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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.
| 2101. |
Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to sub-tropical, temperate and arctic? |
| A. | Khangchendzonga National Park |
| B. | Nanda Devi National park |
| C. | Neora Valley National Park |
| D. | Namdhapa National Park |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2102. |
Under which wind system does the direction of winds changes daily? |
| A. | Trade winds and monsoon winds. |
| B. | Monsoon winds and land and sea breezes. |
| C. | Land and sea breezes and mountain and valley breezes. |
| D. | Mountain and valley breezes and trade winds. |
| Answer» D. Mountain and valley breezes and trade winds. | |
| 2103. |
Large-cardamom, ginger, maize, paddy, and barley, are the major crops of: |
| A. | Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve |
| B. | Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve |
| C. | Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve |
| D. | Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve |
| Answer» D. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve | |
| 2104. |
Match the following: List I (Local storms) List II (Area) A. Mango showers 1. Kerala and Karnataka B. Norwesters 2. Bengal C. Bardoli Chheerha 3. Assam D. Loo 4. Punjab and Haryana 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-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 | |
| 2105. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Chemozem is a black coloured soil. 2. Chemozem soil contains abundant calcium carbonate in its lower horizon. 3. Chemozem is rich in humus content. 4. Chemozem is mainly found in the savanna grasslands. 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 | |
| 2106. |
Examine the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below. 1. Gases in hetero sphere are not evenly mixed 2. Troposphere contains over 90% of the earth's water vapour 3. Hydrogen is confined to lower layers of the atmosphere 4. Temperature at troop pause is less at the equator than at the poles |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 2107. |
With reference to Koppen's classification of world climates, which of the following statements is not correct? |
| A. | Aw = Savanna |
| B. | BW = Desert |
| C. | Cs = Warm rainy with dry winter |
| D. | Df= Cold climate with human winter and no dry season |
| Answer» D. Df= Cold climate with human winter and no dry season | |
| 2108. |
Which of the following is not the characteristic feature of the monsoon winds? |
| A. | There is complete reversal of direction of wind flow according to season. |
| B. | Affects most parts of south-east Asia |
| C. | Rainfall is seasonal |
| D. | Not affected by El-Nino |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2109. |
The earth's albedo means: |
| A. | Solar radiation absorbed by the earth's surface. |
| B. | Solar radiation absorbed by the atmosphere. |
| C. | Solar radiation reflected back by the earth's surface to the space. |
| D. | Ratio between the total solar radiation falling upon a surface and amount reflected in percentage, |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2110. |
Which one of the following biosphere reserves was established first in India? |
| A. | Gulf of Mannar |
| B. | Nanda Devi |
| C. | Nilgiri |
| D. | Sundarbans |
| Answer» D. Sundarbans | |
| 2111. |
The highest diurnal range of temperature is recorded in which of the following regions? |
| A. | Equatorial region |
| B. | Hot desert region |
| C. | Monsoon region |
| D. | Mediterranean region |
| Answer» C. Monsoon region | |
| 2112. |
Which of the following is not the characteristic feature of temperate cyclones? |
| A. | Fogginess and poor visibility |
| B. | Unsettled weather |
| C. | Movement from west to east |
| D. | Torrential rainfall |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2113. |
Which one among the following is the idealised global pattern of surface wind from the Equator to Pole? |
| A. | Doldrum-Westerlies-Trade Wind-Easterlies |
| B. | Easterlies-Wester lies-Trade Wind-Easterlies |
| C. | Doldrum-Trade wind-Westerlies-Easterlies |
| D. | Westerlies-Trade Wind-Doldnuu-Eastcrlics |
| Answer» D. Westerlies-Trade Wind-Doldnuu-Eastcrlics | |
| 2114. |
Norwester is experienced in |
| A. | Australia and New Zealand |
| B. | India and New Zealand |
| C. | Brazil and Argentina |
| D. | China and Japan |
| Answer» C. Brazil and Argentina | |
| 2115. |
The velocity of the winds is determined by |
| A. | pressure gradient |
| B. | pressure gradient and humidity |
| C. | coriollis effect |
| D. | pressure and earth's rotation |
| Answer» B. pressure gradient and humidity | |
| 2116. |
Winter rainfall in North-West India is caused by |
| A. | South-West Monsoon |
| B. | Retreating monsoon |
| C. | Tropical cyclones |
| D. | Western Disturbances |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2117. |
The correct sequence of soil horizons in a soil profile is: |
| A. | A, B C, E, O and R |
| B. | O, A, B, C, E, and R |
| C. | O, A, B, E, C and R |
| D. | O, A, E, B, C and R |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2118. |
A large body of air having fairly uniform temperature and humidity etc. is called |
| A. | a cyclone |
| B. | an anticyclone |
| C. | an air mass |
| D. | an air parcel |
| Answer» D. an air parcel | |
| 2119. |
Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. i. The top most layer of ocean water is called the thermo dine layer. ii. The highest salinity in water is found in the Lake Van |
| A. | i only |
| B. | ii only |
| C. | Both |
| D. | None |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2120. |
?Horse latitudes? is the term applied to the |
| A. | \[{{0}^{0}}-{{5}^{0}}\] N and S latitudes |
| B. | polar circles |
| C. | \[{{30}^{0}}-{{40}^{0}}\] N and S latitudes |
| D. | \[{{40}^{0}}-{{60}^{0}}\] N and S latitudes |
| Answer» D. \[{{40}^{0}}-{{60}^{0}}\] N and S latitudes | |
| 2121. |
Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Climate) List II (Area) A. Dfc??????????? 1. Canada B. BWh?????????? 2. Sahara C. Af???????????? 3. Amazon Basin D. EF???????????? 4. Greenland?? |
| A. | A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 |
| B. | A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 |
| C. | A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3 |
| D. | A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 | |
| 2122. |
DIRECTIONS: Consider the following statements and select the correct answer with the help of codes given below: Assertion [A]: Most of the weather changes are confined to troposphere. Reason [R]: Most of the atmospheric mass is contained in this layer |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R Explains A |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R does not explain |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 2123. |
Thunder cloud develops due to- |
| A. | High temperature |
| B. | High humidity |
| C. | Both a and b |
| D. | Westerlies |
| Answer» D. Westerlies | |
| 2124. |
The largest 'Mangal diversity 'in the world is found in which of the following biosphere reserves? |
| A. | Achanakmar - Amarkantak |
| B. | Gulf of Mannar |
| C. | Kachchh |
| D. | Sundarbans |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2125. |
Which one of the following consists of virgin evergreen forest ecosystems devoid of any altered land use practice? |
| A. | Valley of Flowers |
| B. | Neora Valley |
| C. | Pin Valley |
| D. | Silent Valley |
| Answer» D. Silent Valley | |
| 2126. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Sundarban is the largest contiguous mangrove patch on the Earth. 2. Sundarban is the only mangrove in the world that also has tigers. 3. Sundarban represents the largest mangal diversity in the planet. 4. Sundarban saves Kolkata and its suburbs from the rage of annual high gales from the sea. |
| 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. | |
| 2127. |
Consider the following statements. 1. Thorn thwaite recognized five humidity provinces based on precipitation effectiveness. 2. Thorn thwaite opined that plant is in the nature of a meteorological instrument which is capable of measuring all the integrated climatic elements. 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 | |
| 2128. |
Which one of the following biosphere reserves is known as the 'Fossil Park of the World? |
| A. | Achanakmar-Amarkantak |
| B. | Panchmarhi |
| C. | Cold Desert |
| D. | Sundarban |
| Answer» D. Sundarban | |
| 2129. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Rodents are not found in Tundra Biome. 2. All animals of Tundra are migratory. 3. Tundra vegetation is known Cryophytes. |
| A. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 are correct | |
| 2130. |
The crocodile and long snouted crocodile both co-exist in which of the following rivers? |
| A. | Betwa |
| B. | Chambal |
| C. | Ken |
| D. | Son |
| Answer» D. Son | |
| 2131. |
Which of the following does not affect the distribution of insolation? |
| A. | Altitude |
| B. | Angle of sun's rays |
| C. | Length of the day |
| D. | Ocean currents |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2132. |
The velocity of winds is governed by |
| A. | pressure gradient |
| B. | Farrel?s Law |
| C. | rotation of the earth |
| D. | temperature |
| Answer» B. Farrel?s Law | |
| 2133. |
The temperature increase is more marked in northern Pacific Ocean as an influence of Kuroshivo current in |
| A. | Summer |
| B. | Winter |
| C. | Autumn |
| D. | Spring |
| Answer» C. Autumn | |
| 2134. |
Consider the following statements about the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. It is situated at the tri-junction of Kamataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. 2. It is a part of the 'Western Ghats Hotspot5. 3. It contains seasonal rainforests, tropical montane forests and grasslands. 4. It is represented by stunted sholas, forests and montane grasslands. |
| 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. | |
| 2135. |
DIRECTION: The foil owing quest ion consist of two statements Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two, statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the code given below [CDS 2017-II] Statement I: Ozone is a tri-atomic molecule of oxygen. Statement II: Ozone is concentrated mainly in stratosphere. |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the coned explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement II |
| C. | Statement I is true, but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false, but Statement II is true |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false | |
| 2136. |
Doldrums is a |
| A. | Tropical wind belt |
| B. | Tropical wind deflection belt |
| C. | Sub-tropical wind belt |
| D. | Tropical no-wind belt |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2137. |
Meghalaya gets maximum rainfall in India because |
| A. | It is surrounded by tall mountains. |
| B. | It is very near to the coast. |
| C. | Its hills are funnel shaped which entrap the moisture laden winds. |
| D. | Dense forest cover attracts the moisture laden winds. |
| Answer» D. Dense forest cover attracts the moisture laden winds. | |
| 2138. |
Arrange the following states of India in respect of banana production and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Assam 2. Kamataka 3. Maharashtra 4. Tamil Nadu Code: |
| A. | Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Kamataka and Assam |
| B. | Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Assam and Kamataka |
| C. | Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kamataka and Assam |
| D. | Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Kamataka |
| Answer» B. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Assam and Kamataka | |
| 2139. |
Gette village which is highest human settlement in the world lies in the: |
| A. | Cold Desert |
| B. | Dehang-Dibang |
| C. | Khangchendzonga |
| D. | Nanda Devi |
| Answer» B. Dehang-Dibang | |
| 2140. |
The 'under water tropical rainforest's are found in the: |
| A. | The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve |
| B. | Kachchh Biosphere Reserve |
| C. | Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve |
| D. | Sundarban Biosphere Reserve |
| Answer» D. Sundarban Biosphere Reserve | |
| 2141. |
Which one of the following biosphere reserves is known as the 'Genetic Express Highway? |
| A. | Achanakmar-Amarkantak |
| B. | Panchmarhi |
| C. | Simlipal |
| D. | Seshachalam |
| Answer» C. Simlipal | |
| 2142. |
The Yakka Skink Lizard and Ornamental snake are found in: |
| A. | Africa |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | Asia |
| D. | South America |
| Answer» C. Asia | |
| 2143. |
Consider the following statements : 1. Troposphere varies in its thickness between equator and poles. 2. Stratosphere does not experience Normal Lapse Rate. 3. Ozone layer occurs in the Mesosphere. 4. Ionosphere lies between Stratosphere and Mesosphere. Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 2144. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Lentil was domesticated in South East Asia 2. Lentil is the most nutritious pulse after chickpea (gram). 3. Lentil is a rabi pulse, 4. It is grown throughout northern and central India Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct | |
| 2145. |
Match list 1 with list II and select the correct answer using the following code. List I (Pressure cells) List II (Avg Temperature/ moisture) A. Equatorial low pressure trough 1. Cold/dry B. Sub-Tropical high pressure cells 2. Cool/wet C. Sub-polar low pressure cells 3. Warm/dry D. Polar high pressure cells 4. Hot/wet |
| 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» D. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 | |
| 2146. |
Which part of the India has wet winter and dry summer? |
| A. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| B. | Punjab and Haryana |
| C. | Chhattisgarh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2147. |
Atmospheric layer which reflects radio weaves is called |
| A. | Exosphere |
| B. | Ionosphere |
| C. | Stratosphere |
| D. | Troposphere |
| Answer» C. Stratosphere | |
| 2148. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Cold front has a sleeper slope than warm front. 2. Weather along a warm front changes more quickly than along cold front. 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 | |
| 2149. |
What is the term used to denote the temperature at which the water vapour present in the atmosphere is sufficient to saturate? |
| A. | Condensation point |
| B. | Dew point |
| C. | Sublimation point |
| D. | Saturation point |
| Answer» C. Sublimation point | |
| 2150. |
Which of the following factors does not favour dew? |
| A. | Long nights |
| B. | Calm air |
| C. | Overcast sky |
| D. | High relative humidity |
| Answer» D. High relative humidity | |