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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The western part of Kerala represents : |
| A. | Mountain climate |
| B. | Equatorial Climate |
| C. | Tropical savanna climate |
| D. | Tropical Rainey climate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Daily weather map showing isobars is an example of : |
| A. | Chropleth map |
| B. | Isopleth map |
| C. | Chrochramatic map |
| D. | Chroschematic map |
| Answer» B. Isopleth map | |
| 3. |
Tolakappiyam is related to- |
| A. | Administration |
| B. | Law |
| C. | Grammar |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 4. |
Anritsar and Shimla are almost on the same altitude, but their climate difference is due to: |
| A. | the difference in their altitudes |
| B. | their distance from sea |
| C. | snowfall in Shimla |
| D. | Pollution in amritsar |
| Answer» B. their distance from sea | |
| 5. |
India is a tropical country but has a monsoonal climate because : |
| A. | Its real extent is vast |
| B. | It is surrounded by the sea |
| C. | The Himalayas provide the barrier effect. |
| D. | Land and sea breeze create monsoons |
| Answer» D. Land and sea breeze create monsoons | |
| 6. |
Which of the following is considered to cause an adverse of effect on Indian Monsoon ? |
| A. | Jet stream |
| B. | El-nino |
| C. | Monsoon trough |
| D. | Tibet Plateau |
| Answer» C. Monsoon trough | |
| 7. |
A devastating Cloud Burst swept over Leh on August 2010. Which one of the following statements with regard to cloud burst is not correct ? |
| A. | Cloud Burst is a localized weather phenomenon representing highly concentrated rainfall over a small area in a short duration of time |
| B. | Cloud Burst occurs due to upward movement of moisture-laden air with sufficient rapidity to form cumulonimbus clouds |
| C. | Cloud Burst occurs only in hilly areas |
| D. | There is no satisfactory technique till now for predicting Cloud Burst |
| Answer» C. Cloud Burst occurs only in hilly areas | |
| 8. |
Which of the following is not a causative factor in the origin of monsoons ? |
| A. | Tibet Plateau |
| B. | Himalayas |
| C. | Aravallis |
| D. | Jet Stream |
| Answer» D. Jet Stream | |
| 9. |
which one of the following is correctly matched ? |
| A. | Kural'.Kamban |
| B. | Ahananuru'Paranar |
| C. | Purananuru'. Mamalanar |
| D. | Silappadikaram' Adigal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
The state having the highest rainfall by North East Monsoon is ? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» D. Orissa | |
| 11. |
Which one of the following causes rainfall in the north western parts of India during winter Season? |
| A. | Cyclonic depression |
| B. | Retreating monsoon |
| C. | Western disturbances |
| D. | South west monsoon |
| Answer» D. South west monsoon | |
| 12. |
The monsoon responsible for rains in Jharkhand is - |
| A. | North-east monsoon |
| B. | South-west monsoon |
| C. | Northwester |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Northwester | |
| 13. |
Which one of the following places gets the least rainfall ? |
| A. | Bikaner |
| B. | Leh |
| C. | Jodhpur |
| D. | Jaisalmer |
| Answer» D. Jaisalmer | |
| 14. |
The area with annual rainfall less than 50 cm in a year is: |
| A. | Meghalaya |
| B. | Leh in Kashmir |
| C. | Coromandel |
| D. | Konkan coast |
| Answer» C. Coromandel | |
| 15. |
Which one of the following is the wettest place in India: |
| A. | Mahabaleshwar |
| B. | Cherrapunji |
| C. | Udhagamandalam |
| D. | Mawsynram |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Consider the following statements:1.In the world the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continents within the trade wind belt.2.In India, the East Himalayan region gets High rainfall from north-east winds.Which of the statements give above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 17. |
Following are the characteristics of an area in India:1. Hot and humid climate.2.Annual rainfall 200 cm3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres.4. annual range of temperature 15oC to 30oc.Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above ? |
| A. | Mustard |
| B. | Cotton |
| C. | Pepper |
| D. | Virginia Tobacco |
| Answer» D. Virginia Tobacco | |
| 18. |
The average annual rainfall experienced in the Rayilsema is about: |
| A. | over 200 cm |
| B. | 100-200 cm |
| C. | 66-100 cm |
| D. | Below 60 cm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
The retreading monsoons give rainfall to: |
| A. | Gujrat |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Goa |
| D. | Tamilnadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
The Paditrupputtu is a collection of poems in the praise of which of the following kings ? |
| A. | Chera |
| B. | Chola |
| C. | Pandya |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Chola | |
| 21. |
Northwesters or Kal Baishakhi give rainfall to: |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» C. Rajasthan | |
| 22. |
Which of the following places receives rainfall less than 20 cms: |
| A. | Eastern Rajasthan |
| B. | Southern Gujrat |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 23. |
Mansoon starts retreating from Punjab plains by: |
| A. | Mid-July |
| B. | Mid-September |
| C. | Mid-October |
| D. | December |
| Answer» B. Mid-September | |
| 24. |
The western part of Rajasthan represents : |
| A. | Humid sub-tropical climate region |
| B. | Tropical wet and dry climate region |
| C. | Semi-arid climatic region |
| D. | sub-tropical dry climate region |
| Answer» D. sub-tropical dry climate region | |
| 25. |
The Western disturbance which bring rainfall to the north west region of India occur during: |
| A. | Cold weather season |
| B. | Hot weather season |
| C. | South West Monsoon |
| D. | Retreating monsoon season |
| Answer» B. Hot weather season | |
| 26. |
Which of the following regions has highest variability of rainfall: |
| A. | Gujrat |
| B. | Kerala coast |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Eastern Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
The third Sangam was held at- |
| A. | Madurai |
| B. | Arrikkamedu |
| C. | Ernakulam |
| D. | Tuticorin |
| Answer» B. Arrikkamedu | |
| 28. |
Silent alley of Kerala : |
| A. | is the only evergreen forest in India |
| B. | Contains costly timber trees |
| C. | is a good picnic spot |
| D. | contains rare species of plants and animals |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Tree cover is maximum in? |
| A. | East Deccan |
| B. | Northern Plains |
| C. | West Coast |
| D. | East Coast |
| Answer» D. East Coast | |
| 30. |
Kaziranga National Park is famous for: |
| A. | Rhinoceros |
| B. | Tiger |
| C. | Lion |
| D. | Crocodile |
| Answer» B. Tiger | |
| 31. |
The only sanctuary where Kashmir stag is found is : |
| A. | Kanha |
| B. | Dachigam |
| C. | Gir |
| D. | Mudumalai |
| Answer» C. Gir | |
| 32. |
Silent Valley of Kerala: |
| A. | is the only evergreen forest in India |
| B. | Contains costly timber trees |
| C. | is a good picnic spot |
| D. | contains rare species of plants and animals |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
The Red data Book containing information on all wild Plants and animals in danger of extinction has been published by which one of the following ? |
| A. | International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) |
| B. | World Wildlife Fund (WWF) |
| C. | World Conservation Union (WCU) |
| D. | United Nations Environment Programme (UNE) |
| Answer» B. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) | |
| 34. |
In India forests account for about....... of land surface. |
| A. | 11% |
| B. | 22% |
| C. | 33% |
| D. | 14$ |
| Answer» C. 33% | |
| 35. |
The capital of Kadamba kings was: |
| A. | Tanjore |
| B. | Vanavasi |
| C. | Kanchi |
| D. | Badami |
| Answer» C. Kanchi | |
| 36. |
Which one of the following is the first National Park established in India ? |
| A. | Bandipur |
| B. | Corbett |
| C. | Velavadar |
| D. | Peri |
| Answer» C. Velavadar | |
| 37. |
Consider the following statements:1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.3.In Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.Which of the statement given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1; 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1; 2 and 3 | |
| 38. |
Consider the following statements:.1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas.2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book.3. A drug called taxol is obtained from Taxus tree is effective against Parkinson disease.Which of the statement given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 39. |
In the context of cultural history of India, apose in dance and dramatics called‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indianartists from ancient times till today.Which oneof the following statements best describes thispose? |
| A. | One leg is bent and the body is slightly butnoppositely curved at waist and neck |
| B. | Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-upnare combined to symbolize certain epic or historicncharacters |
| C. | Movements of body, face and hands are usednto express oneself or to tell a story |
| D. | A little smile, slightly curved waist and certainnhand gestures are emphasized to express thenfeelings of love or eroticism |
| Answer» B. Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-upnare combined to symbolize certain epic or historicncharacters | |
| 40. |
A rise in general level of prices may becaused by1. an increase in the money supply2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output3. an increase in the effective demandSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
Which one of the following groups of items isincluded in India’s foreign exchangereserves? |
| A. | Foreign-currency assets, Special DrawingnRights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries |
| B. | Foreign – currency assets, gold holdings of thenRBI and SDRs |
| C. | Foreign – currency assets, loans from thenWorld Bank and SDRs |
| D. | Foreign – currency assets, gold holdings of thenRBI and loans from the World Bank |
| Answer» C. Foreign – currency assets, loans from thenWorld Bank and SDRs | |
| 42. |
Annie Besant was1. Responsible for starting the Home RuleMovement2. The founder of the Theosophical Society3. Once the President of the Indian NationalCongressSelect the correct statement / statements usingthe codes given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 43. |
To obtain full benefits of demographicdividend, what should India do? |
| A. | Promoting skill development |
| B. | Introducing more social security schemes |
| C. | Reducing infant mortality rate |
| D. | Privatization of higher education |
| Answer» B. Introducing more social security schemes | |
| 44. |
Priority Sector Lending by banks in Indiaconstitutes the lending to |
| A. | agriculture |
| B. | micro and small enterprises |
| C. | weaker sections |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Which one among the following industries isthe maximum consumer of water in India? |
| A. | Engineering |
| B. | Paper and pulp |
| C. | Textiles |
| D. | Thermal power |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Manas Tiger reserve is located- |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| C. | Nagaland |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
The mangrove vegetation in India is found in - |
| A. | Gangetic Delta region |
| B. | East himalayan region |
| C. | Western Ghat Region |
| D. | Eastern Ghats region |
| Answer» B. East himalayan region | |
| 48. |
Which of the following wetlands is not matched correctly_ |
| A. | Kabar----Bihar |
| B. | Sukhna----Chandigarh |
| C. | Loktak----Tripura |
| D. | Kolleru----Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Kolleru----Andhra Pradesh | |
| 49. |
Which is not wet land identified so far ? |
| A. | Coondapur (Karnataka ) |
| B. | Chilka (Orissa) |
| C. | Ujni (Maharashtra) |
| D. | Sukhna (Chandigarh) |
| Answer» B. Chilka (Orissa) | |
| 50. |
Which is not a notified mangrove area : |
| A. | Bhitar Kanika (Orissa) |
| B. | Bhoj (Madhya Pradesh) |
| C. | Goa (Goa) |
| D. | Vembanand (Kerala) |
| Answer» C. Goa (Goa) | |