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| 1151. |
Match the following: List I(Metallurgical industry) List II (Location) A. Aluminium 1. Deberi B. Copper 2. Tundu C. Lead 3. Angul D. Zinc 4. Khetri Code: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| Answer» D. A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 | |
| 1152. |
Match the following A. Public sector industry 1 .Durgapur steel plant B. Agro-based industry 2. Sugar C. Light industry 3. Sewing machine D. Ancillary industry 4.Nuts and bolts Code: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 | |
| 1153. |
Which one of the following is not from the Equatorial Biome? |
| A. | Cinchona |
| B. | Rose wood |
| C. | Rubber |
| D. | Shola |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1154. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Tropical Grassland) List II (Country) A. Campo-Cerrado 1. Venezuela B. Llanos 2. S. West Brazil C. Pantanal 3. Sudan D. Savanna 4. Guinea |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| D. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 | |
| 1155. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The flat topped trees are found in the mediterranean biome. 2. Coniferous trees are found in the Lesser Himalayas 3. Alpine pastures are found in the Greater Himalayas. |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 1156. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. There is luxurious growth of vegetation in the equatorial biome. 2. The biodiversity is the highest in the equatorial biome. 3. The soils of equatorial biome are rich in humus content. |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 1157. |
A biome is classified by short shrubs and tall grasses. The average annual rainfall is between 35 and 65 cm. The biome is: |
| A. | Hot Desert |
| B. | Cold Desert |
| C. | Mediterranean |
| D. | Savanna |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1158. |
Cork-oak tree is a typical vegetation of the |
| A. | Equatorial Biome |
| B. | Mediterranean Biome |
| C. | Savanna Biome |
| D. | Taiga Biome |
| Answer» C. Savanna Biome | |
| 1159. |
The maximum quantity of humus is found in the: |
| A. | Equatorial Biome |
| B. | Monsoon Deciduous Biome |
| C. | Tropical Grassland Biome |
| D. | Taiga Biome |
| Answer» D. Taiga Biome | |
| 1160. |
The vegetation of a biome is typically equipped with small, hard and thick leaves that resist water loss through transpiration. The biome is: |
| A. | Hot Deserts |
| B. | Monsoon |
| C. | Mediterranean |
| D. | Savanna |
| Answer» D. Savanna | |
| 1161. |
Which one of the following biomes has the tallest trees? |
| A. | Equatorial Biome |
| B. | Mediterranean Biome |
| C. | Temperate Rainforest Biome. |
| D. | Taiga Biome |
| Answer» D. Taiga Biome | |
| 1162. |
The term 'Green- Shield5 stands for: |
| A. | Boreal Forests |
| B. | Equatorial Forests |
| C. | Estuarine ecosystem |
| D. | Mangrove forests |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1163. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Mangroves grow in muddy, chiefly tropical swamps and has tangled roots. 2. Mangroves cover about 0.25 % of the total area of India. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct | |
| 1164. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Mangroves are confined to \[{{50}^{o}}N\]and \[{{50}^{o}}S\]. 2. The seeds of mangroves germinate on the tree tops. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 are correct | |
| 1165. |
Maquis vegetation is found in : |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | France |
| C. | Mexico |
| D. | South Africa |
| Answer» C. Mexico | |
| 1166. |
The vegetation of a biome consists of hard and short leaf and deep roots. Identify the biome: |
| A. | Equatorial Evergreen Forest Biome |
| B. | Hot Desert Biome |
| C. | Mediterranean Biome |
| D. | Savanna Biome |
| Answer» D. Savanna Biome | |
| 1167. |
The total number of Biosphere Reserves in India is: |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 14 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 18 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1168. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The equatorial Biome is confined to \[{{5}^{o}}N\] and \[{{5}^{o}}S\]. 2. The maximum expansion of the Equatorial Biome is in the Congo Basin. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| C. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| D. | Only 2 is correct |
| Answer» D. Only 2 is correct | |
| 1169. |
Which one of the following is known as 'optimum biome'? |
| A. | Boreal Biome |
| B. | Equatorial Biome |
| C. | Monsoon Deciduous Biome |
| D. | Savanna Biome |
| Answer» C. Monsoon Deciduous Biome | |
| 1170. |
The term 'eutrophication' stands for: |
| A. | The pollution of oceans by seepage of crude oil. |
| B. | Pollution of water by invading plants. |
| C. | Climax vegetation and succession. |
| D. | A body of water rich in nutrients and supporting a dense plant population. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1171. |
Which one of the following floral species has the longest life? |
| A. | Brazilian nut |
| B. | Douglas fir |
| C. | Maple (Chinar) |
| D. | Spruce |
| Answer» C. Maple (Chinar) | |
| 1172. |
In India, wild blue goats are found in: |
| A. | Eastern Ghats |
| B. | Himalayas |
| C. | Nilgiri |
| D. | Western Ghats |
| Answer» C. Nilgiri | |
| 1173. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Maquis vegetation has hard and thick leaves. 2. Maquis vegetation is drought resistant. 3. Maquis vegetation is found in the hot deserts. |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 1174. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Temperate Grasslands) List II (Region/country) A. Downs 1. Uruguay B. Pampas 2. North America C. Prairies 3. South Africa D. Velds 4. Australia |
| A. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| B. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 | |
| 1175. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The dense scrub vegetation (Maquis) consisting of hardy evergreen shrubs and small trees is the characteristic of coastal region of the mediterranean region. 2. A large treeless plain in South America is known as Pampas. 3. A large area of flat unforested grassland in South East Europe and Siberia is known as Steppe. 4. In North America, a large open area of grassland is known as Prairies |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1176. |
Arrange the world net primary production \[({{10}^{9}}/t/yr)\]of the following biomes in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Boreal Biome 2. Equatorial Biome 3. Savanna Biome 4. Temperate Deciduous Biome |
| A. | 2, 3, 1 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 and I |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3, 4 and 1 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3, 4 and I | |
| 1177. |
Arrange the area of the following biomes in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below. 1. Equatorial Biome 2. Desert Biome 3. Monsoon Deciduous Biome 4. Taiga Biome |
| A. | 1, 3, 2, and 4 |
| B. | 4, 3, 2, and 1 |
| C. | 4, 1, 3 and 2 |
| D. | 2, 1, 3, and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1178. |
The vegetation of a biome has deep tap roots, succulence thick flashy leaves, waxy-coating and fine hairs on leaves. These are the characteristics of vegetation of which of the following biomes? |
| A. | Hot Desert |
| B. | Mediterranean |
| C. | Monsoon |
| D. | Taiga |
| Answer» B. Mediterranean | |
| 1179. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Sclerophyllous vegetation is found in monsoon biome. 2. Sclerophyllous vegetation is stunted and tough. 3. Sclerophyllous vegetation is drought resistant. |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 1180. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. A large terrestrial or aquatic ecosystem named after the dominant vegetation is called a biome. 2. A biome includes all plants animals and micro-organisms. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct | |
| 1181. |
With reference to drip irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Water is delivered at or near the root zone of plants. 2. It is the most efficient method of irrigation as evaporation and run off are minimized. 3. It requires a lot of water to practice drip irrigation Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1182. |
There is a close network of irrigation canals in Punjab, Haryana and U.P. because. I. The region is drained by perennial rivers. II. Soft soil facilitates digging of canals III. There is deficiency of rainfall Code: |
| A. | I and II are correct |
| B. | II and III are correct |
| C. | I and III are correct |
| D. | I, II and III are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1183. |
Why tank irrigation is more important in the peninsular plateau of India? I. Rocks are hard and wells and canals cannot be dug. II. Underground water is scarce. II. Rivers are seasonal Code: |
| A. | I and II are correct |
| B. | II and III are correct |
| C. | III and I are correct |
| D. | I, II and III are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1184. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below. List I (Dam) List II (State) A. Nagarjunsagar Dam 1. Telangana B. Tehri Dam 2. Uttarakhand C. Rihand Dam 3. Uttar Pradesh D. Tungbhadra Dam 4. Kamataka Code: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 | |
| 1185. |
Consider the following states. 1. West Bengal 2. Gujarat 3. Kerala 4. Tamil Nadu Which of the following is the correct sequence in descending order of total fish production? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 4, 3 | |
| 1186. |
1. Earlier India's marine fish catch was larger than the inland fish catch but now inland fish catch is larger than the marine fish catch. 2. West Bengal has the largest marine fish production in India. The correct statement (s) is/are: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1187. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Operation Flood started with the establishment of the National Dairy Development Board in 1965. 2. India produces all three types of silk namely Tasar, Eri and Muga. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1188. |
Select the correct sequence in descending order of number of livestock in India. |
| A. | Cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats |
| B. | Cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep |
| C. | Cattle, goats, buffaloes, sheep |
| D. | Cattle, sheep, buffaloes, goats |
| Answer» D. Cattle, sheep, buffaloes, goats | |
| 1189. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below. List I (Cattle breed) List II (Concerned area) A. Sahiwal 1. Punjab, Haryana B. Malvi 2. Madhya Pradesh C. Deoni 3. Telangana, Andhra Pradesh D. Khillari 4. Maharashtra Code: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 | |
| 1190. |
Which of the following states require least irrigation? |
| A. | Kerala and Karnataka |
| B. | Karnataka and Telangana |
| C. | Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu | |
| 1191. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the following codes. List I (Livestock) List II (State with largest %) A. Cow 1. Rajasthan B. Sheep 2. Uttar Pradesh C. Buffalo 3. Madhya Pradesh D. Goat 4. Bihar Code: |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| C. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 | |
| 1192. |
What is the significance of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative?' 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to conventional method of cultivation. 2. Drip irrigation can be practised very effectively in this 3. There is no application of chemical/organic fertilizers at all in this 4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 1193. |
Consider the following pairs. Region Well known for the production of 1. Kinnaur Arecanut 2. Mewar Mango 3. Coromandel Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1194. |
Assertion Karnataka: India does not export natural rubber. Reason (R): About 97% of India's demand for natural rubber is met from domestic production. |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is for false |
| D. | A is false but R is true. |
| Answer» D. A is false but R is true. | |
| 1195. |
The Genetic Engineering approval committee, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetically modified crop such as Bt cotton in India, is under the Union Ministry of: |
| A. | Agriculture |
| B. | Environment and Forests |
| C. | Commerce and Industry |
| D. | Rural Development |
| Answer» B. Environment and Forests | |
| 1196. |
Consider the following statements. 1. India is the original home of cotton plant. 2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production. Which of these statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1197. |
Assertion Karnataka: The eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast. Reason (R): The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast. |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true but R is false. |
| D. | A is false but R is true. |
| Answer» D. A is false but R is true. | |
| 1198. |
With reference to Indian agriculture, which one of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | Over 85 percent of the area under pulses in India is rain fed. |
| B. | The shar e of pulses in the gross cropped area at the national level has doubled in the last two decades. |
| C. | India accounts for about 15 per cent of the total area under rice in the world. |
| D. | Rice occupies about 34 per cent of the gross cropped area of India. |
| Answer» B. The shar e of pulses in the gross cropped area at the national level has doubled in the last two decades. | |
| 1199. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Maharashtra has the highest acreage under jowar in India. 2. Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India. 3. Rajasthan has the largest area of cultivable wastelands in India. 4. Uttar Pradesh has the highest yield of wheat in India. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 1200. |
Consider the following states. 1. U.P. 2. Maharashtra 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Bihar Select the correct sequence of these states in descending order of sugarcane production |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 4, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 4 and 3 | |