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| 1601. |
Which one of the following is not correct about sugar beet cultivation? |
| A. | It needs temperature \[{{10}^{o}}\] to \[{{15}^{o}}C\] |
| B. | It remains in the field for about 7 months. |
| C. | It needs cool winters and warm moist summer. |
| D. | It is highly vulnerable to pest and diseases. |
| Answer» D. It is highly vulnerable to pest and diseases. | |
| 1602. |
The first tractor was developed in: |
| A. | France |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | U.K. |
| D. | U.S.A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1603. |
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. | |
| 1604. |
Match list I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Fruit) List II (Climatic Zone) (a) Aonla and Phalsa 1. Tropical Climate (b) Pineapple and jackfruit 2. Temperate Climate (c) Pear and Peach 3. Arid Zone (d) Litchi and Grapes 4. Subtropical Climate Code: |
| A. | a-3 b-1 c-4 d-2 |
| B. | a-3 b-1 c-2 d-4 |
| C. | a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 |
| D. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| Answer» C. a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 | |
| 1605. |
A undulating land with an altitude between 600-1500 meters above the sea-level records a temperature between \[{{18}^{o}}\] and \[{{25}^{o}}C\] and the average rainfall is between 150 and 200 cm. These conditions are suitable for the cultivation of: |
| A. | Banana |
| B. | Cardamom |
| C. | Tea |
| D. | Tobacco |
| Answer» C. Tea | |
| 1606. |
A coastal area covered with red-loam and lateritic-soil, records \[{{20}^{o}}\] and \[{{30}^{o}}\] mean temperature for the months of January and July respectively. The mean annual rainfall is around 200 cm. These geographical conditions are suitable for the cultivation of: |
| A. | Areca-nut and coconut |
| B. | Rice and Jute |
| C. | Cardamom and Tobacco |
| D. | Banana and cardamom |
| Answer» B. Rice and Jute | |
| 1607. |
An undulating topography where water does not accumulate, the mean maximum and mean minimum temperature reads \[{{35}^{o}}C\]and \[{{15}^{o}}C\] respectively, and the average rainfall of 150 cm is an area suitable for the cultivation of: |
| A. | Banana |
| B. | Coffee |
| C. | Potato |
| D. | Tea |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1608. |
The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace Cause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the: |
| A. | Food and Agriculture Organization |
| B. | United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change |
| C. | World Trade Organization |
| D. | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Answer» D. United Nations Environment Programme | |
| 1609. |
The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of: |
| A. | Labour-augmenting technological progress |
| B. | Capital-augmenting technological progress |
| C. | Capital-reducing technological progress |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Capital-reducing technological progress | |
| 1610. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Uttar Pradesh has the largest production of wheat in India 2. Haryana has the largest percentage of arable land under irrigation. 3. Rajasthan is the largest producer of mustard in India Code: |
| 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» D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 1611. |
Match List I with List II and select' the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Crop) List II (Leading Producer) (a) Cocoa 1. France (b) Coffee 2. China (c) Sugar-beet 3. Ivory Coast (d) Tobacco 4. Brazil Code: |
| A. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| B. | a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 |
| C. | a-3 b-4 c-2 d-1 |
| D. | a-3 b-4 c-1 d-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1612. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: Table I (Name of Shifting Cultivation) Table II (Country) (a) Conuco 1. Brazil (b) Ladang 2. Central America (c) Milpa 3. Indonesia (d) Roca 4. Venezuela Code: |
| A. | a-2 b-4 c-1 d-3 |
| B. | a-2 b-4 c-3 d-1 |
| C. | a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 |
| D. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1613. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Crude oil is found in every continent. 2. Crude oil is traded extensively. 3. Petroleum travels over thousands of kilometers. 4. Some of the largest refineries and petroleum companies are owned by British or Dutch. 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. | |
| 1614. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The main locational factor for petrochemical industries is the presence of an oil refinery. 2. Most petrochemical plants derive their raw materials directly from refineries by pipelines. 3. In Europe the largest concentration of petrochemical industries is at Amsterdam. 4. Rotterdam is known as Europort. 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 | |
| 1615. |
The term wild-catting is associated with: |
| A. | Iron ore prospecting |
| B. | National Parks |
| C. | Oil prospecting |
| D. | Tiger Reserves |
| Answer» D. Tiger Reserves | |
| 1616. |
Arrange the following countries in a descending order in respect of consumption of petroleum and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. China 2. Germany 3. Japan 4. U.S.A Code: |
| A. | 4, 3, 1 and 2 |
| B. | 4, 1, 3 and 2 |
| C. | 1, 4, 3 and 2 |
| D. | 1, 4, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 4, 1, 3 and 2 | |
| 1617. |
Consider the following statements about petroleum and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Petroleum is in greatest demand in modem industry. 2. It supplies about half of the world's energy requirements. 3. It provides fuel for heat and lighting and raw material for a large number of industries. 4. It occurs in great abundance and can be obtained easily. 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. | |
| 1618. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Iron-ore Mining Centre) List II (Country) (a) Anshan 1. U.S.A (b) Itabara 2 China (c) Pilbara 3. Brazil (d) Mesabi 4. Australia Code: |
| A. | a-3 b-2 c-4 d-1 |
| B. | a-3 b-2 c-1 d-4 |
| C. | a-2 b-3 c-1 d-4 |
| D. | a-2 b-3 c-4 d-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1619. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Automobile Industry) List II (Country) (a) Chrysler 1. Germany (b) Leyland 2. Japan (c) Mazda 3. U.K. (d) Volkswagen 4 . U.S.A Code: |
| A. | a-3 b-4 c-1 d-2 |
| B. | a-3 b-4 c-2 d-1 |
| C. | a-4 b-3 c-1 d-2 |
| D. | a-4 b-3 c-2 d-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1620. |
Which one of the following factors is not important in the location of ship- building industry: |
| A. | Navigable estuary |
| B. | Supply of timber |
| C. | Skilled labour |
| D. | Iron and Steel industry. |
| Answer» C. Skilled labour | |
| 1621. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The changing technology has a strong effect on the location of iron and steel industry in the world 2. The changes in location of iron and steel industries have had repercussions on the entire industrial region. 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 | |
| 1622. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Production of metal from mineral ores is a primary industry. 2. Pulping of logs to make paper is a primary industry. 3. Manufacturing of heavy machines is a secondary industry. 4. The iron and steel industry is the basic to all industries. 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. | |
| 1623. |
The European industries have the following characteristics: 1. Industrial areas are usually located on or near the coalfield 2. Industrial operations are highly mechanized 3. The industrial belt of Europe is continuous. 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 | |
| 1624. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Government policies and political reasons may encourage the development of industries. 2. The Russian government believes in the dispersal of industrial locations. 3. In Russia the major industrial regions are highly decentralized 4. In Bihar, the Barauni petroleum refinery was located because of cheap supply of availability of crude oil. 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 | |
| 1625. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. No industry can be developed unless it has financial backing. 2. Many industries have been forced to close down merely because capital was wanting. 3. Capital is rarely an important factor. 4. Capital is most mobile of all industrial resources. 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. | |
| 1626. |
Arrange the copper production of the following countries in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Australia 2. Chile 3. Indonesia 4. U.S.A |
| A. | Chile, USA, Australia and Indonesia |
| B. | Chile, U.S.A, Indonesia and Australia |
| C. | Australia, Chile, U.S.A and Indonesia |
| D. | Australia, U.S.A, Chile and Indonesia |
| Answer» C. Australia, Chile, U.S.A and Indonesia | |
| 1627. |
The location of aluminium industry is closely influenced by the availability of: |
| A. | Hydro-electricity |
| B. | Nuclear-energy |
| C. | Petroleum energ |
| D. | Thermal-energy |
| Answer» B. Nuclear-energy | |
| 1628. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The convergence of the Gulf Stream and the Labrador increase the fishing productivity in the North Sea 2. The main species of fish in the North Sea are krill and squid 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» E. | |
| 1629. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the location of industries? |
| A. | Raw materials in all their varied forms are fundamental to the start of any industry. |
| B. | The products of some industries constitute raw material for other industries. |
| C. | The cotton textile industry must be located close to the raw material. |
| D. | Petrochemical industries are usually close to the refineries. |
| Answer» D. Petrochemical industries are usually close to the refineries. | |
| 1630. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:. 1. The forest resource of middle latitudes reflect fewer species and purer strands. 2. There is generally clear cutting, rather than isolated felling of trees in the middle latitudes. 3. The cost of gathering the forest products in the rain-forest is higher as compared to that of temperate latitudes. 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» E. | |
| 1631. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Japan imports more than one-half of the world's rough (unmilled) wood 2. Indonesia and Malaysia are die leading exporters of wood Code: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct | |
| 1632. |
Which one of the following countries is not extracting oil and natural gas from the North Sea? |
| A. | Belgium |
| B. | Denmark |
| C. | Netherlands |
| D. | Norway |
| Answer» B. Denmark | |
| 1633. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (City) List II (Lake) (a) Buffalo 1. Lake Superior (b) Duluth 2. Lake Michigan (c) Gary 3. Lake Ontario (d) Hamilton 4. Lake Erie Code: |
| 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 | |
| 1634. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Industrialization is seen as the best way of providing large number of jobs for the unemployed in the developing countries. 2. Industrialisation improves standard of living. 3. The rise in standard of living helps in reducing population pressure. 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» E. | |
| 1635. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Gold occurs either in alluvial deposits or lodes underground 2. Gold is a very widespread metal but occurs only in small quantities. 3. Pure gold is very hard 4. The purity of gold is expressed in terms of carat. 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 | |
| 1636. |
In the production of iron-ore arrange the following countries in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Australia 2. Brazil 3. China 4. U.S.A Code: |
| A. | Australia, Brazil, China and U.S.A |
| B. | Australia, China, U.S.A and Brazil |
| C. | China, U.S.A, Brazil and Australia |
| D. | China, Brazil, Australia and U.S.A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1637. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the term 'Extensive Farming'? |
| A. | The size of holdings is very large. |
| B. | The agricultural operations are done with the help of machinery. |
| C. | The per hectare yield is high. |
| D. | The per worker production is high. |
| Answer» D. The per worker production is high. | |
| 1638. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Hunting is primarily a communal activity which often requires planning. 2. Pastoral nomadic herding is a more advanced economic activity than that of food gathering. 3. Livestock ranching is carried on in the sub-tropical grasslands. 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 | |
| 1639. |
Arrange the following countries in respect of production of Uranium: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. Kazakhstan 4. Niger |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 1, 4 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 4, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 4, 2 and 3 | |
| 1640. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. In temperate oceans, efficient fishing is done in the night time. 2. There is less fog in temperate continental shelf in the night time. 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 | |
| 1641. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Dogger Bank is known for herring, cod and mackerel. 2. The continental shelves are rich in plankton. 3. The largest continental shelves are located in the southern hemisphere. Code: |
| 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» B. 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 1642. |
In the production of bauxite, arrange the following countries in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Australia 2. Brazil 3. China 4. Jamaica Code: |
| A. | Australia, China, Brazil and Jamaica |
| B. | Australia, China, Jamaica and Brazil |
| C. | China, Australia, Brazil and Jamaica |
| D. | China, Australia, Jamaica and Brazil |
| Answer» B. Australia, China, Jamaica and Brazil | |
| 1643. |
In the production of copper, arrange the following countries in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Australia 2. Chile 3. Indonesia 4. U.S.A Code: |
| A. | Chile, USA, Australia and Indonesia |
| B. | USA, Australia, Chile, and Indonesia |
| C. | USA, Chile, Australia and Indonesia |
| D. | Chile, USA, Indonesia and Australia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1644. |
In the production of uranium, arrange the following countries in a descending order and select the answer using the code given below: 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. Kazakhstan 4. Niger Code: |
| A. | Canada, Australia, Niger and Kazakhstan |
| B. | Australia, Canada, Niger and Kazakhstan |
| C. | Canada, Australia, Kazakhstan and Niger |
| D. | Australia, Niger, Canada and Kazakhstan |
| Answer» D. Australia, Niger, Canada and Kazakhstan | |
| 1645. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Saudi Arabia is the leading producer of petroleum in the world 2. Ghawar has the largest deposits of crude oil in the world 3. The oil deposits of Saudi Arabia are mainly confined along the Red Sea 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 | |
| 1646. |
With respect to the production of crude-oil, arrange the following countries in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. China 2. Iran 3. Russia 4. U.S.A Code: |
| A. | Russia, U.S.A, Iran and China |
| B. | Russia, Iran, USA and China |
| C. | Iran, U.S.A, China and Russia, |
| D. | Iran, Russia, China and U.S.A |
| Answer» B. Russia, Iran, USA and China | |
| 1647. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Milk is a baby-food in all the countries of the world 2. The countries of temperate latitudes are the largest producers of milk in 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 are correct |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 are correct | |
| 1648. |
Which one of the following is the most busy fishing ground? |
| A. | Alaska Bank |
| B. | Dogger Bank |
| C. | Georges Bank |
| D. | Grand Bank |
| Answer» C. Georges Bank | |
| 1649. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Salmon is the most important anadromous fish. 2. It is extensively fished in the (Dogger Bank) North Sea 3. The young salmon lives in the sea 4. The salmon after 2 to 5 years return to the stream where they were born to lay their own eggs or die. 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» C. 2, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 1650. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The major fishing grounds of the world are located in the cool waters of the northern hemisphere. 2. Commercial fishing is well developed in the tropics of the southern hemisphere. 3. Pelagic fish are generally large in size. 4. Fresh water fish are caught in streams, rivers, lakes, ponds and paddy-fields. 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 | |