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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2017 Test (2107)

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1. Consider the following statements: 4. Which of the following statements regarding
1. Kashmir valley lies between Great the coastal plains of India is/are not correct?
1. The western coastal plains are an
Himalayas and Ladakh range.
example of submerged coastal plain.
2. Jhelum river flows through Kashmir 2. The eastern coastal plains provides
valley. natural conditions for the development
3. Tsomoriri and Pangong Tso are salt of ports and harbours.
water lakes found in Ladakh. 3. The western coastal plains are broader
than the eastern coastal plains.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Which of the following sub-branches of the

2. Consider the following statements regarding Arabian sea branch of southwest monsoon
the characteristics of red soil: merges with the Bay of Bengal branch?
1. It's soil profile is generally shallow and 1. Branch crossing Western Ghats and
passing through Narmada and Tapi
is acidic in nature.
valley.
2. It is rich in nitrogen and organic matter, 2. Branch traveling parallel to the
thus suitable for pulses. Aravallis.
3. It is ideal for dry farming as it is formed Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
in poor rainfall areas.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 6. The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of
India are roughly about 30 degrees but the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
distance measured from North to South is
much more than distance measured from
3. Which of the following phenomena is/are East to West. Why?
associated with El Nino? (a) Distance between two longitudes
increases towards the poles whereas the
1. Distortion of equatorial atmospheric
distance between two latitudes decreases
circulation towards the pole.
2. Reduction in amount of planktons off (b) Distance between two longitudes
the coast of Peru. increases towards the poles whereas the
3. Delay of monsoon in India. distance between two latitudes remains
almost the same everywhere.
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Distance between two longitudes
given below. decreases towards the poles whereas the
(a) 1 only distance between two latitudes remains
(b) 1 and 3 only almost the same everywhere.
(d) While latitudes vary from 0 to 90 degree
(c) 2 and 3 only
North and South, longitudes vary from 0
(d) 1, 2 and 3 to 180 degree East and West.
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7. Consider the following pairs: 10. West flowing rivers of peninsular India do
Tree Forest not form deltas but form only estuaries.
1. Neem Tropical Thorn Which of the following reasons can be

2. Teak Tropical Evergreen attributed to this phenomenon?

1. Passage through hard rocks.
3. Rosewood Tropical Deciduous
2. Non-perennial flow of water.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
3. Absence of meanders.
correctly matched?
Select the correct answer using the codes
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) None (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Mangrove forests are present in which of the
following river deltas? 11. Which of the following peaks/ mountain
1. Godavari ranges is/are located with in India?
2. Krishna 1. Mahabharat range
3. Mahanadi 2. Makalu range

Select the correct answer using the code 3. Annapurna

4. Dhauladhar range
given below.
Select the correct answer using the codes
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only
9. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Black soil? 12. With reference to the Peninsular rivers,
1. It is poor in nitrogen, phosphorous and consider the following statements:
organic matter. 1. They are known to change their course
2. It has a fine texture and is clayey in frequently.
nature. 2. They are characterized by trellis and
3. It is very rich in lime, iron and radial drainage patterns.
3. They have larger catchment area than
magnesium.
the Himalayan rivers.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below:
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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13. Which among the following is/are the effects 16. Which of the following regions or their parts
of tropical cyclones brought by easterly jet are classified as the most probable earth
streams into India during summer season? quake zones by the Bureau of Indian
1. They affect the distribution of monsoon Standards?
rainfall in India. 1. North Bihar
2. They reduce the amount of monsoon 2. Rann of Kutch
rainfall in India. 3. Andaman and Nicobar islands
Select the correct answer using the code 4. Kanyakumari-Koodankulam Belt
below: Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

14. Which of the following statements is/are

correct regarding the characteristics of 17. Which of the following statements regarding
laterite soil is/are correct?
alluvial soil?
1. They are mainly found in the areas with
1. It is confined only to the northern plains
high temperature and high precipitation.
of India.
2. They do not retain moisture and are
2. It is deficient in humus except the Ganga
suitable for crops of tea, coffee and
delta which is rich in humus.
cashewnuts.
3. The alluvial soils are more alkaline in
Select the correct answer using the code
drier areas.
given below:
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 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
18. With reference to Western Disturbances,
consider the following statements:
15. For which of the following animals,
1. They originate over the Mediterranean
dedicated conservation initiatives have been
sea.
launched by the Government of India?
2. They enter India under the influence of
1. Elephant
the westerly jet streams.
2. Hangul 3. Their arrival is marked by an increase in
3. Crocodile prevailing night temperatures.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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19. The physiography or relief of a place affects 22. Which of the following can help preventing
which of the following phenomena? soil erosion?
1. Temperature 1. Use of chemical fertilizers
2. Terrace Farming
2. Direction of the wind
3. Shifting cultivation
3. Speed of the wind
Select the correct answer using the codes
4. Amount of rainfall
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 and 3 only
given below. (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 3 and 4 only

23. With reference to Koeppen's scheme of
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
climate classification, consider the following
pairs:
20. Consider the following statements with
Type of Associated Region
regards to variability of rainfall in India. Climate
1. There is high rainfall as well as high 1. As : West Coast of India
rainfall variability in Western Ghats.
2. E : Jammu and Kashmir
2. There is low rainfall, but high rainfall
variability in Rajasthan.
3. Aw : Extreme western Rajasthan

Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Cwg : Gangetic Plains

correct? Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 only correctly matched?
(b) 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

21. With reference to Karewas, consider the

24. With reference to climate in India, consider
following statements:
the following statements:
1. They are alluvial deposits found at
1. In Andaman and Nicobar Islands the
foothills of Himalayas. annual and daily range of temperature is
2. They are beneficial for cultivation of very small.
saffron. 2. In the Thar desert the daily range of
Which of the statements given above is/are temperature is large.
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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25. Why Tsunami causes large scale destruction 28. Which of the following is the correct
along the shores and not the ships in the high description of Rohi?
seas? (a) Arid Plains in Thar Desert Region
(a) Tsunami is difficult to detect in shore as (b) Fertile Tracts of Land in the Rajasthan
there will be many waves.
plains
(b) Speed of the wave is more in the ocean
(c) Local name of Luni River in Gujarat
deep than in the shallow water.
(d) Salt lakes in the Rajasthan plains
(c) Wavelength of the tsunami reduces
when it approaches the shore.
29. Which of the following is/are the effects of
(d) Height of the wave decreases as it
Himalayas on India's Climate?
approaches the shallow waters.
1. Preventing North India from becoming

26. Consider the following statements in cold desert.

reference to Retreating monsoon season: 2. Precipitation in Northern India.
1. The monsoon starts retreating from 3. Moderating effect on climate in
eastern India. Peninsular India.
2. The weather is marked by clear skies. Select the correct answer using the code
3. The eastern peninsula receives heavy
given below.
rainfall.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 30. Consider the following pairs:
Mountain Pass State
27. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Shipki La : Himachal Pradesh
river regime:
1. It represents the pattern of flow of water
2. Niti : Sikkim

in a river channel over an year. 3. Thang La : Uttarakhand

2. The river regime of Peninsular rivers
witness greater fluctuations than 4. Nathu La : Kashmir
Himalayan rivers.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
Which of the statements given above is/are
matched?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 and 4 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 and 3 only

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31. Why Jhelum forms meanders in its youth
stage, a feature associated with the mature
stage of the rivers?
(a) Due to low gradient of flow in its youth
stage reducing its Kinetic Energy.
34. Consider the following statements with
regard to tributaries of Indus:
1. Chenab flows through the Wular lake.
2. Satluj originates near Mansarovar in
Tibet and passes through Shipki la pass.

(b) Due to large number of pebble rocks 3. Beas river flows through the states of

present in its path significantly reducing Himachal pradesh, Punjab and Jammu

its speed. and Kashmir.

(c) Due to local base level provided by the Which of the statements given above is/are
not correct?
erstwhile larger lake.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Due to large number of dams
(b) 2 and 3 only
constructed reducing the volume of
(c) 1 and 3 only
water.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

32. Which one of the following phenomenon

35. Which of the following rivers originate from
happens in India when the sun shines
Aravalli Hills?
vertically over the Tropic of Capricorn?
1. Luni
(a) High pressure develops over North-
2. Sabarmati
western India.
3. Mahi
(b) Low pressure develops over Ganga
Select the correct answer using the code
plain.
given below.
(c) Peninsular India under the influence of
(a) 1 only
south west trade winds.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Easterly jet stream over Himalayas. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
33. Which among the following are found in the
state of Tamil Nadu? 36. Consider the following cities:
1. Tropical dry evergreen Forests. 1. Udaipur
2. Tropical deciduous Forests. 2. Bhubneshwar
3. Littoral and swamp forests. 3. Nagpur
4. Montane forests. 4. Jhansi
Select the correct answer using the code In which of the above cities are you likely to
given below. observe an overhead sun, twice a year?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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37. Which of the following is/are present in 40. Consider the following statements regarding
Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas ? Dendritic Pattern of drainage:
1. Valley of Flowers 1. The drainage pattern resembling the
2. Dun Formation branches of a tree is known as dendritic.
3. Nagtibba hills
2. The rivers originating from the
Select the correct answer using the code
Amarkantak range present a good
given below.
example of it.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
38. Which of the following are correct regarding (c) Both 1 and 2
Temperate and tropical cyclones ? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Tropical cyclones are generally bigger
and more destructive than temperate
41. "These were originally formed due to
cyclones.
blockade of the river during uplift of
2. Tropical cyclones develop only over
Himalayas. As rivers carved out their own
seas while temperate cyclones develop
over both land and ocean. course these lakes dried up. Boulders and
3. India being a tropical country does not debris filled the lake and turned them into
come under influence of temperate valleys. These flat valleys lie between the
cyclones. Himachal and Shiwalik ranges."
Select the correct answer using the code The above description relates to which of the
given below. following?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Passes
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) Doons
(c) 2 only
(c) Terai
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Duars

39. Which of following are the characteristic

features of Tropical Evergreen forests of 42. According to National Commission on
India? Agriculture, Social Forestry includes which
1. They are multilayered forests with dense of the following?
canopy. 1. Urban Forestry
2. Trees reach great heights. 2. Rural Forestry
3. Trees shed their leaves during specific
3. Farm Forestry
season.
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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43. With reference to river Krishna, consider the 46. Which of the following areas receive annual
following statements: rainfall of more than 200 cm?
1. It acts as a geographical border between
1. Western slopes of Western Ghats
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
2. Western Himalayas
2. It originates from Trimbak in Nasik.
3. Northern Tamil Nadu
3. Rivers Koyna and Tungabhadra are its
important tributaries. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the following statements given given below.
above is/are correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

44. Which among the following is/are associated 47. You are walking along the McMohan Line

with hot weather season in India? from west to east

1. Kalbaisakhi 1. If you jump back to the Indian side, you
2. Bardoli Chheerha will find yourself in Sikkim.
3. Mango showers
2. The latitude passing from your location
4. Cherry blossoms
will cut through Nagaland and
Select the correct answer using the code
Rajasthan.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. At the end of your journey along the line
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only you may end up in Myanmar.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only Which of the of the statements given above
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
45. Which of the following statements regarding
(b) 1 and 2 only
Lakshadweep Islands is/are correct?
1. These islands are divided by the Eleven (c) 2 and 3 only

degree channel. (d) 3 only

2. The entire island group is built of
volcanic deposits. 48. Abor, Mishmi and Dafla are :
3. Minicoy is the largest island in these (a) names of tribes inhabiting
group of islands.
Arunachal Himlayas.
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) names of hills present in
given below.
(a) 1 only Arunachal Himlayas.

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) names of rivers flowing through

(c) 1 and 3 only Aruncahal Himlayas.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) both (a) and (b) are correct.
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49. With reference to Inter Tropical 52. Consider the following peaks:
Convergence Zone (ITCZ), consider the 1. Kanchenjunga
following statements: 2. Nanga Parbat
1. It is a high pressure zone located at the 3. Nanda Devi
equator.
4. Mt Everest
2. Upward shift of ITCZ in summer season
Which of the following is the correct
causes onset of southwest monsoon.
arrangement of above peaks from west to
3. Onset of north east monsoon is
east?
independent of shifting of ITCZ.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1-2-4-3

correct? (b) 2-3-4-1

(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2-1-3-4
(b) 2 only (d) 2-4-3-1
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 53. Which of the following rivers passes through
Mizoram?
50. Consider the following about alluvial soils: 1. Dihang
1. They are depositional soils and their
2. Barak
nature varies from sandy loam to clay.
3. Kaladan
2. Khadar and Bhangar are the new and
4. Subansiri
older alluvium deposits respectively
Select the correct answer using the code
3. The sand content in the soil increases
given below.
from west to east.
Select the correct answer using the codes (a) 1 and 2 only
given below. (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only 54. Which of the following statements regarding
leaching is/are correct?
51. Rainfall in India display which of the 1. Leaching leads to washing away of lime
following features?
and silica, leaving behind aluminium
1. Inter-Seasonal variation.
compounds.
2. Intra-Seasonal variation.
2. Laterite soils are formed by leaching due
3. Orographic rainfall.
to heavy tropical rains.
4. Convectional rainfall.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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55. Which of the following statements is/are 58. Which of the following statements regarding
correct regarding red soils? the Meghalaya plateau is/are correct?
1. Red soil forms the second largest soil 1. It is an extension of the Peninsular
plateau.
group after the alluvial soil.
2. It is rich in of coal, iron ore and
2. It is red in colour because of the
uranium.
presence of copper oxides. 3. It receives maximum rainfall from
3. It looks yellow when it occurs in a Arabian sea branch of South west
hydrated form. monsoon.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

59. Consider the following statements with

56. Which among the following correctly regard to eastern and western Himalayas:
describes the term "Bugyals"? 1. Eastern Himalayas receive more rainfall
(a) They are longitudnal valleys in than Western Himalayas.
Arunachal Himalayas 2. Western Himalayas have thick evergreen
(b) They are lacustrine deposits in the forests and eastern Himalayas are devoid
of it.
Kashmir Himalayas.
3. The Himachal and Shiwalik ranges of
(c) They are the summer grasslands in
western Himalayas merge into single
higher reaches of Uttarakhand range in eastern Himalayas.
Himlayas. Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) They are new alluvial deposits at the correct?
foothills of Himalayas. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
57. Which of the following factors affect
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Climate of India?
1. La Nina
60. Which of the following branches of
2. Westerly jet streams Southwest monsoon is/are responsible for
3. Tibetan plateau causing rainfall in Western Himalayas?
4. Indian ocean 1. Bay of Bengal branch
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Arabian Sea branch
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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61. Shola forests are found in which of the 64. Over the years, the numbers of species of
following regions? plant and animal in India have dwindled
1. Nilgiri Hills significantly. Which of the following is/are
2. Annamalai hills
the reasons for this decline?
3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
1. Industrial advancement.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 2. Grazing by domestic cattle.

(a) 1 only 3. Incidence of forest fire.

(b) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 2 and 3 only given below.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
62. Which of the following statements regarding
(c) 2 and 3 only
cultivation in Black soil is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The black soil shrinks and develops
cracks in dry season, helping air
circulation. 65. Arrange the following forests in the
2. The moisture retention capacity of black increasing order of their abundance in India:
soil is high. 1. Tropical Deciduous forests
3. The black soil is good for cultivation of 2. Littoral and Swamp forests
sugarcane and cotton.
3. Tropical Evergreen forests
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1-3-2
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2-3-1
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2-1-3
(d) 3-2-1
63. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with regard to Terai region?
66. Which of the following are considered as
1. It is a swampy area formed by
extensions of Peninsular Block?
reappearance of streams submerged in
Bhabhar region. 1. Karbi-Anglong plateau
2. The region is characterised by thicker 2. Meghalaya Plateau
vegetation than Bhabhar region. 3. Aravalli Hills
3. They are more wide spread near eastern 4. Patkai Bum
Himalayas than western Himalayas. Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below.
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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67. When southwest monsoon winds descends 71. Consider the following statements:
on leeward side of Western Ghats they cause 1. The Deccan plateau gets low rainfall due
little or no rainfall. This happens because the to the rain shadow effect of Western
winds get ghats.
(a) heated and humidity increases 2. Alignment of Aravalis is one of the
(b) heated and humidity decreases reasons for less rainfall in Rajasthan.
(c) cooled and humidity increases Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) cooled and humidity decreases correct?
(a) 1 only
68. Which of the following is the reason for (b) 2 only
earthquakes in Central-western parts of (c) Both 1 and 2
India, particularly Gujarat and Maharashtra? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Since the peninsular block is older, its
rocks are weaker and fracture easily. 72. Majuli, one of the largest riverine island in
(b) Thrusting of Indian plate under Eurasian the world, is located on which river?
plate causes these aftershocks. (a) Ganga
(c) Deccan trap is an unstable landmass and (b) Manas
a tectonically active region.
(c) Brahmaputra
(d) None of the above
(d) Padma

69. Consider the following statements with

73. Consider the following statements:
regard to Kayals:
1. Self-ploughing is a phenomenon
1. They are the backwaters of Kathiawad
associated with it.
coast.
2. They are formed by the denudation of
2. They are not suitable for fishing and
volcanic rocks.
inland navigation.
3. They are deep and impermeable
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the following is the type of soil
correct ?
that above statements attribute to ?
(a) 1 only
(a) Black Soil
(b) 2 only
(b) Laterite Soil
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Peat Soil
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Arid Soil

70. The Ganga river flows through which of the

following states? 74. Which of the following is/are associated
1. Himachal Pradesh with retreating monsoon in India ?
2. Chattisgarh 1. Low pressure over Ganga plains
3. Bihar 2. Cyclonic rainfall over Tamil Nadu coast
4. Odisha 3. October heat
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 only
(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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75. Consider the following pairs: 78. Which of the following statements is/are
Animal Biosphere Reserve correct regarding Arunachal Himalayas ?
1. Rivers in this part have highest
1. Dugong Dugon : Gulf of mannar
hydroelectric power potential in the
2. Lion tailed : Nanda Devi
country.
macaque
2. The region is dissected by fast flowing
3. Barking deer : Sunderbans rivers from north to the south forming
Which of the pairs given above is/are deep gorges.
correctly matched? Select the correct answer from the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
76. Which of the following statements are
correct regarding Indian Monsoon?
79. Which of the following conditions can lead
1. The Bay of Bengal branch is deflected
to droughts?
towards India by Arakan Hills in
1. Inadequate precipitation.
Myanmmar.
2. Excessive rate of evaporation.
2. Coromandal coast receives substantial
rainfall from Bay of Bengal branch of 3. Over-utilisation of ground water.

Monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
80. Which of the following are the reasons for
77. Which among the following trees are excessive cold in North India?
example of Tropical Deciduous vegetation? 1. Continentality effect.
1. Mulberry
2. Snowfall in Himalayas.
2. Sisham
3. North east monsoon.
3. Rosewood
4. Cold winds from Siberia.
4. Sandalwood
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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81. Which of the following vegetation can be 84. The river originates from the Bokhar Chu
found in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve? glacier. In tibet it is known as Singi
1. Temperate evergreen Khamban or Lion's mouth. It forms
2. Tropical Dry Deciduous spectacular gorge near Gilgit in Jammu and
3. Tropical Moist Deciduous Kashmir.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the following rivers is described
given below
above?
(a) 1 only
(a) Chenab
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) Jhelum
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Satluj
(d) Indus
82. Consider the following statements with
regard to droughts: 85. Which of the following conditions are
1. Meteorological Drought is also known associated with Winter season in India ?
as soil moisture drought, characterized 1. Rainfall by temperate cyclones
by low soil moisture. 2. Prevalence of north east trade winds
2. Hydrological Drought is a situation 3. High rainfall in central parts of India
when there is a prolonged period of Select the correct answer using the code
inadequate rainfall marked with mal-
given below.
distribution of the same over time and
(a) 1 only
space.
(b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 86. Which of the following statements is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct regarding the Andaman and Nicobar
islands?
83. Which of the following statements is/are 1. Saddle peak is the highest point of
correct regarding Eastern Hills (Purvanchal Andaman and Nicobar islands.
ranges)? 2. The Barren island, Indias only
1. Its general alignment is from South east to active volcano, is situated here.
North west.
3. The nine degree channel separates the
2. Barak and Lohit rivers originate from
Andaman islands in the north and
these ranges.
Nicobar islands in the south.
3. Loktak Lake is located in this region.
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 and 2 only
(b) 3 only (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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87. Why tropical cyclones affect mainly the 90. Which of the following Biosphere Reserves
coastal areas of India but not the interior are included in the UNESCO's World

parts? Network of Biosphere Reserves?

1. Nilgiri
(a) Pressure gradient force is minimal in the
2. Sunderbans
coastal areas compared to the interiors.
3. Manas
(b) High temperature across the coastal
4. Dihang-Dibang
areas than interiors. Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Greater Coriolis force on the coastal given below.
land compared to that of interior. (a) 1 only
(d) Energy driving the cyclone decreases (b) 1 and 2 only

with the distance from the sea. (c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

88. Which among the following rivers drain into

91. Which of the following is/are the natural
the Arabian Sea?
causes of floods?
1. Subarnarekha
1. Storm surge.
2. Periyar
2. Melting of ice and snow.
3. Baharatpuzha 3. Indiscriminate deforestation.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

92. Which of the following statement regarding

89. Consider the following pairs:
Arabian Sea Branch of South-west monsoon
Name of Tribe Division of Himalayas is/are correct?
1. Lepcha : Himachal Himalayas 1. They move along Narmada and Tapi
2. Bhotias : Sikkim Himalayas river to cause rainfall in central India.
3. Monpa : Arunachal Himalayas 2. They move along Aravali hills causing

Which of the pairs given above is/are rainfall in Punjab and Haryana.
Select the correct answer using the code
correctly matched ?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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93. Which of the following is/ are not the 96. Consider the following pairs :
tributaries of Brahmaputra? Moutain pass Mountain ranges
1. Bomdi La : Zaskar
1. Lohit
2. Banihal Pir : Pir Panjal
2. Barak 3. Zoji La : Greater Himalayas
3. Dhansiri 4. Khardung La : Ladakh range
Select the correct answer from the code
4. Tista
given below :
Select the correct answer using the codes (a) 2 and 3 only
given below. (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only 97. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
(d) 3 and 4 only matched?
Local wind Beneficial for

94. Which one of the following is the correct 1. Kalbaisakhi : Jute cultivation
sequence of Biosphere Reserves from North 2. Loo : Wheat cultivation
to South?
3. Cherry blossoms : Grape cultivation
(a) Nokrek-Manas-Simlipal-Gulf of Mannar
4. Mango showers : Coffee cultivation
(b) Manas-Nokrek-Simlipal-Gulf of Mannar
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Nokrek-Simlipal-Gulf of Mannar-Manas
given below.
(d) Manas-Gulf of Mannar-Nokrek-Simlipal (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
95. Consider the following statements: (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. The forest cover in India is 33 per cent
of the total geographical area of the 98. Which of the following statements regarding
country. the Central Highlands of Peninsular Plateau
2. The north eastern states have more than is/are correct?
1. It slopes towards south and southeastern
30 per cent of the land under forest.
directions.
3. Lakshdweep has zero per cent forest 2. It is marked by the presence of
area. metamorphic rocks.
3. Many tributaries of the river Yamuna
Which of the statement given above is/are
have their origin in this region.
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only given below.
(b) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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 99. Which of the following are the 100. Tropic of Cancer passes through which of
characteristics of Social forestry? the following states in India?
1. Participation of local population 1. Rajasthan
2. Making use of un-used and fallow land
2. Bihar
3. Making use of technology which is
3. Jharkhand
simple and implementable
4. Tripura
4. Equal distribution of benefits derived
from forestry Select the correct answer using the code

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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