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GS Test – 10 – Geography (V5520)

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1. Consider the following statements: 3. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The north-south distance of 1. Unlike the Tibetan plateau which has
India is greater than the east-west distance higher elevations, the Peninsular plateau
even though the latitudinal and longitudinal is a triangular tableland.
extent is almost the same. 2. The Peninsular Plateau is formed due to
Statement-II: Latitudes are equidistant from ancient volcanic activity, while the
each other but the distance between Tibetan Plateau was formed by the
longitudes decreases as one move from the collision of tectonic plates.
equator to the poles. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which one of the following is correct in correct?
respect of the above statements?
(a) 1 only
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(b) 2 only
correct and Statement-II is the correct
(c) Both 1 and 2
explanation for Statement-I
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the
correct explanation for Statement-I 4. Which one of the following is the correct
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is sequence of Himalayan ranges from north to
incorrect south?
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II 1. Karakoram
is correct 2. Zaskar
3. Ladakh
2. Consider the following pairs: 4. Pir Panjal
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
Sl. Pass Connects
No. (a) 3-2-1-4
(b) 2-4-1-3
1. : Jammu and (c) 1-3-2-4
Khyber Kashmir and (d) 2-1-3-4
Ladakh
5. Consider the following statements:
2. Shipki La : Himachal Pradesh 1. Vembanad Lake is fed by ten rivers,
and Tibet
including Muvattupuzha, Pamba and
3. Nathu La : Sikkim and Tibet Periyar.
2. Sambhar Lake is fed mainly by the
4. Bomdi La West Bengal and Mendha and Rupangarh rivers.
Sikkim 3. Gomati River feeds Dhebar Lake.
Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the above pairs are correctly correct?
matched? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Only one pair (b) 2 only
(b) Only two pairs (c) 3 only
(c) Only three pairs (d) 1, 2 and 3
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6. With reference to Piedmont Plateau, 9. What happens when the sun shines
consider the following statements: vertically over the Tropic of Cancer in the
1. It is formed near the deltaic zone of Northern hemisphere?
running surface water. (a) High pressure develops over north-
2. It is characterized by a relatively flat and western India due to low temperatures
(b) Low pressure develops over north-
gently sloping surface.
western India due to high temperatures
3. Malwa Plateau is an example of (c) No change in temperature and pressure
Piedmont Plateau in India. occurs in north-western India
How many of the statements given above (d) Night temperatures increases due to
are correct? western disturbances in north-western
(a) Only one India
(b) Only two
(c) All three 10. Consider the following statements:
(d) None 1. Bhabar is a narrow belt of boulders
situated parallel to the Shiwalik foothills.
2. Tarai is characterized by fertile alluvial
7. Consider the following statements:
soil.
1. Duns are flat sediment depositions found
3. Khadar is the new alluvium deposited by
in mountain valleys. floods annually.
2. Duar formations are formed by a 4. Both the Khadar and Bhangar contain
combination of erosion and tectonic calcareous concretions (Kankars).
activity. Which of the statements given above are
3. Karewas are the thick deposits of glacial correct?
clay. (a) 1 and 2 only
4. Bugyals are longitudinal valleys between (b) 3 and 4 only
the Himalayas and the Shivaliks. (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above are (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
correct?
11. The Satpura range of mountains forms the
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
water divide between which of the following
(b) 3 and 4 only rivers?
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (a) Narmada and Tapi
(d) 2 and 4 only (b) Godavari and Krishna
(c) Chambal and Narmada
8. Why Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas are (d) Ganga and Yamuna
favoured for tea plantations?
1. Steep Slopes 12. Which of the following are the parts of the
2. Well-distributed rainfall throughout the peninsular plateau in India?
1. Malwa plateau
year
2. Hazaribagh plateau
3. Thick soil cover with high organic content
3. Karbi-Anglong plateau
4. Mild winters 4. Palamu plateau
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below: given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 1 and 4 only
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13. With reference to the monsoon trough, 16. With reference to the Central Highlands,
consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. It is a low-pressure area that extends 1. Its general elevation slopes towards the
from Pakistan to the Bay of Bengal. north and north-eastern directions.
2. Its eastern extension is formed by the
2. The northward migration of the trough
Rajmahal Hills.
leads to active monsoon conditions over 3. It is wider in the west but narrower in the
a major part of peninsular India. east.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
17. Which one of the following regions of India is
14. Consider the following statements with known as ‘Marusthali’?
reference to the Eastern Ghats: (a) Great Indian desert
1. They pass through only four States in (b) Karst topography in northeast
India. (c) Northern alluvial plains
2. Coromandel Coastal plains lie between (d) Deccan plateau
the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of
18. Which of the following factors are
Bengal.
responsible for the formation of the Thar
3. Unlike Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats desert?
are continuous chains of mountains. 1. Influence of westerlies
How many of the statements given above 2. Parallel orientation of the Aravalli range
are correct? to the southwest monsoon winds
(a) Only one 3. Powerful tectonic movements in the past
(b) Only two Select the correct answer using the code
(c) All three given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) None
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
15. Which of the following landform features are (d) 1, 2 and 3
typical of the east-flowing rivers but are
absent in the west-flowing rivers of the 19. Consider the following statements:
Peninsular Plateau? An Intense Heat Low in India is most likely
1. Delta associated with:
2. Rift valleys 1. deficient rainfall over a vast area
2. very low temperatures in northern India
3. Estuaries
3. favourable monsoon conditions
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below: correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
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20. With reference to the Indian monsoon, what 23. With reference to a river drainage system, a
is considered as normal rainfall as per the ‘catchment area’ refers to:
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)? (a) flow of river water through well-defined
(a) 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA) channels
(b) 50% of the Long Period Average (LPA) (b) specific region from which the river
(c) Average rainfall of past 5 years collects and drains water
(d) Higher rainfall than the previous year (c) region where the river finally meets the
ocean
21. Consider the following statements with (d) boundary line separating one drainage
reference to the Andaman and Nicobar basin from the other
Islands:
1. They consist of groups of islets including
24. The Patkai hills range covers which of the
Ritchie’s archipelago and Labyrinth
following States of northeast India?
Island.
1. Assam
2. They are geographically divided by the
2. Manipur
ten-degree channel.
3. They receive convectional rainfall and 3. Meghalaya
have an equatorial type of vegetation. 4. Arunachal Pradesh
4. The entire island group is built of coral 5. Tripura
deposits. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above are given below:
correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
25. Consider the following statements:
22. Consider the following pairs: Statement–I: The Tamil Nadu coast remains
Sl. Drainage dry during the southwest monsoon season.
Found in Statement–II: Tamil Nadu coast is situated
No. Pattern
parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of the
1. Dendritic : Northern plains southwest monsoon.
Which one of the following is correct in
2. Trellis : Himalayan
respect of the above statements?
region
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
3. : Amarkantak correct and Statement–II is the correct
Radial explanation for Statement–I
range
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
4. Centripetal : Loktak lake correct and Statement–II is not the
How many of the above pairs are correctly correct explanation for Statement–I
matched? (c) Statement–I is correct but Statement–II
(a) Only one pair is incorrect
(b) Only two pairs (d) Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II
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26. The Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest 29. Consider the following statements:
monsoon brings rainfall to which of the 1. The Aravali Hills lie on the western and
following regions? north-western margins of the Peninsular
1. Garo and Khasi hills plateau.
2. Ganga plains 2. Biligiri Rangana Betta Hills is a wildlife
3. Punjab plains corridor that connects the Eastern Ghats
Select the correct answer using the code to the Western Ghats.
given below: Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
27. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: There is a lack of alluvial and
30. Consider the following statements:
deltaic deposits in Narmada and Tapi Rivers. Statement-I: Lightning generally does not
Statement-II: Narmada and Tapi flow in
occur during the active phase of the
trough faults.
monsoon season.
Which one of the following is correct in
Statement-II: Lightening is mainly
respect of the above statements?
associated with convective clouds.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
Which one of the following is correct in
correct and Statement-II is the correct
respect of the above statements?
explanation for Statement-I
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement–II is the correct
correct and Statement-II is not the
correct explanation for Statement-I explanation for Statement–I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
incorrect correct and Statement–II is not the
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II correct explanation for Statement–I
is correct (c) Statement–I is correct but Statement–II
is incorrect
28. With reference to the Easterly Jet Stream, (d) Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II
consider the following statements: is correct
1. It is characterized by a layer of warm air
to the north of the jet and colder air to the 31. Consider the following pairs:
south over the Indian Ocean.
2. It steers the tropical depressions into SI. Dam River
India which play a significant role in the No.
distribution of monsoon rainfall.
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Nagarjunasagar : Krishna
correct?
(a) 1 only 2. Govind Ballabh : Bhagirathi
(b) 2 only Pant Sagar
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Tehri : Rihand

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 Which of the pairs given above are correctly 3. It is associated with rainfall and fog in
matched? northern India.
(a) 1 and 2 only How many statements given above are
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only correct?
(c) 1 and 4 only (a) Only one
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) Only two
(c) All three
32. Which of the following rivers are the (d) None
tributaries of the Godavari River?
1. Pravara 35. Consider the following statements with
2. Purna
reference to the Intertropical Convergence
3. Manjra
Zone (ITCZ):
4. Malaprabha
1. It is a low-pressure zone located at the
5. Musi
equator where trade winds converge.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: 2. It is responsible for the wet and dry
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only seasons in tropical regions.
(b) 1, 3 and 5 only 3. The withdrawal of the westerly jet stream
(c) 2, 4 and 5 only from the Indian region is associated with
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only northwards shift of ITCZ.
How many statements given above are
33. Consider the following statements: correct?
Statement-I: The Kaveri River carries water (a) Only one
throughout the year with comparatively less (b) Only two
fluctuation than the other Peninsular rivers. (c) All three
Statement-II: The Kaveri River receives (d) None
rainfall during both southwest and northeast
monsoon seasons. 36. Consider the following pairs:
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Sl. National River Stretch
correct and Statement-II is the correct No. Waterway
explanation for Statement-I (NW)
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
1. NW 1 : Ganga-
correct and Statement-II is not the
Bhagirathi-
correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is Hooghly
incorrect 2. NW 2 : Brahmaputra
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
is correct
3. NW 3 : Godavari and
Krishna
34. With reference to Western Disturbance,
consider the following statements: 4. NW 4 : Kaveri
1. It is a low pressure storm that originates
in the Mediterranean Sea. 5. NW 5 : Brahmani and
2. It enters in India under the influence of Matai
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 Which of the pairs given above are correctly 39. Consider the following pairs:
matched?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only Sl. Port Well known for
(b) 1, 2 and 5 only No.
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
1. Kolkata : Only riverine port
(d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
in India

37. With reference to the La Nina, consider the 2. Paradip : Deepest

following statements: landlocked port in
1. It leads to above-normal rainfall during India
the summer monsoon in Southeast Asia.
3. Mormugao : Accounts for
2. ‘Triple Dip’ La Niña is a period where the about fifty per
La Niña period extends for up to three cent of India’s
consecutive winters. iron ore export
Which of the statements given above is/are
How many pairs given above are correctly
correct?
matched?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one pair
(b) 2 only (b) Only two pairs
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three pairs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

38. Consider the following pairs: 40. The river originates from the western slopes
of the Aravalli ranges near Ajmer and flows
in South West direction traversing Western
SI. Hill Range Highest peak Rajasthan, finally flowing into the Rann of
No. Kachchh. The entire river system is
ephemeral. This is the most likely description
1. Nilgiri Hills : Doddabetta of:
(a) Luni River
2. Anaimalai Hills : Anamudi (b) Sabarmati River
(c) Katli River
3. Cardamom : Kolaribetta (d) Berach River
Hills
41. In India, for which one of the following
4. Mahendragiri : Bhairani Konda reasons there is the absence of cyclones
Hills during the primary monsoon months of July
and August?
How many pairs given above are correctly
(a) High vertical wind shear over the Indian
matched?
Ocean
(a) Only one pair (b) Absence of Coriolis force
(b) Only two pairs (c) Offshore vortex formed due to western
(c) Only three pairs ghats
(d) All four pairs (d) Relatively moist layer in the upper
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42. Which of the following local winds results in 45. Consider the following statements:
a hot, dry and oppressive climate? 1. Satluj River feeds the canal system of
1. Loo the Bhakra Nangal project.
2. Foehn 2. Beas River passes through the Kullu
3. Chinook Valley and creates gorges in the
Select the correct answer using the code Dhauladhar range.
given below: 3. Chenab River is formed by two streams
(a) 1 only of Chandra and the Bhaga.
(b) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above are
(c) 2 only correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
43. Which one of the following is the reason for
(d) 1, 2 and 3
higher monsoon rainfall in Mangalore as
compared to Bengaluru? 46. Which of the following are antecedent rivers
(a) Bengaluru falls in rain shadow region of in India?
western ghats 1. Kosi River
(b) Mangalore receives rainfall from both 2. Subansiri River
monsoon branches 3. Son River
(c) Mangalore lies on the leeward side of the Select the correct answer using the code
western ghats given below:
(d) Bengaluru has greater latitude and (a) 1 and 2 only
elevation (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
44. Consider the following pairs: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Sl.
River Origin 47. Consider the following pairs:
No.

Mapchachungo Sl. Drought type Characteristic

1. Ghaghara :
glacier No.

1. Meteorological : Seasonal rainfall

2. Saryu : Milam glacier Drought received is less
than 75% of long-
term average
3. Mandakini : Sumeru glacier
value

Satopanth 2. Hydrological : Stream flows are

4. Alaknanda : Drought inadequate to
glacier
supply
How many of the above pairs are correctly established use of
matched? water
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs 3. Agricultural : Soil moisture is
(c) Only three pairs Drought inadequate for
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 How many pairs given above are correctly (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
matched? correct and Statement-II is the correct
(a) Only one pair explanation for Statement-I
(b) Only two pairs (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(c) All three pairs correct and Statement-II is not the
(d) None correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
48. Consider the following statements with incorrect
reference to the Madden Julian Oscillation (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(MJO): is correct
1. It is a planetary travelling pattern of
anomalous rainfall in the equatorial 51. In India, tropical evergreen forests are found
region. in which of the following regions?
2. It is associated with both enhanced and 1. Upper parts of Assam
suppressed tropical rainfall over the 2. Plains of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. 3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Punjab and Haryana
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below:
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
49. Which of the following rivers originate in the
Eastern Ghats? 52. With reference to shola forests, consider the
1. Swarnamukhi following statements:
2. Chitravati 1. They are temperate montane forests
3. Rushikulya found in the upper reaches of Nilgiri hills.
4. Sarada 2. Soils in these forests have very low
Select the correct answer using the code water retention capacity.
given below: 3. They are known for commercial
(a) 1 and 2 only cultivation of high value timber.
(b) 3 and 4 only How many of the statements given above
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only are correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) Only one
(b) Only two
50. Consider the following statements: (c) All three
Statement-I: Unlike the Eastern coast of (d) None
India, the Western coast provides natural
conditions for the development of ports. 53. Consider the following:
Statement-II: The western coast of India is 1. Deciduous forest
mostly submerged while the Eastern coast is 2. Wet temperate forest
an emergent coast. 3. Evergreen forest
Which one of the following is correct in 4. Temperate grasslands
respect of the above statements? 5. Alpine forests
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 How many of the above types of forests are 56. With reference to the forest cover in India,
found in the Himalayan ranges? consider the following statements:
(a) Only three 1. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest
(b) Only four cover in the country followed by
(c) Only five Arunachal Pradesh.
(d) All six 2. Mizoram has the highest forest area
among States as a percentage of its total
54. Consider the following pairs: area.
3. Lakshadweep does not have any notified
SI. Wetland Feature forests.
No. How many of the above statements are
correct?
1. Swamp : Wetland filled with (a) Only one
woody plants (b) Only two
(c) All three
2. Bog : High plant growth (d) None
with low acidic
water 57. Arrange the following World Network of
Biosphere Reserve (WNBR) sites in a
3. Fen : Nutrient-poor
water with no correct sequence from west to east:
plants 1. Khangchendzonga
2. Gulf of Mannar
4. Marsh : Wetland that is 3. Similipal
continually full of 4. Nanda Devi
water Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
How many of the pairs given above are
(a) 1-2-4-3
correctly matched?
(b) 2-4-3-1
(a) Only one pair
(c) 1-4-2-3
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs (d) 2-4-1-3
(d) All four pairs
58. Red soil of crystalline rocks turns yellow as a
55. Consider the following trees: result of:
1. Teak (a) oxidation
2. Sal (b) reduction
3. Shisham (c) carbonation
4. Semul (d) hydration
5. Tendu
6. Palas 59. Consider the following statements:
How many of the above are moist deciduous Statement-I: Soil in the areas of intensive
trees? cultivation with excessive use of irrigation
(a) Only three becomes saline.
(b) Only four Statement-II: Excessive irrigation with dry
(c) Only five climatic conditions promotes capillary action.
(d) All six Which one of the following is correct in
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 (a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are 62. Which one of the following best describes
correct and Statement–II is the correct the term ‘Bunding’ in agriculture?
explanation for Statement–I (a) A practice of building earth or stone
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are embankments for water and soil
conservation
correct and Statement–II is not the
(b) A method of rice cultivation used to
correct explanation for Statement–I
increase production in limited agricultural
(c) Statement–I is correct but Statement–II land
is incorrect (c) A type of micro irrigation technique used
(d) Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II in vertical farming
is correct (d) A technique used in agriculture for
controlling pest infections
60. With reference to peaty soils, consider the
following statements: 63. Which one of the following peninsular rivers
originate from Brahmagiri hills in Karnataka?
1. They are found in areas of heavy rainfall
(a) Krishna
and high humidity.
(b) Periyar
2. They are rich in humus and organic (c) Kaveri
content. (d) Vaigai
3. They are known as self-ploughing soils.
64. The Brahmaputra River drainage basin
Which of the statements given above are covers which of the following States in
correct? India?
1. Arunachal Pradesh
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Mizoram
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Sikkim
(c) 1 and 3 only 4. Nagaland
(d) 1, 2 and 3 5. Tripura
Select the correct answer using the code
61. With reference to the Protected Areas of given below:
India, consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Punjab does not have any National Park. (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only
highest number of Wildlife Sanctuaries.
3. Nagaland has the highest number of
65. Consider the following crops:
Community Reserves. 1. Cabbage
2. Wheat
Which of the statements given above are 3. Cauliflower
correct? 4. Garden pea
(a) 1 and 2 only How many of the above grow well in cooler
(b) 2 and 3 only climate?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Only three
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66. Consider the following pairs: Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
Sl. Land use Description
(b) 2 only
No. category
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
1. Current : Cropped area
Fallow kept uncultivated 69. With reference to the coal resources in India,
for more than a consider the following statements:
decade 1. Jharkhand has the highest total
estimated coal resources.
2. Culturable : Land left 2. Jharia coalfield is known for deposits of
Wasteland uncultivated for prime coking coal.
more than five 3. The North Eastern Region is known for
years their high-sulphur coal.
4. Around 80 per cent of the coal deposits
3. Net Area : Land on which
in India is of bituminous type.
Sown crops are sown
How many of the above statements are
and harvested
correct?
4. Barren land : Land which (a) Only one
cannot be brought (b) Only two
under cultivation (c) Only three
(d) All four
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
matched?
70. Consider the following:
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. Ethane
(b) 2 and 4 only
2. Propane
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
3. Isobutane
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
4. Octane
5. Bitumen
67. Which of the following is the correct
How many of the above are produced from
descending order of crops based on their
crude oil?
total cropped area in India?
(a) Only two
(a) Pulses - Cotton - Maize - Groundnut
(b) Only three
(b) Maize - Groundnut - Pulses - Cotton
(c) Only four
(c) Pulses - Maize - Groundnut - Cotton
(d) All five
(d) Groundnut - Pulses - Cotton - Maize
71. In India, which one of the following is
68. Consider the following statements with
responsible for identifying uranium resources
reference to mineral deposits in India:
in the country?
1. Rajasthan has the highest deposits of
(a) Ministry of Mines
marble stones.
(b) Ministry of Heavy Industries
2. The Pranhita-Godavari (PG) basin has
(c) Atomic Minerals Directorate for
the highest petroleum deposits.
Exploration and Research
3. Madhya Pradesh has the largest
(d) Atomic Energy Commission
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72. Consider the following pairs: Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Sl. Region Known (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
No. for mines of
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Sandur-Hospet : Iron ore (d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Kalahandi : Bauxite 76. With reference to the rare earth elements in

India, consider the following statements:
3. West : Lead 1. They are primarily obtained from
Singhbhum Monazite soil.
4. Khetri : Copper 2. They are concentrated in alkaline
igneous rocks.
How many pairs given above are correctly 3. Neodymium and Praseodymium are the
matched? only available rare earth elements in
(a) Only one pair India.
(b) Only two pairs How many of the statements given above
(c) Only three pairs are correct?
(d) All four pairs (a) Only one
(b) Only two
73. What is common to the places known as (c) All three
Jaduguda, Turamdih and Tummalapalle? (d) None
(a) Oil refineries
(b) Solar parks 77. With reference to mineral resources, the
‘beneficiation’ process refers to:
(c) Uranium ore processing plants
(a) removal of water from solid materials by
(d) Crude oil reserves
thermal drying
(b) removal of the gangue minerals from ore
74. Arrange the following States in India in to produce a higher-grade product
ascending order of their palm oil production: (c) addition of chemicals to increase the
1. Andhra Pradesh density of a mineral
2. Goa (d) segregation of mineral particles of
3. Telangana different sizes, shapes and densities
4. Karnataka from each other
Select the correct answer using the code
given below: 78. Consider the following statements with
(a) 2-3-1-4 reference to the Germanium:
(b) 2-4-3-1 1. It is derived as a by-product of zinc
(c) 1-3-4-2 production.
(d) 1-4-3-2 2. It is used in space technologies because
of its greater resistance to cosmic
radiation.
75. Consider the following statements with
3. India is the largest producer of
reference to El Nino: germanium followed by China.
1. It forms when there is a reversal of trade How many of the above statements are
winds blowing east-to-west along the correct?
equatorial Pacific. (a) Only one
2. It causes a substantial reduction in the (b) Only two
number of cyclones in the North Atlantic (c) All three
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79. Arrange the following minerals in decreasing 82. Consider the following statements with
order of their hardness scale from hardest to reference to groundwater resources in India:
softest: 1. The Indus-Ganga-Brahmaputra alluvial
1. Quartz belt has a high annual groundwater
2. Diamond recharge.
3. Gypsum 2. Agriculture sector is the predominant
4. Corundum consumer of groundwater resources.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. The overall groundwater extraction in
given below: Haryana and Punjab is more than 100%.
(a) 2-4-1-3
How many of the above statements are
(b) 4-2-3-1
correct?
(c) 2-3-1-4
(a) Only one
(d) 4-1-3-2
(b) Only two
80. Consider the following statements: (c) All three
Statement–I: The State Government has the (d) None
power to notify minor minerals under the
Mines and Minerals (Development and 83. Which of the following landslide regions are
Regulation) Act, 1957. under the very high vulnerability zone in
Statement–II: The regulatory and India?
administrative jurisdiction of minor minerals 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
falls under the purview of the State 2. Trans-Himalayan areas of Ladakh
Government. 3. North-Eastern regions
Which one of the following is correct in 4. Western Ghats
respect of the above statements? 5. Deccan plateau
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are Select the correct answer using the code
correct and Statement–II is the correct given below:
explanation for Statement–I (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
correct and Statement–II is not the (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
correct explanation for Statement–I (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) Statement–I is correct but Statement–II
is incorrect
84. Consider the following statements:
(d) Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II
1. India shares its longest international
is correct
border with Bangladesh.
81. Consider the following statements: 2. Uttar Pradesh has the longest
1. India is the largest importer of Mica in the international border with a neighbouring
world. country.
2. Turkey is the largest exporter of feldspar 3. Only three Indian States share
followed by India. international boundaries with more than
3. India is the largest exporter of Talc chips two countries.
in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the above statements are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Only one (b) 2 only
(b) Only two (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) All three (d) 2 and 3 only
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85. Consider the following statements: 88. With reference to Mahua Tree, consider the
1. Strike valley is formed parallel to the following statements:
direction of the underlying geological 1. It is grown in the wooded plains of
structures. southern India only.
2. Transverse valley is formed 2. It is mainly used for brewing local liquor.
perpendicular to the direction of the 3. Oil made from it can be used as fertiliser.
underlying geological structures. How many statements given above are
3. Kangra Valley is an example of a strike correct?
valley whereas Kulu Valley is an (a) Only one
example of a transverse valley. (b) Only two
Which of the statements given above are (c) All three
correct? (d) None
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 89. With reference to the physiology of
(c) 1 and 3 only peninsular India, malnad is:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) fertile agricultural land
(b) land of hills
86. Consider the following statements: (c) vast coastal plains
Statement–I: The snowline in the Western (d) backwaters
Himalayas is at a lower altitude than in the
Eastern Himalayas. 90. Consider the following pairs:
Statement–II: Precipitation in the western
Himalayas occurs mostly as snowfall SI. Mango with State
whereas in the eastern Himalayas, it occurs No. GI tag
mostly in the form of rain.
Which one of the following is correct in 1. Alphonso : Maharashtra
respect of the above statements?
2. Malihabadi : Uttar Pradesh
(a) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
Dashehari
correct and Statement–II is the correct
explanation for Statement–I 3. Jardalu : Bihar
(b) Both Statement–I and Statement–II are
correct and Statement–II is not the 4. Kuttiattoor : Kerala
correct explanation for Statement–I
(c) Statement–I is correct but Statement–II How many pairs given above are correctly
is incorrect matched?
(d) Statement–I is incorrect but Statement–II (a) Only one pair
is correct (b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
87. Kasara Ghat, Naneghat and Bhor Ghat are (d) All four pairs
the names of:
(a) motorable passes in Purvanchal hills 91. Which of the following technologies can be
(b) rift valleys in the Vindhyan ranges used for precision farming?
(c) hill passes in Eastern Ghats 1. Remote sensors
(d) hill passes in Western Ghats 2. Grid Sampling
3. Geographical information system
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 Select the correct answer using the code 94. With reference to Shelf Clouds, consider the
given below: following statements:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 1. It is a vertical cloud that resembles a
towering column.
(b) 1 and 3 only
2. It forms when a mass of cold and dense
(c) 2 and 4 only
air is forcefully driven by the wind into a
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 warmer air mass.
3. It is often associated with powerful storm
92. Consider the following statements with systems.
reference to Lignite: Which of the statements given above are
1. It has a relatively high moisture content correct?
and volatile matter. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. It cannot be used in thermal power plants
(c) 1 and 3 only
for the production of electricity. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Gujarat has more than 50% of lignite
reserves in India. 95. With reference to Polymetallic Nodules,
Which of the statements given above is/are consider the following statements:
correct? 1. They primarily consist of precipitated iron
(a) 1 only oxyhydroxides and manganese oxides.
2. They contain critical minerals needed to
(b) 2 and 3 only
build batteries for electric vehicles.
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. India has been granted an exclusive area
(d) 1, 2 and 3 in the Central Indian Ocean Basin by the
International Seabed Authority to explore
93. Why do most cyclones around India tend to and utilize polymetallic nodules.
originate in the Bay of Bengal? How many of the statements given above
1. The Bay of Bengal facilitates greater are correct?
(a) Only one
heat transfer from the water to the air
(b) Only two
due to its shallower depth.
(c) All three
2. The physiography of the Bay of Bengal (d) None
amplifies wind speeds as cyclones enter
into the bay. 96. With reference to Somali Jet, consider the
3. The Bay of Bengal has a much larger following statements:
area than other bodies of water in the 1. It is the low-level cross-equatorial flow of
region. air.
2. It originates near Mauritius and the
Which of the statements given above is/are
northern part of Madagascar.
correct? 3. Its weakening gives rise to a strong
(a) 1 only monsoon over peninsular India.
(b) 2 only How many of the above statements are
(c) 2 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
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97. Consider the following pairs: (c) Extra-tropical and Tropical–like cyclones
in the Mediterranean Sea
Sl. Solar Power State
(d) Seasonal change in the direction of the
No. Plant
prevailing winds near equator
1. Rewa : Madhya
Pradesh 99. Which one of the following nuclear power
plants in India has the highest installed
2. Bhadla : Rajasthan
capacity?
3. Pavagada : Andhra (a) Tarapur
Pradesh (b) Kudankulam
(c) Kaiga
4. NP Kunta : Karnataka
(d) Narora
How many pairs given above are correctly
matched? 100. The Government of India has launched the
(a) Only one pair “Bhu Vision” platform for:
(b) Only two pairs
(a) restoration of land by planting drought
(c) Only three pairs
resistant varieties in arid areas
(d) All four pairs
(b) knowledge sharing of best practices for
98. Which one of the following best describes sustainable land management
the term ‘Medicanes’, sometimes seen in the (c) development of models for land
news? reclamation and soil conservation
(a) Hurricanes with strong intensity that (d) providing IoT-based automated soil
affect a large area in Indian Ocean testing and advisory platform
(b) Heat waves that develop over United
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