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1. Consider the following state me nts 2. The vegetation in deserts having the long
regarding the Deserts in the world. roots is an example of climatic adaptation.
1. Most of the world’s deserts are located Which of the statements given above is/are
within the 15° to 30° of North and South correct?
latitudes. (a) 1 only
2. The Warm Ocean currents produce a (b) 2 only
‘desiccating effect’ in Deserts. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
not correct?
(a) 1 only 6. Consider the following statements.
(b) 2 only 1. Tectonic and Rift Valley lakes reformed
(c) Both 1 and 2 due to earth movements.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Lake Titicaca and the Lakes Tanganyika
are the examples of Tectonic lakes.
2. Which of the following sta te me nts Which of the statements given above is/are
regarding the weathering process in the arid not correct?
regions is/are correct? (a) 1 only
1. Exfoliation of rocks in arid regions can (b) 2 only
occur due to expansion and contraction (c) Both 1 and 2
induced by temperature changes. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Lack of water presence in the arid regions
can enhance the speed of weathering. 7. Consider the following statements about
Select the correct answer using the code the Coastal landforms.
given below. 1. Beaches are characteristic of shorelines
(a) 1 only that are dominated by deposition.
2. Sa nd bars are formed if sand ge ts
(b) 2 only
deposited perpendicular to the waves.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Water collected between the sand bar and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
coast is known as Spit.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Which of the following factors cause
not correct?
erosional activities in the deserts?
(a) 1 only
1. Temperature
(b) 2 only
2. Wind
(c) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2 and 3
given below.
(a) 1 only
8. Which of the following pairs is/are
(b) 2 only correctly matched?
(c) Both 1 and 2 Type of Deposition Category of Lake
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. River deposit Ox-bow lakes
2. Marine deposit Lagoons
4. Which of the following landforms is/are 3. Landslides Barrier lakes
formed in the desert due to wind erosion? Select the correct answer using the code
1. Mushroom rocks given below.
2. Ventifacts (a) 1 only
3. Dune deflation hollows (b) 2 and 3 only
4. Dunes (c) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2 and 3
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 9. Which of the statements is/are correct
(b) 3 only about Soil erosion?
(c) 4 only 1. It is the destruction of the soil cover.
(d) 1 and 3 only 2. Wind erosion is significant in arid and
semi-arid regions.
5. Conside r the following stateme nts 3. Wind erosion takes place mainly in the
regarding the Flora in the Deserts. form of sheet and gully erosion.
1. Xerophytes are predominant vegetation at Select the correct answer using the code
both Hot and Mid-latitude deserts. given below.
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(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2-5-1-3-4
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 2-4-5-3-1
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 14. Consider the following statements with
reference to Earth’s Interior.
10. Consider the following methods. 1. Seismic wave follows a curved path due to
1. Mulching change in density inside the Earth.
2. Shelterbelts 2. The Crust-Mantle boundary is represented
3. Terrace farming by Weichert-Gutenberg Discontinuity.
Which of the methods given above are used Which of the statements given above is/are
for soil conservation? not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

11. Consider the following statements with 15. Which of the following are the natural
respect to theories regarding the evolution sources that provide knowledge about
of Earth. Earth’s Interior?
1. Big Bang Theory is considered the oldest 1. Pressure of superincumbent load
and most evident theory regarding the 2. Temperature
evolution of the Earth. 3. Seismic waves
2. The hypothesis considered that all planets 4. Volcanic eruption
were formed out of clouds of dust. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the following statements given given below.
above is/are not correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
16. Consider the following statements with
12. Consider the following statements. reference to Seismic Waves.
1. Interna tiona l Da te Line a nd Prime 1. Primary waves are analogous to sound
Meridian intersects at the Mediterranean waves.
Sea. 2. Primary waves travel with fastest speed
2. Interna tiona l Da te Line a nd Prime through liquid materials.
Meridian are parallel to each other at every 3. Secondary waves are also called as
point. compressional waves.
3. Prime Meridian and the Equator intersect Which of the statements given above is/are
each other at the Gulf of Guinea. correct?
Which of the following statements given (a) 1 and 2 only
above is/are not correct? (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 2 only (c) 1 only
(b) 3 only (d) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 17. Consider the following statements with
reference to Plate Tectonics.
13. Arrange countries by production of Iron 1. Pla tes move horizontally over the
Ore. asthenosphere as rigid units.
1. China 2. Plate is called the continental plate as
2. Australia continent occupies a larger portion of the
3. India plate.
4. Russia Select the correct answer using the code
5. Brazil given below.
Choose the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below. (b) 2 only
(a) 1-3-2-5-4 (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 4-3-1-5-2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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18. Consider the following statements with 22. With reference to fluvial processes and
reference to Plate Tectonics. landforms, consider the following statements
1. Location where one plate sink under regarding meanders.
another plate is called a Subduction zone. 1. The oute r be nd of the mea nde r is
2. Convective flow of heated material within characterized by intensive erosion and is
the earth is the force responsible for plate called the slip-off side.
movement. 2. They are very common where stream
3. Residual heat of the earth is the only gradients are very gentle.
source of heat inside the earth. 3. They cannot form over hard rocks.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
19. With reference to the ‘Landslide’, which
23. Consider the following statements.
of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Windblown dust and mineral-less silt
1. Spread landslides occurs when debris,
rocks or soil slide through slope forming blanket over the land is called loess.
material. 2. Loess often develops into extremely fertile
2. Shifting Cultivation is one of the main agricultural soil but does not drain water
causes of landslide. very well.
3. Natural Disaster Management Authority Which of the statements given above is/are
is the nodal agency for landslide studies. not correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only 24. Which of the following is the most
abundant mineral in the earth’s crust.
20. Consider the following statements. 1. Oxygen and silicon
1. There are five seismic zones (I, II, III, IV, 2. Aluminium and iron
V) in India currently. 3. Calcium and aluminium
2. National Center for Seismology (NCS) is the 4. Iron and oxygen
official agency for publishing the seismic Which of the statements given above is/are
hazard maps and codes. not correct?
3. The Modified Mercalli scale is designed (a) 1 and 3
to describe the effects of an earthquake. (b) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the code (c) 2, 3 and 4
given below. (d) All of the above
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only 25. With reference to igneous rocks, consider
(c) 1 and 2 only the following statements.
(d) 1 and 3 only
1. In intrusive igne ous rocks, the
crystallization takes place on the surface
21. Consider the following statements with
whereas, in extrusive igneous rocks, it is
reference to mass wasting.
beneath the surface.
1. Mass Wasting helps in the process of
gradation of the landforms. 2. Igneous rocks are formed as a result of the
2. Mass Wasting works only under the cooling and solidification of magma from the
influence of gravity. interior of the earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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26. Consider the following statements with 30. Which of the following statements with
respect to Metamorphic rocks. reference to weathering process is/are not
1. Metamorphism is a process by which correct?
a lre ady consolida ted rocks unde rgo 1. Weathering is the ex-situ breakdown of
recrystallization and reorganization of rocks.
materials within the original rocks. 2. The composition of mineral rock does not
2. In Thermal metamorphism, rocks alter change in mechanical weathering.
che mica lly where a s in Dyna mic 3. Plants and animals help in biological
metamorphism rocks alter due to breaking weathering.
and crushing. Select the correct answer using the codes
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
31. Consider the following statements.
27. Consider the following statements. 1. The lithosphere is the rocky outer shell of
1. The majority of the earth’s crust is
the solid Earth including all the crust and
composed of igneous rocks.
the upper part of the mantle to a depth of 100
2. Metamorphic rocks are those which are
km.
derived from both sedimentary and igneous
2. The mantle of the earth’s crust is a layer
rocks.
with the composition of liquid mineral
3. Fossils are mainly found in igneous rocks.
material.
4. Various landforms are observed on the
surface of the earth due to the differential 3. The lower crust and upper mantle are
rates of the processes at different places on divided by moho discontinuity.
the earth’s surface. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4
32. Consider the following statements
28. Consider the following. regarding seismic waves.
1. Horn 1. Primary waves are called longitudinal
2. Drumlin waves, they are analogous to light waves.
3. Glacial Trough 2. Secondary waves are traverse waves
With reference to the Glacial Processes and analogous to sound waves.
Landforms, which of the above is/are Glacial Which of the statements given above is/are
erosional landforms? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

29. Which of the following factors affect the 33. Which of the following statements with
intensity of the earthquake? reference to Geomagnetism is/are correct?
1. Magnitude of earthquakes 1. Geomagnetism is the magnetic properties
2. Depth of focus of earthquakes contained within the earth.
3. Distance from epicentre 2. The magnetic north pole coincides with
4. Structure of the Rocks Earth’s geographical North pole.
Select the correct answer using the codes 3. The magnetic south pole does not coincide
given below. with Earth’s geographical South pole.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the codes
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only given below.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
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(c) 1 and 3 only 1. Tsunamis is a sudden displacement of
(d) 2 only ocean water in the form of high vertical
waves.
34. “Curie Temperature” is closely related 2. The speed of the wave is more in the
to which of the following? shallow water than in the ocean deep.
(a) Magnetic Properties 3. India ha s volunte ere d to join the
(b) Properties of water International Tsunami Warning System after
(c) Properties of Matter the December 2004 Tsunami disaster.
(d) None of the above Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
35. Consider the following statements with (a) 1 and 2 only
reference to Magnetosphere. (b) 2 and 3 only
1. It is the near-earth region up to which the (c) 1 and 3 only
Earth’s magnetic field lines extend. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It stops the supersonic winds, carrying the
sun’s magnetic field from entering the earth’s 40. Which of the following is/are the
atmosphere. characteristics of the Corals?
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. In Tropical seas, many kinds of coral
correct? animals and marine organisms live in large
(a) 1 only colonies.
(b) 2 only 2. Coral have the ability to secrete calcium
(c) Both 1 and 2 carbonate.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Under favourable conditions, Corals grow
in great profusion just below the water level.
36. Which of the following is not a primary Select the correct answer using the code
force that modify the Ocean Currents? given below.
(a) Insolation heating (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Salinity difference (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Seasonal variation in winds (c) 3 only
(d) Gravity and Coriolis force (d) 1, 2 and 3

37. The Trade winds become extremely 41. Which of the following statements is not
strong and an abnormal upwelling of cold correct regarding corals?
water occurs in the East Pacific Ocean. This (a) The are considered the rainforest of the
phenomenon is known as : sea.
(a) El Nino (b) 75% of their population is found near the
(b) La Nina Arctic and Antarctic Circle.
(c) Southern Oscillation (c) They provide support to around 25% of
(d) Thermohaline circulation marine species.
(d) They are found in shallow waters.
38. Which among the following factors is/
are responsible for bringing variations in the 42. Consider the following statements
Tides? regarding Ocean Temperature.
1. The distances of the Sun and the Moon 1. Temperature of oceanic water increase
from the Earth are not constant. with increasing depth.
2. Our Globe is not entirely covered with 2. Temperature in thermocline decrease
water. rapidly with increasing depth.
3. The outline or shape of the coast helps or Which of the following statements is/are
hinders the Tides. correct?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below. (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 43. Consider the following statements.
1. Tides are the result of oscillation in water
39. Consider the following statements about particles affected by prevailing winds on
Tsunami. ocean surface.
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2. Tidal bulge formed at the opposite side of Which of the following statements given
the earth that faces the moon is due to above is/are correct?
gravitational force. (a) 1 only
Which of the following statement/s is/are not (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 48. Which of the following factor is mainly
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 responsible for the origin of deep ocean
currents?
44. Consider the following statements with (a) Wind energy
reference to Ocean relief features. (b) Gravitational force
1. C ontinental shelves a re important (c) Water density
grounds for fishing and other economic (d) Buoyancy force
minerals.
2. Trenches are tectonic in origin and are 49. Which of the following factor affect
associated with active volcanoes. oceanic waves?
Which of the following given statements is/ 1. Wind Velocity
are correct? 2. Fetch
(a) 1 only 3. Water Density
(b) 2 only 4. Depth of water body
(c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
45. Which of the following effects of Ocean (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
currents are correct? (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. Ocean current acts as a conveyor belt that
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
moves water from one place to another.
2. Rainfall
50. Which of the following forces a re
3. Desert creation
considered as forces that ‘produce’ ocean
Choose the correct answer by using the codes
waves?
given below.
1. Winds
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Catastrophic Forces
(b) 1 and 3 only
3. Gravity
(c) 2 and 3 only
4. Surface tension
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below.
46. Which of the following factors influence
(a) 1 and 2 only
the ocean currents?
1. Air pressure and wind (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Revolution of earth (c) 1 and 3 only
3. Rotation of the earth (d) 1 and 4 only
Choose the correct answer by using the codes
given below. 51. Consider the following statements.
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. 2.8% of the total water is freshwater, while
(b) 2 and 3 only 97.2% of the water is in the form of saltwater
(c) 1 and 3 only in oceans and seas.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only 2. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater
exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the
47. Consider the following statements with remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
re fere nce to the general behaviour of exists as groundwater.
oceans/seas. Which of the statements given above is/are
1. The rate of decreases of temperature with correct?
depths is greater at the poles than at the (a) 1 only
equator. (b) 2 only
2. The oceans and seas get heated and (c) Both 1 and 2
cooled slower than the land surfaces. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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52. With reference to the subsistence Which of the statements given above are
a griculture, conside r the following correct?
statements. (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Ladang is the name given to shifting (b) 2 and 3 only
agriculture in Indonesia and Malaysia. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. Intensive subsistence agriculture is (d) 1, 2 and 3
largely found in densely populated regions
of monsoon Asia. 56. In the context of cropping intensity in
3. In India, wheat is grown in dry parts of India, consider the following statements.
Western and Southern India. 1. Cropping intensity refers to the rising of a
Which of the statements given above are number of crops from the same field during
correct? one agricultural year.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. The cropping inte nsity and rura l
(b) 2 and 3 only employment are directly related to each other
(c) 1 and 3 only in India.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
53. Consider the following statements about (a) 1 only
the Extensive commercial grain cultivation. (b) 2 only
1. It is practised in the interior parts of semi- (c) Both 1 and 2
arid lands of the mid-latitudes. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. In extensive commercial grain cultivation,
mostly there is a low yield per acre but a high 57. Consider the following pairs.
yield per person. Cropping Major Crops
Which of the statements given above is/are Season
1. Kharif : Jowar, Cotton, Groundnut
correct?
2. Rabi : Sesamum, Wheat, Barley
(a) 1 only
3. Zaid : Pumpkin, Watermelon
(b) 2 only
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correctly matched?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
54. Consider the following statements.
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. Fodder crops are an important component
(d) 1 only
of mixed farming.
2. Mixed farming is characterized by high
58. With refe rence to the ‘Intensive
capital expenditure.
Agriculture ’, which of the following
3. Dairy farming is highly capital and labour statements is/are correct?
intensive. 1. It is also known as slash and burn
4. C ana da is the la rge st region for cultivation.
commercial dairy farming. 2. It is practiced in regions with high densely
Which of the statements given above are populated land with a limited cultivable
correct? area.
(a) 1 and 3 only 3. It is known by different mimes such as
(b) 2 and 4 only Jhum in Assam and Ponam in Kerala.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 given below.
(a) 1 only
55. In the context of social forestry, consider (b) 2 only
the following statements. (c) 1 and 2 only
1. Urban forestry pertains to the raising and (d) 2 and 3 only
managing trees on public and privately
owned lands in and around urban centres. 59. With reference to the ‘Water Resources’
2. Rural forestry emphasizes the promotion which of the following statements is/are
of agro-forestry. correct?
3. Farm forestry is a term applied to the 1. After the ocean the percentage of water on
process under which farmers grow trees for the earth’s surface is highest in Streams and
commercial purposes only. rivers.
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2. The amount of water on the Earth is Which of the above basic elements were the
constant. objectives of the Green Revolution?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 and 2 only
given below. (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only 64. Which of the following was not practised
under the Green Revolution?
60. With refere nce to the ‘Wate rshed (a) High yield variety seeds
Mana ge me nt’ which of the following (b) Pesticides
statements is/are correct? (c) Water-efficient irrigation
1. It aims at bringing about a balance (d) Biofertilisers
between natural resources and society.
2. Haryali is a watershed development project 65. Consider the following statements
sponsored by the State Government. regarding pulses.
Select the correct answer using the code 1. Pulses are leguminous crops and help in
given below. nitrogen fixation in soil.
(a) 1 only 2. Rajasthan is the highest pulse production
(b) 2 only state in India.
(c) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 2 and 3 only correct?
(a) 1 only
61. Consider the following statements (b) 2 only
regarding millets. (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Mille ts are ge nera lly cultivate d in (d) Neither 1 nor 2
drought-prone areas.
2. They are a rich source of minerals and 66. Consider the following statements
protein. regarding Montane Wet Temperate Forests
3. The United Nations has declared 2022 as in India.
the International Year of Millets. 1. This variety of forests grows at a height of
Which of the statements given above is/are 3000 to 5000 m above sea level.
correct? 2. The trees rarely achieve a height of more
(a) 1 and 2 only than 6 meters.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?
(d) All of the above (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
62. Consider the following statements (c) Both 1 and 2
regarding plantation agriculture. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Plantation crops are usually grown for
commercial purposes. 67. Consider the following statements
2. Farm size is generally small in plantation regarding components of Climate of India.
crops. 1. Kochi has a higher range of annual
3. It is characterised by less human labour temperature than Delhi due to its proximity
requirement. with Equator.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Changes in upper air circulation over
not correct? Indian landmass influence climate of India.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
63. Consider the following regarding Green (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Revolution.
1. Focus on cash crops 68. Consider the following statements
2. Double cropping system regarding Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests in
3. Increase in an agricultural area India.
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1. These are typical rain forests which grow Select the correct answer using the code
in those areas where the annual rainfall given below.
exceeds 250 cm. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. The trees of these forests together shed (b) 2 and 3 only
their leaves annually due to high heat and (c) 1 and 3 only
humidity. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. They are found along the Eastern Ghats
in India. 73. With reference to the Indian islands of
Which of the statements given above is/are the Arabian Sea, consider the following
not correct? statements.
(a) 2 only 1. The islands of the Arabian Sea include
(b) 1 and 2 only Lakshadweep and Minicoy.
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. The entire island group is built of coral
(d) 1, 2 and 3 deposits.
Which of the statements given above is/are
69. Which of the following is the common correct?
feature between Fohn and Chinook winds? (a) 1 only
(a) Both are Warm dry downslope winds. (b) 2 only
(b) Both are Cold dry downslope winds. (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both are Warm wet upslope winds. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Both are Cold wet upslope winds
74. Arrange the following mountain passes
70. Consider the following pairs. of the Great Himalayas from east to west.
Peak Mountains 1. Zoji La
1. Namcha Barwa - Garhwal Himalaya 2. Baralacha La
2. Nanda Devi - Kumaon Himalaya 3. Shipki La
3. Nokrek - Sikkim Himalaya Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the pairs given above is/are given below.
correctly matched? (a) 3-1-2
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 3-2-1
(b) 2 only (c) 1-2-3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 2-1-3
(d) 3 only
75. Consider the following statements
71. Consider the following statements rega rding N orthe a st extension of the
regarding factors affecting Soil formation. Peninsular Plateau.
1. The rise in temperature retards the speed 1. The northeastern parts are separated by
of che mica l re actions a nd biologica l the Malda fault from the Chotanagpur
decomposition. plateau.
2. Slope length affects the physical, 2. Meghalayan plateau is a northeast
biological and chemical properties of the soil. extension of the Peninsular plateau.
3. The weathering of parent rocks is a Which of the statements given above is/are
prerequisite condition for the formation of correct?
soils in any region. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 76. Which of the following states of India
(d) 1, 2 and 3 share boundaries with Assam state?
1. Sikkim
72. If a person travels from Tamil Nadu to 2. West Bengal
Andhra Pradesh through the Eastern Ghats, 3. Mizoram
which of the following will be encountered 4. Manipur
by him? Select the correct answer using the code
1. Pachamalai Hills given below.
2. Mikir Hills (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Shevaroy Hills (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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(d) 2, 3 and 4 only above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
77. Consider the following statements (b) 2 and 3 only
regarding components of soil. (c) 2 only
1. Living organisms (plants and animals) and (d) 1 and 3 only
organic matter together constitute more than
25% of the total composition of the soil 81. Consider the following statements about
system. Indian Ocean Dipole.
2. The composition of a particular soil resting 1. IOD phenomenon is characterized by the
over a parent rock always conforms to the difference in the sea surface temperature
mineral composition of the said parent rock. between the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean
Which of the statements given above is/are and the tropical western Indian Ocean.
correct? 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El-
(a) 1 only Nino’s impact on the monsoon.
(b) 2 only Which of the following statement given above
(c) Both 1 and 2 is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
78. Consider the following statements. (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Longitudes remain the same everywhere (d) Neither 1 nor 2
whereas Latitude decreases towards the pole.
2. Latitude also determines climate, soil type 82. Consider the following statements with
and vegetation. reference to Monsoon in India.
3. The longitudina l and la titudina l 1. The summer monsoon is derived because
difference in the case of India is approx. 30 of the land and sea surface temperature.
degrees. 2. The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel
Choose the correct option by using the codes to the Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest
given below. monsoon in India.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1 and 3 only correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
79. Consider the following statements with (d) Neither 1 nor 2
reference to the plateau system in India.
1. The peninsular plateau extends up to the 83. Consider the following factors which
Meghalaya plateau. influence the onset of south west monsoon.
2. Black soil is very fertile soil and it is 1. Depression in the Bay of Bengal.
mainly found in the Deccan plateau. 2. Cyclonic vortex
3. The Deccan plateau receives less rainfall 3. Cross equatorial flow
than the Western Ghats. Choose the correct answer by using the codes
Choose the correct option by using the codes given below.
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
84. Consider the following statements with
80. Consider the following statements with reference to Mountain soil in India.
reference to the Thar Desert. 1. Mountain soil is thickly layered soil and
1. A major portion of the Thar Desert belongs rich in organic content.
to the state of Rajasthan. 2. These soils are generally good for cotton
2. Banas is the largest river in the Thar cultivation.
Desert. Which of the statement given above is/are
3. Due to physical weathering and wind correct?
action mushroom rocks are found in the Thar (a) 1 only
Desert. (b) 2 only
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 given below.
(a) 2 and 4 only
85. Consider the following statements with (b) 1 and 3 only
reference to Desert soil in India. (c) 3 and 4 only
1. These soils are mainly found in the arid (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
and semi-arid regions and humus content
is more in these soils. 89. In the context of doubling time of world
2. These soils are rich in iron and lime. popula tion, consider the following
3. These soils are suitable for water-intensive statements.
crops such as Guar and Bajra. 1. The doubling time of the world population
Choose the correct answer by using the codes is increasing fast.
given below. 2. Developed countries take more time to
(a) 2 only double their population as compared to
(b) 1 and 2 only developing countries.
(c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
86. Consider the following statements about
(c) Both 1 and 2
the concept of ‘Population growth’.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Population growth is the change in the
number of inhabitants of a territory during a
90. With reference to the Sex Ratio, consider
specific period.
the following statements.
2. The growth rate of population is the change
1. The ratio between the number of women
of population in a particular period expressed and men in the population is called the Sex
in percentage. Ratio.
3. The natural growth of population includes 2. As per the Population Census of 2011,
migration of population. India has 950 females per 1000 males.
Which of the statements given above are 3. The Sex Ratio 2011 shows an upward
correct? trend from the Census 2001 data.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above are not
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
87. With refe re nce to compone nts of (d) 1, 2 and 3
population change, consider the following
statements. 91. With reference to the Age-Sex pyramids,
1. The components of population change are consider the following statements.
births, deaths and migration. 1. A triangular-shaped pyramid with a broad
2. The Crude Birth Rae (CBR) is expressed as base denotes expanding population.
the number of live births in a year per 2. A bell-shaped pyramid and tapered
thousand of the population in a particular towards the top represents a near constant
region. population.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. A pyramid with a narrow base and a
correct? tapered top shows high birth and death rates.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
88. Which of the following are pull factors (d) 1, 2 and 3
for the migration?
1. Epidemics 92. Which of the following is/are associated
2. Peace and stability with “Population Ageing” phenomenon?
3. Natural disasters 1. Decreased life expectance
4. Bette r job opportunities and living 2. Decline in proportion of children
conditions 3. Shrinking of the working-age population

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given below. Human Development’ which of the following
(a) 1 and 3 only statements is/are correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only 1. In the Income approach, the higher the
(c) 3 only level of income, the lower the level of human
(d) 2 and 3 only development.
2. Ba sic needs approach was initially
propose d by the Internationa l labour
93. With reference to the Haematite Ore, Organisation (ILO).
which of the following statements is/are 3. Welfare Approach argues for higher
correct? government expenditure on education and
1. Haematite is also known as red ochre. health.
2. It has magnetic properties. Select the correct answer using the code
3. It is an inferior variety of iron ore and has given below.
many impurities. (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 only
given below. (c) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (d) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
98. Consider the following statements.
(c) 1 and 2 only
1. Quinary activities are services that focus
(d) 1 and 3 only on the cre ation, re -arrangeme nt and
interpretation of new and existing ideas.
94. Torrefaction is a thermal process used 2. Tertia ry a ctivities include both
to production and exchange.
(a) reduce the effect of heatwaves 3. Workers of secondary activities are often
(b) reduce stubble burning referred to as ‘gold collar’ professions.
(c) produce high-grade solid biofuels from Which of the statements given above is/are
various streams of woody biomass or agro correct?
residues (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) convert municipal waste into wealth (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
95. Consider the following statements.
1. Government Policy is one of the major 99. Consider the following statements
factors affecting the location of industries. regarding coal production in India.
2. C eme nt is ma de prima rily from 1. Under Open General License, coal can be
calcareous and argillaceous materials and freely imported in India.
gypsum. 2. India imports more coking coal than non-
Which of the statements given above is/are coking coal.
correct? 3. Anthracite coal is found in Jammu and
(a) 1 only Kashmir only.
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Both 1 and 2 given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
96. Consider the following factors which are (d) 1, 2 and 3
related to migration.
1. Higher employment 100. Consider the following statements about
2. Crop failure mustard cultivation in India.
3. Political stability 1. Mustard requires a warm and dry climate
4. Lack of safety and is mainly grown as Kharif crop in India.
5. Lower risk of natural hazards 2. Punjab is the largest mustard producing
Which of the factors given above can be state in India.
termed as pull factors for migration? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only given below.
(b) 1, 3 and 5 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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