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TEST BOOKLETGENERAL STUDIES (PAPER I)

GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTTime Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200

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Number of Questions: 100 Marks: 200 Time : 120 Min

1. Identify the correctly matched ones(a) Bundelkhand - sand stone

formation- Madhya Pradesh

(b) Baghelkhand - dry and droughtregion- Rajasthan

(c) Chotanagpur plateau - Archeanformation- Fharwar rocks

(d) Gurgat Hills- Maharastra- iron ore

2. Which of the following together formSouthern Hill Complex?

A. NiligirisB. Annamalai rangesC. Palani hillsD. Cardamom hills(a) All are true

(b) Only A is true

(c) A and B are true

(d) A and C are true

3. Arrange the following in East to Westdirection:

A. Chota Nagpur plateauB. Khasi hills

C. Garo hillsD. Jantia hills(a) A, C, B, D (b) D, B, C, A

(c) A, B, C, D (d) D, C, B, A

4. Consider the following statements:1. China spans five time zones but

runs on a single national timeusing the standard meridian ofBeijing.

2. Russia uses eight standard timezones.

Identify the correct statements(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) None

5. Identify the correct sequence of GreatLakes of USA from East to the west:

(a) Huron - Michigan - Ontario -Superior - Erie

(b) Superior - Ontario - Erie -Michigan - Huron

(c) Michigan - Ontario - Erie -Superior - Huron

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(d) Erie - Superior - Huron - Michigan- Ontario

6. Which of the following is a Nitrate richsoil in India?

(a) Pagar plains (b) Chuars

(c) Terai (d) Barind

7. Farmer suicides in the country can belinked to the agrarian distressescaused due to structural changes inthe economy as well as changes ineconomic and agricultural policies.Which of the following can be countedamong those?

1. Shift to cash crops2. Exposure of Indian agriculture to

forces of globalization

3. Withdrawal of state fromagricultural extension activities

Choose the correct answer usingthe codes below:(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) All of the above

8. Wet lands in the lower plains ofBengal, which are important fishingZones are called Usar

(a) Maidan (b) Bheel

(c) Chuar (d) Usar

9. If winds have an outward circularmotion in an anti-clockwise directionthese are called

(a) Anti-cyclone in NorthernHemisphere

(b) Cyclone in southern Hemisphere

(c) Anti-cyclone in SouthernHemisphere

(d) Cyclone in Northern Hemisphere

10. South East Asia has captivated theattention of global community overspace and time as a geostrategicallysignificant region. Which among thefollowing is the most convincingexplanation for this globalperspective?

(a) It had a rapid economic growthafter cold war and earned the nameof Asian tigers

(b) Its location between the Asianpowers of China and India

(c) It was the arena of super powerconfrontation during the cold warperiod

(d) It's location between the Pacific andIndian ocean and its preeminentmaritime character.

11. Which of the following national parkswould be affected if the proposed Ken-Betwa River linking project takes off?


(a) Panna National Park

(b) Bandhavgarh National Park

(c) Kanha National Park

(d) None of the above.

12. Which among the following elementshas the highest composition in basaltrock?

(a) Aluminum (b) Calcium

(c) Iron (d) Silicon

13. Some of the cities in North Americaand Western Europe are showing adecrease in overall size. This processis called

(a) Anti Urbanisation

(b) Retro Urbanisation

(c) Rurbanisation

(d) Counter urbanisation

14. With reference to Indian gharial,consider the following statements

1. They are widely seen in the IndusRiver, in the Brahmaputra ofBhutan and Bangladesh, and inthe Irrawaddy River.

2. These are infamous for killinghumans and eating them in manyparts of India, especially in deltaregions

3. It is listed as critically endangeredby the IUCN.

Which of the above statements is/areINCORRECT?

(a) 1 and 2 Only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 Only

(c) 2 and 3 Only

(d) 3 Only

15. With reference to seismic waves,identify the following statements:

1. Pwaves travel through a solidrock faster than sound wavestravelling through air.

2. S-Waves travel at about half thespeed of P-waves

(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

16. Consider the following and identify thecorrect option:

1. Glacial valley floors are flat andtheir walls steep, in contrast tothe V-shaped valleys of manymountain rivers.

2. Unlike rivers, valley glaciers atcoastlines may erode their valleyfloors far deeper than sea level.




17. Which among the following is notrequired for the formation ofPhotochemical smog?

(a) Oxygen

(b) Oxide of Nitrogen

(c) Carbon Monoxide

(d) Sun light

18. Consider the following statements andidentify the correct option.

1. Neap tides occur when the Moon,Earth and Sun are collinear.

2. When an intense storm passesnear the shore during a springtide, the waves at high tide maycause tidal waves.



19. Which among the following is a graphthat shows a relation between humanactivities, or agricultural/climatefactors, and a seasonal year?

(a) Seismograph (b) Sketch Graph

(c) Ergo graph (d) Agro graph

20. Which of the following pairs arecorrectly matched?

1. Karst Topography : Blind Valley2. Humid Topography : Stone Lattice3. Aeolian Topography : Ventifacts

4. Periglacial Topography : Pingo(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 1, 3, 4

(c) 1, 2, 4 (d) 2, 3, 4

21. Which of the following platemovements is responsible for theformation of mid-oceanic ridge?

(a) Divergent movement

(b) Convergent movement

(c) Transform fault movement

(d) Parallel movement

22. Consider the following regardingSeaweeds:

1. They have no differentiation oftrue tissues such as roots, stemsand leaves.

2. They grow in deep sea waters.3. They grow in shallow and

intertidal zones of the sea.

Choose the TRUE statements?(a) All are true (b) None are true

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

23. Consider the statements:1. The Wild Life Protection Act of

1972 provides for the declarationof National Parks by Stategovernments.


2. The difference in conservationvalue of a National Park from thatof a sanctuary is not specified inWPA 1972.

3. Sanctuary enjoys greaterprotection than National Park.

4. Wild life sanctuary can be createdfor a particular species where asnational park is not focused onparticular species.

Choose the TRUE statements.(a) All are true (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 4 only

24. Consider the statements regardingInternational Year of Biodiversity (IYB)

1. The UN declared 2010 as IYB.2. The main objective was to

encourage individuals andorganizations to take immediatesteps to halt Biodiversity loss.

3. The year 2010 was selected as itwas critical because it is time toreflect about what needs to bedone if we are to change thistrend.

Choose the correct option?(a) All are true (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only

25. Consider the following statementsregarding Project Tiger:

1. It is a centrally sponsoredscheme.

2. Its objective was to ensureavailable population of tigers inIndia for scientific, economic,aesthetic, cultural and ecologicalvalue.

3. It was launched in 1973.4. Now there are 42 tiger reserves in

India.

Choose the correct option.(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) All are true

(d) 3 and 4 only

26. Consider the following:1. Haathi mere Saathi is a

campaign launched by MoEF inpartnership with Wild Life Trustof India.

2. The campaign was aimed toimprove conservation and welfareprospects of the elephant.

3. Elephant is Indias NationalHeritage Animal.

4. It was launched at Elephant-8Ministerial meeting.


Choose the TRUE statement?(a) All are true (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only

27. The Nairobi Convention is forprotection, management anddevelopment of which of the following?

(a) Marine environment

(b) Desert Biomes

(c) Coastal and Inland wetlands

(d) Arctic and Antarctic

28. Consider the following regarding BlackCarbon (BC):

(a) It is a solid particle or aerosol.

(b) It is commonly known as soot.

(c) 25% to 35% of BC in the globalatmosphere comes from India andChina.

(d) All of the above

29. An expert committee report Drowninga valley: Destroying a civilization isrelated to which dam project?

(a) Sardar Sarovar Dam

(b) Hirakud Dam

(c) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

(d) Alamatti

30. Which bird has been voted as UnitedKingdoms first national bird?

(a) Bald eagle (b) Robin flies

(c) Barn owl (d) Blackbird

31. Which of the following is/are correct?i. Latitude is the angular distance,

measured in degrees along theequator east or west of the primemeridian.

ii. Longitude is the angular distanceof a point on the earth's surface,measured in degrees from thecentre of the earth.

iii. As the earth is slightly flattenedat the poles, the linear distance ofa degree of latitude at the pole issmaller than at the equator.

Code:(a) i and ii

(b) ii and iii

(c) iii only

(d) None of these.

32. Which of the following is correct?i. Indian Standard Time(IST) follows

82.5 Wii. When 10.00 P.M in London, time

in New York (74 W) is 4 hours 56minutes behind London.

iii. Canada and USA has 5 timezones


Code:(a) i and ii (b) ii and iii

(c) i and iii (d) all of the above.

33. Which of the following is correct aboutIgneous Rocks?

i. They are formed by the coolingand solidification of molten rock(magma) from beneath the earth'scrust.

ii. They occur in strata and containvery little fossils.

Code:(a) Only I (b) Only ii

(c) Both i and ii (d) None of these

34. Which of the following is correct aboutSedimentary Rocks?

i. These distinguished from theother rock types in theircharacteristic layers formation.

ii. They are termed stratified rocks.iii. Peat, lignite or coal are

Organically formed SedimentaryRocks.

iv. In mechanically formedSedimentary Rocks, coarser typeof sand stone is called grit.

Code:(a) i, ii and iii (b) i, ii and iv

(c) i, iii and iv (d) all of the above

35. Fold Mountains are caused by large-scale earth movements when stress isset up in the earth's crust. Which ofthe following are such stresses?

1. Increased load of the overlayingrocks.

2. Flow movement in the mantle.3. Magmatic intrusions into the

crust.

4. Expansion or contraction of somepart of the earth.

Code:(a) i, ii and iii (b) i, ii and iv

(c) i, iii and iv (d) all of the above

36. Due to the complexity of thecompressional forces, the foldsdeveloped much more complicatedforms(when compression increasesfurther). Arrange the following in orderof formation:

1. Recumbent fold2. Nappe3. Overfold4. Over thrust foldCode:(a) 1-4-2-3 (b) 3-1-4-2

(c) 3-4-1-2 (d) 1-2-4-3


37. Consider the following regarding Indo-European Languages:

1. It is the most widely spokenlanguages family.

2. About half the people in the worldspeak Indo-European language.

3. The languages originated in anarea that extended from northernIndia to Western Europe.

Which of the above statements areTRUE?

(a) All are true (b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

38. Which is the term used for the supercooled droplets which freeze theinstant they fall onto a surface that isalso at a below-freezing temperature?

(a) Hail (b) Sleet

(c) Glaze (d) Snow

39. What does Axial-Parallelism refers to(earth revolution)?

(a) The unchanging orientation of theearth's axis with ecliptic plane.

(b) The unchanging relationship ofearth with the sun.

(c) The unchanging orientation ofearth's axis with ecliptic plane andPolaris.

(d) The unchanging orientation ofearth's axis with Polaris

40. Consider the following:1. Altitude2. Temperature3. Rotation of the earthWhich of the above affect/s thepressure of the air for any region?

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

41. Teesta River is related to a glacierwhich is at the base of kachenjungawhich glacier is it?

(a) Zemu glacier

(b) Gangotri glacier

(c) Nubra glacier

(d) None of the above

42. Recently, India witnessed a number ofdisasters like Cloudburst, Landslides,Cyclones etc., In this regard, considerthe following statements:

1. Cloudbursts occurs in the hillyregions like Jammu and Kashmir,Uttarakhand only.

2. The Himalayan region is morevulnerable to landslides than theWestern Ghats.


Which of the statements given aboveis/are correct?


(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of these

43. Identify the crop:1. It is a perennial bushy herb.2. Grows in temperature: 10 to 35 C3. Soil type preferred is forest loamy

soil.

4. Cultivated at altitude between700mm and 1500 mm alongWestern Ghats.

5. It is used for flavouring curries,cakes and bread.

Select the correct crop:(a) Cinnamon (b) Clove

(c) Cardamom (d) turmeric

44. Identify incorrect statement:(a) Central belt is known as the

mineral heartland of India.

(b) Magnetite is the best quality of ironore and are found in only certainpockets of the country.

(c) Bailadila mine is the largestmechanized mine in Asia.

(d) Marmagao port is famous forexporting iron ore.

45. Regarding watershed management,which of the following statement(s)is/are correct?

1. Watershed management basicallyrefers to efficient managementand conservation of surface andgroundwater resources.

2. Watershed management aims atbringing about balance betweennatural resources on the onehand and society on the other.

3. 'Haryali' is a watersheddevelopment project sponsored bythe central government, whichaims at enabling the urbanpopulation to conserve water.

Select correct code:(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 1 and 3

(c) Only 2 and 3 (d) All of the above.

46. Consider the following statementsregarding problems due to decline inground water:

1. Over withdrawal of ground waterin some areas like Maharashtrahas increased arsenicconcentration in groundwater.

2. Over withdrawal of ground waterin states like Bihar has led toincrease in concentration offluoride.


Which of the statements is/arecorrect?

(a) Only I (b) Only ii


47. Consider the following statements:1. Andhra Pradesh has both on

shore and off shore oil reserves.

2. Mumbai High is located on thecontinental shelf off the coast ofMaharashtra.

Which of the statements is/areincorrect?

(a) Only i (b) Only ii


48. Humid climate is a favorable conditionfor cotton textile industry. The mainreason for this is:

(a) Humid climate is a favorable forgrowth of long staple cotton.

(b) Humid climate is a favorable foroperating spinning mills.

(c) Humid climate is a favorable forpreservation of total weight ofcotton as it is a weight loosingmaterial.

(d) Humid climate is a favorable forspinning as the thread does notbreak frequently.

49. Bio-gas has a greater potential in theplains and hills of North India due tothe following reason:

1. There is dense vegetation andlarge number of cattle andlivestock are reared here.

2. Due to high density of populationespecially in the northern plainshuge decay and human wastematerial is available.




50. Consider the following statements1. Cloud seeding is a process to

provide condensation nuclei toclouds to control excessiverainfall.

2. Silver iodide and dry ice is usedfor the purpose.




51. What are the favorable conditions forthe river capture to occur?

1. Steep channel gradient.2. Relatively broad valley.


3. Higher volume of water so thatvelocity and discharge may besufficiently high.

4. Soft rocks.5. More sediment load.Which of the statements is/arecorrect?

(a) Only 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 2, 3 and 5

(c) Only 1, 3 and 4 (d) All of the above

52. Consider the following statements:1. Cold air mass is one which is

colder than the underlyingsurface and is associated withstable weather conditions.

2. Warm air mass is one which iswarmer than the underlyingsurface and is associated withinstability and atmosphericturbulence.




53. Consider the following statementsrelated to plate tectonics:

1. The convectional currents whichcauses divergence andconvergence activities of plates

are produced due to radio-activity.

2. Transform fault leads toformation of "zone ofpreservation".

3. At convergent boundary whenboth plates are of maritimenature, trenches are formed andwhen one is continental and otheris maritime then mountains areformed.


(a) All of the above (b) Only 1 and 3

(c) Only 2 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 2

54. Consider the following statementsrelated to weathering:

1. Plates contribute to mechanicalweathering.

2. The weathering process by whichthe outer layers of the rock peelout in concentric cells due todifference of temperature in theouter layers is called exfoliation.

3. The process of weathering help ingiving different colors andproperties to the soil.



(a) All of the above (b) Only 1 and 3

(c) Only 2 and 3 (d) Only 1 and 2

55. Season is a period of the yearcharacterized by a particular set ofweather conditions. Seasons arecaused by:

1. Rotation of the earth.2. Ocean current and rotation of the

earth.

3. Inclination of the earth's axis andearth's revolution.

4. Air mass and jet-streams.Which of the above stated reasons areincorrect?

(a) Only 1, 2 and 3

(b) Only 1, 2 and 4

(c) Only 2 and 4

(d) Only 1 and 3

56. Consider the following statements:1. Alluvial soil is the largest soil

group of India.

2. Alluvial soils rich in nitrogen butit has low portion of potash.




57. Which one of the following statementis not correct about the Sargasso Sea?

(a) There is no mixing of the water ofthe Sargasso Sea with theremaining water of the NorthAtlantic Ocean.

(b) The Sargasso Sea records thelowest salinity of North AtlanticOcean.

(c) The Sargasso Sea plays a majorrole in the migration of theEuropean eel and the American eel.

(d) This Sea is covered with rootlesssea weeds.

58. Consider the following statements:1. The major jet streams on the

earth are westerly winds

2. Jet streams are caused by acombination of the earth'srotation on its axis andatmospheric heating by solarradiation.

3. The strongest jet streams are thepolar jets.


(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


59. Which of the following pairs iscorrectly matched?

Geographic feature Region(a) Guiana North region of

South America

(b) Kimberley Plateau Central Africa

(c) Caucasus region Western Europe

(d) Piedmont Plateau Eastern Asia

60. Consider the following dams:1. Jawahar Sagar Dam2. Rana Pratap Sagar Dam3. Indira Sagar Dam4. Gandhi Sagar DamWhich of the dams given above areincluded in the Chambal ValleyProject?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

61. Consider the following statementsregarding tropical moist deciduousforests:

1. These forests are found in areasof annual rainfall of 100 to 200cm and mean annualtemperature of about 27c.

2. The trees of these forest shedtheir leaves for about 6-8 weeksduring early summer due toinsufficiency of moistureavailability for the leaves.




62. Consider the following statementsregarding the Desert DevelopmentProgramme of India:

1. It is the only associated with onlythe hot desert areas of Rajasthan,Gujarat and Haryana.

2. It is conceived as a long termmeasure for restoration ofecological balance.

3. It addresses the conservation,development and harassing of theland, water, livestock and humanresources.


(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

63. Which of the following statements arewrong?

1. Glaciers and ice-sheets maydeposit a widespread mantle of


unsorted fluvio-glacial sands andgravels in the outwash plain ormay drop boulder clay to form atill plain or drift plain.

2. Winds may blow Aeolian depositsvery fine particles known as loessfrom interior deserts or barrensurfaces and deposit them uponhills, valleys or plains forming aLoess plateau.

3. In glaciated regions glaciers andice-sheets scoured and leveled theland forming ice-sourced plains.

Code:(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above

64. Consider the following statementsregarding the Indus river:

1. After originating nearManasarovar lake, the river flowsin the southwest directionthrough Ladak.

2. It has courses through westernTibet and Northern India andPakistan.

3. The Indus river among the fewrivers in the world that has a tidalbore.

4. The Zanskar river and the Shyokriver are the tributary of Indusriver

Which of the statements given aboveare correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

65. Which of the following is/are not thecause of infertility of Saline or Usarsoil?

1. They lack sodium, Potassium andMagnesium and thus they areinfertility and do not support anyvegetative growth.

2. They are deficient in calcium andnitrogen and hence they havevery low water bearing capacity.

3. Such soils have also have beenformed in areas of canal irrigationand high sub-soil water-table.


(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1and 2 only (d) 1 and 3 only

66. In the context of recent US-ChinaClimate Pact consider the followingstatements:

1. The US would cut GreenhouseGas emissions to 26 to 28 percentbelow 2005 levels by 2030.


2. China has promised to increaseits use of energy from zero-emission source to 20 percent by2025.




67. Consider the following statements:1. In the absence of naturally

occurring green house effect, theearth would be a frozen lifelessplanet.

2. CO is the biggest overallcontributor to the green houseeffect.




68. Consider the following statements:1. The vegetation has a park like

appearance.

2. The trees are of medium height,flat topped and umbrella shaped.

3. Species may be xerophytic or thebroad leaf deciduous types.

4. The plant varieties includeelephant grass, flat topped acaciaetc.

Which of the vegetation or biomepossess the above characteristics?

(a) Savanna (b) Monsoon

(c) Desert (d) Temperate

69. Consider the following statementsabout major objectives of the socialforestry:

1. Social forestry term wasintroduced in India by NationalCommission on Agriculture

2. Social forestry doesnt include thecomponent of Afforestation

3. This sche recognises rights ofvillage people over forestresources

(a) 1 and 3 are true (b) 2 & 3 are true

(c) All are false (d) All are true

70. In the contest of ecosystem, primaryproduction is defined as:

(a) The amount of biogas produces perunit area over a time period byplant during photosynthesis.

(b) The amount of oxygen producedper unit area over a time period byplants during photosynthesis.


(c) The amount of inorganic matterproduced per unit area over a timeperiod by plants duringphotosynthesis.

(d) The amount of food produced perunit area over a time period byplants during photosynthesis.

71. In which of the following states theRed Panda are found naturally?

1. Jammu and Kashmir2. Himachal Pradesh3. Assam4. SikkimSelect the correct answer using thecodes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

72. How do the burning fossil fuels likecoal and petroleum produce airpollution?

1. Fuels such as coal and petroleumhave some amount of nitrogenand Sulphur in them and thecombustion results in theformation of oxides of Sulphurand nitrogen which are majorpollutants in environment.

2. Oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogendissolve in rain to produceMethane which gives rise to acidrain.

3. The combustion of fossil fuelsalso increases the amount ofsuspended particles in air.

Select the correct answer using thecodes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

73. The self purifying capacity of water isunable to purify the water, the reasonis:

(a) When concentration of suspendedparticles organic and inorganicsubstances increases it becomespolluted.

(b) When concentration of dissolvedsubstances gets increased itbecomes polluted.

(c) When the organic matter increasedit becomes polluted.

(d) When the inorganic matterincreases it becomes polluted andunfit for use.


74. Ocean-Grabbing and Ocean-Encroachment are associated with

(a) Big fishing concern

(b) Oil spilling

(c) Hijacking of ships by pirates

(d) Oil drilling on the shores

75. The Clean Development Mechanismallows developing countries to do theirbit to reduce carbon emissions. In thisregard consider the followingstatements:

1) The mechanism allows projectsthat reduce green-houseemissions in poor countries toearn a carbon credit for each tonof Carbondioxide avoided.

2) The credits cannot be sold to firmin rich countries which areobliged Kyoto protocol to cut theiremissions.



(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

76. Consider the following statementsregarding the HFC-134:

1) HFC-134 is an inert gas usedprimarily as a high temperaturerefrigerator for domestic

refrigeration and automobile airconditioners.

2) HFC-134 can result in frostbitewhen it contacts skin, as well asblindness upon eye contact.



(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

77. Consider the following statementsabout Basel convention?

1. It is an international treaty thatwas designed to reduce themovement of hazardous wastebetween nations.

2. It specifically focuses on toprevent transfer of hazardouswaste from developed to lessdeveloped countries.

3. It also addresses the movement ofradioactive waste betweendifferent nations.


(a) 1 and 2only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All of these


78. Consider the following statementsrelated to Indian Rhinos Vision 2020:

1. The goal of IRV 2020 to increasethe total rhino population inAssam from 2,000 to 3,000 by theyear 2020.

2. Pabitora National Park has thelargest number of one hornedrhinos in the world.

3. Kaziranga national Park has thehighest density of rhinos in theworld.

4. Translocation of rhinos fromsource populations in Kazirangaand Pabitora to target areas suchas Manas.


(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only

79. Consider the following statementsrelated to the benefits of wetlands:

1. It is storehouse of plant geneticmaterial.

2. It maintains water tables andnutrient retention in floodplains.

3. It helps in controlling floods bytrapping suspended solids andnutrients to the lakes

Select the incorrect answer using theabove statements:

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) None of the above

80. Consider the following statementsrelated to the benefits of artificialrecharge:

1. Aquifer water can be improved byrecharge with high qualityinjected water.

2. Recharge can significantlyincrease the sustainable yield ofan aquifer.

3. It is contamination free.Select the correct answer using thecodes given below:

(a) Only 1 and 2 (b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1 and 3 (d) All of the above

81. The important consequences ofTemperature Inversion are

1. Occurrence of Fog2. Accidents3. Damage to crops4. Unseasonal rainsChoose the TRUE statements.(a) All are correct (b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1 and 4 only


82. Consider the following regardingMeridonial Circulation

Assertion: This concept was putforward by George Hadely.

Reason: The model based on the basicpressure differences brought about byuneven heating of the Earths surface.

Choose the correct option?(a) Both A and R true(b) Both A and R are False.(c) A is True R is False(d) A is False R is True

83. Consider the following statements:A. Trade winds are permanent or

primary winds

B. Seasonal reversal of winds ischaracter of trade winds

(a) Only A is true (b) Only B is true

(c) Both are false (d) Both are false

84. Which of the following are the maincauses of Ocean Currents?

(a) Differential heating of theequatorial and polar oceans.

(b) Trade and anti trade winds.

(c) Coriolis effect.

(d) All of the above.

85. Which branch of monsoon hitsMalabar Coast first and causesmonsoon Burst?

(a) Indian ocean branch

(b) Arabian sea branch

(c) Bay of Bengal branch


86. Which of the following ethnic group isIndigenous People of Asia?

1. Ainu2. Chakmas3. Kurds4. EfeChoose the correct option(a) All are correct (b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 2 and 3 only

87. The pedogenic regime of podzolisationassociated with which among thefollowing areas?

(a) Hot & Dry (b) Hot & Humid

(c) Wet and Dry (d) Cool & Humid

88. Consider the following regarding HeatWave:

1. According to MeteorologicalDepartment of India when themaximum temperature is 5degree or more than normal iscalled heat wave.

2. It is formed when high pressurebuilds from above (3000-7500m)


and hangs over a region for thesame time.

3. The heat wave has killed largestnumber of people in AndhraPradesh, this summer.

Choose the TRUE statements?(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only(c) None are true (d) All are true

89. Match the followingMultipurpose river valley project State1. Nagarjun Sagar 1. Andhra Pradesh2. Hirakud project 2. Odisha3. Kosi project 3. Bihar4. Mahanadi project 4. Madhya Pradesh

Choose the correct Option(a) 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4(b) 1-1, 2-4, 3-3, 4-2(c) 1-1, 2-3, 3-4, 4-2(d) 1-1, 2-2, 3-4, 4-3

90. Consider the following regardingCloud Burst:

1. It is charecterized by sudden andheavy downpour.

2. Generally, cumulous-nimbusclouds which can extend upto aheight of 15km above the sealevel are involved.

3. The hard rain characteristics ofCloud burst is caused by a

phenomenon known as LangmuirPrecipitation.

Choose the correct option(a) All are true (b) 1 and 2 only(c) 1 only (d) 1 and 3 only

91. The main cause for Kalahari being adesert is

(a) The cold currents near the coast

(b) Its location on the west coast in thetropics

(c) The warm currents near the coast


92. Duns/ Doons are characteristicfeature of Himalayan ranges they arerelated to(a) River valleys(b) Small river streams(c) Dry river valleys(d) Himalayan slopes

93. If you travel through the Himalayas,you are likely to see which of thefollowing plants naturally growingthere?

1. Oak2. Rhododendron3. SandalwoodSelect the correct answer(a) 1 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3


94. Which one is wrongly matched?1. Labrador-Cold current - North

Atlantic Ocean

2. Kurile current-Warm current-North Pacific Ocean

3. Peru-Cold current-South PacificOcean

4. Aghulus - Warm current - IndianOcean

Choose from the below Options(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) 1 and 2 only (d) None

95. China, Malaysia, Philippines andTaiwan claim sovereignty on which ofthe following island in South ChinaSea?

(a) Caroline Island

(b) Spratly Island

(c) Senkaku Island

(d) Mariana Island

96. Consider the following statementsA. Knot is an area from where

mountains seem to be radiatingout.

B. Pamir knot is the only Knot in theworld.

C. Mount. K2 is the highest peak inIndia it belongs to Himalayanranges.

D. Himalayas are in between Nangaparbat and Namcha barwa.

(a) All are true

(b) All are false

(c) A and D are true

(d) B and C are true.

97. Which among the following are part ofPurvanchal Hills

A. Patkai HillsB. Mizo HillsC. Naga HillsD. Manipuri Hills(a) All are false (b) All are true

(c) Only A is true (d) Only C is false

98. Consider the following statements:A. A Gulf is a deep inlet of sea with a

narrow mouth

B. The city of Surat is at the mouthof Tapi

C. Gulf of Mannar is the onlymaritime biosphere reserve ofIndia

D. Tapi, Narmada, Sabarmati, Mahiend in Arabian Sea.


(a) A, B, C are true

(b) B, C, D are true

(c) All are true

(d) All are false.

99. Which of the following are componentsof Sethu Samudram project?

A. Digging up of adams bridgeB. Widening and deepening of Palk

Strait

(a) Only A is true (b) Only B is true

(c) Both are true (d) Both are false.

100. Consider the following and identifywrongly matched ones.

(a) Aravallis - precambrian foldmountains - Gurushikar is highestpeak

(b) Eastern Ghats - Archeanmountains - Mahendragiri ishighest peak

(c) Western Ghats - Precambrianmountains - Anamudi is highestpeak

(d) Sikkim- Kanchenjunga- Himalayas

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