Indian Geography 2025 Exam 205

1. "System of Rice Intensification" of cultivation, in which alternate wetting and drying of rice fields is practised, results in :

1. Reduced seed requirement

2. Reduced methane production

3. Reduced electricity consumption

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans.(d)

2. Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert ?

(a) Lake Victoria

(b) Lake Faguibine

(d) Lake Volta

Ans.(b)

3. Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ?

(a) Cauvery

(b) Manjira

(d) Tungabhadra

Ans.(c)

4. Consider the following pairs:

Peak. Mountains

1. Namcha Barwa - Garhwal Himalaya

2. Nanda Devi - Kumaon Himalaya

3. Nokrek- Sikkim Himalaya

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 only

(d) 3 only

Ans. (b)

5. With reference to India, consider the following statements ?

1. Monazite is a source of rare earths.

2. Monazite contains thorium.

3. Monazite occurs naturally in the entire Indian coastal sands in India.

4. In India, Government bodies only can process or export monazite.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans.(b)

6. In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the :

(a) First half of the month of June

(b) Second half of the month of June

(d) Second half of the month of July

Ans.(b)

7. Consider the following pairs:

Wetland/Lake Location

1. Hokera Wetland - Punjab

2. Renuka Wetland - Himachal Pradesh

3. Rudrasagar Lake - Tripura

4. Sasthamkotta Lake - Tamil Nadu

How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pairs

(d) All four pairs

Ans.(b)

8. Consider the following statements:

1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.

2. Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans.(d)

9. Consider the following States :

1. Andhra Pradesh

2. Kerala

3. Himachal Pradesh

4. Tripura

How many of the above are generally known as tea - producing States ?

(a) Only one State

(b) Only two States

(d) All four States

Ans. (c)

10. Consider the following pairs :

Reservoirs. States

1. Ghataprabha - Telangana

2. Gandhi Sagar - Madhya Pradesh

3. Indira Sagar- Andhra Pradesh

4. Maithon - Chhattisgarh

How many pairs given above are not correctly matched ?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pairs

(d) All four pairs

Ans.(c)

11. The vegetation of Savannah consists of grassland with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no trees. The forest development in such areas is generally kept in check by one or more or a combination of some conditions. Which of the following are such conditions?

1.Burrowing animals and termites

2.Fire

3.Grazing herbivores

4.Seasonal rainfall

5.Soil properties

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 4 and 5

(d) 1, 3 and 5

Ans c

12. With reference to the water on the planet Earth, consider the following statements:

1.The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount of groundwater.

2.The amount of water in polar ice caps and glaciers is more than the amount of groundwater.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans b

13. Consider the following statements:

1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds.

2. In the temperate Zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer than the western sections

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 and 2

Ans c

14. Consider the following Rivers:

1. Brahmani

2. Nagavali

3. Subarnarekha

4. Vamsadhara

Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 4

(d) 1 and 3

Ans d

15. With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1.OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 meters in the southwestern Indian Ocean during January — March.

2.OMT collected during January — March can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in the monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans b

16. Consider the following statement

1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.

2. Only some cyclones develop an eye.

3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10 deg C lesser than that of the surroundings

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

Ans.(c)

17. Consider the following minerals:

1. Bentonite

2. Chromite

3. Kyanite

4. Sillimanite

In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals ?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Ans. (d)

18. Siachen Glacier is situated to the

(a) East of Aksai Chin

(b) East of Leh

(d) North of Nubra Valley

Ans.d

19. What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture ?

1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.

2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible.

3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible.

4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

Ans. (c)

20. With reference to chemical fertilizers in India, consider the following statements :

1. At present, the retail price of chemical fertilizers is market-driven and not administered by the Government.

2. Ammonia, which is an input of urea, is produced from natural gas.

3. Sulphur, which is a raw material for phosphoric acid fertilizer, is a by-product of oil refineries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans.(b)

21. What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture ?

1. Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop.

2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible.

3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans.(d)

22. With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements:

1. Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crop.

2. Green - gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse production.

3. In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased, the production of rabi pulses has decreased.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

23. "The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop." Which one of the following is that crop ?

(a) Cotton

(b) Jute

(d) Tea

Ans.(a)

24. In India, which of the following can be considered as public investment in agriculture ?

1. Fixing Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce of all corps

2. Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies

3. Social Capital development

4. Free electricity supply to farmers

5. Waiver of agricultural loans by the banking system

6. Setting up of cold storage facilities by the governments

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1, 2 and 5 only

(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Ans.(c)

25. Consider the following statements :

1. In the case of all cereals, pulses and oil- seeds, the procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) is unlimited in any State/UT of India.

2. In the case of cereals and pulses, the MSP is fixed in any State/UT at a level to which the market price will never rise.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans.(d)

26. Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?

(a) Clouds absorb the radiation released from the Earth's surface.

(b) Clouds reflect back the Earth's radiation.

(d) Clouds deflect the blowing wind to ground level.

Ans. (b)

27. Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World' ?

(a) Tobacco, cocoa and rubber

(b) Tobacco, cotton and rubber

(d) Rubber, coffee and wheat

Ans. (a)

28. What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isa pur and Kangsabati ?

(a) Recently discovered uranium deposits

(b) Tropical rain forests

(d) Water reservoirs

Ans. (d)

29. Consider the following statements:

1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only.

2. Double - humped camel is naturally found in India only.

3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (a)

30. With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crop in India in the last five years, consider the following statements:

1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest.

2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds.

3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane.

4. Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans. (a)

31. Consider the following pairs:

Wildlife. Naturally found in

1. Blue-finned Mahseer :Cauvery River

2. Irrawaddy Dolphin :Chambal River

3. Rusty-spotted Cat :Eastern Ghats

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (c)

32. Consider the following statements:

1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.

2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.

3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 only

(d) 3 only

Ans.(d)

33. Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi ?

(a) Bengaluru

(b) Hyderabad

(d) Pune

Ans.(a)

34. Which one of the following is an artificial lake ?

(a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)

(b) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)

(d) Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)

Ans. (a)

35. Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely / dried up in the recent past due to human activities ?

1. Aral Sea

2. Black Sea

3. Lake Baikal

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3

Ans. (d)

36. Consider the following statements:

1. The Earth's magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years.

2. When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago, there was 54% oxygen and no carbon dioxide.

3. When living organisms originated, they modified the early atmosphere of the Earth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans.(c)

37. With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements:

1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity.

2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle.

3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans.(b)

38. Consider the following statements:

1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory.

2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar.

3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 3

Ans.(a)

39. From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

(a) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

(b) Nallamala Forest

(d) Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve

Ans. (a)

40. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements :

1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.

2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.

3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (b)

41. If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?

(a) 6

(b) 7

(d) 9

Ans. (b)

42. Consider the following statements:

1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.

2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only.

3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

Ans. (b)

43. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.

2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino's impact on the monsoon.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. (b)

44. Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar ?

(a) Sumatra

(b) Borneo

(d) Sri Lanka

Ans. (a)

45. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries ?

1. Jordan

2. Iraq

3. Lebanon

4. Syria

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

Ans. (c)

46. Which of the following is/are the advantage/ advantages of practising drip irrigation?

1. Reduction in weed

2. Reduction in soil salinity

3. Reduction in soil erosion

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(d) None of the above is an advantage of practising drip irrigation

Ans. (c)

47. Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?

(a) Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms

(b) Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil

(d) It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops

Ans. (b)

48. Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra?

1. Dibang

2. Kameng

3. Lohit

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (d)

49. In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?

1. Cambay Basin

2. Cauvery basin

3. Krishna-Godavari Basin

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (d)

50. Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Chhattisgarh

(d) Rajasthan

Ans. (d)

51. Which one of the following countries of South- West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea ?

(a) Syria

(b) Jordan

(d) Israel

Ans. (b)

52. In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason ?

(a) Sea surface temperatures are low

(b) Inter - Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs

(d) Absence of land in those regions

Ans. (b)

53. What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current ?

(a) The Earth's rotation on its axis

(b) Convergence of the two equatorial currents

(d) Occurrence of the belt of calm near the equator

Ans. (b)

54. What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current ?

(a) The Earth's rotation on its axis

(b) Convergence of the two equatorial currents

(d) Occurrence of the belt of calm near the equator

Ans. (b)

55. The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to

(a) Central Asia

(b) Middle East

(d) Central Africa

Ans. (b)

56. Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following ?

1. Gravitational force of the Sun

2. Gravitational force of the Moon

3. Centrifugal force of the Earth

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans.(d)

57. In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species ?

(a) Tropical moist deciduous forest

(b) Tropical rain forest

(d) Temperate forest with grasslands

Ans. (a)

58. Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State ?

(a) Assam and Rajasthan

(b) Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan

(d) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat

Ans. (d)

59. Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest ?

(a) North Coastal Andhra Pradesh

(b) South - West Bengal

(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Ans. (d)

60. Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic ?

(a) Khangchendzonga National Park

(b) Nandadevi National Park

(d) Namdapha National Park

Ans. (d)

61. In India, the steel production industry requires the import of

(a) saltpetre

(b) rock phosphate

(d) All of the above

Ans. (c)

62. Consider the following States :

1. Arunachal Pradesh

2. Himachal Pradesh

3. Mizoram

In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?

(a) 1.only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (c)

63. Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?

(a) Andaman and Nicobar

(b) Nicobar and Sumatra

(d) Sumatra and Java.

Ans. (a)

64. In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?

1. Terrace cultivation

2. Deforestation

3. Tropical climate

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (b)

65. Consider the following rivers:

1. Barak

2. Lohit

3. Subansiri

Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (b)

66. Every year, a month long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities / tribes plant saplings of fruit bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities / tribes ? -

(a) Bhutia and Lepcha

(b) Gond and Korku

(d) Sahariya and Agariya

Ans.(b)

67. Consider the following statements:

1. Maize can be used for the production of starch.

2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.

3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (d)

68. Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms?

1. Continental drift

2. Glacial cycles

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans. (c)

69. The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of

(a) Equatorial climate/

(b) Mediterranean climate

(d) All of the above climates

Ans. (c)

70. Turkey is located between

(a) Black sea and Caspian Sea

(b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

(d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea

Ans. (b)

71. Turkey is located between

(a) Black sea and Caspian Sea

(b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

(d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea

Ans. (b)

72. The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?

1. It occupies a linear rift valley.

2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.

3. The land slopes to the west from Central India

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3

(d) None

Ans. (a)

73. Consider the following pairs:

1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve: Garo Hills

2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range

3. Namdapha National Park: Dafla Hills

Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) None

Ans. (a)

74. Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India ?

(a) Engineering

(b) Paper and pulp

(d) Thermal power

Ans. (d)

75. Which of the following statements regarding 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 these soils.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2, 3 and 4

(d) 2 and 3 only

Ans. (c)

76. Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal ?

1. High ash content

2. Low sulphur content

3. Low ash fusion temperature

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (a)

77. 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 of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 only

(d) None

Ans. (b)

78. With reference to the usefulness of the by- products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is / are correct ?

1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.

2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.

3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (c)

79. Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to

(a) the earth's rotation on its axis

(b) the earth's revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner

(d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis

Ans. (d)

80. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion

(a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds

(b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers

(d) exists as soil moisture

Ans. (c)

81. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in

(a) desert margins, liable to strong wing action

(b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding

(d) None of the above

Ans. (d)

82. The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where

(a) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet

(b) rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the sea

(d) continental shelf is undulating

Ans. (c)

83. Which of the following is/are unique Characteristics /characteristics of equatorial forests?

1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy

2. Coexistence of a large number of species

3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (d)

84. The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?

1. Thermal difference between land and water

2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans

3. Presence of strong winds in the interior

4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans. (a)

85. "Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders."

The above statement best describes which of the following regions?

(a) African Savannah

(b) Central Asian Steppe

(d) Siberian Tundra

Ans. (b)

86. During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the

1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky

2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds

3. violent upward movement of air and water particles

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3

(d) None of the above produces the thunder

Ans. (d)

87. Which of the following is the chief characteristic of 'mixed farming'?

(a) Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops

(b) Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field

(d) None of the above

Ans.(c)

88. Consider the following factors:

1. Rotation of the Earth

2. Air pressure and wind

3. Density of ocean water

4. Revolution of the Earth

Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents ?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2, 3 and 4

Ans.(b)

89. Normally, the temperatur the Fat's with the increase in height from the Earth's surface, because

1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth's surface

2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere,

3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans.(c)

90. A person stood alone in a desert on a dark night and wanted to reach his village which was situated 5 km east of the point where he was standing. He had no instruments to find the direction but he located the polestar. The most convenient way now to reach his village is to walk in the

(a) direction facing the polestar

(b) direction opposite to the polestar

(d) direction keeping the polestar to his right

Ans.(c)

91. What is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru ?

(a) Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in steppes and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains

(b) Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk

(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct

Ans. (a)

92. A particular State in India has the following characteristics:

1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan.

2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover.

3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State.

Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics ?

(a) Arunachal Pradesh

(b) Assam

(d) Uttarakhand

Ans.(a)

93. When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:

1. Deep gorges

2. U-turn river courses

3. Parallel mountain ranges

4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding

Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains ?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans.(d)

94. Consider the following statements:

1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India.

2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans.(c)

95. Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field ?

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Arunachal Pradesh

(d) Uttar Pradesh

Ans.(b)

96. Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following?

1. Deeping the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.

2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans.(c)

97. The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?

(a) Paddy and cotton

(b) Wheat and Jute

(d) Wheat and cotton

Ans.(c)

98. A state in India has the following characteristics

1. Its northern part is arid and semiarid.

2. Its central part produces cotton.

3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.

Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics ?

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Gujarat

(d) Tamil Nadu

Ans. (b)

99. With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced

2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming

3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans.(c)

100. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land ?

(a) It greatly increases the crop production

(b) It makes some soils impermeable

(d) It fills the air spaces in the soil with water

Ans.(b)

101. Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?

1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.

2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans.(a)

102. What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?

1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.

2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans.(a)

1. What factors changed the landscape of India the most in last century?

(a) Irrigation

(b) Movement of people from rural to urban areas

(d) Deforestation

Ans a

2. The crop which grows in alluvial soil and needs 150 cm rainfall is

(a) Wheat

(b) Rice

(d) Sugarcane

Ans b

3. Which of the following projects is administered by more than one State?

(a) Nagarjuna Sagar Project

(b) Kosi Project

(d) Tungbhadra Project

Ans b

5. The oldest mountains are

(a) Himalayas

(b) Aravallis Vindhyas

Ans b

6. "Laterite Soil" is found in India in

(a) Western Ghats

(d) Satpura region in Madhya Pradesh

Ans a

7. Which of the following crops helps in nitrogen fixation?

(a) Rice

(b) Wheat

(d) Beans

Ans d

8. The winter rain in Madras is caused by

(a) South-West Monsoons

(b) North-East Monsoons

(d) Cyclonic winds in the Bay of Bengal

Ans b

9. The sea territory of India extends up to

(b) 12 nautical miles (d) None of these

(a) 4 nautical miles (c) 200 nautical miles

Ans b

10. India's population according to 1971 Census was approximately.

(a) 50 crores

(b) 54 crores

(d) 70 crores

Ans b

11. At which place will you find maximum sunlight in December?

(a) Kanyakumari

(b) Pune

(d) Leh

Ans a

12. The number of States having common boundary with the State of Madhya Pradesh is:

(a) 5

(b) 6

(d) 8

Ans a

13. The crop which is sown with the commencement of Monsoon is

(a) Rabi Crop

(b) Kharif Crop

(d) None of these

Ans b

14. Which among the following States possesses oil resources based on geographical location?

(a) Kerala

(b) Nagaland

(d) Meghalaya

Ans b

15. The maximum percentage of the tribal population in India constitutes:

(a) Bhils

(b) Santhals

(d) Nagas

Ans b

16. Gondwana hills are located in

(a) Punjab

(b) Jammu and Kashmir

d.Nagaland

Ans c

17. Jhum Cultivation' is connected with

(a) Tribal people

(b) Delta cultivation

Ans d

18. It has been found recently that the acidity of the soil increases because of

(a) Leaching away of bases

(b) Increased use of ammonia

(d) Increased use of rock phosphate

Ans b

19. Bustard King is found in

(a) Assam

(b) Himalayan Range

(d) Madhya Pradesh

Ans c

20. Which of the following States is landlocked?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) West Bengal

(d) Bihar

Ans d

21.Why the Indian farmers plough their fields during the time interval between two crops ?

(a) In order to keep the soil loose for further cultivation

(b) To increase the porosity of the soil

(d) To prevent clodding

Ans b

22. Maximum production of paddy per unit water consumption can be best achieved in a

(a) Nonporous soil

(b) Porous soil

(d) Soil that allows slow percolation

Ans d

23. Which of the following statements about the cultivation of tea and coffee is true?

(a) Tea grows at a higher altitude than coffee

(b) Coffee grows at a higher altitude than tea

(d) There is no climatic relationship between the two crops

Ans a

24. Which is the most urbanised State in India?

(a) Punjab

(b) Maharashtra
(c) Gujarat

d) Tamil Nadu

Ans d

25. To visit Tuticorin, Mangalore and Paradip, one does not require to go to

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Kerala

(d) Orissa

Ans b

26. Which of the following States has the largest coastal area in India?

(a) Kerala

(b) Tamil Nadu

(d) Andhra Pradesh

Ans d

27. Chambal river flows through the States of

(a) Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh

(b) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa

(d) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar

Ans c

28. 200 cm of rainfall, 20°C of temperature and well drained land is ideal for the cultivation of

(a) Rice

(b) Tea

(d) Rubber

Ans b

29. The largest producer of tea in the world is

(a) China

(b) Sri Lanka

(d) Malaysia

Ans a

30. Khetri, Kolar, Sindri and Jharia are associated with

(a) Copper, gold, fertilisers and coal

(b) Copper, gold, coal and iron

(d) Iron, gold, coal and copper

Ans a

31. The river which flows between Vindhya and Satpura ranges is

(a) Narmada

(b) Tapti

(d) Godavari

Ans a

32. North India gets rainfall due to

(a) Northern cold winds

(b) South-West monsoons

(d) Western disturbances

Ans b

33. Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud and Kosi projects are situated on the rivers

(a) Sutlej, Mahanadi and Kosi

(b) Sutlej, Mahanadi and Purna

(d) Beas, Mahanadi, Sutlej

Ans a

34. Duncan pass is located between

(a) North Andaman and South Andaman

(b) North Andaman and Car Nicobar

(d) South Andaman and Little Andaman

Ans c

36. In which part of India do tea and coffee plantations overlap?

(a) South India

(b) East India

(d) South West India

Ans d

37. Lucerne is a

(a) Foliage crop

(b) Cereal crop

(d) Fibre crop

Ans a

38. Indian agriculture largely depends for its water supply on

(a) Rivers

(b) Wells

(d) Desalinised marine water

Ans c

39. To check the expansion of Thar desert which of the following measures should be vied?

(a) Construction of dams

(b) Afforestation

(d) Artificial rain

Ans b

40. Which of the following rivers flows westward?

(a) Krishna

(b) Cauvery

(d) Narmada

Ans d

41. The shortest route from New Delhi to Vancouver is

(a) New Delhi-Bangkok-Tokyo-Vancouver

(b) New Delhi-London-New lork - V Vancouver

(d) New Delhi-Moscow-New York-Vancouver

Ans c

42. In which of the following city one can never see the sun shine overhead at noon?

(a) Delhi

(b) Visakhapatnam

(d) Bangalore

Ans a

43. The country scene is one of desolation, with dry, deep and narrow gullies. There is little vegetation and that too thorny shrub variety. Human settlements are scarce. The scene may belong to

(a) West Rajasthan (c) Malwa region

(b) Bundelkhand region (d) Chambal valley

Ans a

44. Which of the following is not correct?

(a) Doldrums -Equatorial low pressure zone

(b) Hurricane - A wind having a mean velocity of less than 100 km per hour

(d) Alluvium - Rann of Kutch

Ans b

46. In which State of India is coconut grown extensively?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Andhra Pradesh

(d) Assam

Ans c

47. Match the following:

A. Lignite: 1. Jharia

B. Coal 2. Hazaribagh

C. Mica 3. Neyveli

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A B C

(a) 3 1 2

(b) 1 2 3

(d) 1 3 2

Ans a

49. Iron ore mines are located in which of the following group of places?

(a) Bokaro, Balaghat, Hazaribagh

(b) Singhbhum, Monghyr, Singareni

(d) Singhbhum, Mayurbhani, Keonihar

Ans d

50. The most indigenous atomic power plant is situated at

(a) Kota

(b) Trombay

(d) Kalpakkam

Ans d

51. Which of the following pairs is incorrect?

(a) Nagarjuna sagar - Andhra Pradesh

(b) Tungabhadra- Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

(d) Kosi- Gujarat

Ans c

53. The great Indian bustard is a / an

a.Animal (c) Bird

(b) Reptile (d) Mammal

Ans c

54. Which of the following States produces maximum quantity of lignite?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Rajasthan

(d) Tamil Nadu

Ans d

55. Which of the following tribes is not found in Central India?

(a) Todas

(b) Gonds

(d) Bhils

Ans a

56. Which of the following types of soils is indicated by the portion marked with 'A"?

(a) Red soil

(b) Alluvial soil

(d) Black soil

Ans b

57. Which of the following is indicated by the portions marked with 'B'?

(a) Coal fields

(b) Atomic power plants

(d) Oil refineries

Ans c

59.The National Highway No. 1 connects

(a) Bombay to Calcutta

(b) Delhi to Calcutta

(d) Delhi to Amritsar

Ans d

60. Match the following:

A. Korba 1. Atomic Power plant

B. Raniganj 2. Heavy Electricals

C. Kalpakkam 3. Coal Mines

D. Haridwar 4. Aluminium

5. Iron and Steel

Codes:

A B C D

(a) 1 3 2 5

(b) 4 3 1 2

(d) 2 4 1 3

Ans b

61. Which of the following States has the larges population of Scheduled Tribes?

(a) Assam

(b) Madhya Pradesh

(d) West Bengal

Ans b

62. The southernmost part of India lies in

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Kerala

(d) Andaman and Nicobar island

Ans d

63. Which of the following crops is a tropical monsoom crop?

(a) Rice

(b) Wheat

(d) Jowar

Ans a

65. Oil Refinery located near the oil field is

(a) Mathura

(b) Barauni

(d) Nunmati

Ans c

66. 'Khasi' and 'Garo' tribes mainly live in

(a) Kerala

(b) Meghalaya

(d) Tamil Nadu

Ans b

68. Match the columns:

A. West Bengal : 1. Alpana

B. Maharashtra : 2. Rangoli

C. Tamil Nadu : 3. Pahari

D. Rajasthan : 4. Kolam

Select the correct answer using the codes giver below:

A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4

(b) 4 3 2 1

(d) 2 1 4 3

Ans c

70. 'Lushai' is the name given to tribal population living in

(a) Nagaland (c) Tripura

(b) Manipur (d) Meghalaya

Ans c

71. Dakshin Gangotri is a/an

(a) River-valley project in Andhra Pradesh

(b) Unmanned station located in Antarctica for continuous weather and scientific recordings.

(d) Island in the Indian Ocean near Antarctica

Ans b

74. Apart from Tamil Nadu (Neyveli), lignite is found at

(a) Gujarat

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(d) Orissa

Ans a

75. The principal cause of soil damage in Punjab and Haryana is

(a) Salinity and water-logging

(b) Deforestation

(d) Overgrazing

Ans a

76. Which one of the following States doesn't produce a substantial quantity of cardamom?

(a) Assam

(b) Karnataka

(d) Kerala

Ans a

77. Match the columns:

List 1 List 2

(Lakes) : (States)

A. Wular 1. Rajasthan

B. Chilka 2. Orissa

C. Loktak : 3. Manipur

D. Nakki : 4. Jammu and Kashmir

: 5. Madhya Pradesh

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A B C D

(a) 5 2 3 4

(b) 3 5 2 1

(d) 4 3 5 2

Ans c

78. The places Alwaye, Koyna and Korba have

(a) Thermal Stations

(b) Oil Refineries

(d) Aluminium Industries

Ans d

79. Match the columns:

List 1 : List 2

A. Maharashtra : 1. Alluvial

B. Karnataka : 2. Lateritic

C. Uttar Pradesh : 3. Red

D. Assam 4. Black

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A B C D

(a) 4 2 1 3

(b) 4 3 1 2

(d) 2 3 4 1

Ans b

80. River Luni drains into

(a) Ganga delta

(b) Kerala coast

(d) Godavari delta

Ans c

81. Which of the following States lies partly to the north of the Himalayas?

(a) Himachal Pradesh

(b) Arunachal Pradesh

(d) Sikkim

Ans c

82. The primitive tribes of Andaman are descendants of

(a) Negroids

(b) Australoids

(d) Caucasoids

Ans a

83. In India the diamonds are quarried from

(a) Golconda (c) Patnagiri

(b) Jaipur (d) Panna

84. Punjab and Haryana receive rainfall from

(a) Westerly disturbances

(b) Cyclones in Bay of Bengal

(d) None of the above

Ans c

85. Angora wool is obtained from a breed of

a) Sheep

(b) Rabbit

(d) Cat

Ans b

86. Brahmaputra is an example of -------drainage

(a) Annular

(b) Antecedent

(d) Radial

Ans b

87. Which of the following stream systems dissects Aravalli range?

(a) Narmada, Son

(b) Banas, Luni

(d) Ganga, Saraswati

Ans b

88. Shifting cultivators normally grow

(a) A single crop which is mainly consumed

(b) The major crop along with cereals

(d) Grains, vegetables and tubers in rotation

Ans a

89. Copper deposits in India are found in

(a) Singhbhum

(b) Kolar

(d) Karanpura

Ans a

90. Which of the following is not true about Gujara

(a) It is the largest producer of salt

(b) It is the largest producer of milk products

(d) It is the largest producer of groundnut.

Ans c

91. The largest reserve of 'Sal' forests is found in

(a) Nilgiri hills

(b) Dehradun valley

(d) Eastern Peninsula

Ans d

92. Deforestation results in

1. Flora destruction

2. Fauna destruction

3. Ecological disbalance

The correct options are

(a) 1, 2 & 3

(b) 1 & 2

(d) 2 & 3

Ans a

93. Match the following:

A. Doddabetta : 1. Nilgiri

B. Makalu : 2. Himalaya

C. Dhupgarh 3. Aravali

D. Guru Shikhar 4. Satpura

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A B C D

(a) 2 1 3 4

(b) 3 2 1 4

(d) 4 1 2 3

Ans c

94. Match the following:

A. Jharia : 1. Copper

B. Ankleshwar 2. Iron

C. Bailadilla 3. Coal

D. Mulkigunj : 4. Oil

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A B C D

(a) 3 4 2 1

(b) 1 2 3 4

(d) 1 3 4 2

Ans a

95. Assertion (A): A Rainfall is scanty on the east of Western Ghats.

Reason (R): The east of Western Ghats is on the lee side

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(d) A is false but R is true

Ans d

97. Matriarchcal system still exists among the

(a) Nagas, Nairs and Meenas

(b) Nairs and Khasis

(d) Nagas and Khasis

Ans d

98. Which one of the following is the main cause of the low productivity of rice in India?

(a) Low yielding varieties

(b) High incidence of pests

(d) Low market price

Ans a

99. The coal mining areas of the Damodar Valley region include

(a) Korba, Sonhat and Raigarh

(b) Singareni, Tandur and Sasti

(d) Talcher, Ghanda and Sambalour

Ans c

100. Important oil fields of the Brahmaputra Valley include

(a) Digboi and Kilboi

(b) Lunej and Ankhleshwar

(d) Naharkatia and Moran

Ans a

101. Mohair is obtained from

(a) Angora goat

(b) Beetal goat

(d) Lincoln sheep

Ans a

103. Zoji La is a Pass between

(a) Kashmir valley and Ladakh

(b) Lahul valley and Spiti

(d) Arunanchal Pradesh and Tibet

Ans a

104. Assertion (A): India is one of the leading fishing countries in the world.

Reason (R): India has a long coastline and a large fish-eating population.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

(d) A is false but R is true

Ans a

105. What is the correct sequence in order of size of the following States in India (from largest to smallest)?

1. Uttar Pradesh

2. Madhya Pradesh

3. Maharashtra

4. Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 2 3 1 4

(b) 1 2 3 4

(d) 2 3 4 1

Ans b

107. The Palghat gap providing easy access between the west and the east coasts of India lies between

(a) The Nilgiris and the Cardamom Hills

(b) The Nilgiris and the Anamalai Hills

(d) The Cardamom Hills and the Palni Hills

Ans b

109. Assertion (A): The southern half of India lies within the tropics and the northern half belongs to the warm temperate zone.

Reason (R): The tropic of cancer runs almost halfway through India.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.

(d) A is false but R is true.

Ans a

110. . Assertion (A): Floods are a recurring feature in the Indo-Gangetic Plain.

Reason (R): The Indo-Gangetic Plain is built of porous and soft alluvium.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.

(d) A is false but R is true

ans a

125. Which one of the following shows the correct sequence of occurrence of four towns/cities as one proceeds from west to east?

(a) Ajmer, Darbhanga, Kohima, Silchar

(b) Surat, Wardha, Rourkela, Bharuch

d) Anand, Rajkot, Dhanbad, Aizawl

Ans c

126. Dry Farming in India is extensively practised in

(a) Kanara plains

(b) Deccan Region

(d) Punjab plains

Ans b

127. The Jharkhand region is spread over

(a) Bihar and Madhya Pradesh only

(b) Bihar and Orissa only

(d) Madhya Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal only

Ans b

130. The original inhabitants of India are believed to be of the ethnic type known as

(a) Negrito

(b) Proto-Australoids

(d) Dravidians

Ans d

134. According to the ancient Indian geographical concept, 'Bharatvarsha' was a part of

(a) Pushkaradweepa

(b) Jambudweepa

(d) Kushdweepa

Ans b

136. Which one of the following shows the descending order of the four metropolitan cities in the Indian, subcontinent in so far as their population strength is concerned?

(a) Bombay, Calcutta, Dhaka, New Delhi

(b) Bombay, Calcutta, New Delhi, Karachi

(d) Calcutta, Bombay, Dhaka, Karachi

Ans b

137. Consider a specific point on the surface of the earth (say, the city of Delhi). The Temperature at a given time of day (say, 12.00 noon) will in general be higher in summer than in winter. This is because

(a) the earth is closer to the sun in summer than in winter

(b) sun-rays falling on the earth are inclined more towards the surface of the earth in winter

(d) the axis of the earth is inclined more towards the sun in winter

Ans a

138. Which one of the following provides the correct sequence of occurence of four towns/cities as one proceeds from west to east?

(a) Rajkot, Baroda, Kharagpur, Bilaspur

(b) Bikaner, Aligarh, Darbhanga, Nowgong

(d) Nasik, Aurangabad, Berhampur, Nanded

Ans b

139. In Mizoram, the settlement pattern is mostly of 'linear type' along the ridges, because

(a) the valleys are cooler than the ridges

(b) accessibility is easier on the ridge tops

(d) the valleys are densely forested

Ans a

140. A rainy day, as defined by the Indian Meteorological department, is a day when the rainfall at a point received is

(a) 0.5 mm to 1 mm in 24 hours

(b) 1.1 mm to 1.5 mm in 24 hours

(d) above 2.5 mm in 24 hours

Ans c

141. Soils of Western Rajasthan have a high content of

(a) Aluminium

(b) Calcium

(d) Phosphorus

Ans b

142. The Neyveli thermal power plant is fed by

(a) Gondwana coal

(b) Tertiary coa

(d) Cambrian Coal

Ans b

Two tourists, one travelling from Delhi to Karachi and the other to Bhuj, wanted company. The railway Junction up to which they can travel together as shown in the map is:

(a) Phulera

(b) Jodhpur

(d) Balotra

Ans b

144. Which among the following pairs of places have most marked difference in total rainfall per annum even though located approximately along the same latitude?

(a) Bangalore and Madras

(b) Bombay and Visakhapatnam

(d) Nagpur and Calcutta

Ans c

145. The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges, of which the oldest range is

(a) the Siwalik Range

(b) the Lesser Himalayas

(d) the Dhaula Dhar Range

Ans a

146. The hallmark of watershed development in the semi-arid regions of India is the

(a) establishment of sheds on large scale, so that the rain water does not evaporate

(b) undertaking of earthworks, soil conservationmeasures and tree plantation, so as to conserve soil moisture and recharge underground water

(d) setting up a system of tanks by banking water from seasonal rivers

Ans b

147. Which one of the following is the most important reason for the establishment of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thumba?

a) The sea is near to the place in the East, West and South directions

(b) It is a place near to a city in India, which is nearest to the Geographic Equator

(d) Outer space near Thumba exhibits queer atmospheric phenomena

Ans c

148. Assertion (A): The monsoonal rainfall decreases as one goes towards the west and north-west in the Ganga plain.

Reason (R): The moisture-bearing monsoonal winds go dried up as one moves up in the Ganga plain. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?er

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A

(d) A is false, but R is true

Ans a

149. Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines?

(a) Splash

(b) Sheet

(d) Gully

Ans d

151. The density of cattle population per 100 hectares of gross cropped area is the highest in

(a) Bihar

(b) Haryana

(d) Uttar Pradesh

Ans b

152. The average elevation of Tibetan Plateau above sea level is

(a) 2 km

(b) 3 km

(d) 5 km

Ans c

153. Which one of the following soil types of India is rendered infertile by the presence of excess iron?

(a) Desert sand

(b) Alluvial

(d) Lateritic

Ans c

155. The Alpine vegetation in the western Himalayas is found only up to a height of 3000 metres, while in the eastern Himalayas it is found up to a height of 4000 metres. The reason for this variation in the same mountain range is that

(a) eastern Himalayas Himalayas are higher than western

(b) eastern Himalayas are nearer to the Equator and sea coast than western Himalayas

(d) eastern Himalayan rocks are more fertile than the western Himalayan rocks

Ans c

160. The Indian subcontinent was originally part of a huge land mass called

(a) Jurassic Land Mass

(b) Aryavarta

(d) Gondwana Continent

Ans d

163. The palaeomagnetic results obtained from India indicate that in the past, the Indian land mass has moved

(a) northward

(b) southward

(d) westward

Ans A

165. Which one of the following mountain ranges is spread over only one State in India?

(a) Aravalli

(b) Satpura

(d) Sahyadri

Ans c

166. Which one of the following rivers thrice forks into two streams and reunites a few miles further on, thus forming the islands of Srirangappattanam, Sivasamudram and Srirangam?

(a) Cauvery

(b) Tungabhadra

(d) Godavari

Ans A

167. Which of the following pairs of states and their important crops are correctly matched?

1.Kerala. : Tapioca

2. Maharashtra. : Cotton

3. W. Bengal. :Jute

4. Gujarat. :Groundnut

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1, 2 and 4

(d) 2, 3 and4

Ans d

169. In the Indian context, the term De-notified tribes refers to

(a) tribes which are aboriginals

(b) nomadic tribes

(d) tribes which were earlier classified as criminal tribes

Ans d

171. High temperature and low pressure over the Indian Sub Continent during the summer season, draws air from the Indian Ocean leading to the in-blowing of the

(a) Southeast monsoon

(b) Southwest monsoon

(d) Westerlies

Ans b

172. Assertion (A): Mangroves are very specialised forest ecosystems of tropical and subtropical regions bordering certain sea coasts.

A Reason (R): They stabilise the shoreline and act as bulwark against encroachments by sea. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

(d) A is false but R is true

Ans a

173. Saddle Peak', the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar islands, is located in

(a) Great Nicobar

(b) Middle Andaman

(d) North Andaman

Ans a

174. Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?

a) North-western India and Gangetic West Bengal

(b) North-western and Western India

(d) Plains of Northern India

Ans c

175. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched

1. Idukki : Thermal power station Kerala

2. Sabarigiri: Hydro-electric project

3. Ghatprabha: Irrigation project

4. Ramganga: Multipurpose project

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

(a) 2, 3 and 4

(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(d) 1 and 2

Ans a

176. Which one of the following sets of conditions is necessary for a good cultivation of wheat?

(a) Moderate temperature and moderate rainfall

(b) High temperature and heavy rainfall

(d) Low temperature and low rainfall

Ans a

177. Local supply of coal is not available to

(a).TISCO, Jamshedpur

(b)VSL, bhadravathi

(d) HSL bhilai

Ans a

178. "You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because used to be Danish outpost. This quaint town with its fort and a beautiful church, the New Jerusalem, empty streets and deserted beach front is a quaint gem." The place referred to in this quotation lies on the

(a) Tamil Nadu coast

(b) Kerala coast

(d) Goa coast

Ans a

179. Consider the following rivers:

1. Kishenganga

2. Ganga

3. Wainganga

4. Penganga

The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north-south direction is

(a) 1,2,3,4

(d) 1, 2, 4, 3

(b) 2, 1, 3, 4

Ans a

178. According to Census 2001, which one of the following Indian States has the maximum population in India after Uttar Pradesh?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Maharashtra

(d) Tamil Nadu

Ans c

179. Consider the following statements:

1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk.

2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans a

180. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

(a) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their northern region

(b) The Anai Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats

(d) The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys are said to be old rift valleys.

Ans a

181. Gandhi Sagar Dam is a part of which one of the following?

(a) Chambal Project

(b) Kosi Project

(d) Bhakra Nangal Project

Ans a

182. For which one of the following items, is "Tirupur" well-known as a huge exporter to many parts of the world?

(a) Gems and Jewellery

(b) Leather goods

(d) Handicrafts

Ans c

183. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the north and going towards the south?

(a) Nallamalai Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Javadi Hills - Anaimalai Hills

(b) Anaimalai Hills - Javadi Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Nallamalai Hills

(d) Anaimalai Hills - Nallamalai Hills - Javadi Hills - Nilgiri Hills

Ans c

184. Which one of the following states border Uttar Pradesh?

1. Punjab

2. Rajasthan

3. Chhattisgarh

4. Jharkhand

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(b) 2, 3 and 4

(d) 1 and 3

Ans b

185. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

(a) There is no definition of the Scheduled Tribe in the Constitution of India.

(b) North-East India accounts for a little over half of the country's tribal population.

(d) Lotha is a language spoken in Nagaland.

Ans b

186. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Indian cities in the decreasing order of their normal annual rainfall?

(a) Kochi - Kolkata - Delhi - Patna

(b) Kolkata - Kochi - Patna - Delhi

(d) Kolkata - Kochi - Delhi - Patna

Ans c

187. From North towards South, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given rivers in India?

(a) Shyok - Spiti - Zaskar - Satluj

(b) Shyok - Zaskar - Spiti - Satluj

(d) Zaskar-Satluj - Shyok - Spiti

Ans b

188. Recently Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the linking of two rivers as a link project. Which are these two rivers?

(a) Betwa and Chambal

(b) Betwa and Ken

(d) Ken and Narmada

Ans b

189. Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala?

1. Ilmenite

2. Zircon

3. Silimanite

4. Tungsten

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 2 only

Ans b

190. Which one of the following rivers originates at Amarkantak?

(a) Damodar

(b) Mahanadi

(d) Tapti

Ans c

191. Dalbergia species is associated with which one of the following?

(a) Cashew nut

(b) Coffee

(d) Rosewood

Ans d

192. Out of the four southern States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States?

(a) Andhra Pradesh Only

(b) Karnataka Only

(d) Each of Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Ans c

193. In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peak located?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Gujarat

(d) Maharashtra

Ans a

194. Where were Shevaroy Hills located?

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Karnataka

(d) Tamil Nadu

Ans d

195. With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices :

1. Crop rotation

3. Terracing

2. Sand fences

4. Wind breaks

Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India ?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans c

196. In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?

(a) Montane Wet Temperate Forest

(b) Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forest

(d) Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest

Ans c

197. Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are

(a) Beas and Chenab only

(b) Beas and Ravi only

(d) Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and Yamuna

Ans d

198. Which one of the following is the appropriate reason for considering the Gondwana rocks as most important of rock systems of India?

(a) More than 90% of limestone reserves of India are found in them

(b) More than 90% of India's coal reserves are found in the

(d) None of the reasons given above is appropriate in this context

Ans b

199. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?

(a) Abundance of magnesium

(b) Accumulated humus

(d) Abundance of phosphates

Ans c

200. With reference to, the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) It flows into Gulf of Khambhat

(b) It flows into Gulf of Kuchch

(d) It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann of Kuchchh

Ans d

201. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly

Dam/Lake. River

(a) Govind Sagar Sutlej

(b) Kolleru Lake Krishna

(d) Wular Lake. Jhelum

Ans d

202. If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India?

1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.

2. Indo-gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.

3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans d

203. The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Punjab

(d) Jammu & Kashmir

Ans a

204. The approximate representation of land use classification in India is

(a) Net area sown 25%; forests 33%; other areas 42%

(b) Net area sown 58%; forests 17%; other areas 25%

(d) Net area sown 47%; forests 23%; other areas 30%

Ans d

205. In India, during the last decade the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant?

(a) Rice

(b) Oil seeds

(d) Sugarcane

Ans c

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