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| 851. |
India broke away from Australia and Antarctica and started moving north in the periodof: [IAS 2003] |
| A. | Permian |
| B. | Triassic |
| C. | Jurassic |
| D. | Cretaceous |
| Answer» E. | |
| 852. |
Which of the following statements is/are not true? 1. Chemical weathering is most common in limestone rocks 2. Chemical weathering is most active in wet regions with higher temperature 3. Rain action is a form of chemical weathering 4. Exfoliation is a process of chemical weathering |
| A. | A and D |
| B. | B and C |
| C. | A and B |
| D. | D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 853. |
Which of the following are Tropical Grasslands ? 1. Campos 2. Pampas 3. Savanna 4. Steppes |
| A. | I and IV |
| B. | I and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» C. II and III | |
| 854. |
When it is 12.00 noon at Delhi (77° 10'E), people at another place on earth take their 6o'clock morning tea. The longitude of that place is: [CDS 2001] |
| A. | 17°30' E |
| B. | 12°50' W |
| C. | 172°30' E |
| D. | 17°E |
| Answer» C. 172°30' E | |
| 855. |
The area or the Indian Ocean is approximately ______. |
| A. | 24 million sq km |
| B. | 44 million sq km |
| C. | 64 million sq km |
| D. | 74 million sq km |
| Answer» E. | |
| 856. |
Life expectancy of a region is : |
| A. | the minimum age up to which an individual should definitely live in the region |
| B. | the maximum age at which any individual of the region can live |
| C. | the average age at which people die in the region |
| D. | the age at which majority of people die in the region |
| Answer» C. the average age at which people die in the region | |
| 857. |
A place having an average annual temperature of 27°C and an annual rainfall of over200 cm. could be: [NDA 1993] |
| A. | Tehran |
| B. | Singapore |
| C. | Nagpur |
| D. | Moscow |
| Answer» C. Nagpur | |
| 858. |
Sea water is saltier than rain water because: |
| A. | sea animals are salt producing |
| B. | the air around the sea is saltish |
| C. | river wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea |
| D. | sea beds have salt producing mines |
| Answer» E. | |
| 859. |
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Continents in the decreasing order of their percentage of Earth's land? [IAS 2005] |
| A. | North America – Africa – South America – Europe |
| B. | Africa – North America – South America – Europe |
| C. | North America – Africa – Europe – South America |
| D. | Africa – North America – Europe – South America |
| Answer» C. North America – Africa – Europe – South America | |
| 860. |
Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because [SSC Grad 2011] |
| A. | it is closest to the Sun |
| B. | there are charged particles in it |
| C. | it is heated by the Earth's surface |
| D. | heat is generated in it |
| Answer» D. heat is generated in it | |
| 861. |
Which of the following are true regarding equinoxes? [CDS 1993] 1. They occur on March 21 st and September 23rd 2. They depict equal days and equal. nights on March 21 st and September 23rd on all places of the earth 3. All places on the earth have equal temperature during equinoxes |
| 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 | |
| 862. |
Which one of the following countries does not border Mediterranean Sea? [NDA 2004] |
| A. | Malta |
| B. | Libya |
| C. | Italy |
| D. | Bulgaria |
| Answer» E. | |
| 863. |
Consider the following statements about anticyclones: (1) The winds are divergent, and spiral out from the centre of high pressure (2) The air moves clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and anticlockwise in Southern Hemisphere (3) It is accompanied by heavy rainfall (4) A sudden rise in barometric reading heralds the approach of anticyclone Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 864. |
Which one of the following constituents of the atmosphere causes greatest changes in climate and weather? [NDA 1995] |
| A. | Nitrogen |
| B. | Oxygen |
| C. | Ozone |
| D. | Water Vapour |
| Answer» E. | |
| 865. |
Doldrums are: [NDA 1995] |
| A. | high latitudes with heavy snow |
| B. | equatorial zone with low pressure |
| C. | high pressure areas on mountains |
| D. | sub-polar zone with high pressure |
| Answer» C. high pressure areas on mountains | |
| 866. |
The Srnith-tuttle comet will crash with Earth in: [IAS 2003] |
| A. | 2106 AD |
| B. | 2116 AD |
| C. | 2126 AD |
| D. | 2136 AD |
| Answer» C. 2126 AD | |
| 867. |
The tip of South America is : [CDS 2001] |
| A. | Cape Verde |
| B. | Cape York |
| C. | Cape Horn |
| D. | Cape Cod |
| Answer» D. Cape Cod | |
| 868. |
Which of the following pairs of countries are the leading manufacturers of cement inthe world? |
| A. | U.S.A. and Russia |
| B. | Japan and Russia |
| C. | China and India |
| D. | U.S.A. and U.K. |
| Answer» D. U.S.A. and U.K. | |
| 869. |
The material that comes out of a volcano at the time of eruption is : [NDA 1995] |
| A. | solid, liquid, gaseous |
| B. | solid and liquid |
| C. | solid and gaseous |
| D. | liquid and gaseous |
| Answer» B. solid and liquid | |
| 870. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Costa Rica is a leading exporter of cocoa 2. Malaysia is a leading exporter of rubber. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 871. |
Foucault experiment is proof of which one of the following? [NDA 2008] |
| A. | Revolution of Earth |
| B. | Rotation of Earth |
| C. | Rotation of Moon |
| D. | Revolution of Moon |
| Answer» C. Rotation of Moon | |
| 872. |
Niagara Falls is located between which of the following pairs of lakes? [IAS 2007] |
| A. | Lake Superior and Lake Huron |
| B. | Lake Huron and Lake Erie |
| C. | Lake Erie and Lake Ontario |
| D. | Lake Ontario and Lake Huron |
| Answer» D. Lake Ontario and Lake Huron | |
| 873. |
The oceanic current named as 'Kuroshio, Kurile and Alaskan' are located in [CDS2001] |
| A. | North Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | South Atlantic Ocean |
| C. | North Pacific Ocean |
| D. | North Indian Ocean |
| Answer» D. North Indian Ocean | |
| 874. |
Rain shadow effect is associated with [NDA 2011] |
| A. | Cyclonic rainfall |
| B. | Orographic rainfall |
| C. | Convectional rainfall |
| D. | Frontal rainfall |
| Answer» C. Convectional rainfall | |
| 875. |
The Ruhr-Westphalia region is a famous industrial region of: |
| A. | Scandinavia |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | North America |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» E. | |
| 876. |
Which factors influence ocean currents? 1. Coriolis force 2. Local winds 3. Waves 4. Continent shape |
| A. | I and IV |
| B. | I, III and IV |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 877. |
The zones of excessively dry climate with very cold temperature throughout the yearcorrespond to: [IES 1993] |
| A. | Alpine meadows |
| B. | Antarctica |
| C. | Arctic deserts |
| D. | Tundra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 878. |
Frontal rain is caused by: |
| A. | convection currents |
| B. | winds from sea |
| C. | cyclonic activity |
| D. | condensation of water evaporated from mountains |
| Answer» D. condensation of water evaporated from mountains | |
| 879. |
Cooperative farming is well-developed in: 1. Denmark 2. Belgium 3. Russia 4. Sweden |
| A. | I and IV |
| B. | I, III and IV |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I, II and IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 880. |
Which of the following places are favourably influenced by the Trade winds? 1. West Indies 2. Brazil 3. Mexico 4. Medagascar |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II, III and IV |
| C. | III and IV |
| D. | II and IV |
| Answer» C. III and IV | |
| 881. |
Which of the following statements regarding the earth's axis are true? 1. It makes an angle of with the plane of ecliptic 2. It maintains a flexible orientation with respect to the stars 3. It is the most important fact connected with Earth-Sun relationship |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 882. |
The Atlantic Ocean routes are busier than the Pacific Ocean routes because Atlantic Ocean: |
| A. | Routes are shorter |
| B. | Routes are not so dangerous |
| C. | is surrounded on both sides by industrialised nations |
| D. | has better shipping facilities |
| Answer» D. has better shipping facilities | |
| 883. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Ocean currents are the slow- surface movement of water in the ocean. 2. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth's heat balance. 3. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds. 4. Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean. Which of these statements are correct? [IAS 2002] |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2, 3, and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 884. |
The largest coral reef in the world is found near the coast of which one of the followingcountries ? [IAS 2007] |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | Cuba |
| C. | Ghana |
| D. | Philippines |
| Answer» B. Cuba | |
| 885. |
Which one of the following has geographical position of 0 degree latitude and 0 degreelongitude? [CDS 2008] |
| A. | In the South Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | In the Mediterranean Sea |
| C. | In Ghana, a West African-country |
| D. | At Greenwich Observatory in England |
| Answer» B. In the Mediterranean Sea | |
| 886. |
Sea tides show variations because of: |
| A. | variations in gravitational pull of the moon |
| B. | variations in gravitational pull of the sun |
| C. | distorted spherical shape of the earth |
| D. | different phases of the moon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 887. |
Warm dry winds blowing down the east slopes of Rockies are known as : [NDA 1992] |
| A. | Mistral |
| B. | Nor' westers |
| C. | Foehn |
| D. | Chinook |
| Answer» E. | |
| 888. |
The equatorial circumference is greater than the polar circumference byapproximately: |
| A. | 22 km |
| B. | 68 km |
| C. | 125 km |
| D. | 625 km |
| Answer» C. 125 km | |
| 889. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In comparison to the Jupiter, planet Earth displays eclipses more frequently 2. On Mars, only partial solar eclipses are possible Select the correct answer using the code given below: [NDA 2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 890. |
Which one of the following is not the part of North Atlantic ocean current system? [IAS2003] |
| A. | Irminger current |
| B. | Labrador current |
| C. | Brazilian current |
| D. | Canarie current |
| Answer» D. Canarie current | |
| 891. |
Among the following which planet takes maximum time for one revolution around the Sun? [IAS 2003] |
| A. | Earth |
| B. | Jupiter |
| C. | Mars |
| D. | Venus |
| Answer» C. Mars | |
| 892. |
The fog that commonly occurs along the sea-coasts is of the ______ type. |
| A. | radiation |
| B. | advection |
| C. | frontal |
| D. | convection |
| Answer» C. frontal | |
| 893. |
A large number of species are found within a small unit of area of: [CDS 1999] |
| A. | mangrove coastal forests |
| B. | coniferous temperate forests |
| C. | deciduous monsoon forests |
| D. | wet evergreen equatorial forests |
| Answer» E. | |
| 894. |
Although hot deserts have a very low annual rainfall, occasional heavy rain storms do occur and these sometimes produce steep-sided, flat-floored valleys called: |
| A. | gorges |
| B. | wadi |
| C. | canyons |
| D. | barchans |
| Answer» C. canyons | |
| 895. |
Brazil has become the world's largest producer of coffee mainly because: |
| A. | the Brazilian plateau is well drained land |
| B. | the climatic conditions are suitable |
| C. | the "terra-rosa" soil is very fertile |
| D. | the coffee plant is native of Brazil |
| Answer» D. the coffee plant is native of Brazil | |
| 896. |
'Caldera' is a feature associated with: [IAS 1990] |
| A. | volcanoes |
| B. | earthquakes |
| C. | folding of rocks |
| D. | faulting of mountains |
| Answer» B. earthquakes | |
| 897. |
Which one of the following factors is not a determining fact of the climate? [CDS 2004] |
| A. | Latitude |
| B. | Longitude |
| C. | Land and Sea contrasts |
| D. | Relief features |
| Answer» C. Land and Sea contrasts | |
| 898. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A crossing of the International Date Line entails repeating one day when travelling westwards 2. A crossing of the International Date Line entails repeating one day when travelling eastwards 3. International Date Line is an internationally agreed line drawn parallel to the 180° meridian 4. International Date Line divides the Pacific Ocean into two equal parts. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [CDS 1994] |
| A. | 2 alone |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 alone |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 alone | |
| 899. |
Assume that the moon takes exactly 30 days to complete the cycle and also assume that it rises in the east exactly at 6.48 p.m., on the first day. On the fourth day, at what time will it rise? [IAS 2002] |
| A. | 8.24 p.m |
| B. | 9. 12 p.m |
| C. | 10.00 p.m |
| D. | 11.48 p.m. |
| Answer» D. 11.48 p.m. | |
| 900. |
Among the following countries, which one is the most densely populated? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | Belgium |
| B. | France |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | The Netherlands |
| Answer» E. | |