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| 1. |
What is theHyogo Frameworkfor fighting related to? |
| A. | pollution control |
| B. | disaster risk reduction |
| C. | Biodiversity conservation |
| D. | Heritage Sites |
| Answer» C. Biodiversity conservation | |
| 2. |
Chillr, a mobile application that allows users to transfer money to any contact in their phonebook, has been launched by which bank? |
| A. | HDFC |
| B. | ICICI |
| C. | standard Chartered |
| D. | axis Bank |
| Answer» B. ICICI | |
| 3. |
Which state has launched a project to link the economic concerns of biodiversity owners with conservation? |
| A. | Mizoram |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Tripura |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» D. Nagaland | |
| 4. |
Which of the following is an approximate representation of land-use classification in India? |
| A. | Net sown area 25%;Forests 33%;Others area 42% |
| B. | Net sown area 58%; Forest 17%; Other area 25% |
| C. | Net sown area 43%; Forest 29%; Other area 28% |
| D. | Net sown area 47%;Forest 23% Other area 30% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? dam/lake river |
| A. | Govind Sagar Sutlej |
| B. | Kolleru Lake Krishna |
| C. | Ukai Reservoir Tapi |
| D. | Wular Lake Jhelum |
| Answer» C. Ukai Reservoir Tapi | |
| 6. |
Where is the 3rd United Nations Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held? |
| A. | Paris |
| B. | Seoul |
| C. | koyoto, japan |
| D. | sendai, japan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
What is the purpose behind theAshdenaward? |
| A. | To celebrate leading businesses and organizations that are helping to improve people's lives and combat climate change. |
| B. | To celebrate the contribution of women towards gender equality |
| C. | To celebrate the spread of the influence of Israeli cinema in India |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. To celebrate the contribution of women towards gender equality | |
| 8. |
Consider the following statements 1. Taxus tree is found naturally in the Himalayas. 2. Taxus tree is listed in Red Data Book. 3. A medicine called 'Taxol' is obtained from Taxus tree, which is effective against Parkinson's disease. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 9. |
Poetry of Purpose:A Portrait of Women Leaders of IndiaAn exhibition has been celebrated for women in India, who among the following women is not included in the exhibition? |
| A. | jagmati sangwan |
| B. | Madhurita Anand |
| C. | Anandi Patel |
| D. | Madhuri Dixit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following popular practices: 1. Syavartan (manipulation of crops) 2. Sand flooding 3. Terracing 4. Windproof Which of the above methods is considered suitable for soil conservation in India go? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
An MoU was recently signed between India and which country to strengthen bilateral cooperation on textiles and clothing? |
| A. | Tajikistan |
| B. | Uzbekistan |
| C. | Kyrgyzstan |
| D. | Turkmenistan |
| Answer» D. Turkmenistan | |
| 12. |
Which one of the following arguments is appropriate for considering the Gondwana rocks as the most important among the rock groups of India? |
| A. | In these, more than 90% of India's limestone deposits are found. |
| B. | In these, more than 90% of India's coal reserves are found. |
| C. | More than 90% fertile black cotton soils are spread over them. |
| D. | In this context, none of the above arguments are appropriate. |
| Answer» C. More than 90% fertile black cotton soils are spread over them. | |
| 13. |
With reference to the Luni river, which one of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | It flows and joins the Gulf of Khambhat |
| B. | It flows and joins the Gulf of Kutch |
| C. | It flows through Pakistan and merges with a tributary of the Indus. |
| D. | It disappears in the marshy land of the Rann of Kutch. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
What are the distinguishing features of any one geographical area? 1. Warm and dry climate 2. Pleasant and humid winter 3. Evergreen oak tree The above characteristics are the distinguishing features of which one of the following regions? |
| A. | Mediterranean region |
| B. | East China |
| C. | Central Asia |
| D. | atlantic coast of north america |
| Answer» B. East China | |
| 15. |
With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs. Where is the mineral 90% natural source 1. Copper Jharkhand 2. Nickel Orissa 3. Tungsten Kerala Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» B. only 2 | |
| 16. |
The latitude passing through Sikkim also passes through which one of the following? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Himachal Pradesh |
| D. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» B. Punjab | |
| 17. |
While traveling through the Straits of Malacca, one can pass through which one of the following? |
| A. | Bali |
| B. | Brunei |
| C. | Java |
| D. | Singapore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
What/could/could be the main reason/causes of construction in the African and Eurasian desert region? 1. It is located in subtropical high pressure cells. 2. It falls under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct in this context? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 | |
| 19. |
Jet planes can fly very easily and smoothly in the lower part of the stratosphere. What is the appropriate explanation for this? 1. There are no clouds or water vapor in the lower part of the stratosphere. 2. There are no vertical winds in the lower part of the stratosphere. In this context, which of the above statement(s) is/are the appropriate explanation(s) for this? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither a nor 2 |
| Answer» B. only 2 | |
| 20. |
India is counted as a country with 'demographic dividend'. that's because |
| A. | Here the population of the age group below 15 years is more. |
| B. | Here the population of the age group of 15-64 years is more. |
| C. | Here the population of the age-group above 65 years is more. |
| D. | The total population here is more |
| Answer» C. Here the population of the age-group above 65 years is more. | |
| 21. |
If the phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason, what will be its effect? 1. The ocean will be adversely affected as a carbon sink. 2. The food chain of the ocean will be adversely affected. 3. The water density of the ocean will decrease drastically. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | only 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» B. only 2 | |
| 22. |
The following features are the characteristics of the state of India. 1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. 2. Cotton is produced in its central parts. 3. Cultivation of cash crops is more than that of food crops in that state. All the above characteristics are found in which one of the following states? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 23. |
The characteristic of the lower Ganges plains is that the climate here remains humid with high temperature throughout the year. Which of the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this area? |
| A. | Paddy and Cotton |
| B. | wheat and jute |
| C. | Paddy and Jute |
| D. | wheat and cotton |
| Answer» D. wheat and cotton | |
| 24. |
Which one of the following is the main feature of the climate of a tropical savanna region? |
| A. | year round rain |
| B. | rain only in winter |
| C. | very short dry season |
| D. | fixed dry and wet seasons |
| Answer» D. fixed dry and wet seasons | |
| 25. |
Marine upwelling zones are important in the context of ecosystem productivity because they increase marine productivity through the following mediums: 1. By bringing decomposing microorganisms to the surface. 2. By bringing nutrients to the surface. 3. By bringing sub-surface organisms to the surface. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | only 3 |
| Answer» D. only 3 | |
| 26. |
Consider the following statements 1. The duration of monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India. 2. The amount of annual rainfall in the plains of northern India decreases from east to west. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 27. |
Consider the following crops of India 1. Cowpea 2. Moong 3. Arhar Which of the above is/are used as pulses, fodder and green manure? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 28. |
Consider the following factors 1. Earth's rotation 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4. Earth's rotation Which of the above factors affect ocean currents? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 4 | |
| 29. |
A particular state of India is endowed with the following characteristics: 1. It is situated at the same latitude, which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. More than 80% of its area is under forest cover. 3. More than 12% forest cover is in the form of protected area network of this state. Which one of the following states has all the above characteristics? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | asom |
| C. | Himachal Pradesh |
| D. | Uttarakhand |
| Answer» B. asom | |
| 30. |
With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements: 1. The total geographical area of the country under wetlands is more marked in Gujarat as compared to other states. 2. The total geographical area of coastal wetlands in India is more than the total geographical area of interior wetlands. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 31. |
Which of the following is the main feature of 'mixed farming'? |
| A. | Simultaneous cultivation of both cash and food crops |
| B. | growing two or more crops in the same field |
| C. | Bringing together animal husbandry and crop production |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 32. |
Generally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the surface of the earth, because 1. The atmosphere can be heated only upwards from the surface of the earth. 2. Humidity is high in the upper atmosphere. 3. The air in the upper atmosphere is less dense. |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» D. all these | |
| 33. |
When you travel to the Himalayas, you will see the following: 1. Deep ravines | 2. U-curved river course. 3. Parallel mountain ranges. 4. Sharp slopes responsible for landslides. Which of the above can be said to be evidence of the young fold mountains (newly folded mountains) of the Himalayas? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1,2 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |
| 34. |
Which of the following phenomena/phenomena do scientists cite as evidence of the continuous expansion of the universe? 1. Detection of the presence of microwaves in space. 2. Observation of redshift phenomenon in space. 3. Motion of Asteroids in Space. 4. Occurrence of supernova explosions in space. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» C. 1,3 and 4 | |
| 35. |
Consider the following farming practices 1. Contour dams 2. Invertebrate farming 3. Zero tillage In the context of global climate change, which of the above is/are helpful in carbon capture/collection in the soil? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 3 |
| C. | 1,2 and 3 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. 1,2 and 3 | |
| 36. |
Consider the following crops of India 1. Groundnut 2. Sesame 3. Millet Which of the above is/are mainly rainfed crops? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | only 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
What is the reason for the difference in the length of day-time and night in different seasons? |
| A. | Earth's rotation on its axis |
| B. | Earth's revolution around the Sun in an ellipsoidal manner |
| C. | latitudinal position of the place |
| D. | rotation of the earth on its axis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Where is the outline fastening method of earth protection used for? |
| A. | Dead Peninsula under strong winds |
| B. | floodplain |
| C. | gully land with the possibility of spreading weeds |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. floodplain | |
| 39. |
Which of the following is/are characteristic of Indian coal? 1. High ash content 2. Low sulfur content 3. Low fusion temperature |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» B. only 2 | |
| 40. |
The annual temperature range within the continents is higher than that of the coastal areas. What is the reason(s) for this? 1. Thermal difference between land and water. 2. Difference in altitude between continents and oceans. 3. Presence of strong winds in the interior. 4. Heavy rainfall in the interiors than in the coasts. |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 41. |
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Geographical Characteristics Region |
| A. | Abyssinian Plateau Arab |
| B. | Atlas Mountains North-West Africa |
| C. | Guyana Highlands South-West Africa |
| D. | Okobango Basin Pentagonia |
| Answer» C. Guyana Highlands South-West Africa | |
| 42. |
Which of the following is/are the unique feature/features of equatorial forests? 1. Presence of tall dense trees whose corms form a continuous canopy. 2. Coexistence of many castes. 3. Existence of innumerable varieties of epiplants. |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Which of the following statements are correct about laterite soils of India? 1. It is usually red in colour. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They have developed well in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. 4. These soils have good yield of tapioca and cashew. |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 44. |
Which of the following is/are the foliar metamorphosis to check water loss in desert areas? 1. Hard and waxy leaves. 2. Small foliage or foliar deficiency. 3. Thorns instead of foliage. |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 45. |
Consider the following statements 1. Natural gas is found in the Gondwana beds. 2. Asbestos is found in abundance in Koderma. 3. Dharwad is famous for mineral oil. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | only 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» D. neither of the above | |
| 46. |
The world's most important fishing areas are found in areas where |
| A. | Warm and cold atmospheric currents meet |
| B. | Rivers carry abundant fresh water into the oceans |
| C. | Warm and cold ocean currents meet |
| D. | Continental Shelf Ripples |
| Answer» D. Continental Shelf Ripples | |
| 47. |
The Narmada river flows west, while most other peninsular major rivers flow east. Why is it like this ? 1. It lives in a linear rift valley. 2. It flows between Vindhya and Satpura. 3. The slope of the land is towards west from central India. |
| A. | only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | neither of the above |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 48. |
Consider the following pairs NS. Tribal State 1. Limbu Sikkim 2. Karbi Himachal Pradesh 3. Dongria Kondh Odisha 4. Bonda Tamil Nadu Which of the above pairs is correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | all these |
| Answer» B. 2 and 4 | |
| 49. |
Consider the following crops 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Paddy 4. Wheat Which of the above is a Kharif crop? |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1,2 and 3 |
| D. | 2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2,3 and 4 | |
| 50. |
he climate is extreme, the rainfall is low and the people used to be nomadic pastoralists.The above statement best describes which of the following areas? |
| A. | african savanna |
| B. | Central Asian Step |
| C. | North America Prairie |
| D. | siberian tundra |
| Answer» C. North America Prairie | |