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| 1551. |
At the occurrence of a local wind, the temperature rises from \[-{{15}^{o}}C\]in the morning to \[{{5}^{o}}C\] in the evening. These weather phenomenon is associated with: |
| A. | Bora |
| B. | Foehn |
| C. | Gibli |
| D. | Mistral |
| Answer» C. Gibli | |
| 1552. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. In USA the list of hurricanes is prepared before the beginning of a year. 2. The names of only those hurricanes are retained which attain the magnitude of 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. 3. The names which are not according to the magnitude of scale are never used again to name the hurricanes. |
| 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. | |
| 1553. |
Which one of the following conditions is not favourable for the origin of a tropical cyclone? |
| A. | Tropical cyclones originate when the sea surface temperature is above \[{{25}^{o}}C\] |
| B. | They originate in both the North and the South Atlantic Ocean. |
| C. | They originate when there is continuous supply of warm- moist air. |
| D. | They originate between \[{{8}^{o}}N\]and \[{{25}^{o}}N\] in the Northern Hemisphere. |
| Answer» C. They originate when there is continuous supply of warm- moist air. | |
| 1554. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. In the 'eye' of a tropical cyclone the winds are light and variable. 2. The 'eye' of a tropical cyclone is cloudless. 3. The highest velocities of wind are just outside the 'eye' of a tropical cyclone. 4. The strongest winds of a tropical cyclone are usually recorded in its left front quadrant. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1555. |
The consequences of the Pleistocene Age are 1. Change in sea level 2. Isostatic adjustment of the Earth-crust 3. Creation of a number of lakes 4. Stress on the fauna and fiora Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1556. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The long term behaviour of weather over time is known as climate. 2. The state of atmosphere at a place and time as regards temperature, wind and rain, etc. known as weather |
| 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 | |
| 1557. |
Which one of the following is not a type of precipitation? |
| A. | Dew |
| B. | Fog |
| C. | Mist |
| D. | Virga |
| Answer» B. Fog | |
| 1558. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Fog, ice, fog, and mist are a form of precipitation 2. Diamond dust (ice, prism) may fall from a cloudy or cloudless sky. |
| 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 | |
| 1559. |
The average annual temperature of a city is about \[{{4}^{o}}C\] and the annual range of temperature about \[{{30}^{o}}C\]while the average annual rainfall is about 60 cm. These weather conditions are found in the city of: |
| A. | Berlin |
| B. | Copenhagen |
| C. | Moscow |
| D. | Oslo |
| Answer» D. Oslo | |
| 1560. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Precipitation of liquid water particles is known as rain. 2. A fairly uniform precipitation composed exclusively of fine drops of water is known as drizzle. 3. A precipitation of ice crystals most of which are branched is known as snow. 4. A precipitation of small pieces of ice is known as hail. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1561. |
The halo-phenomenon is visible in the: |
| A. | Alto-Stratus cloud |
| B. | Cirrus clouds |
| C. | Cirro-cumulus clouds |
| D. | Cirro-Stratus clouds |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1562. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Trail of precipitation hanging from the undersurface of a cloud but not reaching the ground is called as virga 2. The tube-shaped clouds associated with tornadoes/water spouts is called as tuba |
| 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» E. | |
| 1563. |
A country of Europe has mild and wet winter and hot-dry summer. These are the characteristics of: |
| A. | Albania |
| B. | Bulgaria |
| C. | Hungary |
| D. | Romania |
| Answer» B. Bulgaria | |
| 1564. |
What percentage of the Earth is covered by clouds at any point of time? |
| A. | 30% |
| B. | 0.04 |
| C. | 50% |
| D. | 0.6 |
| Answer» D. 0.6 | |
| 1565. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Alpine Tundra is similar to Arctic Tundra 2. Alpine Tundra is found in both the lower and the higher latitudes. |
| 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 | |
| 1566. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The rate of evaporation is higher in the Northern Hemisphere as compared to the Southern Hemisphere. 2. The rate of precipitation is higher in the Southern Hemisphere as compared to the Northern Hemisphere. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| C. | Only 2 is correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» C. Only 2 is correct | |
| 1567. |
Which one of the following is the leading producer of spices in the world? |
| A. | Brazil |
| B. | India |
| C. | Malaysia |
| D. | Indonesia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1568. |
A crop needs cool climate, good rainfall or six to seven irrigation periods. It matures in about six to seven months. Identify the crop: |
| A. | Barley |
| B. | Lentil |
| C. | Sugar-beet |
| D. | Sugarcane |
| Answer» D. Sugarcane | |
| 1569. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about apple orchards? |
| A. | It is fruit of temperate climate. |
| B. | Temperature below \[{{0}^{o}}C\] in winter season is injurious to apple orchards. |
| C. | The State of Jammu & Kashmir is the leading producer of apples in India |
| D. | Apple orchards are developing in Arunachal Pradesh in a big way. |
| Answer» C. The State of Jammu & Kashmir is the leading producer of apples in India | |
| 1570. |
Arrange the following states of India in a descending order in the production of mango and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Odisha 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. West Bengal |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha | |
| 1571. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Coffee does well in hot climates. 2. Coffee can survive in day temperatures of over \[{{32}^{o}}C\] 3. Coffee can survive a temperature of \[{{10}^{o}}C\]in the coldest month of the year. 4. Coffee performs well when the temperature ranges between \[{{14}^{o}}\] to \[{{26}^{o}}C\] Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1572. |
Consider the following statements about mango orchards and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Mango orchards are found all over India below 600 m. 2. Mango performs well in frost free areas. 3. It needs a rainfall between 75 to 150 cm. 4. India ranks first in the production of mango in the world Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1573. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Tea is a native plant to the hill slopes of monsoon regions of Asia 2. Tea cultivation was started first in the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) Valley. 3. China is the leading producer and exporter of tea in the world Code; |
| 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 | |
| 1574. |
The first national gene-bank was developed in: |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | U.K. |
| C. | U.S.A |
| D. | U.S.S.R. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1575. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Soybean cultivation was started in China 2. Soybean occupies nearly 50% of total oilseeds acreage as well as production. 3. Soybean ranks first in vegetable oil economy of India 4. Soybean provides about 60% of the vegetable protein. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1576. |
Arrange the following countries in the production of oil-seeds and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Brazil 2. China 3. India 4. U.S.A |
| A. | U.S.A, China, Brazil and India |
| B. | U.S.A, India, China and Brazil |
| C. | China, U.S.A India and Brazil |
| D. | China, Brazil, U.S.A and India |
| Answer» B. U.S.A, India, China and Brazil | |
| 1577. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Pulses are an important source of dietary protein. 2. Pulses have the unique property of maintaining and restoring soil fertility. 3. Pulses have deep root system. 4. Pigeon-pea is native to India Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1578. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Bengal-gram cultivation in India? |
| A. | Bengal-gram or chickpea was domesticated first in the countries of South-West Asia |
| B. | Bengal gram can be grown in light loam to heavy clay. |
| C. | Bengal-gram seed is capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen, |
| D. | Bengal-gram needs a fine seed-bed |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1579. |
Arrange the following countries in a descending order in respect of sugar-beet production: 1. France 2. Germany 3. Russia 4. U.S.A Code: |
| A. | France, U.S.A Germany and Russia |
| B. | U.S.A France, Russia and Germany |
| C. | U.S.A, France, Germany and Russia |
| D. | France, Germany U.S.A. and Russia |
| Answer» B. U.S.A France, Russia and Germany | |
| 1580. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct? 1. Sorghum is known as Jowar in India 2. Sorghum is grown mainly in Punjab and Haryana in India 3. Sorghum in the Rabi (winter) season is confined to the black earth region. 4. The area under sorghum is decreasing but the total production is going up. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1581. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Barley is hardier than wheat and can be grown under limited inputs. 2. The cultivation of barley can be done up to more than 4500 meters above the sea level. 3. Barley matures about two weeks before wheat. 4. Barley grows well in cool moist winters. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1582. |
Arrange the following crops in a descending order in respect of staple food in the world and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Barley 2. Maize 3. Rice 4. Wheat Code: |
| A. | Rice, Maize, Wheat and Barley |
| B. | Rice, Wheat, Maize and Barley |
| C. | Wheat, Rice, Maize and Barley |
| D. | Wheat, Rice, Barley and Maize |
| Answer» B. Rice, Wheat, Maize and Barley | |
| 1583. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about wheat? |
| A. | Wheat and rice rotation is the common practice in Punjab and Haryana |
| B. | Soybean and wheat is an important rotation in Madhya Pradesh. |
| C. | Pearl-millet and wheat is a popular crop rotation in Haryana |
| D. | In the Regur soil region of India, dry-land wheat is rotated with sorghum and pear-millet. |
| Answer» D. In the Regur soil region of India, dry-land wheat is rotated with sorghum and pear-millet. | |
| 1584. |
Which set of the following represents the green manuring crops? |
| A. | Cowpea, greengram and corn. |
| B. | Barseem, Dhaincha and millets. |
| C. | Sunnhemp or Dhaincha, barseem and sunflower. |
| D. | Black-gram, hemp and pear -millet. |
| Answer» D. Black-gram, hemp and pear -millet. | |
| 1585. |
In India, irrigated transplanted rice constitutes what percentage of the total cropped area of rice? |
| A. | 35% |
| B. | 45% |
| C. | 55% |
| D. | 65% |
| Answer» C. 55% | |
| 1586. |
Consider the following statements about rice cultivation and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. In the world rice grows between \[{{39}^{o}}S\]to \[{{50}^{o}}N\] 2. In India rice grows from \[{{8}^{o}}N\] to \[{{34}^{o}}N\] 3. Rice in Kerala is grown in Kuttanad below the sea level. 4. In Jammu and Kashmir rice is grown up to 2000 m above the sea level. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1587. |
Consider the following fact about fishes and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Fishes range in adult length from less than 10 mm to over 20 meters. 2. The weight of fishes varies from 0.1 gm to 41,000 kg (about 45 tonnes). 3. About 60% of fishes live in sea-water. 4. Fish are capable of short bursts of 113 km per hour. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1588. |
In the production of fruits, arrange the following countries in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Brazil 2. China 3. India 4. U.S.A Code: |
| A. | China, Brazil, India and U.S.A |
| B. | U.S.A China, India and Brazil |
| C. | U.S.A India, China and Brazil |
| D. | China, India, Brazil and U.S.A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1589. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Crop) List II (Leading Producer) (a) Barley 1. Brazil (b) Millet 2. Thailand (c) Sugarcane 3. Russia (d) Rubber 4. China Code: |
| A. | a-3 b-2 c-4 d-1 |
| B. | a-3 b-4 c-1 d-2 |
| C. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| D. | a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 |
| Answer» C. a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 | |
| 1590. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. A temperature below \[{{10}^{o}}C\] in winter is injurious for tea plantation. 2. Silver fir trees are raised in tea plantation for shade and wind barrier. 3. The main types of tea are Bohea (Chinese) and Assamica 4. Tea bushes give yield up to 50 years in Assam and over 60 years in Karnataka Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1591. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about coffee? |
| A. | Coffee grows well in well-drained volcanic soil. |
| B. | Coffee grows well above 600 to 1500 m above the sea level. |
| C. | Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world |
| D. | Coffee plantation gives return from 30 to 60 years. |
| Answer» D. Coffee plantation gives return from 30 to 60 years. | |
| 1592. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Coffee is a native of the highlands of Brazil. 2. Tea is a native of the Yunnan province (China) and Brahmaputra valley. 3. Coffee Arabica is grown in Yemen. 4. Coacoa is a native of the countries of Guinea Coast. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1593. |
Arrange the following countries in the production of cocoa in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Brazil 2. Ghana 3. Ivory Coast 4. Indonesia Code: |
| A. | Ivory Coast, Ghana, Indonesia and Brazil |
| B. | Ivory Coast, Ghana, Indonesia, Brazil and Indonesia |
| C. | Ghana, Ivory Coast, Indonesia and Brazil |
| D. | Ghana, Ivory Coast, Brazil and Indonesia |
| Answer» B. Ivory Coast, Ghana, Indonesia, Brazil and Indonesia | |
| 1594. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Rice cultivation is done between \[{{39}^{o}}S\]to\[{{50}^{o}}N\]. 2. Maize is grown in the largest number countries of the world Code: |
| 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 | |
| 1595. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Sugarcane belongs to bamboo family. 2. Sugarcane is a continual kharifcrop. 3. Sugarcane is mainly utilized for the production of sugar, alcohol, ethanol and paper. 4. India is the second largest producer of sugar in the world Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1596. |
In respect of production of groundnut production, arrange the following countries in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Argentina 2. China 3. India 4. Niger Code: |
| A. | 2, 3, 4 and 1 |
| B. | 2, 3, 1 and 4 |
| C. | 3, 2, 1 and 4 |
| D. | 3, 2, 4 and 1 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3, 1 and 4 | |
| 1597. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Cocoa is an indigenous plant of Central American countries. 2. Cocoa performs well when the temperature is around \[{{25}^{o}}C\]and the rainfall about 100 cm. 3. Ghana is the leading producer of Cocoa 4. Cocoa has great nutritious value. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1598. |
Consider the following statements about groundnut and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Groundnut is grown between \[{{45}^{o}}N\]to \[{{35}^{o}}S\]. 2. Groundnut is grown up to 1000 m above the sea level. 3. India is the leading producer of groundnut in the world |
| 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 | |
| 1599. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Crop) List II (Native Plant of) (a) Coffee 1. Brazil (b) Groundnut 2. China (c) Maize 3. Ethiopia (d) Sorghum 4. Mexico Code: |
| A. | a-3 b-1 c-2 d-4 |
| B. | a-3 b-1 c-4 d-2 |
| C. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| D. | a-4 b-1 c-3 d-3 |
| Answer» C. a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 | |
| 1600. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Kodo-millet is indigenous to China 2. Small millets are called as nutritious grains. 3. Pear millets give the highest yield per unit area out of all the millets. Code: |
| 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» D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct | |