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33. Consider the following statements made about (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
sedimentary rocks: [2001] explanation of A
1. Sedimentary rocks are formed at earth's surface (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct
by the hydrological system explanation of A
2. Formation of sedimentary rocks involves the (c) A is true but R is false
weathering of preexisting rocks (d) A is false but R is true
3. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils 39. Sun's halo is produced by the refraction of light in:
4. Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers [2002]
Which of these statements are correct? (a) water vapour in Stratus clouds
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 4 (b) ice crystals in Cirro-Cumulus clouds
(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) ice crystals in Cirrus clouds
34. Volcanic eruptions do not occur in : [2001] (d) dust particles in Stratus clouds
(a) Baltic Sea (b) Black Sea
40. Consider the following statements: [2002]
(c) Caribbean Sea (d) Caspian Sea
1. Ocean currents are slow-surface movement of
35. Quartzite is metamorphosed from: [2001]
water in the ocean.
(a) limestone (b) obsidian
2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's
(c) sandstone (d) shale
heat balance
36. Identify the correct order of the process of soil-erosion
3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by
from the following: [2001]
prevailing winds
(a) Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion, Gully
4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration
erosion
of the ocean
(b) Sheet erosion, Splash erosion, Gully erosion, Rill
erosion Which of these statements are correct?
(c) Rill erosion, Gully erosion, Sheet erosion, Splash (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4
erosion (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Gully erosion, Rill erosion, Sheet erosion, Splash 41. Consider the following statements: [2002]
erosion 1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four
37. Temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station main seasons
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are given below: [2001] 2. In Mediterranean region, summer months

Temperature (0°C) Rainfall (cm) receives more rain.
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J 9.4 12.2 3. In China type climate; rainfall occurs throughout

F 10.6 9.1 the year
4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of
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M 11.7 7.9
A 12.2 2.5 different climates
M 13.3 1.0 Which of these statements are correct?
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J 13.9 0.3 (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3

J 13.9 - (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 3 and 4
A 14.4 - 42. Consider the following ecosystems: [2002]
S 15.6 0.8 1. Taiga 2. Tropical Evergreen
15.0 2.5 3. Tropical Deciduous 4. Tundra
N 13.3 6.1 The correct sequence in decreasing order of the Albedo
D 10.6 11.7 values of these ecosystems is :
Average temperature: 12.8°C (a) 1, 4, 3, 2 (b) 4, 1, 3, 2
Average rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum (c) 4, 1, 2, 3 (d) 1, .4, 2, 3
Identify the region having the above climatic patterns 43. Assertion (A) : 60° - 65º latitudes in both the
from amongst the following: hemispheres have a low pressure belt instead of high
(a) Mediterranean region pressure.
(b) Monsoon region Reason (R) : The low pressure areas are permanent
(c) Steppe region over oceans rather than on land. [2002]
(d) N.W. European region (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
38. Assertion (A) : During the neap tides. The high tide is explanation of A
lower and the low tide is higher than usual. (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct
Reason (R) : The neap tide, unlike the spring tide, explanation of A
occurs on the new moon instead of on the full moon. (c) A is true but R is false
[2001] (d) A is false but R is true

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44. Assertion (A) : The surface winds spiral inwards upon Reason (R) : The primary productivity of the tropical
the centre of the cyclone. rain forest is very high when compared to that of
Reason (R) : Air descends in the centre of the cyclone. temperate forests. [2003]
[2002] (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct correct explanation of A.
explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not
(b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct the correct explanation of A
explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false
(c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
(d) A is false but R is true 51. Assertion (A) : Areas lying within five to eight degrees
latitude on either side of the equator receive rainfall
45. Consider the following climatic and geographical
throughout the year.
phenomena: [2002]
Reason (R) : High temperatures and high humidity
1. Condensation
cause convectional rain to fall mostly in the afternoons
2. High temperature and humidity near the equator. [2003]
3. Orography (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the
4. Vertical wind correct explanation of A
Thunder cloud development is due to which of these (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not
phenomena? the correct explanation of A
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) A is true but R is false
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 , 3 and 4 (d) A is false but R is true
46. For short-term climatic predictions, which one of the 52. Which one among the following covers the highest
following events, detected in the last decade, is percentage of forest area in the world? [2003]
associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in (a) Temperate coniferous forests
the Indian sub-continent? [2002] (b) Temperate deciduous forests
(a) La Nina (c) Tropical monsoon forests
(b) Movement of Jet Stream (d) Tropical rain forests
(c) El Nino. and Southern Oscillations 53. Among the following which planet takes maximum
(d) Greenhouse effect at global level time for one revolution around the Sun? [2003]
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47. Which one of the following is not a lagoon? [2002] (a) Earth (b) Jupiter
(c) Mars (d) Venus
(a) Ashtamudi lake (b) Chilka lake
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54. Assertion (A) : Thickness of the atmosphere is

(c) Periyar lake (d) Pulicat lake
maximum over the Equator.
48. Which one of the following statements is correct with
Reason (R) : High insolation and strong convection
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reference to our solar system? [2002]

currents occur over the Equator. [2004]
(a) The earth is the densest of all the planets in our (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the
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solar system correct explanation of A

(b) The predominant element in the composition of (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not
earth is silicon the correct explanation of A
(c) The sun contains 75 percent of the mass of the (c) A is true but R is false
solar system (d) A is false but R is true
(d) The diameter of the sun is 190 times that of the 55. Which one of the following statements is correct?
earth [2005]
49. Assertion (A) : The amount of moisture in the (a) The first meeting of the Parties (MOP) to the
atmosphere is related to latitude Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was held in
Reason (R) : The capacity to hold moisture in the form Phillippines in the year 2004.
of water vapour is related to temperature. [2003] (b) India is not a signatory to the Biosafety protocol/
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the convention on Biological Diversity.
correct explanation of A (c) The Biosafety protoco1 deals with genetically
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not modified organisms.
the correct explanation of A (d) United State of America is member of the
(c) A is true but R is false Biosafety protocol/convention on Biological
(d) A is false but R is true diversity.
50. Assertion (A) : Unlike temperate forests, the tropical 56. Where is the volcanic mountain, Mount St. Helens
rain forests, if cleared, can yield productive farmland located? [2005]
that can support intensive agriculture for several (a) Chile (b) Japan
years even without chemical fertilizers. (c) Philippines (d) United States of America

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57. Assertion (A) : The same face of the moon is always 3. Maximum percentage of earth's water is in the
presented to the earth. Pacific Ocean.
Reason (R) : The moon rotates about its own axis in Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
23 and half days which is about the same time that is (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3
takes to orbit the earth. [2005] (c) 1 only (d) 3 only
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct 64. In which one of the following oceans Diamantine
explanation of A Trench is situated? [2006]
(b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct (a) Pacific Ocean (b) Atlantic Ocean
explanation of A (c) Indian Ocean (d) Arctic Ocean
(c) A is true but R is false 65. Assertion (A): To orbit around the Sun the planet Mars
(d) A is false but R is true takes lesser time than the time taken by the earth.
58. Assertion (A) : Existence of human life on Venus is Reason (R) : The diameter of the planet Mars is less
highly improbable. than that of earth. [2006]
Reason (R): Venus has extremely high level of carbon
Codes:
dioxide in its atmosphere. [2005]
(a) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are individually true and ‘R’ is the
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
correct explanation of ‘A’ .
explanation of A
(b) Both ‘A’ and ‘R’ are individually true but ‘R’ is not
(b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct
the correct explanation of ‘A’.
explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false (c) ‘A’ is true but ‘R’ is false.
(d) A is false but R is true (d) ‘A’ is false but ‘R’ is true.
59. Assertion (A) : Wind patterns are clockwise in the 66. What is the average distance (approximate) between
Northern Hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the the sun and the earth? [2007]
Southern Hemisphere. (a) 70 × 105 km (b) 100 × 105 km
Reason (R) : The directions of wind patterns in the (c) 110 × 106 km (d) 150 × 106 km
Northern and the Southern Hemisphere are governed 67. Consider the following statements: [2007]
by the Coriolis effect. [2005] 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct 30° to 35° N and S Latitudes is known as Horse
explanation of A latitude.
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(b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct 2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts.
explanation of A Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) A is true but R is false (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
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(d) A is false but R is true (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
60. Where are the Balearic Islands located? [2005] 68. Consider the following statements: [2007]
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(a) Mediterranean Sea (b) Black Sea 1. Annual range of temperature is greater in the
(c) Baltic Sea (d) North Sea Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean.
61. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly
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2. Annual range of temperature is greater in the

matched? [2005] Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern
(a) Bahamas: Nassau Hemisphere.
(b) Costa Rica: San Jose Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(c) Nicaragua: Balmopan (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(d) Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
62. Consider the following statements: [2005]
69. Consider the following statements: [2008]
1. The Axis of the earth's magnetic field is inclined
l. Albedo of an object determines its visual
at 23 and half to the geographic axis of the earth.
brightness when viewed with reflected light.
2. The earth's magnetic pole in the Northern
2. Albedo of Mercury is much greater than the
Hemisphere is located on a Peninsula in Northern
albedo of the Earth.
Canada.
3. The earth's magnetic equator passes through Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Thumba in South India. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 70. For India, China, UK and USA, which one of the
(c) 2 only (d) 3 only following is the correct sequence of the median age of
63. Consider the following statements: [2005] their population? [2008]
1. Total land area of earth is approximately 1475 (a) China < India < UK < USA
lakh square kilometers. (b) India < China < USA < UK
2. Ratio of land area to water area of earth is (c) China < India < USA < UK
approximately 1 : 4. (d) India < China < UK < USA

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71. In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the Which of the above are considered appropriate
following planets lie between Mars and Uranus? methods for soil conservation in India?
[2008] (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(a) Earth and Jupiter (b) Jupiter and Saturn (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Saturn and Earth (d) Saturn and Neptune 78. Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight
72. Which one of the following planets has largest as compared to other three? [2010]
number of natural satellites or moons? [2009] (a) Sand desert
(a) Jupiter (b) Mars (b) Paddy crop
(c) Saturn (d) Venus (c) Land covered with fresh snow
73. In the structure of planet Earth, below the mantle, the (d) Prairie land
core is mainly made up of which one of the following? 79. With reference to, the river Luni, which one of the
[2009] following statements is correct? [2010]
(a) Aluminium (b) Chromium (a) It flows into Gulf of Khambhat
(c) Iron (d) Silicon (b) It flows into Gulf of Kutch
74. A geographic area with an altitude of 400 metres has (c) It flows into Pakistan and merges with a tributary
following characteristics. [2010] of Indus
Month J F M J J A S O N D (d) It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann of Kutch
Average 80. A geographic region has the following distinct
maximum 31 31 31 31 30 30 29 28 29 29 30 31 characteristics: [2010]
temp °C 1. Warm and dry climate
Average
21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20
2. Mild and wet winter
minimum
temp °C 3. Evergreen Oak trees
Rainfall The above features are distinct characteristics of
51 85 188 158 139 121 134 168 185 221 198 86
(mm) which one of the following regions?
If this geographic area were to have a natural forest, (a) Mediterranean
which one of the following would it most likely be? (b) Eastern China
(a) Moist temperate coniferous forest (c) Central Asia
(b) Montane subtropical forest (d) Atlantic coast of North America
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(c) Temperate forest 81. What causes wind to deflect toward left in the
(d) Tropical rain forest Southern Hemisphere? [2010]
75. A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared (a) Temperature
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in the news. In this context, consider the following (b) Magnetic field
statements: [2010] (c) Rotation of the earth
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1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pacific (d) Pressure

Ocean whereas El Nino Modoki forms in Eastern 82. If a tropical rain forest is removed, it does not
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Pacific Ocean regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous

2. Normal El Nino results in diminished hurricanes forest. This is because [2011 - I]
in the Atlantic Ocean but El Nino Modoki results (a) the soil of rain forest is deficient in nutrients
in a greater number of hurricanes with greater (b) propagules of the trees in a rain forest have poor
frequency. viability
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) the rain forest species are slow-growing
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (d) exotic species invade the fertile soil of rain forest.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 83. A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called ionosphere
76. Consider the following statements : [2010] facilities radio communication. Why ?
1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical 1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of
regions. radio waves to earth.
2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e., Eastern 2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength.
Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only [2011 - I]
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only 84. La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither I nor 2 Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino ?
77. With reference to soil conservation, consider the 1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean
following practices: [2010] temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas
1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences El Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean
3. Terracing 4. Wind breaks temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.

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2. El Nino has adverse effec t on south-west 3. It will help understand the evolution of the
monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on universe.
monsoon climate. [2011 - I] Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 90. Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as
85. What is difference between asteroids and comets ? evidence/evidences for the continued expansion of
1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while universe? [2012 - I]
comets are formed of frozen gases held together 1. Detection of microwaves in space
by rocky and metallic material. 2. Observation of redshift phenomenon in space
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of 3. Movement of asteroids in space
Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly 4. Occurrence of supernova explosions in space
between Venus and Mercury. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while (a) 1 and 2
asteroids do not. [2011 - I] (b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (c) 1, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above can be cited as evidence
(c) 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
91. Consider the following factors: [2012 - I]
86. Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and
1. Rotation of the Earth
persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why ?
2. Air pressure and wind
[2011 - I]
3. Density of ocean water
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as
4. Revolution of the Earth
compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere Which of the above factors influence the ocean
currents?
as compared to northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 92. Normally, the temperature decreases with the
87. What could be the main reason/reasons for the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because
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formation of African and Eurasian desert belt ? [2012 - I]

[2011 - I] 1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from
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1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells. the Earth's surface

2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. 2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere
3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct in

this context ? Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
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(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
88. The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the 93. Which one of the following is the characteristic
lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate climate of the Tropical Savannah Region? [2012 - I]
explanation ? (a) Rainfall throughout the year
1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower (b) Rainfall in winter only
stratosphere. (c) An extremely short dry season
2. There are no vertic al winds in the lower (d) A definite dry and wet season
stratosphere. 94. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in [2013 - I]
this context ? [2011 - I] Geographical Feature Region
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (a) Abyssinian Plateau : Arabia
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Atlas Mountains : North-Western Africa
89. A team of scientists at Brookhaven National (c) Guiana Highlands : South-Western Africa
Laboratory including those from India created the (d) Okavango Basin : Patagonia
heaviest anti-matter (anti-helium nucleus). What is/ 95. Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from
are the implication/ implications of the creation of season to season are due to [2013 - I]
anti-matter? [2012 - I] (a) the earth’s rotation on its axis
1. It will make mineral prospecting and oil (b) the earth’s revolution round the sun in an
exploration easier and cheaper. elliptical manner
2. It will help probe the possibility of the existence (c) latitudinal position of the place
of stars and galaxies made of anti-matter. (d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis.

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96. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as (a) African Savannah
ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, (b) Central Asian Steppe
the largest proportion [2013 - I] (c) North American Prairie
(a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds (d) Siberian Tundra
(b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers 102. Which of the following phenomena might have
(c) exists as groundwater influenced the evolution of organisms? [2014 - I]
(d) exists as soil moisture 1. Continental drift
97. Consider the following pairs: [2013 - I] 2. Glacial cycles
1. Electromagnetic radiation Select the correct answer using the code given below.
2. Geothermal energy (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. Gravitational force (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Plate movements 103. Consider the following statements [2015 - I]
5. Rotation of the earth 1. The winds which blow between 30° N and 60° S
6. Revolution of the earth latitudes throughout the year are known as
Which of the above are responsible for bringing westerlies.
dynamic changes on the surface of the earth? 2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only North-Western region of India are part of
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 westerlies.
98. The most important fishing grounds of the world are Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
found in the regions where [2013 - I] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into 104. Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among
the sea the following? [2015 - I]
(c) warm and cold oceanic currents meet 1. Gravitational force of the Sun
(d) continental shelf is undulating 2. Gravitational force of the Moon
99. Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/ 3. Centrifugal force of the Earth
characteristics of equatorial forests? [2013 - I] Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
forming a continuous canopy (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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2. Coexistence of a large number of species 105. "Each day is more or less the same, the morning is
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs
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Select the correct answer using the codes given below. high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form,
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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is soon over." Which of the following regions is

100. The annual range of temperature in the interior of the described in the above passage? [2015 - I]
continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What (a) Savannah (b) Equatorial
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is/are the reason/reasons? [2013 - I] (c) Monsoon (d) Mediterranean

1. Thermal difference between land and water 106. In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific
2. Variation in altitude between continents and regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not
oceans originate. What is the reason? [2015 - I]
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior (a) Sea surface temperatures are low
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts (b) Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs
Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (c) Coriolis force is too weak
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (d) Absence of land in those regions
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 107. What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial
101. “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people counter-current? [2015 - I]
used to be nomadic herders.” [2013 - I] (a) The Earth's rotation on its axis
The above statement best describes which of the (b) Convergence of the two equatorial currents
following regions? (c) Difference in salinity of water
(d) Occurrence of the belt of calm near the equator

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