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1. The correct sequence in the decreasing orderin terms of total produc-tion of the given non-ferrous metals in India isA. aluminium, zinc, copper, leadB. aluminium, copper, zinc, leadC. zinc, lead, aluminium, copperD. lead, zinc, copper, aluminiumAns: B

2. Which one of the following mountain rangesseparates Europe from Asia?A. Fringing reefB. AtollC. Barrier reefD. IsthmusAns: B

3. Albedo effect would be relatively higher inA. early morning and late eveningB. early morning onlyC. noonD. late evening onlyAns: D

4. Atmosphere includesA. envelop e of gases and suspended particlesB. cover of air that envelopes the earth's surfaceC. environment around usD. both ( a) and ( b)Ans: D

5. Which one of the following continents has thehighest growth of population?A. IndonesiaB. SingaporeC. MauritiusD. MyanmarAns: B

6. Consider the following crops :1.Cotton2.Groundnut3.Maize4.Mustard Which of the above are Kharif crops?A. 3 and 4B. 1 and 2C. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: D

7. In the Indian context the term 'De-notified

tribes' refers to:A. Himgiri - Uttar PradeshB. Koraput - OrissaC. Nellore - Andhra PradeshD. Palana - RajasthanAns: A

8. Pearl fishing is done in the Coast ofA. Tamil NaduB. Andhra PradeshC. OrissaD. KeralaAns: A

9. Savanna natural region is characterized bywhich one of the following?A. Persian Gulf-Gulf of OmanB. Persian Gulf-Gulf of AquabaC. Persian Gulf-Gulf of AdenD. Gulf of Aden-Gulf of OmanAns: D

10. Which of the following States has the largestcoastal area in India?A. KeralaB. Andhra PradeshC. KarnatakaD. Tamil NaduAns: B

11. Israel has common borders with:A. Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and JordanB. Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and EgyptC. Cyprus, Turkey, Jordon and EgyptD. Turkey, Syria, Iraq and YemenAns: B

12. What are equinoxes?A. none of theseB. They are the points of intersection betweenthe elliptic (the sun's apparent annual path) andthe celestial equator (the equator of the celestialsphere)C. They are the days when the sun shinesvertically over a TropicD. It is the time of year when the differencebetween the length of days and the length ofnights is the largestAns: B

13. The FAO accords the status of 'Globally

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Important Agricultural Heritage System(GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems.What is the overall goal of this initiative?1.To provide modern technology, training inmodern farming methods and financial supportto local communities of identified GIAHS so as togreatly enhance their agricultural productivity2.To identify and safeguard eco-friendlytraditional farm practices and their associatedlandscapers, agricultural biodiversity andknowledge systems of the local communities3.To provide Geographical Indication status toall the varieties of agricultural produce in suchidentified GIAHSSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. lead, zinc, copper, aluminiumB. zinc, lead, aluminium, copperC. aluminium, copper, zinc, leadD. aluminium, zinc, copper, leadAns: B

14. Consider the following statements. Identifythe right ones. I. India has the largest reserve ofiron ore in Asia. II. The two main types of orefound in the country are haematite andmagnetite.A. GujaratB. MaharashtraC. Tamil NaduD. KarnatakaAns: B

15. The chief industry of Afghanistan isA. automobile manufactureB. textilesC. carpet makingD. sugar refi ningAns: C

16. In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionallyused as a vegetable or animal feed, but recentlythe cultivation of this has assumed significance.Which one of the following statements is correctin this context? [CSAT 2014 - I]A. 1B. 2 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither I nor 2Ans: B

17. Which of the following is the chief characteristic of 'mixed farming'?A. None of the aboveB. Rearing of animals and cultivation of cropstogetherC. Cultivation of two or more crops in the samefieldD. Cultivation of both cash crops and food cropsAns: B

18. Which of the following terms is used todenote the heavy rocks of the lithosphere?A. SIMAB. None of the aboveC. SIALD. SubstratumAns: A

19. The best dairy country in Europe isA. FranceB. NetherlandsC. DenmarkD. SwitzerlandAns: C

20. Indian Standard Time refers to the localtime of which one of the following places inIndia?A. IndusB. SatlujC. JhelumD. ChenabAns: A

21. Petroleum deposits in India are foundchiefly inA. basaltB. sedimentary rocksC. graniteD. metamorphic rocksAns: B

22. What is the importance of ozone in theatmosphere?A. Barometric pressureB. Pressure only due to vapour in the airC. The presence of vapour in airD. Pressure in the cloudsAns: C

23. Gondwana hills are located in

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A. Jammu and KashmirB. PunjabC. Madhya PradeshD. NagalandAns: C

24. Transfer of surplus heat from the lowerlatitudes to higher latitudes is done by I. oceancurrents II. planetary winds III. tides IV. waves Choose your answer from the following codes.A. III and IVB. I and IIC. II and IIID. I and IVAns: B

25. The vegetation of the area dotted on themap isA. SavannaB. VeldC. PrairiesD. PampasAns: A

26. Which of the following states has the largestreserves of coal?A. West BengalB. OrissaC. Madhya PradeshD. BiharAns: D

27. Dew is caused whenA. Halo is an indication of approaching badweather.B. Halo is produced by diffraction in ice crystals.C. Though corona and halo is produced bydifferent phenomena, the colour sequenceproduced in them remains the same.D. Corona is produced by refraction by waterdroplets.Ans: B

28. Space between Earth and Moon is known asA. CislunarB. NebulaC. FulalunarD. None of theseAns: A

29. One of the states through which the Tropic

of Cancer passes isA. Chhota Nagpur plateauB. Tamil NaduC. Western RajasthanD. Central HimalayasAns: C

30. Which of the following statements is nottrue with regard to the Green Revolution?A. shallow continental shelfB. inland water bodiesC. deep sea areasD. brackish water lagoonsAns: C

31. The only land-locked country in South-eastAsia isA. MalaysiaB. LaosC. KampucheaD. ThailandAns: B

32. With reference to India, which one thefollowing statements is incorrect?A. About one-third of the area of the countryrecords more than 750 millimeters of annualrainfallB. Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil inthe northern plans of the countryC. The dominant source of irrigation in thecountry is wellsD. The mountain areas accounts for about thirtypercent of the surface area of the countryAns: C

33. Which one of the following does not belongto Himalayan rivers?A. Karakoram RangeB. Trans-HimalayasC. Kumaun HimalayasD. Central HimalayasAns: B

34. The yearly path of the sun across thecelestial sphere is a great circle calledA. orbitB. none of theseC. eclipticD. ellipticAns: D

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35. The number of States having commonboundary with the State of Madhya Pradesh is :A. 5B. 6C. 8D. 7Ans: A

36. Nanda Devi peak forms a part of:A. Kumaon HimalayasB. Nepal HimalayasC. Assam HimalayasD. Punjab HimalayasAns: A

37. If it is 10.00 a.m. I.S.T., then what would bethe local time at Shillong on 92°E longitude?A. 9.38 a.m.B. 9.22 a.m.C. 10.38 a.m.D. 10.22 a.m.Ans: C

38. The points in the ecliptic farthest north andsouth of the celestial equator are calledA. North Celestial Pole and South Celestial PoleB. none of theseC. autumnal and vernal equinoxD. summer and winter solsticesAns: C

39. Winter temperature ranging from – 29°C to–40°C, summer temperature about 10°C, totalannual precipitation about 25 cm, and lowhumidity. These characterise the ..... climate.A. troposphere, magnetosphere, stratosphereand exosphere.B. troposphere, stratosphere, ionosphere andexosphere.C. exosphere, ionosphere, troposphere andstratosphere.D. stratosphere, troposphere, ionosphere andexosphere.Ans: C

40. Consider the following rivers :1.Barak2.Lohit3.Subansiri Which of the above flows / flowthrough Arunachal Pradesh?A. 2 and 3 only

B. 1 and 3 onlyC. 1, 2 and 3D. 1 onlyAns: A

41. With reference to Indian transport systems,consider the following statements:1.Indian railways system is the largest in theworld.2.National Highways cater to 45 per cent of thetotal road transport demand.3.Among the states, Kerala has the highestdensity of surface road.4.National Highway No. 7 is the longest in thecountry. Which of these statements are correct?A. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. 2 and 4D. 1 and 3Ans: C

42. Local supply of coal is not available toA. HSL, DurgapurB. TISCO, JamshedpurC. VSL, BhadravatiD. HSL, BhilaiAns: B

43. North America is separated from theeastern most tip of Siberia by theA. 1 and 4B. 1 and 2C. 2 and 3D. 3 and 4Ans: A

44. The celestial sphere isA. all of theseB. a sphere surrounding the Earth, on which thestars are placedC. an imaginary sphere surrounding the EarthD. an imaginary sphere surrounding the Earth,on which the stars seem to be placedAns: D

45. Arakan Yoma is the extension of theHimalayas located inA. BaluchistanB. KashmirC. MyanmarD. Nepal

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Ans: C

46. The order of the layers in the atmosphere,upwards from below, isA. 40°– 60° Nand S latitudesB. polar circlesC. 0° – 5° Nand S latitudesD. 30° – 40° Nand S latitudesAns: D

47. Consider the following statements andidentify the right ones. (i ) The temperature ofair rises when its pressure falls. (ii) The pressureof the air falls when the temperature rises.A. Off-shore trade winds blow in the summerB. Temperatures range from 21º C in summer tol0ºCl or below in the winterC. On-shore westerly winds blow in the winterbringing cyclonic rainD. The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to2000 mmAns: A

48. Consider the following statements :1.In the world, the tropical deserts occur alongthe western margins of continents within thetrade wind belt.2.In India, the East Himalayan region gets highrainfall from northeast winds. Which of thestatements given above is are correct?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 2 onlyC. 1 onlyD. Both 1 and 2Ans: C

49. The largest exporter of mineral oil isA. CanadaB. Russian FederationC. USAD. AustraliaAns: C

50. Which one among the following majorIndian cities is the most eastward located?A. Benguluru (Bangalore)B. BhopalC. HyderabadD. LucknowAns: D

51. Which of the following events took place inthe Cenozoic era?A. splitting of India from AntarcticaB. breaking up of PangaeaC. formation of the Appalachians and centralEuropean mountainsD. formation of the Rockies, India collides withAsia and the formation of the Himalayas and theAlps.Ans: D

52. Which one of the following statements is notcorrect?A. The Western Ghats are relatively higher intheir northern regionB. Tapi river lies to the south of Satpura.C. The Anai Mudi is the highest peak in theWestern GhatsD. The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys aresaid to be old rift valleys.Ans: A

53. What are the significances of a practicalapproach to sugarcane production known as'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?1.Seed cost is very low in this compared to theconventional method of cultivation.2.Drip irrigation can be practiced veryeffectively in this.3.There is no application of chemical/inorganicfertilizers at all in this.4.The scope for intercropping is more in thiscompared to the conventional method ofcultivation.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1, 2 and 3D. 1 onlyAns: A

54. The annual range of temperature in theinterior of the continents is high as compared tocoastal areas. What is / are the reason / reasons?1.Thermal difference between land and water2.Variation in altitude between continents andoceans3.Presence of strong winds in the interior4.Heavy rains in the interior as compared tocoasts

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Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4C. 1 onlyD. 1 and 2 onlyAns: C

55. Which one of the following is the mostproductive and most widespread soil in India?A. VishakhapatnamB. AnantpurC. RaichurD. KolarAns: C

56. Which one among the following is the bestreason for the marked increase in theagricultural production in India in the pastdecades?A. SikkimB. Jammu and KashmirC. Arunachal PradeshD. MizoramAns: A

57. Turkey is located betweenA. Black Sea and Mediterranean SeaB. Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean SeaC. Black Sea and Caspian SeaD. Gulf of Aqaba and Dead SeaAns: A

58. The ports on either end of the Suez canalareA. BauxiteB. NitrateC. Marine fishD. Iron oreAns: C

59. Where are the Balearic Islands located?[2005]A. North SeaB. Mediterranean SeaC. Baltic SeaD. Black SeaAns: B

60. Consider the following climaticcharacteristics:

1.Temperatures range from 21°C in the summerto 10°C or below in the winter.2.Off-shore trade winds blow during thesummer.3.The summers are hot and dry; and winters arecool and moist.4.The annual rainfall ranges from 500 mm to760 mm.Select the correct climatic type which possessesthe above characteristics using the codes givenbelow:A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 1 onlyC. 2 onlyD. Both1 and 2Ans: A

61. Rangap in Sikkim is famous forA. KarnatakaB. RajasthanC. Madhya PradeshD. BiharAns: A

62. The rocks return to the Earth's interior bytectonic forces at area known asA. subduction zonesB. fracturesC. jointsD. crystalline zonesAns: A

63. In which one of the following places the'boiling point' of water is the highest?A. Sunderban deltaB. Nile deltaC. Mt. EverestD. Dead SeaAns: D

64. '.....They are people of yellow complexion,oblique eyes, high check bones, sparse hair andmedium height.' The reference here is to :A. AsiaB. North AmericaC. South AmericaD. AfricaAns: B

65. If you travel by road from Kohima toKottayam, what is the minimum number of

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States within India through which you cantravel, including the origin and the destination?A. 8B. 7C. 6D. 9Ans: B

66. In the Southern HemisphereA. the summer is longer than winterB. both the seasons have approximately equalnumber of daysC. the winter is longer than summerD. they cannot be relatedAns: C

67. Which one among the following states doesnot form part of the Narmada basin ?A. Nathula-Shipkila-ZozilaB. Nathula-Zozila-ShipkilaC. Zozila-Shipkila-NathulaD. Zozila-Nathula-ShipkilaAns: B

68. The longest day (shortest night) in theNorthern Hemisphere isA. July 21B. June 21C. November 22D. December 22Ans: B

69. In the earth's direction of rotation isreversed, what should be the IST when it is noonat the International Date Line?A. 06.30 hrsB. 17.30 hrsC. 18.30 hrsD. 05.30 hrsAns: B

70. When it is noon along 82° 30' E longitudealong what degree of longitude it will be 6.30am?A. along 82° 30' WB. along 165° EC. along 67°30' WD. 0° E or WAns: D

71. Identify the factors that are affected by

ocean currents.A. Neither 1 nor 2B. Only 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Only 1Ans: A

72. The greater potential for the generation oftidal power in India is available in theA. Coromandal CoastB. Gujarat CoastC. Malabar CoastD. Konkan CoastAns: B

73. Loti is the currency ofA. SudanB. LibyaC. BurundiD. LesothoAns: D

74. Among the following which planet takesmaximum time for one revolution around theSun?A. JupiterB. VenusC. EarthD. MarsAns: A

75. Which is the correct arrangement of thefollowing rivers from North to South?A. MaharashtraB. GujratC. Madhya PradeshD. RajasthanAns: C

76. The study of the atmosphere that focuses onweather process and forcasting is calledA. BiogeographyB. GlaciologyC. HydrologyD. MeteorologyAns: D

77. The industry belt at Japan is spread throughthe islands ofA. Kyushu and HokkaidoB. Hokkaido and Honshu

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C. Honshu and KyushuD. Shikoku and KyushuAns: A

78. The five epochs of Tertiary period,according to ages areA. Pliocene, Oligocene, Miocene, Eocene,PaleoceneB. Paleocene, Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene,PlioceneC. Pliocene, Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene,PaleoceneD. Paleocene, Oligocene, Eocene, Miocene,PlioceneAns: B

79. Which of the following statements arecorrect?1.In a cyclone, the area of low pressure is at thecentre surrounded by the areas of high pressure2.In a cyclone, the areas of low pressuresurround the area of high pressure3.In an anti-cyclone, the area of high pressure issurrounded by the areas of low pressure4.In an anti-cyclone, the area of low pressure issurrounded by the areas of high pressureSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow: Code:A. are the most rocky and barren areas of theEarthB. are located on the tropical high pressure beltof the atmosphereC. are not on the path of the monsoonsD. do not receive moisture-bearing wind fromthe oceansAns: A

80. The points where the sun crosses theequator, moving north or south, are calledA. summer or winter solsticesB. autumnal or vernal equinoxC. North Celestial Pole and South Celestial PoleD. none of theseAns: B

81. Brahmaputra is an example of _______drainage.A. RadialB. AntecedentC. SuperimposedD. Annular

Ans: B

82. Which of the following statements withregard to the term 'great circle' is not correct ?A. Only one great circle can be drawn on asphere.B. A ship can save fuel and time by following thegreat circle arc between two points.C. Equator is a great circle.D. A great circle results when a plane passesthrough the centre of a sphere.Ans: D

83. The winter solstice occursA. on or around December 22B. when the sun shines directly over the Tropicof CancerC. when the South Pole tilts towards the sun andNorth Pole away from the sunD. all are correctAns: C

84. Antydrite and gypsum areA. sulphate mineralsB. oxide mineralsC. phosphate mineralsD. carbonate mineralsAns: A

85. Which among the following represents thecorrect sequence in increasing height, ofdifferent types of cloud formation?A. Excessive heatB. Calm airC. Weak coriolis forceD. The winds are too wet and heavyAns: C

86. Which one of the following straits is nearestto the International Date Line ?A. Strait of GibraltarB. Bering StraitC. Malacca StraitD. Strait of FloridaAns: B

87. Consider the following statements madeabout the sedimentary rocks :1.Sedimentary rocks are formed at Earth'ssurface by the hydrological system.2.The formation of sedimentary rocks involves

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the weathering of preexisting rocks.3.Sedimentary rocks contain fossils.4.Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers.Which of these statements are correct?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1 and 2D. 1 and 4Ans: A

88. The rising of evening star Venus indicatesA. EastB. WestC. South PoleD. North PoleAns: B

89. ______may have provided the material forEarth's core.A. LithosphereB. Stony meteoritesC. AtmosphereD. Presence of FeAns: B

90. Which one of the following statements iscorrect?A. Cumulus clouds are classified as high cloudsB. Cumulus clouds are white and thin, and formdelicate patches and give a fibrous and featheryappearanceC. Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystalsD. Cirrus clouds exhibit a flat base and have theappearance of rising domesAns: B

91. Which one of the following is categorised asmillet?A. The Western HimalayaB. The Central HimalayaC. The Eastern GhatsD. The Western GhatsAns: A

92. Consider the following statements. Identifythe right ones. I. Soil degradation can be definedas the decline in soil fertility, when thenutritional status declines and depth of the soilgoes down due to erosion and misuse. II. Thedestruction of the soil cover is described as soilerosion.

A. MicaB. ManganeseC. IronD. LigniteAns: D

93. Which three continents have the largestareas of coniferous forest ?A. ZambiaB. United States of AmericaC. GermanyD. CanadaAns: D

94. The Paleozoic era starts at million years agoand ends at million years ago.A. 470; 225B. 470; 150C. 543; 247D. 500; 100Ans: C

95. An earthquake isA. produced along faults, tectonic plateboundary zones, or along midoceanic ridgesB. caused by the quick release of storedpotential energy into the kinetic energy ofmotion.C. all the statements are correctD. a sudden vibration or trembling in the earthAns: C

96. Contour bunding is a method of soilconservation used inA. AizawlB. ItanagarC. AhmedabadD. DehradunAns: B

97. The country which leads in the production ofrubber isA. Nicaragua : BalmopanB. Costa Rica : San JoseC. Bahamas : NassauD. Dominican Republic : Santo DomingoAns: A

98. Corals is/areA. The tiny animals that live in shells in the sea.B. The remains of tiny sea animals resembling

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shells.C. A special variety of fish which live in shells.D. A particular type of shell found near some ofthe seacoasts.Ans: B

99. Indian agriculture largely depends for itswater supply onA. Desalinised marine waterB. RiversC. WellsD. Monsoon rainsAns: D

100. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?A. Nagarjuna sagar - Andhra PradeshB. Kosi - GujaratC. Farakka - West BengalD. Tungabhadra - Andhra Pradesh andKarnatakaAns: C

101. Which of the following latitudinal extentsrelate to 'horse latitudes'?A. TroposphereB. StratosphereC. IonosphereD. MesosphereAns: A

102. Which one of the following rivers thriceforks into two streams and reunites a few milesfurther on, thus forming the islands ofSrirangappattanam, Sivasamudram andSrirangam?A. KrishnaB. CauveryC. GodavariD. TungabhadraAns: B

103. The seaward extension of the continentfrom shoreline to the continental edge is calledA. SeamountsB. TrenchesC. Abyssal hillsD. GuyotsAns: A

104. Which one of the following rivers does notbelong to antecedent rivers in respect of outer

range of Himalayas?A. Godavari and KrishnaB. Mahanadi and GodavariC. Krishna and CauveryD. Ganga and MahanadiAns: D

105. The summer solstice occursA. on or around June 21B. when the sun shines directly over the Tropicof Cancer1C. all are correctD. when the North Pole tilts towards the sunAns: C

106. Variations in the length of daytime andnighttime from season to season are due toA. latitudinal position of the placeB. the earth's revolution round the sun in anelliptical mannerC. the earth's rotation on its axisD. revolution of the earth on a tilted axisAns: D

107. What is the general direction of cyclonesformed in the Bay of Bengal?A. LatitudeB. Nature of terrainC. AltitudeD. WindAns: C

108. The National Highway No. 1 connectsA. Delhi to CalcuttaB. Delhi to AmritsarC. Bombay to CalcuttaD. Bombay to DelhiAns: B

109. Quartzite is metamorphosed fromA. SandstoneB. ObsidianC. LimestoneD. ShaleAns: A

110. The average annual temperature of ameteorological station is 26°C, its averageannual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range oftemperature is 9°C. The station inA. Cherrapunji

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B. KolkataC. ChennaiD. AllahabadAns: D

111. How much of area in India is under theforests?A. 30%B. 23%C. 25%D. 40%Ans: B

112. Consider the following statements :1.Chikmagalur is well-known for sugarproduction.2.Mandya is well-known as a coffee-productionregion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?A. 2 onlyB. 1 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: D

113. The stratosphere is said to be ideal forflying jet aircraft. This is becauseA. WesterliesB. Drainage windsC. Trade windsD. EasterliesAns: C

114. The Blue Moon phenomenon occursA. when two full moons appear in the samemonth thrice in a calendar year.B. when four full moons appear in twoconsecutive months of the same calendar year.C. None of the aboveD. when two full moons occur in the samemonth.Ans: A

115. The most recent and logical conceptregarding the origin of ocean basins andcontinents is that ofA. cooling processB. continental dataC. convectional currentD. plate tectesicAns: B

116. The Himalayas are formed of parallel foldranges, of which the oldest range isA. the Great Himalayan RangeB. the Lesser HimalayasC. the Dhaula Dhar RangeD. the Siwalik RangeAns: D

117. Barkhan (Barchans) is aA. Crescent shaped sand-duneB. Depositional bar, separated by water from thecoastC. Glacial erosional featureD. Dark coloured, fine grained rockAns: A

118. The black part of the moon is always calmand dark which is calledA. Area of stormsB. Sea of tranquilityC. None of theseD. Ocean of stormsAns: B

119. Which of the following stars is known asFossil star?A. White DwarfB. ProtostarC. Dog StarD. Red GiantAns: B

120. The present forest area of India, accordingto satellite data, isA. IncreasingB. StaticC. Decreasing in open forest area but increasingin closed forest areaD. DecreasingAns: D

121. Consider the following statementsassociated with bajra cultivation in India.1.Bajra occupies about 11 per cent of the totalarea under food grains2.Rajasthan is the leading producer of bajra inIndia3.India exports a large quantity of bajra Of thesestatements,A. 2 and 3 are correctB. 1 and 2 are correct

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C. 1, 2 and 3 are correctD. 1 and 3 are correctAns: B

122. Contour bunding is a method of soilconservation used inA. Andaman and Nicobar IslandsB. Southern SaurashtraC. South-West BengalD. North Coastal Andhra PradeshAns: A

123. Bodies that usually fall from the sky on tothe Earth are calledA. none of theseB. rockC. meteorsD. cometsAns: C

124. Geological time isA. time from which a geologist has got samplesB. none of theseC. time of geological pastD. scale of geological history of EarthAns: D

125. Which one of the following straits isnearest to the International Date Line? [2008]A. Strait of FloridaB. Strait of GibraltarC. Malacca StraitD. Bering StraitAns: D

126. Where does the Jhelum river emergeforming the India- Pakistan boundary?A. OdishaB. Uttar PradeshC. GujaratD. Himachal PradeshAns: C

127. The standard time of the followingcountries is ahead or behind Greenwich MeanTime depending on whether they are east orwest of the longitude passing throughGreenwich :1.Cuba2.Greece3.Iraq

4.Costa Rica5.Japan Which one of the following sequentialorders gives the correct arrangement of thecountries according to their standard time fromahead to behind GMT?A. 4, 1, 3, 2, 5B. 2, 4, 1, 3, 5C. 3, 5, 4, 1, 2D. 5, 3, 2, 1, 4Ans: D

128. Which of these was great astronomer?A. PtolemyB. Carl RitterC. HerodotusD. HipparchusAns: C

129. Which one of the following is a satelliteindustrial town to a metropolitan city?A. GhaziabadB. MurshidabadC. MoradabadD. FaizabadAns: A

130. North India gets rainfall due toA. North-East monsoonsB. Northern cold windsC. Western disturbancesD. South-West monsoonsAns: D

131. Consider the following sentences:(1) Sub-polar low pressure belt is dynamicallyproduced by the rotation of the earth.(2) Sub-polar low pressure belt is represented byindividual oceanic cells. Select the answer fromthe given code:A. both(1) and(2) are trueB. only(2) is trueC. only(1) is trueD. neither of the two is true.Ans: A

132. Contour bunding is usedA. To prevent erosion in hilly areas

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B. To stop the winds in sandy desertsC. To irrigate desert areasD. None of the aboveAns: A

133. In terms of total energy generation inIndia, the correct sequence in the descendingorder of the concerned zones isA. Southern, Western, Eastern, NorthernB. Western, Northern, Southern, EasternC. Western, Southern, Northern, EasternD. Southern, Eastern, Western, NorthernAns: B

134. About 95 per cent of active volcanoesoccur at the1.plate subduction zones2.transform faults3.island arcs4.mid-oceanic ridges Choose your answer fromthe following codes.A. 1 and 2B. 1 onlyC. 1 and 4D. All of the aboveAns: B

135. What are the major causes of droughts inIndia?1.Most of the rainfall occurs within a fewmonths.2.The absence of forests results in rapid runoffand thus droughts.3.Rainfall is highly variable.4.The amount of rainfall is inadequate.A. 1 and 3B. 3 onlyC. 1 and 2D. None of theseAns: A

136. Consider the following statements withregard to Himalaya.1.Mt Everest, Kanchenjunga fall in the innerHimalaya.2.The inner Himalaya has an average altitude of6000 metres.3.Kothri Dun and Patli Dun are longitudinalvalley. Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?A. 2 only

B. 1 and 2C. 3 onlyD. 1 and 3Ans: B

137. Consider the following countries:1.Australia2.Namibia3.Brazil4.Chile Through which of the above does theTropic of Capricorn pass?A. i.-a, ii-b, ii-c, iv-B. i- b, ii- a, iii-d, iv- cC. i-c, ii-d, iii-a, iv-b Exercise -2D. i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-dAns: C

138. Intensive subsistence farming is prevalentinA. TokyoB. OsakaC. KualaLumpurD. ShanghaiAns: D

139. Consider the following statement:1.Mechanical weathering takes place only insedimentary rocks.2.The rain-water reacts with rocks to form newchemical substances. Which of the statementsgiven above is/are correct ?A. Both 1 and 2B. 2 onlyC. 1 onlyD. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: A

140. Which of the following substances arefound in the beach sands of many parts ofKerala?1.Ilmenite2.Zircon3.Silimanite4.TungstenSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 3 and 4 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4C. 1, 2 and 3D. 1 and 2 onlyAns: C

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141. The location of 'X' in the map representsthe port ofA. JakartaB. SingaporeC. BangkokD. Hong KongAns: B

142. Which one of the following scholars wasthe first to divide the world landmass into threecontinents : Europe, Asia and Libya (Africa) ? :A. HerodotusB. EratosthenesC. AnaximanderD. HecataeusAns: A

143. When a person moves from poles to theequator, the population of plants and animalswillA. DecreaseB. Remain unchangedC. IncreaseD. Not show any consistent behaviorAns: C

144. What are the grass lands of South Americacalled ?A. StepesB. PrairiesC. SavannaD. PampasAns: D

145. Which one of the following is the largestsatellite in solar system?A. TitanB. TritonC. EuropaD. GanymedeAns: A

146. The correct sequence of different layers ofthe atmosphere from the surface of the Earthupwards isA. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Ionosphere,MesosphereB. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere,IonosphereC. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Ionosphere,Mesosphere

D. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere,IonosphereAns: B

147. The high density of population in NileValley and Island of Java is primarily due toA. urbanizationB. industrializationC. intensive agricultureD. topographic constraintsAns: C

148. The major motion of the planet EarthincludesA. rotationB. both ( a) and ( b)C. revolutionD. any of these depending up on the questionunder considerationAns: B

149. We always see the same face of the moonbecauseA. it is smaller than the earth.B. it rotates at the same speed as the eartharound the sun.C. it revolves on its axis in a direction oppositeto that of the earth.D. it takes equal time for both revolution aroundthe earth and rotation on its own axis.Ans: C

150. Out of the four Southern states AndhraPradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu,which shares boundaries with the maximumnumber of Indian states? [2007]A. Each of Tamil Nadu and KeralaB. Each of Andhra Pradesh and KarnatakaC. Andhra PradeshD. KarnatakaAns: B

151. The following are the important events incoal mining in India:1.The first production of coal at Raniganj2.The establishment of Coal India Limited3.Nationalisation of coal mines4.Establishment of Neyveli Lignite CorporationTheir correct chronological sequence isA. 2, 1, 4, 3B. 1, 2, 3, 4

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C. 2, 1, 3, 4D. 1, 2, 4, 3Ans: B

152. Diamond mines are located inA. Uttar PradeshB. KarnatakaC. Madhya PradeshD. GujaratAns: C

153. The longest epoch of the Tertiary Period isA. PaleoceneB. MioceneC. EoceneD. OligoceneAns: C

154. The correct sequence of the earth'slocation on its orbit around the sun isA. summer solstice, vernal equinox, wintersolstice, autumnal equinoxB. vernal equinox, summer solstice, autumnalequinox, winter solsticeC. autumnal equinox, vernal equinox, summersolstice, winter solsticeD. winter solstice, summer solstice, autumnalequinox, vernal equinoxAns: A

155. The shortest day (longest night) in theSouthern Hemisphere isA. December 22B. June 21C. December 21D. June 20Ans: B

156. Which one among the following states issmallest in area? [2003]A. Andhra PradeshB. KarnatakaC. GujaratD. Tamil NaduAns: D

157. Luni River is inA. PunjabB. Himachal PradeshC. RajasthanD. Gujarat

Ans: C

158. In the Northern Hemisphere, the vernal orspring equinox occurs aboutA. June 21B. May 21C. March 21D. April 21Ans: C

159. Rainfall on the east coast of Tamil Naduoccurs during October to November due toA. Local windsB. Retreating south-west monsoonC. North-west monsoonD. Winter monsoonAns: C

160. Which triatomic gas is concentrated in alayer centered at about 25 km above the surfaceand absorbs radiation in the ultraviolet region ofthe spectrum and shields life on Earth againstharmful ultraviolet light?A. Cl3B. N3C. H3D. O3Ans: D

161. Which one of the following countries ofSouth-West Asia does not open out to theMediterranean Sea? [IAS Prelims 2015-I]A. Florida StraitB. Hudson straitC. Belle isle straitD. BeringAns: A

162. The year … is called a Great Divide in thedemographic history of India.A. 1921B. 1951C. 1941D. 1901Ans: A

163. Which one of the following does not belongto biosphere reserves set-up so far?A. The undulating relief and hard rocksB. Most of the rivers of Peninsular India areperennial

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C. Little percolation of rain water due toimpervious rock structureD. There are many streams which becometorrential during rainy seasonAns: D

164. What is solstice? (i) The time of the yearwhen the difference between the length of daysand the length of nights is the largest (ii) Thetime when the sun is exactly over the equator(iii) The time when the sun shines vertically overa Tropic (iv) The two points of intersectionbetween the elliptic and the celestial equatorChoose your answer from the following codes.A. both (i) and (iv)B. Only (i)C. both (i) and (ii)D. both (i) and (iii)Ans: D

165. Which Indian River merges the Ravi?A. GhagharaB. RamgangaC. ChambalD. YamunaAns: B

166. The water fall 'Victoria' is associated withthe river.A. Palk strait - Mannar Gulf and Bay of BengalB. Davis strait - Baffin Sea and Atlantic OceanC. Sunda strait - Java Sea and Indian OceanD. Dover strait - Arctic Sea and N. AtlanticOceanAns: C

167. Which of the following listings are correct?Cash Crop Plantation Horticulture Crop Crop1.Tobacco Coconut Sugarcane2.Sugarcane Coffee Coconut3.Cotton Tea Cashew4.Coconut Rubber Tobacco Choose the correctanswer using the codes given below :A. 2 and 3B. 3 and 4C. 1 and 2D. 1 and 3Ans: C

168. Consider the following objectives:1.food control

2.irrigation3.soil conservation4.power generation5.industrial development. The primary objectivesof Damodar Valley Project include:A. 1, 4 and 5B. 2, 4 and 5C. 1, 2 and 4D. 2, 3 and 4Ans: C

169. Which country is the largest producer ofcoffee in the world?A. motor car industryB. mining industryC. fishing industryD. copper industryAns: C

170. Why U.S.S.R. has many local timedifferences?A. Because north-south stretch is moreB. Because it covers two continentsC. Because of large differences in climateD. Because of long east-west stretchesAns: D

171. The major geological events of thePaleozoic era includeA. both (a ) and (b )B. Appalachians and Central Europeanmountains come upC. none of theseD. Caledonian mountains rise, life comes ashoreAns: A

172. The study of physical geography in the pastgeological ages is calledA. BiogeographyB. ClimatologyC. GeologyD. PaleographyAns: D

173. The principal cause of soil damage inPunjab and Haryana isA. DeforestationB. OvergrazingC. Salinity and water-loggingD. Ravine erosionAns: C

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174. Lunar eclipse occurs whenA. the Earth comes between the moon and thesunB. the moon comes between the Earth and thesunC. none of theseD. any of theseAns: A

175. The density of dry air at sea level is aboutthe density of water.A. 1/8B. 1/80C. 1/800D. 1/8,000Ans: C

176. In which one of the following states isRanganathittu Bird Sanctuary located?A. Dudwa-Kanha-Bandipur-IndravatiB. Dudwa-Kanha-Indravati-BandipurC. Kanha-Bandipur-Dudwa-IndravatiD. Indravati-Kanha-Dudwa-BandipurAns: D

177. The lowest layer of the atmosphere iscalled theA. StratosphereB. TroposphereC. ExosphereD. IonosphereAns: B

178. The equatorial rain forest is also known asA. JordanB. lsraelC. LebanonD. SyriaAns: C

179. The first marine sanctuary in India, withinits bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins,tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, hasbeen established in:A. Presence of ferric oxidesB. Accumulated humusC. Abundance of phosphatesD. Abundance of magnesiumAns: A

180. Other than India and China, which one of

the following groups of countries borderMyanmar? [2006]A. Thailand, Vietnam and MalaysiaB. Bangladesh, Thailand and VietnamC. Cambodia, Laos and MalaysiaD. Thailand, Laos and BangladeshAns: D

181. The maturity of a river course isrecognised by the presence ofA. GorgesB. V-shaped valleyC. MeandersD. High denudational powerAns: C

182. Which of the following statements iscorrect?A. Fossil I is heavier than fossil IIB. Fossil II is heavier than fossil IC. Fossil I is older than fossil IID. Fossil II is older than fossil IAns: D

183. In which of the following State is KakraparNuclear Power Station located? [2008-II]A. 1 and 2B. 2 and 3C. 1, 2 and 4D. 2 and 4Ans: B

184. In the Indian topographical sheet of scale1″ = 1 mile, the contour interval isA. 50″B. 250″C. 100″D. 200″Ans: A

185. Human geography is also known asA. Economic geographyB. Cultural geographyC. Urban geographyD. DemographyAns: B

186. The national economy of New Zealand isbased onA. ElectronicsB. Textiles

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C. AutomobilesD. Metal fabricatingAns: B

187. Mesozoic era covers million years ofgeological time.A. 50B. 185C. 100D. 200Ans: B

188. The region that has a typical dispersedrural settlement pattern is theA. Eastern RajasthanB. Telengana PlateauC. Kerala Coastal PlainD. Western Ganga PlainAns: C

189. In which of the following forests do thetrees shed their leaves during spring and earlysummer?A. Monsoon deciduous forestB. Himalayan forestsC. Dry forestsD. Tropical savannah forestsAns: A

190. Solar eclipse occurs whenA. none of theseB. any of theseC. the Earth comes between the moon and thesunD. the moon comes between the Earth and thesunAns: D

191. On the basis of the process of theirformation, which of the following soils is formeddifferently from the other three?A. Growing several crops and also rearinganimalsB. Growing of fruits as well as vegetablesC. Growing of several crops in a planned wayD. Growing rabi as well as kharif cropsAns: B

192. Tropic of Capricorn in located atA. 66° 30' S of the equatorB. 23° 27' S of the equator

C. 23° 27' N of the equatorD. 66° 30' N of the equatorAns: B

193. A person of mixed European and Indianblood in Latin America is called a :A. . Both I and IIB. . Only IC. . Neither I nor IID. . Only IIAns: D

194. Which of the following is a warm current?A. South Pacific currentB. Kurosiwo currentC. Benguela currentD. Labrador currentAns: B

195. When the winds blow from all sides to thecentral low in an anticlockwise direction, thenthis phenomenon is known asA. Both 1 and 2B. Neither 1 nor 2C. 2 onlyD. 1 onlyAns: B

196. On which days do the spring tides occur?1.new moon2.first quarter of the moon3.third quarter of the moon4.full moonA. 1, 2 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1 and 4D. 2 and 3Ans: A

197. Which of the following is the lowest pointof Africa?A. Lake AssalB. Lake TangunjikaC. Lake MalawiD. Lake ChadAns: A

198. The densest of all the atmosphere layers isA. StratosphereB. MesosphereC. Troposphere

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D. IonosphereAns: C

199. Magma that is more granitic tends to bevery explosive becauseA. of relatively higher water contentB. of relatively higher gases contentC. of relatively lower gases contentD. of relatively lower water contentAns: A

200. Jupiter completes one circuit of the Sun inA. 10 yearsB. 12 yearsC. 13 yearsD. 16 yearsAns: B

201. Temperature and rainfall of ameteorological station are given below:Temperature (0°C) Rainfall (cm) J 9.4 12.2 F10.6 9.1 M 11.7 7.9 A 12.2 2.5 M 13.3 1.0 J 13.90.3 J 13.9 - A 14.4 - S 15.6 0.8 15.0 2.5 N 13.36.1 D 10.6 11.7 Average temperature: 12.8°CAverage rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum Identify theregion having the above climatic patterns fromamongst the following:A. AustraliaB. AfricaC. South AmericaD. South-east AsiaAns: C

202. Magma that is more granitic tends to bevery explosive becauseA. of relatively lower gases contentB. of relatively higher water contentC. of relatively higher gases contentD. of relatively lower water contentAns: A

203. Which one of the following statements iscorrect?A. One Himalayas were formed due to faulting ofthe earth's crust.B. Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Seawhen the sea got compressed.C. Himalayas belong to the C aledonianmountain system.D. Himalayas are the oldest mountains.Ans: B

204. Density decreases with height in theatmosphere is denoted byA. Charle's lawB. Boyle's lawC. none of theseD. Archimedes' principleAns: B

205. Sal trees are the typical species ofA. Tropical dry deciduous forestB. Tropical moist deciduous forestC. Tropical dry evergreen forestD. Tropical rain forestAns: B

206. One Astronomical Unit is the averagedistance betweenA. Earth and the MoonB. Earth and the SunC. Pluto and the SunD. Jupiter and the SunAns: D

207. The sea territory of India extends up toA. None of theseB. 4 nautical milesC. 200 nautical milesD. 12 nautical milesAns: D

208. Itaipu Dam built on the river Parana is oneof the largest dams in the world. Which of thefollowing two countries have this as a jointproject?A. All the aboveB. TemperatureC. Earth rotationD. AltitudeAns: C

209. Which one of the following is the continentwith the highest mean elevation in the world?A. Brazil, Sudan and MalaysiaB. Venezuela, Ethiopia and IndonesiaC. Brazil, Zambia and MalaysiaD. Colombia, Kenya and IndonesiaAns: C

210. Which one of the following is thecharacteristic climate of the Tropical SavannahRegion?

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A. ZimbabweB. MozambiqueC. NamibiaD. AngolaAns: A

211. Which one among the following States hasthe highest female literacy rate as per theCensus 2001?A. ChhattisgarhB. OrissaC. Madhya PradeshD. RajasthanAns: D

212. India produces what percentage of theworld's total tea production?A. none of theseB. 20C. 25D. 31Ans: D

213. In which one of the following region arethe Andes mountains located?A. PhilippinesB. CubaC. GhanaD. AustraliaAns: A

214. What is a continental shelf ?A. It is a part of the ocean which is really anextension of the land mass, but submergedB. It is a land mass which is surrounded bywater on all sidesC. It is that part where the ocean commencesD. It is a part of the continent that is submergedin relatively shallow seaAns: D

215. The Western Ghats areA. MountainsB. HillsC. PlateausD. Escarpment of the plateausAns: A

216. Which one of the following pairs of citieshas recently been connected through a 6-laneexpress way?

A. Islamabad : LahoreB. Dhaka : ChittagongC. Mumbai : PuneD. Ahmedabad : VadodaraAns: D

217. In terms of different sources of irrigation(canals, wells, tanks namely and others), whichof the following states strikes a balance betweenall?A. KarnatakaB. Uttar PradeshC. Andhra PradeshD. Tamil NaduAns: D

218. Density of population refers toA. The number of persons living per villageB. None of the aboveC. The number of persons living per km of landareaD. The number of persons living per sq km ofland areaAns: D

219. Which of the following is true with regardto the characteristics of the Himalayan rivers? I.Many of them have their sources in the InnerHimalayas II. They have perennial flow III. Theyhave a great capacity for erosion IV. They do notform gorges Choose your answer from thefollowing codes:A. I, II, and IIIB. II and IV 4.235C. I and IID. III and IVAns: A

220. Modern Homo sapiens evolved during fromprotohuman hominid ancestors.A. the Cenozoic EraB. the Pliocene PeriodC. the Tertiary PeriodD. the Quarternary PeriodAns: D

221. Various discontinuities between differentlayers of the Earth's interior are due toA. chemical changesB. structural changesC. seismic velocity changes

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D. all of themAns: D

222. Tropical cyclone of Philippines is termed asA. low humidityB. uniform low pressureC. high wind velocityD. uniform high pressureAns: B

223. Which one of the following straits isnearest to the International Date Line?A. VictoriaB. ZambeziC. ChainedD. MalawiAns: D

224. Which of the following forest species is notcharacteristics of Deciduous forests?A. Tropical moist deciduous forestB. Montane wet temperate forestC. Sub-tropical dry evergreen forestD. Tropical wet evergreen forestAns: B

225. Which of the following are not theexamples of shifting cultivation?Select the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:1.Ladang2.Hacienda3.Fazenda4.PonduA. A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4 ; E – 5B. A – 4 ; B – 5 ; C – 2 ; D – 1 ; E – 3C. A – 2 ; B – 5 ; C – 1 ; D – 4 ; E – 3D. A – 5 ; B – 1 ; C – 3 ; D – 1 ; E – 2Ans: B

226. Which one of the following statements isnot correct?A. The Western Ghats are relatively higher intheir northern regionB. The Anai Mudi is the highest peak in theWestern GhatsC. The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys aresaid to be old rift valleys.D. Tapi river lies to the south of Satpura.Ans: A

227. Major natural regions of the world aredelineated primarily on the basis ofA. altitudeB. distance from the equatorC. temperature, rainfall, and vegetationD. latitudeAns: C

228. Seismic waves that vibrate perpendicularto the direction of their pathA. Travel through the solid parts of the earthonlyB. None of the aboveC. Travel through the solid as well as other partsof the earthD. Spread on the surface of the earthAns: C

229. Consider the following statements aboutIndian forestry:1.About 40 per cent of the Indian forests are inthe inaccessible mountainous regions whichimpode the speedy transfer of felled trees.2.Although according to India's forest policy, ahigh proportion of the land area shall be coveredby forest except in some states, the percentageof forest cover is precariously low.3.Exploitation of forests is less time consumingand less costly, as almost in every forest a singletype of tree dominates.4.The annual productivity of the forests is 3.5cubic metres per hectare. Of these statementsA. 1, 2 and 3B. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 onlyD. 1 and 3 onlyAns: B

230. Consider the following :1.Mahadeo Hills2.Sahyadri Parvat3.Satpura Range What is the correct sequence ofthe above from the north to the south?A. 1-3-2B. 2-1-3C. 2-3-1D. 1-2-3Ans: C

231. In the Indian context, the term Denotifiedtribes' refers to

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A. tribes practising shifting cultivationB. nomadic tribesC. tribes which were earlier classified ascriminal tribesD. tribes which are aboriginalsAns: C

232. Amongst the following States, which onehas the highest percentage of rural population(on the basis of the Census,2001)?A. Himachal PradeshB. BiharC. OrissaD. Uttar PradeshAns: B

233. The third position in the manufacture ofcars in the world is occupied byA. Asia and OceaniaB. North America and AfricaC. Europe and AfricaD. Europe and OceaniaAns: D

234. Where were Shevaroy Hills located?A. KerlaB. KarnatakaC. Andhra PradeshD. Tamil NaduAns: D

235. Which of the following statementsregarding red soils of India is/are correct?1.The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxidecontent.2.Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash.3.They are porous and have friable structure.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelowA. 3, 4, 2, 1B. 3, 2, 4, 1C. 2, 4, 3, 1D. 1, 2, 3, 4Ans: B

236. You are asked to import ostrich, platypusand koala bear. Which country would you selectto go where you get all these three?A. New ZealandB. JapanC. Australia

D. CanadaAns: C

237. From West to East, which one of thefollowing is the correct sequence of Hills?A. KosiB. BetwaC. GhagharaD. RihandAns: B

238. Which of the following statements are truewith respect to iron ore ?1.Limestone and coal are important for smeltingiron ore.2.More than 20 per cent iron ore deposits of theworld are in India.3.Odisha and Bihar top in the production of ironore.4.Iran is the largest buyer of Indian iron ore.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 2 onlyB. 1 and 3C. 1 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: D

239. The altitude of troposphere at equator isA. 0–80 kmB. 0–10 kmC. 0–16 kmD. 0–20 kmAns: C

240. 12 constellations referred to as zodiac areA. Signs of Roman gods.B. None of the aboveC. A group of starsD. Imaginary region that encompass the path ofthe planets.Ans: D

241. Which one of the following Indian Statesdoes not border Bangladesh?A. Mahadeo Hills-Garhjat Hills-Maikala HillsB. Maikala Hills-Garhjat Hills-Mahadeo HillsC. Maikala Hills-Mahadeo Hills-Garhjat HillsD. Mahadeo Hills-Maikala Hills-Garhjat HillsAns: A

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242. Oceanography is the branch ofA. GeologyB. PedologyC. HydrologyD. GeomorphologyAns: C

243. Arrange the following islands of Japan inascending order of their areal size andSelect the correct answer from the codes:1.Hokkaido2.Honshu3.Shikoku4.KyushuA. Eastern ChinaB. MediterraneanC. Central AsiaD. Atlantic coast of North AmericaAns: D

244. When you travel in certain parts of India,you will notice red soil. What is the main reasonfor this colour?A. Presence of ferric oxidesB. Abundance of magnesiumC. Accumulated humusD. Abundance of phosphatesAns: A

245. U.S.A. found rings around which planet?A. MarsB. VenusC. JupiterD. Pluto GEOGRAPHYAns: C

246. Over which region is the temperature thehighest near the tropopause?A. Water will freezeB. The volume will first decrease, then increaseC. Water will not change in volumeD. The volume will first increase, then decreaseAns: C

247. Why is it that India has one of the lowestagricultural yields in the world ?A. sky is generally cloudyB. the sun's rays are almost vertical throughoutthe yearC. adjoining oceans moderate the temperatureD. strong winds blow throughout the year

Ans: A

248. Densest planet of the solar systemA. EarthB. MarsC. JupiterD. NeptuneAns: B

249. Consider the following rivers :1.Vamsadhara2.Indravati3.Pranahita4.Pennar Which of the above are tributaries ofGodavari?A. 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 3C. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 4Ans: C

250. Dapog method of rice nursery wasdeveloped inA. 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 3C. 3 and 4D. 2 and 3Ans: A

251. When it is 8 A.M. on Wednesday ofGreenwichA. It is 6.15 A.M. on Tuesday at New YorkB. It is 10.30 P.M. on Wednesday at LondonC. It is 5.00 P.M. on Wednesday at TokyoD. It is 3.00 P.M. on Wednesday at Hong KongAns: C

252. The spring season in the North Temperatezone is whenA. the sun is directly overhead the equatorB. the sun is directly overhead the Tropic ofCancerC. the sun returns to equatorD. the sun is at the Tropic of CancerAns: A

253. The average elevation of the VindhyaMountain isA. 300 mB. 200 mC. 400 m

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D. 500 mAns: A

254. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole(IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news whileforecasting Indian monsoon, which of thefollowing statements is/are correct?1.IOD phenomenon is characterised by adifference in sea surface temperature betweentropical Western Indian Ocean and tropicalEastern Pacific Ocean.2.An IOD phenomenon can influence an ElNino's impact on the monsoon.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 1 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. 2 onlyAns: D

255. The thickest coal seam is India providinggood quality cooking coal is found inA. Jharia coal fieldB. Raniganj coal fieldC. Singrauli coal fieldD. Bokaro coal fieldAns: D

256. Who wrote the book 'Geography'?A. PtolemyB. Carl RitterC. BlancheD. HumboldtAns: A

257. Among the following cities, which one isnearest to the Tropic of Cancer?A. 2 and 3B. 1 and 3C. 1 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

258. Shifting cultivators normally growA. Grains, vegetables and tubers in rotationB. Cash crops along with fodderC. A single crop which is mainly consumedD. The major crop along with cerealsAns: C

259. The hallmark of watershed development inthe semiarid regions of India is theA. undertaking of earthworks, soil conservationmeasures and tree plantation, so as to conservesoil moisture and recharge underground waterB. establishment of sheds on large scale, so thatthe rain water does not evaporateC. drilling deep tubewells so as to tap water atthe rockstrata levelD. setting up a system of tanks by banking waterfrom seasonal riversAns: A

260. Which are not the remedial measures toreduce soil erosion?A. PhilippinesB. JapanC. ChinaD. IndonesiaAns: B

261. The discovery of Oak flora in 1966 added anew chapter to the history of Indian Sericulture.Which one of the following states is the leadingproducer of Oak tasar silk?A. BiharB. AssamC. OrissaD. ManipurAns: A

262. Which one of the following is the maincause of the low productivity of rice in India?A. Low yielding varietiesB. High incidence of pestsC. Low market priceD. Low fertility of soilsAns: A

263. Which one of the following is a fossilsource of energy?A. L.D. StampB. H. BobekC. J.E. SpencerD. D. WhittleseyAns: C

264. Antarctic circle is the parallel ofA. both of theseB. none of theseC. longitude

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D. latitudeAns: D

265. To check the expansion of Thar desertwhich of the following measures should be vied?A. Construction of damsB. Artificial rainC. Construction of canalsD. AfforestationAns: D

266. Longitude measures the angular distance,expressed in degrees of a point on the Earth'ssurfaceA. north or south of the equatorB. only west of prime meridianC. only east of prime meridianD. east or west of prime meridianAns: D

267. Arrange the following states of northeast indescending order in accordance with thepopulation density1.Nagaland2.Manipur3.Tripura4.MeghalayaSelect the correct answer:A. 2, 3, 4, 1B. 1, 2, 3, 4,C. 4, 1, 2, 3D. 1, 2, 4, 3Ans: D

268. Consider the following statements aboutthe 'Roaring Forties':1.They blow uninterrupted in the Northern andSouthern Hemispheres.2.They blow with great strength and constancy.3.Their direction is generally from North - Westto East in the Southern Hemisphere.4.Overcast skies, rain and raw weather aregenerally associated with them. Which of thesestatements are correct?A. 1, 2 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

269. The period of daylight

A. all of theseB. is nearly constant near the equatorC. reaches a maximum of 24 h in the polar zonesin summerD. varies with the latitude and the seasonAns: A

270. The thickness of biosphere isA. 10–12 km above the Earth's surfaceB. 5–8 km above the Earth's surfacesC. 8–10 km above the Earth's surfaceD. 5–10 km above the Earth's surfaceAns: C

271. The obscuring of one celestial body byanother, particularly that of the sun or aplanetary satellite is calledA. ellipticB. eclipticC. none of theseD. eclipseAns: D

272. The planets nearest to Sun areA. Mercury and UranusB. Mercury and MarsC. Earth and MercuryD. Mercury and VenusAns: D

273. Which forests lie in the Amazon Basin inSouth America?A. Bering sea and Chukchi seaB. Baltic sea and North seaC. Caribbean sea and Pacific OceanD. Red sea and Mediterranean seaAns: A

274. Approximately one-half of the worldpopulation lives in?A. . Relative distance.B. . Absolute directionC. . Absolute distance.D. . Relative direction.Ans: A

275. The ideal climatic conditions for thecultivation of rice areA. warm and dry climate during the entire cropperiodB. rainfall above 100 cm, temperature above

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25°CC. rainfall below 100 cm, temperature below25°CD. cool and moist climate for the entire cropperiodAns: B

276. Alternate wetting and drying of rocks isA. all are correctB. an important factor in weatheringC. the accumulation of successive layers ofwater molecules in between the mineral grainsof a rockD. also known as slakingAns: A

277. The infrared radiation by sun are stronglyabsorbed byA. carbon dioxide and water vapoursB. water vapoursC. ozoneD. carbon dioxideAns: C

278. Israel has common borders with [2003]A. Turkey, Syria, Iraq and YemenB. Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and EgyptC. Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and JordanD. Cyprus, Turkey, Jordan and EgyptAns: B

279. Consider the following statements :1.Great Britain comprises England, Wales,Scotland and Northern Ireland.2.England covers less than 60% of the total areaof the United Kingdom. Which of the statementsgiven above is/are correct?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 1 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. 2 onlyAns: D

280. The Nuclear Power Station Rawatbhata isin which State?A. BothB. I onlyC. II onlyD. NoneAns: A

281. Which one of the following is known as the'Coffee port' of the world?A. Buenos AiresB. Rio de JaneiroC. Sao PauloD. SantosAns: D

282. Supercooled water is water which isA. Partly liquid and partly solidB. Still liquid at temperature below zero degreeC. A special form of iceD. Produced from dry iceAns: A

283. Which waterway separates India from SriLanka?A. LucknowB. AllahabadC. JaipurD. DelhiAns: D

284. The heaviest rainfall is recorded inA. temperate regionsB. Mediterranean regionsC. tropical mountain areasD. equatorial regionsAns: D

285. Longshore currents areA. backwash of waterB. current along coasts which are effective inmoving eroded materialC. none of theseD. currents produced by lateral movement ofwaterAns: D

286. Which of the following statementsregarding hurricanes is/are correct?1.They develop over the ocean between 8° – 15°N.2.They are almost absent in the South AtlanticOcean.3.They do not develop close to the equator.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. Brazil and ParaguayB. Paraguay and EcuadorC. Colombia and Paraguay

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D. Brazil and PeruAns: C

287. Consider the following statements:1.In tropical grassland regions, rainfall mainlyoccurs in the short summer season with a longdry season.2.In Mediterranean region, the winter rainfall iscaused by the passage of cyclones in thewesterly wind belt which lies over this area.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. III and IV onlyB. I, II, III and IVC. II and III onlyD. I and II onlyAns: D

288. Consider the following statements.(1) Mid-oceanic ridges are characterized byshallow-faci earthquakes.(2) The age of the rocks of the ocean floor arenowhere found to be older than Cretaciousperiod.Select the correct answer from the code givenbelow:A. both the statements are trueB. only 1 is trueC. neither of the statements is trueD. only 2 is trueAns: A

289. In the structure of planet Earth, below themantle, the core is mainly made up of which oneof the following?A. IronB. SiliconC. ChromiumD. AluminumAns: A

290. Which one of the following countries ofAfrica finds a place in high human developmentcategory of UNDP?A. UkraineB. United Arab EmiratesC. CanadaD. GreeceAns: B

291. The study of the distribution of human

communities on the Earth in contence of theirgeographical environment is calledA. BiogeographyB. ClimatologyC. PaleographyD. AnthropogeographyAns: D

292. Which one among the following has themaximum number of National Parks?A. MaizeB. JatrophaC. PongamiaD. SunflowerAns: B

293. The fifth district that achieved hundred percent literacy in India isA. Thanjavur in Tamil NaduB. Shimoga in KarnatakaC. Satara in MaharashtraD. Burdwan in West BengalAns: A

294. Rubber is a product ofA. plantation agricultureB. mixed agricultureC. special horticultureD. Mediterranean agricultureAns: A

295. Which of the following is true with regardto petroleum?1.It is found in the anticlines2.It is found over underground water3.It is found in wide, horizontal rocks4.It is found over impermeable rocksSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 2 onlyC. 1, 2 and 3D. 1 and 3 onlyAns: B

296. An early statement of Geography asChorology was provided byA. HumboldtB. KantC. RitterD. Varenius

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Ans: A

297. The science and art of drawing maps andcharts on selected scale is calledA. CartographyB. GeologyC. HydrologyD. PedologyAns: A

298. Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud and Kosi projectsare situated on the riversA. Sutlej, Mahanadi and KosiB. Sutlej, Mahanadi and PurnaC. Mahanadi, Beas, GodavariD. Beas, Mahanadi, SutlejAns: A

299. The sea of Okhotsk is enclosed by theKurille Islands, Northern Japan and a longpeninsula. What is the name of this peninsula?A. AmazonB. MissouriC. ZambeziD. St. LawrenceAns: A

300. Which one of the following is the group ofstates that have shown net rise in populationduring 1981- 91 according to the 1991 Census?A. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and GujaratB. Tamil Nadu, Kerala and PunjabC. Maharashtra, Gujarat and KeralaD. Punjab, Gujarat and RajasthanAns: C

301. Consider the share of forest area in thefollowing states:1.Punjab2.Haryana3.Gujarat4.Rajasthan. The correct sequence in thedescending order of the forested areas in thesestates isA. 3, 4, 2, 1B. 4, 3, 2, 1C. 3, 4, 1, 2D. 4, 3, 1, 2Ans: D

302. In which one of the following areas is

monsoon climate found?A. EstoniaB. LativiaC. SlovakiaD. LithuaniaAns: B

303. Which one of the following is the oldestmountain range in India?A. Godavari, Krishna, CauveryB. Son, Mahanadi, NarmadaC. Chambal. Betwa, LuniD. Narmada, Krishna GodavariAns: B

304. Consider the following statements: Thetype of natural vegetation in India variesbecause of the variation in1.The amount of rainfall2.Soil types3.Mean annual temperature4.Altitude. Of these statements,A. 1, 2 and 3 are correctB. 1 and 2 are correctC. 2, 3 and 4 are correctD. 1, 3 and 4 are correctAns: D

305. The state with the largest area underwaste land isA. variations in the location of the axis of the lowpressure troughB. irregular intensity of low pressure in thenorthwestern part of IndiaC. the amount of moisture carried by the windsnot being the same every yearD. difference in frequency of cyclonesAns: A

306. Which one of the following types of erosionis responsible for the formation of ChambalRavines?A. SheetB. RillC. GullyD. SplashAns: C

307. Which of the following has a potential forharnessing of tidal energy in India?A. Gulf of Mannar

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B. Backwaters of KeralaC. Chilka lakeD. Gulf of CambayAns: D

308. The Narmada river in the Peninsularplateau flows westward with a remarkablystraight channel. It is because theA. ChashmaB. IslamC. TrimmuD. JinnahAns: C

309. Consider the following statements:1.The boundaries of a National Park are definedby legislation.2.A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve afew specific species of flora and fauna.3.In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited bioticinterference is permitted. Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 1 and 2B. 3 and 4C. 1, 2 , 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

310. The places Alwaye, Koyna and Korba haveA. Thermal StationsB. Hydro StationsC. Aluminium IndustriesD. Oil RefineriesAns: C

311. The sidereal month may be defined asA. the period of rotation of moonB. the period in which the moon completes anorbit around the EarthC. none of theseD. the period in which the moon completes anorbit around the Earth and returns to the sameposition in the skyAns: D

312. The January isotherm taken as a basis fordividing India into tropical and subtropical zonesisA. 12°CB. 18°CC. 15°C

D. 21°CAns: B

313. Which one of the following is the exampleof subsistence farming?A. NallamalaiB. PanchmarhiC. AgasthyamaliD. NilgiriAns: C

314. Indicate the wrong combination.A. Cuba-pesoB. Laos-kipC. Iran-pesoD. Angola-kwanzaAns: C

315. Which of the following is/are uniquecharacteristic/ characteristics of equatorialforests?1.Presence of tall, closely set trees with crownsforming a continuous canopy2.Coexistence of a large number of species3.Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytesSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 1 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 1 and 3 onlyD. 2 and 3 onlyAns: B

316. The reservoir GB Pant Sagar is located onwhich river?A. BangladeshB. NepalC. ChinaD. PakistanAns: B

317. The trees of spruce, fir, pine, etc. are foundin which of the following natural regions of theearth?A. Laurentian typeB. Siberian typeC. Taiga typeD. Alpine typeAns: C

318. Which one of the following National

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Highways passes through MaharashtraChhattisgarh and Orissa?A. NH 4B. NH 7C. NH 5D. NH 6Ans: D

319. Given below are the names of four energycrops. Which one of them can be cultivated forethanol ?A. Rice - Wheat - Pulses - Coarse CerealsB. Wheat - Rice - Pulses - Coarse CerealsC. Rice - Wheat - Coarse Cereals - PulsesD. Wheat - Rice - Coarse Cereals - PulsesAns: A

320. When the weather office predicts'depression' over a certain area, it meansA. heavy weather causing a feeling of depressionB. the atmospheric pressure in that area islower than in the surrounding areasC. low atmospheric pressure over a large areaD. cloudy skiesAns: A

321. 'Laterite Soil' is found in India inA. Satpura region in Madhya PradeshB. Western GhatsC. Eastern GhatsD. Deccan PlateauAns: B

322. Consider the following statements:1.The approach of a cyclone is characterised bya rise in baromenic reading.2.In the cyclones of the southern hemisphere,the winds circulate in anticlockwise direction.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. 1 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4Ans: C

323. Grozny is famous for the production ofA. Osaka and KyotoB. Yakohama and WakohamaC. Nagasaki and YawataD. Nagita and Issikari

Ans: C

324. Consider the following crops of India :1.Groundnut2.Sesamum3.Pearl millet Which of the above is/arepredominantly rained crop/ crops?A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 1, 2 and 3D. 1 onlyAns: C

325. What is the correct sequence of occurrenceof the following cities in SouthEast Asia as oneproceeds from South to North? [2014]1.Bangkok2.Hanoi3.Jakarta4.Singapore Codes:A. 4, 3, 2, 1B. 3, 4, 1, 2C. 3, 2, 4, 1D. 4, 2, 1, 3Ans: B

326. Consider the following statements :1.Area wise Chhattisgarh is larger than WestBengal.2.According to the Population 2001 Censuspopulation of West Bengal is larger than that ofChhattisgarh. Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 2 OnlyC. 1 onlyD. Both 1 and 2Ans: B

327. The earth's natural satellite isA. MarsB. NeptuneC. MoonD. VenusAns: C

328. The local time varies from Greenwich time(London) at the rate ofA. 4 min/degree of longitudeB. 14 min/degree of longitudeC. 4 min/degree of latitude

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D. 14 min/degree of latitudeAns: A

329. What will happen if the temperature ofwater is lowered from 8 °C to 3°C?A. precipitationB. condensationC. sublimationD. snow fallAns: A

330. The largest producer of tea in the world isA. Sri LankaB. ChinaC. IndiaD. MalaysiaAns: B

331. Which of the following are correct? I) Inthe Hot wet equatorial climate there is no winterII) The diurnal and the annual range oftemperature is smallA. BotswanaB. LesothoC. ZambiaD. NigeriaAns: B

332. 'Lushai' is the name given to tribalpopulation living inA. NagalandB. TripuraC. MeghalayaD. ManipurAns: B

333. Most rivers flowing west from the WesternGhats do not form deltas because ofA. Upper Ganga CanalB. Lower Ganga CanalC. Sharda CanalD. Yamuna Canal (West)Ans: B

334. The country that shares longest borderwith India isA. NepalB. Himachal PradeshC. UttarakhandD. SikkimAns: C

335. Which one of the following is the correctsequence of the given tiger reserves of Indiafrom North to South?A. 25%B. 43%C. 33%D. 53%Ans: A

336. Mark the correct combination.A. China-YuanB. Bulgaria-KipC. Japan-PesoD. Guinea-LeuAns: A

337. In determining the Indian climate, a majorrole played by the Himalayas is/areA. All of the aboveB. The east–west extension of the GreatHimalayas does not permit the summer monsoonto cross it and thus, keep its Sojourn restrictedto IndiaC. During winter, they stop the southwardpenetration of the cold and dry polar airD. They direct the summer monsoon towards thenorth-westAns: C

338. Which one of the following best explainsthe occurrence of the solar eclipse?A. both (a ) and ( b)B. position of the moon between the sun and theEarthC. position of the moon between sun and theEarth on a new moonD. none of theseAns: A

339. Angora wool is obtained from a breed ofA. RabbitB. CatC. FoxD. SheepAns: A

340. What can be the impact of excessive /inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers inagriculture? [CSAT 2015 - I]1.Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganismsin soil can occur.

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2.Increase in the acidity of soil can take place.3.Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water canoccur.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. 1 2 3 4B. 4 2 3 1C. 4 3 2 1D. 1 3 2 4Ans: C

341. Consider the following statements :1.In Macedonia, ethnic Albanians are a minority.2.In Kosovo, Serbians area majority. Which ofthese statements is/are correct?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. Only 1C. Only 2D. Both 1 and 2Ans: B

342. The study of soil science is calledA. ClimatologyB. GeologyC. BiogeographyD. PedologyAns: D

343. India has the highest productive potentialof fi sheries in herA. Brackish water lagoons 4.233B. Inland water bodiesC. Deep sea areasD. Shallow continental shelfAns: C

344. At which place will you find maximumsunlight in December ? INDIAN GEOGRAPHYA. CalcuttaB. LehC. PuneD. KanyakumariAns: D

345. Which of the following statements is/arecorrect?1.All stars and planets in the universe shine bythe reflected light of the sun.2.Sun is believed to be formed of condensationof gases.3.The sun has a surface temperature of about 20

million °C.4.Sun is about 30,000 times as big as the earth.Select the correct answer from the codes givenbelow.A. 2 onlyB. 3 and 4C. 2 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: A

346. In the following diagram, an eclipse isrepresented. Which statement is correct about it?A. The diagram represents a solar eclipse, A isthe earth and B is the moon Exercise -1B. The diagram represents a lunar eclipse, A isthe earth and B is the moonC. The diagram represents a total solar eclipseD. The diagram represents a lunar eclipse, A isthe moon and B is the earthAns: D

347. Through which one of the following Straits,does a tunnel connect the United Kingdom andFrance?A. Strait of DoverB. Davis StraitC. Denmark StraitD. Strait of GibraltarAns: A

348. Oceania or Australia isA. Australia along with AsiaB. Australia along with pacific islandsC. none of theseD. Australia along with New Zealand and thepacific islandsAns: D

349. Which one of the following is a 'foot loose'industry?A. RajasthanB. MaharashtraC. Tamil NaduD. Uttar PradeshAns: A

350. The tribal population in Andaman andNicobar Islands belongs to theA. Caucasoid raceB. Australoid race

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C. Negroid raceD. Mongoloid raceAns: C

351. Tropical rain forests appear in which of thefollowing regions?A. South America, South Africa and CentralEuropeB. Congo basin, Central America, South EastAsiaC. North and South of the Congo basinD. Central America, parts of Australia, GuineaCoastAns: B

352. The clouds float in the atmosphere becauseof their lowA. pressureB. velocityC. temperatureD. densityAns: D

353. The behavioural environment is meant byA. reality as is perceived by individuals]B. reality as it exists in natureC. the decisions based on reasoned thoughtD. man's behaviour as a function of theenvironmentAns: B

354. If you travel through the Himalayas, youare likely to see which of the following plantsnaturally growing there?1.Oak2.Rhododendron3.SandalwoodSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. In 1973, UNESCO launched a worldwideprogramme on man and biosphereB. Biosphere reserves are multipurposeprotected areas to preserve the genetic diversityin ecosystemsC. Biosphere reserves promote research onecological conservationD. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located inMadhya pradeshAns: A

355. What are the significances of a practical

approach to sugarcane production known as'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?1.Seed cost is very low in this compared to theconventional method of cultivation.2.Drip irrigation can be practiced veryeffectively in this.3.There is no application of chemical/ inorganicfertilizers at all in this.4.The scope for intercropping is more in thiscompared to the conventional method ofcultivation.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. 1, 2 and 4 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4C. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1 and 3 onlyAns: A

356. Consider the following statements :1.India is the second country in the world toadopt a National Family Planning Programme.2.The National Population Policy of India 2000seeks to achieve replacement level of fertility by2010 with a Population of 111 crores.3.Kerala is the first State in India to achievereplacement level of fertility. Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 1 and 2B. 1, 2 and 3C. 2 and 3D. 1 onlyAns: B

357. Which one among the following majorIndian cities is most Eastward located? [2007]A. HyderabadB. Bengaluru (Bangalore)C. LucknowD. BhopalAns: C

358. The uppermost epoch of the Neogeneperiod isA. the Oligocene epochB. the Pliocene epochC. the Miocene epochD. the Pleistocene epochAns: B

359. Which of the following is a great circle?

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A. EquatorB. Tropic of CancerC. Arctic CircleD. Tropic of CapricornAns: A

360. Which of the following hills are foundwhere the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghatsmeet?A. Cardamon HillsB. Shevoroy HillsC. Nilgiri HillsD. Anaimalai HillsAns: C

361. Consider the following crops:1.Cotton2.Groundnut3.Rice4.Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops?A. Both 1 and 2B. Only 2C. Neither 1 nor 2D. Only 1Ans: A

362. Doldrums refer toA. A belt of calm and light variable winds nearthe equatorB. A particular area in the centre of the PacificOceanC. The region of the upper atmosphereextending upward from the tropopause to about20 kms. above the earthD. None of theseAns: A

363. Other than India and China, which one ofthe following groups of countries borderMyanmar?A. Cairo and Port SaidB. Cairo and AlexandriaC. Port Said and SuezD. Suez and CairoAns: C

364. Claims to the historical Macedonianterritory have been a bone of contentionbetween which of the following countries?A. oceanic currentsB. wave action

C. outpouring of river water into the seaD. tropical cyclonesAns: B

365. The vigorous glacial action of theHimalayan Rivers in the past is proved by theA. Sedimentary beds of the Kashmir valleyB. Frequent shifts in the courses of the riversC. Awe inspiring gorgesD. Hanging valleys at lower altitudesAns: B

366. Which of the following statements is nottrue of Trade Winds?A. Rain caused by vertical circulation of aircurrentsorographic rainfall.B. Rain caused by a warm moist air massmoving upward over cold air mass- cyclonic rain-fall.C. Rainfall caused by mountain standing in theway of moisture-laden winds-relief rainfall.D. An area sheltered from rain bearing winds bya hillrain shadow area.Ans: A

367. Regions lying on the western margins ofthe continents between 30° and 40° N haveA. dry summers and wet wintersB. dry climate all the yearC. wet summers and warm wintersD. rainfall all the yearAns: B

368. The Marianas Trench in the Pacific Oceanis created by the collision of the fast movingpacific plate against the slower movingphilippine plate is an example of:A. none of theseB. oceanic-continental convergenceC. continental-continental convergenceD. oceanic-oceanic convergenceAns: D

369. The Earth's rotation is a/an motion.A. none of theseB. annualC. daily or diurnalD. regularAns: C

370. During a solar eclipse, which of the

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following represents the relative positions of thesun, the moon and the earth correctly?A. the Earth between the sun and the moonB. the moon in between the sun and the EarthC. the sun in between the Earth and the moonD. the sun, the moon and the Earth are not in astraight lineAns: B

371. Which one of the following statements iscorrect?A. Diamonds occur in the sediments of CudapahseriesB. Natural gas occur in the Gondwana bedsC. Mica occurs in abundance at KodarmaD. Dharwars are famous for petroleumAns: C

372. The temperature at which an air parcel willbecome saturated with the present amount ofwater vapour is calledA. PodzolisationB. CalcificationC. GleisationD. LaterisationAns: C

373. The size of the Muslim community in IndiaisA. Is as large as that in PakistanB. The second largest in the worldC. The largest in the worldD. Next only to that of BangladeshAns: B

374. Deforestation results in1.Flora destruction2.Fauna destruction3.Ecological disbalance The correct options areA. 1 & 2B. 1, 2 & 3C. 2 & 3D. 1 & 3Ans: B

375. What is the vapour pressure?A. adiabatically dry areaB. rain-shadow areaC. desert areaD. dry zoneAns: B

376. Which of the following are true withrespect to fold mountains?1.Their tops are often buried beneath snow andice.2.They form rugged peaks.3.They are caused by contraction of the earth'scrust.4.They contain a core composed of metamorphicand igneous rocks.A. 1, 3 and 4B. 1 and 4C. 2, 3 and 4D. 1 and 2Ans: D

377. Which one of the following states is thelargest producer of black pepper in India?A. mercury compoundsB. aluminium compoundsC. iron compoundD. clayAns: A

378. Where does Indus river empty itself?A. River Tapi does not have Delta but EstuaryonlyB. The Chambal valley is marked by bad landtopographyC. River Mahanadi flows through a gorge atSatkosiaD. River Colorado has the Grand Canyon alongits valleyAns: B

379. The group of small pieces of rock -revolving round the sun between the orbits ofMars and Jupiter are calledA. asteroidsB. cometsC. meteorsD. meteoritesAns: A

380. Who wrote the five volume book 'Kosmos'?A. Carl RitterB. PythagorasC. Aristotle A-PDF Page Cut DEMO: Purchasefrom www.A-PDF.com to remove the watermarkD. HumboldtAns: D

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381. Consider the following statements1.In India, the largest concentration of roads isfound in the northern plains.2.The ratio of surfaced road to the total roadlength is lower in the northern plains . Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct?A. A – 3 ; B – 1 ; C – 2 ; D – 4B. A – 4 ; B – 2 ; C – 1 ; D – 3C. A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 2 ; D – 1D. A – 3 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 2Ans: A

382. Which one of the following does not borderPanama? [2004]A. ColombiaB. Pacific OceanC. Costa RicaD. VenezuelaAns: D

383. A layer in the Earth's atmosphere calledionosphere facilities radio communication. Why?1.The presence of ozone causes the reflection ofradio waves to earth.2.Radio waves have a very long wavelength.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. 1, 2, 3, 4B. 1, 3 and 4C. 1 and 4D. 2 and 3Ans: B

384. The great Indian bustard is a/anA. AnimalB. ReptileC. BirdD. MammalAns: C

385. Spring tides occur whenA. The sometimes contain intense depression.Exercise -1B. They are constant in strength and direction.C. They blow from the Horse latitudes to theDoldrums.D. They are deflected to the right to becomeSouth-East Trades in the southern hemisphere.Ans: C

386. Gandhi Sagar Dam is a part of which one of

the following?A. Chambal ProjectB. Kosi ProjectC. Damodar Valley ProjectD. Bhakra Nangal ProjectAns: A

387. 'You might see a few curious Danesaround, but that is because used to be Danishoutpost. This quaint town with its fort and abeautiful church, the New Jerusalem, emptystreets and deserted beach front is a quaintgem.' The place referred to in this quotation lieson theA. Goa coastB. Tamil Nadu coastC. Kerala coastD. Karnataka coastAns: B

388. The zones to the east of International DateLine are numbered from 1 to 12 with the prefixA. both of theseB. minus (–)C. add (+)D. any of theseAns: B

389. India has the highest productive potentialof fisheries inA. LateriteB. RedC. BlackD. AlluvialAns: C

390. What kind of soil predominates in thesunderband area?A. Priority status given by the successivegovernments to agricultural sector over theindustry sectorB. Conversion of barren land into agriculturallandC. Increases in the area under cultivationD. Use of improved agricultural methods andtechnologiesAns: A

391. Mount Fujiyama, the highest point in Japanis inA. Chicago - Lake Michigan

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B. Duluth - Lake SuperiorC. Detroit - Lake HuronD. Ottawa - Lake OntarioAns: D

392. The greatest mass of ice on the earth isfound inA. AntarcticB. SiberiaC. GreenlandD. CanadaAns: A

393. The standard time of the followingcountries is ahead of behind Greenwich MeanTime depending on whether they are East orWest of the longitude passing throughGreenwich.1.Cuba2.Greece3.Iraq4.Costa Rica5.Japan Which one of the following sequentialorders gives the correct arrangement of thecountries according to their standard time fromahead to behind GMT ?A. 2, 4, 1, 3, 5B. 3, 5, 4, 1, 2C. 4, 1, 3, 2, 5D. 5, 3, 2, 1, 4Ans: D

394. The term 'Apogee' refers to which one ofthe following?A. Pacific OceanB. Atlantic OceanC. Indian OceanD. Antarctic OceanAns: B

395. Which one of the following cities in USA isa steel manufacturing centre?A. 1 and 3B. 3 and 4C. 1 and 2D. 2 and 4Ans: D

396. The conditions necessary for plasticdeformation of a rock to occur are I. the rockmaterial must have the ability to deform under

pressure and heat II. the higher the temperatureof the rock, the more plastic it becomes III.pressure must not exceed the internal strengthof the rock, if it does, fracturing occurs IV.deformation must be applied slowlyA. I. and II.B. II. and III.C. I. and IV.D. allAns: D

397. Which one of the following is the mostindustrialized country of Latin America?A. Western regionB. North East Appalachian regionC. Lake Superior regionD. Alabama stateAns: B

398. The boundary between the troposphereand stratosphere is calledA. none of theseB. tropopauseC. ozone layerD. mesosphereAns: B

399. The sidereal month may be defined asA. the period of rotation of moonB. the period in which the moon completes anorbit around the Earth and returns to the sameposition in the sky.C. the period in which the moon completes anorbit around the Earth.D. None of theseAns: A

400. The largest reserve of 'Sal' forests is foundinA. Eastern PeninsulaB. Dehradun valleyC. The AravallisD. Nilgiri hillsAns: A

401. The main periods of Mesozoic era includeA. Triassic period, Jurassic period, andCretaceous periodB. Cretaceous and Jurassic periodC. Jurassic period and Triassic periodD. Triassic period and Cretaceous period

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Ans: A

402. The correct sequence of the eastwardflowing rivers of the peninsular India from northto south isA. Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari,Krishana, Pennar, Cauvery and VagaiB. Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari,Cauvery, Vagai and PennarC. Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna,Cauvery, Pennar and vagaiD. Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Cauvery,Vagai PennarAns: A

403. Why is Gujarat, the largest producer of saltin India?A. ParadeepB. CochinC. MarmagaoD. BombayAns: A

404. The correct decreasing order of thepopulation of the various continents isA. Maldives - MaleB. Zimbabwe - HarareC. North Korea - SeoulD. Indonesia - JakartaAns: C

405. In which type of rocks, fossils are moreabundantly found?A. None of theseB. SedimentaryC. MetamorphicD. IgneousAns: B

406. Which among the following statementsprovides the best evidence that a river is flowingthrough a rift valley?A. Andaman SeaB. 10° ChannelC. 8° ChannelD. Palk StraitAns: A

407. Which one of the following riversoriginates at Amarkantak ?A. Tapti

B. NarmadaC. MahanadiD. DamodarAns: B

408. The first three countries in order of iron-steel production in the world areA. Yakohama and WakohamaB. Nagita and IssikariC. Nagasaki and YawataD. Osaka and KyotoAns: A

409. Earthquakes are caused due toA. Movement of a part of earth's surface onaccount of the faulting of rocksB. CyclonesC. Volcanic eruptionsD. LandslidesAns: A

410. Places experiencing equal impact of anearthquake are calledA. seismic linesB. isobarsC. beltsD. snow linesAns: A

411. Which one of the following types of forestcovers the maximum area in India?A. SpruceB. Islver firC. MahoganyD. JuniperAns: B

412. The statement that 'the journey to work is15 minutes by bus' is an example of:A. CanadaB. UkraineC. USAD. ChinaAns: B

413. There are major continents on the earth'ssurface.A. sevenB. fiveC. eightD. six

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Ans: B

414. Which one of the following is the correctsequence of the nuclear power plants of India inthe increasing order of their installed powergeneration capacity?A. GujaratB. OdishaC. Uttar PradeshD. Himachal PradeshAns: A

415. Normally the temperature decreases withthe increase in height from the earth's surface,because1.the atmosphere can be heated upwards onlyfrom the Earth's surface2.there is more moisture in the upperatmosphere3.the air is less dense in the upper atmosphereSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow:A. 1 and 3 onlyB. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 onlyD. 1, 2,3Ans: C

416. One Lunar day is equal toA. 1 earth yearB. 28 earth daysC. 365 earth daysD. 14 earth daysAns: B

417. The theory of the Continental Drift issupported by I. similarities between thecoastlines of South America and Africa II. thesimilarity of rocks of Central Africa, SouthernIndia, Brazil, and Australia III. evidence of fossilsIV. survival of marsupials in AustraliaA. II, III, and IVB. I, II III, and IVC. I, II, and IIID. I and IIAns: B

418. Tank irrigation is practised mainly inPeninsular India because1.undulating relief and hard rocks make itdifficult to dig canals and wells

2.rivers are rainfed3.of compact nature of population andagricultural fieldsSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow CodesA. 1 and 3 onlyB. 2 onlyC. 1 and 2 onlyD. 3 onlyAns: C

419. Which one of the following power plants isnot a thermal plant?A. LoktakB. IdukkiC. DhuvaramD. FaridabadAns: B

420. Which one of the following states has builtthe famous Gandhi Sagar across the ChambalRiver?A. TaptiB. KrishnaC. GodavariD. MandoviAns: A

421. Among the following cities, which one isnearest to the Tropic of Cancer?A. NagpurB. DelhiC. JodhpurD. KolkataAns: D

422. Comets are luminous celestial bodiesmoving around theA. MoonB. EarthC. JupiterD. SunAns: D

423. The percentage of irrigated land in India isaboutA. 65B. 25C. 45D. 35Ans: D

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424. Baku is famous asA. PetroleumB. UraniumC. GoldD. ThoriumAns: D

425. What is the name given to winds blowingfrom subtropical high pressure regions, to theequator?A. Farrel's LawB. temperatureC. rotation of the earthD. pressure gradientAns: A

426. Gandhi Sagar Dam is a part of which one ofthe following?A. Bhakra Nangal ProjectB. Chambal ProjectC. Kosi ProjectD. Damodar Valley ProjectAns: B

427. Which one of the following is produced byrain water action?A. Tropical wind beltB. Sub-tropical wind beltC. Tropical no-wind beltD. Tropical wind deflection beltAns: B

428. The average height of the Inner HimalayasisA. 6,100 mB. 8,000 mC. 5,100 mD. 7,100 mAns: A

429. Which of the following factors areresponsible for the rapid growth of sugar cane insouth India as compared with North India?1.Higher per acre field of sugarcane2.Higher sucrose content of sugarcane3.Lower labour cost4.Longer crushing period.Select the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. 1 and 2B. 1, 3 and 4

C. 1, 2 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: C

430. Which of the following rivers is the sourceof water for the Rajasthan canal?A. GhaggarB. ChambalC. SutlejD. YamunaAns: C

431. Sunda Strait separatesA. Java and SumatraB. Japan and KoreaC. Sicily and ItalyD. Burma and CelebesAns: A

432. The Garhwal Earthquake of 1991 was theresult ofA. FoldingB. LandslidesC. Friction of Indian plate with Chinese plateD. WarpingAns: C

433. Consider the following statements aboutwater erosion. Identify the right ones. I. Watererosion is significant in the regions of heavyrainfall and steep slopes. II. It takes place mainlyin the form of sheet and gully erosion. III. Sheeterosion takes place on level lands after a heavyshower. IV. Gully erosion is common on steepslopes.A. Tropical dry deciduous ForestB. Tropical Evergreen ForestsC. Alpine ForestsD. Tropical Thorn ForestsAns: C

434. The National Highway No. 7 connectswhich of the following?A. WoodB. Solar radiationC. PetroleumD. Tidal wavesAns: C

435. The epochs of quarternary period areA. Pliocene, Miocene

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B. none of theseC. Paleocene, HoloceneD. Pleistocene, HoloceneAns: D

436. The colour of the star is an indication of itsA. Distance from the earthB. Distance from the sunC. TemperatureD. LuminosityAns: D

437. Which of the following statements aboutthe monsoon in India is incorrect?A. North-East monsoon are off-shore windsB. The monsoons retreat graduallyC. The onset of the monsoon is from WestBengal onlyD. South-West monsoon are on-shore windsAns: C

438. The leading state in sugar production inIndia isA. Tamil NaduB. BiharC. MaharashtraD. Uttar PradeshAns: D

439. Consider the following rivers:1.Betwa2.Kosi3.Gandak Which of the above join(s) Yamunariver?A. KhargoneB. DharC. MhowD. DewasAns: D

440. Which of the following statements isincorrect regarding Farakka? 4.239A. it comprises a barrage at Jangipur across theBhagirathiB. it comprises a barrage across the Ganga atFarakkaC. none of the theseD. this project was taken up for the preservationand maintenance of the Kolkata port and forimproving navigability of the HooglyAns: C

441. Which one of the following is the correctsequence of the given hills starting from thenorth and going towards the south?A. Anaimalai Hills - Javadi Hills - Nilgiri Hills -Nallamalai HillsB. Anaimalai Hills - Nallamalai Hills - JavadiHills - Nilgiri HillsC. Nallamalai Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Javadi Hills -Anaimalai HillsD. Nallamalai Hills Javadi Hills - Nilgiri Hills -Anaimalai HillsAns: D

442. Consider the following statements :1.Half the water vapour in the air in atmospherelies below an altitude of 1000 m.2.The amount of precipitable water in theatmosphere increases from the equator to thepoles. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct ?A. 2 onlyB. 1 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: C

443. The Earth completes one rotation on itsaxis inA. 24 hB. 23 h 30 minC. 23 h 10 min 2 sD. 23 h 56 min 49 sAns: D

444. The regions with highest and lowestdensities are respectivelyA. Australoid raceB. Negroid raceC. Caucasoid raceD. Mangoloid raceAns: A

445. Which of the following is cold oceancurrent?A. Gulf StreamB. LabradorC. Kuro ShioD. None of theseAns: B

446. If there were no atmosphere, what would

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be the colour of sky?A. BlueB. WhiteC. Red Directions (Qs. 78 to 80) : Study thefollowing map to answer these questions:D. BlackAns: D

447. The equatorial radius of the Earth isapproximatelyA. 11,600 kmB. 12,700 kmC. 6,400 kmD. 6,900 kmAns: C

448. Declination isA. the equivalent of latitude on the celestialsphereB. the equivalent of longitude on the celestialsphereC. none of theseD. the equivalent of prime meridianAns: A

449. An instrument to measure the amount ofbrightness of sunshine received at a point onEarth's surface isA. Campbell - Stoke's recorderB. Sunshine recorderC. All of the aboveD. Sun-dialAns: A

450. Out of the total area, the 'cultivable plains'in India constitutes aboutA. 41 per centB. 36 per centC. 51 per centD. 23 per centAns: C

451. What is correct descending order of SouthAmerica countries in terms of population?A. Brazil, Argnetina, Colombia, PeruB. Brazil, Argentina, Peru, ColombiaC. Brazil, Peru, Argentoma, ColombiaD. Brazil, Colombia, Argentian, PeruAns: D

452. The North Atlantic Sea route is regarded

as an important international trade routebecauseA. It is the oldest sea routeB. Trade winds will help the shippingC. It connects two industrially developed partsof the worldD. There are lesser number of sea storms in thiswater wayAns: C

453. Flanders industrial region is renowned forA. MauritiusB. South AfricaC. ZimbabweD. KenyaAns: C

454. Prime meridian isA. an arbitrarily selected line from which all ofthe other meridians are measuredB. all of these are correctC. at 0° longitudeD. imaginary line of longitude that run from poleto pole in a north– south direction around theglobeAns: B

455. Which one of the following conditions ismost relevant for the presence of life on mars?A. Thermal conditionsB. Occurrence of ice cap and frozen waterC. Occurrence of ozoneD. Atmospheric compositionAns: B

456. What is the correct sequence of the rivers –Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in thedescending order of their lengths?A. Godavari-Mahanadi-Narmada-TapiB. Narmada-Tapi-Godavari-MahanadiC. Godavari-Narmada-Mahanadi-TapiD. Narmada-Godavari-Tapi-MahanadiAns: C

457. The correct sequence in the ascendingorder of the given cities in terms of altitudeabove mean sea level is:A. Dadra and Nagar HaveliB. Daman and DiuC. PondicherryD. Lakshadweep

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Ans: C

458. Which one of the following states borderUttar Pradesh?1.Punjab2.Rajasthan3.Chhattisgarh4.JharkhandSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow:A. 2, 3 and 4B. 1 and 4C. 1 and 3D. 1, 2, 3 and 4Ans: A

459. Grand Banks is one of the importantproducers ofA. AustraliaB. USAC. IndiaD. ChinaAns: A

460. Formation of a rift valley is due toA. the formation of fold mountainsB. the subsidence of the floor of a river valleyC. the forces of tension on the Earth's crustD. the over-deepening of a valley by ice actionAns: C

461. Which of the following regions is firstaffected by the south-west monsoon?A. Coromandel CoastB. Himachal PradeshC. Kerala CoastD. BiharAns: C

462. The approximate representation of landuse classification in India isA. Net area sown 43%; forests 29%; other areas28%B. Net area sown 58%; forests 17%; other areas25%C. Net area sown 25%; forests 33%; other areas42%D. Net area sown 47%; forests 23%; other areas30%Ans: D

463. Isolation weathering isA. the physical breakdown of rock by theirexpansion and contraction due to diurnaltemperature changesB. none of theseC. the result of the physical inability of rocks toconduct heat wellD. both are correctAns: B

464. Consider the following high yieldingvarieties of crops in India:1.Arjun2.Jaya3.Padma4.Sonalika Which of these are of wheat?A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 3 onlyC. 1 and 2 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

465. Consider the following factors :1.Rotation of the Earth2.Air pressure and wind3.Density of ocean water4.Revolution of the Earth Which of the abovefactors influence the ocean currents?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1 and 4C. 2, 3 and 4.D. 1 and 2 onlyAns: A

466. Which of the following statementsregarding laterite soils of India are correct?1.They are generally red in colour.2.They are rich in nitrogen and potash.3.They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.4.Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on thesesoils.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. 1 onlyB. Neither 1 nor 2C. Both 1 and 2D. 2 onlyAns: C

467. The Siwalik Hills have been made out ofthe debris coming from the

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A. Ganga ValleyB. HimalayasC. Southern PeninsulaD. Sutlej ValleyAns: B

468. Consider the following statements :1.The Labrador current is a cold current in theNorth Atlantic Ocean.2.The Falkland current is a warm current thatflows along the Chile coast of South PacificOcean. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct ?A. BrazilB. ChinaC. EurasiaD. North AmericaAns: A

469. The Earth spins on its own imaginary axisfrom to once in 24 h.A. north to southB. none of theseC. west to eastD. east to westAns: C

470. Mr X has been invited to participate in aconference to be held at Buenos Aires. He haschoosen the following shortest flight routeMumbai to Frankfurt (nonstop) Frankfurt to SaoPaulo (non-stop) Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires (non-stop) Which one of the following seas will likelyto be flown over by Mr X ?A. CamposB. SelvaC. SavannaD. LanoseAns: D

471. According to the 1991 Census, the highestpercentage of population in India is to be foundin the agegroup ofA. 60 years and aboveB. 35 to 55 yearsC. 5 to 14 yearsD. 25 to 34 yearsAns: D

472. Matriarchcal system still exists among theA. Nagas and Khasis

B. Nairs and KhasisC. Bhils, Nairs and KhasisD. Nagas, Nairs and MeenasAns: A

473. The largest glaciers areA. continental glaciersB. piedmont glaciersC. alpine glaciersD. mountain glaciersAns: A

474. What is the term used to denote thetemperature at which the water vapour presentin the atmosphere is sufficient to saturate?A. increaseB. be constantC. decreaseD. fluctuateAns: A

475. Which among the following has the world'slargest reserves of Uranium?A. 1 and 4B. 1 and 2C. 2 and 3D. 2, 3 and 4Ans: B

476. Doldrums are characterized byA. West to EastB. East to WestC. West to SouthD. North to SouthAns: B

477. Atmosphere is broadly divided intohomosphere and heterosphere. The homosphereextends upto a height of .A. 300 kmB. 90 kmC. 18 kmD. 8 kmAns: B

478. Of the following forest regions, the mostsuitable wood for paper pulp is available fromA. SavannaB. Hot and humid regions of AmazonC. Equatorial forests of Congo basinD. Forests of Burma

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Ans: C

479. Which of the following are temperategrasslands?Select the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:1.Campos2.Llanoes3.Downs4.PampasA. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: D

480. Consider the following statements andidentify the right ones. I. Euphotic zone do notreceive solar rays. II. Aphotic zone receives solarradiation.A. Portion of surface of the moon facing theearth.B. A point in the orbit of the moon at which it isnearest to the earth.C. A point in the orbit of the moon at which it isfarthest from the earth.D. Portion of surface of the moon opposite to theearth.Ans: A

481. The Cenozoic era follows era.A. PaleozoicB. EoceneC. MesozoicD. Pre-CambrianAns: C

482. The most prominent gases in theatmosphere, in terms of volume, areA. of the absence of clouds and other weatherphenomenaB. this layer is out of the firing range of anti-aircraft gunsC. this layer is rich in ozone which reduces fuelconsumptionD. the temperature is constant and ideal foraircraft engine efficiencyAns: D

483. A lunar eclipse occurs whenA. moon is between the Earth and the sun

B. Earth is between the sun and the moonC. Earth is at right angle to the direction of thesun and the moonD. Sun is between the Earth and the moonAns: B

484. The density of cattle population per 100hectares of gross cropped area is the highest inA. Uttar PradeshB. HaryanaC. Madhya PradeshD. BiharAns: B

485. As per the 1991 Census, which one of thefollowing states has a lower population densitythan the other three?A. NagalandB. ManipurC. MeghalayaD. SikkimAns: D

486. What is the most important geographic useof the Himalayas to India?A. Valuable source of timberB. Prevention of invasionsC. They protect India from the icy cold northwindsD. They prevent the monsoons from crossing tothe north and also serve as a reservoir of waterfrom which our perennial rivers flowAns: C

487. Cape Canaveral, the site from which spaceshuttles are launched is located on the coast ofA. VirginiaB. North CarolinaC. FloridaD. South CarolinaAns: C

488. The main problem faced by themanufacturing industries in India is the shortageofA. MarketB. LabourC. Raw MaterialsD. PowerAns: D

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489. Which of the following shares it borderwith Uttar Pradesh? [2005]1.Punjab2.Rajasthan3.Chhattisgarh4.JharkhandSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelowA. 1 and 3B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1 and 4D. 1, 2, 3 and 4Ans: B

490. Arrange the following tributaries of riverIndus from North to South :1.Chenab2.Jhelum3.Ravi4.SutlejSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow :A. 1, 2 and 3B. 2 and 3 onlyC. l and 2 onlyD. 3 onlyAns: D

491. Which of the following is indicated by theportions marked with 'B'?A. Fertiliser complexesB. Oil refineriesC. Coal fieldsD. Atomic power plantsAns: A

492. The study of earthquakes and theirbearings on the internal structure of the Earth iscalledA. None of theseB. GeologyC. SeismologyD. GlaciologyAns: C

493. The wet forest of the Amazon basin areknown as which one of the following ?A. Montane forestsB. Wet deciduous forestsC. Subtropical mixed forestsD. Tropical rain forests

Ans: C

494. The velocity of winds is governed byA. is not dependent on temperatureB. increases as temperature increaseC. remains unchanged with change intemperatureD. cannot be measuredAns: A

495. Outside the Mediterranean region, whereelse is a Mediterranean climate found ?A. CanadaB. AustraliaC. USAD. Russian FederationAns: A

496. Which one of the following does not borderPanama?A. ColombiaB. VenezuelaC. Pacific OceanD. Costa RicaAns: B

497. Consider the following statements:1.Ranjit Sagar Dam is on the river Beas.2.Hirakund Dam is on the river Damodar.3.The reservoir Gandhi Sagar is on the riverChambal.Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 1 – 2 – 3 – 4B. 1 – 4 – 2 – 3C. 2 – 1 – 4 – 3D. 2 – 1 – 3 – 4Ans: B

498. Trade winds are caused by theA. In flowing movement of air along the earth'ssurface towards the equatorB. None of the aboveC. Revolution of the earthD. Rotation of the earthAns: A

499. Which of the following is true with regardto the characteristics of the Himalayan rivers?1.Many of them have their sources in the innerHimalays. Exercise -22.They have a perennial flow.

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3.They have a great capacity for erosion.4.They do not form gorges.A. All of theseB. 1 and 2C. 2 and 3D. 1 and 3Ans: C

500. The Palk Bay lies betweenA. Lakshadweep and Maldive IslandsB. Gulf of Mannar and Bay of BengalC. Andaman and Nicobar IslandsD. Gulf of Kuchchh and Gulf of KhambhatAns: B

501. Largest producer of silver in the world isA. ThailandB. PhilippinesC. MalaysiaD. SingaporeAns: B

502. The temperature and rainfall of ameteorological station are given below :Temperature (°C) Rainfall (cm) J 9.4 12.2 F 10.69.1 M 11.7 7.9 A 12.2 2.5 M 13.3 1.8 J 13.9 0.3 J13.9 - A 14.4 - S 15.6 0.8 O 15.0 1.5 N 13.3 6.1 D10.6 11.7 Average Temperature: 12.8 °CAverage Rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum Identifythe region having the above climatic patternfrom amongst the following :A. Mediterranean regionB. Monsoon regionC. N.W. European regionD. Steppe regionAns: C

503. Chinook is aA. 1, 2 and 4B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 4D. 2, 3 and 4Ans: C

504. Consider the following statements:1.In a cyclone, the direction of wind flow iscounter clockwise in the northern hemisphere.2.The tropical cyclone fades away when itreaches land because there is no large supply ofwarm moist air. Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?

A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 1 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. 2 onlyAns: A

505. What is the correct sequence of occurrenceof the following cities in SouthEast Asia as oneproceeds from south to north?1.Bangkok2.Hanoi3.Jakarta4.SingaporeSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. 4-2-1-3B. 3-2-4-1C. 3-4-1-2D. 4-3-2-1Ans: C

506. On the planet earth, most of the freshwaterexists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of theremaining freshwater, the largest proportionA. is found in atmosphere as moisture andcloudsB. exists as soil moistureC. exists as groundwaterD. is found in freshwater lakes and riversAns: C

507. Along which one of the following meridiansdid India experience the first light of the sunriseof the new millennium?A. 92° 30' EB. 82° 30' WC. 92° 30' WD. 82° 30' EAns: A

508. The seasonal reversal of winds is thetypical characteristic ofA. Mediterranean climateB. Monsoon climateC. Equatorial climateD. All of the above climatesAns: B

509. Earth is the third planet from the sun andis located betweenA. Venus and Mars

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B. Mercury and VenusC. Venus and JupiterD. Mars and JupiterAns: A

510. When the moon is more than halfilluminated, it is said to be in theA. first quarter phaseB. gibbous phaseC. crescent phaseD. last quarter phaseAns: B

511. Consider the following statements:1.Area wise Chhattisgarh is larger than WestBengal.2.According to the Population 2001 Censuspopulation of West Bengal is larger than that ofChhattisgarh. Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?A. Both 1 and 2B. 2 OnlyC. 1 onlyD. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: B

512. Which of the following is geographicallyclosest to Great Nicobar?A. BorneoB. SumatraC. JavaD. Sri LankaAns: B

513. What causes snowfall?A. All forms of precipitation measure afterconversion to equal quantity of iceB. All forms of precipitation converted to thequantity of liquid waterC. The total actual amount of rain, snow, hailand sleetD. The total amount of rain per year,irrespective of snow, hail and sleetAns: B

514. The prefix plus (+) before the zones to thewest of International Date Line indicatesA. a conventionB. none of theseC. the number of hours to be added to obtain theGreenwich time

D. the number of hours to be subtracted toobtain the Greenwich time.Ans: C

515. Currently half of the world's populationlives in just six countries. Identify them from thefollowing.A. Hindi, Chinese, Spanish, EnglishB. Chinese, English, Hindi, SpanishC. English, Chinese, Hindi, SpanishD. Spanish, English, Chinese, HindiAns: A

516. Kuppen's Anw type of climate prevails overA. Eastern coast of India, south of CalcuttaB. The Coromandal coast of IndiaC. Western coast of India, south of GoaD. The interior peninsula of IndiaAns: C

517. Which of the following phenomena mighthave influenced the evolution of organisms?1.Continental drift2.Glacial cyclesSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. Both 1 and 2B. 2 onlyC. 1 onlyD. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: D

518. Which of the following statements arerelated to the favourable conditions for thegrowth of tobacco?1.It requires a moderately high temperature2.It cannot be grown 1,000 m above sea level3.It requires a heavy average annual rainfall4.Red soil is suitable for its growth.Select the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. 2 and 4B. 1 and 4C. 3 and 4D. 1 and 3Ans: D

519. The time interval from when the sunpasses directly over head to when it next passesdirectly overhead, is defined asA. both the terms are similar, so any of these

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may define the above definitionB. none of theseC. 1 solar dayD. 1 sidereal dayAns: C

520. The best quality of hard wood for themanufacture of furniture is obtained fromA. Mangifera indicaB. Cedrus deodaraC. Pinus longifoliaD. Dalbergia sissioAns: D

521. Between India and East Asia, thenavigation-time and distance can be greatlyreduced by which of the following?1.Deepening the Malacca straits betweenMalaysia and Indonesia.2.Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmusbetween the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect ?A. 1,3 and 4.B. 1 and 2 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: C

522. Some large lakes in temperate latitudeshave a moderating influence upon the climate ofadjacent land surfaces. Such an influence maydevelop whenA. 42½° North and SouthB. 66½° North and SouthC. 40½° North and SouthD. 22½° North and SouthAns: A

523. Which of the following statements aboutNathu la Pass are correct?1.It links Sikkim with Tibet.2.It was the main artery of the ancient SilkRoute.3.It was reopened in the year 2006.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelowA. 1 and 3B. 2 and 3C. 1 onlyD. 1 and 2

Ans: C

524. The irregularity in the amount of rain indifferent parts of the north Indian plains, duringdifferent years, is mainly because of theA. Difference in the frequency of cyclonesB. Variations in the location of the axis of thelow pressure troughC. Irregular intensity of low pressure in thenorth-western part of IndiaD. Amount of moisture carried by the winds notbeing the same every yearAns: C

525. Which of the pedogenic regimes isassociated with hot, dry climates?A. NoneB. BothC. II onlyD. I onlyAns: A

526. Consider the following geologicalphenomena:1.Development of a fault2.Movement along a fault3.Impact produced by a volcanic eruption4.Folding of rocks Which of the above causeearthquakes?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 3C. 1, 3 and 4D. 2 and 4Ans: A

527. Kanha National Park belongs to which oneamong the following biogeographical areas inthe world?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 2 and 3 onlyC. 3 onlyD. 1 and 2 onlyAns: B

528. The apparent solar days are not of equallength on the Earth becauseA. both of theseB. of the Earth's variable orbital speedC. of the tilt of the Earth's axisD. none of theseAns: A

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529. How do the 'western disturbances' affectthe crops in north India?A. they bring in locusts which destroy the cropsB. they are beneficial to the crops by causingwinter rainC. they help in keeping the plants warm to someextent in winterD. they cause heavy damage to the standingcropsAns: B

530. Iron and steel production is obtainedmainly from the public sector plants, becauseA. production involves foreign collaborationB. private sector plant is not making profitC. it is the policy of the government to havebasic industries in the public sectorD. huge capital investment is neededAns: C

531. The energy of sun is produced byA. Nuclear fusionB. OxidationC. IonisationD. Nuclear fissionAns: B

532. Which one of the following is a low cloud?A. Equatorial low pressure beltB. Polar high pressure beltC. Sub-tropical high pressure beltD. Sub-polar low pressure beltAns: B

533. Which one of the following States doesn'tproduce a substantial quantity of cardamom?A. AssamB. KarnatakaC. Tamil NaduD. KeralaAns: A

534. Monsoon is caused by theA. Rise in temperatureB. Seasonal reversal of windsC. Movement of the cloudsD. Revolution of the earthAns: B

535. Japan is one of the leading industrialcountries in the world because it has:

1.developed hydel power2.large deposits of metallic mineral3.high technological capability4.insular location Of these statements:A. 2 3 1 4B. 1 2 3 4C. 4 1 2 3D. 2 1 3 4Ans: D

536. Dakshin Gangotri is a/anA. Unmanned station located in Antarctica forcontinuous weather and scientific recordings.B. Second source of the river GangaC. Island in the Indian Ocean near AntarcticaD. River-valley project in Andhra PradeshAns: A

537. Grand Banks is one of the importantproducers ofA. NoneB. II onlyC. I onlyD. BothAns: D

538. Which of the following is not true aboutGujarat?A. it is the largest producer of tobaccoB. It is the largest producer of groundnut.C. It is the largest producer of saltD. It is the largest producer of milk productsAns: A

539. Which one of the following cities is nearestto the equator?A. JakartaB. ManilaC. SingaporeD. ColomboAns: C

540. In which one of the following regions of theworld, are the grasslands called Campos found ?A. SakhalinB. KoreaC. KamachatkaD. HokaidoAns: C

541. Which of the following factors have caused

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water logging in the black lava soil of Deccan1.Introduction of irrigation2.Sugarcane cultivation3.High-rainfallSelect the correct answerA. 1, 2 and 3B. 3 and 4C. 1, 3 and 4D. 1 and 2Ans: D

542. Which of the following statementsregarding the duration of day and night iscorrect?A. Difference is maximum at the Equator andprogressively decreases away from itB. Difference is least at the Tropics andprogressively increases towards the Equator andPolesC. Difference is least near the Equator andprogressively increases away from itD. Difference is maximum at the Tropics andprogressively decreases towards the Equatorand PolesAns: C

543. Which one of the following statements iscorrect with reference to our solar system?A. The predominant element in the compositionof earth is siliconB. The earth is the densest of all the planets inour solar systemC. The sun contains 75 percent of the mass ofthe solar systemD. The diameter of the sun is 190 times that ofthe earthAns: B

544. Collision–coalescene process ofprecipitation is applicable toA. None of theseB. Clouds that extend beyond freezing levelC. CirrusD. Clouds that do not extend beyond freezinglevelAns: D

545. Which one of the following planets haslargest number of natural satellites or moons?A. JupiterB. Saturn

C. MarsD. VenusAns: C

546. A new type of El Nino called El NinoModoki appeared in the news. In this context,consider the following statements:1.Normal El Nino forms in the Central PacificOcean whereas El Nino Modoki forms in EasternPacific Ocean2.Normal El Nino results in diminishedhurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean but El NinoModoki results in a greater number ofhurricanes with greater frequency. Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 1, 3 and 4B. 1, 2, 3 and 4C. 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 4Ans: D

547. What is the triangular landmass that formsat its mouth when a river splits into severalbranches just before entering the sea?A. II onlyB. BothC. I onlyD. None of the aboveAns: D

548. Turkey is located between [2014]A. Gulf of Aqaba and Dead seaB. Black sea and Caspian seaC. Black sea and Mediterranean seaD. Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean seaAns: C

549. The correct descending order of thefollowing communities of world in terms of theirpopulation isA. Export oriented agricultureB. Electronic industryC. Tourist industryD. Heavy industriesAns: B

550. A geographic region has the followingdistinct characteristics:1.Warm and dry climate2.Mild and wet winter3.Evergreen Oak trees The above features are

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distinct characteristics of which one of thefollowing regions?A. A is false but R is true.B. Both A and R are individually true but R isNOT the correct explanation of A.C. Both A and R are individually true and R isthe correct explanation of A.D. A is true but R is false.Ans: C

551. In India, during the last decade the totalcultivated land for which one of the followingcrops has remained more or less stagnant?A. Oil seedsB. RiceC. PulsesD. SugarcaneAns: C

552. Which of the following statementsregarding the Deccan Traps is/are correct?1.Intense volcanic activity in the form of fissureeruption took place towards the end ofCretaceous period.2.The volcanic lava spread out in horizontalsheets.3.The regur soil found here is rich in nitrogen.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelowA. 1 onlyB. 1 and 2C. 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

553. Which of the following tributaries of theGanga System flows Northwards?A. 3 2 4 1B. 3 4 2 1C. 1 4 2 3D. 1 2 4 3Ans: C

554. The main percentage of the volume ofwater in the hydrosphere is inA. freshwater lakes and water vapoursB. glaciers and ice sheetsC. oceans and seasD. groundwater, rivers, and streamsAns: C

555. The shortest route from New Delhi toVancouver isA. New Delhi-London-New York-VancouverB. New Delhi-Paris-New York-VancouverC. New Delhi-Moscow-New York-VancouverD. New Delhi-Bangkok-Tokyo-VancouverAns: B

556. India's population according to 1971Census was approximately.A. 50 croresB. 62 croresC. 54 croresD. 70 croresAns: C

557. Consider the following States [CSAT 2015-I]1.Arunachal Pradesh2.Himachal Pradesh3.Mizoram In which of the above States do'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?A. 3 – 4 – 1 – 2B. 2 – 1 – 4 – 3C. 4 – 2 – 3 – 1D. 2 – 4 – 1 – 3Ans: D

558. The permanent tilt of the earth's axis andthe revolution of the earth in its orbit togethercause1.deflection of winds and ocean currents.2.differences in time between places on differentmeridians.3.varying lengths of day and night at differenttimes of the year.4.changes in the altitude of the mid-day sun atdifferent times of the year.A. 1 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: C

559. The latitudes that pass through Sikkim alsopass throughA. Himachal PradeshB. Jammu & KashmirC. PunjabD. RajasthanAns: D

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560. Willy-Willy isA. a wind that blows in a desertB. a kind of common fish found nearLakshadweep islandsC. a type of tree grown in temperate regionsD. a tropical cyclone of the north-west AustraliaAns: D

561. Which of the following States lies partly tothe north of the Himalayas?A. Arunachal PradeshB. Himachal PradeshC. SikkimD. Jammu & KashmirAns: D

562. Consider the following statements andidentify the right ones. I) Lower layers ofatmosphere have low pressure. II) Higher layersof atmosphere have high pressure.A. LianosB. PampasC. CamposD. SelvesAns: D

563. Through which one of the following groupsof countries does the Equator pass?A. Brazil, Zambia and MalaysiaB. Brazil, Sudan and MalaysiaC. Venezuela, Ethiopia and IndonesiaD. Colombia, Kenya and IndonesiaAns: D

564. Maximum genetic diversity is found in theA. Tropical rain forestsB. Coniferous forestsC. Temperate forestsD. Subtropical forestsAns: B

565. When there is noon at I.S.T. meridianpeople another place of the Earth are takingtheir 6 O' clock morning tea. The longitude ofthe place isA. 7°30' W .B. 172°30' EC. 17°30' ED. 90° WAns: C

566. Harare is the capital ofA. TanzaniaB. ZimbabweC. KenyaD. NigeriaAns: B

567. The major events of pre-cambrian eraincludeA. Formation of crust, birth of oldest knownrock, origin of lifeB. Formation of crust, continents, and oceansC. All of theseD. Formation of present day atmosphereAns: C

568. What factors changed the landscape ofIndia the most in last century?A. DeforestationB. IrrigationC. Movement of people from rural to urbanareasD. IndustrialisationAns: C

569. In India, the largest proportion ofintrastate migration belongs toA. Rural to rural migrationB. Urban to rural migrationC. Urban to urban migrationD. Rural to urban migrationAns: D

570. The pacific Islands from new Guinea SouthEast-wards to the Fiji Islands' group is calledA. Black SeaB. Beautfort SeaC. Labrador SeaD. Tasman SeaAns: C

571. If Amsterdam is X + 1, Montreal is X - 5,Tokyo is X + 9 and Lisbon is X, X denotesA. GMTB. The temperature as measured by the Kelvinscale to arrive at the temperature as measuredby the Celsius scaleC. The figure to be used for converting theImperial System to the Metric systemD. Base from which height and depth from thesealevel is measured

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Ans: D

572. During winter, the northern half of India iswarmer than areas at similar latitudes outsidethe country by 3° to 8°C. This is due toA. Great NicobarB. SunderbansC. Nanda DeviD. Gulf of KachchhAns: D

573. Shimsa hydroelectric station is located inA. Andhra PradeshB. KeralaC. Tamil NaduD. KarnatakaAns: D

574. Bermuda triangle extends up to which ofthe following places?1.Southern Florida2.Puerto Rico3.Hawaii IslandsSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 1 and 2 onlyD. 1 and 3 onlyAns: C

575. Which Indian River does the Beas meet atHarike?A. Ghaggar's water is utilised in the IndiraGandhi canalB. Nizam Sagar is situated on the Manjra riverC. Narmada rises from Amarkantak regionD. Penganga is a tributary of the GodavariAns: D

576. Which one of the following pairs of islandsis separated from each other by the 'Ten DegreeChannel'? [IAS Prelims 2014 - I]A. 1 and 3B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: D

577. In India the diamonds are quarried fromA. Jaipur

B. PatnagiriC. PannaD. GolcondaAns: C

578. Which of the following projects isadministered by more than one State?A. Hirakud ProjectB. Nagarjuna Sagar ProjectC. Tungbhadra ProjectD. Kosi ProjectAns: B

579. Lithosphere isA. cool, outermost layer of planetB. molten, outermost layer of planetC. semimolten outer most layer of planetD. none of theseAns: A

580. With which one of the following countries,India shares maximum length of the border?A. 6B. 3C. 5D. 4Ans: B

581. During the second half of the year, whenthe Northern Hemisphere tilts away from thesunA. both (a ) and ( b) are correctB. there is no change of seasonC. the Southern Hemisphere experiencessummer 4.91D. the Northern Hemisphere experiences winterAns: A

582. Consider the following countries [2009]1.Australia2.Namibia3.Brazil4.Chile Through Which of the above does theTropic of Capricorn pass?A. Only 1B. 1, 2 and 3C. 2, 3 and 4D. All of theseAns: D

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Select the correct sequence in the chronologicalorder of the following Greeks who havecontributed vastly to the evolution ofgeographical thought during the ancient period:A. Aristotle-Eratosthenes-Anaximander-PtolemyB. Ptolemy-Anaximander-Aristotle-EratosthenesC. Eratosthenes-Anaximander-Ptolemy-AristotleD. Anaximander-Aristotle-Eratosthenes-PtolemyAns: C

584. Which of the following country is thelargest exporter of coal?A. USAB. FranceC. JapanD. GermanyAns: A

585. Consider the following statements:1.In India, the Himalayas are spread over fiveStates only.2.Western Ghats are spread over five Statesonly.3.Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 3 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1 and 2 onlyAns: B

586. For which one of the following items, isTirupur well-known as a huge exporter to manyparts of the world?A. HandicraftsB. Gems and JewelleryC. Leather goodsD. Knitted garmentsAns: D

587. In a particular region in India, the localpeople train the roots of living tree into robustbridges across the streams. As the time passesthese bridges become stronger. These unique'Living Root Bridges' are found inA. JharkhandB. MeghalayaC. Tamil NaduD. Himachal PradeshAns: B

588. Who is considered the founder of moderngeographic study?A. Carl RitterB. HipparchusC. HumboldtD. None of theseAns: A

589. In which one of the following states areNamchik- Namphuk Coalfields located?A. Arunachal PradeshB. MeghalayaC. ManipurD. MizoramAns: A

590. In which one of the following regions of theworld, are the grasslands called Campo found ?A. 2 onlyB. Neither 1 nor 2C. 1 onlyD. Both 1 and 2Ans: C

591. Which water body separates Australia fromNew Zealand?A. Kuroshio : Warm ocean currentB. Benguela : Cold ocean currentC. Labrador : Warm ocean currentD. Oyashio : Cold ocean currentAns: B

592. The atmosphere of the earth is arrangedinto layers and pauses.A. 5, 3B. 2, 5C. 3, 4D. 5, 2Ans: A

593. Which one of the following regions of Indiahas a combination of mangrove forest, evergreenforest and deciduous forest? [CSAT 2015-I]A. Essential Commodities Act, 1955B. Agricultural Produce Market Committee Actenacted by StatesC. Food Products Order, 1956 and Meat andFood Products Order, 1973D. Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking)Act, 1937Ans: C

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594. With reference to Neem tree, consider thefollowing statements : [CSAT 2014-I]1.Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to controlthe proliferation of some species of insects andmites.2.Neem seeds are used in the manufacture ofbiofuels and hospital detergents.3.Neem oil has applications in pharmaceuticalindustry. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 and 2 onlyC. NoneD. 3 onlyAns: C

595. Which soil requires the least tilling ?A. KhadarB. BangarC. RegurD. BhabarAns: B

596. Geological history of the Earth refers totheA. various geological events of historyB. study of history in relation of geologyC. various events since the evolution of EarthD. evolutionary sequence in which thegeological events occurred since the evolution ofplanet EarthAns: D

597. Which of the following crops is a tropicalmonsoon crop?A. RiceB. WheatC. JowarD. RagiAns: A

598. The length of the day is determined inA. astronomical unitsB. solar termsC. length of the hoursD. none of theseAns: A

599. The prefix minus (−) before the zones tothe east of International Date Line indicatesA. the number of hours to be subtracted to

obtain the Greenwich timeB. the number of hours to be added to obtain theGreenwich timeC. a conventionD. none of theseAns: A

600. The largest producer of woodpulp isA. CanadaB. U.S.A.C. JapanD. U.S.S.R.Ans: A

601. The active agents of soil forming processare1.Climate2.Parent material3.Biota4.Topography5.TimeSelect the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 2 and 3C. 1, 2 and 4D. 1, 3 and 4Ans: A

602. Consider the following statements andIdentify the right ones. I. Saline soils areinfertile because of the presence of sodium,potassium and magnesium in a largerproportion. II. They have more salts, largelybecause of dry climate and poor drainage.A. Saline LandB. Badlands TopographyC. Level LandD. Arid LandAns: A

603. Out of the following; Planets which of thefollowing has the most volcanoes?A. MarsB. MercuryC. EarthD. VenusAns: B

604. Which one of the following can one comeacross if one travels through the Strait of

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Malacca?A. SingaporeB. JavaC. BaliD. BruneiAns: A

605. Which of the following two continents arejust like the mirror images of each other?A. South America and AfricaB. South America and North AmericaC. Europe and AsiaD. South America and AustraliaAns: A

606. Important oil fields of the BrahmaputraValley includeA. Badarpur and MasimpurB. Naharkatia and MoranC. Lunej and AnkhleshwarD. Digboi and KilboiAns: D

607. Savanna grasslands are found inA. AfricaB. AustraliaC. East AsiaD. North AmericaAns: A

608. A region with a large number of deepgullies or ravines is called asA. Tropical regionB. Mediterranean regionC. Arid regionD. Temperate regionAns: B

609. Which one of the following does not have aheavy water plant?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 3, 1, 4 and 2C. 1, 2, 4 and 3D. 3, 1, 2 and 4Ans: D

610. Arrange parts of ocean floor according toincreasing distance from the coast.A. A cold current in the Pacific OceanB. A warm current in the Atlantic OceanC. A cold current in the Atlantic Ocean

D. A warm current in the Pacific OceanAns: D

611. Which among the following states of Indiahave common borders with Pakistan?A. RanchiB. VaranasiC. PatnaD. RourkelaAns: A

612. Which of the following are time withregard to fold mountains? I. They often act asclimatic barriers II. They receive heavy rain orsnow, which give rise to rivers III. They are richin minerals IV. They pose no problems tocommunication as they contain many passesA. III and IVB. I, II, and IIIC. I, II, and IVD. I and IIAns: B

613. Identify from the following states of Indiathrough which the Tropic of Cancer passes andarrange them from East to West.1.Gujarat2.West Bengal3.Uttar Pradesh4.Jharkhand5.Madhya Pradesh 6. Bihar 7. ChhattisgarhSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. 3 2 1 4B. 4 2 1 3C. 4 1 2 3D. 3 1 2 4Ans: C

614. Lunar eclipse occursA. When sun lies between earth and moonB. None of theseC. When earth lies between sun and moonD. When moon lies between earth and sunAns: A

615. The approximate age of the Aravallis rangeisA. 670 million yearsB. 570 million yearsC. 370 million years

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D. 470 million yearsAns: B

616. Although, almost all the states of Indiahave paper mills, half of the total paperproduced in the country comes fromA. West BengalB. MaharashtraC. Andhra PradeshD. OrissaAns: A

617. Which one of the following statements iscorrect with reference to our solar system?A. The Earth is the densest of all the planets inour solar systemB. The Sun contains 75 per cent of the mass ofthe solar systemC. The diameter of the Sun is 190 times that ofthe EarthD. The predominant element in the compositionof Earth is siliconAns: A

618. Which one of the following statementsis/are correct with regard to lines of latitude?1.They are concentric circles numbered from 0°to 90°.2.They are circles on a globe which are parallelto the Equator and which are to the North andSouth of the Equator.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 2 onlyC. 1 onlyD. Both 1 and 2Ans: B

619. Consider the following statements :1.The Richter scale is a logarithmic scale and soan increase of 1 magnitude unit represents afactor of 10 times in amplitude.2.Each integer reading of the Richter scale hasan energy 100 times that of the previous integerreading. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. Neither 1 nor 2C. 2 onlyD. Both 1 and 2

Ans: A

620. The area known as 'Golan Heights'sometimes appears in the news in the context ofthe events related to:A. Middle EastB. South-East AsiaC. Central AfricaD. Central AsiaAns: A

621. The intersecting lines drawn on maps andglobes areA. longitudesB. geographic gridsC. none of theseD. latitudesAns: B

622. The three leading coal producers of theworld are:A. Cannes FranceB. Borobudur IndonesiaC. Baikonour RussiaD. Kourou French GuianaAns: C

623. A submarine mountain or peak rising morethan 1000 m above the ocean floor is known asA. Atlantic OceanB. Pacific OceanC. Indian OceanD. Arctic OceanAns: D

624. Which one of the following types of coalcontains a higher percentage of carbon than therest?A. LigniteB. PeatC. Bituminous coalD. AnthraciteAns: D

625. Consider the following statements :1.As a rock, graphite is formed from coal bythermal metamorphism.2.Gypsum is an example of sedimentary rock.Which of these statements is/are correct ?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. Both 1 and 2

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C. 2 onlyD. 1 onlyAns: D

626. Which one of the following dams is notmeant for irrigation?A. Bhavani SagarB. Krishnaraja SagarC. Bhakra-NangalD. SivasamudramAns: D

627. The acidification of oceans is increasing.Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern?1.The growth and survival of calcareousphytoplankton will be adversely affected2.The growth and survival of coral reefs will beadversely affected3.The survival of some animals that havephytoplankton larvae will be adversely affected4.The cloud seeding and formation of clouds willbe adversely affected Which of the statementsare correct?A. 2 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 1, 2, 3 and 4 2013D. 1, 2 and 3 onlyAns: D

628. In which type of rocks are metals like goldand copper mostly found?A. Old metamorphicB. Old igneousC. Old sedimentaryD. New metamorphicAns: B

629. Consider the following statements aboutblack soil of India1.Black soil becomes sticky when it is wet.2.Black soil contains adequate nitrogen as wellas phosphorus required for the growth of plants.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. 1 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1, 2 and 3D. 2 and 3 onlyAns: C

630. Consider the following statements.

1.The tropical year is shorter than the siderealyear.2.The solar day is longer than the sidereal day.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 1 onlyC. 2 onlyD. Both 1 and 2Ans: D

631. Which of the following is a blockmountain?A. AndesB. AlpsC. VosgesD. RockyAns: C

632. River Luni originates near Pushkar anddrains into which one of the following?A. GhagharaB. GandakC. KosiD. SoneAns: C

633. The main centres of ship building industryin Japan areA. ChileB. ArgentinaC. ColombiaD. BrazilAns: D

634. Generally speaking, all rocks may beclassified into three major groups, such asA. Igneous, marble, sedimentaryB. Marble, limestone, igneousC. Igneous, limestone, micaD. Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphicAns: D

635. Which one of the following countries doesnot border Lithuania? [2005]A. North SeaB. UkraineC. BelarusD. PolandAns: B

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636. Atmosphere isA. air content of environmentB. none of theseC. a gaseous envelope that surrounds a celestialbodyD. air, gases, suspended particles, and watervapoursAns: C

637. On which of the cities was the first atomicbomb dropped by the United States of Americain 1945?A. HiroshimaB. ParisC. BerlinD. LondonAns: A

638. In the Indian context the term 'De-notifiedtribes' refers to :A. Only IIB. Only IC. Neither I nor IID. Both I and IIAns: C

639. A narrow strip of land, bordered on bothsides by water, connecting to larger bodies ofland is calledA. EquinoxB. DuneC. IsthmusD. StraitAns: C

640. Consider the following statements: AndhraPradesh is one of the leading producers of ricebecause1.it has fertile alluvial soil in the coastal plain2.it receives about 125 cm of rainfall per annumin the coastal tract3.it has a lot of tank irrigation in the coastalplain. Of these statements,A. 1 and 3 are correctB. 1 and 2 are correctC. 1, 2 and 3 are correctD. 2 and 3 are correctAns: B

641. The river (R) shown on the map isA. Niger

B. OrangeC. CongoD. ZambeziAns: D

642. 'Horse latitudes' is the term applied to theA. Around the equatorB. Over the Arctic regionC. Near the Tropic of CapricornD. Near the Tropic of CancerAns: C

643. Which of the following statement(s) is/arecorrect?1.Broad gauge railway engines-Varanasi.2.Electric locomotives-Bhopal.3.Integral Coach Factory-Calcutta. Which of thestatement(s) is/are correct?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 1 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. 2 onlyAns: D

644. A person stood alone in a desert on a darknight and wanted to reach his village which wassituated 5 km east of the point where he wasstanding. He had no instruments to find thedirection but he located the polestar. The mostconvenient way now to reach his village is towalkA. In the direction facing the polestarB. In the direction keeping the polestar to hisrightC. In the direction opposite to the polestarD. In the direction keeping the polestar to hisleftAns: D

645. In which one of the following UnionTerritories, do the people of the Onge tribe live?A. Andaman and Nicobar IslandsB. Daman and DiuC. Dadra and Nagar HaveliD. LakshadweepAns: A

646. Nuclear power plant is associated atA. GanganagarB. KotaC. Madras

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D. MathuraAns: D

647. Which among the following countries hasthe largest population?A. IndonesiaB. PakistanC. SudanD. JapanAns: B

648. Mean Sea Level (MSL) is theA. Average height of wavesB. Height of water above ground levelC. Average level of the seaD. None of the aboveAns: C

649. Consider the following statements:1.Tides are of great help in navigation andfishing.2.High tide enables big ships to enter or leavethe harbour safely.3.Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.4.Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.Which of these statements are correct?A. 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 3C. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 1 and 4Ans: C

650. Which one of the following countries ofSouth-West Asia does not open out to theMediterranean Sea?A. IsraelB. SyriaC. LebanonD. JordanAns: D

651. With reference to 'Changpa' community ofIndia, consider the following statements :1.They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand.2.They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a finewool.3.They are kept in the category of ScheduledTribes. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 only

C. 2 and 3 onlyD. 3 onlyAns: C

652. The regions with highest and lowestdensities are respectivelyA. Southern Part of South AfricaB. Central CaliforniaC. South-Eastern United StatesD. Pacific Coast of ColumbiaAns: B

653. Consider the following statements :1.Balaghat is known for its diamond mines.2.Majhgawan is known for its manganesedeposits. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Neither 1 nor 2D. Both 1 and 2Ans: C

654. The maximum percentage of the tribalpopulation in India constitutes :A. BhilsB. MundasC. SanthalsD. NagasAns: C

655. Consider the following statements:1.The axis of the earth's magnetic field isinclined at 23½° to the geographic axis of theearth.2.The earth's magnetic pole in the northernhemisphere is located on a peninsula in northernCanada.3.Earth's magnetic equator passes throughThumba in South India. Which of the statementsgiven above is/are correct?A. 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 2 and 3D. 3 onlyAns: D

656. Which of the following countries shareborders with Moldova?1.Ukraine2.Romania

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3.BelarusSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 1,2 and 3B. 1 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 2 onlyD. 2 and 3 onlyAns: C

657. The smallest division of geological timescale isA. PeriodsB. StageC. ErasD. EonAns: B

658. Eucla Basin in Austrialia is wellknown asA. Murray-Darling BasinB. Nullabor PlainC. SalinalandD. Barkley TablelandAns: B

659. The tropical deciduous trees shed theirleaves in summerA. Leaves get dried up due to the excessive heatB. Because rainfall is inadequateC. Days are longerD. To prevent excessive loss of water throughtranspirationAns: D

660. The most densely populated country ofAfrica isA. BurundiB. RwandaC. MayotteD. Sierra LeoneAns: C

661. consider following statements aboutGeographical Information Systems (GIS):(1) It handles attribute data on a technical base.(2) It can draw maps and other graphics withgreat ease and speed.(3) It is a slow and tedious task involvingcreation of GIS data base.(4) It works only in combination with remotesensing data. (5) It can analyse data for specifiedtask, and thus help decision making Which of

these are correct?A. 1, 2, 3, and 5B. 1, 2, and 4C. 3, 4, and 5D. 2, 3, and 4Ans: A

662. Which of the following mountain chainshas two dissimilar types of vegetation on its twoslopes?A. AravalisB. VindhyasC. Eastern GhatsD. Western GhatsAns: D

663. The time difference between each side ofthe International Date line isA. 48 hB. 36 hC. 24 hD. 12 hAns: C

664. What is the approximate circumference ofthe Earth?A. 40,000 kmB. 50,000 kmC. 16,000 kmD. 25,000 kmAns: A

665. What is stated in terms of grams of watervapour per kilogram of moist air?A. the air is colder than the earth's surfaceB. the wind is too dry to cause rainfallC. humid air condenses on cool surfaceD. the sky is overcast at nightAns: C

666. The modern theory of plate tectonicsstates:A. the creation of oceanic crust and the driftingof continentsB. all are correctC. the convection currents within the earth'smantle cause the creation of new oceanic crustat the mid oceanic ridges.D. that the oceanic crust is destroyed at areaswhere this crust type becomes subducted underthe lighter continental crust.

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Ans: B

667. Which one of the following is the correctdescending order of the three most populousstates of India (2011)?A. Russian FederationB. AustraliaC. CanadaD. USAAns: B

668. Which of the following is not a problemassociated with land?A. PulsesB. TeaC. SugarcaneD. CottonAns: A

669. Which of the following is the correctarrangement of the layers of the atmospherestarting closest to the earth:A. IIB. IC. None of the AboveD. bothAns: D

670. In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peaklocated?A. RajasthanB. Madhya PradeshC. MaharashtraD. GujaratAns: A

671. Consider the following statements:1.India is the original home of the cotton plant2.India is the first country in the world todevelop hybrid cotton variety leading toincreased production Which of these statementsis/are correct?A. Only 2B. Neither 1 nor 2C. Both 1 and 2D. Only 1Ans: D

672. What causes wind to deflect toward left inthe Southern hemisphere?A. Pressure

B. TemperatureC. Rotation of the earthD. Magnetic fieldAns: C

673. Which of the following is the chiefcharacteristic of 'mixed farming'?A. The oil extracted from seeds is used in themanufacture of biodegradable plasticsB. It is a source of high quality biodieselC. The leaf extract of this plant has theproperties of antihistaminesD. The gum made from its seeds is used in theextraction of shale gasAns: C

674. The jet aircrafts fly very easily andsmoothly in the lower stratosphere. What couldbe the appropriate explanation ?1.There are no clouds or water vapour in thelower stratosphere.2.There are no vertical winds in the lowerstratosphere. Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct in this context ?A. 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2, 3 and 4C. 3 onlyD. None of theseAns: A

675. The production of wheat has increasedmainly because of theA. increase in the demand for wheatB. increase in pricesC. increase in the yield per hectareD. increase in the area under wheatAns: C

676. Humidity of the airA. Does not show any consistent behaviour withthe change in atmospheric temperatureB. Decreases with the increase in atmospherictemperatureC. Increases with the increase in atmospherictemperatureD. Is not affected by the change in atmospherictemperatureAns: C

677. The thermal power plant of Bokaro islocated in:

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A. OrissaB. ChhattisgarhC. JharkhandD. BiharAns: C

678. Layers of younger sedimentary strata, upto 2,000 m deep, cover most of the basementrock. The sesedimentary deposits are calledA. platform of the continentsB. shieldC. none of theseD. cratonAns: A

679. Consider the following crops1.Cotton2.Groundnut3.Rice4.Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4D. 1 and 4Ans: A

680. Kashmir Himalayas is famous for itsA. glaciersB. Scenic beautyC. pevertyD. Dal LakeAns: A

681. Consider the following crops:1.Cotton2.Groundnut3.Rice4.Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops?A. II onlyB. I onlyC. BothD. None of theseAns: C

682. Actual heights of places above sea level arerepresented byA. picturesB. contoursC. Spot heightD. Layer colouringAns: C

683. The purest form of water is obtained fromA. A deep tube wellB. Heavy rainsC. A running streamD. Hot water springAns: B

684. A large wind system that rotates about acentre of high atmospheric pressure isA. tornadoB. anticycloneC. cycloneD. sand stormAns: A

685. Lithification in sedimentary rocks canoccur byA. precipitation of Ca and SiO2 (silica)B. drying and compactionC. all are correctD. oxidation of Fe and AlAns: C

686. The interior regions of Eurasia have alarge number of inland seas or lakes. Which oneof the following touches the boundary of Iran?A. Lake BalkashB. Lake BaikalC. Aral SeaD. Caspian SeaAns: D

687. Geographers collect data with the help ofwhich tool?A. All of theseB. censuses and statistical surveysC. maps and photographsD. radar, artificial satellites, bathyspheres anddeep drillingAns: A

688. The southernmost part of India lies inA. Tamil NaduB. Andaman and Nicobar islandC. LakshadweepD. KeralaAns: B

689. Which of the following is/are cited by thescientists as evidence/evidences for thecontinued expansion of universe?

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1.Detection of microwaves in space.2.Observation of redshift phenomenon in space.3.Movement of asteroids in space.4.Occurrence of supernova explosions in space.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow :A. 1, 3 and 4B. None of the above can be cited as evidenceC. 1 and 2D. 2 onlyAns: A

690. Soil erosion in India occurs in almost allthe littoral states, but it is most serious alongthe coast ofA. KeralaB. OrissaC. Tamil NaduD. KarnatakaAns: A

691. The climate of India is of which of thefollowing types?A. TropicalB. SavannaC. MediterraneanD. MonsoonalAns: D

692. With what type of climate is the pedogenicregime of podzolisation associated?A. Water VapourB. NitrogenC. Carbon dioxideD. OxygenAns: B

693. Which of the following statements aboutthe cultivation of tea and coffee is true?A. Coffee grows at a higher altitude than teaB. Both grow at about the same altitudeC. There is no climatic relationship between thetwo cropsD. Tea grows at a higher altitude than coffeeAns: D

694. The term panplane refers toA. A level surface formed by wind erosion.B. A level surface formed by the fluvial cycle atthe old age.C. A plane formed by joining of flood-plains.

D. A level plain formed by human intervention.Ans: C

695. Consider the decadal census data givenbelow:Decadal population (in millions) Year :Population 1961 : 10.7 1971 : 14.3 1981 : 16.21991 : 18.9 The above data refer to which one ofthe 'Population by Religion' Groups?A. JainsB. SikhsC. BuddhistsD. ChristiansAns: B

696. Arrange these elements in the order ofdecreasing abundant in the Earth's crust.A. silicon, sluminium, oxygen, iron, calcium,sodium, potassium, magnesiumB. Si, O, Ca, Al, Fe, Mg , K, NaC. O, Si, Al, Fe, Ca, Na, K, MgD. Al, Si, O, Ca, Na, K, Mg, FeAns: C

697. Consider the following crops in India :1.Cow pea2.Green gram3.Pigeon pea Which of the above is/are used aspulse, fodder and green manure?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 2 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: D

698. What is Gulf Stream?A. None of the aboveB. Continental slope Exercise -1C. Continental shelfD. Continental riseAns: C

699. Perpendicular rays are usually moreheating than oblique rays. Therefore, south-facing slopes are warmer than north-facingslopes in the summerA. prevailing outblowing winds cross the lake inwaterB. the lake is high above sea levelC. the water is shallowD. the lake is a basin of inland drainageAns: C

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700. Consider the following statements aboutIndian forestry:1.About 40% of the Indian forests are in theinaccessible mountainous regions which impedethe speedy transfer of fallen trees.2.Although according to India's forest policy, ahigh proportion of the land area shall be coveredby forest except in some states, the percentageof forest cover is precariously low.3.Exploitation of forests is less time-consumingand less costly, as almost in every forest a singletype of tree dominates.4.The annual productivity of the forests is 3.5cubic metres per hectare. Of these statements,A. 1, 2 and 3 are correctB. 3 and 4 are correctC. 1 and 2 are correctD. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correctAns: A

701. Which one of the following iron and steelplants was established with the Britishcollaboration?A. 1, 3 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

702. The distance of Moon from the Earth isA. 300 thousand kms.B. 350 thousand kms.C. 364 thousand kms.D. 446 thousand kms.Ans: B

703. Which one of the following cities is knownas the Pittsburg of Japan?A. North AmericaB. Central EuropeC. Guinea coastD. Amazon basinAns: B

704. Minerals areA. artificial, homogenous, organic solids with acrystalline atomic structureB. natural, heterogeneous, inorganic solids witha crystalline atomic structureC. natural, homogenous, inorganic solids with acrystalline atomic structure

D. natural, homogeneous, inorganic solids withan amorphous atomic structureAns: C

705. Among the following Union Territories,which one has the highest density of population?A. II onlyB. I onlyC. NoneD. BothAns: C

706. The Earth is divided into time zones for thepurpose ofA. both are correctB. both are incorrectC. maintaining same timeD. maintaining a standard time systemAns: D

707. physical geographic features includeA. climateB. All of the aboveC. LandD. WaterAns: B

708. Huntington is noted for describingA. the effects of climate on human lifeB. man as a product of the earth's surfaceC. the historical-ecological study of the culturallandscapeD. the evolution of landformsAns: A

709. Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric project ison which river?A. SoneB. YamunaC. MahanadiD. DamodarAns: C

710. Down warping of the Rajmahal-Garo gaptook place inA. OligoceneB. EoceneC. PaleoceneD. PleistoceneAns: B

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711. Which one of the following factors isresponsible for the change in the regulardirection of the ocean currents in the IndianOcean?A. Indian Ocean has greater variation in salinityB. Indian Ocean has monsoon driftC. Indian Ocean is a land locked oceanD. Indian Ocean is 'half an ocean'Ans: B

712. If the original clay sediments are subjectedto high temperature and pressure, theysuccessfully change into rocks, the correct orderof which isA. Slate, shale, schistB. Shale, slate, schistC. Slate, schist, shaleD. Shale, schist, slateAns: B

713. Drainage density isA. a measure of the number of stream channelsper unit area of drainage basinB. a measure of the length of stream channelper unit volume of drainage basinC. a measure of the number of stream channelsper unit volume of drainage basinD. a measure of the length of stream channelper unit area of drainage basinAns: D

714. Red soil colour is caused byA. GoaB. HaryanaC. SikkimD. KeralaAns: B

715. Arrange the following continents in theascending order of their areal size andSelect the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:1.Antarctica2.Australia3.Europe4.South AmericaA. 2, 3B. None of the above.C. 1, 2 and 3D. 1, 2Ans: C

716. Apart from Tamil Nadu (Neyveli), lignite isfound atA. GujaratB. OrissaC. West BengalD. Uttar PradeshAns: A

717. Contact metamorphism isA. Iron & SteelB. PaperC. CementD. ElectronicsAns: B

718. The largest iron-producing region of USAisA. MaracaiboB. CarupanoC. MaracayD. CaracasAns: B

719. Which one of the following cities is NOTconnected by NH -3 ?A. Delhi with KanyakumariB. Varanasi with KanyakumariC. Mumbai with VaranasiD. Mumbai with BhubaneshwarAns: C

720. Which among the following pairs of placeshave most marked difference intotal rainfall perannum even though located approximately alongthe same latitude?A. Bombay and VisakhapatnamB. Ajmer and ShillongC. Bangalore and MadrasD. Nagpur and CalcuttaAns: B

721. The correct sequence of the descendingorder of the given soils with respect to the areacoverage of India isA. alluvial, red, laterite, blackB. red, alluvial, black, lateriteC. alluvial, black, red, lateriteD. alluvial, red, black, lateriteAns: C

722. Which one of the following is an important

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crop of the Barak valley?A. TeaB. CottonC. SugarcaneD. JuteAns: C

723. Which one of the following provides thecorrect sequence of occurence of fourtowns/cities as one proceeds from west to east?A. Bikaner, Aligarh, Darbhanga, NowgongB. Indore, Rourkela, Agartala, JamshedpurC. Nasik, Aurangabad, Berhampur, NandedD. Rajkot, Baroda, Kharagpur, BilaspurAns: A

724. In order of their distances from the Sun,which of the following planets lie between Marsand Uranus?A. Earth and JupiterB. Saturn and NeptuneC. Saturn and EarthD. Jupiter and SaturnAns: C

725. The leading state in producing paper isA. West BengalB. KeralaC. BiharD. OrissaAns: A

726. Earth is believed to have originated yearsago.A. 4,600 billionB. 4,600 millionC. 3,800 millionD. 3,800 billionAns: B

727. In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnalequinox occurs aboutA. September 22B. November 23C. August 23D. October 23Ans: A

728. Gibraltar is a dependency ofA. USAB. Britain

C. PortugalD. DenmarkAns: B

729. The first three countries in order of iron-steel production in the world areA. Czechoslovakia and PolandB. Greenland and NorwayC. Denmark and HollandD. France and SpainAns: C

730. Which one of the following factors isresponsible for the change in the regulardirection of the ocean currents in the IndianOcean?A. Abyssal floorB. Continental slopes and risesC. Continental shelves and slopesD. Oceanic ridgesAns: C

731. The right ascension is the equivalent oflongitude on the celestial sphere, and it is givenin the units ofA. only secondsB. time-hours, minutes and secondsC. only hoursD. degreesAns: B

732. Extrusive (Intrusive) rocks are forms ofA. Metamorphic rocksB. Sedimentary rocksC. Igneous rocksD. None of the aboveAns: C

733. In which of the following regions of Indiaare shale gas resources found?1.Cambay Basin2.Cauvery Basin3.Krishna-Godavari BasinSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. 1 and 3B. 2 onlyC. 1, 2 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: C

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734. When only a part of the moon enters theumbra of the Earth's shadow, leaving a portionof the moon in total darkness:A. total lunar eclipse occursB. total solar eclipse occursC. partial lunar eclipse occursD. partial solar eclipse occursAns: C

735. The iron ore mined at Bailadila is mostlyA. tribes practising shifting cultivationB. nomadic tribesC. tribes which were earlier classified ascriminal tribesD. tribes which are aboriginalsAns: D

736. Diamond ring is a phenomenon observed:A. only along the peripheral regions of thetotality trailB. only in the central regions of the totality trailC. at the start of a total solar eclipseD. at the end of a total solar eclipseAns: D

737. Calving isA. the process that can remove mass from aglacierB. all are correctC. separation of portions of the glacier ice intothe water bodyD. the process that occurs in glaciers whoseterminus reaches large bodies of waterAns: B

738. Consider the following statementsassociated with the Deccan Traps:1.From the Cretaceous to the Eocene, intensevolcanic activity took place in Peninsular India.2.The Volcanic lava spread out in horizontalsheets, filling the irregularities of the pre-existing topography.3.The trap country is characterised by conicalhills and extensive flat surfaces. Of thesestatements,A. 1 and 2 are correctB. 2 and 3 are correctC. 1, 2 and 3 are correctD. 1 and 3 are correctAns: A

739. If we studied space for a year, we wouldsee different stars every.A. SeasonB. WeekC. MonthD. YearAns: D

740. Beirut time is two hours ahead and Limatime is five hours behind GMT. The longitudes ofBeirut and Lima are respectively:A. 75° West and 30° EastB. 35° West and 70° EastC. 70° East and 35° WestD. 30° East and 75° WestAns: C

741. Which one of the following is a key conceptin humanistic geography?A. Geographical distributionB. Spatial concentrationC. Spatial locationD. Development and quality of lifeAns: D

742. Which of the following are not called'terrestrial planets'•?A. VenusB. MarsC. MercuryD. JupiterAns: A

743. From where does the Chenab originate?A. Nanda DeviB. Dhaula GiriC. Nanga ParvatD. Namcha BarwaAns: C

744. Latitude measures the angular distance,expressed in degrees of a point on the Earth'ssurface:A. north or south of the equatorB. south of the equatorC. east or west of the prime meridianD. north of the equatorAns: A

745. The uppermost epoch of the QuaternaryPeriod, and the epoch which follows the end of

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Pleistocene epoch isA. Pliocene epochB. Recent epochC. Paleocene epochD. none of theseAns: B

746. What explains the eastward flow of theequatorial countercurrent?A. Convergence of the two equatorial currentsB. The Earth's rotation on its axisC. Difference in salinity of waterD. Occurrence of the belt of calm near theequatorAns: B

747. The Earth rotates throughA. 2° in 4 minB. 1° in 6 minC. 2° in 10 minD. 1° in 4 minAns: D

748. Which one of the following regions on thesurface of Earth has Horse Latitudes?A. In anticyclone the movement of wind isinwardB. The contribution of an anticyclone towardsdetermining weather of an area is quitesignificantC. The movement of wind is clockwise in ananticyclone of southern hemisphereD. Anticyclone is a wind system with a highpressure centreAns: A

749. The most plausible explanation for thelocation of the Thar desert in western India isA. The obstruction caused by the Aravalis to therain-bearing wind that proceeds to the GangaValleyB. The absence of mountains to the north ofRajasthan to cause orographic rainfall in itC. The evaporation of moisture by heatD. That the moisture carried by the southwestmonsoon is driven away by the dry upper aircurrentAns: B

750. With reference to Neem tree, consider thefollowing statements :

1.Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to controlthe proliferation of some species of insects andmites.2.Neem seeds are used in the manufacture ofbiofuels and hospital detergents.3.Neem oil has applications in pharmaceuticalindustry. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 2 and 3B. 1, 2 and 3C. Only 1D. 1 and 3Ans: B

751. Why the Indian farmers plough their fieldsduring the time interval between two crops ?A. To prevent cloddingB. To escape droughtC. In order to keep the soil loose for furthercultivationD. To increase the porosity of the soilAns: D

752. Paragraph series of rocks belong toA. upper CuddpahB. lower CuddapahC. upper VindhyanD. lower VindhyanAns: B

753. Which of the following would be mostsuited for an area which has only two months ofscanty rainfall in a year ?A. They are beneficial to the crops by causingwinter rainB. They cause heavy damage to the standingcropsC. They help in keeping the plants warm to someextent in winterD. They bring in locusts which destroy the cropsAns: C

754. Which one of the following countries island locked?A. UruguayB. BoliviaC. SurinameD. PeruAns: B

755. The 'Chilka lake region' lies in between the

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deltas of:A. Zozila-Shipkila-NathulaB. Nathula-Shipkila-ZozilaC. Nathula-Zozila-ShipkilaD. Zozila-Nathula-ShipkilaAns: C

756. The lower Gangetic plain is characterisedby humid climate with high temperaturethroughout the year. Which one among thefollowing pairs of crops is most suitable for thisregion ?A. it is fertileB. it is a lava originC. it develops cracks on dryingD. it has plenty of iron and aluminiumcompoundsAns: B

757. Which one of the following is the correctsequence of the given Continents in thedecreasing order of their percentage of Earth'sland?A. Africa - North America - South America -EuropeB. North America - Africa - Europe - SouthAmericaC. North America - Africa - South America -EuropeD. Africa - North America - Europe - SouthAmericaAns: C

758. At a certain place, the Greenwich MeanTime is ahead by 12 hours. The place is locatedA. 180°E of GMTB. 90°E of GMTC. 180°W of GMTD. 90°W of GMTAns: C

759. The winter rain in Madras is caused byA. South-West MonsoonsB. North-East MonsoonsC. Cyclonic winds in the Bay of BengalD. Intense land and sea breezesAns: B

760. Port Stanely is the capital of theA. Falkland IslandB. Hawaii Island

C. Madagascar (Nayalgasey)D. West IndiesAns: A

761. What is the correct sequence in order ofsize of the following States in India (from largestto smallest)?1.Uttar Pradesh2.Madhya Pradesh3.Maharashtra4.Andhra PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow: A B C DA. 3 2 1 4B. 2 3 4 1C. 1 2 3 4D. 2 3 1 4Ans: C

762. The correct sequence of the eastwardflowing rivers of the peninsular India from northto south is :A. The Western Ghats are relatively lower intheir northern region.B. The Narmada and Tapti river valleys are saidto be old rift valleys.C. Tapi river lies to the south of Satpura.D. The Anai Mudi is the highest peak in theWestern Ghats.Ans: A

763. The soils that cannot retain moisture andare infertile are theA. Alluvial soilsB. LateritesC. Desert sandsD. Black cotton soilsAns: C

764. The exceptionally high and low tides thatoccur at the time of the new moon or the fullmoon when the Sun, the Moon and the Earth areapproximately aligned is calledA. exists as groundwaterB. exists as soil moistureC. is found in freshwater lakes and riversD. is found in atmosphere as moisture andcloudsAns: D

765. Which of the following tribes, belongs to

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the Kalahari?A. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West BengalB. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, BiharC. Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, BiharD. Maharashtra, Bihar, West BengalAns: B

766. From north to south, which one of thefollowing is the correct sequence of the givenhills?A. North AndamanB. Middle AndamanC. South AndamanD. Little AndamanAns: A

767. Which of the following countries shareborders with Moldova? [2008]1.Ukraine2.Romania3.BelarusSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow Codes:A. 1 and 3B. 2 and 3C. All of theseD. 1 and 2Ans: D

768. Which of the following tribes is not foundin Central India?A. Bhils Directions (56-57) : Study the followingmap carefully and answer these questions. 1 4 32B. GondsC. MundasD. TodasAns: D

769. The correct sequence of languages indescending order in terms of their number ofspeakers in the world isA. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 3 and 4C. 1, 2 and 3D. 2 and 4Ans: C

770. Where is the Nanda Devi peak located ?A. AllahabadB. Bhopal

C. LucknowD. DelhiAns: D

771. Westerlies are the winds blowingA. in different directions depending upon theseasonB. from land to sea during night and from sea toland during the dayC. from the polar regionsD. between 30° and 60° North and Southlatitudes of the equatorAns: D

772. Which one of the following characteristicsis NOT found in the Mediterranean climate ?A. Equatorial low pressure beltB. Between 10° to 23.5° North and SouthLatitudesC. Sub-polar low pressure beltD. Sub-tropical high pressure beltAns: C

773. The National Forestry Action Plan aims tobring 33% of land area in India under tree coverby which year?A. WheatB. SorghumC. RiceD. MaizeAns: C

774. The conditions that support life on EarthareA. abundant waterB. all of theseC. moderate temperaturesD. oxygen-rich and protective atmosphereAns: B

775. Which one of the following minerals isknown as brown diamond?A. Rawatbhata-Narora-Kaiga-TarapurB. Tarapur-Narora-Kaiga-RawatbhataC. Kaiga-Tarapur-Narora-RawatbhataD. Narora-Kaiga-Rawatbhata-TarapurAns: C

776. Consider the following statements:1.The forest cover in India constitutes around20% of its geographical area. Out of the total

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forest cover, dense forest constitutes around40%.2.The National Forestry Action Programme aimsat bringing one third of the area of India undertree forest cover. Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?A. Neither I nor 2B. Both 1 and 2C. Only 1D. Only 2Ans: D

777. Different seasons are formed becauseA. Of rotation of the earth around its axisB. Of revolution of the earth around the sun onits orbitC. All of the aboveD. Sun is moving around the earthAns: B

778. Choose the correct descending order ofcotton producing countries in the world:A. USA, China, Pakistan, IndiaB. China, India, USA, PakistanC. China, USA, Pakistan, IndiaD. India, USA, China, PakistanAns: B

779. Baku is famous asA. Japan, Germany, ChinaB. Germany, China, USAC. USA, China, GermanyD. Japan, USA, ChinaAns: A

780. Consider the following statements:1.India ranks first in the world in fruitproduction2.India ranks second in the world in export oftobacco Which of these statements is/arecorrect?A. 1 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 3 onlyD. 1 and 2 onlyAns: B

781. Which one of the following is known as theManchester of the East?A. LaosB. South Africa

C. USAD. MexicoAns: B

782. Any type of rainfall has the followingaspect/sA. ascent and descent of airB. ascent of air leading to cooling andcondensationC. horizontal movement of air 4.95D. all the aboveAns: B

783. Consider the following crops of India :1.Groundnut2.Sesamum3.Pearl millet Which of the above is/arepredominantly rain-fed crop/crops?A. 3 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 1,2 and 3D. 2 and 3 onlyAns: C

784. The time interval from when the given starpasses directly overhead, to when it next passesdirectly overhead, is defined asA. none of theseB. 1 solar dayC. both the terms are similar, so any of thesemay be usedD. 1 sidereal dayAns: D

785. Consider the following statements :1.India is the only country in the worldproducing all the five known commercialvarieties of silk.2.India is the largest producer of sugar in theworld. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. Both 1 and 2B. Neither 1 nor 2C. 1 onlyD. 2 onlyAns: B

786. What is Bitra Island?A. A bird sanctuary in LakshadweepB. A holiday resort in AndamansC. A light house Island in the Gulf of Mannar

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D. The fi shing centre in KeralaAns: A

787. The winter temperatures of northwesternEurope are higher than those of eastern Europein the same latitudinal zone becauseA. continental shelf, continental rise, deep seaplain, continental slopeB. continental slope, continental shelf,continental rise, deep sea plainC. continental shelf, continental slope,continental rise, deep sea plainD. continental rise, continental shelf, continentalslope, deep sea plainAns: A

788. Which one of the following is notessentially a species of the Himalayanvegetation?A. Rice and wheat onlyB. Rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetablesC. Rice, wheat and pulses onlyD. Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds onlyAns: C

789. To visit Tuticorin, Mangalore and Paradip,one does not require to go toA. Tamil NaduB. OrissaC. KarnatakaD. KeralaAns: D

790. Who advocated the opposite theory ofdeterminism?A. HuntingtonB. PtolemyC. Vidal de la BlacheD. None of theseAns: C

791. The main exporter of copper in the world isA. 1 and 4B. 1 and 3C. 3 and 4D. 1 and 2Ans: A

792. What is the correct sequence of occurrenceof the following cities in SouthEast Asia as oneproceeds from south to north? [CSAT 2014 - I]

1.Bangkok2.Hanoi3.Jakarta4.SingaporeSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. 1 and 3B. 1 and 2C. 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 3 and 4Ans: D

793. India lies in the northern hemispherebetween the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ parallel to thelatitude and the meridians of the longitude.A. 10°5' N and 30°6' N; 10°8' E and 40° 30' EB. 10°8' N and 40°30' N; 10°5' E and 30°6' EC. 8°4' N and 37°6' N; 8°7' E and 9°25' ED. 8°7' N and 9°25' N; 8°4'E and 37°6' EAns: A

794. The largest area under wasteland in Indiais inA. GujaratB. Madhya PradeshC. Uttar PradeshD. RajasthanAns: D

795. The lowermost and the oldest epoch of theTertiary Period of geologic time isA. PlioceneB. PaleozoicC. PaleoceneD. HoloceneAns: C

796. Reserved Forest is a forestA. Year marked for commercial exploitation withrestricted grazingB. Without any economic activityC. Totally under government controlD. Meant mainly for tribal peopleAns: C

797. A rainy day, as defined by the IndianMeteorological department, is a day when therainfall at a point received isA. above 2.5 mm in 24 hoursB. 1.6 mm to 2 mm in 24 hoursC. 0.5 mm to 1 mm in 24 hours

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D. 1.1 mm to 1.5 mm in 24 hoursAns: B

798. Which one the following port cities inVenezuela has been developed as an oil port?A. CanadaB. GreeceC. United Arab EmiratesD. UkraineAns: B

799. Consider the following statements:1.India is the original home of the cotton plant2.India is the first country in the world todevelop hybrid cotton variety leading toincreased production Which of these statementsis/are correct?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1 and 4D. 2 and 3 onlyAns: A

800. Consider the following statements :1.There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala2.There are no west flowing rivers in MadhyaPradesh Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?A. Both 1 and 2B. 2 onlyC. 1 onlyD. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: D

801. The Victoria Falls in Africa is located onwhich river?A. Portugal and GreeceB. Romania and BulgariaC. Portugal and SpainD. Bulgaria and GreeceAns: B

802. Identify the correct order of the processesof soilerosion from the following:A. Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion,Gully erosionB. Sheet erosion, Splash erosion, Gully erosion,Rill erosionC. Rill erosion, Gully erosion, Sheet erosion,Splash erosionD. Gully erosion, Rill erosion, Sheet erosion,

Splash erosionAns: A

803. Jet streams are usually found in theA. an ocean currentB. an islandC. a local windD. a volcanoAns: B

804. Though coffee and tea both are cultivatedon hill slopes, there is some difference betweenthem regarding their cultivation. In this context,consider the following statements :1.Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climateof tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivatedin both tropical and subtropical areas.2.Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea ispropagated by stem cuttings only.Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. Neither 1 nor 2C. Both 1 and 2D. 2 onlyAns: C

805. cartography isA. mapmaking through measurement of thesurfaces of the EarthB. mapmakingC. mapmaking through graphic representationD. All of theseAns: D

806. Which of the following hills are foundwhere the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghatsmeet?A. 1 and 2B. 1, 2 and 3C. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 3 and 4Ans: C

807. The palaeomagnetic results obtained fromIndia indicate that in the past, the Indian landmass has movedA. westwardB. southwardC. northwardD. eastwardAns: C

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808. Diego Garcia isA. U.K. Navy base in the Pacific OceanB. An American military air base in the IndianOceanC. An island in AntarcticaD. None of the aboveAns: D

809. The net direction of sediment transportand areas of deposition along coasts isdetermined byA. longshore currentsB. longshore driftC. tidal currentsD. all are correctAns: D

810. The transhumance is still an importantcomponent of the socio-economic life of thepeople in the regions atA. MeghalayaB. Andaman and Nicobar IslandsC. Himachal PradeshD. Jammu and KashmirAns: C

811. Doldrums is aA. BaguioB. Willy-willyC. TyphoonD. HurricaneAns: A

812. Which among the following has the world'slargest reserves of Uranium?A. Industrial cityB. Petroleum extracting centreC. Railway junctionD. Fish portAns: C

813. Tank irrigation is practised mainly inPeninsular India because1.undulating relief and hard rocks make itdifficult to dig canals and wells2.rivers are rainfed3.of compact nature of population andagricultural fieldSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow :A. A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4

B. A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 2 ; D – 1C. A – 2 ; B – 1 ; C – 4 ; D – 3D. A – 3 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 2Ans: A

814. In which one of the following states isZojila pass located?A. AssamB. ManipurC. MizoramD. NagalandAns: B

815. Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could bethe reason?1.Black cotton soil is the predominant type ofsoil in the State.2.Rich pool of skilled labour is available. Whichof the above is/are the correct reasons?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 and 2 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 3 onlyAns: D

816. Consider the Following statements :1.Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, thedensity of the population in India has increasedmore than three times.2.Between Census 1951 and Census 2001 theannual growth rate (exponential) of thepopulation of India has doubled. Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Neither 1 nor 2D. Both 1 and 2Ans: C

817. If the stars are seen to rise perpendicularto the horizon by an observer, he is located ontheA. South PoleB. North PoleC. Tropic of CancerD. EquatorAns: D

818. The broken hills famous for zinc and leadare located in

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A. Montane forestsB. Subtropical mixed forestsC. Tropical rain forestsD. Wet deciduous forestsAns: B

819. Which of the following is/are directsource(s) of information about the interior of theEarth?1.Earthquake wave2.Volcano3.Gravitational force4.Earth magnetismSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelowA. 3 and 4B. Only 2C. 1 and 2D. All of theseAns: A

820. The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture','Agreement on the Application of Sanitary andPhytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace Clause'appear in the news frequently in the context ofthe affairs of theA. 1 and 3B. 1, 2 and 3C. 2 and 3D. 2 onlyAns: C

821. Which one of the following statements isnot correct?A. There is no definition of the Scheduled Tribein the Constitution of India.B. Lotha is a language spoken in Nagaland.C. North-East India accounts for a little over halfof the country's tribal Population.D. The people known as Todas live in the Nilgiriarea.Ans: A

822. Which one among the following peaks isthe highest?A. RajasthanB. ChhattisgarhC. OrissaD. TripuraAns: A

823. Which of the following is/are not correct?1.The unit of measurement of Sun's radiation isLangley.2.The incoming solar radiation to earth is 2cal/cm2-min.3.The mean sea level pressure of atmosphere is1013.2 bar.4.We are normally not aware of atmospherepressure because it acts in all directions.Select the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. 1 and 2B. 3 and 4C. 2 and 3D. 2 and 5Ans: C

824. The country scene is one of desolation,with dry, deep and narrow gullies. There is littlevegetation and that too thorny shrub variety.Human settlements are scarce. The scene maybelong toA. Malwa regionB. West RajasthanC. Chambal valleyD. Bundelkhand regionAns: B

825. The main centres of ship building industryin Japan areA. JapanB. IndonesiaC. PhilippinesD. West IndiesAns: D

826. Which of the following are not theexamples of shifting cultivation?Select the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:1.Ladang2.Hacienda3.Fazenda4.Pondu Codes:A. 2 and 4 are correctB. 1, 2 and 4 are correctC. 1 and 3 are correctD. 1, 2 and 3 are correctAns: C

827. The light from the Sun reaches the Earth

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in aboutA. 4minB. 8 minC. 6 minD. 2 minAns: B

828. The Paleozoic era contains time periodsA. sixB. fiveC. sevenD. fourAns: A

829. Gandhi Sagar Dam is a part of which one ofthe following?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. Both 1 and 2C. 2 onlyD. 1 onlyAns: D

830. 'Negative Southern Oscillation Index'refers to which of the following?A. Favourable condition for El NinoB. Favourable condition for La NinaC. Favourable conditions both for El Nino andLa NinaD. Unfavourable conditions both for El Nino andLa NinaAns: A

831. Consider the following statements :1.Maize can be used for the production ofstarch.2.Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstockfor biodiesel.3.Alcoholic beverages can be produced by usingmaize. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 1 and 3 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 1, 2 and 3D. 2 and 3 onlyAns: C

832. The population of India has grown rapidlyafter 1921, mainly becauseA. The number of persons migrating from Indiahas declinedB. The death rate declined steeply

C. Indians have returned from Burma, Sri Lankaand other countriesD. The birth rate has increased rapidlyAns: C

833. Which one of the following pairs of islandsis separated from each other by the 'Ten DegreeChannel'?A. Nicobar and SumatraB. Andaman and NicobarC. Sumatra and JavaD. Maldives and LakshadweepAns: B

834. If the earth's direction of rotation isreversed, what would be the 1ST when it is noonat the International Date Line?A. 18.30 hrsB. 05.30 hrsC. 17.30 hrsD. 06.30 hrsAns: D

835. Leaching is the maximum in the soil type ofA. Shivalik HillsB. Nallamalai HillsC. Maikala HillsD. Nilgiri HillsAns: C

836. Which one of the following is known as theManchester of the East?A. Textile manufacturingB. Iron & steel industryC. Car manufacturingD. ElectronicsAns: D

837. In the Southern Hemisphere, the autumnalequinox occur aboutA. April 21B. March 21C. May 21D. June 21Ans: B

838. Which of the following are true with regardto temperature control of the atmosphere of agiven place?1.the major temperature contrasts on the earth'ssurface are be-tween landmasses and oceans

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2.during night, the water surface cools morerapidly than the land surface3.temperature generally decreases with latitudeon either side of the equator4.temperature rises to a maximum duringsummer and falls to a minimum during winterA. 1 and 2B. 3 and 4C. 1, 3, and 4D. 2 and 4Ans: C

839. Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabiniare tributaries of which one of the followingrivers?A. KolkataB. JodhpurC. NagpurD. DelhiAns: B

840. Which one among the following States ofIndia has the lowest density of population?A. MeghalayaB. Himachal PradeshC. Arunachal PradeshD. SikkimAns: C

841. Which one of the following is depositionallandform ?A. StalagmiteB. SinkholeC. LapisD. CaveAns: A

842. Which of the following phenomenon is/arethe effect of the rotation of the Earth?1.Apparent movement of the Sun, the Moon andthe Stars.2.Flatness of the poles and bulge at the equator.3.Occurrence of sunrise, noon and sunset.4.Magnetic field of the Earth.Select the correct answer by using the codesgiven below:A. 1 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4C. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1 and 2 onlyAns: C

843. In certain parts of Khasi and Jaintia hills,the annual rainfall is aboutA. 500 cmB. 1,000 cmC. 200 cmD. 800 cmAns: B

844. What are the two powerful agents of soilerosion? I. Water II. Wind III. Human ActivitiesIV. DisastersA. NoneB. I onlyC. II onlyD. BothAns: B

845. The continental shelf surrounding theIndian Coast is widest off theA. Konkan CoastB. South Gujarat CoastC. Hooghly CoastD. Coromandel CoastAns: A

846. The highest yield of rice per hectare inIndia is inA. Tamil NaduB. HaryanaC. PunjabD. West BengalAns: A

847. The weight of water vapor per unit weightof air isA. CirrocumulusB. CirrostratusC. NimbostratusD. AltocumulusAns: A

848. Copper is produced inA. Uttar Pradesh and RajasthanB. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and RajasthanC. Rajasthan and BiharD. Orissa, Rajasthan, Bihar and Uttar PradeshAns: C

849. After the break-up of the USSR the largestcountry in the world in terms of area isA. Russia

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B. CanadaC. ChinaD. USAAns: A

850. Life is possible on earth because ofA. nature of composition of atmosphereB. temperature control and shielding effectagainst solar radiation.C. terrestrial atmosphereD. all are correctAns: D

851. For short-term climate prediction, whichone of the following events, detected in the lastdecade, is associated with occasional weakmonsoon rains in the India subcontinent?A. Movement of Jet StreamsB. El Nino and Southern OscillationsC. La NinaD. Greenhouse effects on global levelAns: B

852. The zones to the west of International DateLine are numbered from 1 to 12 with the prefixA. any of theseB. both of theseC. minus (−)D. plus (+)Ans: D

853. Which is the largest tributary of theGanga?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 and 2C. 1 and 3D. 2 and 3Ans: C

854. Where is Copacabana Beach located?A. Buenos AiresB. VallettaC. Hawaiian IslandsD. Rio de JanerioAns: D

855. The temperature increases rapidly afterA. ExosphereB. IonosphereC. StratosphereD. Troposphere

Ans: B

856. The international air route from WestEurope to East Asia passes through IndiabecauseA. India is the only country in Asia providingrefueling capacity.B. None of the aboveC. It is the shortest route.D. India is a busy centre situated between thetwo places.Ans: D

857. Which one of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Milky Way?1.It is a spiral galaxy.2.The solar system resides in one of its spiralarms.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Neither 1 nor 2D. Both 1 and 2Ans: D

858. Itaipu Dam built on the River Parana is oneof the largest dams in the world. Which one ofthe following two countries has this as a jointproject?A. Colombia and ParaguayB. Brazil and PeruC. Paraguay and EcuadorD. Brazil and ParaguayAns: D

859. Which of the following statements is/ arecorrect?1.The major constituent mineral of granite rockis quartz.2.The major constituent mineral of sandstonerock is feldspar.3.The major constituent mineral of limestonerock is dolomite.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 3 onlyB. 2 and 3C. 1, 2 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: A

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860. Unlike other Meridians International DateLine is drawn zigzag in order toA. permit certain land areas and groups ofislands to have the same calendar dayB. facilitate the sailors to adjust time in theirwatchC. adjust the day in calendar while sailing fromeast to west and vice versaD. make 180°E and 180°W coterminousAns: A

861. Consider the following statements :1.The Labrador current is a cold current in theNorth Atlantic Ocean.2.The Falkland current is a warm current thatflows along the Chile coast of South PacificOcean. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct ?A. North seaB. Baltic seaC. Sargasso seaD. Bering seaAns: A

862. The firm limit or snow line isA. lower limit of zone of ablationB. the line of separation between zone ofaccumulation and zone of abla-tionC. upper limit of zone of ablationD. upper limit of zone of accumulationAns: B

863. In the transition zone, divine undergoes aphase transition toA. pyroxeneB. does not changeC. spinelD. perovskiteAns: C

864. The States shaded in the given mapaccount for above 75 percent of the totalcropped area and about 75 percent of the totalproduction of which of the following :A. SugarcaneB. TeaC. RiceD. WheatAns: C

865. Who invented the Isotherms?

A. HomboldtB. AristotleC. HerodotusD. PythagorasAns: A

866. Which of the following are the rivers at thedelta mouths of which mangroves occur inabundance?1.Narmada2.Subarnarekha3.Krishna4.GangaSelect the correct answer:A. 1, 2 and 3B. 2 and 3C. 1 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: B

867. Water cycle refers toA. Scientific management of water in areasexcessively plagued with water loggingB. Planning of water distribution relatively dryareasC. Constant movement of water from ocean toland and back to ocean againD. An integrated attempt to recycle water inrelatively arid regionsAns: C

868. With reference to the sub-tropical highpressure belt, consider the following statements1.It is affected by Earth's rotation and descent ofwinds from higher altitudes2.It dynamically induced and characterized withanti-cyclonic conditions. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correctA. Both 1 and 2B. 2 onlyC. Neither 1 nor 2D. 1 onlyAns: A

869. Which of the following factors affects thebirth rate?A. Only 1B. None of theseC. Both 1 and 2D. Only 2Ans: B

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870. Mist is a result of which one of thefollowingA. 1, 2 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 3 and 4D. 1 and 2Ans: D

871. Plankton refers toA. A submerged platform in watersB. A kind of fishC. A kind of animal living under waterD. Drifting of organisms in a body of waterAns: D

872. Which of the following practices can helpin water conservation in agriculture?1.Reduced or zero tillage of the land2.Applying gypsum before irrigating the field3.Allowing crop residue to remain in the fieldSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 1 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 1 and 2 onlyD. 3 onlyAns: B

873. Consider the following statements i) Fivecountries of Central America have seacoast onboth the sides ii) El Salvador has a coast on thepacific side and Belize on the Atlantic side iii)Mexico is the largest country of CentralAmerica. Which of the above are correct?A. Davis StraitB. Strait of GibraltarC. Strait of DoverD. Denmark StraitAns: B

874. In the end of its mountainous journey atAttock, Indus river is joined by which river fromAfghanistan?A. Indus : ShyokB. Krishna : TungabhadraC. Godavari : MusiD. Ganga : GandakAns: D

875. Westerlies in Southern Hemisphere arestronger and persistent than in Northern

Hemisphere. Why ?1.Southern hemisphere has less landmass ascompared to northern hemisphere.2.Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphereas compared to northern hemisphere. Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct?A. 2 only.B. Both 1 and 2C. 1 onlyD. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: C

876. Out of the four southern States: AndhraPradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu,which shares boundaries with the maximumnumber of Indian States?A. SikkimB. NepalC. Himachal PradeshD. UttarakhandAns: A

877. Rocks that are formed by the solidificationof lava areA. GranitesB. LimestonesC. BasaltsD. Land stonesAns: C

878. Bustard King is found inA. RajasthanB. Madhya PradeshC. Himalayan RangeD. AssamAns: A

879. Which one of the following physiographicunits has been created by both exogenic andendogenic forces?A. The Thar DesertB. The Peninsular PlateauC. The Indo-Gangetic PlainD. The HimalayasAns: B

880. The line passing through places whichhave the same height above sea level is knownasA. ContourB. Isobars

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C. IsolyetD. ParallelAns: A

881. Seasons on the Earth are caused due toA. Inclination of the Earth on its axis of rotationB. Differences in the amount of energy receivedfrom the SunC. The elliptical orbit of the EarthD. Alteration/change in the speed of revolutionof the EarthAns: A

882. In India, in which one of the followingareas are the tropical evergreen forests found ?A. 2008B. 2016C. 2020D. 2012Ans: A

883. Consider the following statements andidentify the right ones. i. The top most layer ofocean water is called the thermo cline layer. ii.The highest salinity in water is found in the LakeVanA. Both 1 and 2B. Neither 1 nor 2C. 1 onlyD. 2 onlyAns: C

884. cultural geography is the study ofA. physical and cultural elements of the EarthB. Only cultural elements of earthC. phases of human social life in relation to thephysical earthD. Includes geomorphology, climatology,biogeography and oceanographyAns: C

885. The layer of atmosphere close to theearth's surface is calledA. TroposphereB. IonosphereC. ExosphereD. StratosphereAns: A

886. Consider the following States :1.Arunachal Pradesh

2.Himachal Pradesh3.Mizoram In which of the following states do'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1 and 3 onlyAns: D

887. What is the name given to an almostcircular coral reef inside which there is a lagoon?A. Sumatra and JavaB. Andaman and NicobarC. Nicobar and SumatraD. Maldives and LakshadweepAns: D

888. In India, markets in agricultural productsare regulated under the [CSAT 2015 - I]A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 3C. 2 and 4D. 1, 3 and 4Ans: C

889. Although hot deserts have a very lowannual rainfall, occasional heavy rain storms dooccur and these sometimes produce steep-sided,flat-floored valleys calledA. None of theseB. only minor gases such as carbon dioxide,hydrogen, neon, helium, methane, etc.C. only nitrogen and oxygenD. nitrogen, oxygen, argon, minor gasesAns: C

890. Which one of the following volcanoes iscalled the Light House of the Mediterranean?A. Asia, America, Africa, Europe, Australia.B. Asia, Eruope, Africa, America, Australia.C. Asia, Europe, America, Africa, Australia.D. Asia, America, Europe, Africa, Australia.Ans: A

891. A particular State in India has thefollowing characteristics :1.It is located on the same latitude which passesthrough northern Rajasthan2.It has over 80% of its area under forest cover3.Over 12% of the forest cover constitutes

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Protected Area Network in this State. Which oneamong the following States has all the abovecharacteristics?A. Arunachal PradeshB. Himachal PradeshC. UttarakhandD. AssamAns: A

892. The principal areas of mica production inIndia areA. Cuttack, Andhra Pradesh and BiharB. SikkimC. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal PradeshD. Bihar, Nellore and RajasthanAns: D

893. The channel separating the AndamanIsland from the Nicobar Islands is known asA. NarmadaB. GandakC. ChambalD. GhaggarAns: C

894. The approximate diameter of Earth isA. 3400 kmB. 6400 kmC. 4200 kmD. 12800 kmAns: B

895. In which part of India do tea and coffeeplantations overlap?A. South West IndiaB. East IndiaC. South IndiaD. South East IndiaAns: A

896. Consider the following statements : [CSAT2014 - I]1.Maize can be used for the production ofstarch.2.Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstockfor biodiesel.3.Alcoholic beverages can be produced by usingmaize. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 2 1 3 4B. 1 2 5 3

C. 2 1 5 3D. 4 3 1 5Ans: A

897. Which of the following is not true withregard to the coastal plains of India?A. BrahmaputraB. KrishnaC. GangaD. NarmadaAns: B

898. Coffee cultivation in Sri Lanka wasabandoned because of the diseaseA. leaf spotB. leaf rustC. leaf blightD. rotAns: B

899. Oil Refinery located near the oil field isA. VisakhapatnamB. BarauniC. MathuraD. NunmatiAns: A

900. Consider the following statements. Identifythe right ones. I. Manganese is an important rawmaterial for smelting of iron ore. II. Odisha is theleading producer of Manganese.A. A – 2 ; B – 3 ; C – 4 ; D – 1B. A – 2 ; B – 4 ; C – 3 ; D – 5C. A – 5 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 1D. A – 3 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 5Ans: B

901. Most of the rivers flowing west-ward fromthe Western Ghats do not form deltas becauseA. They are all of coral originB. They are extended parts of the mainlandC. They have a very dry climateD. They are all very small in sizeAns: D

902. Which one of the following best describesthe main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?[CSAT 2015-I]A. United Nations Framework Conference onClimate ChangeB. Food and Agriculture Organization

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C. World Trade OrganisationD. United Nations Environment ProgrammeAns: A

903. Lunar eclipse occurs only on aA. first quarter dayB. full moon dayC. new moon dayD. last quarter dayAns: B

904. Consider the following statements :1.Biodiversity hotspots are located only intropical regions.2.India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e.,Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, WesternGhats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Whichof the statements given above is/are correct ?A. 3, 4 and 5B. 4 and 5C. 1 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: A

905. The tropical cyclones do not occur close tothe equator because ofA. the moon is nearest to the earthB. the moon, the sun and the earth are the rightangles, with the earth at the apexC. the moon, the sun and the earth are in thesame lineD. the moon is farthest from the earthAns: A

906. Consider the following statements:1.India is the second country in the world toadopt a National Family Planning Programme.2.The National Population Policy of India 2000seeks to achieve replacement level of fertility by2010 with a Population of 111 crores.3.Kerala is the first State in India to achievereplacement level of fertility. Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 2 and 3Ans: B

907. Consider the following statements:1.The Brahmaputra plain extends in Assam for

about 640 Kms from Dhubri to Sadiya.2.The Peninsular plateau is made up of highlydenuded rocks. Which of the above statementsis/are not correct?A. 1 and 3B. 3 onlyC. 2 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: A

908. 'Syntaxial Bend' is a feature of which of thefollowing?A. AravallisB. HimalayasC. VindhyasD. SatpurasAns: B

909. Which country has the densest railwaynetwork in terms of per million people?A. USAB. MexicoC. LaosD. South AfricaAns: D

910. Corn Belt of the world isA. 1 and 2B. All of theseC. 2 and 3D. 1 and 3Ans: B

911. When you travel in certain parts of India,you will notice red soil. What is the main reasonfor this colour?A. None of the aboveB. Cultivation of both cash crops and food cropsC. Rearing of animals and cultivation of cropstogetherD. Cultivation of two or more crops in the samefieldAns: C

912. The rural settlements of Kerala are mostlyA. DispersedB. CompactC. RadialD. LinearAns: A

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913. The Dul Hasti Power Station is based onwhich one of the following rivers?A. BeasB. ChenabC. RaviD. SutlejAns: B

914. 'Mulching' the soil is a process wherebyA. Loose material, dung, etc. are laid on theground to prevent excessive evaporation orerosion of the soilB. Big pieces of soil are broken down intosmaller piecesC. Transplanting of seedlings take placeD. The field is irrigated at regular intervalsAns: A

915. Which of the following States has thelargest population of Scheduled Tribes?A. Madhya PradeshB. West BengalC. BiharD. AssamAns: A

916. Consider the following statements: AndhraPradesh is one of the leading producers of ricebecause1.It has fertile alluvial soil in the coastal plain.2.It receives about 125 cm of rainfall per annumin the coastal tract.3.It has a lot of tank irrigation in the coastalplain. Of these statements:A. Both 1 and 2B. 2 onlyC. Neither 1 nor 2D. 1 onlyAns: B

917. Which one of the following states leads inthe production of maize?A. MaharashtraB. HaryanaC. Uttar PradeshD. Andhra PradeshAns: D

918. The theory suggesting that the continentsof South America and Africa were once joinedtogether was the

A. tetrahedral theoryB. Ritter's theoryC. continental drift theoryD. Kant's theoryAns: D

919. What is the time taken by the Earth tocomplete one rotation on its axis?A. 23 hr 56 min 4 secB. 24 hr 12 min 6 secC. 23 hr 52 min 4 secD. 24 hr 53 min 2 secAns: B

920. Consider the following provinces of formerYugoslavia :1.Bosnia2.Croatia3.Slovenia4.Serbia The correct sequence of theseprovinces from the east to the west isA. 4, 1, 3, 2B. 1, 4, 3, 2C. 3, 2, 1, 4D. 1, 4, 2, 3Ans: C

921. Consider the following statements:1.Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.2.Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.3.Dharwars are famous for petroleum. Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct?A. A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4 ; E – 5B. A – 1 ; B – 4 ; C – 2 ; D – 3 ; E – 5C. A – 2 ; B – 5 ; C – 3 ; D – 4 ; E – 1D. A – 5 ; B – 4 ; C – 3 ; D – 2 ; E – 1Ans: A

922. Nagal Mountains are becomingincreasingly barren mainly because ofA. InsurgencyB. Rapid population growthC. Shifting cultivationD. UrbanisationAns: C

923. The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekongrivers originate in Tibet and flow throughnarrow and parallel mountain ranges in theirupper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputramakes a 'U' turn in its course to flow into India.

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This 'U' turn is due toA. Jharkhand Exercise -1B. Jammu and KashmirC. Himachal PradeshD. BiharAns: C

924. Which of the following is accredited withthe Geographical Indication (GI) mark?1.Handwoven Pashmina shawls of Kashmir.2.Bhagalpur Silk, Bihar.3.Madurai Idly, Tamil Nadu.4.Darjeeling Tea, West Bengal. Select theanswer from the codes given below:A. A – 5 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 3B. A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 5C. A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 2 ; D – 1D. A – 2 ; B – 4 ; C – 3 ; D – 1Ans: D

925. Neap tides are produced in the first andthird quarters of the Moon. Then,A. The Moon and the Sun are in conjunctionwith the other planetsB. The Moon and the Sun are in opposition witheach otherC. The Moon and the Sun are in quadrantposition to each otherD. The attractions of the Sun and the Moon areat right angles to each otherAns: D

926. Which one of the following NationalHighways links Jabalpur, Nagpur, Hyderabad,Bangalore and Madurai ?A. West Bengal – Madhya Pradesh – Jharkhand –MeghalayaB. Jharkhand – Madhya Pradesh – West Bengal –MeghalayaC. Jharkhand – West Bengal – Meghalaya –Madhya PradeshD. Madhya Pradesh – Jharkhand – West Bengal –MeghalayaAns: A

927. Which one is an anticyclone?A. Absolute humidityB. Specific humidityC. Relative humidityD. Vapour pressureAns: C

928. Which of the following statements are truewith regard to trophical monsoon climate?1.Temperatures range from 32°C in the hotseason to about 15°C in the cool season.2.Annual rainfall varies greatly.3.The climate is best developed in the southerncontinents.4.It consists of three main seasons, i.e., cool, dryseason; hot, dry season; hot, wet season.A. MediterraneanB. China typeC. West European typeD. Tropical MonsoonAns: C

929. La Nina is suspected to have caused recentfloods in Australia. How is La Nina differentfrom EI Nino?1.La Nina is characterized by un-usually coldocean temperature in equatorial Indian Oceanwhereas EI Nino is characterized by unusuallywarm ocean temperature in the equatorialPacific Ocean.2.EI Nino has adverse effect on south-westmonsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect onmonsoon climate. Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?A. Neither 1 nor 2.B. 1 only.C. Both 1 and 2.D. 2 only.Ans: A

930. Which one of the following is the mostimportant reason for the establishment of theVikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thumba?A. It is a place near to a city in India, which isnearest to the Geographic EquatorB. The sea is near to the place in the East, Westand South directionsC. Outer space near Thumba exhibits queeratmospheric phenomenaD. It is situated on the Geomagnetic EquatorAns: D

931. The collision in which the oceanic platesubducts under the lighter continental plate iscalledA. oceanic-oceanic collisionB. none of theseC. oceanic-continental collision

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D. continental-continental collisionAns: C

932. Consider the following statements: Theblack cotton soil of India1.is mainly distributed over the river valleys ofthe lava region of the Deccan2.has a great capacity of retaining moisture3.is extremely fertile at the surface4.occupies about 10% of the total area of thecountry. Of these statements,A. 1, 2 and 3 are correctB. 3 and 4 are correctC. 1 and 2 are correctD. 1, 3 and 4 are correctAns: A

933. Which one of the following winds is not aplanetary wind?A. WesterlyB. TradeC. Polar EasterlyD. MonsoonAns: D

934. Which one of the following rivers is theTehri Hydropower Complex located?A. DhauligangaB. BhagirathiC. MandakiniD. AlaknandaAns: B

935. Which one of the following shows thecorrect sequence of occurrence of four towns/cities as one proceeds from west to east?A. Anand, Rajkot, Dhanbad, AizawlB. Surat, Wardha, Rourkela, BharuchC. Pandharpur, Gulbarga, Kottagudam,VisakhapatnamD. Ajmer, Darbhanga, Kohima, SilcharAns: C

936. The four countries with the largestpopulation, in order of size, areA. China, India, Indonesia, and JapanB. China, India, USA, and IndonesiaC. China, India, Russia, and JapanD. China, Japan, Indonesia, and USAAns: B

937. The principle of Black hole was enunciatedbyA. H.J. BhabhaB. S. ChandrashekharC. H. KhuranaD. C.V. RamanAns: D

938. With reference to 'Initiative for NutritionalSecurity through Intensive Millets Promotion',which of the following statements is/are correct?1.This initiative aims to demonstrate theimproved production and post-harvesttechnologies, and to demonstrate value additiontechniques, in an integrated manner, withcluster approach.2.Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers havelarger stake in this scheme.3.An important objective of the scheme is toencourage farmers of commercial crops to shiftto millet cultivation by offering them free kits ofcritical inputs of nutrients and micro irrigationequipment.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. Mathura oil refineryB. Vishakhapatnam oil refineryC. Haldia oil refineryD. Gujarat oil refineryAns: D

939. In Mizoram, the settlement pattern ismostly of 'linear type' along the ridges, becauseA. accessibility is easier on the ridge topsB. the valleys are densely forestedC. the ridges are cooler than the valleysD. the valleys are cooler than the ridgesAns: D

940. Consider the following statements1.India is the only country in the worldproducing all the five known commercialvarieties of silk.2.India is the largest producer of sugar in theworld. Which of the statements given above lessis/are correct?A. 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 4C. 1, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: C

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941. Rivers that pass through Himachal PradeshareA. Beas and Ravi onlyB. Beas and Chenab onlyC. Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and YamunaD. Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej onlyAns: C

942. Dolphin Challenger Ridge is located inA. remain in the sub-surface water that does notfreezeB. partly freeze and partly sink to the bottomC. form a layer on topD. sink to the bottomAns: A

943. Eurasia includesA. Cyprus, Turkey, and Russia and independentstatesB. Lebanon, Cyprus, Russia, and independentstatesC. Lebanon, Syria, Russia, and independentstatesD. Syria, Cyprus, and Russia and independentstatesAns: A

944. What can be the impact ofexcessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenousfertilizers in agriculture?1.Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganismsin soil can occur.2.Increase in the acidity of soil can take place3.Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water canoccur.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. 1 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 2 and 3 onlyD. 2 onlyAns: C

945. The approach of 'Determinism' is relatedwithA. HerodotusB. HipparchusC. HuntingtonD. AristotleAns: C

946. In terms of the mineral resources/deposits,the leading state in India is : Exercise -1A. AssamB. KeralaC. Tamil NaduD. Andhra PradeshAns: C

947. The crop which is sown with thecommencement of Monsoon isA. None of theseB. Kharif CropC. Rabi CropD. Cash CropAns: B

948. Heat gain through insolation and heat lossthrough terrestrial radiation are equalapproximately at which latitude ?A. wadiB. gorgesC. barchanD. canyonsAns: A

949. Which of the following clouds are morecommonly formed in the equatorial rainforests?A. in the northern hemisphere, the northblowing winds are deflected westwardB. in the southern hemisphere, the northblowing winds are deflected eastwardC. in the northern hemisphere, the southblowing winds are deflected eastwardD. in the southern hemisphere the south blowingwinds are deflected eastwardAns: A

950. Which one of the following statements onbiosphere reserves is not correct?A. PepperB. Virginia tobaccoC. CottonD. MustardAns: A

951. The Ban Sagar Project, under construction,is on the riverA. SoneB. IndravatiC. TaptiD. Mahanadi

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Ans: C

952. Consider the following statements:1.A valley glacier consists of not only ice butrocks also.2.The largest valley glaciers in India are in theKarakoram range.3.Mountain glaciers can dig new valleys. Whichof the statements given above is/are correct?A. 1 and 3B. 1, 2 and 4C. Only 3D. 2 and 3Ans: A

953. Which of the following is/are the mainagent(s) of soil erosion?A. none of theseB. rocksC. wind and waterD. sandAns: C

954. Which of the following phenomena mighthave influenced the evolution of organisms?1.Continental drift2.Glacial cyclesSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 1 onlyB. Both 1 and 2C. Neither 1 nor 2D. 2 onlyAns: B

955. Ursa Minor isA. The name of a disease in U.S.AB. The name of an islandC. A group of stars that form the Little Dipper inthe most northern constellationD. The name of a satelliteAns: C

956. Which one among the following States issmallest in area?A. GujaratB. Tamil NaduC. KarnatakaD. Andhra PradeshAns: B

957. What are the significances of a practicalapproach to sugarcane production known as'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'? [CSAT 2014-I]1.Seed cost is very low in this compared to theconventional method of cultivation.2.Drip irrigation can be practiced veryeffectively in this.3.There is no application of chemical/inorganicfertilizers at all in this.4.The scope for intercropping is more in thiscompared to the conventional method ofcultivation.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. 4 3 1 2B. 2 3 1 4C. 2 1 3 4D. 4 1 3 2Ans: C

958. 'Khasi' and 'Garo' tribes mainly live inA. Tamil NaduB. Chota NagpurC. KeralaD. MeghalayaAns: D

959. How many days does the moon take torevolve around the Earth?A. 27 1/3B. 26 1/3C. 29 ½D. 28 2/3Ans: A

960. Which one of the following countries doesNOT border the Caspian Sea?A. KazakhstanB. TurkmenistanC. ArmeniaD. AzerbaijanAns: C

961. Which one of the following lakes forms aninternational boundary between Tanzania andUganda?A. ChadB. VictoriaC. ZambeziD. Malawi

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Ans: B

962. Which one of the following countries is theleading producer of uranium?A. United States of AmericaB. ZambiaC. GermanyD. CanadaAns: D

963. In India, How many States share thecoastline?A. 9B. 10C. 7D. 8Ans: A

964. Angora wool is obtained from a breed ofA. RabbitB. GoatC. FoxD. SheepAns: A

965. Which one of the following is the correctsequence of the given Indian cities in thedecreasing order of their normal annual rainfall?A. Kochi - Kolkata - Delhi - PatnaB. Kolkata - Kochi - Delhi – PatnaC. Kochi - Kolkata - Patna - DelhiD. Kolkata - Kochi - Patna - DelhiAns: C

966. Which one of the following countries is theleading producer of Uranium?A. Lake Superior regionB. North East Appalachian regionC. Western regionD. Alabama stateAns: D

967. What is the approximate mean velocitywith which the Earth moves round the Sun in itsorbit?A. 20 km/sB. 40 km/sC. 30 km/sD. 50 km/sAns: C

968. What is the correct sequence of occurrenceof the following cities in SouthEast Asia as oneproceeds from south to north?1.Bangkok2.Hanoi3.Jakarta4.SingaporeSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. Both A and R are individually true and R isthe correct explanation of AB. A is false but R is trueC. A is true but R is falseD. Both A and R are individually true but R isNOT the correct explanation of AAns: C

969. Who was the first man to say that theEarth is spherical and revolves around the sun?A. AristotleB. PythagorasC. HipparchusD. None of theseAns: B

970. Consider the following statements :1.The equatorial forests are evergreen.2.The Mediterranean region has deciduousforests of broad leaved trees.3.Taiga forests are found in Kashmir. Which ofthe statements given above are correct ?A. 2, 3 and 4B. 1 and 4C. 1, 2 and 3D. 2 and 3 onlyAns: C

971. Where are the Balearic Islands located?A. Black SeaB. Baltic SeaC. North SeaD. Mediterranean SeaAns: D

972. The Earth is elliptical because of itsA. centrifugal force of rotationB. inclination on its own axisC. gravitational forceD. revolution round the sunAns: A

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973. Which one of the following is the correctsequence of passes when one travels along theHimalayas from Kashmir to Sikkim?A. GodavariB. KaveriC. MahanadiD. KrishnaAns: C

974. McMohan line is the border betweenA. India and ChinaB. India and PakistanC. India and NepalD. India and MyanmarAns: A

975. The Tibetan river 'Tsangpo' enters Indiathrough the state of:A. Iranian PlateauB. Shillong PlateauC. Rohtas PlateauD. Potwar PlateauAns: A

976. Which of the following rivers flowswestward?A. MahanadiB. CauveryC. KrishnaD. NarmadaAns: D

977. Which one of the following Indian States isthe largest producer of natural rubber ?A. PeatB. LigniteC. AnthraciteD. Bituminous coalAns: D

978. Following are the characteristics of anarea in India:1.Hot and humid climate2.Annual rainfall 200 cm3.Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres4.Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C.Which one among the following crops are youmost likely to find in the area described above?A. Both 1 and 2B. Neither 1 nor 2C. 2 only

D. 1 onlyAns: A

979. Consider the following coal producingstates:1.Bihar2.Madhya Pradesh3.West Bengal The correct descending order interms of the amount of coal produced in thesestates isA. 3, 2, 1B. 1, 3, 2C. 3, 1, 2D. 1, 2, 3Ans: D

980. The largest mica producer in the world isA. BangladeshB. PakistanC. Sri LankaD. IndiaAns: D

981. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) isA. both are correctB. based on the local time of the meridianpassing through Greenwich, near LondonC. the UK standard timeD. none of these is correctAns: A

982. The minimum land area recommended forforest cover to maintain proper ecologicalbalance in India is :A. MeghalayaB. AssamC. Andaman and Nicobar IslandsD. Arunachal PradeshAns: D

983. Who was the first man to discuss aboutgeography?A. None of theseB. AristotleC. PythagorasD. EratosthenesAns: D

984. During winter, the northern half of India iswarmer than the areas at similar latitudesoutside the country by 3° to 8°C. This is because

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A. Of the Tropic of Cancer passing through themiddle of the countryB. Of the warm currentsC. India experiences a tropical monsoon climateD. Of the presence of the Himalayas with theireast and west extentAns: D

985. Isostasy isA. All are correctB. the property of the continental and oceaniccrust, that they have the ability to rise and sink.C. due to which crust floats on top of the mantlelike ice cubes in water.D. the phenomenon when the earth's crust gainsweight due to mountain building or glaciation, itdeforms and sinks deeper into the mantle.Ans: C

986. The process of change of state of waterfrom solid directly into vapour is calledA. critical temperatureB. condensation pointC. saturation pointD. dew pointAns: D

987. Who evolved the science of map making?A. HuntingtonB. HipparchusC. HerodotusD. PtolemyAns: D

988. Recently, which of the following States hasexplored the possibility of constructing anartificial inland port to be connected to sea by along navigational channel?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 1 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. 2 onlyAns: A

989. Which one of the following does not belongto antecedent rivers in respect of lesser andouter ranges of Himalayas?A. They have a perennial flowB. Many of them have their sources in the innerHimalayasC. They have a great capacity for erosion

D. They do not form gorgesAns: C

990. High tides at antipodes are caused due toA. Gravitational pull of the sunB. Centrifugal, centripetal and gravitational pullof the sun and the moonC. Centrifugal, centripetal and gravitational pullof the sunD. Gravitational pull of the moon and the sunAns: D

991. Which of the following statements is/arecorrect?1.Cyclone is a low pressure system.2.The wind movement is clockwise in the cycloneof northern hemisphere.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. Strait of GibraltarB. Malacca StraitC. Strait of FloridaD. Bering StraitAns: A

992. Flanders industrial region is renowned forA. France, Poland, JapanB. England, France, AustraliaC. Germany, India, South AfricaD. USA, Russia, GermanyAns: A

993. Which one of the following has mergedwith Tanganyika to form the present Tanzania?A. ZimbabweB. ZanzibarC. ZambiaD. ZaireAns: B

994. Which one of the following districts doesnot have a gold field?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1, 2, 3 and 4C. 1 and 3D. 2 and 4Ans: B

995. How do the 'western disturbances' affectthe crops in north India?A. Sal

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B. SandalwoodC. DeodarD. TeakAns: B

996. The agricultural production in differentparts of India is very much affected by varyingintensities of floods and droughts. Which one ofthe following measures would not be sustainablein this respect?A. 1 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 1, 2 and 3 Exercise -2D. 2 and 3 onlyAns: B

997. 'D' shell extends for 200 km atA. upper part of outer coreB. upper part of lower mantleC. lower part of lower mantleD. lower part of outer coreAns: C

998. Which of the following cities was a millioncity in the 1981 census?A. PatnaB. PuriC. DibrugrahD. KanpurAns: D

999. Sucrose content is sugarcane decreases :A. convectionalB. cyclonicC. frontalD. orographicAns: B

1000. The city of Nasik is situated on the bankof which one of the following rivers?A. AravalliB. NilgiriC. SatpuraD. HimalayasAns: C

1001. What do you understand by the term'Advection'?A. hear is transferred horizontally through oceancurrentsB. heat is transferred vertically through the air

C. heat is transferred horizontally by windsD. heat is transferred horizontally by both windsand ocean currentsAns: D

1002. The term 'regur' refers toA. red and yellow soilsB. deltaic alluvial soilsC. lateric soilsD. black cotton soilsAns: D

1003. Which of the following regions in Siberiais most sparsely populated?A. Taiga regionB. South Siberia regionC. Tundra region of Northern SiberiaD. West Siberian regionAns: C

1004. Consider the following statements :1.Total land area of Earth is approximately 1475lakh square kilometers.2.Ratio of land area to water area of Earth isapproximately 1: 43.Maximum percentage of water on Earth is inthe Pacific Ocean. Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?A. 2 and 3B. 1 OnlyC. 3 OnlyD. 1 and 3Ans: D

1005. Consider the following statements :1.The Labrador current is a cold current in theNorth Atlantic Ocean.2.The Falkland current is a warm current thatflows along the Chile coast of South PacificOcean. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 3 2 4 1B. 1 4 2 3C. 1 2 4 3D. 3 4 2 1Ans: D

1006. Which of the following rivers flowsthrough a rift valley?A. Pulicat lakeB. Ashtamudi lake

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C. Periyar lakeD. Chilka lakeAns: D

1007. Which of the following statements is truewith regard to food on this planet?A. if there is high temperature during the timeof ripeningB. if there is fluctuation in temperature duringthe period of growth of the plantC. if frost occurs during the period of ripeningD. if high rainfall occurs during the period ofgrowth of the plantAns: C

1008. The mass of the moon in comparison tothe Earth isA. 1/80B. none of theseC. 1/4D. 1/100Ans: A

1009. A geographic area with an altitude of 400metres has following characteristics : MonthAvg. Temperature Rainfall °C (mm) MaximumMinimum J 31 21 51 F 31 21 85 M 31 21 188 A31 21 158 M 30 21 121 J 30 21 121 J 29 20 134A 28 20 168 S 29 20 185 O 29 20 221 N 30 20198 D 31 20 86 If this geographic area were tohave a natural forest, which one of the followingwould it most likely be?A. Moist temperate coniferous forestB. Montane subtropical forestC. Temperate forestD. Tropical rain forestAns: D

1010. The correct sequence of languages indescending order in terms of their number ofspeakers in the world isA. Gibraltar strait - Spain and MorocooB. Bass strait - Australia and TasmaniaC. Magellan strait - Chile and Tiera del fuegoD. Bering strait - Sumatra and MalaysiaAns: B

1011. Which one of the following mountainranges is spread over only one state in India?A. KarnatakaB. Tamil Nadu

C. Andhra PradeshD. KeralaAns: D

1012. Ratzel's work was based on the conceptA. Geography is a scientific disciplineB. There is a dichotomy between physical andcultural aspects of geographyC. Geography is necessarily descriptiveD. Physical environment controlled humanactivitiesAns: D

1013. Plate tectonics is a scientific theory thatdescribes the large scale motions of Earth'slithosphere. Which one among the followingstatements regarding Plate tectonics is notcorrect?A. Tectonic plates are able to move because theEarth's lithosphere has a higher strength thanthe underlying asthenosphereB. The Earth's lithosphere is broken up intoTectonic PlatesC. Along divergent plate boundaries, subductioncarries plates into the mantleD. Tectonic plates are composed of Oceaniclithosphere and thicker Continental lithosphereAns: A

1014. The largest iron-producing region of USAisA. 1A, 2C, 3B, 4DB. 1C, 2A, 3D, 4CC. 1A, 2B, 3C, 4DD. 1D, 2C, 3B, 4Ans: D

1015. The shortest day (longest night) in theNorthern Hemisphere isA. November 21B. December 22C. December 21D. June 21Ans: C

1016. Doon valley is able to grow rice becauseA. BlackB. RedC. AlluvialD. LateriteAns: B

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1017. The Rourkela Steel Plant was built on thebanks of theA. Bhadra RiverB. Brahmani RiverC. Bhima RiverD. Damodar RiverAns: B

1018. Which one of the following is not alagoon?A. Godavari : ManjraB. Mahanadi : WardhaC. Yamuna : BetwaD. Ganga : SoneAns: C

1019. Consider the following statements:1.Annual range of temperature is greater in thePacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean.2.Annual range of temperature is greater in theNorthern Hemisphere than that in the SouthernHemisphere. Which of the statements givenabove is/are correct?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

1020. When you travel in Himalayas, you willsee the following :1.Deep gorges2.U-turn river courses3.Parallel mountain ranges4.steep gradients causing land-sliding Which ofthe above can be said to be the evidences for theHimalayas being young fold mountains?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 3 and 4 onlyC. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 4 onlyAns: C

1021. Which country has the densest railwaynetwork in terms of per million people?A. France, Poland, JapanB. England, France, AustraliaC. Germany, India, South AfricaD. USA, Russia, GermanyAns: C

1022. Which one of the following rivers flowsinto the Arabian Sea?A. Cauveri, Godavari, Periyar, PennerB. Godavari, Penner, Cauveri, PeriyarC. Godavari, Cauveri, Penner, PeriyarD. Penner, Godavari, Periyar, CauveriAns: A

1023. An eastward flowing sub-surface countercurrent of the Pacific Ocean is known asA. Aborhas CurrentB. Cromwell CurrentC. Leeuwin CurrentD. Equatorial CurrentAns: D

1024. The group of small pieces of rockrevolving round the sun between the orbits ofMars and Jupiter are calledA. meteorsB. cometsC. meteoritesD. asteroidsAns: A

1025. Which one of the following countries hasreplaced Italy as the major importer of bauxitefrom India?A. DallonB. New YorkC. ChicagoD. RochesterAns: B

1026. Which of the following is/are uniquecharacteristic/ characteristics of equatorialforests?1.Presence of tall, closely set trees with crownsforming a continuous canopy2.Coexistence of a large number of species3.Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytesSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. 1 onlyB. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 2 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: D

1027. Which one of the following descriptions isappropriate for the term 'barotropic'?

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A. Isobars and isohalines are not parallel.B. Isobars and isotherms are not parallel.C. Isobars and isohalines are parallel.D. Isobars and isotherms are parallel.Ans: D

1028. What explains the eastward flow of theequatorial counter-current?A. Difference in salinity of waterB. Convergence of the two equatorial currentsC. Occurrence of the belt of calm near equatorD. The Earth's rotation on its axisAns: B

1029. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a highcontent ofA. PhosphorusB. AluminiumC. NitrogenD. CalciumAns: D

1030. Karewa are terraces of glacial originfound inA. Jhelum valleyB. Ravi valleyC. Alaknanda valleyD. Teesta valleyAns: A

1031. Which one among the following is not aBaltic nation?A. Only 1B. Neither 1 nor 2C. Only 2D. Both 1 and 2Ans: C

1032. Contact metamorphism isA. none of theseB. small scale heating and alteration of rock bylocalized igneous intrusionC. large scale heating and modification of rocksat subduction zonesD. structural alteration of rock through pressureAns: B

1033. Port Blair-the capital of Andaman andNicobar Islands, is located in which one of thefollowing islands?A. Uttar Pradesh

B. RajasthanC. MaharashtraD. Madhya PradeshAns: D

1034. Which of the following countries are thebest examples of highly scientific developmentand management of pastoral farming?A. USAB. BrazilC. AustraliaD. IndiaAns: D

1035. In wildlife conservation which one amongthe following best defines an 'endemic species'?A. LakshadweepB. Chilka LakeC. Gulf of KutchD. SundarbansAns: A

1036. The iron ore mined at Bailadila is mostlyA. magneticB. heratiteC. limoniteD. sideriteAns: B

1037. Consider the following statements aboutthe megacities of India :1.Population of each megacity is more than 5million.2.All the megacities are important sea ports.3.Megacities are either national or Statecapitals. Which of these statements are correct?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 and 3C. 2 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: B

1038. Consider the following climatic conditions(northern hemisphere): Temperature °C RainfallCm. J 3.9 4.7 F 4.4 5.7 M 8.3 8.2 A 14.4 9.2 M20.0 9.2 J 23.3 17.7 J 27.8 14.5 A 27.8 14.0 S22.3 12.7 O 18.3 7.0 N 12.2 5.0 D 6.7 3.5 Theseare most likely to be found in the natural regionsofA. Equatorial TypeB. Hot desert type

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C. Monsoon typeD. China typeAns: D

1039. The Tropic of Cancer does not passthroughA. Bhakra Nangal ProjectB. Damodar Valley ProjectC. Kosi ProjectD. Chambal ProjectAns: D

1040. Which among the following Statespossesses oil resources based on geographicallocation?A. AssamB. KeralaC. MeghalayaD. NagalandAns: D

1041. Mapping is an important technique forA. recording the results of geographic studiesB. both of theseC. visual comparison between areas, theirlocation and also the characteristics ofgeographic features of an area.D. none of theseAns: B

1042. Which of the following statementsregarding laterite soils of India are correct?1.They are generally red in colour.2.They are rich in nitrogen and potash.3.They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.4.Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on thesesoils.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. Only 2B. 1,2 and 3C. 1 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: D

1043. Read the following statements andSelect the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:1.Corals are mainly found in the tropical oceans.2.Corals need clean sediment free water.3.Corals are mainly found in deeper parts of the

ocean.4.Rain water promotes the growth of corals.Codes:A. Gulf of Po hai - ThailandB. Gulf of Carpentaria - ItalyC. Gulf of Sidra - LibyaD. Gulf of Tonking - Malaysia Exercise -2Ans: B

1044. Upto a height of 50 km from Earth, theatmosphere is composed ofA. nitrogen, oxygen, argon, minor gasesB. only nitrogen and oxygenC. only minor gases such as carbon dioxide,hydrogen, neon, helium, methane, etc.D. none of theseAns: A

1045. Which of the following are true withregard to temperature control of the atmosphereof a given place ?1.The major temperature contrasts on earth'ssurface are between land masses and oceans.2.During night, the water surface cools morerapidly than the land surface.3.Temperature generally decreases with latitudeon either side of the equator.4.Temperature rises to a maximum duringsummer and falls to a minimum during winter.A. BothB. ii onlyC. i onlyD. NoneAns: A

1046. There are major eras in moderngeological time scale.A. only twoB. fourC. threeD. fiveAns: B

1047. Arctic circle is located atA. 23° 27' S of the equatorB. 66° 30' S of the equatorC. 23° 27' N of the equatorD. 66° 30' N of the equatorAns: D

1048. Which of the following is the annual

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precipitation of an area?A. the total actual amount of rain, snow, hail,and sleetB. all forms of precipitation measured afterconversion to equal quantity of iceC. all forms of precipitation converted to thequantity of liquid waterD. the total amount of rain per year, irrespectiveof snow, hail, and sleetAns: C

1049. Which of the following is/are theadvantage /advantages of practising dripirrigation?A. small scale heating and alteration of rock bylocalized igneous intrusionB. large scale heating and modification of rocksat subduction zonesC. structural alteration of rock through pressureD. None of theseAns: B

1050. Which among the following statementsabout the North Atlantic Drift is/are correct?1.It keeps the west coast of Northern Europe icefree.2.It is responsible for the warm air mass whichinteracts with the cold air mass from the Polarregion and causes rainfall in Western Europe.3.It meets the Labrador current near VancouverIsland and causes dense fog.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelowA. A - 2; B - 4; C - 1; D - 3B. A - 2; B - 1; C - 4; D - 3C. A - 3; B - 1; C - 4; D - 2D. A - 3; B - 4; C - 1; D - 2Ans: A

1051. From West to East, which one of thefollowing is the correct sequence of Hills?A. SahyadriB. SatpuraC. AjantaD. AravalliAns: D

1052. Composite volcanoes areA. made of magma ranging from basalt tograniteB. about 100 to 3,500 m tall

C. made from alternate layers of lava flows andexploded rockD. all are correctAns: D

1053. Which of the following pairs is correct?City - RiverA. Rome - SeineB. Paris - TiberC. Baghdad - TigrisD. Bonn - DanubeAns: C

1054. Duncan pass is located betweenA. South Andaman and Car NicobarB. South Andaman and Little AndamanC. North Andaman and South AndamanD. North Andaman and Car NicobarAns: A

1055. Which of the following pairs of States ofIndia indicates the easternmost andWesternmost State?A. Arunachal Pradesh and GujaratB. Arunachal Pradesh and RajasthanC. Assam and GujaratD. Assam and RajasthanAns: A

1056. The term 'Swash' refers toA. Sideward movement of sea water up thebeach after the breaking of a wave.B. Backward movement of sea water at thebeach after the breaking of a wave.C. Oblique movement of sea water at the beachafter the breaking of a wave.D. Forward movement of sea water up the beachafter the breaking of a wave.Ans: B

1057. In the areas of intensive cultivation withexcessive use of irrigation, especially in areas ofgreen revolution, the fertile alluvial soils arebecoming saline. What should be added in thesoil to solve the problem of salinity?A. BothB. II onlyC. I onlyD. NoneAns: D

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1058. When there is noon at G. M .T. meridianpeople on another place of the Earth are takingtheir 6 o'clock morning tea. The longitude of theplace isA. 17° 30' EB. 7° 30' WC. 172° 30' ED. 90° WAns: B

1059. The refining capacity of crude oil ishighest in theA. Gujarat oil refineryB. Vishakhapatnam oil refineryC. Mathura oil refineryD. Haldia oil refineryAns: A

1060. The following are the major oilseedsproduced in India:1.Sesamum2.Mustard3.Groundnut4.Soyabean Which one of the following is thecorrect sequence of the descending order of thequantity of their production?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 2 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

1061. The oceans' temperature change muchmore slowly than the atmosphere's temperaturebecauseA. air is denser than waterB. oceans have much more dissolved gasesC. none of theseD. water is denser than airAns: A

1062. Consider the following statements : Asper 2001 Census1.the two States with the lowest sex ratio areHaryana and Punjab.2.the two States with the lowest population persq km of area are Meghalaya and Mizoram.3.Kerala has both the highest literacy rate andsex ratio. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3C. 3 onlyD. 1 and 3Ans: A

1063. Which of the following three rivers of thepeninsula India have the Amarkantak region astheir source?A. Arunachal PradeshB. Himachal PradeshC. SikkimD. Jammu and KashmirAns: D

1064. When water freezes in the polar seas thesaltsA. it lies under westerly winds which blow overthe Gulf Stream DriftB. it is near the seaC. it receives only light falls of snowD. it is on the western side of the continentAns: D

1065. Relate the following: A. Dry forests in theGanga Delta B. Tropical Savannah C. Mangroveforests D. Monsoons deciduous I. Sunderbans inWest Bengal II. Central Plateaus, hills of MadhyaPradesh III. Lushai Hills, Andaman Islands IV.Continuous belt forests of land through Punjab,Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. A B C DA. (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)B. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)C. (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)D. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)Ans: A

1066. The most indigenous atomic power plantis situated atA. TarapurB. KotaC. TrombayD. KalpakkamAns: D

1067. Solar eclipse occurs onA. full moon dayB. new moon dayC. last quarter dayD. first quarter dayAns: B

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1068. Which one among the following coversthe highest percentage of forest area in theworld?A. Tropical Monsoon forestsB. Temperate Deciduous forestsC. Temperate Coniferous forestsD. Tropical Rain forestsAns: C

1069. Precambrian era starts at around millionyears ago and ends around million years ago.A. 4,600; 100B. 4,600; 542C. 3,600; 470D. 4,600; 270Ans: B

1070. Consider the following statements :1.Alamatti dam is on the Cauvery river.2.Mettur dam in on the Krishna river.3.Gandhi Sagar Reservoir is on the Chambalriver. Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 2 ; D – 1B. A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 1 ; D – 2C. A – 3 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 2D. A – 3 ; B – 4 ; C – 2 ; D – 1Ans: D

1071. Turkey is located between [IAS Prelims2014 - I]A. 2, 3 and 4B. 1 onlyC. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: A

1072. The following sectors are importantconsumers of natural gas in India:1.Power2.Industry3.Fertilizers4.Production of liquefied petroleum gas Thecorrect sequence of the descending order, interms of the consump-tion of natural gas bythem isA. 2, 1, 3, 4B. 1, 3, 2, 4C. 2, 4, 3, 1D. 1, 3, 4, 2Ans: C

1073. A geographic region has followingcharacterstics:1.Warm and dry climate2.Mild and wet winter3.Evergreen oak trees The above features arethe distinct characteristics of which one of thefollowing regions ?A. Atlantic coast of North AmericaB. Eastern ChinaC. Central AsiaD. MediterraneanAns: D

1074. The Narmada river flows to the west,while most other large peninsular rivers flow tothe east. Why?1.It occupies a linear rift valley.2.It flows between the Vindhyas and theSatpuras.3.The land slopes to the west from Central India.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. 1 and 3B. 2 and 3C. NoneD. 1 onlyAns: D

1075. The capital of Austria isA. BudapestB. BelgradeC. BucharestD. ViennaAns: D

1076. Why is there a severe difference in theclimates of Northern and Southern Hemisphere?A. None of the aboveB. Due to rotation of the earth around its axisC. Both of the aboveD. Due to revolution of the earth around the sunof its orbitAns: A

1077. The last major glacial period began about20,00,000 years before present and is commonlyknown asA. Paleocene or Ice AgeB. Holocene or Ice AgeC. Pleistocene or Ice AgeD. Pliocene or Ice Age

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Ans: C

1078. What could be the main reason/reasonsfor the formation of African and Eurasian desertbelt ?1.It is located in the sub-tropical high pressurecells.2.It is under the influence of warm oceancurrents. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct in this context ?A. 1 onlyB. 2 onlyC. Neither 1 nor 2D. Both 1 and 2Ans: A

1079. Which of the following statementsregarding jhum cultivation in India are correct ?1.It is largely practised in North-Eastern Indianstates.2.It is referred to as 'slash and burn' technique.3.In it, the fertility of soil is exhausted in a fewyears.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow :A. 1 and 2B. 3 and 4C. 2 and 3D. 1 and 4Ans: D

1080. What is the correct descending order ofthe following states area-wise? A. AndhraPradesh B. Bihar C. Madhya Pradesh D. UttarPradeshA. D, C, B, AB. B, D, A, CC. C, D, B, AD. C, D, A, BAns: D

1081. Biogeography includesA. Use of biology and deals with the distributionof plant and animal life.B. Study of biology in association withgeographyC. none of theseD. Both of theseAns: A

1082. Which is the shortest route from Moscow

to San Francisco?A. RussiaB. FranceC. CanadaD. U.S.AAns: D

1083. Which of the following States producesmaximum quantity of lignite?A. GujaratB. Jammu & KashmirC. Tamil NaduD. RajasthanAns: C

1084. Which one of the following is thecontinent with the highest mean elevation in theworld?A. South AmericaB. AsiaC. North AmericaD. AntarcticaAns: D

1085. As a result of abrasive action of scouring,glacial melt water can have a light, cloudyappearance and is calledA. glacial depositB. glacial milkC. glacial polishD. none of theseAns: B

1086. Which one of the following statements istrue according to 1991 Census data?A. U.P. has the highest density of population inIndiaB. Himachal Pradesh has the highest female tomale sex ratio in IndiaC. Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in IndiaD. West Bengal has the highest growth rate ofpopulation in IndiaAns: C

1087. Consider the following crops of India1.Cowpea2.Green gram3.Pigeon pea Which of the above is/are used aspulse, fodder and green manure?A. 1 and 2B. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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C. 1, 2 and 3D. 3 and 4Ans: B

1088. The ports on either end of the Suez canalareA. Lake MalawiB. Lake TangunjikaC. Lake AssalD. Lake ChadAns: D

1089. The North Temperate zone experiencesautumn, whenA. the sun returns to the equatorB. the sun is directly overhead the equatorC. the sun is at the Tropic of CancerD. the sun is directly overhead the Tropic ofCancerAns: A

1090. Which one is not an importantcharacteristic of the Himalayan rivers ?A. Each of Andhra Pradesh and KarnatakaB. Andhra Pradesh onlyC. Each of Tamil Nadu and KeralaD. Karnataka onlyAns: A

1091. The Banihal pass is in theA. Kuma on HimalayasB. Assam HimalayasC. Punjab HimalayasD. Kashmir HimalayasAns: D

1092. In India, in which one of the followingtypes of forests is teak a dominant tree species?A. Tropical thorn scrub forestB. Tropical rain forestC. Tropical moist deciduous forestD. Temperate forest with grasslandsAns: C

1093. With reference to 'Changpa' community ofIndia, consider the following statement :1.They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand.2.They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a finewool.3.They are kept in the category of ScheduledTribes. Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 3 onlyAns: C

1094. Gujarat has experienced drought for fourconsecutive years because ofA. Subsiding air massesB. Change in the direction of trade windsC. Western disturbancesD. Successive monsoon failureAns: D

1095. Consider the following statements:1.Clouds generally reflects some of the sunlightin different directions and the rest is absorbed.2.Nearly 90% of the water vapour lies below 12km of the atmosphere.3.Water vapour does not exceed 3 percent to 4percent of total volume of air.4.Nitrogen serves mainly as dilutant anddissolver. Which of the above statements is/arenot correct?A. 1, 2 and 4B. 1 and 4C. 2 and 3D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: D

1096. Upto a height of 50 km from Earth, theatmosphere is composed ofA. High latitude easterliesB. Tropical easterliesC. DoldrumsD. WesterliesAns: D

1097. The leading producer of silver isA. MexicoB. U.S.A.C. U.S.S.R.D. South AfricaAns: B

1098. The location of iron and steel mills inIndia is determined in the order of theavailability factor ofA. coking coal, manganese, iron ore andlimestone

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B. iron ore, coking coal, limestone andmanganeseC. coking coal, iron core, limestone andmanganeseD. iron ore, manganese, limestone and cokingcoalAns: C

1099. The Great Barrier Reef is broken in gapsbecause ofA. outpouring of river water into the seaB. tropical cyclonesC. oceanic currentsD. wave actionAns: A

1100. The different phases of moon are causedbyA. changing angle of sunlight hitting the moonB. changing angle of earth with respect to moonC. none of theseD. changing angle of sunAns: B

1101. 'Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty andthe people used to be nomadic herders.' Theabove statement best describes which of thefollowing regions?A. Siberian TundraB. Central Asian SteppeC. North American PrairieD. African SavannahAns: B

1102. Which of the following naturalcharacteristics are associated with the drymonsoon forests of India?1.Annual rainfall is below 50 cm2.The trees have short roots3.Thorny shrubs and grasslands grow betweenthe trees4.Mango, mahus, sisam, keekar, etc., are theprominent treesSelect the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. 1 and 2B. 3 and 4C. 1, 2 and 3D. 2 and 4Ans: B

1103. Which one of the following is not asatellite of Jupiter?A. CallistoB. EuropaC. TitanD. IoAns: C

1104. Which one of the following countries doesnot border Lithuania?A. PolandB. BelarusC. LatviaD. UkraineAns: D

1105. Physiological population density is theratio ofA. Total population to urban land areaB. Total population to rural land areaC. Total population to total irrigated land areaD. Total population to total areaAns: C

1106. A person overflying India saw the naturalvegetation below in the sequential order oftropical evergreen forest, savanna, drydeciduous and deciduous. His flight was fromA. Trivandrum to DelhiB. Delhi to MaduraiC. Mumbai to BhubaneswarD. Kolkata to DelhiAns: A

1107. The conclusion that Asia and Africa had asingle landmass is provided byA. The similarity in climate of certain regions ofAsia and AfricaB. The finding of same type of fossil in both theregionsC. The deserts in Asia and AfricaD. All of theseAns: D

1108. Which one of the following is also knownas Top Slip?A. Shifting cultivationB. Organic farmingC. Cultivation of high yielding varietiesD. Growing plants in glass-housesAns: D

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1109. The oldest mountains areA. SatpuraB. HimalayasC. VindhyasD. AravallisAns: D

1110. Which one among the following is a seawithout having a coastline?A. rivers drain out large amounts of freshwaterinto the seaB. warm and cold oceanic currents meetC. continental shelf is undulatingD. warm and cold atmospheric currents meetAns: A

1111. Which of the following is not correct?A. Alluvium -Rann of KutchB. Hurricane -A wind having a mean velocity ofless than 100 km per hourC. Doldrums -Equatorial low pressure zoneD. New Moore Island -IndiaAns: B

1112. Amongst the following Indian Stateswhich one has the minimum total forest cover?A. KeralaB. SikkimC. HaryanaD. GoaAns: C

1113. Sedimentary rocks are formed byA. none of theseB. burial, compression, and chemicalmodification of deposited weathered rock debrisC. chemical or physical modification of existingrockD. solidification of molten magma from themantleAns: B

1114. The type of igneous rock that form frommagma is a function ofA. all are correctB. temperature of solidificationC. the chemical composition of the magmaD. the rate of cooling, which influences thecrystallisation processAns: A

1115. Which of the following statements aretrue with regard to tropical monsoon climate? I.temperatures range from 32°C in the hot seasonto about 15oC in the cool season II. annualrainfall varies greatly III. the climate is bestdeveloped in the southern continents IV. itconsists of three main seasons that is, cool, dryseason; hot, dry season; hot, wet season C hooseyour answer from the following codes.A. I, II, and IVB. I and IVC. II, III, and IVD. II and IIIAns: A

1116. Punjab and Haryana receive rainfall fromA. Westerly disturbancesB. Both of the aboveC. Cyclones in Bay of BengalD. None of the aboveAns: B

1117. Which of the following sequences of theoil refineries of India as they occur from Southto North is correct?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 2 and 4C. 1, 2 and 3D. 1, 3 and 4Ans: C

1118. Doon valley is able to grow rice becauseA. there is a huge export demandB. other crops cannot be grownC. it has warm summers and snowmelt watersfor irrigationD. people in the valley are rice eatersAns: C

1119. Harvest moon isA. the time when moon rises at a point oppositeto the sunB. the full moon at harvest time in the northtemperate zoneC. the full moon occurring closest to theautumnal equinox, at about September 23D. all are correctAns: D

1120. The Neyveli thermal power plant is fed byA. Gondwana coal

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B. Quarternary coalC. Tertiary coalD. Cambrian CoalAns: C

1121. The tide of minimum rise is calledA. Ebb tideB. Neap tideC. none of theseD. Spring tideAns: B

1122. Daily weather map showing isobars is anexample ofA. Choropleth mapB. Isopleth mapC. Chorochromatic mapD. Choroschematic mapAns: B

1123. Which one of the following gives the threelargest states of India (in terms of geographicalarea) in the correct descending order?A. Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, AndhraPradeshB. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, RajasthanC. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, AndhraPradeshD. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,and Uttar PradeshAns: D

1124. The most populous nation in Africa isA. AlgeriaB. NigeriaC. EgyptD. NigerAns: B

1125. Among the following cities, which one isnearest to the tropic of cancer? [2003]A. NagpurB. JodhpurC. DelhiD. KolkataAns: D

1126. Which one of the following sets ofconditions is necessary for a good cultivation ofwheat?A. High temperature and heavy rainfall

B. High temperature and moderate rainfallC. Moderate temperature and moderate rainfallD. Low temperature and low rainfallAns: C

1127. 1.Cirrus ------------- A. feather2.Cumulus ---------- B. Heap3.Stratus ------------ C. Layer type4.Nimbus ------------ D. Rain cloudA. BrazilB. North AmericaC. ChinaD. EurasiaAns: A

1128. The Tropic of Cancer passes throughwhich one of the following?A. ChenabB. JhelumC. IndusD. BeasAns: C

1129. Consider the following statements:1.India is the only country in the worldproducing all the five known commercialvarieties of silk.2.India is the largest producer of sugar in theworld. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 2 onlyB. 1 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: D

1130. The Gutenberg Discontinuity is betweenA. the crust and the mantleB. the inner and outer coresC. the outer core and the lower mantleD. the upper and lower mantlesAns: C

1131. Which one of the following is the timerequired for the earth to return to a given pointin its orbit with reference to fixed stars called ?A. Solar yearB. Lunar yearC. Tropical yearD. Sidereal year

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Ans: B

1132. Which of the following two gulfs areconnected by Hormuz Strait?A. EtnaB. VesuviusC. StromboliD. KilimanjaroAns: A

1133. According to Census 2001, which one ofthe following Indian States has the maximumpopulation in India after Uttar Pradesh?A. Tamil NaduB. MaharashtraC. BiharD. West BengalAns: B

1134. Heavy rainfall affects soil byA. None of theseB. Increasing its acidityC. Increasing its alkalinityD. Reducing its fertilityAns: B

1135. Asthenosphere isA. partially moltenB. moltenC. solidD. liquidAns: A

1136. Which one of the following factors isresponsible for excessive soil erosion inChhotanagpur Plateau?A. heavy rain throughout the yearB. large scale felling of treesC. deep ploughing by tractorsD. loose sandy soilAns: B

1137. Saddle Peak', the highest peak ofAndaman and Nicobar islands, is located inA. Little AndamanB. Great NicobarC. Middle AndamanD. North AndamanAns: D

1138. 28.38° N and 77.12° E are the respective

latitude and longitude of which one of thefollowing places?A. somboraro channelB. Duncan passageC. Coco channelD. 10° channelAns: D

1139. The absence of which among thefollowing causes the temperature of theatmosphere to decrease with ascent, along withdecreasing density of air? I. Vegetation II. WaterIII. Carbon dioxide IV. Oxygen V. nitrogenA. II and IIIB. III and IVC. II and VD. I and IIAns: A

1140. Consider the following countries [2002]1.Albania2.Bosnia Herzegovina3.Croatia4.Macedonia Which of these countries has/haveAdriatic sea as a boundary?A. 4 onlyB. 3 and 4C. 1 and 2D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: D

1141. The river Jordan drains into theA. Gulf of SuezB. Adriatic GardenC. Reasca GardenD. Dead SeaAns: D

1142. Which of the following is the highestmountain peak of the U.S.A.?A. English, Chinese, Hindi, SpanishB. Chinese, English, Hindi, SpanishC. Hindi, Chinese, Spanish, EnglishD. Spanish, English, Chinese, HindiAns: B

1143. Which of the following industrial towns islocated on the Chhotanagpur plateau.A. Mahadeo Hills - Kaimur Hills - Satmala HillsB. Kaimur Hills - Mahadeo Hills - Satmala HillsC. Kaimur Hills - Satmala Hills - Mahadeo Hills

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D. Mahadeo Hills - Satmala Hills - Kaimur HillsAns: A

1144. What is the correct sequence of thedescending order of the following States inrespect of female literacy rates as per the 1991Census?1.Mizoram2.Kerala3.Goa4.Nagaland Choose the correct answer using thecodes given below :A. 2, 3, 1, 4B. 1, 2, 4, 3C. 2, 1, 3, 4D. 2, 3, 4, 1Ans: B

1145. The refining capacity of crude oil ishighest in theA. NH 4B. NH 5C. NH 6D. NH 7Ans: C

1146. In order of their distance from the Sun,which of the following planets lie between Marsand Uranus?A. Saturn and EarthB. Saturn and NeptuneC. Earth and JupiterD. Jupiter and SaturnAns: D

1147. The primitive tribes of Andaman aredescendants ofA. AustraloidsB. MongoloidsC. NegroidsD. CaucasoidsAns: C

1148. Following are the characteristics of anarea in India:1.Hot and humid climate2.Annual rainfall 200 cm3.Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres4.Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C 4Which one among the following crops are youmost likely to find in the area described above ?

A. MustardB. PepperC. CottonD. Virginia tobaccoAns: B

1149. The shortest air-route from Perth toLondon isA. Perth, Bombay, Rome, LondonB. Perth, Ankara, Paris, LondonC. Perth, Aden, Paris, LondonD. Perth, Mombasa, Rome, LondonAns: A

1150. Consider the following towns of India:1.Bhadrachalam2.Chanderi3.Kancheepuram4.Karnal Which of the above are famous for theproduction of traditional sarees/ fabric?A. A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4 ; E – 5B. A – 5 ; B – 4 ; C – 3 ; D – 2 ; E – 1C. A – 2 ; B – 3 ; C – 5 ; D – 4 ; E – 1D. A – 4 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 1 ; E – 5Ans: B

1151. The crop which grows in alluvial soil andneeds 150 cm rainfall isA. SugarcaneB. WheatC. RiceD. GroundnutAns: C

1152. Which of the following statementsrelating to Indian agriculture is/are correct ?1.India has the World's largest cropped area.2.Cropping pattern is dominated by cereal crop.3.The average size of an Indian farm holding istoo small for several agricultural operations.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow :A. Only 1B. Both 1 and 2C. Neither 1 nor 2D. Only 2Ans: C

1153. Consider the following statements :1.According to the Census 2001, Kerala has thesmallest gap in male and female literacy rates

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among the 28 states of India (Delhi andPondicherry not included).2.According to the Census 2001, Rajasthan hasliteracy rate above the national average literacyrate Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. 1 onlyB. Both 1 and 2C. 2 onlyD. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: C

1154. Which one among the following rivers isthe longest?A. AmurB. CongoC. LenaD. AmazonAns: D

1155. The latest plant producing stainless steelis located atA. HospetB. SalemC. VizagD. BokaroAns: B

1156. Latvia does not share its borders withwhich one of the following countries? [2004]A. LithuaniaB. RussiaC. EstoniaD. PolandAns: D

1157. Which of the following minerals found ina natural way in the state of Chhattisgarh?1.Bauxite2.Dolomite3.Iron ore4.TinSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 2, 4, 3 and 1B. 2, 3, 4 and 1C. 1, 4, 3 and 2D. 1, 3, 4 and 2Ans: B

1158. Which of the following is not associated

with oilfields in India?A. BothB. II onlyC. I onlyD. NoneAns: D

1159. Brightest star as seen from the EarthA. Eta CarinaeB. Dog Star (Sirius)C. Rigel KentaurusD. BetelgeuxAns: C

1160. The time at a place is determined byA. the parallels of latitudeB. distance from equatorC. the parallels of longitudeD. distance from prime meridianAns: C

1161. Maximum thickness of sediments is foundoverA. Continental riseB. Continental slopeC. Continental shelfD. None of the aboveAns: B

1162. Which one of the following is the correctsequence of the given towns of Pakistan whilemoving from the North towards the South?A. Peshawar - Gujarawala - Multan - IslamabadB. Peshawar - Islamabad - Gujarawala - MultanC. Islamabad - Gujarawala - Peshawar - MultanD. Islamabad - Multan - Peshawar – GujarawalaAns: B

1163. The longest era of the classification of thehistory of the Earth isA. Cenozoic eraB. Pre-Cambrian eraC. Mesozoic eraD. Paleozoic eraAns: B

1164. The Genetic Engineering ApprovalCommittee, whose permission is required forcultivation of any genetically modified crop suchas Bt Cotton in India, is under the UnionMinistry of :

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A. Tropical Moist ForestsB. Tropical Dry ForestsC. Tropical Sub-humid ForestsD. Tropical Humid ForestsAns: C

1165. Which of the following stream systemsdissects Aravalli range?A. Ganga, SaraswatiB. Narmada, SonC. Betwa, KoinaD. Banas, LuniAns: D

1166. The four seasons of the Earth, winter,spring, summer and autumn, are characterisedby differences inA. average temperatureB. none of theseC. both of theseD. the amount of time that the sun is in the skyeach dayAns: C

1167. 'They are people of yellow complexion,oblique eyes, high cheek bones, sparse hair andmedium height.' The reference here is toA. NegroidsB. MongoloidsC. Nordic AryansD. AustricsAns: B

1168. The imaginary line on the Earth's surface,which closely follows the 180° meridian, iscalled theA. Prime MeridianB. EquatorC. International Date LineD. Tropic of CancerAns: C

1169. Latvia does not share its borders withwhich one of the following countries?A. EstoniaB. LithuaniaC. RussiaD. PolandAns: D

1170. The polar diameter of the Earth is shorter

than its equatorial diameter byA. 30 kmB. 43 kmC. 25 kmD. 80 kmAns: B

1171. A team of scientists at BrookhavenNational Laboratory including those from Indiacreated the heaviest antimatter (anti-heliumnucleus). What is/are the implication/implications of the creation of antimatter?1.It will make mineral prospecting and oilexploration easier and cheaper.2.It will help probe the possibility of theexistence of stars and galaxies made ofantimatter.3.It will help understand the evolution of theuniverse.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow :A. 2 and 3B. 1 onlyC. 1, 2 and 3D. 3 onlyAns: B

1172. About 95 per cent of active volcanoesoccur at the I. plate subduction zones II.transform faults III. island arcs IV. mid-oceanicridges C hoose your answer from the followingcodes.A. I. OnlyB. I. and II.C. allD. I. and IV.Ans: D

1173. Most industrialized country in ASEAN isA. IraqB. IranC. VenezuelaD. Saudi ArabiaAns: A

1174. Which one of the following is located inthe Bastar region?A. Environment and ForestsB. AgricultureC. Rural-DevelopmentD. Commerce and Industry

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Ans: A

1175. The proportion of forest to the totalnational geographical area of India as envisagedby the National Forest Policy isA. 33.3%B. 42.3%C. 30.3%D. 38.3%Ans: A

1176. Gutenberg discontinuity lies betweenA. Transition zone and lower mantleB. core and upper mantleC. upper mantle and transition zoneD. lower mantle and outer core 4.99Ans: B

1177. Due to their extensive rice cultivation,some regions may be contributing to globalwarming. To what possible reason/reasons is thisis attributable?1.The anaerobic conditions associated with ricecultivation cause the emission of methane.2.When nitrogen based fertilizers are used,nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 1 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2 and 4 onlyAns: C

1178. Consider the following statements: InIndia, the problem of soil erosion is associatedwith 4.2371.excessive rainfall2.deforestation3.excessive cultivation4.over-grazing. Of these statements,A. 1, 2 and 3 are correctB. 2, 3 and 4 are correctC. 2 and 4 are correctD. 1 and 2 are correctAns: C

1179. Which of the following is the lowest pointof Africa?A. Central EuropeB. Australia

C. South AfricaD. ArgentinaAns: D

1180. Consider the following statements1.Black Fellow: Australian aborigines.2.Yuit: Inhabitants of Siberia and St. Lawrenceisland of Alaska Which of the above statementsis/are true?A. KobeB. TokyoC. OsakaD. YuwahaAns: B

1181. Consider the following statements :1.Troposphere varies in its thickness betweenequator and poles.2.Stratosphere does not experience NormalLapse Rate.3.Ozone layer occurs in the Mesosphere.4.Ionosphere lies between Stratosphere andMesosphere. Which of these statements arecorrect ?A. Both 1 and 2B. 2 onlyC. 1 onlyD. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: A

1182. The irregularity in the amount of rain indifferent parts of the north Indian plains, duringdifferent years, is mainly due to theA. SunderbansB. KanchenjungaC. Nanda DeviD. Gulf of MannarAns: D

1183. Where is the ocean current called the'Gulf Stream' found?A. SpringB. NeapC. DiurnalD. FallAns: A

1184. Below, data regarding cultivation of aparticular type of crop in four states/UnionTerritories is given. Of the following which isthis cultivated crop? State /Union Territory :

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Area under Cultivation (Million hectares) Kerala: 108 Tamil Nadu : 8 Karnataka : 2 Andaman &Nicobar Islands : 0.8 Choose the correct answerfrom the codes given below:A. CoffeeB. RubberC. TeaD. RiceAns: B

1185. What is the correct sequence of thefollowing Indian states in descending order oftheir length of surface roads per 100 km2 oftheir area?1.Haryana2.Maharashtra3.Punjab4.Tamil NaduSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow: Codes: A B C DA. 3 4 1 2B. 4 3 1 2C. 3 4 2 1D. 4 2 3 1Ans: D

1186. Which one of the following lakes forms aninternational boundary between Tanzania andUganda?A. ChicagoB. BostonC. St. PaulD. MilwaukiAns: D

1187. Scientists have determined thetemperature near the Earth's centre 1,000°Chotter than was reported in an experiment run20 years ago atA. 5,000° CelsiusB. None of theseC. 6,000° CelsiusD. 4,000° CelsiusAns: B

1188. The Ravva offshore block, with greatpotential for oil, is locate3d inA. Palar-Pennar basinB. Mahanadi basinC. Cauvery basinD. Krishna-Godavari basin

Ans: D

1189. Which of the following is the maindifference between the Western and EasternGhats?A. RajasthanB. Jammu and KashmirC. Tamil NaduD. ChhattisgarhAns: B

1190. The term that best describes the shape ofthe Earth isA. ellipseB. sphereC. geoidD. globeAns: C

1191. In India, in which one of the followingareas are the tropical evergreen forests found ?A. Periyar Wildlife SanctuaryB. Manjira Wildlife SanctuaryC. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary andNational ParkD. Ismlipal National ParkAns: D

1192. Which one of the following regions of Asiais experiencing the highest annual growth rateof population?A. South-East AsiaB. Central AsiaC. South AsiaD. West AsiaAns: C

1193. One will NOT have to pass through theSuez Canal while going from Mumbai toA. AlexandriaB. Port SaidC. BenghaziD. SuezAns: D

1194. There are two places P and Q. Thelongitudes of P and Q are 45° E and 60°Wrespectively. What will be the difference in theirlocal times?A. Both places will have the same local timeB. 3.5 hours

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C. 7 hoursD. 6 hoursAns: C

1195. Which one of the following states borderUttar Pradesh?1.Punjab2.Rajasthan3.Chhattisgarh4.JharkhandSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow:A. 1 and 4B. 1 and 3C. 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2, 3 and 4Ans: C

1196. Life expectancy is highest in the world in:A. GermanyB. NorwayC. JapanD. CanadaAns: B

1197. In the Cauvery River water dispute, whichone of the following groups of states areconcerned?A. AsomB. ManipurC. West BengalD. TripuraAns: D

1198. Consider the following statements. (I)Linear pattern: Such patterns of ruralsettlements are found in plain areas or wideinter montane valleys. (II) Rectangular pattern:In such settlements houses are located along aroad, railway line, and river, canal edge of avalley or along a levee. Which is / are correctoption?A. Caucasoid RaceB. Negroid RaceC. MongoloidD. Australoid RaceAns: D

1199. Which among the following NationalHighway routes is the longest?A. Kolkata-Hajira

B. Pune-MachilipatnamC. Agra-MumbaiD. Chennai-ThaneAns: A

1200. In which one of the following is Maltalocated? [2008]A. North SeaB. Black SeaC. Mediterranean SeaD. Baltic SeaAns: C

1201. Through which one of the followingStraits, does a tunnel connect the UnitedKingdom and France?A. The Japanese and Chinese coastsB. The North Atlantic coast of AfricaC. The east coast of North AmericaD. The southern coast of Australia and parts ofthe western coast of North and South AmericaAns: C

1202. Rana Pratap Sagar is located inA. Uttar PradeshB. MaharashtraC. HaryanaD. RajasthanAns: D

1203. Which one of the following mountains isformed due to convergence of one oceanic andone continental plate?A. AlpsB. AndesC. AppalachiansD. UralsAns: B

1204. Which one of the following mountainranges is spread over only one State in India?A. AjantaB. AravalliC. SatpuraD. SahyadriAns: A

1205. Which of the following statementsregarding laterite soils of India are correct?1.They are generally red in colour.2.They are rich in nitrogen and potash.

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3.They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.4.Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on thesesoils.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 2, 3 and 4C. 1 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: C

1206. Which of the following are true withrespect to sedimentary rocks? I. The rocks aredeposited in layers II. At times the particles ofrock are wholly organic in nature III. The rocksare not crystalline IV. Their structure isdetermined by great pressure or heatA. I, II, and IIIB. II and IIIC. I and IID. I and IVAns: A

1207. What causes the four seasons on Earth?A. all of theseB. The annual motion of the EarthC. Earth's inclined axis is fixedD. Earth's axis at 66 1/2° to the plane of its orbitAns: A

1208. Eskers and Drumlins are features, formedbyA. The action of windB. Glacial actionC. Underground waterD. Running waterAns: B

1209. Consider the following statements:1.Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.2.Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.3.Dharwars are famous for petroleum. Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct?A. 2 onlyB. NoneC. 2 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: C

1210. 200 cm of rainfall, 20°C of temperatureand well drained land is ideal for the cultivation

ofA. RiceB. TeaC. RubberD. CoffeeAns: B

1211. Fog is common around Newfoundlandcoast becauseA. The rainfall is heavyB. High tides cause stormsC. Icebergs melt around the coastD. Warm and cold currents meetAns: D

1212. Sunda Trench lies inA. PrecipitationB. HumidityC. All the aboveD. TemperatureAns: B

1213. The major forest product in India isA. Fuel woodB. Cane productsC. TimberD. ResinAns: C

1214. 'From Aceh in the far north west toTorres Strait in the east 5000 miles, almost asfar as from London to Baghadad. Thearchipelago has 14,000 islands, some mereequatorial rocks, others some of the largest inthe world.' This description best fits:A. Tasman SeaB. MegallanC. Cook StraitsD. Great Barrier ReefAns: D

1215. Savanna natural region is characterizedby which one of the following?A. East EuropeB. South AfricaC. South AmericaD. West EuropeAns: B

1216. Which one of the following is a lagoon?A. Pulicat lake

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B. Chilka lakeC. Preiyar lakeD. Ashtamudi lakeAns: B

1217. Consider the following statements :1.Either of the two belts over the oceans atabout 30 to 35 N and S Latitudes is known asHorse Latitude.2.Horse latitudes are low pressure belts. Whichof the statements given above is/are correct?A. 2 onlyB. 1 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: B

1218. 'From Archipelago in the far northwest toTorres Strait in the east is 5000 miles, almost asfar as from London to Baghdad. The Archipelagohas 14,000 islands, some mere equatorial rocks,others some of the largest in the world.' Thisdescription best fitsA. West IndiesB. IndonesiaC. PhilippinesD. JapanAns: B

1219. In the South Atlantic and South EasternPacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone doesnot originate. What is the reason?A. Sea Surface temperature are lowB. Absence of land in those regionsC. Coriolis force is too weakD. Inter Tropical Convergence Zone seldomoccursAns: D

1220. Which of the following crops are mostsuitable for cultivation under scanty rainfallconditions?1.Horse gram2.Rice3.Mustard4.WheatSelect the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. 2 and 3B. 1 and 2C. 2 and 4

D. 1 and 3Ans: D

1221. Which one of the following statements isnot true about the Coriolis Force?A. It is the effect of earth's rotation.B. It is maximum over polar region.C. It is directly related to frictional force.D. It is proportional to wind speed.Ans: D

1222. The Central Building Research Institue islocated at :A. NH 5B. NH 11C. NH 9D. NH 7Ans: C

1223. The correct sequence in decreasing orderof the four sugarcane producing States in IndiaisA. U.P., Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, AndhraPradeshB. Maharashtra, U.P., Tamil Nadu, AndhraPradeshC. U.P., Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, TamilNaduD. Maharashtra, U.P., Andhra Pradesh, TamilNaduAns: A

1224. Plantation agriculture is most widespreadinA. Rainfall in winter onlyB. Rainfall throughout the yearC. An extremely short dry seasonD. A definite dry and wet seasonAns: C

1225. Ecliptic circle is so named becauseA. both of these are correctB. eclipses occur only when the moon is on ornear this pathC. it is the apparent great-circle annual path ofthe sunD. none of theseAns: B

1226. There is an urgent need for setting upmore atomic power stations in India, mainly

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becauseA. none of theseB. large areas of the country do not have coalC. enough uranium and thorium deposits areavailableD. petroleum are not enoughAns: B

1227. Tides are the rise and fall in the level ofthe oceans and seas and is due to theA. centrifuged force set up by the rotation of theearth and the moon round their common centresB. all are correctC. gravitational pull of the moon and the sunD. sunAns: B

1228. Which one of the following places is notlocated on the bank of river Ganga?A. Bara Lacha PassB. Rohtang PassC. Khardung LaD. Nathu LaAns: D

1229. 'Sal' trees are concentrated inA. Madhya PradeshB. Tamil NaduC. BiharD. AssamAns: D

1230. Which of the following metals is extractedfrom the Monazite sand found in plenty in India?A. UraniumB. CopperC. ThoriumD. GoldAns: C

1231. Where is the Nanda Devi peak located?A. Various parallel ranges of the Himalayas forma convex arcB. Indus, Sutlej and Brahmaputra rivers areexamples of antecedent drainageC. The Himalayas are wider in the east than inthe westD. There exist syntaxial bends at both theterminals of the HimalayasAns: D

1232. The most important fishing grounds of theworld are found in the regions whereA. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 4C. 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: C

1233. Arrange the following countries in thedescending order of their wheat production andSelect the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:1.China2.India3.Russia4.U.S.A.A. A – 3 ; B – 1 ; C – 2 ; D – 4B. A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 2 ; D – 1C. A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4D. A – 2 ; B – 1 ; C – 4 ; D – 3Ans: C

1234. Terrace cultivation is practiced mostlyA. On tops of hillsB. In urban areasC. In undulating tractsD. On slopes of mountainsAns: D

1235. When the moon completely blocks out thesun for as long as 7 to 8 minutesA. total lunar eclipse occursB. partial solar eclipse occursC. partial lunar eclipse occursD. total solar eclipse occursAns: D

1236. Hydroelectric project is located atA. HaldiaB. KorbaC. PykaraD. DebariAns: C

1237. Which of the following sectors of theeconomy is state-owned and its service sector isa public enterprise?A. PlantationB. IrrigationC. AgricultureD. Forests

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Ans: D

1238. Which is the only uniform region of theEarth's interior?A. lower mantleB. outer coreC. inner coreD. crustAns: A

1239. In which one of the following places is theForest Survey of India (FSI), a nationalorganisation engaged in forest cover mapping,forest inventory and training in the field ofremote sensing and GIS, located?A. A species confined to a particular region andnot found anywhere elseB. When the critical number of a speciesdeclines in a forest due to parasitic attackC. A species which is cosmopolitan and can becommonly found in biosphereD. An endangered species which is found in afew restricted areas on the EarthAns: B

1240. Out of all the Biosphere Reserves in India,four have been recognized on the WorldNetwork by UNESCO. Which one of thefollowing is not one of them?A. The leaf extract of this plant has theproperties of antihistaminesB. It is a source of high quality biodieselC. The gum made from its seeds is used in theextraction of shale gasD. The oil extracted from seeds is used in themanufacture of biodegradable plasticsAns: C

1241. Consider the following statements.Identify the right ones. I. A mineral is a naturalsubstance of organic or inorganic origin withdefinite chemical and physical properties. II. Onthe basis of chemical and physical properties,minerals may be grouped undertwo maincategories of metallic and non-metallicA. BokaroB. RourkelaC. DurgapurD. BhilaiAns: A

1242. Tropic of Cancer is located atA. 23° 27' S of the equatorB. 66° 30' N of the equatorC. 66° 30' S of the equatorD. 23° 27' N of the equatorAns: D

1243. Where is the Maikal range situated ?A. Beas and Chenab onlyB. Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej onlyC. Beas and Ravi onlyD. Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satlej and YamunaAns: B

1244. Tropical cyclone storms occurring inPhilippines, Japan and China seas are known asA. thunderstormsB. tornadosC. hurricaneD. typhoonsAns: D

1245. Which of the following countries is calledKampuchea?A. SeychellesB. CambodiaC. ZambiaD. VietnamAns: B

1246. Which of the following places are knownfor paper manufacturing industry?1.Yamuna nagar2.Guwahati3.Shahabad4.Ballarpur Choose the correct answer using thecodes given below : Codes :A. 1, 3 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1, 2 and 3D. 1, 2 and 4Ans: B

1247. Where are Tapovan and VishnugarhHydroelectric Projects located?A. RajasthanB. Madhya PradeshC. UttarakhandD. Uttar PradeshAns: C

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1248. The distance of India from north to southisA. 3000 kmsB. 3214 kmsC. 3400 kmsD. 2933 kmsAns: B

1249. Which of the following rivers has a 'bird'sfoot' delta?A. The BrahmaputraB. The AmazonC. The MississippiD. The NileAns: C

1250. Who wrote 'Geographia Generalis'?A. PtolemyB. None of theseC. HerodotusD. Bernhardus VareniusAns: D

1251. Which one of the following countries island locked? [2003]A. BoliviaB. UruguayC. SurinamD. PeruAns: A

1252. Among the sources of power, India haslargest reserves ofA. oilB. coalC. natural gasD. atomic powerAns: B

1253. The alluvial soils of the Gangetic Valleyare described asA. AzonalB. None of theseC. ZonalD. Intra-zonalAns: A

1254. Consider the following temperature andrainfall data: Month Temperature °C Rainfall cmJanuary 6.7 14.0 February 6.7 13.2 March 7.211.4 April 8.9 9.4 May 11.1 8.1 June 13.9 8.1

July 15.0 9.6 August 15.0 12.2 September 13.910.4 October 11.1 14.4 November 8.9 14.0December 7.8 16.8 The climate to which thisdata pertains isA. West European typeB. Mediterranean typeC. China typeD. St. Lawrence typeAns: A

1255. Spring tide occurs atA. new moon and full moon when the Earth, themoon and the sun are in a lineB. first and last quarter of the moon when theEarth and the sun are at right anglesC. first and last quarter of the moon when theEarth and the sun are in lineD. new moon and full moon when the Earth andthe sun are at right anglesAns: A

1256. Teak and Sal are products ofA. NaroraB. SriharikotaC. KotaD. KakraparAns: A

1257. Consider the following statements [2003]1.Longitude of Jabalpur's location is betweenthose of Indore and Bhopal.2.Latitude of Aurangabad's location is betweenthose of Vadodara and Pune.3.Bangalore is situated more South ward thanChennai. Which of these statements is/arecorrect?A. 1, 2 and 3B. Only 2C. 1 and 3D. 2 and 3Ans: D

1258. The satellites of which one of thefollowing countries have helped in thepreparation of a detailed and complete map ofAntarctica?A. CaribbeanB. CaliforniaC. Mississippi valleyD. Nile valleyAns: D

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1259. Dalbergia species is associated withwhich one of the following?A. RosewoodB. Cashew nutC. CoffeeD. TeaAns: A

1260. The study of earth's structure and therocks that make up the earth is calledA. GlaciologyB. GeologyC. HydrologyD. GeomorphologyAns: D

1261. Nanga Parbat has a height ofA. 8,136 mB. 8,138 mC. 8,126 mD. 8,137 mAns: C

1262. If the difference in time of the two placesis 2 hours and 20 minutes, then the difference intheir longitudes will beA. 45°B. 30°C. 40°D. 35°Ans: D

1263. Volcanic eruptions do not occur in theA. Caribbean SeaB. Caspian SeaC. Baltic SeaD. Black SeaAns: C

1264. Which of the following are the rivers atthe delta mouths of which mangroves occurringin abundance?1.Narmada2.Subarnarekha3.Krishna4.Ganga Choose the correct answer from thecodes given below:A. 3 and 4B. 2 and 4C. 1 and 3D. 1, 3 and 4

Ans: B

1265. Which one of the following countries ofSouth-West Asia does not open out to theMediterranean Sea?A. IsraelB. JordanC. LebanonD. SyriaAns: B

1266. Which is the most urbanised State inIndia?A. PunjabB. GujaratC. MaharashtraD. Tamil NaduAns: D

1267. The Altazimuth system isA. both are correctB. used by astronomersC. used to give the position of a celestial objectD. none of these is correctAns: A

1268. Lucerne is aA. Cereal cropB. Fibre cropC. Foliage cropD. Fruit cropAns: C

1269. Ablation isA. after the snow falls the process by which theice crystals can be re-duced by the effect ofmelting and sublimationB. none of theseC. both are correctD. a phenomenon dominant in the summermonthsAns: D

1270. Which one of the following areas of Indiaproduces largest amount of cotton?A. North-western India and Gangetic WestBengalB. Plains of Northern IndiaC. North-western and Western IndiaD. Western and Southern IndiaAns: D

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1271. The Kiel canal connectsA. HokkaidoB. KyushuC. ShikokuD. HonshuAns: D

1272. The tributary of Indus which does notflow through Pakistan isA. RamgangaB. JhelumC. RaviD. GolaAns: B

1273. Consider the following statements i)Africa is the second largest continent after Asiaand is ten times the size of India ii) Also calledas The Dark Continent iii) It is the only continentthat crosses the Tropic of Cancer, Equator andTropic of Capricorn. Which of the above arecorrect?A. tribes which were earlier classified ascriminal tribesB. nomadic tribesC. tribes practising shifting cultivationD. tribes which are aboriginalsAns: B

1274. Which one of the following east flowingrivers of India has rift valley due to downwarping?A. Anamalai HillsB. Nilgiri HillsC. Cardamom HillsD. Shevaroy HillsAns: A

1275. An under cone isA. a small volcano, between 100 and 400 m tallB. all are correctC. developed from magma of basaltic tointermediate composition (andesite)D. made up of exploded rock blasted out of acentral vent at a high velocityAns: B

1276. In which one of the following region arethe Andes mountains located?A. Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean SeaB. Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea

C. Black Sea and Mediterranean SeaD. Black Sea and Caspian SeaAns: B

1277. Massive deforestation causesA. None of theseB. Soil erosionC. FamineD. FloodsAns: B

1278. The most important fishing grounds of theworld are found in the regions whereA. greenhouse effectB. terrestrial radiationC. insolationD. depletion of ozone layerAns: C

1279. The Almatti Dam is on the riverA. CauveryB. KrishnaC. GodavariD. MahanadiAns: B

1280. Watershed isA. topographic barriers which divide drainagebasins from each otherB. represents all of the stream tributaries thatflow to some location along the stream channelC. none of theseD. both are correctAns: D

1281. Ural industrial region is dominated byA. ElectronicsB. Car manufacturingC. Textile manufacturingD. Iron & steel industryAns: B

1282. Earthquakes are important in landformstudies because they can trigger catastrophicevents like1.Landslides and mudflows2.Glacier surges3.Tsunamis causing damage and shorelinechangesSelect the correct answer from the codes givenbelow.

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A. 3 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1 and 3Ans: B

1283. According to Census 2001, which one ofthe following Indian States has the maximumpopulation in India after Uttar Pradesh?A. West BengalB. Tamil NaduC. BiharD. MaharashtraAns: C

1284. Which one of the following statementsabout polar jet stream is not true?A. It supplies energy to the circulation of surfacestorms.B. It moves northwards during summer.C. Its velocity is greater during the summer.D. Its location roughly coincides with that of thepolar front.Ans: D

1285. Where does the Chambal rise?A. A-3; B-1; C-2; D-4B. A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4C. A-2; B-4; C-3; D-1D. A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1Ans: D

1286. The state which leads the others inmarine fisheries isA. KeralaB. Andhra PradeshC. Tamil NaduD. West BengalAns: A

1287. The dominant type of irrigation inPeninsular India is the irrigation byA. TankB. WellC. SprinklerD. CanalAns: A

1288. Which one of the following is the busiestocean route in the world?A. Albert

B. Mc kinleyC. KilaueaD. Mauna LaoAns: D

1289. Maximum production of paddy per unitwater consumption can be best achieved in aGEOGRAPHYA. Porous soilB. Impervious soilC. Soil that allows slow percolationD. Nonporous soilAns: C

1290. Which of the following affectsatmospheric pressure?A. ArgentinaB. BrazilC. ColombiaD. ChileAns: A

1291. Which of the following statements is notcorrect? Third World countriesA. include nearly 100 countries of the world4.129B. agriculture is the main occupationC. lead in industrial production and exportsD. comprise approximately 60 per cent of earth'ssurfaceAns: B

1292. What are the benefits of micro irrigation?I. Most efficient method of irrigation II.Increases crop productivity with less waterusage III. Saves electricity IV. Enhancesfertilizer use efficiency V. Reduces the problemsof water loggingA. 2 onlyB. 1 and 3 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: D

1293. 'Watergate' is name given toA. a dam across Hudson riverB. a gate of dam across MississippiC. the headquarters of the Democratic Party inWashingtonD. a fi ve star hotel in Los AngelesAns: C

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1294. General geography was written byA. PtolemyB. Bernhardus VareniusC. None of theseD. BlancheAns: B

1295. Consider the following statements :1.Alamatti dam is on the Cauvery river.2.Mettur dam in on the Krishna river.3.Gandhi Sagar Reservoir is on the Chambalriver. Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. 2-3-1-4B. 2-1-3-4C. 1-2-3-4D. 4-3-1-2Ans: B

1296. The river which flows between Vindhyaand Satpura ranges isA. GodavariB. MahanadiC. TaptiD. NarmadaAns: D

1297. Who amongst the following was the firstto state that the Earth was spherical?A. AristotleB. StraboC. CopernicusD. PtolemyAns: A

1298. The first hydroelectric power station wasconstructed in 1902 atA. PykaraB. MetturC. SivasamudramD. KundahAns: C

1299. Consider the following statements:1.Sikkim has the minimum area among the 28Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry notincluded).2.Chandigarh has the highest literacy rateamong Pondicherry, NCT of Delhi and otherUnion Territories.3.Maharashtra has the highest population after

Uttar Pradesh among the 28 Indian States (Delhiand Pondicherry not included). Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 2 and 3B. 3 onlyC. 1 and 2D. 1 onlyAns: B

1300. Which of the following places have theirstandard times, that are the same as GMT?1.Accra2.Dublin3.Madrid4.Lisbon Choose the correct answer from thecodes given below:A. 1, 2 and 4B. 1, 2 and 3C. 1, 3 and 4D. 2, 3 and 4Ans: A

1301. Which one of the following stars isnearest to the earth?A. SiriusB. SunC. Alpha CentauriD. PolarisAns: B

1302. Which one of the following countries hasreplaced Italy as the major importer of bauxitefrom India?A. GhanaB. ZambiaC. BelgiumD. MoroccoAns: A

1303. The highest peak in Indian territory is K2.In which range is it located?A. lack of eroded materialB. lack of vegetation-free areaC. low velocityD. the high gradientAns: B

1304. In the Southern Hemisphere, the springequinox occurs aboutA. October 23B. November 23

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C. August 23D. September 23Ans: D

1305. The latitude is the angular distance of apoint of the Earth surface, North or South, of theequator as measured from theA. PolesB. Tropic of Cancer or CapricornC. Centre of the EarthD. EquatorAns: C

1306. London is located at 0° while Baghdad at45° E. If a news is broadcast from London at10.00 a.m. at what time will it be heard atBaghdad?A. 1.00 p.m.B. 2.00 a.m.C. 11.30 a.m.D. 12.30 p.m.Ans: A

1307. According to the latest census figures sexratio in India isA. stableB. decliningC. fluctuatingD. increasingAns: B

1308. Which one of the following agriculturalpractices is eco-friendly?A. Cultivation of high-yielding varietiesB. Organic farmingC. Growing plants in glass-housesD. Shifting cultivationAns: B

1309. Among sources of power, India haslargest reserves ofA. DigboiB. BijapurC. Bombay HighD. AnkleshwarAns: C

1310. What is the most important characteristicof the islands (Indian) located in the ArabianSea?A. Asansol

B. RanchiC. BhilaiD. DurgapurAns: B

1311. Pumice is derived fromA. Sedimentary rockB. Igneous rockC. Volcanic rockD. Acid lavaAns: C

1312. Identify the climatic region.(1) Mean summer temperature around 30°C.(2) Very high diurnal temperature range(3) Rainfall of about 12 cm; that too highlyvariableA. Dry Tropical climateB. Dry mid-latitude climateC. Sudan climateD. Stepp climateAns: A

1313. Through which one of the followinggroup's of countries does the equator pass?[2006]A. Colombia, Kenya and IndonesiaB. Brazil, Zambia and MalaysiaC. Venezuela, Ethiopia and IndonesiaD. Brazil, Sudan and MalaysiaAns: A

1314. Which of the following is/are correct?1.The Northern Pacific is the deepest part of theOcean.2.The South-West Pacific is devoid of marginalseas.3.The South-East Pacific has broad submarineridges and plateaus.4.The ocean floor of the Pacific Ocean is fairlyuniform with broad rises and depressions.Select the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. warm wind in North-AmericaB. cold wind in EuropeC. depression to South AfricaD. tropical desert storm in West AsiaAns: C

1315. With reference to River Teesta, considerthe following statements:

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1.The source of river Teesta is the same as thatof Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.2.River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is atributary of river Teesta.3.River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on theborder of India and Bangladesh. Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 1 and 3 onlyB. 2 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

1316. The Great Barrier Reef is broken in gapsdue toA. Dominican Republic : Santo DomingoB. Costa Rica : San JoseC. Nicaragua : BalmopanD. Bahamas : NassauAns: D

1317. Consider the following statements andIdentify the right ones. I. the Black soils aregenerally clayey, deep and impermeable. II.They are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen andorganic matter.A. FishB. TeaC. RiceD. Iron oreAns: C

1318. Which one the following port cities inVenezuela has been developed as an oil port?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1, 3 and 4C. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 2, 3 and 4Ans: D

1319. Chambal river flows through the States ofA. Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and BiharB. Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh andRajasthanC. Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya PradeshD. Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and OrissaAns: B

1320. Consider the following statements:1.Tides are of great help in navigation andfishing.

2.High tide enables big ships to enter or leavethe harbour safely.3.Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.4.Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.Which of these statements are correct?A. 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1, 2 and 4Ans: A

1321. Consider the following statements.Identify the right ones I. Soil pollution is anyphysical or chemical change in the soilconditions that may adversely affect the growthof plants and other organisms living in or on it.II. Most soil pollutants are agriculturalchemicals, primary fertilizers and pesticides.A. Cauvery and TungabhadraB. Godavari and KrishnaC. Narmada and TaptiD. Mahanadi and SoneAns: D

1322. The largest producer of rice in India isA. Tamil NaduB. BiharC. West BengalD. KarnatakaAns: C

1323. Which of the following states does notform part of the Narmada basin?A. GujaratB. Madhya PradeshC. RajasthanD. MaharashtraAns: C

1324. As we proceed from equator to poles, thedaily range of temperature tends toA. ionosphereB. mesosphereC. tropopauseD. ozonosphereAns: D

1325. Copper deposits in India are found inA. KolarB. SinghbhumC. Karanpura

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D. SalemAns: B

1326. The great Asian river Mekong does notrun through:A. MalaysiaB. LaosC. CambodiaD. ChinaAns: A

1327. The retreating monsoon withdraws fromtheA. people in the valley are rice eatersB. it has warm summers and snow-melt watersfor irrigation.C. other crops cannot be grownD. there is a huge export demandAns: D

1328. Which of the following are known ascoastlines of submergence?A. Emergent uplandB. None of the aboveC. Uplifted lowlandD. Ria CoastsAns: A

1329. Consider the following statement : Amongthe Indian States1.Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline.2.Gujarat has the highest number of airports.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. neither 1 nor 2B. 1 onlyC. 2 onlyD. Both 1 and 2Ans: C

1330. A centre of mica mining in India is locatedatA. KalahandiB. KhetriC. KodarmaD. Guru MahasaniAns: C

1331. Seafloor spreading is the processA. of spreading of oceanic platesB. both (a ) and (b )

C. by which new oceanic crust is createdD. by which ocean basins are enlarged by theexpulsion of magmatic ma-terial through cracksin ocean ridge systemAns: B

1332. Consider the following statementsregarding environment issues of India:1.Gulf of Mannar is one of the biospherereserves.2.The Ganga Action Plan, phase II has beenmerged with the National River ConservationPlan.3.The National Museum of Natural History atNew Delhi imparts non-formal education inenvironment and conservation.4.Environmental Information System (ENVIS)acts as a decentralized information network forenvironment information. Which of thesestatements are correct?A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 2, 3 and 4C. 1 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

1333. Which of the following is/are tributarytributaries of Brahmaputra?1.Dibang2.Kameng3.LohitSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. AllB. I and II onlyC. I, II and III onlyD. II, III and IV onlyAns: A

1334. Which of the following countries are thebest examples of highly scientific developmentand management of pastoral farming?A. Black Sea and Mediterranean SeaB. Black Sea and Caspian SeaC. Gulf of Aqaba and Dead SeaD. Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean SeaAns: A

1335. Which one of the following rivers does notoriginate in India?A. Sutlej

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B. RaviC. ChenabD. BeasAns: A

1336. Recently, linking of which of the followingrivers was undertaken?A. 1 onlyB. Both 1 and 2C. Neither 1 nor 2D. 2 onlyAns: D

1337. Which of the following is/are West flowingriver(s) of India?1.Mahanadi2.Krishna3.Narmada4.CauverySelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelowA. 2-5-7-4-1B. 3-2-6-7-5C. 3-7-4-6-2D. 2-4-7-5-1Ans: B

1338. In which region can the phenomenon ofmidnight sun be observed?A. In the tropical zoneB. In warm temperate regionsC. In the Arctic and Antarctic regionsD. Anywhere at the time of solar eclipseAns: C

1339. Which of the following are true withrespect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau? I. Thesouthern plateau block is formed mainly ofgranite and gneiss II. The Deccan Lava Plateauis an elevated tableland consisting ofhorizontally arranged lava sheets III. The MalwaPlateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps, formingthe northern flank of the plateau IV. The troughsof the Narmada and the Tapti are inter-posedbetween the Vindhyan and the Satpura Ranges.Choose the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. I, II, III, and IVB. I, II, and IIIC. I and IID. I, III, and IV

Ans: A

1340. The difference in the time per degreelongitude between any two places on the globe isA. 15 minB. 5 minC. 4 minD. 30 minAns: C

1341. Which one of the following statements iscorrect?A. GujaratB. Jammu and KashmirC. Madhya PradeshD. RajasthanAns: A

1342. Rivers that pass through HimachalPradesh are:A. TripuraB. ManipurC. MizoramD. AssamAns: A

1343. Which one of the following countries isthe largest producer of fuelwood in the world?A. IndonesiaB. RussiaC. IndiaD. ChinaAns: B

1344. A geographic area with an altitude of 400metres has following characteristics. Month J FM A M J J A S O N D Average maximum temp °C31 31 31 31 30 30 29 28 29 29 30 31 Averageminimum temp °C 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 2020 20 20 Rainfall (mm) 51 85 188 158 139 121134 168 185 221 198 86 If this geographic areawere to have a natural forest, which one of thefollowing would it most likely be?A. It increases crop yields.B. It requires decreasing inputs over time.C. It uses high-yielding varieties of seeds.D. It needs fertilizers and pesticides.Ans: C

1345. Consider the following sites /monuments :1.Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

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2.Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai3.Mahallapuram4.Sun Temple (Konark Temple) Which of theabove are included in the World Heritage List ofUNESCO?A. NoneB. 1 and 2C. 2 onlyD. 2 and 3Ans: A

1346. The following factors have caused waterlogging in the black lava soil of Deccan:1.introduction of irrigation2.sugar cane cultivation3.high rainfall.Select the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 and 2C. 1 and 3D. only 1Ans: B

1347. In India diamonds are quarried fromA. RatnagiriB. GolcondaC. PannaD. JaipurAns: C

1348. Among the following forest types in India,which one occupies the largest area?A. They could resist drought or salinity.B. They are proven to be completely safe.C. They could reduce the amount of fertilizerneeded.D. They could have greater resistance to pests.Ans: B

1349. Which one of the following is the correctsequence of the given towns of Pakistan whilemoving from the North towards the South?A. YuwahaB. TokyoC. OsakaD. KobeAns: B

1350. In Arunachal Pradesh, the sun rises 2hours before it does at Dwaraka in Gujarat. This

is because the former isA. Higher in elevation than DwarakaB. Situated about 30º E of Dwaraka, and theearth rotates from west to eastC. Situated further (about 30° longitude) thanDwarakaD. Situated further north than DwarakaAns: B

1351. Where does the Jhelum River join theChenab?A. NarmadaB. IndravatiC. CauveryD. GodavariAns: A

1352. Consider the following statements: Theblack cotton soil of India1.is mainly distributed over the river valleys ofthe lava region of the Deccan.2.has a great capacity of retaining moisture3.is extremely fertile at surface4.occupies about 10 per cent of the total area ofthe country of these statementsA. 1, 2 and 3B. 3 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1 and 2 onlyAns: D

1353. Which one of the following indicators isnot concerned with Human Development Index(H.D.I.)?A. Standard of livingB. Social overhead capitalC. Educational attainmentD. Life expectancy at birthAns: D

1354. If there were no Himalayan ranges, whatwould have been the most likely geographicalimpact on India ?1.Much of the country would experience the coldwaves from Siberia.2.Indo-gangetic plain would be devoid of suchextensive alluvial soils.3.The pattern of monsoon would be differentfrom what it is at present. Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 1, 2 and 3

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B. 1 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 2 and 3 onlyAns: A

1355. The river Son is a tributary of which oneof the following rivers ?A. NetravatiB. MaheC. NarmadaD. SonAns: D

1356. Injurious ultraviolet radiations are mostlyprevented from reaching the land surface asthese are absorbed mostly by which one of thefollowing?A. DomeB. GorgeC. GullyD. CliffAns: B

1357. Which one among the following SouthAsian countries has the highest populationdensity?A. NepalB. PakistanC. IndiaD. SrilankaAns: C

1358. Turkey is located betweenA. SulaimanB. UralC. Black ForestD. ApenineAns: C

1359. Consider the following statements :1.The annual range of temperature is greater inthe Pacific Ocean than that in the AtlanticOcean.2.The annual range of temperature is greater inthe Northern Hemisphere than that in theSouthern Hemisphere. Which of the statementsgiven above is/are correct?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. Both 1 and 2C. 2 onlyD. 1 only

Ans: C

1360. The major agricultural regions of theworld were first delineated byA. Kochi-Mangalore-Mumbai-KoyaliB. Mangalore-Kochi-Mumbai-KoyaliC. Kochi-Mumbai-Mangalore-KoyaliD. Koyali-Mumbai-Mangalore-KochiAns: C

1361. Arrange the following rocks in adescending order in terms of silica content.(1) andesite(2) granite(3) basalt(4) rhyoliteA. 1, 2, 3, 4B. 2, 1, 3, 4C. 2, 1, 4, 3D. 1, 2, 3, 4Ans: C

1362. The largest coral reef in the world isfound near the coast of which one of thefollowing countries?A. AntarctiaB. AsiaC. South AmericaD. North AmericaAns: A

1363. Alluvial fans develop whenA. abandoned channels are created whenmeanders are cut off from the rest of thechannelB. none of theseC. streams carrying a heavy load emerge fromplain area to standing waterD. streams carrying a heavy load reduce theirvelocity as they emerge from mountainousterrain in a nearly horizontal plainAns: D

1364. Which one of the following types of coalhas highest amount of carbon and burns withoutsmoke ?A. Mixed FarmingB. IrrigationC. Contour TerracingD. Contour BoundingAns: D

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1365. Chain of roughly adjacent metropolitanareas are calledA. Global cityB. MegalopolisC. None of theseD. MetropolisAns: B

1366. Which of the following countries is rich inoil?A. IndonesiaB. ThailandC. SingaporeD. PakistanAns: A

1367. Consider the following statements1.National parks are a special category ofprotected areas of land and sea coasts wherepeople are an integral part of the system.2.Sanctuaries are concerned with conservationof particular species.3.Biosphere reserves are connected with thehabitat of a particular wild animal. Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 onlyD. 1 and 3 onlyAns: D

1368. What are the benefits of implementingthe 'Integrated Watershed DevelopmentProgramme'?1.Prevention of soil runoff2.Linking the country's perennial rivers withseasonal rivers3.Rainwater harvesting and recharge ofgroundwater table4.Regeneration of natural vegetationSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. 2 onlyB. both 1 and 2C. Neither 1 nor 2D. 1 onlyAns: B

1369. The Palghat gap providing easy accessbetween the west and the east coasts of Indialies between

A. The Anamalai Hills and the CardamomHillsB. The Nilgiris and the Anamalai HillsC. The Nilgiris and the Cardamom HillsD. The Cardamom Hills and the Palni HillsAns: B

1370. If there are four place on the samemeridian 500 km apart and the local time at oneplace is 12.00 noon, what will be the time at thethree other places?A. 12.00 noonB. Different time at different placesC. 1.00 pmD. 2.00 pmAns: A

1371. The solar eclipse achieves totality only inthe limited geographical regions becauseA. the earth is not a smooth flat surface, but haselevations and depressionsB. trajectories of the earth around the sun andthe moon around the earth are not perfectcirclesC. sun rays can reach most of the peripheralregions of the shadow of the moon due to aatmospheric refractionD. the size of the shadow of the moon on theearth is small compared to the cross section ofthe earthAns: D

1372. During the Venus transit, the planetappeared as a tiny black circle moving on theSun. The black colour on the Sun is because theplanet :A. Is black in colour.B. Behaved as a black hole during its transit.C. Was invisible due to bright rays from the Sun.D. Obstructed all light from the Sun.Ans: D

1373. The canal-carrying capacity of Farakka isA. 70,000 cusecsB. 75,000 cusecsC. 35,000 cusecsD. 40,000 cusecsAns: D

1374. In which State of India is coconut grownextensively?A. Andhra Pradesh

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B. KeralaC. KarnatakaD. AssamAns: B

1375. Which one of the following scholarssuggests the earth's origin from gases and dustparticles?A. O. SchmidtB. James JeansC. H. AlfvenD. HoyleAns: A

1376. The Earth's revolution isA. passage around the sunB. all of theseC. an annual motionD. that earth takes 1 year to complete one orbitof the sunAns: B

1377. Sirocco is a name used to meanA. 3 onlyB. 4 onlyC. 1 and 4D. 2 onlyAns: D

1378. Among the following cities, which one isat the highest altitude above mean sea level?A. DelhiB. BangaloreC. JodhpurD. NagpurAns: B

1379. There is heavy rainfall on the westerncoast of India but very little in the DeccanbecauseA. The lack of high mountains in the DeccanB. Of some unknown reasonC. The region is bypassed by the south-westmonsoonsD. The Deccan Plateau is situated in the rainshadow of the Western GhatsAns: D

1380. If the earth's axis had not been inclined,1.temperature distribution would have beenuniform.

2.days and nights would not have occurred.Exercise -23.seasons would not have occurred.4.poles would not have continuous day.A. 3 and 4B. 2 and 4C. 1, 3 and 4D. 2, 3 and 4Ans: C

1381. Of the total population of India, Christianscomprise aboutA. Two-and-a-half per centB. Four per centC. Six per centD. Five per centAns: A

1382. In which one of the following districts,have large reserves of diamondbearingkimberlite been discovered in the recent past?A. HoshangabadB. WarangalC. SambalpurD. RaipurAns: D

1383. Which of the following places arefavourably influenced by the Trade Winds? I.West Indies II. Brazil III. Mexico IV. MadagascarA. III and IVB. I, II, III, and IVC. I and IIID. II and IVAns: B

1384. Excluding the moon, the celestial objectthat appears brightest in the sky isA. PolestarB. JupiterC. VenusD. SirusAns: C

1385. Despite having large reserves of coal, whydoes India import millions of tonnes of coal?1.It is the policy of India to save its own coalreserves for future and import it from othercountries for the present use.2.Most of the power plants in India are coalbased and they are not able to get sufficient

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supplies of coal from within the country3.Steel companies need large quantity ofcooking coal which has to be imported. Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct?A. 1,2 and 3B. 1 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 2 and 3 onlyAns: D

1386. On which planet are scientists hopeful ofthe existence of some type of life?A. PlutoB. MarsC. JupiterD. SaturnAns: B

1387. Consider the following statements:1.Longitude of Jabalpur's location is betweenthose of Indore and Bhopal2.Latitude of Aurangabad's location is betweenthose of Vadodara and Pune3.Bangalore is situated more southward thanChennai. Which of these statements is/arecorrect?A. Only 2B. 1 and 3C. 1, 2 and 3D. 2 and 3Ans: D

1388. Grozny is famous for the production ofA. USAB. JapanC. GermanyD. FranceAns: B

1389. Which of the following States islandlocked?A. MaharashtraB. West BengalC. Andhra PradeshD. BiharAns: D

1390. Which one of the following sets of statesstands to benefit the most from the KonkanRailway?A. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu

B. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu,KeralaC. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, MaharashtraD. Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, KeralaAns: D

1391. Which of the following measures areeffective for soil conservation in India?1.avoiding crop rotation2.afforestation3.encouraging the use of chemical fertilizers4.limiting shifting cultivationSelect the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. 1 and 2B. 3 and 4C. 2 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: C

1392. The Assam and Kashmir Himalayas areboth part of the northern mountain complex, butthey differ inA. The distribution of moistureB. All of the aboveC. The character of natural vegetation andanimal lifeD. Their respective featuresAns: D

1393. Bermuda Triangle extends up to which ofthe following places?1.Southern Florida2.Puerto Rico3.Hawaii IslandsSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow:A. 1, 3, 4, 2B. 2, 4, 1, 3C. 2, 3, 1, 4D. 1, 2, 3, 4Ans: B

1394. Though coffee and tea both are cultivatedon hill slopes, there is some difference betweenthem regarding their cultivation. In this context,consider the following statements:1.Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climateof tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivatedin both tropical and subtropical areas.2.Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is

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propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of thestatements given above is/ are correct?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 3 and 4C. 2 and 4D. 1, 2 and 3Ans: A

1395. Ordinary dry air consists of the following :1.Nitrogen2.Oxygen3.Argon4.Carbon dioxide What is the decreasingsequence of these in percentages?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2, 4 and 3C. 2, 1, 4 and 3D. 2, 1, 3 and 4Ans: A

1396. The main events of the Mesozoic era areA. origin of life, formation of presentatmosphereB. Caledonian mountains riseC. Urals rise up, Pangaea starts to break up,India splits from AntarcticaD. none of theseAns: C

1397. The sequence of layers of atmospherefrom earth to upwards isA. troposphere, stratosphere, stratopause,mesosphere, ionosphereB. troposphere, tropopause, stratosphere,mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere,thermopauseC. troposphere, tropopause, stratosphere,stratopause, mesosphere, mesopause,ionosphere(thermosphere, thermopause, exosphere)D. troposphere, tropopause, stratosphere,thermosphere, exosphereAns: C

1398. Which of the following is the brightestheavenly body in the evening/night sky?A. JupiterB. SaturnC. MarsD. VenusAns: D

1399. Which one of the following does notbelong to the tributaries of the Son river?A. west coast to the eastB. north-east India to the west coastC. north to the southD. north-west India to Bengal Exercise -1Ans: C

1400. In India, cluster bean (Guar) istraditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed,but recently the cultivation of this has assumedsignificance. Which one of the followingstatements is correct in this context?A. Tamil NaduB. KeralaC. Andhra PradeshD. KarnatakaAns: B

1401. The penumbra isA. none of these are correctB. the outer portion of the moon's shadow.C. both are correctD. formed by the tangent that intersectsbetween the sun and the moonAns: C

1402. Which Indian River joins the Ganga inAllahabad?A. 1 and 4B. 2 and 3C. 2 onlyD. 1, 2 and 4Ans: D

1403. The Semitic people belong to the?A. low birth rate and high death rateB. low birth rate and low death rateC. high birth rate low death rateD. high birth rate and high death rateAns: A

1404. The gravitational pull at the lunar surfaceis of Earth.A. one-fourthB. one-sixthC. one-fifthD. one-thirdAns: B

1405. The time taken by the sun to revolve

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around the centre of our galaxy isA. 250 million yearsB. 25 million yearsC. 100 million yearsD. 500 million yearsAns: A

1406. Mohair is obtained fromA. Angora goatB. Lincoln sheepC. Beetal goatD. Karakul sheepAns: A

1407. Which of the following elements occursthe most abundantly in our universe?A. NitrogenB. OxygenC. HeliumD. HydrogenAns: D

1408. Which one of the following countries doesnot border the Caspian sea? [2003]A. AzerbaijanB. TurkmenistanC. KazakhstanD. ArmeniaAns: D

1409. Which one of the following regions ofIndia is now regarded as an 'ecological hotspot'?A. desert margins, liable to strong wind actionB. low flat plains, close to stream courses, liableto floodingC. scrublands, liable to spread of weed growthD. None of the aboveAns: C

1410. Consider the following statements:1.Length of a terrestrial mile is lesser than thatof a nautical mile.2.Harmattan is a dusty land-wind of the EastAfrican Coast.3.Greece and Albania from a part of the IberianPeninsula. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. 2 and 3, onlyC. 1, 2 and 3

D. 3 onlyAns: A

1411. Which one of the following does notbelong to the tributaries of Jhelum in Kashmir?A. Rann of KachchhB. Gulf of CambayC. Lake SambharD. Arbian SeaAns: A

1412. Pampas are the vast grassy plains ofA. South AmericaB. EurasiaC. AfricaD. North AmericaAns: A

1413. Solid lithospheric plates float overA. partially molten asthenosphereB. none of theseC. solid crustD. solid mantleAns: A

1414. political geographyA. Deals with human social activities that arerelated to the locations and boundaries of cities,nations and groups of nations.B. Deals with human social activitiesC. Is an application of political scienceD. All of theseAns: D

1415. Which of the following seas/gulfs areconnected by the Suez Canal?A. Broad-leaf evergreen forests and grassesB. Uniformly high temperature throughout theyearC. A distinct wet and dry season with annualrange of temperature between 3°C – 8°CD. No spatial variation in mean annual rainfallAns: C

1416. In India, the problem of soil erosion isassociated with which of the following?1.Terrace cultivation2.Deforestation3.Tropical climateSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.

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A. 1, 2 and 3B. 2 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1 and 2 onlyAns: B

1417. Which is the most important support forall plant growth and all life?A. Summers are very hotB. Lack of fertile soilC. Occurrence of frost at nightD. Farmers being poor and illiterate do not usemodern farming techniquesAns: A

1418. The direction of ocean currents isreversed with season inA. North Pacific OceanB. Indian OceanC. South Pacific OceanD. Atlantic OceanAns: D

1419. IR 20 and Ratna are two important highyielding varieties ofA. jowarB. paddyC. wheatD. bajraAns: B

1420. Which country is the leading exporter ofiron-ore?A. DallonB. RochesterC. ChicagoD. New YorkAns: A

1421. Which of the following soils is the mostconducive for the growth of cotton?A. blackB. lateriteC. alluvialD. redAns: A

1422. Most of the precipitation in India is_______ in nature.A. The Western GhatsB. The Central Himalaya

C. The Eastern GhatsD. The Western HimalayaAns: D

1423. Intensive subsistence farming is prevalentinA. AustraliaB. ChinaC. IndiaD. USAAns: D

1424. Plantation agriculture is practical mainlyin theA. Tasman SeaB. Great Barrier ReefC. MegallanD. Cook StraitsAns: B

1425. Convergence due to collision of island arcwith the edge of a continental plate is calledA. arc-continent convergenceB. none of theseC. ocean-continent convergenceD. continent-continent convergenceAns: A

1426. Which of the following conditions for thesurvival of corals are correct?1.The water temperature must not fall below20°C2.The depth of water should not exceed 30fathoms3.The salinity should be less than 10%4.The water should be free from sedimentsSelect the correct answer from the codes givenbelow:A. 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1 and 3Ans: D

1427. Which one of the following sets ofconditions is necessary for a good crop ofwheat?A. Involving the farmers for training in qualityseed production and thereby to make availablequality seeds to others at appropriate time andaffordable cost

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B. Earmarking some villages exclusively for theproduction of certified seedsC. Encouraging the farmers to use their ownfarm seeds and discouraging them to buy theseeds from othersD. Identifying the entrepreneurs in village andproviding them technology and finance to set upseed companiesAns: C

1428. Carbon dioxide makes up only a ppm(parts per million) of the atmosphere, by volume.A. few 100B. few 10'sC. few 1,000D. few 10,000Ans: A

1429. Consider the following statements:1.Ocean crusts are denser than the continentalcrust.2.Oceanic crusts are made up of granitic rockswhose composition is silicon and aluminium.3.Granitic rocks are lighter in colour thanbasaltic.4.Crust extends upto 70 km under mountains, incontrast to oceans which are about 5 km. Whichof the above statements are true?A. 1, and 2B. 1 onlyC. 1, 2, and 3D. 2 onlyAns: B

1430. Consider the following statements:1.India does not have any deposits of Thorium2.Kerala's monazite sands contain UraniumWhich of the above statements is/ are correct?A. 2 onlyB. 1 onlyC. Neither 1 nor 2D. Both 1 and 2Ans: C

1431. Which one of the following cities in USAis a steel manufacturing centre?A. BulgariaB. MaltaC. ItalyD. LibyaAns: C

1432. The Alpine vegetation in the westernHimalayas is found only up to a height of 3000metres, while in the eastern Himalayas it isfound up to a height of 4000 metres. The reasonfor this variation in the same mountain range isthatA. eastern Himalayan rocks are more fertile thanthe western Himalayan rocksB. eastern Himalayas are higher than westernHimalayasC. eastern Himalayas are nearer to the Equatorand sea coast than western HimalayasD. eastern Himalayas get more monsoon rainfallthan the western HimalayasAns: D

1433. Rangap in Sikkim is famous forA. bauxiteB. copperC. aluminiumD. micaAns: B

1434. A class of animals known as Marsupials isa characteristic feature ofA. Islamabad–Gujranwala–Peshawar–MultanB. Peshawar–Gujranwala–Multan–IslamabadC. Islamabad–Multan–Peshawar–GujranwalaD. Peshawar–Islamabad–Gujranwala–MultanAns: B

1435. Which of the following statements isincorrect?A. about 94 per cent of Australian surface isbelow 600 mB. Australia was part of ancient landmass,GondwanalandC. Australia is situated in the southern andwestern hemisphereD. Australia is the smallest of all continentsAns: C

1436. An anti-cyclone1.is an intense low pressure system.2.has winds blowing clockwise in the southernhemisphere.3.is accompanied by clear and settled weatherconditions.4.is more extensive, slower-moving and morepersistent than a depression.A. 1 and 2

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B. 1, 2 and 4C. 2 and 3D. 3 and 4Ans: C

1437. Pakistan's nuclear plant is located atA. PeshawarB. KarachiC. KohutaD. IslamabadAns: B

1438. The water cycle isA. movement of water between the earth andatmosphereB. exchange of water between the earth andatmosphereC. none of theseD. both are correctAns: D

1439. Lines drawn parallel to the equator arecalledA. MeridiansB. LongitudesC. LatitudesD. none of theseAns: C

1440. Which one of the following concepts isassociated with Vidal de La Blache?A. ProbabilismB. DeterminismC. EnvironmentalismD. PossibilismAns: D

1441. Which of the following is not a causativefactor with respect to poor coverage of forestarea in Jammu and Kashmir?A. Large area under cultivationB. Steep barren slopesC. Low amount of rainfallD. Snow covered peaksAns: A

1442. The propagation of radio signals is greatlyinfluenced byA. ionosphereB. thermosphereC. exosphere

D. troposphereAns: A

1443. What is the shape of the Earth's orbitaround the sun?A. parabolicB. ellipticalC. circularD. hyperbolicAns: B

1444. Which among the following statementsabout the North Atlantic Drift is/are correct?1.It keeps the west coast of Northern Europe icefree2.It is responsible for the warm air mass whichinteracts with the cold air mass from the Polarregion and causes rainfall in Western Europe3.It meets the Labrador current near VancouverIsland and causes dense fogSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelowA. A – 2 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 3B. A – 2 ; B – 1 ; C – 4 ; D – 3C. A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 2 ; D – 1D. A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4Ans: B

1445. Which one of the following agriculturalpractices is eco-friendly?A. Change in the crop calendarB. Provision for extensive irrigation facilitiesC. Avoidance of flood and drought prone areasfor agricultureD. Emphasis on selection of crops best suited toflood and drought conditionsAns: B

1446. Which one of the following statements isnot correct?A. There is no definition of the Scheduled Tribein the Constitution of India.B. North-East India accounts for a little over halfof the country's tribal population.C. The people known as Todas live in the Nilgiriarea.D. Lotha is a language spoken in Nagaland.Ans: B

1447. Aggradation is the process by whichA. floodplain deposits can raise the elevation of

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the stream bedB. channel deposits can raise the elevation atthe banks of streamC. none of theseD. natural levees are formedAns: A

1448. Forests help inA. Soil erosionB. All of the aboveC. Soil protectionD. Depleting the soil of its moistureAns: C

1449. Consider a specific point on the surface ofthe earth ( say, the city of Delhi). TheTemperature at a given time of day (say, 12.00noon) will in general be higher in summer thanin winter. This is becauseA. the earth is closer to the sun in summer thanin winterB. the axis of the earth is inclined more towardsthe sun in winterC. sun-rays falling on the earth are inclinedmore towards the surface of the earth in winterD. evaporation of water from atmosphericprecipitation occurring in winter aloneAns: A

1450. Which of the following are among themillion-plus cities in India on the basis of data ofthe Census, 2001?1.Ludhiana2.Kochi3.Surat4.NagpurSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 1 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 onlyAns: A

1451. The hill range that separates the State ofManipur from the State of Nagaland is known asA. ChinaB. PakistanC. BangladeshD. NepalAns: D

1452. Which of the following is the annualprecipitation of an area?A. TaigaB. TundraC. West EuropeanD. MountainAns: A

1453. Which one of the following is a landlockedcountry?A. North Atlantic RouteB. South Atlantic RouteC. Pacific Ocean RouteD. Mediterranean Suez RouteAns: C

1454. Which one of the following is not aBiosphere reserve?A. Low temperature and low rainfallB. High temperature and moderate rainfallC. High temperature and heavy rainfallD. Moderate temperature and moderate rainfallAns: C

1455. From North towards South, which one ofthe following is the correct sequence of thegiven rivers in India?A. Zaskar - Shyok - Satluj - SpitiB. Shyok - Zaskar - Spiti - SatlujC. Zaskar - Satluj - Shyok - SpitiD. Shyok - Spiti - Zaskar - SatlujAns: B

1456. Cloudy nights are warmer than clearnights because ofA. 1and 3B. 1 and 4C. 2 and 4D. 1 and 2Ans: B

1457. Caldera is a feature associated withA. EarthquakesB. VolcanoesC. Folding of rocksD. Faulting of mountainsAns: B

1458. Consider the following crops:1.Cotton2.Groundnut

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3.Maize4.Mustard Which of the above are kharif crops?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. NoneC. 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: C

1459. Isohyets are the lines drawn on a mapconnecting points havingA. Equal rainfallB. Equal temperatureC. Equal atmospheric pressureD. Equal heightAns: A

1460. Amongst the following Indian Stateswhich one has the minimum total forest cover?A. scrublands, liable to spread of weed growthB. low flat plains, close to stream courses, liableto floodingC. None of the aboveD. desert margins, liable to strong wind actionAns: A

1461. Examples of composite volcanoes includeA. Italy's Vesuvius, Japan's Mount FujiB. Hawaiian islands' volcanoesC. Little lake volcano in CalifoniaD. none of theseAns: A

1462. Isostasy isA. due to which crust floats on top of the mantlelike ice cubes in water.B. the phenomenon when the earth's crust gainsweight due to mountain building or glaciation, itdeforms and sinks deeper into the mantleC. the property of the continental and oceaniccrust, that they have the ability to rise and sink.D. all are correctAns: D

1463. If there were no Himalayan ranges, whatwould have been the most likely geographicalimpact on India?1.Much of the country would experience the coldwaves from Siberia.2.Indo-gangetic plain would be devoid of suchextensive alluvial soils.3.The pattern of monsoon would be different

from what it is at present.Which of thestatements given above is/are correct?A. 2 and 3B. 1 onlyC. 1, 2 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: C

1464. Identify from the following states of Indiathrough which the Tropic of Cancer passes andarrange them from East to West.1.Gujarat2.West Bengal3.Uttar Pradesh4.Jharkhand5.Madhya Pradesh 6. Bihar 7. ChhattisgarhSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. 1 and 3B. 2 and 3C. 2 onlyD. 1 and 2Ans: C

1465. Swamps are seen in the Siberian riversbecauseA. Rivers are heavily drained by the largenetwork of canalsB. Freezing of the river near the mouth preventswater to flow to the seaC. Rivers are too narrowD. Railway bridges built across the riversobstruct the flowAns: B

1466. The super-thermal plant located nearSingareni Collieries isA. RamagundamB. FarakkaC. KorbaD. SingrauliAns: A

1467. Consider the following statements:1.India is the only country in the worldproducing all the five known commercialvarieties of silk.2.India is the largest producer of sugar in theworld. Which of the statements given above lessis/are correct?A. 1 and 2 only

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B. 1 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: B

1468. The Kharif season beginsA. in DecemberB. in MarchC. at the end of the south-west monsoonD. with the onset of the south-west monsoonAns: D

1469. The velocity of flow of glacier ice dependsuponA. temperature and thickness of the iceB. gradient of the valley floorC. construction caused by the valley wallsD. all are correctAns: D

1470. An objective of the National FoodSecurity Mission is to increase the production ofcertain crops through area expansion andproductivity enhancement in a sustainablemanner in the identified districts of the country.What are those crops?A. II onlyB. BothC. I onlyD. None of theseAns: A

1471. Which one among the following is not areason for practising tank irrigation inPeninsular India?A. KeralaB. Andhra PradeshC. Tamil NaduD. KarnatakaAns: D

1472. Where are Shevaroy hills located?A. 3 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 1 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: A

1473. Which one among the followingstatements relating to an anticyclone is correct ?A. Condensation point

B. Saturation pointC. Dew pointD. Sublimation pointAns: B

1474. regional geography concerns withA. Various geographical differences on thesurface of EarthB. All of theseC. The differences and similarities among thevarious layers of the EarthD. The differences and similarities among thevarious regions of the EarthAns: D

1475. Which among the following has theworld's largest reserves of Uranium?A. KualaLumpurB. TokyoC. ShanghaiD. OsakaAns: B

1476. From west to east, what are the threemain island groups in the Pacific called ?A. no area on earthB. the Pacific OceanC. the Atlantic OceanD. the Indian OceanAns: D

1477. With reference to, the river Luni, whichone of the following statements is correct?A. It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann ofKuchchhB. It flows into Gulf of KuchchhC. It flows into Pakistan and merges with atributary of-IndusD. It flows into Gulf of KhambhatAns: A

1478. Consider the following crops of India :1.Cowpea2.Green gram3.Pigeon pea Which of the above is/are used aspulse, fodder and green manure?A. 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1 and 3 onlyAns: B

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1479. The best inland waterways system isdeveloped inA. Japan, USA, ChinaB. USA, China, GermanyC. Japan, Germany, ChinaD. Germany, China, USAAns: A

1480. Flame of the forest isA. A lady who worked for the development of theforestsB. A tree blossomed with flowers like flame inleafless seasonC. Fire developed in the forest due to strongwindD. An insect which glows like a flame in theforestAns: B

1481. Which one of the following countries doesnot border Mediterranean Sea ?A. No spatial variation in mean annual rainfallB. Uniformly high temperature throughout theyearC. A distinct wet and dry season with annualrange of temperature between 3°C – 8°CD. Broad-leaf evergreen forests and grassesAns: A

1482. The absence of which among thefollowing causes the temperature of theatmosphere to decrease with ascent along withdecreasing density of air ?1.Vegetation2.Water3.Carbon dioxide4.Oxygen5.NitrogenA. SublimationB. CondensationC. SaturationD. EvaporationAns: A

1483. High temperature and low pressure overthe Indian Sub Continent during the summerseason, draws air from the Indian Ocean leadingto the in-blowing of theA. Trade windsB. Southwest monsoonC. Southeast monsoon

D. WesterliesAns: B

1484. The Earth's revolution is also calledannual motion or yearly motion becauseA. it takes 365 1/4 days to complete the journeyB. all of these are correctC. it takes 1 solar year to complete the journeyD. it takes 365 days 5 h 48 min and 45.51 s tocomplete the journeyAns: B

1485. Consider the following statements aboutTelengana1.It is a situated to the south-east of the Deccanlava plateau.2.It is high plateau highly denuded anddissected.3.Monadrocks are also found in the plateau.4.Its northern parts have scanty vegetation.Choose the incorrect statements:A. 3-2-6-7-5B. 2-4-7-5-1C. 3-7-4-6-2D. 2-5-7-4-1Ans: C

1486. Which of the following are incorrect? I)The Savanna climate is characterized by distinctwet and dry seasons II) Mean high temperatureis between 27-30 degreesA. ZambeziB. OrangeC. NigerD. ZaireAns: B

1487. Consider the following statements.Identify the right ones. I. Drip irrigation is anirrigation method that saves water and fertilizerby allowing water to drip slowly to the roots ofthe plants. II. The efficiency of drip irrigation is85%.A. HaematiteB. LimoniteC. SideriteD. MagnetiteAns: B

1488. Black soil requires least tilling becauseA. India experiencing a tropical monsoon

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climate.B. the warm currentsC. the presence of the Himalayas with their eastand west extentD. the Tropic of Cancer passing through themiddle of the countryAns: B

1489. Which one of the following statements isnot true?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 3 and 4C. 1 and 2D. 2 and 4Ans: C

1490. What is mixed farming?A. RegurB. RedC. LateriteD. DesertAns: A

1491. The latitude 'AA' on the map representstheA. EquatorB. none of theseC. Tropic of CapricornD. Tropic of CancerAns: A

1492. Which one among the following is not alandlocked country in Africa?A. I and IIB. I, II and IIIC. noneD. II and IIIAns: B

1493. The shape of the Himalayas is likeA. An arcB. A straight lineC. A curvilinear straight lineD. A right angleAns: A

1494. The axis of rotation of the earth is tiltedby 23.5° to the plane of revolution around thesun. The latitude of Mumbai is less than 23.5°whereas the latitude of Delhi is more than 23.5°.Which one of the following statements in this

regard is correct?A. The sun will never come overhead at either ofthese placesB. At Delhi, the sun can come overhead but itwill never do so at MumbaiC. The sun can come overhead at both theseplacesD. At Mumbai the sun can come overhead, but itwill never do so at DelhiAns: C

1495. The Indian subcontinent was originallypart of a huge land mass calledA. IndianaB. Jurassic Land MassC. AryavartaD. Gondwana ContinentAns: D

1496. The International Date line roughlycorresponds to theA. 180° east–west meridian of longitudeB. none of theseC. 180° east–west latitudeD. 0° east–west latitudeAns: A

1497. Which of the following regions does notreceive much rainfall in the southwest monsoonseason?A. Tamil Nadu CoastB. Chhotanagpur PlateauC. MaharashtraD. Eastern HimalayasAns: A

1498. Tamil Nadu coast receives rainfall duringA. The north-east monsoon seasonB. The south-west monsoon seasonC. The retreating south-west monsoon seasonD. None of theseAns: C

1499. As per the 1991 Census, the average sizeof households in terms of number of persons perhousehold in respect of the given states followsthe sequence (highest first, lowest last).A. Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, KeralaB. Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil NaduC. Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu,Kerala

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D. Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, WestBengalAns: C

1500. Which water body separates Australiafrom New Zealand?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. 1 onlyC. 2 onlyD. Both 1 and 2Ans: D

1501. Consider the following statements: I.Most magmas are a combination of liquid, solidand gas. II. Water vapour and carbon dioxide arethe principal gases dissolved in a magma. III.Basaltic magma is hotter than the silicic magma.IV. The magma solidified between sedimentaryrocks in a horizontal position is known as dike.Which of these statements are correct?A. I, II and IIIB. II, III and IVC. I, II and IVD. I and IVAns: A

1502. In which of the following Hills is teacultivated?A. Dandeli SanctuaryB. Indravati National ParkC. Bandhavgarh National ParkD. Rajaji National ParkAns: D

1503. Which one of the following is the correctsequence in the decreasing order of production(in million tones) of the given foodgrains inIndia?A. RajasthanB. KarnatakaC. Andhra PradeshD. ChhattisgarhAns: A

1504. Consider the following statements:1.Silent Valley National Park in the Nallamalairange.2.Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric project isproposed to be built near the Silent ValleyNational Park.3.The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley's

rainforests. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 2 and 4B. 1 and 3C. 1, 3 and 4D. 3 and 4Ans: C

1505. Consider the following countries :1.Australia2.Namibia3.Brazil4.Chile Through which of the above does theTropic of Capricorn pass?A. 1 onlyB. 1,2 and 3C. 1, 2, 3 and 4D. 2,3 and 4Ans: C

1506. The following are the :1.Sesame2.Mustard3.Groundnut4.Soyabean Which one of the following is thecorrect sequence of the descending order of thequantity of their production?A. 3, 2, 4, 1B. 2, 4, 3, 1C. 1, 2, 3, 4D. 3, 4, 2, 1Ans: B

1507. The Earth's magnetism is due to thepresence ofA. Fe in coreB. olivine and pyroxeno in upper mantleC. Mg and Fe silicate in lower mantleD. Si and Mg rich rocks in crustAns: A

1508. The tree species most commonly used insocial forestry isA. GulmoharB. PipalC. EucalyptusD. MangoAns: C

1509. How much land is affected by the soilerosion according to the Planning Commission?

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A. none of theseB. 50 million acresC. 200 million acresD. 100 million acresAns: B

1510. Which one of the following NationalHighways passes through Maharashtra,Chhattisgarh and Odisha?A. I onlyB. NoneC. BothD. II onlyAns: C

1511. The Earth isA. sphericalB. oblate spheroidC. prolate spheroidD. ellipticalAns: B

1512. Which one of the following major seaports of India does not have a natural harbour?A. DhuleB. BhopalC. GwaliorD. AgraAns: A

1513. Khetri, Kolar, Sindri and Jharia areassociated withA. Copper, gold, coal and gypsumB. Copper, gold, fertilisers and coalC. Iron, gold, coal and copperD. Copper, gold, coal and ironAns: B

1514. During the first half of the year, when theNorthern Hemisphere tilts towards the sunA. the days are longer in the NorthernHemisphere and this sphere experiencessummer seasonB. the Southern Hemisphere tilts away from thesun and this region expe-riences winter seasonC. All the options are correctD. the Northern Hemisphere experiencessummer seasonAns: C

1515. It takes 11 seconds for the light to reach

the earth from moon and 8 minutes from thesun. How much time will it take from the nearestbright star to reach the earth?A. 45 minutesB. 45 monthsC. 4.3 light yearsD. 4.5 minutesAns: B

1516. Which one of the following states is theleading producer of tea?A. SikkimB. West BengalC. AssamD. KeralaAns: C

1517. Which one of the following cities is knownas the Pittsburg of Japan?A. GoldB. UraniumC. PetroleumD. ThoriumAns: B

1518. Each time zone is defined by its distanceA. East of Greenwich, EnglandB. none of theseC. East or west of Greenwich, EnglandD. West of Greenwich, EnglandAns: C

1519. Consider the following statementsregarding the earthquakes: I. The intensity ofearthquake is measured on Mercalli scale. II.The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure ofenergy released. III. Earthquake magnitudes arebased on direct measurements of the amplitudeof seismic waves. IV. In the Richter scale, eachwhole number demonstrates a hundredfoldincrease in the amount of energy released.Which of these statements are correct?A. I and IVB. II, III and IVC. I, II and IIID. I and IIIAns: C

1520. Country known as the Sugar Bowl of theWorld isA. Burma

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B. NorwayC. CubaD. IndiaAns: C

1521. Consider the following statementsregarding the cumulonimbus clouds1.This cloud is also referred to as thunderclouds.2.This brings convectional rain.3.This is frequently seen in tropical afternoons.4.These are woolly, bumpy clouds arranged inlayers appearing like waves in blue sky. Which ofthe above statements is/are not correct?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 onlyC. 1 and 3D. 2 and 3Ans: A

1522. The umbra isA. formed by tangents to the sun and moonB. none of these is correct 4.93C. both are correctD. the inner portion of the moon's shadowAns: C

1523. Which of the following are true withregard to coal in India ?1.Coal is found in sedimentary rocks.2.The best quality of coal is lignite.3.The largest and oldest coalfield in India isRaniganj.4.The Damodar river valley is popularly knownas the 'Ruhr of India'. Which of the statementsare correct?A. Both 1 and 2B. 2 onlyC. 1 onlyD. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: A

1524. Which of the following are responsible forthe decrease of per capita holding of cultivatedland in India ?1.Low per capita income.2.Rapid rate of increase of population3.Practice of dividing land equally among theheirs.4.Use of traditional techniques of ploughing.Select the correct answer using the codes given

below :A. A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4B. A – 4 ; B – 1 ; C – 2 ; D – 3C. A – 2 ; B – 3 ; C – 1 ; D – 4D. A – 2 ; B – 1 ; C – 4 ; D – 3Ans: C

1525. Which one of the following longitudesdetermines the Indian standard time?A. CauveriB. MahanadiC. GodavariD. TaptiAns: C

1526. Normally, the temperature decreaseswith the increase in height from the Earth'ssurface, because1.the atmosphere can be heated upwards onlyfrom the Earth's surface.2.there is more moisture in the upperatmosphere.3.the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow :A. 2 and 3B. 1 and 2C. 3 onlyD. 3 and 4Ans: C

1527. Equator isA. all of theseB. forms a plane that runs perpendicular to theEarth's axisC. lies exactly midway between the North andSouth polesD. an imaginary line of latitude that circles theglobe in an east–west directionAns: A

1528. Of the total water on the earth, freshwater reserves constitute approximatelyA. 2.7 %B. 4.5 %C. 5.8%D. 1.2 %Ans: A

1529. The moonA. has no liquid water

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B. has no atmosphereC. is the natural satellite of EarthD. all are correctAns: D

1530. Consider the following statements :1.On the planet Earth, the fresh water availablefor use amounts to about less than 1% of thetotal water found.2.Of the total fresh water found on the planetEarth 95% is bound up in polar ice caps andglaciers. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 1 onlyB. Neither 1 nor 2C. 2 onlyD. Both 1 and 2Ans: A

1531. Consider the following statements1.The winds which blow between 30 degrees Nand 60 degrees S latitudes throughout the yearare known as westerlies.2.The moist air masses that cause winter rams inNorth- Western region of India are part ofwesterlies. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?A. 2 onlyB. Neither 1 nor 2C. Both 1 and 2D. 1 onlyAns: A

1532. What does 'Roaring Forties' refer to?A. Whirl winds caused in Atlantic OceanB. None of theseC. The region between latitudes 40°S and 50°S,where the prevailing westerly winds blow overthe open oceans with great regularity andstrengthD. The tract of stormy westerly winds betweenlatitudes 20-30°SAns: C

1533. About 50% of the world population isconcentrated between the latitudes ofA. 5°N and 20°NB. 40°N and 60°NC. 20°S and 40°SD. 20°N and 40°NAns: A

1534. In Which one the following countries, isTamil a major language?A. AustraliaB. IndonesiaC. MalaysiaD. ThailandAns: B

1535. Which one of the following statements isnot correct?A. SarayuB. YamunaC. NandakiniD. GhangharaAns: D

1536. Which one of the following is the mainenergy source for the formation of hurricanes?A. Latent heat derived from condensed watervapourB. Formation of Ozone (O3) holeC. Geothermal energy of the EarthD. Large scale fossil fuel burningAns: A

1537. Open stunted forests with bushes andsmall trees having long roots and sharp thornsor spines are commonly found inA. Western Andhra PradeshB. Siwaliks and Terai regionC. North-Eastern Tamil NaduD. Eastern OrissaAns: A

1538. The horizontal distribution oftemperature of ocean water is largely affectedby1.Depth of water in the ocean2.Ocean current3.Prevailing winds4.Latitudes Which of the following is correct?A. 1 onlyB. Neither 1 nor 2C. 2 onlyD. Both 1 and 2Ans: D

1539. Consider the following statements:1.Our solar system is located in the orion arm ofthe Milky way galaxy, about two-third of the wayout from the centre.

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2.The solar system formed from an interstellarcloud of dust and gas or nebulla about 4.6 billionyears ago. Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?A. Neither 1 nor 2B. Both 1 and 2C. 2 onlyD. 1 onlyAns: A

1540. In which of the following city one cannever see the sun shine overhead at noon?A. BangaloreB. DelhiC. TrivandrumD. VisakhapatnamAns: B

1541. Which of the following are not a planetarywind?A. It creates the greenhouse effect on earth.B. It provides condensation nuclei.C. It helps scatter blue light.D. It provides protection against ultravioletradiation.Ans: A

1542. Rotation results inA. the formation of day and nightB. all of theseC. the fixation of position of a place on earthD. change in the direction of wind and oceancurrentsAns: B

1543. With 2.4 per cent of the world's area, howmuch of the world's population does Indiasupport?A. 16%B. 12%C. 9%D. 7%Ans: A

1544. The annual range of temperature in theinterior of the continents is high as compared tocoastal areas. What is/ are the reason/reasons?1.Thermal difference between land and water2.Variation in altitude between continents andoceans3.Presence of strong winds in the interior

4.Heavy rains in the interior as compared tocoastsSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. 1 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3C. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1 and 3 onlyAns: A

1545. The planet nearest to the Earth isA. JupiterB. PlutoC. VenusD. MercuryAns: C

1546. With reference to soil conservation,consider the following practices:1.Crop rotation2.Sand fences3.Terracing4.Wind breaks Which of the above areconsidered appropriate methods for soilconservation in India?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 and 3C. 1 and 2D. 1 onlyAns: D

1547. Under Thornthwaite's classification ofclimate, almost the entire state of Orissa comesunderA. Dry sub-humidB. HumidC. Moist sub-humidD. Semi-aridAns: C

1548. Consider the followings statements: Thesouth-west monsoon originates in India primarilybecause of the1.Low pressure in the Punjab plain2.High pressure in the areas south of 80° Nlatitude3.Equatorial low being filled up by thedescending currents4.The Himalayas. Of these statements,A. 1, 2 and 3 are correctB. 3 and 4 are correct

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C. 1 and 4 are correctD. 1 and 2 are correctAns: C

1549. In which of the following States theJharkhand Movement is active?1.Bihar2.Madhya Pradesh3.Orissa4.Uttar Pradesh Choose the correct answer fromthe codes given below :A. 1, 2 and 3B. 2, 3 and 4C. 1 and 2D. 2 and 4Ans: A

1550. Which one of the following ports of Indiahandles the highest tonnage of import cargo?A. VisakhapatnamB. MumbaiC. KandlaD. CalcuttaAns: C

1551. Consider the following statements(1) Baffin Island is a type of continental glacier.(2) Cape Breton Island is known for its coalfields.(3) Florida Keys are small islands of Coral origin.Which of the above are true?A. 3-2-4-1B. 4-2-1-3C. 4-3-2-1D. 3-4-1-2Ans: D

1552. The largest industry in India isA. Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, MarmugaoB. Marmugao, Mumbai, Kolkata, ChennaiC. Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, MarmugaoD. Chennai, Marmugao, Mumbai, KolkataAns: B

1553. Detroit is famous for?A. 1, 3 and 4 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4C. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1 and 3 onlyAns: D

1554. Which one among the following explainsthe earthquakes of the eastern margins of Asia?A. Subduction of Pacific plate under Asiatic plateB. Subduction of African plate below EuropeanplateC. Subduction of American plate under thePacific plateD. Subduction of Indian plate under Asiatic plateAns: C

1555. Which of the following Indian stats doesnot have a common International border withBangladesh?A. Manipur hillsB. Barail hillsC. Arakan hillsD. Patkai hillsAns: C

1556. Between India and east Asia, thenavigation-time and distance can be greatlyreduced by which of the following ?1.Deepening the Malacca straits betweenMalaysia and Indonesia.2.Opening a new canal across the kra isthmusbetween the gulf of Siam and Andaman sea.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. 1 onlyB. Both 1 and 2C. 2 onlyD. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: C

1557. Winter rains in North and NorthWestIndia are generally associated with thephenomenon of :A. 40° – 50° North and SouthB. 20° – 30° North and SouthC. 50° – 60° North and SouthD. 30° – 40° North and SouthAns: D

1558. Kohoutek is the name of a/anA. asteroidB. cometC. starD. planetAns: B

1559. The original inhabitants of India are

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believed to be of the ethnic type known asA. Proto-AustraloidsB. MongoloidsC. NegritoD. DravidiansAns: D

1560. The collision in which one of the plates issubducted under the other, creating a deepoceanic trench is calledA. oceanic-oceanic collisionB. continental-continental collisionC. oceanic-continental collisionD. none of theseAns: A

1561. Deserts such as the Sahara are generallyfound between 20° and 30° latitudes in thewestern parts of the continents. This is becausethese regionsA. Have off-shore winds throughout the yearB. Have warm off-shore currentsC. Lie in the belt of the doldrumsD. Are very hot throughout the yearAns: A

1562. On the surface of the moon, theA. only the mass is lesserB. mass and weight become lesserC. mass remains constant and only the weight islesserD. mass and weight both remain unchangedAns: B

1563. Consider the following statements:1.Nagaland has no Scheduled Caste population.2.Literacy among Scheduled Caste is better thanthat among the Scheduled Tribes.3.Haryana has no Scheduled Tribe population.Select the correct statements:A. 1, 2, and 3B. All of the aboveC. 1, 3, and 4D. 2, 3, and 4Ans: A

1564. The density of air is normally at higherattitude.A. varies from place to placeB. decreasesC. increases

D. remains constantAns: B

1565. Which of the following have coral reefs?1.Andaman and Nicobar Islands2.Gulf of Kachchh3.Gulf of Mannar4.SunderbansSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow.A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 2 and 4 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 onlyAns: D

1566. Day and night are the result of theA. none of theseB. Earth's rotation around its axisC. Earth's revolutionD. Earth's rotation accompanied with itsrevolutionAns: B

1567. Copious rains in the northern coast ofTamil Nadu in October and November arebecause ofA. The south-east trade windsB. OcclusionC. Westerly depressionsD. Easterly depression and the presence ofinter-tropical convergenceAns: D

1568. The intensity of insolation depends onA. 2 onlyB. Neither 1 nor 2C. 1 onlyD. Both 1 and 2Ans: B

1569. Which of the following minerals are foundin a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh?1.Bauxite2.Dolomite3.Iron ore4.TinSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 2 onlyB. 3 only

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C. 1, 2 ,3 and 4 onlyD. 1 onlyAns: C

1570. The greatest known ocean deep isA. Melanesia, Micronesia and PolynesiaB. Micronesia, Polynesia and MelanesiaC. Melanesia Polynesia and MicronesiaD. Polynesia, Micronesia and MelanesiaAns: A

1571. Which of the following statements iscorrect?A. Northern Ireland is included in U.K. andSouthern Ireland is sovereign independent,democratic republicB. Both are included in U.K.C. Both are sovereign, independent, democraticrepublicsD. Southern Ireland is included in U.K. andNorthern Ireland is a sovereign independent,democratic republicAns: A

1572. Pre-Cambrian era marks theA. origin of the Earth some 4,600 million yearsagoB. none of theseC. origin of micro-organisms some 4,600 millionyears agoD. origin of rocks some 4,600 million years agoAns: A

1573. Which of the statements does not provethe spherical shape of the earth?A. The altitude of the stars from various pointson the earth's surface variesB. The shadow of the earth at the time of thesolar eclipse is circularC. If the earth were flat one would come acrosssome sharp edgesD. The sunrise is not visible from all places atthe same timeAns: C

1574. Which one of the following regions ofIndia has a combination of mangrove forest,evergreen forest and deciduous forest?A. Southern SaurashtraB. North Coastal Andhra PradeshC. South-West Bengal

D. Andaman and Nicobar IslandsAns: D

1575. The crust is thinner below theA. oceansB. similar under both oceans and continentsC. HimalayasD. continents 4.101Ans: A

1576. Which one of the following layers of theatmosphere is responsible for the deflection ofradio waves?A. StratosphereB. MesosphereC. IonosphereD. TroposphereAns: C

1577. The mass of Earth is times greater thanthe mass of the moon.A. 61B. 40C. 91D. 81Ans: B

1578. The largest steel plant of the country isA. RourkelaB. BhilaiC. BokaroD. DurgapurAns: C

1579. It has been found recently that the acidityof the soil increases because ofA. Increased use of rock phosphateB. Increased use of ureaC. Leaching away of basesD. Increased use of ammoniaAns: D

1580. Which one of the following languagesbelongs to the Austric group?A. LadakhiB. TamilC. KhasiD. MarathiAns: C

1581. Per capita availability of forest land is the

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highest inA. AssamB. Jammu and KashmirC. SikkimD. Madhya PradeshAns: C

1582. The substantial increase in agriculturalproduction in recent years in India has beenlargely because ofA. the increased use of high yielding varieties ofseeds and fertilizersB. the large scale employment of agriculturallabourC. the uncultivated lands having been broughtunder the plough on a large scaleD. better transport facilitiesAns: A

1583. In which one of the following oceans isDiamantine Trench situated?A. Pacific OceanB. Indian OceanC. Arctic OceanD. Atlantic OceanAns: B

1584. Consider the following statements :1.In Savanna climate, wet summers alternatewith dry winters.2.In China type of climate, winters are verysevere and summers are mild and dry. Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct ?A. 1, 2, 3, 4B. 3, 4, 1, 2C. 4, 3, 2, 1D. 2, 4, 1, 3Ans: C

1585. Human Geography covers all thoseaspects of Geography which are not directlyconcerned with Physical Geography.2.Human Geography is the study ofinterrelationship between human beings andtheir environment.3.Human Geography deals with the descriptionand explanation of human phenomena aroundthe variable earth surface.4.Human Geography does not cover technicalmatters of Cartography. Which of the abovestatements are correct?

A. 2 and 3B. 1 and 2C. Only 3D. 1,2,3 & 4Ans: B

1586. An important coal region at the Russianfederation region isA. KuzbasB. NouosibriskC. ChelakriskD. Krivoy RogAns: A

1587. Which region of the Earth's surface iscalled doldrums?A. Forest areaB. Sand desertC. Snow areaD. CroplandAns: D

1588. Which of the following as an example pairis correct?A. none of theseB. slate-extrusive igneous rocksC. marble-metamorphic rocksD. basalt-intrusive igneous rocksAns: C

1589. With reference to soil conservation,consider the following practices :1.Crop rotation2.Sand fences3.Terracing4.Wind breaks Which of the above areconsidered appropriate methods for soilconservation in India ?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4Ans: B

1590. Consider the following countries :1.Brazil2.Indonesia3.Japan4.Russia What is the descending order of thesize of the following countries population wise?A. 2, 1, 4, 3

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B. 1, 2, 4, 3C. 1, 2, 3, 4D. 2, 3, 1, 4Ans: B

1591. Consider the following climatic andgeographical phenomena :1.Condensation2.High temperature and humidity3.Orography4.Vertical wind Thunder Cloud development isdue to which of these phenomena?A. 1, 2 and 4B. 1 and 2C. 2, 3 and 4D. 1, 2, 3 and 4Ans: A

1592. Which one of the following is the mainchemical composition of coral reefs?A. MgCO3 (Magnesium Carbonate)B. NaCl (Sodium Chloride)C. KCO3 (Potassium Carbonate)D. CaCO3 (Calcium Carbonate)Ans: D

1593. Indian Standard Time (I.S.T.) isdetermined according to the local time of whichone of the following longitudes?A. 82.5° east longitudeB. 0° longitude or Greenwich meridianC. 70° east longitudeD. 180° east or west longitudeAns: A

1594. Which one of the following east flowingrivers of India has rift valley due to downwarping?A. SoneB. DamodarC. YamunaD. MahanadiAns: B

1595. Which forests lie in the Amazon Basin inSouth America?A. Steppe regionB. Monsoon regionC. Mediterranean regionD. N.W. European regionAns: B

1596. Which one of the following rivers flowbetween Vindhyan and Satpura ranges?A. Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna,Cauvery, Pennar and VagaiB. Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari,Cauvery and VagaiC. Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna,Pennar, Cauvery and VagaiD. Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari,Cauvery, Vagai and PennarAns: C

1597. The distance between consecutivelongitudes at the poles isA. 25 kmB. 18 kmC. 10 kmD. zeroAns: D

1598. Which of the following is / are thecharacteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal?1.High ash content2.Low sulphur content3.Low ash fusion temperatureSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. 1, 2 and 3B. 2 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1 and 2 onlyAns: D

1599. Out of the four southern States: AndhraPradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu,which shares boundaries with the maximumnumber of Indian States?A. Each of Andhra Pradesh and KarnatakaB. Andhra Pradesh OnlyC. Each of Tamil Nadu and KeralaD. Karnataka OnlyAns: A

1600. Richter scale is used to measureA. Intensity of windB. Ocean depthC. Temperature of the bodyD. EarthquakesAns: D

1601. Which one of the following town is

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located in the New England state of the USA?A. over the North PoleB. via CanadaC. over the South PoleD. over landAns: B

1602. Ural industrial region is dominated byA. USAB. ChinaC. IndiaD. AustraliaAns: A

1603. What is the general direction of cyclonesformed in the Bay of Bengal?A. warm and cold oceanic currents meetB. warm and cold atmospheric currents meetC. continental shelf is undulatingD. rivers drain out large amounts of freshwaterinto the seaAns: B

1604. Arrange the following features formed byrivers in its course starting from upstream:1.Meanders2.Falls3.Delta4.Oxbow LakeSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 1 and 3B. 1, 2 and 3C. 2 and 3D. Only 2Ans: D

1605. Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Project isA. an irrigation project involving India andMyanmarB. a joint tourism initiative of some AsiancountriesC. a defence and security agreement of Indiawith its eastern neighboursD. a hydroelectric power project involving India,Bangladesh and MyanmarAns: B

1606. The group of states which has forestcoverage of more than 75% of the totalgeographical area is

A. Assam, Meghalaya, NagalandB. Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, NagalandC. Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,NagalandD. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, NagalandAns: B

1607. Arrange the planets correctly indescending order in terms of number of theirsatellites.1.Uranus2.Jupiter3.Saturn4.MarsA. 4, 2, 3, 1B. 3, 2, 1, 4C. 2, 3, 4, 1D. 2, 3, 1, 4Ans: C

1608. Recently Uttar Pradesh and MadhyaPradesh governments signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding for thelinking of two rivers as alink project. Which are these two rivers?A. Betwa and ChambalB. Betwa and KenC. Chambal and SonD. Ken and NarmadaAns: B

1609. We get smaller tides or neap tides whenA. the sun pulls in the opposite direction, that is,at right angles to the moonB. none of theseC. the sun lies in the same straight line as themoonD. there is gravitational pull of the sun and themoonAns: A

1610. Dry Farming in India is extensivelypractised inA. Coromandel plainsB. Kanara plainsC. Deccan RegionD. Punjab plainsAns: C

1611. Day and night are equal at theA. polesB. equator

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C. AntarcticD. prime meridianAns: B

1612. Glacial movement occurs when the icemass becomesA. too light to be acted upon by frictional forcesB. none of theseC. both the conditions are correctD. too heavy to maintain its rigid shapeAns: C

1613. Which of the following is the correctorder of increasing size of the grains of soilparticles? A. Clay B. Silt C. Sand D. GravelA. B, C, A, DB. D, C, A, BC. C, D, B, AD. A, B, C, DAns: D

1614. 'Golan Heights' belonging to country 'A'were captured by a country 'B'.Which of thefollowing are 'A' and 'B' respectively?A. Egypt and IsraelB. Syria and EgyptC. Israel and SyriaD. Syria and IsraelAns: D

1615. Rihand Valley Project is located in whichone of the following states?A. 85.5° EB. 86.5° EC. 82.5° ED. 84.5° EAns: C

1616. On the planet earth, most of thefreshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out ofthe remaining freshwater, the largest proportionA. Oyashio : Cold ocean currentB. Benguela : Cold ocean currentC. Kuroshio : Warm ocean currentD. Labrador : Warm ocean currentAns: B

1617. Amarkantak plateau in the Maikal hillsmarks the origin of the riverA. GangaB. Narmada

C. MahanadiD. YamunaAns: B

1618. The Himalayas consist of main parallelranges from north to south.A. FourB. FiveC. TwoD. ThreeAns: D

1619. Choose the correct capital and currencyof Libya.A. Tripoli-bahtB. Lagos-nyereC. Tropoli-dinarD. Manila-pescoAns: C

1620. The extreme of temperature betweensummer and winter is quite low in southern partof Peninsular India mainly becauseA. Western GhatsB. Western HimalayasC. Eastern GhatsD. Eastern HimalayasAns: B

1621. Largest producer of diamond and gem inthe world isA. South AfricaB. BotswanaC. ZaireD. GhanaAns: B

1622. Which one of the following states has thelargest forest area to its total land area?A. Taiga forestB. Tundra forestC. Tropical rain forestD. Tropical monsoon forestAns: C

1623. Orbit isA. the Earth's revolution around the sun alongan almost circular pathB. none of theseC. the Earth's rotation on its own axisD. both of these

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Ans: A

1624. A meteor isA. part of a constellationB. a rapidly moving starC. a comet without a tailD. a piece of mater which has entered theearth's atmosphere from outer spaceAns: A

1625. Which one of the following agriculturalproducts is the largest earner of foreignexchange for India?A. juteB. teaC. tobaccoD. sugar caneAns: B

1626. The immediate cause for the SE Trades tocross the equator and blow as SW monsoonwinds over India is theA. intense low pressure over TibetB. intense low pressure area of Thar (Rajasthan)C. heated Ganga plainD. high temperature over Chhotanagpur plateauAns: C

1627. The leeward side of a mountain whichdoes not receive rain is known as theA. Hot and dryB. Humid temperateC. EquatorialD. Cool and dryAns: C

1628. The three leading coal producers of theworld are:A. IndiaB. BrazilC. MexicoD. CanadaAns: C

1629. Arrange the following tiger reserves ofIndia from North to South :1.lndravati2.Dudhwa3.Bandipur4.SimilipalSelect the correct answer using the code given

below :A. A-2; B-3; C-5; D-1B. A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3C. A-2; B-1; C-5; D-3D. A-4; B-3; C-2; D-1Ans: A

1630. Which one of the following is associatedwith Indian Agriculture?A. I.C.M.R.B. I.C.A.R.C. I.C.W.AD. I.C.C.R.Ans: B

1631. What could be the main reason/reasonsfor the formation of African and Eurasian desertbelt ?1.It is located in the sub-tropical high pressurecells.2.It is under the influence of warm oceancurrents. Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct in this context?A. Both 1 and 2B. 1 onlyC. 2 onlyD. Neither 1 nor 2Ans: B

1632. The imaginary axis at which the Earthrotates remains inclined at an angle of to theplane of the Earth's orbit.A. 0°B. 55 1/2°C. 66 1/2°D. 44 1/2°Ans: C

1633. Which one of the following is present inthe largest amount in terms of per cent by massin the earth's crust ?A. CarbonB. OxygenC. SiliconD. CalciumAns: B

1634. The largest oil field of Gujarat is inA. KadiB. AnkateshwarC. Kalol

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D. SanandAns: B

1635. Himalayan rivers are perennial becauseA. None of the above 1982B. They flow from inexhaustible springs in theHimalayasC. There is continuous rain throughout the yearin the catchment areasD. They are fed in summer by melting snow ofHimalayasAns: D

1636. Which one among the following is nearestto the Tropic of Cancer?A. Mahadeo Hills-Maikala Hills-Garhjat HillsB. Mahadeo Hills-Garhjat Hills-Maikala HillsC. Maikala Hills-Mahadeo Hills-Garhjat HillsD. Maikala Hills-Garhjat Hills-Mahadeo HillsAns: B

1637. Consider the following statementsregarding the International Date Line andSelect the correct ones.(1) It is along the longitude of 180°(2) It is the Greenwich Meridian, helping infixing date and time(3) It solves the problem of time and dateamongst the world's nations(4) It is determined by 180° longitude, but not astraight lineA. 1 and 2B. All of theseC. 3 and 4D. 2 and 3Ans: C

1638. The rising of the evening star indicatestheA. South PoleB. EastC. WestD. N orth PoleAns: C

1639. The main features of the commercialdairy farming are1.It is capital intensive.2.It is labour intensive.3.It is highly productive.4.It is highly commercial.

Select the correct answer from the codes givenbelow: Codes:A. Eastern ChinaB. MediterraneanC. Atlantic coast of North AmericaD. Central AsiaAns: C

1640. Which of the following statements is nottrue with regard to GM crops?A. Shifting cultivationB. Extensive and intensive farmingC. Organic farmingD. Commercial farmingAns: D

1641. The longest day (shortest night) in theSouthern Hemisphere isA. December 22B. November 22C. June 21D. July 21Ans: A

1642. The axis at which the earth rotates is animaginary line that runs fromA. east to westB. north to southC. west to eastD. south to northAns: B

1643. Which two countries follow China andIndia in the decreasing order of theirpopulations?A. USA and IndonesiaB. Russia and NigeriaC. Brazil and USAD. Canada and MalaysiaAns: A

1644. Papaghani series of rocks belong toA. PleistoceneB. EoceneC. PaleoceneD. OligoceneAns: A

1645. Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric project ison which river?A. I and II only

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B. III and IV onlyC. II and IV onlyD. III onlyAns: B

1646. Which of the following statements is/aretrue? (I) Longitudes of Jabalpur's location isbetween those of Indore and Bhopal. (II)Latitude of Aurangabad's location is betweenthose of Vadodara and Pune (III) Bangalore issituated more south ward than Chennai.A. Krishna: Manjra, Dudhana, IndravatiB. Godavari: Pairi, Hasdo, TelC. Cauvery: Kabani, Hemavati, AmaravatiD. Maha: Puma, Penganga, Wain gangaAns: A

1647. The Narmada river flows to the west,while most other large peninsular rivers flow tothe east. Why?1.It occupies a linear rift valley.2.It flows between the Vindhyas and theSatpuras.3.The land slopes to the west from Central India.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.A. 4 3 1 2B. 2 3 1 4C. 2 1 3 4D. 4 1 3 2Ans: D

1648. The earth's reflectivity of solar radiation,termed albedo, is highest in which one of thefollowing?A. West to SouthB. West to EastC. East to WestD. North to SouthAns: D

1649. Which of the following major sea ports ofIndia does not have a natural harbour?A. MumbaiB. KochiC. MarmagaoD. ParadeepAns: D

1650. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which ofthe following countries?

1.Jordan2.Iraq3.Lebanon4.SyriaSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow:A. 2 and 3 onlyB. 3 and 4 onlyC. 1, 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 3 and 4 onlyAns: B

1651. Consider the following statements andIdentify the right ones. I. The Laterite soilsdevelop in areas with high temperature and highrainfall. II. It is not suitable for cultivation.A. NitrogenB. CalciumC. GypsumD. PhosphorusAns: D

1652. Through which one of the followinggroups of countries does the Equator pass?A. Metal fabricatingB. TextilesC. AutomobilesD. ElectronicsAns: A

1653. Which one of the following is theappropriate reason for considering theGondwana rocks as most important of rocksystems of India?A. More than 90% of limestone reserves of Indiaare found in themB. More than 90% of fertile black cotton soilsare spread over themC. None of the reasons given above isappropriate in this contextD. More than 90% of India's coal reserves arefound in themAns: D

1654. Antarctica is an example ofA. piedmont glaciersB. continental glaciersC. mountain glaciersD. alpine glaciersAns: B

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1655. The waterfall 'Victoria' is associated withthe river:A. ZambeziB. AmazonC. St. LawrenceD. MissouriAns: A

1656. Which one of the following does notbelong to antecedent rivers in respect of allthree parallel ranges of Himalayas?A. 15 nautical milesB. 6 nautical milesC. 10 nautical milesD. 12 nautical milesAns: C

1657. As per Ferrel's lawA. high tideB. neap tide at half moonC. spring tide at new moonD. spring tide at full moonAns: B

1658. The correct sequence in decreasing orderin terms of total production of the given non-ferrous metals in India isA. MaduraiB. BareilyC. LucknowD. RoorkeeAns: A

1659. Névé isA. partly melted, compressed snowB. if never survives the oblation that occursduring the summer months, it is called firmC. all the statements are correctD. snow with density exceeding 500 kg per cubicmetreAns: C

1660. The most recent era of the geologicaltime scale isA. TriassicB. CenozoicC. MesozoicD. PaleoceneAns: B

1661. Which one of the following is the correct

sequence of passes when one travels along theHimalayas from Kashmir to Sikkim?A. slope gradient in this part controls the riverchannel patternB. river carries a huge amount of water whichhas created a straight channel courseC. river forms the boundary between the CentralHighlands and the Deccan PlateauD. river flows through the trough of a rift valleyinclined westwardAns: D

1662. Which one of the following statements isnot true?A. Nizam Sagar is situated on the Manjra riverB. Penganga is a tributary of the GodavariC. Narmada rises from Amarkantak regionD. Ghaggar's water is utilised in the IndiraGandhi CanalAns: D

1663. Which among the following is the majoritem of export from Paradeep Port?A. I, II and III onlyB. II and IV onlyC. AllD. III and IV onlyAns: C

1664. Rihand Valley Project is located in whichone of the following states? Exercise -2A. 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 3C. 2 and 3D. 1 and 2Ans: A

1665. Which of the following factors is moreimportant for the location of the steel mills atBokaro?A. Nearness to iron ore depositsB. nearness to coal depositsC. nearness to both coal and iron ore depositsD. nearness to the port city of KolkataAns: C

1666. The coal mining areas of the DamodarValley region includeA. Talcher, Ghanda and SambalourB. Korba, Sonhat and RaigarhC. Raniganj, Jharia and Giridih

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D. Singareni, Tandur and SastiAns: C

1667. The group of stars arranged in a definitepattern is calledA. Solar systemB. AndromedaC. ConstellationD. Milky wayAns: B

1668. Variations in the length of daytime andnighttime from season to season are due toA. the earth's revolution round the sun in anelliptical mannerB. latitudinal position of the placeC. revolution of the earth on a tilted axis.D. the earth's rotation on its axisAns: D

1669. The collision of ocean and continentalplates that causes the accretion of marinesedimentary deposits to the edge of thecontinent isA. none of theseB. continent-continent convergenceC. arc-continent convergenceD. ocean-continent convergenceAns: D

1670. Land masses are heated and cooled muchfaster than water bodies. Identify the truestatements in this regard.1.Land gets heated by conduction2.Water has a higher specific heat3.Only the surface layers of water are heated4.Water gets heated by convectionA. 1 and 2B. 2, 3 and 4C. 3 and 4D. 1, 3 and 4Ans: C

1671. Even though Pluto is usually thefarthestplanet, its path is highly elliptical, crossinginside the path of some other planet. As a resultfor a period of twenty years from 1979, thefarthest planet is not Pluto but,A. UranusB. SaturnC. Jupiter

D. NeptuneAns: D

1672. Which of the following are true withrespect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau?1.The southern plateau block is formed mainly ofgranites and gneiss.2.The Deccan lava plateau is an elevatedtableland consisting of horizontally arrangedlavasheets.3.The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyanscarps forming the northern flank of the plateau.4.The troughs of the Narmada and the Tapti areinterposed between the Vindhyan and theSatpura rangesA. I, II and IIIB. I and IIIC. only IID. II and IIIAns: D

1673. What percentage of atmosphere isnitrogen?A. 20.95 per centB. 0.93 per centC. 78.09 per centD. 21 per centAns: C

1674. The zonal soil type of peninsular Indiabelongs to theA. Yellow soilsB. Black soilsC. Red soilsD. Older alluviumAns: C

1675. Zoji La is a Pass betweenA. Lahul valley and SpitiB. Kashmir valley and LadakhC. Chumbi valley and SikkimD. Arunanchal Pradesh and TibetAns: B

1676. Lines joining places of equal temperatureare calledA. isohytesB. isomereC. isothermsD. isobarsAns: C

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1677. Consider the following rivers :1.Barak2.Lohit3.Subansiri Which of the above flows/flowthrough Arunachal Pradesh?A. 1, 2 and 3B. 1 and 3 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1 onlyAns: C

1678. The water content in the atmosphereA. Low pressure system with clockwise winds inthe northern hemisphere.B. Low pressure system with clockwise winds insouthern hemisphere.C. High pressure system with clockwise winds inthe northern hemisphere.D. High pressure system with clockwise winds insouthern hemisphere.Ans: C

1679. International date lineA. Roughly corresponds to 90th meridian whichfalls on the opposite side of the GreenwichmeridianB. Roughly corresponds to 135th meridianwhich falls on the opposite side of the Greenwichmeridian WORLD GEOGRAPHYC. Roughly corresponds to 180th meridian, theregion to the west of which are counted as beingone day earlier in their calendar dates thanregions to the eastD. Roughly corresponds to 180th meridian, theregions to the east of which are counted asbeing one day earlier in their calendar datesthan regions to the WestAns: D

1680. The general warming of globaltemperatures indicate that the mass balance ofglaciers are negative becauseA. none of theseB. of less snow accumulationC. of higher levels of ablationD. both are correctAns: D

1681. By how much degree the earth is inclinedon its own AxisA. 231/2

B. 691/2C. 661/2D. 241/2Ans: C

1682. River Luni drains intoA. Godavari deltaB. Rann of KutchhC. Ganga deltaD. Kerala coastAns: B

1683. The line joining the areas having thesame rainfall is called theA. isohalineB. isothermC. isobarD. isohyteAns: D

1684. Which area in India has an internal typeof drainage?A. Kabul riverB. Hari riverC. Amu DaryaD. Helmand riverAns: B

1685. Recent discovery of method of reducingsalination of soil isA. Intensive use of fertilisersB. Extensive use of fertilisersC. Spreading of husk on the soilD. None of the aboveAns: C

1686. Consider the following statements:1.The duration of the monsoon decreases fromsouthern India to northern India.2.The amount of annual rainfall in the northernplains of India decreases from east to west.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?A. 2 onlyB. Neither 1 nor 2C. Both 1 and 2D. 1 onlyAns: C

1687. Right ascension isA. none of these

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B. the equivalent of prime meridianC. the equivalent of longitude on the celestialsphereD. the equivalent of latitude on the celestialsphereAns: C

1688. 'Each day is more or less the same, themorning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; asthe sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up,dark clouds form, than rain comes with thunderand lightning. But rain is soon over.' Which ofthe following regions is described in the abovepassage?A. SavannahB. EquatorialC. MonsoonD. MediterraneanAns: B

1689. During a flight from Delhi to Tokyo thefollowing are the landing airports:1.Hong Kong2.Hanoi3.Taipei4.Bangkok The correct sequence of the landingat these airports during an onward journey isA. 4, 2, 1, 3B. 4, 1, 2, 3C. 1, 2, 3, 4D. 3, 4, 1, 2Ans: A

1690. Largest producer of silver in the world isA. France and SpainB. Denmark and HollandC. Greenland and NorwayD. Czechoslovakia and PolandAns: A

1691. Apart from air, water and organic matter,the only non-minerals in the Earth areA. plutonic rocksB. molten rocks (magmas)C. molten rocks and their solid glassyequivalentsD. solidified rocks on the surface of EarthAns: C

1692. The factors which influence input, outputand transport of sediment water in a drainage

basin includeA. topography and soil typeB. bedrock typeC. all are correctD. climate and vegetation coverAns: C

1693. The latitudes that pass through Sikkimalso pass through [2010]A. Jammu and KashmirB. PunjabC. RajasthanD. Himachal PradeshAns: C

1694. The two periods of Cenozoic era areA. the Triassic and the QuarternaryB. the Paleocene, Eocene, and CarboniferousperiodsC. none of theseD. the Tertiary period and the QuarternaryperiodAns: D

1695. Consider the following statements.Identify the right ones. I. Irrigation has two rolesto play: one is for protective purpose andanother one for making the land useful forsecond crop. II. In India, there are three basicsources of irrigation: wells, canals and tanks.A. 4 1 2 3B. 2 3 4 1C. 4 3 2 1D. 2 1 4 3Ans: D

1696. In India, the ports are categorized asmajor and nonmajor ports. Which one of thefollowing is a nonmajor port?A. DahejB. New MangaloreC. Kochi (Cochin)D. ParadipAns: A

1697. With which one of the following rivers isthe Omkareshwar Project associated?A. BhimaB. ChambalC. NarmadaD. Tapi

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Ans: C

1698. causes the high temperatures of thestratopause.A. both of theseB. Ultraviolet absorption by the ozone layerC. Its altitudeD. none of theseAns: B

1699. Atmosphere pressure refers toA. the weight of the entire air column over agiven pointB. the amount of force exerted on a unit surfaceareaC. both are correctD. none of these is correctAns: C

1700. Consider the following statements :1.The first newsprint plant set up in India was inNepanagar.2.The first modern steel plant in India was set upat Bhadrawati. Which of these statements is/arecorrect ?A. A – 3 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 2B. A – 2 ; B – 1 ; C – 4 ; D – 3C. A – 2 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 3D. A – 3 ; B – 1 ; C – 4 ; D – 2Ans: D

1701. Estuaries possess distinct blooms ofexcessive growth of a pigmented dinoflagellates.These blooms are calledA. sea flowersB. black tidesC. sea tidesD. red tidesAns: D

1702. Which one of the following does notcharacterise the Himalayas?A. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and MaharashtraB. Kerala and Karnataka onlyC. Kerala, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil NaduD. Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and UnionTerrtory of PuducherryAns: C

1703. Conundrums is the term of skin appliedto?

A. Christains, Sikhs, Buddhists, JainsB. Christains, Sikhs, Jains, BuddhistsC. Sikhs, Christains, Jains, BuddhistsD. Sikhs, Christains, Budddhists, JainsAns: C

1704. For which one of the following items, is'Tirupur' well-known as a huge exporter to manyparts of the world?A. Leather goodsB. Knitted garmentsC. HandicraftsD. Gems and JewelleryAns: B

1705. The Mediterranean type of climate ischaracterized byA. moist summers and dry wintersB. clear sky and sunshineC. hot summers a moist wintersD. dry summer and mild, wet wintersAns: D

1706. A geographic region has the followingdistinct characteristics:1.Warm and dry climate2.Mild and wet winter3.Evergreen Oak trees The above features aredistinct characteristics of which one of thefollowing regions?A. 1 3 2 1B. 4 2 3 1C. 2 3 4 1D. 2 1 4 3Ans: A

1707. Which one of the following is the largestcanal?A. Bay of BengalB. Arabian SeaC. Red SeaD. Andaman SeaAns: C

1708. Which of the following is/are thecharacteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal?1.High ash content2.Low sulphur content3.Low ash fusion temperatureSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow.

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A. A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 2 ; D – 1B. A – 3 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 2C. A – 2 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 3D. A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4Ans: C

1709. The Jharkhand region is spread overA. Bihar and Madhya Pradesh onlyB. Bihar and Orissa onlyC. Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and West BengalonlyD. Bihar, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and WestBengalAns: B

1710. The territorial waters of India extend uptoA. GolaB. KamlaC. ChenabD. TaptiAns: C

1711. Consider the following pairs:1.Electromagnetic radiation2.Geothermal energy3.Gravitational force4.Plate movements5.Rotation of the earth 6. Revolution of the earthWhich of the above are responsible for bringingdynamic changes on the surface of the earth?A. 2, 4, 5 and 6 onlyB. 1, 3, 5 and 6 onlyC. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6Ans: A

1712. Consider the following countries :1.Albaina2.Bosnia Herzegovina3.Croatia4.Macedonia Which of these countries has/haveAdriatic Sea as a boundary?A. 1 and 2B. 3 and 4C. 4 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3Ans: D

1713. Which of the following is not favourablefor the formation of deltas?

A. Currents and tidesB. No large lakes in the river courseC. Calm windsD. Sheltered coastAns: A

1714. Which of the following geographicalfeatures have played a great unifying role instrengthening the forces of homogeneity of theIndian people? I. The expanses of watersurrounding the peninsula II. The HimalayanMountains III. The vastness of the country IV.The presence of the Indian Ocean Choose youranswer from the following codes:A. I and IIB. All fourC. ID. IIAns: B

1715. Consider the following rivers:1.Kishenganga2.Ganga3.Wainganga4.Penganga The correct sequence of these riverswhen arranged in the north- south direction isA. 1, 2, 4, 3B. 2, 1, 3, 4C. 1, 2, 3, 4D. 2, 1, 4, 3Ans: C

1716. Decaying vegetation produces organicacids, which cause a breakdown of minerals.This isA. both (a ) and ( b)B. physical weatheringC. chemical weatheringD. chemical erosionAns: C

1717. Which one among the following is acorrect sequence of production of coal in theIndian States in descending order?A. Alluvial SoilB. Peaty SoilC. Laterite SoilD. Black SoilAns: D

1718. Our view of space keeps on changing

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because earth isA. coldB. at an angle of 25°C. RevolvingD. beneath the SunAns: A

1719. Which state has the largest acreageunder rubber?A. MaharashtraB. KeralaC. KarnatakaD. OrissaAns: B

1720. Littoral drift isA. movement of sediment via longshore driftB. none of theseC. movement of sediment via beach driftD. the combined effect of (a ) and ( b)Ans: D

1721. Madhya Pradesh shares its border withhow many States?A. FatehpurB. KanpurC. BhagalpurD. UttarkashiAns: A

1722. Iron ore mines are located in which of thefollowing group of places?A. Bokaro, Balaghat, HazaribaghB. Jharia, Raniganj, WardhaC. Singhbhum, Monghyr, SingareniD. Singhbhum, Mayurbhani, KeoniharAns: D

1723. The most abundant element in the earth'satmosphere isA. kryptonB. nitrogenC. argonD. oxygenAns: B

1724. 'Jhum Cultivation' is connected withA. Dry farmingB. Tribal peopleC. Delta cultivationD. Hilly people

Ans: D

1725. The power plant at Manikaran based ongeothermal energy is in the state ofA. UttaranchalB. Jammu and KashmirC. Arunachal PradeshD. Himachal PradeshAns: D

1726. Which one of the following problems isnot encountered in the Indira Gandhi Canalcommand area?A. Aeolian silting of the canalB. Progressive water loggingC. Increase in soil salinityD. Decline in water supplyAns: D

1727. Which of the following crops helps innitrogen fixation?A. MaizeB. BeansC. WheatD. RiceAns: B

1728. Consider the following statements I)Great Salt Lake is the reservoir of Hoover andBoulder dam of Colorado River. II) Lake Mead isRemnant of Fresh Lake called Bonneville. Whichof the above statements are true?A. 1, 2, 3 and 4B. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 1 and 2 onlyD. 3 and 4 onlyAns: A

1729. In deciding the climate the significantfactor is theA. latitudeB. angle of sun's raysC. altitudeD. terrainAns: A

1730. We get big tides or spring tides whenA. none of theseB. the sun lies in the same straight line as themoonC. there is gravitational pull of the sun and the

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moonD. the sun pulls in the opposite direction, that is,at right angles to the moonAns: B

1731. The periods of different eras are furtherdivided intoA. eonsB. epochsC. stagesD. any of theseAns: C

1732. Westerlies in southern hemisphere arestronger and persistent than in northernhemisphere. Why ?1.Southern hemisphere has less landmass ascompared to northern hemisphere.2.Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphereas compared to northern hemisphere. Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct ?A. 2 onlyB. 1 onlyC. Both 1 and 2D. Neither 1 nor 2 Exercise -2Ans: B

1733. Of the main constituents, which of thefollowing have great influence in earth's climaticconditions?A. None of the aboveB. Specific HumidityC. Relative humidityD. Absolute HumidityAns: C

1734. Consider the following statements:1.Longitude of Jabalpur's location is betweenthose of Indore and Bhopal.2.Latitude of Aurangabad's location is betweenthose of Vadodara and Pune.3.Bangalore is situated more southward thanChennai Which of these statements is/arecorrect?A. 4 3 1 2B. 2 1 3 4C. 4 1 3 2D. 2 3 1 4Ans: A

1735. Hot deserts like Sahara, Arabia, etc,

receive very negligible amount of rainfall. This isbecause theyA. anti-tropical cyclones of southern hemisphereB. tropical cyclones of northern hemisphereC. tropical cyclones of southern hemisphereD. temperate cyclones of northern hemisphereAns: A

1736. Which one of the following bays has thehighest tides in the world?A. Bay of BengalB. Bay of KhambatC. Hudson BayD. Bay of FundyAns: A

1737. The length of the tropical year (the timeinterval between successive occurrences of thespring equinox) is decreasing very slowly as aresult ofA. both of theseB. small, progressive changes in the Earth'srotational speedC. none of theseD. small, progressive change in the Earth's orbitaround the sunAns: A

1738. Consider the following programmes:1.Afforestation and development of wastelands.2.Reforestation and replantation in existingforests.3.Encouraging the wood substitutes andsupplying other types of fuel.4.Promotion of wide use of insecticides andpesticides to restrict the loss of forest area fromdegradation caused by pests and insects. TheNational Forest Policy of 1988 includes:A. 1 onlyB. 2 and 3C. NoneD. 1 and 3Ans: C

1739. The solar eclipse achieves totality only inlimited geographical regions becauseA. Sun rays can reach most of the peripheralregions of shadow of the moon due toatmospheric refractionB. The earth is not smooth flat surface, but haselevations and depressions

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C. The trajectories of the earth around the sunand the moon around the earth are not perfectcirclesD. The size of the shadow of the moon on theearth is small as compared to the cross sectionof the earthAns: C

1740. What can be the maximum duration oftotality for a solar eclipse?A. 7 minutes 40 secondsB. 1 hour 42 minutesC. There is no maximum durationD. 12.5 minutesAns: B

1741. The speed of revolution of the earth in itsorbit round the sun isA. Least when the earth is nearest to the sunB. Greatest when the earth is farthest from thesunC. Same throughout the yearD. Greatest when the earth is nearest to the sunAns: D

1742. The first bird is believed to have appearedon the surface of the earthA. 200 milllion yearsB. 300 million yearsC. 150 million yearsD. 100 million yearsAns: C

1743. Other than India and China, which of thefollowing groups of countries border Myanmar?A. Bangladesh, Thailand and VietnamB. Thailand, Vietnam and MalaysiaC. Cambodia, Laos and MalaysiaD. Thailand, Laos and BangladeshAns: D

1744. Population explosion is associated with?A. East and South AsiaB. Europe and Estern-North AmericaC. South and South-East AsiaD. East Asia and EuropeAns: D

1745. Which one among the following riversdoes not flow into the Bay of Bengal?A. Ganga : Gandak

B. Krishna : TungabhadraC. Indus : ShyokD. Godavari : MusiAns: D

1746. The third position in the manufacture ofcars in the world is occupied byA. Cairo and AlexandriaB. Suez and CairoC. Port Said and SuezD. Cairo and Port SaidAns: C

1747. 1 torr = mm of mercuryA. 1B. 7,600C. 760D. 7.6Ans: A

1748. Consider the following statements:1.Ocean currents are the slow-surface movementof water in the ocean.2.Ocean currents assist in maintaining theEarth's heat balance.3.Ocean currents are set in motion primarily byprevailing winds.4.Ocean currents are affected by theconfiguration of the ocean. Which of thesestatements are correct?A. 2, 3 and 4B. 1 and 2C. 1, 3 and 4D. 1, 2, 3 and 4Ans: D

1749. Which is the group of trace elements, inorder of abundance, in the Earth's crust?A. Al, Si, O, Ca, Na, K, Mg, FeB. C, Mn, S, Ba, Cl, Cr, F, Zr, Ni, VC. Si, Fe, Al, OD. O, C, Al, Mn, Fe, SiAns: B

1750. The Plio-Pleistocene boundary lies aboutyears ago, at the beginning of the interval ofwarming after the last Pleistocene glaciations.A. 1,000B. 10,000C. 100D. 1,00,000

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Ans: B

1751. The Indus and the Brahmaputra rivers areexamples ofA. Consequent drainageB. Subsequent drainageC. Antecedent drainageD. Super-imposed drainageAns: C

1752. The water cycle takes place in whichsphere of atmosphere?A. StratosphereB. MesosphereC. TropopauseD. TroposphereAns: D

1753. Which amongst the following States hasthe highest population density as perCensus-2001?A. Uttar PradeshB. Madhya PradeshC. KeralaD. West BengalAns: D

1754. In which part of the world would you findthe Veld ?A. Marine fishB. BauxiteC. NitrateD. Iron oreAns: B

1755. When it is 12 Noon at Allahabad, the timeat Wellington (New Zealand) would be close towhich one of the following?A. 6:30 pm of the same dayB. 4:30 pm of the previous dayC. 6:30 pm of the previous dayD. 4:30 pm of the same dayAns: B

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