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This section includes 2658 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2001. |
Assertion (A): Anti cyclonic conditions are found in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low. Reason (R): Winter rainfall in northern India causes development of anti-cyclonic conditions with low temperatures. |
| A. | Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false. |
| D. | A is false but R is true. |
| Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A | |
| 2002. |
What is stated in terms of grams of water vapour per kilogram of moist air? |
| A. | Specific humidity |
| B. | Relative humidity |
| C. | Vapour pressure |
| D. | Absolute humidity |
| Answer» B. Relative humidity | |
| 2003. |
Some large lakes in temperate latitudes have a moderating influence upon the climate of adjacent land surfaces. Such an influence may develop when |
| A. | the water is shallow |
| B. | the lake is high above sea level |
| C. | prevailing out blowing winds cross the lake in water |
| D. | the lake is a basin of inland drainage |
| Answer» D. the lake is a basin of inland drainage | |
| 2004. |
The earth receives only two billionth part of the total solar radiation emitted by the sun. The probable causes are I. Large distance of the earth from the sun. II. Small size of the earth as compared to sun. III. Empty space between the sun and the earth. IV. The gaseous mass surrounding the earth. |
| A. | Statement I, II and III are correct. |
| B. | Statement II, III and IV are correct. |
| C. | Statement I and II are correct. |
| D. | Statement III and IV are correct. |
| Answer» D. Statement III and IV are correct. | |
| 2005. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Type of Species) List II (Name of Species) (A) Endangered Species 1. Caribu (B) Normal Species 2. Black Bear (C) Rare Species 3. Nilgiri Tahr (D) Vulnerable Species 4. Rodent |
| A. | A- 3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| B. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 2006. |
Mark the correct order of pressure belts from equator to poles. |
| A. | Equatorial low, Sub-Polar low, Polar High, Sub-Tropical High |
| B. | Sub-Tropical High, Polar High, Sub-Polar low, Equatorial low |
| C. | Sub-Polar low, Polar High, Sub-Tropical High, Equatorial low |
| D. | Equatorial low, Sub-Tropical High, Sub- Polar, Polar High |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2007. |
Arrange the following states of India in the production of rice in a descending order and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Punjab 2. Uttar Pradesh 3. West Bengal Code: |
| A. | West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab |
| B. | West Bengal, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Punjab, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal |
| Answer» B. West Bengal, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh | |
| 2008. |
A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki has been noticed. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pacific Ocean whereas El Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific ocean. 2. Normal El Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency. Correct statements: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 2009. |
The mean monthly temperature of a region is over \[{{25}^{o}}C\] in each month of the year. The average annual rainfall is over 200 cm and the soil is well-drained. These conditions are favourable for the cultivation of: |
| A. | Coffee |
| B. | Cocoa |
| C. | Rubber |
| D. | Tea |
| Answer» D. Tea | |
| 2010. |
Arrange the following states of India in a descending order in respect of intensity of agriculture and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Haryana 2. Punjab 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. West Bengal Code: |
| A. | Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Punjab, West Bengal, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | West Bengal, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | West Bengal, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana |
| Answer» C. West Bengal, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh | |
| 2011. |
An air mass is |
| A. | Massive and thick |
| B. | Has homogeneous temperature and humidity |
| C. | Has specific source regions |
| D. | Moves rapidly from the source region Which of the above statements is not correct? |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2012. |
Identify the correct sequence of the given process regarding rainfall |
| A. | Unsaturated air, condensation, dew point, precipitation |
| B. | Condensation, dew point, saturated air, precipitation |
| C. | Unsaturated air, condensation, saturated air, dew point, precipitation |
| D. | Unsaturated air, dew point, condensation, precipitation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2013. |
Consider the following statements. 1. A tornado is a strong wind system fanned around an intensely low pressure system. 2. A tornado has a large diameter and is very destructive 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» B. 2 only | |
| 2014. |
Consider the following statements 1. Most of the weather phenomena are associated with stratosphere. 2. Lower part of stratosphere is called ozonosphere 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» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 2015. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below:1. A biosphere reserve consists of core zone, buffer zone and transition zone.2. Tourists are not allowed in the core zone.3. The transition zone surrounds the buffer zone.4. The buffer zone surrounds the core area zone. |
| 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. | |
| 2016. |
Willy is a: |
| A. | Type of tree grown in temperate regions. |
| B. | Wind that blows in a desert. |
| C. | Tropical cyclone of north-west Australia. |
| D. | Kind of common fish found near Lakshadweep islands. |
| Answer» D. Kind of common fish found near Lakshadweep islands. | |
| 2017. |
The Forest Conservation Act of India was passed in: |
| A. | 1974 |
| B. | 1976 |
| C. | 1978 |
| D. | 1980 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2018. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: Table I (Oilseed) Table (Native Place) (a) Castor 1. Brazil (b) Groundnut 2. China (c) Sesame 3. Ethiopia (d) Soyabean 4. India Code: |
| A. | a-2 b-3 c-4 d-1 |
| B. | a-2 b-3 c-1 d-4 |
| C. | a-3 b-1 c-2 d-4 |
| D. | a-3 b-1 c-4 d-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2019. |
The maximum velocity of the westerly?s is observed over |
| A. | Continents of the Northern Hemisphere |
| B. | Oceans of the Northern Hemisphere |
| C. | Continents of the Southern Hemisphere |
| D. | Oceans of the Southern Hemisphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2020. |
Which one of the following conditions is not suitable for the cultivation of groundnut: |
| A. | Groundnut requires \[{{20}^{o}}-{{30}^{o}}C\]of temperature. |
| B. | Groundnut requires 100 to 125 cm of rainfall. |
| C. | Frost is harmful to groundnut cultivation. |
| D. | It requires light and well drained soil. |
| Answer» C. Frost is harmful to groundnut cultivation. | |
| 2021. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? [NDA/NA 2014-II] 1. The tropical cyclones of China Sea are called typhoons. 2. The tropical cyclones of the West Indies are called tornadoes. 3. The tropical cyclones of Australia are called Willy willies. 4. Formation of an anticyclone results in stormy weather condition. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 2022. |
Between heights of 20 to 50 km in the stratosphere the temperature rises from about \[-{{55}^{o}}C\] to \[-{{0}^{o}}C\] because of: |
| A. | Large absorption of solar radiation by pure air. |
| B. | Lack of vertical movement of air. |
| C. | Presence of ozone gas. |
| D. | Presence of minute particles. |
| Answer» D. Presence of minute particles. | |
| 2023. |
Clouded Leopard, Asiatic Water Buffalo, Hoolcock Gibbon, Asiatic Elephant, and Gangetic Dolphin are the threatened species conserved in which of the following Biosphere Reserves? |
| A. | Dehang-Dibang |
| B. | Dibru-Saikhowa |
| C. | Seshachalam |
| D. | Sundarban |
| Answer» C. Seshachalam | |
| 2024. |
Consider the following statements about the atmosphere 1. Chemically it is divided into homosphere and heterosphere. 2. Molecular layer extends from 200 to 1100 km. 3. Water vapour present in the air produces the optical phenomena of red and orange hues in the sky at sunrise and sunset which are known as dawn and dusk respectively. 4. Thermosphere is divided into ionosphere and exosphere Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2025. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. The Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1961. 2. The Convention of Biodiversity was signed in 1971. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is correct | |
| 2026. |
Match the following List I (Type of climate according to Koeppen) List II (Area in India) A. Cwg 1. U.P B. Dfc 2. Arunachal Pradesh C. Et 3. Uttarakhand D. E 4. Jammu and Kashmir 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 | |
| 2027. |
Which one of the following processes is important for the formation of lightning in a developing cloud? [UGC (Geog) 2016] |
| A. | Absorption of solar cosmic rays |
| B. | Small lapse rate |
| C. | Strong vertical air currents |
| D. | Heavy rainfall |
| Answer» D. Heavy rainfall | |
| 2028. |
Examine the following statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below: 1. The atmospheric air is never completely dry. 2. Water vapour can occupy as much as 4 per cent of the atmospheric volume. 3. Water vapour in the atmosphere is always invisible. |
| 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 | |
| 2029. |
Farrel's law explains |
| A. | Pressure belts |
| B. | Velocity of wind |
| C. | Direction of winds |
| D. | Deflection of winds |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2030. |
Which set of the following groups represent endangered species? |
| A. | African Elephant, Arabian Gazelle, Spanish Lynx and Spotted-owl. |
| B. | Blue-whale, Grey Kangaroo, Ridley Turtle and Sparrow. |
| C. | Asian Elephant, Polar Bear, Nail-Tailed Wallaby and Deer. |
| D. | Black Lion, Brazilian Python, Grizzly-Bear and Imperial Eagle |
| Answer» B. Blue-whale, Grey Kangaroo, Ridley Turtle and Sparrow. | |
| 2031. |
Consider the following statements 1. A hurricane acquires its spin from the Coriolis Effect. 2. The diameter of the hurricane decreases as it moves away from low latitudes. 3. The diameter of a hurricane is never below 150 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? INDA2010-II] |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2032. |
The combined effect of pressure gradient force and Coriolis force on the air current is known as |
| A. | Frictional force?? |
| B. | Geostrophic force |
| C. | Deflection force |
| D. | Centripetal force |
| Answer» C. Deflection force | |
| 2033. |
Consider the following 1. Annual range of temperature \[18{}^\circ C\] 2. Average annual rainfall less than 12cm 3. Low relative humidity 4. Hot and dry winds in the summer season The above climate characteristics are of which of the following places? |
| A. | Tezpur |
| B. | Bengaluru |
| C. | Jaisalmer |
| D. | Bhuvneshwar |
| Answer» D. Bhuvneshwar | |
| 2034. |
Which one of the following biosphere reserves shares most of its boundaries with Tibet (China) and Myanmar? |
| A. | Dehang-Dibang |
| B. | Khangchendonga |
| C. | Diibru Saikhowa |
| D. | Manas |
| Answer» B. Khangchendonga | |
| 2035. |
With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)': consider the following: 1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills, 2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only. Which of the above statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2036. |
Sun's halo is produced by refraction of light in: |
| A. | Water vapour in stratus clouds |
| B. | Ice crystals in cirrocumulus clouds |
| C. | Ice crystals in cirrus clouds |
| D. | Dust particles in stratus clouds |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2037. |
Coriolis Effect is produced by |
| A. | Pressure distribution |
| B. | Pressure gradient |
| C. | Revolution of the earth |
| D. | Rotation of the earth |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2038. |
Match the following pairs and find out the correct pairs using the code given below. List I List II A. Af 1. Winter dry and very severe B. Aw 2. Dry hot summer, mild rainy winter C. Cs 3. Winter dry season D. Dw 4. No dry season |
| A. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| B. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| C. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2039. |
Arrange the following vegetations in altitudinal zonation and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Alpine Pastures 2. Needle Forests 3. Temperate Deciduous 4. Tropical Rain Forests |
| A. | 4, 3, 2 and 1 |
| B. | 4, 3, 1 and 2 |
| C. | 3, 4, 1 and 2 |
| D. | 3, 4, 2 and 1 |
| Answer» C. 3, 4, 1 and 2 | |
| 2040. |
Consider the following statements 1. A given air mass has homogeneity of temperature and humidity. 2. Air masses originate from particular regions known as source regions. 3. Air masses are influenced by the weather of area visited by them. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 2041. |
The cloud formed near the ground is known as |
| A. | Stratus |
| B. | Altostratus |
| C. | Cirrus |
| D. | Altocumulus |
| Answer» D. Altocumulus | |
| 2042. |
Cwg type of climate according to Koppen's classification of world climates is found in the |
| A. | Thar desert |
| B. | Deccan plateau |
| C. | Kashmir Valley |
| D. | Ganga plain |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2043. |
Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I?????????????? List II (Local wind)??????? (Region) A. Fohn??????????? 1. Argentina B. Sarmun???????? 2. Kurdistan C. Santa Ana?????? 3. California D. Zonda????????? 4. Alps |
| A. | A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 |
| B. | A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1 |
| C. | A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 |
| D. | A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 | |
| 2044. |
What is the exact sequence of atmospheric layers in ascending order from the surface of the earth? |
| A. | Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere |
| B. | Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere |
| C. | Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Troposphere |
| D. | Ionosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere |
| Answer» B. Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere | |
| 2045. |
Arrange the following states in a descending order in respect of irrigation potential (surface (and underground water) and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Bihar 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Punjab 4. Uttar Pradesh Code: |
| A. | 4, 2, 1 and 3 |
| B. | 4, 2, 3 and 1 |
| C. | 3, 4, 1 and 2 |
| D. | 3, 4, 2 and 1 |
| Answer» B. 4, 2, 3 and 1 | |
| 2046. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Koppen believed that vegetation of an area is the best expression of totality of a climate. 2. Koppen's classification is based on the precipitation. 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» B. 2 only | |
| 2047. |
The Durgadhara, Kapildhara and Shambhudhara waterfalls are located in which of the following biosphere reserves? |
| A. | Achnakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve |
| B. | Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve |
| C. | Sheshachalam Biosphere Reserve |
| D. | Simlipal Biosphere Reserve |
| Answer» B. Panchmarhi Biosphere Reserve | |
| 2048. |
The south-west summer monsoon reaches first in the state of |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 2049. |
What is the importance of ozone in the atmosphere? |
| A. | It provides protection against ultraviolet radiation. |
| B. | It provides condensation nuclei. |
| C. | It creates the greenhouse effect on earth. |
| D. | It helps scatter blue light. |
| Answer» B. It provides condensation nuclei. | |
| 2050. |
The mistral is experienced in |
| A. | Southern France |
| B. | Iran and Iraq |
| C. | California |
| D. | Northern Adriatic coast |
| Answer» B. Iran and Iraq | |