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Q.1) With respect to the seismic waves consider the following statements:

1. Primary waves travel to and fro in the line of propagation and travel only in
liquid medium
2. Secondary waves travel perpendicular to the line of propagation and they travel
both in solid and liquid medium.
Which amongst the above statements is /are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.1) Solution (d)

Basic Information:
• Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth's layers, and are
a result of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, magma movement, large landslides
and large man-made explosions that give out low-frequency acoustic energy.
• The place of occurrence of an earthquake is called ‘focus’ and the place which
experiences the seismic event first is called ‘epicenter’.
• Epicenter is located on the earth’s surface and focus is always inside the earth.
• The propagation velocity of seismic waves depends on density and elasticity of
the medium as well as the type of wave. Velocity tends to increase with depth
through Earth's crust and mantle, but drops sharply going from the mantle to the
outer core.
• Seismic waves are generally divided into 1. Primary waves, 2. Secondary waves
and 3. Surface waves.

Primary waves:
• They are called longitudinal waves or compressional waves and are analogous to
sound waves where particles move to and fro in the line of propagation.
• They travel both in solid and liquid medium.

Secondary Waves:
o They are called transverse or distortional waves and are analogues to the
water ripples where particles move perpendicular to the line of
propagation.
o They cannot travel through liquid medium.

Surface waves:
● They are called long period waves
● They generally affect only the surface of the earth and die at
smaller depth but are considered destructive compared to the ‘p’
and ‘s’ waves.

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Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Incorrect

Primary waves travel both in solid and Secondary waves travel only in solid
liquid medium. medium.


Q.2) Various sources of energy (Heat) act as force for the movement of plates in
the earth crust. Which among the following are the sources of such energy?
1. Radioactive decay
2. Tidal forces generated due to attraction between SUN and MOON.
3. Residual heat from earth’s formation.

Choose the correct option.

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) Solution (b)

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Basic Information:

● As per the Plate tectonic theory, the surface of the earth and the interior are
dynamic. The mobile rock beneath the rigid plates is believed to be moving in a
circular manner.

● Heat within the earth comes from two main sources: radioactive decay and
residual heat. This heat melts the rock beneath the plates and gives mobility. The
mobile rock beneath the rigid plates is believed to be moving in a circular
manner. The heated material rises to the surface, spreads and begins to cool, and
then sinks back into deeper depths. This cycle is repeated over and over to
generate a convection cell. This slow movement of mantle below the plates
drives their movement.

Image: Convective cell

● The radioactive decay of naturally occurring chemical elements like uranium,

thorium, and potassium releases energy in the form of heat which slowly
migrates toward the Earth's surface.

● Residual heat is gravitational energy left over from the formation of the Earth 4.6
billion years ago by the "falling together" and compression of cosmic debris.

Q.3) Which among the following is the evidence of Continental Drift theory
proposed by Alfred Wegener?

a) Presence of Volcanic ridges along the mid-atlantic seabed.

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b) Evidence of paleomagnetism along the atlantic seabed.

c) Evidence of Carboniferous glaciation of Brazil, South Africa and peninsular India.

d) Evidence of earthquakes along the coasts of the Atlantic ocean.

Q.3) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

According to Alfred Wegener’s Continental drift theory earth’s land had once been
joined into a single supercontinent surrounded by an ocean. This continental mass
started breaking up about 200 million years ago. Since then the pieces had moved to
their present positions and are still moving.

Evidences in support of the theory

1. “Jig saw” fit- Wegener was struck by the geographical similarity between the
opposite coasts of the Atlantic Ocean. The outlines of the two coasts appears to
be the detached portion of the other ie. The east coast of north and South
America can be exactly fit into the left coast of Africa and Europe.
2. Geological structure- there is remarkable similarity in geological structure
along the two coasts of Atlantic. The best example is provided by the
Appalachian mountains of North America which come right up to the coast and
continue their trend across the ocean in old Hercynian Mountains of south west
Ireland, Wales and central Europe. The opposite coasts of Africa and Brazil
display even greater resemblance in their structure and rocks.

3. Permo-carboniferous glaciations- it presents a strong proof that at one point
of time these land masses were assembled together , since the evidence of this
glaciation are found in Brazil, Falkland island, South Africa, Indian peninsula as
well as Australia. It is difficult to explain these extensive glaciations on the basis
of existing distribution of landmass and water. According to Wegener at the time
of Pangaea, the South Pole was situated near Durban of the present coast of
South Africa.

4. Similar Fossil remains of terrestrial animals are found on both coasts of the
Atlantic. This cannot be possible if the two landmasses were not joined as it is
quite impossible for these animals to swim across the Atlantic.

Q.4) What does the term ‘Isostasy’ refer to?

a) Mechanical stability between the upstanding relief features and low lying basins
on a rotating earth.
b) Line joining similar relief features on the earth’s surface.
c) Line joining similar relief features on ocean bed.

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d) Energy equilibrium attained in the earth’s interior due heat transfer between
various layers within the earth.

Q.4) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● The term “Isostasy” is derived from “Isostasios”, a word of Greek language

meaning the state of being in balance.
● Different relief features of varying magnitude for example mountains, plateaus,
plains, lakes etc standing on the earth's surface are probably balanced by certain
definite principal on a rotating earth. Otherwise, these would have not been
maintained in their present form.
● Any disturbance in this balance results in violent earth movements and tectonic
events.
● Thus ‘Isostasy’ is defined as the mechanical stability between the upstanding
relief features and the low lying basins on a rotating earth.

Q.5) Which of the following landforms are formed by wind?

1. Yardang
2. Loess
3. Sand spit
4. Arete
5. Zeugen

Choose the correct option.

a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 5 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
d) All of the above

Q.5) Solution (b)

Explanation:

Agents Erosive landforms Depositional Landforms

V-Shape valley, potholes, Oxbow lake, flood plain,

waterfalls, plunge pools, braided channel, riverine
Fluvial / Water
cascades, rapids, meanders island, natural levees, delta,
channel/river

Blowout, mushroom rock, Sand dunes, siefs, Nephka,

Yardang, Driekanter,

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Aeolian/Wind Demoiselles, zeugen Loess

Arete, Cirque, Horn, U- Outwash plain, eskers,

shape valley, Hanging drumlin, kettle holes, kame,
Glacial
valley, Fjord morain

Sea waves Notch, Cave, stack, cove, Beach, sand bar, hook, loop,
tombolo

Q.6) Which among the following are active volcanoes?

1. Mt. Cameroon.
2. Mt. Vesuvius.
3. Mt. Chimborazo.
4. Mt. Etna.
5. Mt Stromboli.

Choose the correct option

a) 2, 4 and 5 only
b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
d) All of the above

Q.6) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Active Volcanoes Dormant Volcanoes Extinct Volcanoes.

Mt. Cameroon, Mt Etna, Mt. Mauna Kea, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Chimborazo, Ben Navis,
Vesuvius, Mt Stromboli, Mt Mt. Hood, Mt.Pelee Mt Kulal, Mt. Buninyong.
Saint Helena, Barren Island,
Mt.Fuji.

Q.7) “Gutenberg Discontinuity” in the earth’s interior is found between which

layers?

a) Between mantle and core.

b) Between upper and lower crust.
c) Between upper mantle and lower mantle.
d) Between crust and mantle.

Q.7) Solution (a)

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Basic Information:

Layers and discontinuities according to chemical properties

Discontinuity Layer/Sub layer

Conrad Discontinuity Upper crust and lower crust

Mohorovicic Discontinuity Crust and mantle

Repetti Discontinuity Upper mantle and lower mantle

Gutenberg Discontinuity Mantle and core

Lehman Discontinuity Outer core and inner core

Q.8) The drainage pattern of an area depends on various factors. Which among
the following are the factors controlling the drainage pattern?

1. Rock type.
2. Geologic Structure.
3. Denudational history.
4. Climatic Conditions.

Choose the correct option

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

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c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above

Q.8) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● The flow of water through a particular channel is called drainage.

● In geomorphology, drainage systems, also known as river systems, are the
patterns formed by the streams, rivers, and lakes in a particular drainage basin.
● Drainage pattern means spatial arrangement and form of drainage system in
terms of geometrical shapes in the areas of different rock types, geologic
structure, climatic conditions and denudational history.
● Various drainage patterns include.
1. Trellised Drainage pattern: In this form the primary tributaries flow in
parallel and secondary tributaries join them at right angles. Majorly found
in higher altitudes of Himalayas.
2. Dendritic Drainage pattern: In this form, the network of tributaries of
various orders and magnitudes of the trunk or the master stream
resembles the branches and roots of a tree. Best examples include the
basins of river Cauvery, Mahanadi etc.
3. Radial Drainage pattern: In this form, the streams diverge from central
higher point. examples include the drainage pattern formed by South
Koel, Subarnarekha in the Ranchi Plateau.
4. Centripetal Drainage pattern: In this form, the streams converge at a
point which is generally a depression or a basin. Best example is the
Kathmandu Valley of Nepal.
5. Annular Drainage pattern: In this form, the tributaries of the master
stream are developed in the form of a circle. The sonapet dome of
Uttaranchal presents the best example of this type of pattern.

Q.9) Which among the following is the major difference between the ‘Geysers’ and
‘Hot Springs’?

a) Geysers spout hot water without any explosion while Hot springs spout hot
water explosively.
b) Geysers are found in any part of the world while hot springs are specific to
volcanic areas.
c) Geysers spout hot water explosively while hot springs spout hot water without
any explosion.
d) Geysers spout hot water continuously while hot springs spout water
intermittently.

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Q.9) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

Geysers:

● Geysers are fountains of hot water and superheated steam that may spout up to a
height of 150 feet from the earth’s beneath.
● The jet of water is usually emitted with an explosion.
● They are associated with volcanic regions or volcanic activity.
● Examples include Great Geyser of Iceland, Yellowstone National Park etc.

Hot Springs:

● In hot springs water rises to the surface without any explosion.

● In this water sinks deep enough beneath the surface to be heated by the interior
forces.
● Such springs contain dissolved minerals.
● Examples include the hot springs of Yellowstone national park.

Q.10) Which among the following landforms are associated with the mature stage
of development?

1. Gorges
2. Wide river valleys

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3. Oxbow lakes.
4. Waterfalls
5. Meanders

Choose the correct option

a) 2, 3 and 5 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
d) All of the above

Q.10) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

According to the Davis’s Cycle of Erosion there are three stages in the landform
development. Youth stage, Matured stage and old stage

Stage of Development Landforms

Youth V-shaped valleys, rapids, streams, gorges,

waterfalls

Mature Wide shaped valleys, meanders, Oxbow

lakes, river capture

Old stage Undulating plain, Peneplain

Q.11) What does the term ‘Knickpoint’ in landform development refer to?

a) An elevated platform from which glacier descends.

b) Sharp bend in the river flow.
c) Part of a river where there is a sharp change in channel slope.
d) A landform associated with the old stage of development in denudational
chronology.

Q.11) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● In geomorphology, a knickpoint or Nickpoint is part of a river or channel where

there is a sharp change in channel slope, such as a waterfall or lake.
● Knickpoints reflect different conditions and processes on the river, often caused
by previous erosion due to glaciation or variance in lithology.
● In the cycle of erosion model, knickpoints advance one cycle upstream, or inland,
replacing an older cycle.

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● They are the result of rejuvenation.

Q.12) With respect to the Igneous rocks consider the following statements.

1. They are crystalline in structure.

2. They contain fossils.
3. They are resistant.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) All three.

Q.12) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● Igneous rock or magmatic rock, is one of the three main rock types, the others
being sedimentary and metamorphic.
● They are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten rock from beneath
the earth's crust.

Properties:

1. They are crystalline in structure.

2. They do not occur in strata (layers) and do not contain fossils.
3. They are hard and resistant compared to other rocks.
● In terms of origin there are two main classes of igneous rocks.
1. Plutonic Rocks: These are formed at some depth in the earth's crust. They
have cooled and solidified slowly so that large easily recognisable crystals
have been formed. e.g, granite, gabbro etc.

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2. Volcanic rocks: They are molten rocks poured out of volcanoes as lavas.
They solidify rapidly on earth's surface. e,g basalt.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3

Correct Incorrect Correct

They are normally They do not contain fossils. They are hard and resistant
crystalline in structure Sedimentary rocks contain due to the slow process of
fossils. cooling and solidification.

Q.13) With respect to the metamorphic rocks consider the following pairs:

Parent rock Metamorphic rock

1. Clay Slate.
2. Sandstone Marble.
3. Granite Gneiss.
4. Shale Schist.

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.13) Solution (c)

Explanation:

● The metamorphic rock structure and feature depends on the parent rock.
Through various agents of climate and time period the parent rock converts into
metamorphic rock.

Parent rock Metamorphic rock

Clay Slate

Limestone Marble

Sandstone Quartzite

Granite Gneiss

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Shale Schist and slate

Coal Graphite

Q.14) Which one of the following statements is the correct definition of Exorheic
drainage basins?

a) These are inland drainage basins which do not drain into the ocean.
b) These are drainage basins that ultimately drain into the ocean.
c) These are drainage basins having features of erosional surfaces.
d) These are drainage basins in the karst Cuesta Topography.

Q.14) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● An endorheic basin is a limited drainage basin that normally retains water and
allows no outflow to other external bodies of water, such as rivers or oceans, but
converges instead into lakes or swamps, permanent or seasonal, that equilibrate
through evaporation. Such a basin may also be referred to as a closed or terminal
basin or as an internal drainage system or interior drainage basin.
● Exorheic, or open lakes drain into a river, or other body of water that ultimately
drains into the ocean.

Q.15) Landforms produced by the chemical weathering of carbonate rocks are

called Karst Topography. Which among the following are necessary conditions for
the formation of Karst topography?

1. Presence of massive limestones.

2. Carbonate rocks should be non-porous.
3. Carbonate rocks should be highly folded and faulted.
4. Substantial rainfall in the area.

Choose the correct option

a) 1, 3 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) All of the above

Q.15) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

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● Karst is a topography formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as

limestone, dolomite, and gypsum. It is characterized by underground drainage
systems with sinkholes and caves.
● Conditions for development of Karst topography:
1. Limestone must be massive, thickly bedded.
2. Limestones should not be porous wherein permeability is largely
controlled by joints and not by mass of the limestone. If they are porous
then water will pass through the rock mass and the whole rock will
become weak and will collapse.
3. The carbonate rocks should be very close to the ground surface so that
rainwater may easily and quickly infiltrate into the beds of limestone and
may corrode the rocks to form solutional landforms.
4. The limestones should be highly folded, fractured or faulted.
5. There should be enough rainfall so that the required amount of water is
available to dissolve carbonate rocks.

Q.16) With respect to the hypothesis of Sea-Floor spreading, consider the

following statements.

1. Occurrence of shallow-foci earthquakes along mid-oceanic ridges.

2. Similar magnetic properties of rocks equidistant on either side of the crest of the
mid-oceanic ridges.

Which among the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.16) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

Sea-Floor Spreading:

● Seafloor spreading is a process that occurs at mid-ocean ridges, where new

oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and then gradually moves away
from the ridge.
● Seafloor spreading helps explain continental drift in the theory of plate tectonics.
● The hypothesis of seafloor spreading was forwarded by Harry Hammond Hess.
● The ocean floor that gets pushed due to volcanic eruptions at the crest, sinks
down at the oceanic trenches and gets consumed. Hence the oceanic crust is

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simultaneously formed at the mid-oceanic ridge and consumed at oceanic

trenches. Thus, ocean crust rocks are much younger than the continental rocks.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

According to the hypothesis of seafloor

spreading, constant eruptions at the crest
of oceanic ridges caused the rupture of the
In the mid-oceanic ridge areas, the oceanic crust and the new lava wedges into
earthquake foci have shallow depths. it, pushing the oceanic crust on either side.
Thus the rocks equidistant on either side of
the crest of mid-oceanic ridges show
remarkable similarities in terms of the
period of formation, chemical compositions
and magnetic properties.

Q.17) With respect to the intrusive landforms consider the following

1. Sills: Horizontal intrusion of magma.

2. Phacolith: Dome-shaped mass of igneous rocks.
3. Laccolith: lens shaped mass of igneous rocks.
4. Lopolith: Saucer shape intrusion of magma.
Which of the above landforms are correctly defined?

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a) 1 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All four

Q.17) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● Volcanic landforms are divided into extrusive and intrusive landforms based on
whether magma cools within the crust or above the crust.
● Magma while thrusting its way up to the surface may cool and solidify within the
crust as plutonic rocks resulting in intrusive landforms.
● Magma that reach the surface and solidify form the extrusive landforms.

Intrusive landforms:

● Sills: When an intrusion of molten magma is made horizontally along the

bedding planes of sedimentary rocks, the resulting intrusion is called a Sill.
● Dyke: Magma injected vertically are called Dykes.
● Laccolith: It is a large blister with a dome-shaped upper surface and a level base
fed by the pipe like conduit from below.
● Lopolith: It is saucer shaped intrusion.
● Phacolith: It is a lens-shaped intrusion.

Q.18) What does the term ‘Nappe’ refer to?

a) A recumbent fold with one of its limbs perpendicular to the other.

b) A monoclinal fold with both limbs at gentle slope.
c) A symmetrical fold with both limbs inclined to each other.
d) Sheet of rock that has been moved a distance of about 2 km or more from its
original position by faulting or folding.

Q.18) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● In geomorphology Nappe refers to a large body or sheet of rock that has been
moved a distance of about 2 km or more from its original position by faulting or
folding.
● It is the result of complex folding mechanisms caused by intense horizontal
movement and resulting compressive force.
● A nappe may be the hanging wall of a low-angle thrust fault (a fracture in the
rocks of the Earth’s crust caused by contraction), or it may be a large recumbent

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fold (i.e., an undulation in the stratified rocks of the Earth’s crust having an
essentially horizontal axial plane).
● Both processes position older rocks over younger rocks.
● In places, erosion may cut into the nappe so deeply that a circular or elliptical
patch of the younger, underlying rock is exposed and completely surrounded by
the older rock; this patch is called a fenster, or window.

Q.19) Consider the following statements with respect to fold mountains.

1. They are the youngest mountains on the earth’s surface.

2. These are formed due to the folding of the igneous rocks only.

Which among the above statement is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.19) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● Fold mountains are formed due to folding of crustal rocks by compressive forces
generated by endogenetic forces coming from within the earth.
● These are the youngest, highest and extensive mountains of the world and are
found in all continents.
● Examples include Rockies, Andes, Alps, Himalayas etc.
● On the basis of the nature of folds they are categorised into simple folded
mountains (folds are arranged in simple wave-like pattern) and complex folded
mountains (they have complex structure of intensely compresses folds).

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Statement analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

Fold mountains are the youngest compared The lithological characteristics of folded
to block mountains on the earth’s surface. mountains reveal that these have been
formed due to folding of sedimentary and
Igneosu rocks by strong compressive
forces.
Folding is rarely seen in metamorphic
rocks.

Q.20) ‘Exfoliation’ is a type of

a) Mechanical weathering caused by fluvial processes.

b) Chemical weathering caused by glacial processes.
c) Mechanical weathering caused by unloading and expansion.
d) Chemical weathering caused due to acid rain.

Q.20) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals as well as wood and
artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and
biological organisms. Weathering occurs in situ (on site), that is, in the same
place, with little or no movement.
● There are two types of weathering
1. Physical or mechanical weathering.
2. Chemical weathering.

Exfoliation:

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● It is a form of mechanical weathering. Also known as onion weathering.

● It refers to the peeling off concentric shells of rocks due to combined actions of
heat and wind in the arid and semi-arid regions and monsoon lands.
● It is more common over crystalline rocks.
● When a mass of rock is exposed by weathering and removal of the overlying
rock, there is a decrease in the confining pressure on the rock, and the rock
expands. This unloading promotes cracking of the rock, known as exfoliation.
● The outer shells of the rocks become loose due to alternate expansion and
contraction due to high temperature during day time and comparatively low
temperature during night time respectively and these loosened shells are
removed (peeled off) by strong winds.
● Example: Kanke dome near Ranchi exhibits the best example of such a
weathering process.

Q.21) With respect to the geological history of India consider the following
statements.

1. Over two-thirds of the peninsular surface is covered by Archaean rock Gneiss.

2. Gondwana rocks contain about 98 percent of coal reserves of India.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.21) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● Geologically Indian rock system can be divided into four major divisions.
1. The Archaean Rock System (about 4000-1000 million years ago)
2. The Purana Rock System (1400-600 million year ago)
3. The Dravidian Rock System (600-300 million years ago)
4. The Aryan Rock System (300 million years ago to recent times)
● The Archaean system is the oldest and they include two groups 1. Archaean
group of Gneiss and Schists and 2. Dharwar system.
● The Purana system includes two major groups 1. The Cuddapah system and 2.
The Vindhyan system.
● The Dravidian system is mostly found in extra-peninsular regions and they
consist of abundant fossils. The rocks of cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian
and Carboniferous periods are included in the Dravidian system.

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● The Aryan rock system is the newest and includes Gondwana rock system,
Triassic system, Jurassic system, tertiary system (Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene
and Pleistocene)) and Cretaceous system. The Deccan Trap of the peninsular
block belongs to this period.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

The Archaean system of Gneiss covers The Gondwana system belongs to the
about two-thirds of the peninsular block. Aryan rock system. It consists of
They are azoic and highly crystalline in sandstones with some shales and clays.
structure. They are continental origin, fluviatile and
lacustrine deposits laid down in
geosynclinal troughs on ancient plateau
surface. The main areas of these rocks are
in the peninsula along the Damodar valley
in Jharkhand, along Mahanadi valley in
Chhattisgarh and Orissa, in southern
parts of Madhyapradesh and a series of
troughs along the Godavari.

Economically they are significant because

over 98 percent of the coal reserves of
India belong to this rock system.

Q.22) Which of the following are categorised as glacial lakes in India?

1. Roopkund
2. Chandra tal
3. Surajkund
4. Tsongmo
5. Wular.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1, 2, 4 and 5
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 1, 2, 3 and 5

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d) All of the Above.

Q.22) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

List of Glacial Lakes in India:

Lake State/region

Roopkund Uttarakhand

Chandra Tal Himachal Pradesh

Tsongmo Sikkim

Homkund Uttarakhand

Kedartal Uttarakhand

Satopanth Tal Uttarakhand

Suraj Tal Himachal Pradesh

Kailash Kund Manasarovar region.

Gurudongmar Sikkim

Sheshnag Kashmir

Kaunsarnag Kashmir

Q.23) Which of the following evidence shows that the Himalayas are still rising?

1. Fossil formations of the Shivalik hills are also found in Tibetan plateau.
2. Dessication of lakes of Tibet.
3. Frequent occurrence of earthquakes in Himalayas.
4. Terraces found at the valley sides in the valley regions of the Himalayas.

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Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above.

Q.23) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● Many geologists have opined that the process of upliftment of the Himalayas is
not yet complete and it is still under process. Following evidence can be cited to
prove that Himalayas are still rising.
1. Fossil Formations:

Some fossil formations found in the Shivalik hills and the TIbet plateau
are similar indicating similar climate conditions in the past in both areas.
Tibetan plateau has since risen to its present elevation.

2. Dessication of lakes:

Dessication of lakes has been observed within the recent past.

Surrounding these lakes, the sand and gravel terraces at higher levels
above the present water level proves that water stood at much higher
level till recent times.

3. Occurrence of earthquakes:

Indicates that Himalayas have not yet attained Isostatic Equilibrium and
they still continue to rise.

4. Youthful stage of Himalayan rivers:

Himalayan rivers are still in their youthful stage with proof of

rejuvenation.

5. Terraces on valley sides:

Terraces found at the valley sides suggests rejuvenation of the valley

region due to the uplift.

Q.24) Consider the following statements.

1. Dafla, Miri, Abor and Mishmi hills in Arunachal Pradesh are part of the Shivalik
range.
2. ‘Duns’ are the seasonal streams found on the Southern side of the Shivaliks.

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Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above.

Q.24) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● The Shivalik comprises the outermost range of the Himalayas and is called the
outer himalayas.
● It assumes a HogBack appearance due to its steep slopes.
● It runs almost parallel to lesser himalayas for a distance of about 2400 kms from
the Potwar Plateau to the Brahmaputra valley.
● The width of the Shivaliks varies from 50 kms in Himachal Pradesh to less than
15 kms in Arunachal Pradesh.
● The Shivaliks have been formed of sands, gravels and conglomerates of the Mid-
Pleistocene period.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

Shivaliks are known by different names in The southern slopes of the Shivaliks are
different areas. They are called completely devoid of the forest cover
particularly in Punjab and Himachal
1. Jammu Hills in Jammu
Pradesh. These are highly dissected by
2. Dafla, Miri, Abor and Mishmi hills several seasonal streams locally called
in Arunachal Pradesh.
‘Chos’.
3. Dhang range
4. Dundwa range of Uttarakhand.
5. Chiria Ghat hills of Nepal.
‘Duns’ or ‘Duars’ are plainal areas formed
due to the draining away of the lakes in
the himalayan regions. This occurs
because the rivers cut their way through
the ranges and drains the lakes formed
earlier. The Duns are fertile areas.

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Q.25) Which of the following is/are correctly matched with respect to the location
of the passes of the Himalayas?

Pass State

1. Aghil Pass Jammu and Kashmir

2. Chang la Himachal Pradesh.
3. Bom Di la Sikkim
4. Shipki la Himachal Pradesh

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 4 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) All of the above.

Q.25) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Name of the state Name of the passes

Mintaka Pass, Parpik Pass, Khunjerab

pass, Aghil Pass, Banihal pass, Chang La,
Jammu Kashmir,
Khardung La, Lanak La, Pir panjal, Qara
Tag La, Imis La, Pensi La, Zoji La

Himachal Pradesh Bara Lacha La, Debsa Pass, Rohtang pass,

Shipki la,

Uttarakhand Lipu Lekh, Mana Pass, Mangsha Dhura,

Niti Pass, Muling La.

Sikkim Nathu la, Jelep la.

Bom Di La, Dihang Pass, Yonggyap Pass,

Dipher Pass, Kumjawng Pass, Hpungan
Arunachal Pradesh
Pass, Chankan Pass

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Q.26) What does the term ‘Tarai’ with respect to physiography of Northern plains
of India refer to?

a) Coarse pebble belt along the foothills of the Shivaliks.

b) A marshy tract south of the Bhabar region in the Northern plains.
c) Old alluvium belt north of Bhangar region in Northern plains.
d) Newer alluvium belt north of Bhangar region in Northern Plains.

Q.26) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● The Tarai is a lowland region in northern India and southern Nepal that lies
south of the outer foothills of the Himalayas, the Sivalik Hills, and north of the
Indo-Gangetic Plain.
● This lowland belt is characterised by tall grasslands, scrub savannah, sal forests
and clay rich swamps.
● It is a 15-30 km wide marshy tract running parallel to the south of the Bhabar
region in the Northern plains.
● Rivers reemerge in this region which makes the area wet.
● Most of the area in Punjab, Uttarpradesh and Uttarakhand is converted for
agriculture purposes.

Q.27) With respect to the ‘Doabs’ of the Punjab Plains, which of the following are
correctly matched?

Doab Location

1. Chaj Doab Between Chenab and Jhelum rivers.

2. Sind Sagar Doab Between Jhelum-Chenab and the Indus rivers.
3. Rachna Doab Between Ravi and Chenab rivers.
4. Bari Boab Between Beas and the Ravi rivers.

Choose the correct option:

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a) 1 and 4 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above.

Q.27) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● The land between two rivers is known as ‘Doabs’.

● They are predominantly present in the Punjab Plains in Northern India.

Doab Between the rivers

Bist-Jalandhar Doab Between Beas and the Sutlej

Bari Doab Between Beas and the Ravi

Rachna Doab Between the Ravi and the Chenab

Chaj Doab Between the Chenab and the Jhelum

Sind Sagar Doab Between the Jhelum-chenab and Indus.

Q.28) Consider the following Himalayan Mountains.

1. Nandadevi
2. Kamet
3. Makalu
4. Dhaulagiri

Arrange the above from west to east direction.

a) 2-1-4-3
b) 2-1-3-4
c) 1-2-4-3
d) 1-2-3-4

Q.28) Solution (a)

Explanation:

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● From west to east direction Kamet comes first followed by Nandadevi, Dhaulagiri
and Makalu.

Refer to the Map below.

Q.29) Consider the following statements

1. Karewas are thick deposits of glacial clay embedded with moraines.

2. Karewas are significant for the cultivation of Zafran.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only.
b) 2 only.
c) Both 1 and 2.
d) Neither 1 nor 2.

Q.29) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● Karewas are glacio-fluvial lacustrine deposits of the Pliestocene age.

● They are predominant in the Valley of kashmir and the Bhadarwah of the Jammu
division.
● Karewas were formed during the Pleistocene Period (1 million years ago), when
the entire Valley of Kashmir was under water. Due to the rise of Pirpanjal, the
drainage was impounded and a lake of about 5000 sq. km area was developed
and thus a basin was formed. Subsequently, the lake was drained through

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Bramulla gorge. The deposits left in the process are known as karewas. The
thickness of karewas is about 1400 m.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

They are lacustrine deposits of glacial The valley of Kashmir is known for Zafran
clay embedded with the moraines and cultivation (local name for Saffron) grown
other deposits. in the Karewa soils.

Q.30) What does the term ‘Dhrian’ with respect to Rajasthan deserts refer to?

a) Shifting sand dunes.

b) Oasis in the middle of the desert.
c) Dried up lakes.
d) Small Underground streams.

Q.30) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● The sand dunes which are shifted as the windblown sand settlement in the Thar
Desert are called the Dhrians.
● This is the local name which is given to the sand dunes of the Rajasthan Thar
Desert.
● The depression of the sand which is blown from the Thar Desert of Rajasthan is
called the Dhand.
● ‘Rohi’ is the fertile tract formed due to the drainage of the small streams
originating from the Aravallis.

Q.31) Which of the following are categorised as saline lakes?

1. Sambhar lake.
2. Chilika lake.
3. Kolleru Lake.
4. Pulicat Lake.
5. Loktak lake

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Choose the correct option:

a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) All of the above.

Q.31) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Saline Water Lakes in India Freshwater Lakes in India

Sambhar lake, Chilika lake, Pulikat lake, Kolleru lake, Loktak lake, Sardar Sarovar
Pongong Tso lake, Vembanad lake, lake, Indira Sagar lake, Chandratal, suraj
Degana lake, Didwana lake, Kuchaman in tal, Deepor Beel. Sheshnag, Tso Moriri etc.
Rajasthan etc

Q.32) Consider the following statements with respect to the peninsular plateau of
India.

1. ‘Malnad’ refers to the rolling plains with low granitic hills in southern India.
2. The topography of Ranchi Plateau in Chotanagpur division is marked by the
rounded hills of massive granite.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.32) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● The peninsular plateau constitutes the largest physiographic division of India

facing Bay of Bengal in the east and the Arabian Sea in the west.
● It is like a tableland composed of the old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic
rocks
● Its maximum length from Pachmarhi in the North to Cape Camorin in the South
is 1600 Km and its maximum width from Sahyadri in the west to the Rajmahal
Hills in the east is 1400 Kms.

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● The plateau can be divided into five distinct subdivisions. 1. The Western Hills, 2.
North Deccan Plateau, 3. South Deccan Plateau, 4. Eastern Plateau and 5. Eastern
Hills.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

‘Malnad’ refers to the hilly area bordering The Chotanagpur plateau in Eastern India
the Sahyadri in the Karnataka plateau consists of Ranchi Plateau and the
(South Deccan Plateau). Hazaribagh plateau.

‘Maidan’ refers to the rolling plains in Ranchi plateau consists of the rounded
north Karnataka consisting of the small granitic hills and slightly elevated
granitic hills. terraces of older flood plains.

Q.33) Consider the following statements.

1. The Nilgiris join the Sahyadris near Gudalur.

2. The western ghats is separated from the main Sahyadri range by the palghat gap.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.33) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● The Western Ghats or the Sahyadris form the western edge of the Deccan
tableland.
● They run in north-south direction parallel and close to the Arabian Sea coast
from Tapi valley (21 degree North latitude) to a little north of Kanniyakumari
(11 degree North Latitude) for a distance of 1600 kms.

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● Western ghats are steep sided, terraced, flat topped hills or cliffs presenting
steppe topography.
● They are subdivided into 1. Northern Section (from 21-16 degree north latitude),
2. Middle Sahyadri (from 16 degree upto Nilgiris) and 3. The Southern section
(From Palghat gap upto kanyakumari).

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Nilgiris join the Sahyadris near Gudalur. Palghat gap presents a sudden break in
They rise abruptly to over 2000 mts and the continuity of the Sahyadri range. The
mark the junction of western ghats and southern part of the western ghats is
eastern ghats. separated from the main sahyadris by the
palghat gap. The gap is a rift valley
formed by the subsidence of the land
between two parallel fault lines.

Q.34) Brahmaputra is the longest river in North-eastern India. With reference to

this river, consider the following statements.

1. It originates in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near

Manasarovar lake.
2. It enters India in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh where it is known as the
Siang river.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.34) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● The Brahmaputra, called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, Siang River in Arunachal

Pradesh and Luit in Assam is a trans-boundary river which flows through China,
India and Bangladesh.

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● It is the ninth largest river in the world by discharge, and the 15th longest.
● With its origin in the Manasarovar Lake region, near the Mount Kailash, located
on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet as the Yarlung
Tsangpo River, it flows along southern Tibet to break through the Himalayas in
great gorges (including the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon) and into Arunachal
Pradesh.
● It flows southwest through the Assam Valley as Brahmaputra and south through
Bangladesh as the Jamuna.
● In the vast Ganges Delta, it merges with the Padma, the popular name of the river
Ganges in Bangladesh, and finally, after merging with Padma, it becomes the
Meghna and from here, it flows as Meghna river before emptying into the Bay of
Bengal.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Brahmaputra originates from the It enters India in the Indian State of

Chemayungdung glacier Arunachal Pradesh and is called Dihang
or Siang locally.

Q.35) Which of the following are the tributaries of the Godavari river?

1. Penganga
2. Ib
3. Wardha
4. Wainganga
5. Jonk

Choose the correct option:

a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 1, 3 and 4
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
d) All of the Above.

Q.35) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

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Name of the river Tributary

Ganga Alaknanda, Pindar, Mandakini,

Dhauliganga, Ramganga, Ghagra, Gandak,
Kosi.

Yamuna Chambal, Ken, Sind, Betwa.

Indus Ravi, Chenab, Beas, Jhelum, Satluj.

Mahanadi Ib, Mand, Hasdo, Sheonath, Ong, Jonk, Tel

Godavari Manjra, Penganga, Wainganga, Wardha,

Indravati, Sabari

Krishna Koyna, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Bhima,

Tungabhadra, Musi

Cauvery Harangi, Hemavati, Shimsha, Arkavati,

Lakshmana thirtha, Kabani

Narmada Hiran, Barna, Kolar, Burher, Banjar, Shar,

Tawa, Kundi

Tapi Purna, Betul, Patki, Ganjal, Dathranj,

Bokad, Amravati.

Q.36) Which fault separates Chota Nagpur Plateau from North Eastern Himalayan
Mountains?

a) Bhima fault
b) Malda fault
c) Meghalaya fault
d) None of the above

Q.36) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

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● In geology, a fault is a planar fracture or discontinuity in a volume of rock across

which there has been significant displacement as a result of rock-mass
movement. Large faults within the Earth's crust result from the action of plate
tectonic forces, with the largest forming the boundaries between the plates.
● Bhima Fault is in the Bhima basin in the peninsular plateau. It has undergone
significant seismic activities.
● Malda Fault is in West Bengal and separates Chotanagpur plateau from North
Eastern Himalayan ranges.

Q.37) With respect to the west flowing rivers of India consider the following
statements.

1. Although only about 3 percent of the arial extent of the basins of India is drained
by these rivers, they contain about 18 percent of the country’s water resources.
2. About six hundred small streams originate from the Western Ghats and flow into
the Arabian sea.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.37) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● Hundreds of small streams originating in the Western Ghats flow swiftly

westwards and join the Arabian Sea.
● But unique is the case of two major west flowing rivers narmada and Tapi. They
originate in the Vindhyan mountains and don't form valleys but instead they flow
through faults created due to the bending of the northern peninsula during the
formation process of Himalayas.
● The Peninsular rivers which fall into the Arabian Sea do not form deltas, but only
estuaries.
● Other west flowing rivers include Sabarmati, mahi, mandovi, Zuari, Rachol,
Kalinadi, Bedti, Sharavati, Netravati, Beypore, Pannam, Bharatapuzha, Periyar,
pamba etc.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

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Correct Correct

The areal extent of west flowing rivers is Western ghats is the source of several
just about 3 percent but they contain hundred small streams. All of them flow
about 18 percent of countrys water into the Arabian sea.
resources.

Q.38) Arrange the following rivers with decreasing order of the catchment area.

1. Ganga
2. Brahmaputra
3. Mahanadi
4. Godavari
5. Cauvery

Choose the correct option:

a) 1-2-3-4-5
b) 1-2-3-5-4
c) 1-2-4-3-5
d) 1-4-2-3-5

Q.38) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● Catchment area is the area of land from which the water flows into the river or
lake or pond.

Name of river Catchment areas (Sq kms)

Ganga 861452

Indus (In India) 321289

Brahmaputra 194413

Mahanadi 141589

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Godavari 312812

Cauvery 81155

Krishna 258948

Q.39) With respect to Island groups in India consider the following statements.

1. The great Andaman group of Islands in the North is separated by Ten degree
Channel from Nicobar group in the south.
2. Saddle peak in North Andaman is the highest peak in the Andaman and Nicobar.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.39) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● Andaman and Nicobar and the Lakshadweep group of Islands forms the largest
group of Islands far away from the Indian Coast.
● The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union territory of India comprising 572
islands of which 37 are inhabited, are a group of islands at the juncture of the
Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The territory is about 150 km north of Aceh
in Indonesia and separated from Thailand and Myanmar by the Andaman Sea. It
comprises two island groups, the Andaman Islands (partly) and the Nicobar
Islands, separated by the 150 km wide Ten Degree Channel, with the Andamans
to the north of this latitude, and the Nicobars to the south. The Andaman Sea lies
to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west.
● Lakshadweep, formerly known as the Laccadive, is a group of islands in the
Laccadive Sea, about 200 to 440 km off the southwestern coast of India. The
islands north of 11 degree north latitude are known as Amindivi Island while
those south of this latitude are called Cannonore Island. In the extreme south is
the Minicoy Island.

Statement Analysis:

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Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Ten degree channel separates Andaman Saddle peak with height measuring 737
group with the Nicobar group of Islands. mts is the highest peak in the North
Andaman.

Q.40) Which is the highest peak in the satpura range of peninsular India?

a) Dhupgarh
b) Astamba Dongar
c) Amarkantak
d) Guru Shikhar

Q.40) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● Satpura is a series of seven mountains running in an east-west direction south of

the Vindhyas and in between the Narmada and tapi, roughly parallel to the
rivers.
● Commencing from the rajpipla hills in the west, through the mahadev hills to the
Maikala range, it stretches for a distance of about 900kms.
● Dhupgarh (1350 m) near pachmarhi on Mahadev hills is the highest peak.
● The other peaks are Astamba Dongar (1325 m) and Amarkantak (1127 m).
● Guru Shikhar is highest peak in Aravalli range.

Q.41) Consider the following statements with reference to the structure of the
atmosphere:

1. The air temperature increases with height in the mesosphere.

2. Radio waves get reflected back to the earth in the mesosphere.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.41) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Structure of the Atmosphere:

The atmosphere can be divided into five layers according to the diversity of temperature
and density.

1. Troposphere
2. Stratosphere
3. Mesosphere
4. Thermosphere (Ionosphere)
5. Exosphere.

Troposphere:

• It is the lowermost layer of the atmosphere.

• The height of this layer is about 18 km on the equator and 8 km on the poles.

• The thickness of the troposphere is greatest at the equator because heat is

transported to great heights by strong convection currents.

• Troposphere contains dust particles and water vapour.

• All kinds of weather changes take place only in this layer.

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• The environmental temperature decreases with increasing height of the

atmosphere. It decreases at the rate of 1 degree Celsius for every 165 m of height.
This is called Normal Lapse Rate.

• The zone separating the troposphere from the stratosphere is known as tropopause.

• The air temperature at the tropopause is about – 80 degree Celsius over the equator
and about – 45 degree Celsius over the poles. The temperature here is nearly
constant, and hence, it is called tropopause.

Stratosphere:

• It extends up to a height of 50 km.

• The temperature remains almost the same in the lower part of this layer up to the
height of 20 km. After this, the temperature increases slowly with the increase in the
height. The temperature increases due to the presence of ozone gas in the upper
part of this layer.
• The air blows horizontally here. Therefore this layer is considered ideal for flying
aircraft.
• The upper limit of the stratosphere is known as stratopause.
Mesosphere:

• It extends up to a height of 80 km.

• In this layer, the temperature starts decreasing with increasing altitude and reaches
up to – 100 degree Celsius at the height of 80 km.

• Meteors or falling stars occur in this layer.

• The upper limit of the mesosphere is known as mesopause.

Thermosphere:

● This layer is located between 80 and 400 km above the mesopause.

● It contains electrically charged particles known as ions, and hence, it is known as the
ionosphere.
● Radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by this layer
and due to this, radio broadcasting has become possible.
● The temperature here starts increasing with heights.

Exosphere:

● The exosphere is the uppermost layer of the atmosphere.

● Gases are very sparse in this sphere due to the lack of gravitational force. Therefore,
the density of air is very less here.

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Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Incorrect

In the mesosphere, temperature decreases Radio waves are reflected back to earth in
with increasing height. the Ionosphere which is a part of
Thermosphere.

Q.42) Which of the following is the reason for jets to fly in the stratosphere?

a) Ozone present in the stratosphere can be used as fuel in jets.

b) Stability of the stratosphere.

c) The minus degree temperature in the troposphere makes it impossible for jets to fly.

d) In stratosphere jets go undetected due to density variations.

Q.42) Solution (b)

Explanation:

Commercial jet aircraft fly in the lower stratosphere to avoid the turbulence which is
common in the troposphere below. The stratosphere is very dry. Air here contains little
water vapour. Because of this, few clouds are found in this layer. Almost all clouds occur in
the lower, more humid troposphere. Hence, the stratosphere is relatively stable.

Q.43) With respect to the dust particles found in the atmosphere, consider the following
statements.

1. Higher concentration of dust particles are found in subtropical and temperate

regions.
2. Dust particles are found only in the lower stratosphere.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only

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c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.43) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

• Small solid particles like sea salts, fine soil, smoke-soot, ash, pollen etc constitute the
dust particles in the atmosphere.

• Dust particles act as hygroscopic nuclei around which water vapour condenses to
produce clouds.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

The higher concentration of dust particles is Usually, dust particles are found in the
found in the sub-tropical and temperate lower atmosphere. But sometimes the
regions due to the dry winds in comparison conventional currents carry them to higher
to the equatorial and polar regions. levels.

Q.44) Consider the following statements.

1. The insolation received by the earth is in long wave forms and the earth radiates
energy to the atmosphere in the short wave form.
2. ‘Loo’ in northern India is the result of an advection process.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.44) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Insolation:

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1. The energy received by the earth is known as incoming solar radiation or ‘Insolation’.

2. Insolation is determined by various factors like

• The rotation of earth on its axis.

• The angle of inclination of the Sun’s rays.

• The length of the day.

• The transparency of the atmosphere.

• The configuration of the land in terms of its aspects.

3. The first three factors have a larger influence than the last two.

Advection:

There are different ways of heating and cooling of the atmosphere.

Conduction: It takes place when two bodies of unequal temperature are in contact with one
another. Heat transfer takes place from warmer body to cooler body.

Convection: The process of vertical heating of the atmosphere is known as

convection. The air in contact with the earth rises vertically on heating in the form of
currents and further transmits the heat to the atmosphere by convection.

Advection: The transfer of heat through horizontal movement of the air is called
advection. In middle latitudes most of the diurnal (day and night) variation in daily
weather are caused by advection alone.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

Earth receives heat from the Sun in the In Tropical regions particularly in Northern
form of short wave radiations. It emits the India during summer, local winds called
terrestrial radiations in the form of long ‘loo’ are the result of an advection process.
wave radiations.

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Q.45) ‘Albedo’ refers to the overall reflectivity of an object or surface. Arrange the
following in descending order in terms of their “ALBEDO” value

1. Clouds
2. Snow
3. Forest
4. Charcoal
5. Deserts

Choose the correct code:

a) 4-3-5-1-2
b) 4-3-5-2-1
c) 2-1-5-3-4
d) 2-1-5-4-3

Q.45) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

The term albedo refers to the overall reflectivity of an object or surface, usually described as
a percentage the higher the albedo, the greater the amount of radiation reflected. Snow, for
example, has a very high albedo (as much as 95 percent), whereas a dark surface, such as
dense forest cover, can have an albedo as low as 14 percent.

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Q.46) With respect to the Coriolis Force, consider the following statements.

1. Coriolis force is maximum at the equator and minimum at the poles.

2. The speed of an object increases due to the coriolis force effect.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.46) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Coriolis effect: It is a deflecting force experienced due to rotation of earth. Because of

coriolis the air appears to turn towards its right in the northern hemisphere and towards its
left in the southern hemisphere. The coriolis always acts in the perpendicular direction of
the motion of air. It is zero at the equator and increases towards the poles.

The following are four basic points to remember about the Coriolis effect:

1. Regardless of the initial direction of motion, any freely moving object appears to
deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern
Hemisphere.
2. The apparent deflection is strongest at the poles and decreases progressively toward
the equator, where the deflection is zero.
3. The Coriolis effect is proportional to the speed of the object, and so a fast-moving
object is deflected more than a slower one.
4. The Coriolis effect influences direction of movement only; it does not change the
speed of an object.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Incorrect

Coriolis force effect is minimum at equator Coriolis affects only the direction of
and increases towards the pole movement of an object but not its speed.

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Q.47) What does the term ‘Geostrophic Wind” refers to?

a) It is the wind blowing parallel to the isobar due to the balance between the pressure
gradient force and the coriolis force.

b) It is the wind blowing perpendicular to the isobars due to the balance between the
pressure gradient force and the coriolis force.

c) It is the wind blowing in higher altitudes of the equator.

d) It is the wind blowing in the higher altitudes of the sub-tropical regions.

Q.47) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● The geostrophic wind is the theoretical wind that would result from an exact balance
between the Coriolis force and the pressure gradient force.
● The winds in the upper atmosphere, 2 - 3 km above the surface, are free from the
frictional effect of the surface and are controlled mainly by the pressure gradient
and the Coriolis force. When isobars are straight and when there is no friction, the
pressure gradient force is balanced by the Coriolis force and the resultant wind
blows parallel to the isobar. This wind is known as the geostrophic wind.

Q.48) With respect to the local winds which among the following are correctly matched?

Local Winds Country/region

1. Chinook America
2. Khamsin Libya
3. Foehn Spain
4. Loo India

Choose the correct option.

a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 1 and 4
d) All of the above

Q.48) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

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List of local winds:

Local Wind Country/Region

Chinook America

Foehn Switzerland

Loo India

HArmattan Sahara desert

Shamal Mesopotamia

Norwester New-Zealand

Khamsin Egypt

Gibli Libya

Chilli Tunisia

Mistral Spain and France

Bora Adriatic sea

Blizzard Canada

Q.49) Which of the following clouds are considered as high altitude clouds?

1. Cirrostratus
2. Altostratus
3. Cirrocumulus.
4. Stratocumulus
5. Cirrus.

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Choose the correct option:

a) 1, 4 and 5
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 5
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q.49) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

Type of Clouds Height Examples

High Altitude Above 20,000ft from land Cirrus, Cirrostratus,

surface Cirrocumulus

Middle Altitude 6500-20000 ft Altostratus, Altocumulus

Low Altitude Upto 6500 ft Stratus, Stratocumulus,

Nimbostratus

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Q.50) With respect to the extra-tropical cyclones and tropical cyclones, consider the
following statements.

1. The extra tropical cyclones move from west to east but the tropical cyclones move
from east to west.
2. The extra tropical cyclones form over both land and sea whereas tropical cyclones
form only over sea.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.50) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● The systems developing in the mid and high latitudes beyond tropics are called the
extra tropical cyclones.
● Tropical cyclones are violent storms that originate over oceans in tropical areas and
move over to the coastal areas.
● Major differences between the extra tropical cyclone and the tropical cyclone
include
1. The extra tropical cyclones have a clear frontal system which is not present in
the tropical cyclones.
2. The extra tropical cyclones cover a large area and can originate over the land
and sea. Whereas the tropical cyclones originate only over the seas and on
reaching the land they dissipate.
3. The extra tropical cyclones move from west to east but tropical cyclones
move from east to west.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Extratropical cyclones move from west to Tropical cyclones form over seas only while
east and tropical cyclones from east to extra tropical cyclones can originate both
west. over land and sea.

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Q.51) Consider the following conditions.

1. Their climate has a concentration of rainfall in winter with onshore westerlies.

2. They have bright sunny weather with hot dry summers and wet mild winters.
3. Their climate assists orchard farming.

Which type of climate is described above?

a) Steppe climate.
b) Sudan climate.
c) Laurentian climate
d) Mediterranean climate.

Q.51) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● Mediterranean climate is a very pleasant climate with warm, dry summers and cool,
mild winters.
● Mediterranean climate is found between the 30 degrees and 45 degree latitudes.
This climate is often found on the western sides of continents.
● The majority of the regions with Mediterranean climates have relatively mild winters
and very warm summers. However winter and summer temperatures can vary
greatly between different regions with a Mediterranean climate.
● During summer, regions of Mediterranean climate are strongly influenced by the
subtropical ridge which keeps atmospheric conditions very dry with minimal cloud
coverage.
● In winter, the subtropical ridge migrates towards the equator, making rainfall much
more likely. As a result, areas with this climate receive almost all of their
precipitation during their winter and spring seasons, and may go anywhere from 3 to
6 months during the summer and early fall without having any significant
precipitation.
● The region is famous for wine orchards.

Q.52) With respect to the cyclones and anticyclones, consider the following statements.

1. Cyclones have high pressure at the centre while anticyclones have low pressure at
the centre.
2. Winds blow anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere in cyclones and clockwise in
anticyclones.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None

Q.52) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Cyclones:

● Cyclones are violent storms that originate over oceans in tropical areas and move
over to the coastal areas. Cyclones are areas of low pressure.
● In Cyclones, air moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure that produce a
convergence at the surface. This converging air is forced upwards into the
atmosphere, creating a divergence aloft. As warm, moist air is sucked into the low
and forced aloft, it produces an unstable atmosphere. This warm, moist air cools,
condenses and forms storm clouds.

Anti-cyclones:

● Anticyclones are areas of high pressure. In anticyclones, the sinking air spreads out
when it reaches the ground producing a divergence at the surface. Aloft, air rushes
in to fill the void, creating a convergence aloft.
● Anticyclones produce a stable atmosphere.
● Anticyclones, or highs, are also referred to as blocking highs because they tend to
force areas of low pressure to travel around them.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

The major difference between the cyclones Winds blow anti-clockwise in the Northern
and anticyclones is that the cyclones are hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
low pressure systems. WInds blow from hemisphere in cyclones due to coriolis
outside towards inside i.e, from high force. While in anticyclones winds blow
pressure outside to low pressure at the clockwise in the northern hemisphere and
centre. While this is opposite in the anti-clockwise in southern hemisphere.
anticyclones.

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Q.53) With respect to the westerlies, consider the following statements.

1. They are much stronger in the Northern hemisphere than in the southern
hemisphere.

2. They bring much precipitation to the western coasts of the continents.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.53) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Westerlies:

● The westerlies are the winds blowing from the sub-tropical high pressure belts
towards the sub polar low pressure belts.
● They blow from south-west to north-east in the northern hemisphere and north-
west to south-east in the southern hemisphere.
● The westerlies are best developed between 40 degree South and 60 degree South
latitudes. These latitudes are often called Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties, and
Shrieking or stormy Sixties.
● The poleward boundary of the westerlies is highly fluctuating. There are many
seasonal and short-term fluctuations. These winds produce wet spells and variability
in weather.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

The westerlies of the southern hemisphere Since they blow from southwest to North-
are stronger and persistent due to the vast east in the Northern hemisphere and north-
expanse of water, while those of the west to south east in the southern
northern hemisphere are irregular because hemisphere, they bring much precipitation
of uneven relief of vast land-masses. to the western coasts. The eastern coasts

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remain dry since winds are offshore.

Q.54) Consider the following statements with respect to tornados

1. Tornadoes are the manifestations of the atmosphere’s adjustment to varying energy

distribution.

2. Tornadoes only occur in the equatorial regions due to convectional rains.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.54) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● Tornadoes are vertical funnels of rapidly spinning air.

● Their winds may top 250 miles an hour and can clear a pathway a mile wide and 50
miles long.
● Tornadoes are born in thunderstorms and are often accompanied by hail.
● Thunderstorms are caused by intense convection on moist hot days. A thunderstorm
is a well-grown cumulonimbus cloud producing thunder and lightning.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

The severe storms like thunderstorms and Tornadoes can occur anywhere in the
tornadoes are manifestations of the natures world. But they are usually found in the
adjustment to energy distributions. middle latitudes.

Q.55) Consider the following statements with respect to Climates of the world.

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1. In the tropical climates, the mean monthly temperature throughout the year is over
18 degree centigrade.

2. In the warm temperate climates, the mean temperature of the coldest month is
between 18 degree centigrade to minus 3 degree centigrade.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.55) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

The Various features of the climate of the world include.

● Tropical climates, where the mean monthly temperature throughout the year is over
18°C.
● Dry climates, where precipitation is very low in comparison to temperature, and
hence, dry. If dryness is less, it is semi- arid (S); if it is more, the climate is arid(W).
● Warm temperate climates, where the mean temperature of the coldest month is
between 18°C and minus 3°C.
● Cool temperate climates, where the mean temperature of the warmest month is
over 10°C, and the mean temperature of the coldest month is under minus 3°C.
● Ice climates/Cold Climates, where the mean temperature of the warmest month is
under 10°C.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Mean Monthly temperature in tropical The coldest month in the warm temperate
areas is above 18 degree centigrade climate have temperatures between 18
throughout the year. degree and minus 3 degree centigrades.

Q.56) What does the term ‘Water Spouts’ in meteorology refer to?

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a) Tornadoes over the land surfaces.

b) Tornadoes over the sea surfaces.

c) Tornadoes over the tropical regions.

d) Tornadoes over the temperate regions.

Q.56) Solution (b)

Explanation:

• Tornadoes are vertical funnels of rapidly spinning air.

• Their winds may top 250 miles an hour and can clear a pathway a mile wide and 50
miles long.

• Tornadoes are born in thunderstorms and are often accompanied by hail.

• Tornadoes over the sea surfaces are called “Water Spouts”.

Q.57) Higher temperature is experienced in the sub-tropical areas than the equatorial
areas due to which of the following reasons?

a) Sub-tropics have high pressure.

b) Sub-tropics experience more influence of warm ocean currents than the equatorial
regions.
c) Sub-tropical areas have less cloud cover than the equatorial regions.
d) Sub-tropics have more off-shore winds than the equatorial regions.

Q.57) Solution (c)

Explanation:

Equatorial areas have rainfall almost everyday. The cloud cover is more in these regions. But
the subtropical areas have lesser cloud cover and lesser rainfall than the equatorial areas.
Hence the temperature is higher in subtropics than the equatorial regions.

Q. 58) Stratocumulus clouds are responsible for many meteorological events. Consider the
following statements with respect to the stratocumulus clouds.

1. Stratocumulus clouds keep the oceans warm during the night time.

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2. Stratocumulus clouds are usually formed due to the evaporation of the sea water.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.58) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

• Stratocumulus clouds are low-level clumps or patches of cloud varying in colour from
bright white to dark grey.

• They are the most common clouds on earth recognised by their well-defined bases,
with some parts often darker than others.

• Marine stratocumulus clouds cover about 20 percent of the earth’s surface and
reflect about 30 percent of the sun’s radiation.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Clouds deflect the radiation of the earth They are usually found above the sea
back into the earth. Hence, the oceans surfaces and formed due to the evaporation
below the vast expanse of stratocumulus of the sea water.
clouds remain warm during night time.

Q.59) Consider the following statements with respect to the location of the hot deserts.

1. Hot deserts are the results of the offshore trade winds in the western margin of the
continents.

2. Majority of the hot deserts are formed between 15 and 30 degree latitudes in both
the hemispheres.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.59) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

• Hot deserts are hot arid areas with little rainfall, extreme temperature and sparse
vegetation.

• Generally, the deserts that are found in the tropical and subtropical regions between
the 15 degrees and 30 degrees north and south of the equator are hot deserts.

• The annual rainfall in a hot desert is less than 250 mm that makes them very dry.

• Most of the hot deserts tend to lose water continuously as they are located on the
path of trade winds. Their aridity is mainly due to the off-shore trade winds, so they
are also known as Trade Wind Deserts.

• They are also devoid of cover of clouds due to the strong winds.

• The maximum temperature in a hot desert generally remains over 40 degree

centigrade.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Most of the hot deserts are located below Hot deserts are created in the western
the subtropical high pressure belts between margins of the continents where the trade
15 degree and 30 degree latitudes in both winds are offshore. Hence they receive little
the hemispheres. rainfall.

Q.60) Which of the following conditions are favourable for formation of temperature
inversion?

1. Short nights
2. Clear skies
3. Calm and stable air

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Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.60) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Temperature Inversion:

• Temperature inversion, is a condition in the atmosphere in which a layer of cool

air at the surface is overlain by a layer of warmer air.

• Normally, temperature decreases with increase in elevation. It is called normal

lapse rate. At times, the situation is reversed and the normal lapse rate is
inverted resulting in the Inversion of temperature.

• Inversion is usually of short duration.

• A long winter night with clear skies and still air is an ideal situation for inversion.

Q.61) Arrange the following in ascending order based on the annual yield of water in the
river system.

1. Ganga
2. Mahanadi
3. Godavari
4. Brahmaputra

Choose the correct option:

a) 2-3-4-1
b) 2-3-1-4
c) 3-2-4-1
d) 3-2-1-4

Q.61) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

According to an estimate made by S.P.Dasgupta the annual yield of water in the rivers of the
country is 1,858,100 million cubic metre (calculated for basin area in Indian territory only).

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The percentage contribution of each river system is as follows.

River Percentage contribution

Brahmaputra 33.8

Ganga 25.2

Godavari 6.4

Indus 4.3

Mahanadi 3.6

Krishna 3.4

Narmada. 2.9

Q.62) Consider the following statements.

1. The Himalayan rivers are examples of the antecedent drainage.

2. Over 90 percent of the water carried by the Indian rivers is housed into the Arabian
sea.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.62) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Antecedent rivers:

The Rivers that existed before the upheaval of the Himalayas and cut their courses
southward by making gorges in the mountains are known as the antecedent rivers.

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Drainage pattern:

● The Indian Drainage is divided into two major drainage systems based on the
orientation of the sea. These include 1. The Bay of Bengal drainage and 2. Arabian
Sea drainage.
● About 77 percent of the drainage area of the country is oriented towards the Bay of
Bengal. And over 23 percent of the country’s drainage area is oriented towards the
Arabian Sea.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

The gorges of the Indus, the Satluj, the Over 90 percent of the water carried by the
Alaknanda, the Gandak, the Kosi, Indian rivers is housed into the Bay of
Brahmaputra clearly indicate that these Bengal not the Arabian sea.
rivers are older than the mountains
themselves. Hence they are called
antecedent rivers.

Q.63) “Singge Khabab” is the name of the following river?

a) Jhelum
b) Beas.
c) Indus
d) Ravi

Q.63) Solution (c)

Indus river:

The Indus river rises near the Mansarovar Lake from the glaciers of the Kailash range in
western Tibet at an elevation of 5,182 mts. It flows for a distance of 257 kms in North west
direction in the trans-himalaya region under the name of Singge Khabab. Further it enters
India and continues its flow in the same direction between the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges.
The major tributaries include the Jhelum, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej and Chenab.

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Q.64) Arrange the following in ascending order based on their catchment areas.

1. Mahanadi
2. Krishna
3. Cauvery
4. Godavari

Choose the correct option:

a) 3-1-2-4
b) 3-1-4-2
c) 1-3-2-4
d) 1-3-4-2

Q.64) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Name of river Catchment areas (Sq kms)

Ganga 861452

Indus (In India) 321289

Brahmaputra 194413

Mahanadi 141589

Godavari 312812

Cauvery 81155

Krishna 258948

Narmada 98795

Tapi 65145

Penneru 55213

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Mahi 34481

Subarnarekha 19296

Sabarmati 21895

Q.65) Consider following statements with respect to the peninsular rivers.

1. The Narmada and Tapi flow in the valleys created by themselves.

2. The peninsular rivers which fall into the Arabian sea do not form deltas but only
estuaries.
3. The peninsular drainage system is older than the Himalayan drainage.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) 1, 2 and 3.

Q.65) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● Peninsula rivers are much older than the Himalayan rivers.

● They are non-perennial/seasonal rivers with a maximum discharge in the rainy
season.
● The main water divide in peninsular rivers is formed by the Western Ghats.
● The peninsular rivers have reached mature stage and have almost reached their base
level.
● The rivers are characterized by broad and shallow valleys.
● The river banks have gentle slopes except for a limited tract where faulting forms
steep sides.
● The east flowing rivers like the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Cauvery
draining into the Bay of Bengal make deltas at their mouths. But the west flowing
rivers of Narmada and Tapi as well as those originating from the Western Ghats and
falling in the Arabian Sea form estuaries in place of deltas.

Statement Analysis:

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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3

Incorrect Correct Correct

Narmada and Tapi do not The peninsular rivers like Peninsular drainage is older
flow in the valleys created Narmada and Tapi flow than the Himalayan
by themselves but instead through the hard rocks in drainage system which is
flow in the two fault planes the fault planes are not able evident by the broad and
running parallel to the to form distributaries before shallow valleys.
Vindhyas. they enter the sea. Hence
they cannot form deltas but
only estuaries are formed.

Q.66) Which among the following are the major features of Monsoon Winds in India?

1. Shifting of prevailing wind direction by 120 degree.

2. Frequency of prevailing winds exceeding 40 percent.
3. The wind velocity in one of the months exceeding 3 miles per second.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.66) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● Monsoons are large scale seasonal wind systems flowing over vast areas of the
globe, persistently in the same direction, only to be reversed with the change of
season.
● Reversal of the wind system is the key note of the monsoonal climate.
● C S Ramage has suggested the following four features of monsoon winds in India.
1. The prevailing wind direction should shift by at least 120 degrees between
January and July.
2. The average frequency of prevailing wind direction in January and July should
exceed 40 percent.

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3. The mean resultant wind velocity in at least one of the months should exceed
3 miles per second.
4. There should be fewer than one cyclone - anticyclone alternation every two
years, in either month, over a five degree latitude/longitude grid.

Q.67) Consider the following statements.

1. Monsoonal rainfall in India is largely Orographic.

2. Indian rainfall is basically torrential in nature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.67) Solution (c)

Explanation:

● Monsoonal rainfall is largely orographic in its mode of occurrence and is governed by

relief. The Himalayan and the Western Ghats are the main rainfall controlling relief
features. The Himalayas obstruct the moisture laden monsoon winds from the Indian
Ocean and cause rainfall in the North eastern states and in the Indus-Ganga-
Brahmaputra plain. Also, the western ghats obstruct the rain bearing clouds from the
arabian sea causing heavy rainfall on its windward side and rain shadow area on its
leeward side.

Hence statement 1 is correct.

● Indian rainfall is torrential in nature. Much of the rainfall is received in 3-4 months of
the rainy season. The actual rainy days are even less.

Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Q.68) The drainage of south Koel and subarnarekha are examples of which drainage
pattern?

a) Dendritic
b) Trellised
c) Centripetal
d) Radial.

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Q.68) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● The flow of water through a particular channel is called drainage.

● Drainage pattern means spatial arrangement and form of drainage system in terms
of geometrical shapes in the areas of different rock types, geologic structure,
climatic conditions and denudational history.
● Various drainage patterns include.
1. Trellised Drainage pattern: In this form the primary tributaries flow in
parallel and secondary tributaries join them at right angles. Majorly found in
higher altitudes of Himalayas.
2. Dendritic Drainage pattern: In this form, the network of tributaries of various
orders and magnitudes of the trunk or the master stream resembles the
branches and roots of a tree. Best examples include the basins of river
Cauvery, Mahanadi etc.
3. Radial Drainage pattern: In this form, the streams diverge from the central
higher point. examples include the drainage pattern formed by South Koel,
Subarnarekha in the Ranchi Plateau.
4. Centripetal Drainage pattern: In this form, the streams converge at a point
which is generally a depression or a basin. Best example is the Kathmandu
Valley of Nepal.
5. Annular Drainage pattern: In this form, the tributaries of the master stream
are developed in the form of a circle. The sonapet dome of Uttaranchal
presents the best example of this type of pattern.

Q.69) Hiran, Banjar, Tawa are tributaries of which of the following rivers?

a) Krishna.
b) Mahanadi.
c) Narmada.
d) Chambal.

Q.69) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

Name of the river Tributary

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Ganga Alaknanda, Pindar, Mandakini, Dhauliganga,

Ramganga, Ghagra, Gandak, Kosi.

Yamuna Chambal, Ken, Sind, Betwa.

Indus Ravi, Chenab, Beas, Jhelum, Satluj.

Mahanadi Ib, Mand, Hasdo, Sheonath, Ong, Jonk, Tel

Godavari Manjra, Penganga, Wainganga, Wardha,

Indravati, Sabari

Krishna Koyna, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Bhima,

Tungabhadra, Musi

Cauvery Harangi, Hemavati, Shimsha, Arkavati,

Lakshmana thirtha, Kabani

Narmada Hiran, Barna, Kolar, Burher, Banjar, Shar,

Tawa, Kundi

Tapi Purna, Betul, Patki, Ganjal, Dathranj, Bokad.

Q.70) Consider the following statements with respect to winter weather in India.

1. The peninsular India has distinct winter weather.

2. The intense cold conditions in the north during the months of December and January
is the result of western disturbances originating in Mediterranean Sea.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.70) Solution (b)

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Basic Information:

Seasons in India:

The Indian Meteorological department (IMD) has recognised four distinct seasons in India.

1. Cold Weather season or the winter season.

2. The hot weather season of the summer season.
3. The south-west monsoon season or the rainy season.
4. The season of retreating monsoons or the cool season.

The cold weather season commences in November and continues till March. Clear sky,
pleasant weather, low temperature and humidity, cool and slow northern winds are the
chief characteristics of this season.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

The isotherm of 20 degree centigrade runs During the winter season the weather is
in east west direction,roughly parallel to the often broken due to the inflow of
tropic of cancer and divides India depressions called western depressions.
climatically in northern and southern parts. They originate in the Mediterranean sea
To the south of this isotherm the and enter India after crossing over Iraq, Iran
temperatures are sometimes above 20 and Afghanistan. They sometimes lower the
degree centigrades during the winter temperature below 5 degree centigrade in
season. In the extreme south the Northern India.
temperatures may well be above 25 degree
centigrades. Hence, the peninsular india
don't have distinct winter weather.

Q.71) Which among the following factors are related to the origin and onset of Monsoons
in India?

1. Intense heating of Tibetan plateau.

2. Movement of westerly jet stream to south of Himalayas.
3. Presence of a high pressure area to the south of Madagascar.
4. Cyclonic formations in temperate zones.

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Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q. 71) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

The origin and onset of Monsoons in India is the combination of several factors. Prominent
among them include.

● The differential heating and cooling of land and water leading to creating of low
pressure on the landmass and high pressure on the seas.
● Intense heating of tibetan plateau causes vertical air movements and creation of low
pressure areas.
● The movement of westerly jet stream to the north of Himalayas and appearance of
easterly jet stream over the peninsular plateau (15 degree north latitude).
● The shift of Inter-tropical convergence zone over the Ganga plain during the summer
and to the south of the peninsular during winter.
● The presence of a high pressure area, east of Madagascar, approximately at 20
degree south latitude has greater influence over the onset of monsoons over Indian
subcontinent.

Q.72) Which of the following are correctly matched?

River Origin

1. Jhelum verinag
2. Chenab Near Rohtang pass.
3. Ravi Near Bara lacha la.
4. Satluj Manasarovar-rakas lakes.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Q.72) Solution (c)

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Basic Information:

Major rivers and their origins.

RIvers Origin

Indus Manasarovar

Chenab Near Bara lacha la pass.

Ravi Near Rohtang pass.

Beas Near rohtang pass

Satluj Manasarovar-Rakas lake

Ganga Gangotri

Yamuna Yamnotri glacier on Bandarpunch peak

Chambal 15 kms SW of Mhow (Janapao Hills of Vindhya)

Son Amarkantak plateau

Damodar Chotanagpur plateau

Ghagra Gurla Mandhata peak

Brahmaputra Chemayungdang glacier

Godavari Trimbak plateau

Krishna Mahabaleshwar

Bhima Matheron hills

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Cauvery Taal Cauvery in Kodagu district of Karnataka

Narmada Amarkantak plateau

Tapi Multai in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh

Q.73) Consider the following statements.

1. Brahmaputra has braided channels for most of its passage in Assam.

2. Brahmaputra has a steep slope while passing eastwards at the high altitudes in the
Tibet region.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.73) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Brahmaputra river

● The Brahmaputra, called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, Siang/Dihang River in Arunachal

Pradesh and Luit or Dilao in Assam, is a trans-boundary river which flows through
Tibet, India and Bangladesh.
● With its origin in the chemayungdung glacier near the Manasarovar Lake region,
located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, it flows
along southern Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges (including the
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon) and into Arunachal Pradesh (India). It flows
southwest through the Assam Valley as Brahmaputra and south through Bangladesh
as the Jamuna. In the vast Ganges Delta, it merges with the Padma, the popular
name of the river Ganges in Bangladesh, and finally, after merging with Padma, it
becomes the Meghna.

Statement Analysis:

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Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

Brahmaputra has a braided channel for Brahmaputra flows in southern Tibet and
most of its passage in Assam. There is a for most part of this journey it passes
constant shifting of the river channels and through the depression formed by the
the sandy shoals. It carries lots of silt and Indus-Tsangpo structure zone between the
has excessive meandering. great Himalayas in the south and the Kailas
range in the North. The river has a gentle
slope (Not steep slope) despite flowing at
high altitude.

Q.74) What does the term “October Heat” refer to in Indian climatic context?

a) Increase in temperature in North India due to stubble burning in Haryana.

b) Increase in temperature in North India due to hot winds from rajasthan.
c) Warm and humid conditions in North India during retreating monsoons.
d) Excessive heat due to Temperature inversion in north India.

Q. 74) Solution (c)

Explanation:

The weather in the month of October in the Indian subcontinent is called 'October heat'.
During October and November with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south,
the monsoon trough or the low-pressure trough over the northern plains becomes weaker.
This is gradually replaced by a high-pressure system. The south-west monsoon winds
weaken and start withdrawing gradually. By the beginning of October, the monsoon
withdraws from the northern plains. The months of October and November form the period
of transition from hot rainy season to the dry winter conditions. The retreat of the monsoon
is marked by clear skies and a rise in temperature. While day temperatures are high, nights
are cool and pleasant. The land is still moist and the weather becomes rather oppressive
during the day and is commonly known as October heat.

Q.75) Which of the following is the reason for the Breaks in the Indian Monsoons?

a) Southward shift of the Monsoon trough.

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b) Northward shift of the Monsoon trough.

c) Disappearance of easterly jet stream from the peninsular plateau.
d) Appearance of a westerly jet stream in the Northern plains.

Q.75) Solution (b)

Explanation:

During the rainy season, in the months of July and August, there are certain periods when
the monsoons become weak. The cloud formation decreases and rainfall practically ceases
over the country outside the Himalaya belt and southern peninsula. This is known as break
in the monsoon. The breaks are believed to be brought about by the collapse of the Tibetan
high which results in the Northward shift of the Monsoon trough. The axis of the trough lies
at the foothills during the break period.

Q.76) Which of the following best describes the “Southern Oscillation”?

a) Fluctuation in pressure over northern and southern Indian Ocean.

b) Fluctuation in pressure over Northern and Southern Pacific Ocean.
c) Fluctuation in pressure over western and eastern Indian Ocean.
d) Fluctuation in pressure over equatorial Indian and pacific oceans.

Q. 76) Solution (d)

Explanation:

Southern Oscillation refers to the sea-saw pattern of pressure changes observed between
the Pacific and Indian oceans. When the pressure is high over the equatorial south pacific, it
is low over the equatorial south Indian ocean and vice versa. The pattern of high and low
pressures over the Indian and Pacific Oceans gives rise to vertical circulation along the
equator with its rising limb over the low pressure area and descending limb over the high
pressure area. This is known as Walker circulation. The location of low pressure over the
Indian ocean during winter is considered conducive for monsoons development. But its
shifting eastwards brings lesser rainfall or weaker monsoons.

Q.77) Which of the following are correctly matched?

Pre-Monsoon showers Local names

1. Kal baisakhi Assam

2. Blossom Showers Karnataka

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3. Bordoisila West-Bengal.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.77) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● Mango showers is a colloquial term to describe the occurrence of pre-monsoon

rainfall. Sometimes these rains are referred to generically as ‘April rains’ or ‘Summer
showers’.
● These rains normally occur from March to April, although their arrival is often
difficult to predict. Their intensity can range from light showers to heavy and
persistent thunderstorms.
● In India, the mango showers occur as the result of thunderstorm development over
the Bay of Bengal.
● They are also known as 'Kaal Baisakhi' in Bengal, as ‘Bordoisila’ in Assam and as
‘Cherry Blossom shower’ or ‘Coffee Shower’ in Karnataka and Kerala.

Q.78) With respect to the Easterly Jet Streams consider the following statements.

1. Easterly jet streams steer the tropical depressions into India.

2. Easterly Jet Streams shift southward during the south west monsoon season.

Choose the correct statement.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.78) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● The Easterly Jet stream is the meteorological term referring to an upper level
easterly wind that starts in late June and continues until early September.

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● This strong flow of air that develops in the upper atmosphere during the monsoon is
centered on 15 degree north and extends from South-East Asia to Africa.
● Tropical Easterly Jet comes into existence quickly after the tropical westerly Jet has
shifted to the north of the Himalayas.
● Easterly jet flows from east to west over peninsular India at 6 – 9 km and over the
Northern African region.
● The formation of the Jet stream results in the reversal of upper air circulation
patterns and leads to the quick onset of monsoon.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

The easterly jet streams tropical There is no shift of the easterly jet stream.
depressions into India during the month of But the westerly jet stream shifts towards
August and September. the north before the onset of the
monsoons.

Q.79) Which of the following rivers are west flowing in India?

1. Mandovi.
2. Netravati
3. Krishna
4. Bedti.

Choose the correct option.

a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 4
c) 1, 2 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.79) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

List of West Flowing rivers in India:

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Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati, Mahi, Luni, Mandovi, Zuari, Rachol, Kalinadi, Netravati, Bedti,
Sharavati, Tadri, Pannam, Bharatpuzha, Periyar, Pamba etc.

Q.80) The chambal ravines have acquired geological significance in India. Which of the
following kinds of topography is created by the chambal river?

a) Senile topography.
b) Badland topography.
c) Karst Topography.
d) Riverine topography.

Q.80) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● Badlands are a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils
have been extensively eroded by wind and water.
● They are characterized by steep slopes, minimal vegetation, lack of a substantial
regolith, and high drainage density.
● Canyons, ravines, gullies, buttes, mesas, hoodoos and other such geologic forms are
common in badlands. They are often difficult to navigate by foot.
● Chambal River has created extensive ravines and badland topography along its
course.

Q.81) Which of the following evidence formed the basis for the “SeaFloor
Spreading” hypothesis put forth by Harry Hess?

1. Young oceanic crust rocks compared to older continental rocks.

2. Deep earthquakes foci at mid-oceanic ridges.
3. Similar magnetic properties of rocks equidistant on either sides of the crest of
mid-oceanic ridges.
4. Active volcanoes along continent-ocean margins.

Choose the correct option:

a) 2 and 4
b) 1 and 3
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.81) Solution (b)

Explanation:

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Sea-Floor Spreading:

● Seafloor spreading is a process that occurs at mid-ocean ridges, where new

oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity and then gradually moves away
from the ridge.
● Seafloor spreading helps explain continental drift in the theory of plate tectonics.
● The hypothesis of seafloor spreading was forwarded by Harry Hammond Hess.
● The ocean floor that gets pushed due to volcanic eruptions at the crest, sinks
down at the oceanic trenches and gets consumed. Hence the oceanic crust is
simultaneously formed at the mid-oceanic ridge and consumed at oceanic
trenches. Thus, ocean crust rocks are much younger than the continental rocks.
● The hypothesis was based on the following observations.
1. All along the mid-oceanic ridges, volcanic eruptions are common and they
bring a huge amount of lava to the surface.
2. The rocks equidistant on either side of the ridges show remarkable
similarities in terms of period of formation, chemical compositions and
magnetic properties.
3. The ocean crust rocks are much younger than the continental rocks. The
age of rocks in the oceanic crust is nowhere more than 200 million years
old. Some of the continental rock formations are as old as 3,200 million
years.
4. The sediments on the ocean floor are very thin.
5. The oceanic ridge areas have shallow earthquake foci while the deep
trenches have deep seated foci.

Q.82) Which of the following are the examples of cold ocean currents?

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1. Humboldt Current.
2. Kuroshio Current.
3. Falkland Current.
4. Labrador Current.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) All of the above.

Q.82) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

List of Ocean Currents:

Warm Ocean Currents Cold Ocean Currents

1. North Equatorial Current 1. Humboldt or Peruvian Current

2. Kuroshio Current 2. Kuril or Oyashio Current
3. North Pacific Current 3. California Current
4. Alaskan Current 4. Antarctica Current
5. Counter Equatorial Current, 5. Okhotsk Current
6. El Nino Current 6. Labrador Current
7. Tsushima Current 7. Canary Current
8. South Equatorial Current 8. Eastern Greenland Current
9. East Australian Current 9. Benguela Current
10. Florida Current 10. Antarctica Current
11. Gulf Stream 11. Falkland Current
12. Norwegian Current 12. Somali Current
13. Irminger Current 13. Western Australian Current
14. Rannell Current
15. Antilles Current
16. Brazilian Current
17. Mozambique Current
18. Agulhas Current

Q.83) Which of the following trenches are correctly matched with their location?

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Trench Ocean

1. Puerto Rico Trench Pacific Ocean

2. Sunda Trench Indian Ocean
3. Phillipine Trench Indian Ocean
4. Tonga Trench Atlantic Ocean

Choose the correct option:

a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 2 and 3
d) All of the above.

Q.83) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Ocean Name of the trench

Pacific Ocean Mariana Trench, Tonga Trench, Kurile

Trench, Karmadec Trench, Phillipine
Trench, Japan Trench, Peru-Chile Trench

Atlantic Ocean Peurto-Rico Trench, South Sandwich

Trench, Cayman Trench, Romanche
trench, Norwegian trench.

Indian Ocean Sunda Trench, Diamantia trench, sumatra

trench.

Q.84) With respect to the Coriolis force consider the following statements.

1. Coriolis force is maximum at the equator and decreases towards poles.

2. Coriolis changes both the speed and direction of the object.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only

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c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above.

Q.84) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Coriolis effect: It is a deflecting force experienced due to rotation of earth. Because of

coriolis the air appears to turn towards its right in the northern hemisphere and
towards its left in the southern hemisphere. The coriolis always acts in the
perpendicular direction of the motion of air. It is zero at the equator and increases
towards the poles.

The following are four basic points to remember about the Coriolis effect:

1. Regardless of the initial direction of motion, any freely moving object appears to
deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern
Hemisphere.
2. The apparent deflection is strongest at the poles and decreases progressively
toward the equator, where the deflection is zero.
3. The Coriolis effect is proportional to the speed of the object, and so a fast-moving
object is deflected more than a slower one.
4. The Coriolis effect influences direction of movement only; it does not change the
speed of an object.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Incorrect

Coriolis effect is maximum at the poles Coriolis force only changes the direction
and decreases towards the equator. of movement and not the speed of an
object.

Q.85) With respect to the ocean deposits consider the following statements.

1. Red Clay is found prominently at the continental shelf area.

2. Oozes are mud which contain shells and skeletons of marine organisms.

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Choose the correct option:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above

Q.85) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

The ocean deposits can broadly be divided into two types:

1. The terrigenous deposits: These are found on the continental shelves and slopes
and mainly consist of the rock material derived because of wear and tear.
2. The pelagic deposits: These are found over deep sea plains. These deposits
mainly consist of organic remains of plants and animals.

1. Terrigenous Deposits:

● Terrigenous deposits are derived from the wear and tear of land and volcanic
and organic products found majorly in the continental slope and shelf areas.
● On the basis of size of particles, the terrigenous deposits may be categorised into
three classes— mud, sand and gravel.
● Mud refers to the finest particles which comprise the minute particles of rock
forming minerals, principally quartz. Mud deposits are classified into blue, green
and red types, based on the colour of constituents.
● Sand refers to the coarser particles.
● Gravel has even bigger particles.

2. Pelagic deposits:

● Pelagic deposits comprise 75% of the total sea floor.

● Pelagic materials consist of both organic and inorganic materials.
● Organic materials are in the form of a kind of liquid mud, called ooze, which
contains shells and skeletons of various marine organisms.
● The ooze is said to be calcareous when the shell is made of calcium carbonate.
The calcareous ooze may be either pteropod ooze or globogerina ooze. When the
shell is made of silica, the ooze is said to be siliceous ooze, which can be either
the diatom type or the radiolarian type of ooze.
● Inorganic materials are in the form of red clay of volcanic origin. The chief
constituents of red clay are silicon and aluminium dioxide, while other
constituents include iron, manganese, phosphorus and radium. The red clay is
the most widely spread pelagic deposit and covers 38% of the sea floor.

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Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

Red Clay is found predominantly in deep Oozes mainly consist of organic remains
sea floors. of marine organisms.

Q.86) Consider the following statements with respect to the salinity distribution
of oceans.

1. Salinity of the high pressure belts between 20 and 30 degrees in both the
hemispheres is lower than the temperate regions.
2. Salinity at the surface of the ocean is greater than the salinity at the bottom.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above.

Q.86) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Ocean salinity is majorly decided by following factors.

(i) The salinity of water in the surface layer of oceans depends mainly on
evaporation and precipitation.
(ii) Surface salinity is greatly influenced in coastal regions by the freshwater flow
from rivers, and in polar regions by the processes of freezing and thawing of ice.
(iii) Wind also influences the salinity of an area by transferring water to other
areas.
(iv) The ocean currents contribute to the salinity variations. Salinity,
temperature and density of water are interrelated. Hence, any change in the
temperature or density influences the salinity of water in an area.

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Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Incorrect

The waters fringing the high pressure The surface salinity is influenced by
belts between 20 and 30 degree latitudes several factors like the rate of
in both hemispheres have high salinity evaporation, inflow of the river waters,
due to high rate of evaporation caused by ocean currents etc. Hence, one cannot
high temperature and low humidity. The generally predict that surface salinity is
temperate oceans have lower salinity due always greater than the salinity at the
to the lower temperature and a lower rate bottom. It varies from place to place.
of evaporation.

Q.87) What does the term “Brown Tide” refer to?

a) Harmful Algal Blooms

b) Upwelling of clay particles to the surface near the ocean margins.
c) High tides occurring during the equinox.
d) Incoming sand water near the coastal areas due to tsunami waves.

Q.87) Solution (a)

Explanation:

Brown tides are part of growing world-wide incidences of harmful algal blooms (HAB)
which are caused by a proliferation of single-celled marine plants called phytoplankton.
One species of phytoplankton, the microscopic alga Aureococcus anophagefferens may
bloom in such densities that the water turns dark brown, a condition known as "Brown
tide”.

Q.88) With respect to ‘Upwelling’ consider the following statements:

1. Upwelling brings deeper, colder nutrient rich water to the surface.

2. Upwelling occurs only in coastal areas.
3. The zones of upwelling are productive zones for fishing.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 and 3
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.88) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Upwelling is an oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense,

cooler, and usually nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface, replacing the
warmer, usually nutrient-depleted surface water. The nutrient-rich upwelled water
stimulates the growth and reproduction of primary producers such as phytoplankton.

The increased availability of nutrients in upwelling regions results in high levels of
primary production and thus fishery production.

There are at least five types of upwelling: coastal upwelling, large-scale wind-driven
upwelling in the ocean interior, upwelling associated with eddies, topographically-
associated upwelling, and broad-diffusive upwelling in the ocean interior including the
upwelling at equatorial areas.

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Upwelling in the equatorial areas

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3

Correct Incorrect Correct

When wind blows from It occurs even at equator World’s best fishing zones
land towards the ocean the near inter tropical are present in upwelling
surface water is replaced by convergence zones. zones.
deeper, cold water which is
rich in nutrients.

Q.89) Consider the following statements with respect to the tides.

1. Neap tides and spring tides occur in the gap of seven days.
2. The tidal bulges in the narrow continental shelves have greater height.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above.

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Q.89) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● The periodical rise and fall of the sea level, once or twice a day, mainly due to the
attraction of the sun and the moon, is called a tide
● Based on the position of Sun, Moon and Earth tides are classified into spring and
neap tide

Spring Tides Neap Tides

When the sun, the moon and the earth are Normally, there is a seven day interval
in a straight line, the height of the tide will between the spring tides and neap tides.
be higher. These are called spring tides At this time the sun and moon are at right
and they occur twice a month, one on full angles to each other and the forces of the
moon period and another during new sun and moon tend to counteract one
moon period. another. The Moon’s attraction, though
more than twice as strong as the sun’s, is
diminished by the counteracting force of
the sun’s gravitational pull.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

Normally there is a seven day gap The tidal bulges have greater height in
between the spring tide and the neap tide. wide continental shelves. (Not narrow
continental shelves).

Q.90) With respect to the Kelp Forests consider the following statements.

1. Kelp forests are recognised as most dynamic and productive ecosystems on the
Earth.
2. They occur only in the temperate and polar coastal areas.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above.

Q.90) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Kelp Forests:

● Kelp forests are underwater areas with a high density of kelp, which covers
about 25% of the world's coastlines.
● Kelp are large brown algae that live in cool, relatively shallow waters close to the
shore. They grow in dense groupings much like a forest on land. These
underwater towers of kelp provide food and shelter for thousands of fish,
invertebrates, and marine mammal species.
● Kelp forests provide a unique habitat for marine organisms and are a source for
understanding many ecological processes.
● Kelp forests occur worldwide throughout temperate and polar coastal oceans.

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Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

Kelp forests are the most dynamic and Kelp forests are usually found in
productive ecosystems habitating temperate and polar coastal regions. But
diversity of marine organisms. in 2007, they were also discovered in
tropical waters near Ecuador.

Q.91) Arrange the following salts in the decreasing order of their concentration in
seawater.

1. Magnesium
2. Sodium
3. Potassium
4. Calcium.

Choose the correct option:

a) 2-3-4-1
b) 2-1-4-3
c) 1-2-4-3
d) 1-2-3-4

Q.91) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Concentration of salts in seawater:

Compound/Salt Parts Per Million (PPM) in sea water

Chloride 18980

Sodium 10561

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Magnesium 1272

Sulfur 884

Calcium 400

Potassium 380

Bromine 65

Q.92) The Grand Banks of New-Foundland are the biggest fishing grounds in the
world. The reason behind this is

a) Grand Banks have a large influx of river water which adds nutrients to the
coastal water.
b) The cold Labrador current and warm Gulf Stream mixes near the vicinity
producing favourable conditions for growth of plankton.
c) Grand banks have deeper continental shelves.
d) Grand banks have lower salinity.

Q.92) Solution (b)

Explanation:

● The Grand Banks of Newfoundland are a group of underwater plateaus south-

east of Newfoundland on the North American continental shelf.
● These areas are relatively shallow, ranging from 15 to 91 metres in depth.
● The cold Labrador Current mixes with the warm waters of the Gulf Stream here,
often causing extreme foggy conditions. The mixing of these waters and the
shape of the ocean bottom lifts nutrients to the surface. These conditions helped
to create one of the richest fishing grounds in the world.

Q.93) Which of the following are correctly matched?

Glacier In India State/Union Territory

1. Zemu Glacier Arunachal Pradesh

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2. Siachen Glacier Ladakh

3. Gangotri Glacier Himachal Pradesh
4. Nun Kun Massif Ladakh

Choose the correct option:

a) 2 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Q.93) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

List of glaciers in India:

State/Union Territory Glacier

Ladakh/Jammu Kashmir Siachen, Hari Parbhat, Nun Kun Massif, Nubra

Uttarakhand Gangotri, Satopanth

Himachal Pradesh Bara Shigri, Beas Kund, Chhota Shigri

Sikkim Zemu, Rathong, Lonak

Arunachal Pradesh Bichom, Kangto

Q.94) Which of the following are favourable conditions for the growth of coral
reefs?

1. Temperature in the range of 18-25 degree centigrade.

2. High saltish waters.
3. Low sediment waters.
4. Shallow waters.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only

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c) 1 and 4 only
d) All of the above.

Q.94) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Coral Reefs:

● A coral reef is an underwater ecosystem characterised by reef-building corals.

● Reefs are formed of colonies of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate.

Favourable conditions for growth of Coral Reefs:

The reef building corals survive best under the following conditions:

● The temperature should be moderate between 18-25 degree centigrade. They

will not flourish where there are cold currents because of the upwelling of the
cold water. Hence coral reefs are generally absent on the western coasts of the
continents.
● The depth of the water should not exceed 180 feet (Shallow waters) because
beyond this depth sunlight is too faint for photosynthesis to take place. This is
essential for the survival of the microscopic algae on which coral polyps depend.
● The water should be saltish.
● The waters should be free from sediments.Corals therefore survive best in the
moving ocean water well away from the silty coasts or muddy mouths of
streams.
● The corals are best developed on the seaward side of the reef where constantly
moving waves, tides and currents maintain an abundant supply of clear and
oxygenated water.

Q.95) According to the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
what does the term “Territorial Waters” refer to?

a) Area covering all water and waterways on the landward side of the baseline.
b) Area upto 12 nautical miles from the baseline.
c) Area upto 24 nautical miles from the baseline.
d) Area upto 200 nautical miles from the baseline.

Q.95) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

UNCLOS:

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● The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) also called the
Law of the Sea Convention or the Law of the Sea treaty is the international
agreement that resulted from the third United Nations Conference on the Law of
the Sea (UNCLOS III) which took place between 1973 and 1982.
● The Law of the Sea Convention defines the rights and responsibilities of nations
with respect to their use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for
businesses, the environment, and the management of marine natural resources.
● The convention set the limit of various areas, measured from a carefully defined
baseline.

The areas are as follows:

1. Internal waters:
● Covers all water and waterways on the landward side of the baseline.
● The coastal state is free to set laws, regulate use, and use any resource.
● Foreign vessels have no right of passage within internal waters.

2. Territorial waters:
● Area upto to 12 nautical miles from the baseline.
● The coastal state is free to set laws, regulate use, and use any resource.
● Vessels are given the right of innocent passage through any territorial waters.

3. Contiguous zone:
● Beyond the 12-nautical-mile (22 km) limit, there is a further 12 nautical miles
(22 km) from the territorial sea baseline limit, the contiguous zone, in which a
state can continue to enforce laws in four specific areas: customs, taxation,
immigration and pollution.

4. Exclusive economic zones (EEZs):

● These extend 200 nautical miles from the baseline.
● Within this area, the coastal nation has sole exploitation rights over all natural
resources.

Q.96) Which of the following are freshwater lakes in India?

1. Vembanad Lake
2. Kolleru Lake
3. Tso Moriri
4. Pulicat lake

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Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 4 only

Q.96) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Saline Water Lakes in India Freshwater Lakes in India

Sambhar lake, Chilika lake, Pulikat lake, Kolleru lake, Loktak lake, Sardar Sarovar
Pongong Tso lake, Vembanad lake, lake, Indira Sagar lake, Chandratal, suraj
Degana lake, Didwana lake, Tso Moriri, tal, Deepor Beel. Sheshnag, etc.
Kuchaman in Rajasthan etc

Q.97) With respect to the estuaries consider the following statements.

1. Estuaries filter water providing favourable habitats for marine organisms.

2. Estuaries provide ideal conditions for ports.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above.

Q.97) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

Estuaries:

● An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or

more rivers or streams flowing into it and with a free connection to the open sea.
● Estuaries form a transition zone between river environments and maritime
environments known as ecotone.

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● Estuaries are subject both to marine influences such as tides, waves, and the
influx of saline water and to riverine influences such as flows of freshwater and
sediment.
● The mixing of seawater and freshwater provides high levels of nutrients both in
the water column and in sediment making estuaries among the most productive
natural habitats in the world.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Estuaries filter out sediments and Estuaries are an important part of the
pollutants from rivers and streams before shipping industry because there are many
they flow into the oceans. Hence they industrial ports located in estuaries due
provide a healthy environment for marine its depth of water and connection with
organisms to thrive. open sea.

Q.98) The movement of ocean currents is influenced by several factors. Which of

the following are the primary forces that initiate the movement of ocean
currents?

1. Heating by solar energy

2. Wind
3. Gravity
4. Coriolis force

Choose the correct option

a) 3 and 4
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.98) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● Ocean currents are like river flow in oceans. They represent a regular volume of
water in a definite path and direction.
● Ocean currents are influenced by two types of forces namely :

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(i) Primary forces that initiate the movement of water;

(ii) Secondary forces that influence the currents to flow.

The primary forces that influence the currents are:

(i) heating by solar energy

(ii) wind
(iii) gravity
(iv) coriolis force.

● Heating by solar energy causes the water to expand. That is why, near the
equator the ocean water is about 8 cm higher in level than in the middle
latitudes. This causes a very slight gradient and water tends to flow down the
slope.
● Wind blowing on the surface of the ocean pushes the water to move. Friction
between the wind and the water surface affects the movement of the water body
in its course.
● Gravity tends to pull the water down the pile and create gradient variation.
● The Coriolis force intervenes and causes the water to move to the right in the
northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.

Q.99) Consider the following statements with respect to sea surface temperature.

1. The oceans in the northern hemisphere have higher temperature than the ocean
in the southern hemispheres.
2. The sea surface temperature is maximum at the equator.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.99) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

The sea surface temperature is influenced by several factors. Prominent among them
include.

1. Latitude: The temperature of surface water decreases from the equator towards
the poles because the amount of insolation decreases poleward.

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2. Unequal distribution of land and water: The oceans in the northern hemisphere
receive more heat due to their contact with larger extent of land than the oceans
in the southern hemisphere.
3. Prevailing wind: The winds blowing from the land towards the oceans drive
warm surface water away from the coast resulting in the upwelling of cold water
from below. It results in longitudinal variation in the temperature. Contrary to
this, the onshore winds pile up warm water near the coast and this raises the
temperature.
4. Ocean currents: Warm ocean currents raise the temperature in cold areas while
the cold currents decrease the temperature in warm ocean areas.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

The oceans in the Northern hemisphere The highest sea surface temperature is
have high temperature due to high recorded at the sub-tropical high
density of landmass. Influence of land pressure belts due to subsidence of air.
mass is relatively less in the southern This produces anticyclonic conditions and
hemisphere and hence they have lesser clear sky. At the equator the high amount
sea surface temperature. of precipitation and cloudy sky reduces
the sea surface temperature.

Q.100) What does the term ‘Halocline’ refer to?

a) Line joining points of equal salinity in oceans.

b) Line joining points of equal temperature in oceans.
c) Zone representing the sharp increase in the salinity of the ocean water.
d) Zone representing the sharp decrease in the temperature of the ocean water.

Q.100) Solution (c)

Explanation:

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● Halocline represents the vertical zone in the oceanic water column in which
salinity changes rapidly with depth. It is located below the well-mixed uniformly
saline surface water layer.
● Salinity generally increases with depth in the ocean waters.
● The lower salinity water rests above the higher salinity dense water.

Q.101) Which among the following are considered active factors in soil formation?

1. Parent material
2. Topography
3. Climate
4. Biological activity
5. Time

Choose the correct option.

a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 5
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 5

Q.101) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● There are five basic factors controlling the formation of soils: (i) parent material; (ii)
topography; (iii) climate; (iv) biological activity; (v) time

● Climate and biological activity are considered active agents due to their intensity and
influence in soil formation.

● Other factors like topography, parent material and time are passive factors.

NOTE: Only active factors were asked.

Q.102) With respect to the metamorphic rocks consider the following pairs:

Parent rock Metamorphic rock

1. Limestone Marble
2. Sandstone Quartzite
3. Granite Schist
4. Shale Clay

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Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2, 3 and 4
c) 1, 3 and 4
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.102) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Parent rock Metamorphic rock

Clay Slate

Limestone Marble

Sandstone Quartzite

Granite Gneiss

Shale Schist and slate

Coal Graphite

Q.103) Consider the following conditions of climate.

1. Average rainfall of 100 cms mostly from the North-East Monsoons in October-
December.
2. Mean Annual temperature about 28 degree centigrade.
3. Mean Humidity about 75 percent.

Which of the following forests types grow well in the above mentioned conditions?

a) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests.

b) Swamp Forests.
c) Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests.
d) Tropical Dry Evergreen Forests.

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Q.103) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

India’s vegetation can be divided into 5 main types and 16 sub-types.

Main Type Sub Type

● Tropical Wet Evergreen

● Tropical Semi-Evergreen
Moist Tropical Forests
● Tropical Moist Deciduous
● Littoral and Swamp

Dry Tropical Forests ● Tropical Dry Evergreen

● Tropical Dry Deciduous
● Tropical Thorn

● Subtropical Broad Leaved Hill

● Subtropical Moist Hill (Pine)
Montane Subtropical Forests
● Subtropical Dry Evergreen

● Montane Wet Temperate

● Himalayan Moist Temperate
Montane Temperate Forests
● Himalayan Dry Temperate

● Sub-Alpine
● Moist Alpine Scrub
Alpine Forests
● Dry Alpine Scrub

● The Tropical Dry Evergreen Forests are found in the coastal parts of Tamilnadu. Here
the annual average rainfall is 100 cms mostly received in the month of October-
December from the North-East monsoon winds. The annual average temperature is
about 28 degree centigrade and the humidity is 75 percent.

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Q.104) Oak, Chestnut and Pine are the trees of which type of forests in India?

a) Evergreen Forests
b) Montane forests
c) Tropical thorn forests
d) Tropical deciduous forests

Q.104) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Type of Forest Tree Types

Tropical Evergreen Forests Rosewood, Mahogony, Aini, Ebony

Tropical Deciduous Forests Tendu, mahua, harra, amla, kusum, teak, sal,
shisham, sandalwood

Tropical Thorn Forests Babool, ber, date palm, khair, neem, khejri,
palas

Montane forests Oak, chestnut, chir pine, deodar, chinar,

walnut, silver firs, junipers, birch

Q.105) Consider the following statements.

1. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests occupy the highest percentage of the total forest
cover in India.
2. Shola forests are found only in Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.105) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Percentage of forest cover by type of forest. (According to IFSR 2019)

Sl No Type of Forest Percentage of the total area

1 Tropical Wet Evergreen 2.61

2 Tropical Semi-Evergreen 9.27

3 Tropical Moist Deciduous 17.65

4 Littoral and Swamp 0.73

5 Tropical Dry Evergreen 0.12

6 Tropical Dry Deciduous 40.86

7 Tropical Thorn 2.72

● Sholas are the local name for patches of stunted tropical montane forest found in
valleys amid rolling grassland in the higher montane regions of South India. These
patches of shola forest are found mainly in the valleys and are usually separated
from one another by undulating montane grassland.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest occupies Shola forests are found in the higher
around 40.86 percent of the total forest elevation hill regions of the Nilgiris,
area in the country which is the highest Anaimalai, Munnar, Palni hills, Meghamalai,
Agasthyamalai to the south and the Malnad

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compared to all other forest types. and associated ranges in parts of Wayanad,
Coorg, Baba Budangiri and Kudremukh up
the north, in the states of Karnataka, Kerala
and Tamil Nadu.

Q.106) Which of the following regions in India have the combination of Mangrove Forests,
Evergreen forests and Deciduous forests?

a) Saurashtra
b) West Bengal.
c) Coastal Odisha
d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Q.106) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a tropical rainforest canopy, made of a
mixed flora with elements from Indian, Myanmar, Malaysian and endemic floral
types.

● The South Andaman forests have a profuse growth of epiphytic vegetation, mostly
ferns, and orchids.

● The Middle Andamans harbours mostly moist deciduous forests.

● North Andamans is characterised by the wet evergreen type, with plenty of woody
climbers. The North Nicobar Islands are marked by the complete absence of
evergreen forests, while such forests form the dominant vegetation in the central
and southern islands of the Nicobar group.

● Grasslands occur only in the Nicobars, and while deciduous forests are common in
the Andamans, they are almost absent in the Nicobars.

● The present forest coverage is claimed to be 86.2% of the total land area.

● The forest coverage is made up of 12 types namely :

1. Giant evergreen forest

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2. Andamans tropical evergreen forest

3. Southern hilltop tropical evergreen forest

4. Canebrakes

5. Wet bamboo brakes

6. Andamans semi-evergreen forest

7. Andamans moist deciduous forest

8. Andamans secondary moist deciduous forest

9. Littoral forest

10. Mangrove forest

11. Brackish water mixed forest

12. Submontane forest

Q.107) Arrange the following states in descending order in terms of their percentage of
forest to the total geographical area of the state.

1.Arunachal Pradesh
2.Mizoram
3.Manipur
4.Meghalaya

Choose the correct option:

a) 2-1-4-3
b) 2-1-3-4
c) 1-2-4-3
d) 1-2-3-4

Q.107) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

As per the Forest Survey of India report, the states and union territories with maximum
percentage of forest cover to the geographical area are as follows.

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Area-wise Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country followed by
Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra. In terms of forest cover as
percentage of total geographical area, the top five States are Mizoram (85.41%),
Arunachal Pradesh (79.63%), Meghalaya (76.33%), Manipur (75.46%) and Nagaland
(75.31%).

Q.108) Consider the following statements with respect to the minor forest produce.

1. Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer of tendu leaves in India.

2. Sabai is the most important raw material for the paper industry.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.108) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

Tendu Leave:

● Tendu is the most important type of forest leave used as wrappers for bidis. The
tendu leaves grow in large numbers in Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,
Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.
● Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer of tendu leaves in India followed by Bihar,
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra.

Sabai Grass:

● Grasses like Sabai, Bhabar and elephant are used for paper making.
● Sabai is the most important grass which provides the basic raw material for the
paper industry.
● It is a perennial grass which grows on the bare slopes of the sub-himalayan tract and
in Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and western parts of Himachal
Pradesh.

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Q.109) Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

Institute Name Place

1. Institute of Arid Zone Forestry Research Jodhpur

2. Institute of Rain and Moist Deciduous Forests Jorhat
3. Forest Research Institute Dehradun
4. Tropical Forestry Research Institute Bengaluru

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 3
c) 1, 2, and 3
d) All of the above.

Q.109) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

Institute Name Place

Institute of Arid Zone Forestry Research Jodhpur

Institute of Rain and Moist Deciduous Forests Jorhat

Forest Research Institute Dehradun

Tropical Forestry Research Institute Jabalpur

Institute of Wood Science and Technology Bengaluru

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding Coimbatore

Temperate Forest Research Centre Shimla

Centre for Forest Productivity Ranchi

Centre for Social Forestry and Environment Allahabad

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Q.110) With respect to the sacred groves in India, which of the following pairs are
correctly matched?

Sacred Grove Local Name State

1. Devarakadu Karnataka
2. Kavu Kerala
3. Umang lai Meghalaya
4. Mandar Chhattisgarh

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Q.110) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

State Local Name of Sacred Grove

Andhra Pradesh Pavitrakshetralu

Arunachal Pradesh Gumpa Forests

Assam Than, Madaico

Chhattisgarh Sarna, Mandar, Devlas, Budhadev

Haryana Bani, Shamlat, Janglat

Himachal Pradesh Dev Kothi, Devban

Jharkhand Sarna

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Karnataka Devarakadu, Devkad

Kerala Kavu

Manipur Umang Lai

Meghalaya Law Kyntang, Law lyngdoh

Orissa Jahera, Thakuramma

Puducherry Kovil kadu

Uttarakhand DevBhumi

West bengal Garamthan, Harithan, Jahera, Sabitrithan,

Santalburithan.

Q.111) Consider the following statements with respect to the protected area network in
India.

1. Only the Central government can notify the national parks in India.
2. Wildlife sanctuaries boundaries are not fixed by legislation in India
3. National Parks are primarily focused on a particular species in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.111) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

National Parks:

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● An area, whether within a sanctuary or not, can be notified by the state government
to be constituted as a National Park, by reason of its ecological, faunal, floral,
geomorphological, or zoological association or importance, needed to for the
purpose of protecting & propagating or developing wildlife therein or its
environment.
● No human activity is permitted inside the national park except for the ones
permitted by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the state under the conditions given in
CHAPTER IV, WPA 1972.
● There are 104 existing national parks in India covering an area of 40501.13 km2,
which is 1.23% of the geographical area of the country (National Wildlife Database,
May, 2019).

Wildlife Sanctuary:

● Any area other than an area comprising any reserve forest or the territorial waters
can be notified by the State Government to constitute as a sanctuary if such area is
of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, natural. or zoological
significance, for the purpose of protecting, propagating or developing wildlife or its
environment.
● Some restricted human activities are allowed inside the Sanctuary area details of
which are given in CHAPTER IV, WPA 1972.
● There are 551 existing wildlife sanctuaries in India covering an area of 119775.80
km2, which is 3.64 % of the geographical area of the country (National Wildlife
Database, May, 2019).

Biosphere Reserves:

● Biosphere reserves are sites established by countries and recognized under

UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme to promote sustainable
development based on local community efforts and sound science.
● The programme of Biosphere Reserve was initiated by UNESCO in 1971.
● The purpose of the formation of the biosphere reserve is to conserve in situ all forms
of life, along with its support system, in its totality, so that it could serve as a referral
system for monitoring and evaluating changes in natural ecosystems.
● Presently, there are 18 notified biosphere reserves in India.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3

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Incorrect Correct Incorrect

In India, state governments Unlike National parks and National parks are not
notify the formation of biosphere reserves, the necessarily focused on the
National parks. Under boundaries of wildlife conservation of particular
special circumstances sanctuary are not sacrosanct species. Rather wildlife
central government too or fixed. sanctuaries are dedicated
notify the National parks. for protection and
conservation of particular
species.

Q.112) Which of the following countries is the largest producer of wood pulp in the world?

a) USA
b) Brazil
c) Canada
d) Argentina

Q.112) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● Wood pulp is the basic raw material for the paper industry.
● The timber resources used to make wood pulp are referred to as pulpwood.
● Coniferous trees are preferred for making wood pulp because the cellulose fibers in
the pulp of these species are longer, and therefore make stronger paper.
● Some of the most commonly used softwood trees for paper making include spruce,
pine, fir, larch and hemlock, and hardwoods such as eucalyptus, aspen and birch.
● Canada is the largest producer of wood pulp globally due to the presence of large
areas of coniferous forests in the country.

Q.113) Arrange the following soil groups in the order of their land area coverage starting
from the highest to the lowest in India.

1. Laterite soil
2. Black Soil
3. Alluvial Soil.
4. Red soil.

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Choose the correct option:

a) 3-2-4-1
b) 3-4-2-1
c) 3-2-1-4
d) 3-1-2-4

Q.113) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has divided soils in India into eight major groups.

Soil groups by percentage of area are provided below.

Major Soil Group Percentage of land area

Alluvial Soil 45.6

Red Soil 18.6

Black Soil 16.6

Laterite Soil 7.26

Forest and Mountain soil 8.67

Arid and desert soil 4.32

Q.114) ‘Usar’, ‘Kallar’, ‘thur’ and ‘rakar’ are local names given to which of the following
soil groups?

a) Saline and Alkaline soil

b) Peaty and marshy Soil.
c) Laterite soil
d) Desert soil

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Q.114) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● Saline and Alkaline soils are found in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and karnataka.
These are also found in the drier parts of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and
Maharashtra.
● These soils are known by different names locally like ‘Reh’, ‘Kallar’, ‘Usar’, ‘Thur’,
‘Rakar’, ‘Karl’ and ‘Chopan’.
● The accumulation of these salts and alkali materials makes soil infertile and renders
it unfit for agriculture.

Q.115) The old and new alluvial deposits of the northern plains are called by which names
respectively?

a) Khadar and Bhangar

b) Bhangar and Khadar
c) Bhabar and Tarai
d) Tarai and Khadar

Q.115) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● The northern plains are formed by the alluvial plains brought down by the rivers like
Indus, ganga and Brahmaputra.
● The plains are divided into Bhabar, tarai and alluvial plains. The alluvial plains are
further divided into Khadar (New deposits) and Bhangar (Old Deposits).
● Bhabar is a narrow belt ranging between 8-10 kms parallel to the Shiwalik Foothills
at the break up of the slope.
● Tarai is a marshy, swampy belt below the Bhabar belt.
● South of Tarai are the alluvial plains consisting of Old deposits (Bhangar) and new
deposits (Khadar).

Q.116) Consider the following statements with respect to the composition of soils in India.

1. Red soils are rich in potash but poor in lime and nitrogen.
2. The porosity of alluvial soil helps in good agriculture production.
3. Black soil is highly argillaceous with large clay content.

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Which among the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.116) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Characteristics of major soils in India:

Alluvial Soils:

● They are immature and have weak profiles due to their recent origin.
● Most of the soil is Sandy and clayey soils are not uncommon.
● The soil is porous because of its loamy (equal proportion of sand and clay) nature.
● Porosity and texture provide good drainage and other conditions favorable for
agriculture.
● The proportion of nitrogen is generally low.
● The proportion of Potash, phosphoric acid and alkalis are adequate.

Black Soils:

● Black soil is highly argillaceous [Geology (of rocks or sediment) consisting of or

containing clay] with a large clay factor, 62 per cent or more.
● The black soil is highly retentive of moisture.
● 10 percent of alumina,
● 9-10 percent of iron oxide,
● 6-8 percent of lime and magnesium carbonates,
● Potash is variable (less than 0.5 per cent) and
● phosphates, nitrogen and humus are low.

Red Soils:

● The colour is mainly due to the diffusion of the ferric oxide.

● It is deficient in lime, phosphate, manganese, nitrogen, humus.
● Rich in potash.
● Texture is sandy to clay and loamy.

Laterite soils:

● Formed due to the leaching process.

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● It is rich in Iron and Aluminum.

● But deficient in Nitrogen, Potash, Potassium, Lime, Humus.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3

Correct Correct Correct

Red soils are rich in potash It is due to the porosity and The high argillaceous nature
but poor in lime and good texture that makes the and clay content of the
magnesia alluvial soil good for black soil makes it highly
agriculture water retentive.

Q.117) Consider the following pairs with respect to coal fields in India.

Coal field State

1. Korba Jharkhand.
2. Raniganj Chhattisgarh
3. Bokaro Jharkhand
4. Talcher Orissa.

Which of the above is/are correctly matched?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 and 4
d) 1, 3 and 4

Q.117) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

State Coalfield

West Bengal Ranigunj

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Chhattisgarh Korba, Hasdeo-Arand, Sonhat, Jhilmil

Jharkhand Dhanbad, Ramgarh, Daltonganj, Jharia, Bokaro, Giridih,

Karanpura.

Madhya Pradesh Singrauli, Umaria, Satpura, Johila

Andhra Pradesh Singareni, Katanpalli

Tamilnadu Neyveli

Odisha Talcher, Himgiri, Rampur

Assam Makum, Najira, Janji

Q.118) Consider the following statements with respect to non-conventional sources of

energy.

1. In India, shale gas reserves are found in Krishna-Godavari basin and Cambay basin
only.
2. In India, Natural Gas hydrates are found in Krishna-Godavari basin only.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.118) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Shale Gas:

● Shale gas is found in unconventional reservoirs typically trapped in shale rock, having
low permeability, originally deposited as clay and silt.

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● The technique used for shale gas production requires first drilling a vertical well to
the targeted rock followed by horizontal drilling exposing the well to more of
producing shale. This process is called Hydraulic Fracturing or Fracking, in which
water, chemicals and sand are pumped at high pressure into the well to unlock the
gas trapped in shale rocks by opening cracks or fractures in the rock and allowing gas
to flow from shale into the well and onto the surface.
● Shale gas is cleaner burning than coal and crude oil. The combustion of shale gas
emits significantly lower levels of key pollutants including carbon dioxide, nitrogen
oxide and sulphur dioxide than the combustion of coal and oil.
● Shale gas resources in India are found in Krishna-Godavari basin, Cambay basin,
Cauvery basin, Assam Arakan basin and Gondwana basin.
● The commercial extraction is yet to start.

Natural Gas Hydrate:

● Natural gas hydrates are a mixture of ice-like forms of water and gas in molecular
cavities. However, no country in the world has so far developed the technology to
produce gas hydrates commercially and economically.
● According to the latest estimates of the US Geological Survey, India has the second
largest gas hydrate reserves after America. The Krishna-Godavari (KG), Cauvery and
Kerala basins alone contribute 100-130 trillion cubic feet of estimated reserves.

Q.119) Which of the following Nuclear Power Plants are correctly matched with their
location?

Nuclear Power Plants State

1. Kakrapar Gujarat
2. Kovvada Kerala
3. Jaitapur Maharashtra
4. Mithi Virdi Maharashtra

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) All of the above.

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Q.119) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

List of Nuclear Power Plants in India

1. Rawatbhata in Rajasthan
2. Kakrapar and Mithi Virdi in Gujarat
3. Tarapur and Jaitapur in Maharashtra
4. Kaiga in Karnataka
5. Kalpakkam and Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu
6. Kovvada in Andhra Pradesh
7. Haripur in West Bengal
8. Narora in Uttar Pradesh

Q.120) With respect to the mangrove forests in India consider the following statements.

1. Mangrove forests are absent eastern coasts of India.

2. After Sunderbans, Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the highest percentage of
mangrove forests in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.120) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Mangrove Forests:

● A mangrove is a shrub or small tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water.
● Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees, also called halophytes, and are adapted to life in
harsh coastal conditions.
● They contain a complex salt filtration system and complex root system to cope with
salt water immersion and wave action. They are adapted to the low oxygen
conditions of waterlogged mud.
● They are typically evergreen land plants growing on sheltered shores, typically on
tidal flats, deltas, estuaries, bays and creeks.
● The best locations are where abundant silt is available.

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● Their physiological adaptation to salinity stress and to water logged anaerobic mud is
high.
● It produces pneumatophores (blind roots) to overcome respiratory problems in
anaerobic soil conditions.
● Mangroves enhance the natural recycling of nutrients.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Incorrect

Mangroves are found in eastern coast too. The mangroves of Bhitarkanika (orissa) are
In Gujarat mangroves like Avicennia marine, the second largest after the Sunderbans in
Avicennia Officinalis and Rhizophora West - Bengal.
mucronata are found mainly in the Gulf of
Kachchh and the Kori Creek.

Q.121) Consider the following statements.

1. Both North India and South India have distinct cropping seasons with respect to
crops grown.
2. The cropping intensity and rural employment are directly related to each other
in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only.
b) 2 only.
c) 1 and 2.
d) Neither 1 nor 2.

Q.121) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Cropping Intensity:

● Cropping intensity in percentage is defined as GCA/NSA X 100

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Where, GCA - Gross Cropped Area and

NSA - Net Sown Area.

Cropping seasons in India:

● There are three distinct crop seasons in the northern and interior parts of the
country, namely kharif, rabi and zaid.
● The kharif season largely coincides with Southwest Monsoon under which the
cultivation of tropical crops such as rice, cotton, jute, jowar, bajra and tur is
possible.
● The rabi season begins with the onset of winter in October-November and ends
in March-April. The low temperature conditions during this season facilitate the
cultivation of temperate and subtropical crops such as wheat, gram and mustard.
● Zaid is a short duration summer cropping season beginning after harvesting of
rabi crops. The cultivation of watermelons, cucumbers, vegetables and fodder
crops during this season is done on irrigated lands.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

In southern India distinct cropping For a land scarce and labour abundant
seasons based on crops grown is difficult country like India higher cropping
to derive. Because, all throughout the intensity leads to generation of higher
year the temperature is high enough to rural employment in the agriculture
grow tropical crops given the soil sector. Therefore there is a direct relation
moisture is available. Therefore in these between cropping season and rural
regions same crops can be grown thrice employment in India.
in an agriculture year. Hence the
statement is incorrect.

Q.122) Consider the following statements with respect to rice production in India.

1. Rice is grown only in the Kharif and Rabi season in India.

2. ‘Aus’, ‘Aman’ and ‘Boro’ are three crops of rice grown in the North Eastern region
in India.

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Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.122) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● Rice is a staple food for the overwhelming majority of the population in India.
● Though it is considered to be a crop of tropical humid areas, it has about 3,000
varieties which are grown in different agro-climatic regions.
● The world’s largest rice producers by far are China and India.
● About one-fourth of the total cropped area in the country is under rice
cultivation.
● West-Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab states are leading rice producers in India.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Incorrect

Some parts of India grow rice in all three ‘Aus’, ‘Aman’ and ‘Boro’ are three crops of
cropping seasons. Hence statement is rice grown in the state of West-Bengal.
incorrect

Q.123) Which among the following are the local names of shifting cultivation
practiced in India?

1. Chena
2. Kumari
3. Jhumming
4. Milpa

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 4 only

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

Q.123) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Shifting Cultivation Country

Ladang Indonesia

Jhumming, Jhum, Vevar, Dahiyaar, Deepa, Zara, India

Erka, Batra, Podu, Kumari, Kaman, Vinga and
Dhavi

Chena Sri lanka

Roca Brazil.

Ray Vietnam

Milpa Mexico

Conuco Venezuela

Tamrai Thailand

Taungya Myanmar

Q.124) With respect to Coffee production in India consider the following

statements.

1. India mostly grows superior quality coffee called Arabica.

2. Kerala is the leading producer of coffee in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.124) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● Coffee is a tropical plantation crop.

● Its seeds are roasted, ground and are used for preparing a beverage.
● There are three varieties of coffee i.e. arabica, robusta and liberica
● India ranks seventh in the world in coffee production. Brazil is the leading
producer of coffee in the world.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

India produces three varieties of coffee - Karnataka is the leading producer of

Arabica, robusta and liberica. Coffee in India.

Arabica is the superior quality coffee

which India grows in large quantities.

Q.125) “This crop requires plenty of heat, plenty of rain, plenty of alluvium and
plenty of labour to grow in India”

To which crop are we referring to here?

a) Wheat
b) Cotton
c) Rice
d) Sugarcane.

Q.125) Solution (c)

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Explanation:

● Rice is grown under varying climatic conditions in India from 8 degree to 30

degree north latitude and from sea level to about 2500 metre altitude.
● The temperature should be fairly high at a mean monthly of 24 degree
centigrade. It should be 20-22 degree at the time of sowing, 23-25 degree during
growth and 25-30 degree during harvesting.
● The average rainfall required for rice is 150 cm.
● Rice grows well on a variety of soils including silts, loams and gravels. It is
dominantly a crop of river valley, flood plains, deltas and coastal plains where
alluvium soil is found.

Q.126) Which among the following are the millets grown in India?

1. Haraka
2. Rajgira
3. Korra
4. Kutki

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.126) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● Millets are short duration (3-4 months) warm weather grasses grown in those
inferior areas where main food crops like rice and wheat cannot be successfully
grown.
● In India jowar, bajra, ragi, korra, kodo, kutki, sanwa, haraka, varagu, bauti and
rajgira are few important millets grown.

Q.127) Consider the following factors influencing industrial locations:

1. Government Policy
2. Access to Market

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3. Access to Transportation and Communication Facilities

4. Access to Agglomeration Economies

Which of the factors given above is/are correct?

a) 1, 3 and 4 Only

b) 1, 2 and 4 Only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.127) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Industries maximise profits by reducing costs. Therefore, industries should be located

at points where the production costs are minimum. Some of the factors influencing
industrial locations are as under:

● Access to Market
● Access to Raw Material
● Access to Labour Supply
● Access to Transportation and Communication Facilities
● Government Policy
● Access to Agglomeration Economies/ Links between Industries

Q.128) Consider the following statements with regard to footloose industries:

1. The product cost varies spatially in footloose industries.

2. They are not dependent on any specific raw material.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.128) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

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● Footloose industry is a general term for an industry that can be placed and
located at any location without effect from factors such as resources or
transport.
● These industries often have spatially fixed costs which means that the costs of
the products do not change despite where the product is assembled.
● These industries can be located at a wide variety of places, as these are not
weight-losing nor raw-material-specific.
● They produce in relatively small quantities employing smaller workforces and
are considered to be more efficient from an ecological point of view.
● These are generally not polluting industries.
● Examples include Diamonds and computer chips

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

The product cost is fixed. It doesn't vary They are not raw material specific. Raw
spatially materials can be procured from anywhere
other than the place of production.

Q.129) “Cool Climate with moderate rainfall, flat and well drained plain areas,
fertile friable loam and heavy inputs in the form of irrigation, high yielding
varieties seeds, fertilizers and mechanisation”

Above description is most suitable for which kind of crop in India?

a) Rice
b) Maize
c) Jowar
d) Wheat

Q.129) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● Wheat is the most important foodgrain in India after rice.

● Wheat is a rabi crop sown in the beginning of winter season and is harvested in
the beginning of summer.

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● The ideal wheat climate has winter temperature 10-15 degree centigrade and
summer temperature varying from 21-25 degree centigrade.
● It thrives well in areas receiving annual rainfall of 75 cms.
● Soil should be loamy.
● In parts of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar pradesh high yielding variety seeds are
used with adoption of mechanisation.

Q.130) Which among the following is known as “Black Ore”?

a) Magnetite
b) Haematite
c) Limonite
d) Siderite

Q.130) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● Magnetite is a rock mineral and one of the main iron ores, with the chemical
formula Fe3O4. It is one of the oxides of iron, and is ferrimagnetic.
● It is attracted to a magnet and can be magnetized to become a permanent
magnet itself.
● It is the most magnetic of all the naturally-occurring minerals on Earth.
● It is known as “Black Ore” due to the blackish colour it possesses.

Q.131) Consider the following descriptions of a mineral found in India:

1. It forms when laterite soils are severely leached of silica and other soluble
materials in a wet tropical or subtropical climate.
2. In India, Odisha is the leading producing state.

3. It is a sedimentary rock with high aluminium content.

Which of the following minerals is described in the above statements?

a) Iron
b) Copper
c) Bauxite
d) Manganese.

Q.131) Solution (c)

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Basic Information:

● Bauxite is a rock formed from a reddish clay material called laterite soil and is
most commonly found in tropical or subtropical regions.
● Bauxite consists primarily of aluminum oxide compounds (alumina), silica, iron
oxides and titanium dioxide.
● Bauxite is a sedimentary rock with a relatively high aluminium content.
● Bauxite is found mainly in tertiary deposits and is associated with laterite rocks
occurring extensively either on the plateau or hill ranges of peninsular India and
also in the coastal tracts of the country.
● Odisha is the leading producing state accounting for about 51% of the total
production during 2018. The main deposits occur in Kalahandi, Koraput,
Bolangir, Sundargarh and Sambalpur districts. The smelting plants have been
developed at Damanjodi and Doragurha.
● Jharkhand ranks second in bauxite deposit where Palamau, Lohardaga, Ranchi
and Monghyr districts contain some prestigious bauxite mines.

Q.132) Consider the following statements:

1. It is known as ‘Abhrak’
2. Its insulating properties have made it a valuable mineral in electrical and
electronics industry.
3. Muscovite, Phlogopite and Biotite are three major types found in India.

Which of the following minerals is described above?

a) Dolomite
b) Asbestos
c) Mica
d) Sillimanite

Q.132) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● Mica is a silicate mineral known as sheet silicates because it forms in distinct

layers.
● Micas are fairly light and relatively soft and the sheets and flakes of mica are
flexible.
● Mica is heat-resistant and does not conduct electricity.
● Mica has been used in India since ancient times as a medicinal item in ayurveda
and is known as ‘Abhrak’.

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● Its insulating properties have made it an invaluable mineral in the electrical and
electronics industry. It can withstand high voltage and has low power loss factor.
● In India, Muscovite, Phlogopite and Biotite are the three major types found.

Q.133) Consider the following statements:

1. Cement industry is the largest consumer of iron ore in India next to the Iron and
Steel industry.
2. India is the world’s largest producer of sponge iron.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.133) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● India is one of the leading producers of iron ore in the world.

● Haematite, Magnetite, Limonite and siderite are the four major varieties of iron
ore in India.
● Haematite is the best quality iron ore with about 70 percent of metallic content.
● Orissa is the leading producer of Iron ore in India.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Among the consuming industries, Cement India is the world's largest producer of
Industry is the second major consumer of sponge iron or Direct Induced Iron (DRI)
iron ore after the Iron & Steel Industry with a host of coal-based units located in
(including Sponge Iron Industry). the mineral-rich States of the country.

Generally low grade iron ore is used in

the manufacture of cement. Iron ore
improves the burning properties of
cement. It imparts colour and also

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balances the composition of cement.

Q.134) Consider the following statements with respect to coal reserves in India:

1. Gondwana rocks contain about 98 percent of coal reserves of India.

2. Lignite known as brown coal is the lowest quality coal found.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.134) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock, formed as rock

strata called coal seams.
● Coal is mostly carbon with variable amounts of other elements; chiefly hydrogen,
sulphur, oxygen, and nitrogen.
● Coal is formed when dead plant matter decays into peat and is converted into
coal by the heat and pressure of deep burial over millions of years.
● Depending upon its grade from highest to lowest coal is divided into Anthracite
coal (Best quality), Bituminous coal, Lignite coal and peat.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

Economically Gondwana rocks are Peat is the lowest grade coal found.
significant because over 98 percent of the
coal reserves of India belong to this rock
system

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Q.135) Consider the following services:

1. Radio service.
2. Real estate
3. Advisory and Consultant
4. Retail trade
5. Inland water transport.

Which of the above is/are tertiary sector activities?

Choose the correct option:

a) 1, 3. 4 and 5 Only
b) 1, 2. 4and 5 Only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q.135) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Tertiary Sector Activities:

● Tertiary activities include both production and exchange. The production

involves the ‘provision’ of services that are ‘consumed’.
● Tertiary activities, therefore, involve the commercial output of services rather
than the production of tangible goods. They are not directly involved in the
processing of physical raw materials.
● Common examples are the work of a plumber, electrician, technician, launderer,
barber, shopkeeper, driver, cashier, teacher, doctor, lawyer and publisher etc.

Tertiary activities broadly include:

● Trade and Commerce: Wholesale and retail trade

● Transport: Rail, road, water, airways
● Communication
● Financial and other services: Insurance, Real estate, etc.

Note: Consultant is a Quinary activity. Other such activities are Specialists, Decision
makers, Policy formulators.

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Q.136) Which of the following are the problems faced by the jute industry in
India?

1. Inadequate supply of raw materials.

2. Obsolete machinery
3. Competition from substitutes.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3
c) 1 and 2
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.136) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● Jute is the second largest textile industry in India after the cotton textile industry.
● It is one of the major industries in the eastern region particularly West Bengal.
● It is known as golden fibre.
● The main problems being faced by the Jute industry are the following:
1. Inadequate supply of raw materials- After independence, 70 percent of the jute
producing areas went to Bangladesh. Thus, the jute industry suffers from
inadequate supply of raw jute.
2. Competition from substitutes- Paper, plastics, cloth and hemp have emerged as
substitutes and are available at cheaper rates in the world market.
3. Obsolete machinery- Many jute mills are uneconomical because of outdated
machinery.

Q.137) Which of the following crops are considered as Rabi crops in India?

1. Wheat
2. Rapeseed
3. Cotton
4. Mustard.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only

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d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.137) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

Cropping Season Northern states Southern States

Kharif Paddy, Cotton, Bajra, Paddy, Maize, Ragi, Jowar,

Maize, Jowar, Tur Groundnut

Rabi Wheat, Gram, Rapeseed, Paddy, Maize, Ragi,

Mustard Groundnut, Jowar

Zaid Vegetables, Fruits Paddy, Vegetables and

fruits

Q.138) Consider the following statements with respect to Silk Industry in India:

1. India is the largest producer of raw silk in the world.

2. More than two-third of silk produced in India is Mulberry silk.
3. Muga silk is exclusively found in Assam region

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.138) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● India is well known for silk production since ancient times.

● India is the only country in the world producing all five varieties of silk viz.
Mulberry, Tropical Tasar, Oak Tasar, Eri and Muga.
● Karnataka is the leading producer of silk in India.

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Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3

Incorrect Correct Correct

China is the largest More than 80 percent of Muga silk also known as
producer of raw silk in the silk produced in India is golden silk is found
world. India is the second Mulberry silk. exclusively in Assam
largest producer. region.

Q. 139) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Steel Plant Collaboration with

1. Rourkela Steel plant Germany.

2. Bhilai Steel Plant Russia.
3. Durgapur Steel Plant Russia.
4. Bokaro Steel Plant United Kingdom.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 3 and 4 only

Q.139) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● After independence, during the Second Five Year Plan (1956-61), new integrated
steel plants were set up with foreign collaboration. They include.
1. Rourkela Steel Plant with Germany Collaboration.
2. Bhilai Steel Plant with Russian collaboration.
3. Durgapur Steel Plant with United Kingdom
4. Bokaro Steel Plant with Russia.

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Q.140) Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Rail Factory Location

1. The Integral Coach Factory Perambur

2. Bharat Earth Movers Pune
3. Rail Coach Factory Bengaluru
4. Rail Wheel Factory Kapurthala

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.140) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Major railway equipment manufacturing industries and their location:

Industry Location

Chittaranjan Locomotives Works Burdwan district of West Bengal

Diesel Locomotive works Varanasi

Tata Engineering and Locomotive works Jamshedpur

Integral coach factory Perambur, Chennai

Modern Integral coach factory Rae Bareli

Bharat Earth Movers Limited Bengaluru

Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala

Rail Wheel Factory Bengaluru.

Q.141) Mundari and Santhali are part of which family of languages in India?

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a) Austric (Nishada)
b) Dravidian
c) Indo-European (Aryan)
d) Sino-Tibetan (Kirata)

Q.141) Solution (a)

Explanation:

The speakers of major Indian languages belong to four language families:

Language Family Languages

Indo-European Family (Aryan) Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi,

Kashmiri, Rajasthani, Sindhi, Maithili and Odia

Dravidian Family (Dravida), Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam

Austric Family (Nishada) Kol, Mundari, Nicobari, Khasi, Santhali, Ho, Birhor.

Sino-Tibetan family (Kirata) Nepalese, Bodo, Manipuri

Q.142) Which among the following are push factors for migration?

1. Epidemic
2. Peace and stability.
3. Unemployment.
4. Unfavourable climate.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.142) Solution (c)

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Explanation:

People migrate for a better economic and social life. There are two sets of factors that
influence migration.

1. The Push factors make the place of origin seem less attractive for reasons like
unemployment, poor living conditions, political turmoil, unpleasant climate, natural
disasters, epidemics and socio-economic backwardness.
2. The Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place
of origin for reasons like better job opportunities and living conditions, peace and
stability, security of life and property and pleasant climate.

Q.143) Which of the following factors determine the shape and structure of rural
settlements?

1. Water Availability.
2. Cultural factors.
3. Security.
4. Local temperature

Choose the correct option:

a) 4 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.143) Solution (d)

Explanation:

● Rural settlements in India can broadly be put into four types:

1. Clustered, agglomerated or nucleated,

2. Semi-clustered or fragmented,

3. Hamleted, and

4. Dispersed or isolated

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● There are various factors and conditions responsible for having different shapes and
patterns of rural settlements in India. These include:
1. Physical features – nature of terrain, altitude, climate and availability of
water
2. Cultural and ethnic factors – social structure, caste and religion
3. Security factors – defence against thefts and robberies.

Q.144) Consider the following statements with respect to population growth in India.

1. The year 1921 is called as “Demographic Divide” in the demographic history of India.
2. Period between 1951-1981 is known as the period of population explosion.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.144) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● The demographic history of India can be charted and classified into following four
distinct phases.
1. Period of Stagnant Population (1901-1921)
2. Period of steady growth (1921-1951)
3. Period of rapid growth (1951-1981)
4. Period of High Growth with definite signs of slowing down (1981-2011)

1. Period of Stagnant Population (1901-1921): In this period growth rate was very low,
even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921. Poor health and medical
services, illiteracy of people at large and inefficient distribution system of food and
other basic necessities were largely responsible for a high birth and death rates in
this period.

2. Period of Steady Growth (1921-1951): An overall improvement in health and

sanitation throughout the country brought down the mortality rate. The crude birth
rate remained high in this period leading to higher growth rate than the previous

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phase. This is impressive in the backdrop of the Great Economic Depression, 1920s
and World War II.

3. Period of Rapid Growth (1951-1981): The period of population explosion in India,

was caused by a rapid fall in the mortality rate but a high fertility rate of population
in the country. The average annual growth rate was as high as 2.2 per cent. It is in
this period, after Independence, that developmental activities were introduced
through a centralised planning process and the economy started showing up
ensuring the improvement of the living condition of people at large. Besides,
increased international migration bringing in Tibetans, Bangladeshis, Nepalies and
even people from Pakistan contributed to the high growth rate.

4. Period of High Growth with definite signs of slowing down (post 1981 till present):
A downward trend of crude birth rate is held responsible for such a population
growth. This was, in turn, affected by an increase in the mean age at marriage,
improved quality of life particularly education of females in the country.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

The population growth during the period After 1951, there was a steep fall in the
1901-21 can be termed as stagnant. The mortality rate but the fertility remained
high birth rate was counterbalanced by a stubbornly high. Therefore this period
high death rate. The progressive growth experienced a very high rate of population
rate in 1921 over 1901 was only 5.42 growth and is often referred to as the
percent. The census year 1921 registered a period of population explosion.
negative growth rate of minus 0.31percent
and it happened only once in the
demographic history of India. It is because
of this reason 1921 is called “Demographic
Divide” in the demographic history of India.

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Q.145) With respect to the composition of the working population in the country, consider
the following statements.

1. The work participation rate tends to be higher in the areas of higher levels of
economic development.
2. About 54.6 percent of the total working population in the country are cultivators and
agricultural laborers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above.

Q.145) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● As per the Census 2001, the Indian workforce is over 400 million strong, which
constitutes 39.1 percent of the total population of the country. The workers
comprise 312 million main workers and 88 million marginal workers (i.e., those who
did not work for at least 183 days in the preceding 12 months to the census taking).
● Sex differential among the number of male and female worker in the total workforce
is significant. Of the total 402 million workers, 275 million are males and 127 million
females. This would mean that 51.7 percent of the total males and 25.6 percent of
the total females are workers. The number of female workers is about less than half
the number of male workers. In terms of proportion, 68.4 percent of the workers are
males and 31.6 percent females

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

In India, the work participation rate tends As per the census 2011, the majority of the
to be higher in the areas of lower levels of working population in the country are
economic development. Because a large cultivators and agricultural laborers.
number of manual workers are needed to

perform the subsistence economic

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activities. E.g, states like Chhattisgarh,

Bihar, himachal pradesh have higher work
participation rate.

Q.146) “Short Stature, dark chocolate brown skin, woolly hair, bulbous forehead, broad
flat nose and slightly protruding jaws”

To which ethnic group does the above description refer to?

a) Australoids
b) Negrito
c) Mongoloids
d) Dravidians.

Q.146) Solution (b)

Explanation:

Ethnic Group Prominent Features

Negrito Short Stature, dark chocolate brown skin, woolly hair, bulbous
forehead, broad flat nose and slightly protruding jaws

Proto Australoids Resemble Negritos but no woolly hairs.

Mongoloids Round and Broad head, face with very high cheekbones and
long flat nose, little or no hair on the body.

Dravidians Medium stature, dark skin and long head

Nordics Long head, fair complexion, well developed nose and a well
built body.

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Q.147) Coorgis and Parsis are representatives of which ethnic group in India?

a) Brachycephals
b) Nordics
c) Dravidians
d) Mongoloids

Q.147) Solution (a)

Explanation:

Coorgis or Kodavas:

● The Kodavas or coorgis are considered a patrilineal ethno-lingual tribe from the
region of Kodagu, (in the state of Karnataka) They natively speak the Kodava
language. Traditionally they are land-owning agriculturists with martial customs.
● Kodavas may be the descendants of the broad headed, 'brachycephalic' stock who
entered into the Indus Valley during the Mohenjodaro period before the Indo-Aryans
and later migrated to the Coorg region.
● One view is that the Kodavas are descendants of Scythians. According to yet another
but similar view, the Kodavas belong to the Indo-Scythian race like the Sakas, the
Western Kshatrapas and the Thiyyar.

Parsis:

● Parsis (which means 'Persian' in the Persian language) are an ethno religious group
who migrated to the Indian subcontinent from Persia during the Muslim conquest of
Persia of CE 636–651
● They belong to the Brachycephals ethnic group in a broad way.

Q.148) Consider the following statements with respect to Scheduled caste and scheduled
tribe population in India:

1. No tribe has been scheduled in Arunachal Pradesh and no Caste has been scheduled
in Punjab.
2. Out of total population in the state/Union territory Lakshadweep has the highest
percentage of population as scheduled tribe population.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only

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c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.148) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

● The tribes are the autochthonous or native people of the land who are believed to
be the earliest settlers in the Indian peninsula. They are generally called Adivasis.
● Article 341 and 342 of the Indian constitution defines as to who constitutes the
scheduled caste and scheduled tribe population in India.
● The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes comprise about 16.6% and 8.6%,
respectively of India's population (according to the 2011 census).

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

No tribe has been scheduled in Punjab, Tribal population as percentage of total

Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi. And population:
nocaste has been scheduled in Arunachal
1. Lakshadweep - 94.79 percent
Pradesh, Nagaland, Andaman Nicobar and
2. Mizoram - 94.43 percent
Lakshadweep.
3. Nagaland - 86.48 percent
4. Meghalaya - 86.15 percent
5. Arunachal Pradesh - 68.79

Q.149) Consider the following statements with respect to the linguistic composition in
India:

1. The linguistic regions in the country have distinct boundaries.

2. Manipuri is the smallest language group among the scheduled languages.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only

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b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above.

Q.149) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

● It is said that India is a forest of languages. The most comprehensive data on

languages was collected at the time of the 1961 census. According to these census
figures there were 187 languages spoken in India. Out of these as many as 94
languages are spoken by less than 10000 persons each and 23 languages together
account for 77 percent of the total population of the country.
● 22 languages have been considered as scheduled languages in the constitution of
India. Maithili, Santhali, Bodo and Dogri were newly added to this list.
● Language became the prime criteria for delimitation of states after Independence in
India.
● Hindi speaking people constitute the highest percentage of the total population in
India. About 41.03 percent.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Incorrect

The linguistic regions in the country do not Sanskrit is the smallest language group
have distinct boundaries. They gradually amongst the scheduled languages.
merge and overlap in their respective
frontier zones

Q.150) Consider the following statements with respect to sex ratio in India:

1. Kerala is the only state/union territory in India which has more females than males
as per the census 2011.
2. Amongst the states Haryana has the lowest sex ratio.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.150) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Sex Ratio:

● Sex ratio is defined as “number of females per 1000 males in the population”.
● Sex ratio of population of a country is mainly the outcome of the interplay of sex
differentials in mortality, sex selective migration, sex ratio at birth and at times sex
differential in population enumeration.
● As per the census 2011, the overall sex ratio for Indian population is 940.

Few Important Statistics on Sex Ratio:

● State with Highest Female Sex Ratio : Kerala (1,058)

● State with Lowest Female Sex Ratio : Haryana (861)
● UT with Highest Female Sex Ratio : Pondicherry (1,001)
● UT with Lowest Female Sex Ratio : Daman & Diu (710)
● District with Highest Female Sex Ratio : Mahe (Pondicherry) (1,147)
● District with Lowest Female Sex Ratio : Daman (Daman & Diu) (591)

Q.151) The shape of the population pyramid reflects the characteristics of the population.
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Shape of Pyramid Meaning

1. Bell shaped Constant population.

2. Triangle Declining population.
3. Tapered top and bottom Expanding population.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only

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Q.151) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● The age-sex structure of a population refers to the number of females and males in
different age groups.
● A population pyramid is used to show the age-sex structure of the population.
● The shape of the population pyramid reflects the characteristics of the population.
The left side shows the percentage of males while the right side shows the
percentage of women in each age group.

Shape of population Meaning Examples

pyramid

Bell Shaped Constant population Australia

Triangle shaped Expanding population Nigeria

Tapered top and bottom Declining population Japan

Q.152) Consider the following statements with respect to population growth rate.

1. The annual growth rate of population for the entire country is around 1.64 percent
as per the census 2011.
2. Himachal Pradesh registered the lowest population growth rate as per the census
2011.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None of the above.

Q.152) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Population growth rate in India:

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● The percentage decadal growth during the period 2001-2011 has registered the
sharpest decline since independence. It declined from 23.87 percent for 1981-91 to
21.94 percent for the period 1991-2001, a decrease of 2.33 percentage points.
● For 2001-11 this decadal growth has become 17.64 percent, a further decrease of
3.9 percentage point.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

The annual growth rate of India’s Kerala registered the lowest population
population is 1.64 percent and the decadal growth rate as per the census 2011
growth rate is around 17 percent

Q.153) Consider the following statements with respect to urban areas in India:

1. Goa is the most urbanised state in India as per census 2011.

2. The proportion of Urban population is lowest in Himachal Pradesh.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.153) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● As per the census in 2011, 31% of the country’s population lived in urban areas.
● In terms of absolute number of persons living in urban areas, Maharashtra continues
to lead with 50.8 million persons which comprises 13.5 percent of the total urban
population of the country. Uttar Pradesh accounts for about 44.4 million, followed
by Tamil Nadu at 34.9 million.

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● The proportion of urban population continues to be the lowest in Himachal Pradesh

with 10.0 per cent followed by Bihar with 11.3 percent, Assam (14.1 percent) and
Orissa (16.7 percent).
● Among major states, Tamil Nadu continues to be the most urbanized state with 48.4
percent of the population living in urban areas followed now by Kerala (47.7 per
cent) upstaging Maharashtra (45.2 percent).

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

correct Correct

Among all the States and Union territories, The proportion of urban population is
the National Capital Territory of Delhi and lowest in Himachal Pradesh with 10
the Union territory of Chandigarh are most percent.
urbanized with 97.5 percent and 97.25
percent urban population respectively,
while among mong States, Goa is now the
most urbanised State with 62.2 percent
urban population.

Q.154) Arrange the following religious minorities groups in descending order based on
their population size (As per census 2011):

1. Jains
2. Christians
3. Budhists
4. Sikhs

Choose the correct option:

a) 2-3-4-1
b) 2-4-3-1
c) 2-3-1-4
d) 2-3-4-1

Q.154) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

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● Religion is one of the most dominant forces affecting the cultural and political life of
most Indians.
● Religion virtually permeates into almost all the aspects of people’s family and
community lives; it is important to study the religious composition in detail.

Population size based on religion (As per census 2011)

● Hindu 96.63 crores (79.8%);

● Muslim 17.22 crores (14.2%);
● Christian 2.78 crores (2.3%);
● Sikh 2.08 crores (1.7%);
● Buddhist 0.84 crores (0.7%);
● Jain 0.45 crores (0.4%),
● Other Religions & Persuasions (ORP) 0.79 crores (0.7%) and Religion Not Stated 0.29
crores (0.2%).

Q.155) ‘Panna’, ‘para’, ‘nagla’ are local names of what type of rural settlements in India?

a) Nucleated.
b) Semi Clustered.
c) Hamleted
d) Isolated

Q.155) Solution (c)

Explanation:

Rural settlements in India can broadly be put into four types:

● Clustered, agglomerated or nucleated: In this type of village the general living area
is distinct and separated from the surrounding farms, barns and pastures. Such
settlements are generally found in fertile alluvial plains and in the north-eastern
states.
● Semi-clustered or fragmented: It may result from tendency of clustering in a
restricted area of dispersed settlement. one or more sections of the village society
choose or are forced to live a little away from the main cluster or village. Such
settlements are widespread in the Gujarat plain and some parts of Rajasthan.
● Hamleted: These units are locally called panna, para, palli, nagla, dhani, etc. in
various parts of the country. This segmentation of a large village is often motivated
by social and ethnic factors. Such villages are more frequently found in the middle
and lower Ganga plain, Chhattisgarh and lower valleys of the Himalayas.

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● Dispersed or isolated: Extreme dispersion of settlement is often caused by the

extremely fragmented nature of the terrain and land resource base of habitable
areas. Many areas of Meghalaya, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala have
this type of settlement

Q.156) Consider the following statements with respect to literacy rates in India:

1. The crude literacy rate for India in Census 2011 is 74.04 percent.
2. Kerala is the only state in India where female literacy rate is higher than the male
literacy rate.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.156) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Crude Literacy rate and Effective Literacy rate:

● The literacy rate taking into account the total population of the country is termed as
“Crude Literacy Rate”, while the literacy rate calculated taking into account the age
seven and above population is called the “Effective Literacy Rate”.
● For the purpose of census 2011, a person aged seven and above, who can both read
and write with understanding in any language, is treated as literate. A person, who
can only read but cannot write, is not literate.

Some facts related to Literacy rate in India:

● The results of the 2011 census reveal that there has been an increase in literacy in
the country.
● The literacy rate in the country is 74.04 per cent, 82.14 for males and 65.46 for
females.
● Kerala retained its position by being on top with a 93.91 percent literacy rate, closely
followed by Lakshadweep (92.28 per cent) and Mizoram (91.58 per cent).

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● Bihar with a literacy rate of 63.82 per cent ranks last in the country preceded by
Arunachal Pradesh (66.95 per cent) and Rajasthan (67.06 per cent).
● The difference in literacy among males and females is as low as less than 5% in state
of Meghalaya, Kerala and Mizoram whereas states like Rajasthan, Jharkhand, D & N
Haveli, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Chhatisgarh have the difference to be the
magnitude of 20% and above.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Incorrect

The effective literacy rate in India is 74.04 No state in India has a female literacy rate
percent as per the census 2011. higher than those of males.

Q.157) Which of the following factors are considered for enumeration of migration in
census of India?

1. Place of birth
2. Place of work
3. Place of residence

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Q.157) Solution (b)

Explanation:

● Migration is one of the important data collected during the census exercise.
● In the census of India, migration is enumerated based on the following two factors.
1. Place of Birth: If the place of birth is different from the place of enumeration
(known as life time migrant)

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2. Place of residence: If the place of last residence is different from the place of
enumeration (known as migrant by place of last residence)

Q.158) Which of the following factors are considered for classifying the census towns in
India?

1. Total population
2. Both male and female working population
3. Density of population
4. Growth rate of population.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.158) Solution (a)

Explanation:

According to census 2011, urban areas are comprised types administrative units

1. Statutory Towns: All administrative units that have been defined by statute as urban
like Municipal Corporation, Municipality, Cantonment Board, Notified Town Area
Committee, Town Panchayat, nagar Palika etc
2. Census towns: Administrative units satisfying the following three criteria
simultaneously are treated as census towns.
● It should have a minimum population of 5000 persons.
● At least 75 percent of the male main working population should have been engaged
in non-agricultural activities.
● It should have a density of population of at least 400 persons per sq km. (1000 per sq
mile).

Q.159) Consider the following statements with respect to density of population:

1. Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density amongst states in India.
2. Bihar has the highest population density amongst states in India.

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Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.159) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● Population density is defined as the number of persons per sq km. It is one of the
important indices of population concentration is the density of population.
● Population density helps in getting a better understanding of the spatial distribution
of population in relation to land.
● There has been a steady increase of more than 200 persons per sq km over the last
50 years as the density of population increased from 117 persons/ sq km in 1951 to
382 persons/sq km in 2011.
● Spatial variation of population densities in the country ranges from as low as 17
persons per sq km in Arunachal Pradesh to 11,320 persons in the National Capital
Territory of Delhi.
● Maharashtra 365, Karnataka 319, Madhya Pradesh 236.
● Among the northern Indian States Bihar (1106), West Bengal (1028) and Uttar
Pradesh (829) have higher densities.
● Kerala (860) and Tamil Nadu (555) have higher densities among the peninsular
Indian states.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Arunachal pradesh has the lowest Bihar has the highest population density
population density amongst states in India amongst states in India (1106 person per sq
(17 persons per sq km) km)

Q.160) Ambala and Udhampur are categorised as which category of towns in India
(According to functional classification)?

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a) Administrative towns
b) Education towns
c) Garrison cantonment towns
d) Religious towns.

Q.160) Solution (c)

Explanation:

Functional Classification of towns in India.

Administrative towns Chandigarh, New Delhi, Bhopal, Shillong,

Guwahati, Imphal, Srinagar, Gandhinagar,
Jaipur, Chennai

Industrial towns Mumbai, Salem, Coimbatore, Modinagar,

Jamshedpur, Hugli, Bhilai, etc.

Transport towns Kandla, Kochchi, Kozhikode,

Visakhapatnam, etc.

Commercial towns Mumbai, Kolkata, Saharanpur, Satna, Delhi,

Ahmedabad etc .

Mining towns Raniganj, Jharia, Singrauli, Korba, Dhanbad,

Bellari etc.

Garrison Cantonment towns Ambala, Udhampur, Mhow, Babina,

Jalandhar etc

Educational towns Varanasi, Bengaluru, Aligarh, Allahabad,

Manipal etc

Religious towns Varanasi, Mathura, Amritsar, Madurai, Puri,

Ajmer etc

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Q.161) Consider the following pairs with respect to the origin and formation of
lakes.

Lakes Origin/Formation

1. Kettle Lake By Glaciation

2. Caldera lake By Tectonic activity
3. Oxbow lake By river meandering
4. Beaver lake By Animals.

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

a) 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.161) Solution (c)

Explanation:

● A lake is an area filled with water, localized in a basin, surrounded by land, apart
from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake.
● Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean. Therefore, they are distinct from
lagoons, and are also larger and deeper than ponds.
● They are formed due to various agents and processes.

Type of Lake Origin or Formation

Tectonic Lakes, RIft Valley lakes Formed due to earth movements

Cirque lakes, Tarns, Kettle Lakes, Rock Formed by glaciation activity

hollow lakes

Crater lakes or Caldera Lakes, lava Formed by volcanic activity

blocked lakes.

Karst lakes, Wind deflated lakes Formed by Erosion

Ox bow lake (Meandering of river) Formed due to deposition

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Beaver lakes Formed by animals.

Q.162) Westerlies are stronger and regular in the southern hemisphere than the
Northern Hemisphere. Which of the following is/are the reasons behind this?

1. Presence of more ocean currents in the southern hemisphere.

2. Large expanse of water in the southern hemisphere.
3. Higher temperature in southern hemisphere than northern hemisphere.

Choose the correct option:

a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.162) Solution (a)

Explanation:

● Winds blowing from the subtropical high pressure belts towards the sub polar
low pressure belts are called westerlies.
● The directions of the Westerlies are opposite to trade winds and that is why they
are also called antitrade winds.
● They blow in the middle latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude, and
originate from the high pressure area in the horse latitudes towards the poles.
● The direction of the westerlies are from south-west to north-east in the northern
hemisphere and north-west to south-east in the southern hemisphere.
● The westerlies of the southern hemisphere are stronger and regular due to the
vast expanse of water. The composition of land is comparatively less compared
to the northern hemisphere.
● The westerlies are best developed between 40° and 65°S latitudes. These
latitudes are often called Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties, and Shrieking Sixties –
dreaded terms for sailors.

Q.163) What does the term ‘Hwangtu’ refer to?

a) Oasis formed in the deserts.

b) Wind borne dust from the Gobi desert.

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c) Shallow lakes formed in the deserts due to wind erosion.

d) Depositional landforms in the deserts.

Q.163) Solution (b)

Explanation:

● The fine dust blown beyond the desert limits is deposited on neighbouring lands
as loess. It is a yellow, friable material and is usually very fertile. In China, such
yellowish wind-borne dust from the Gobi Desert is called ‘Hwangtu’ — the
yellow earth.
● Loess is in fact, fine loam, rich in lime, very coherent and extremely porous.
Water sinks in readily so that the surface is always dry.
● Streams have cut deep valleys through the thick mantle of soft loess and badland
topography may develop. The most extensive deposit of loess is found in north-
west China in the loess plateau of the Hwang- Ho basin.

Q.164) “Basket of Eggs” topography is formed by which of the following

geomorphic agents?

a) Wind
b) Glaciers
c) River
d) Sea waves

Q.164) Solution (b)

Explanation:

● The term ‘basket of eggs’ topography refers to Drumlins which is a depositional

landform formed by glaciers.
● They are forms of rounded hummocks resulting from the deposition of glacial till
which look like an inverted boat or spoon.
● They vary in size from a few metres to 60-100 metres in height and from a few
hundred metres to one-two kilometres in length. When they occur in a cluster
they look like a basket of eggs.
● Colonies of drumlins are found in Finland, Northern Island and Wisconsin, USA.

Q.165) Consider the following statements with respect to “La Nina”:

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1. During La Nina Year, the waters in the eastern pacific ocean are colder than
normal.
2. La Nina brings heavy rains to Peru and Ecuador regions.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.165) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● El Nino and La Nina are climate patterns of opposite phases which together
forms the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

El Nino:

● El Nino is known as the "little boy" or "Christ Child" in Spanish.

● During the El Nino year, the ocean water in the eastern pacific will be warmer
than normal. Air pressure drops over large areas of the central Pacific and along
the coast of South America. The normal low pressure system is replaced by a
weak high in the western Pacific. This change in pressure pattern causes the
trade winds to be reduced. This reduction allows the equatorial counter current
(current along doldrums) to accumulate warm ocean water along the coastlines
of Peru and Ecuador. upwelling along the coasts of peru reduces and there is
huge amounts of rainfall in the peru and ecuador regions with reduced rainfall
over Australia and India.

La Nina:

● La Nina means ‘little girl’ in Spanish and is also known as El Viejo or ‘cold event’.
● During the La Nina phase, the water temperature in the Eastern Pacific gets
colder than normal. As a result of this, there is a strong high pressure over the
eastern equatorial Pacific.
● La Nina causes drought in Peru and Ecuador, heavy floods in Australia and good
monsoon rains in India.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

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Correct Incorrect

During La Nina year, the ocean water in La Nina brings drought conditions to the
the eastern pacific region will be colder peru and ecuador regions. It brings heavy
than normal. rainfall to Australia and good monsoons
to India.

Q.166) Arrange the following sources of freshwaters in the ascending orders of

their percentage distribution.

1. Icecaps and Glaciers

2. Rivers
3. Groundwater.
4. Lakes.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1-3-4-2
b) 1-2-3-4
c) 2-4-3-1
d) 2-4-1-3

Q.166) Solution (c)

Explanation:

● The distribution of water on the Earth’s surface is extremely uneven. Only 3

percent of water on the surface is fresh. The remaining 97 percent resides in the
ocean.
● Of freshwater, 69 percent resides in glaciers, 30 percent underground and less
than 1 percent is located in lakes, rivers, and swamps.

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Q.167) Which of the following is/are factors influencing the temperature of

oceans?

1. Upwelling
2. Cloud cover
3. Albedo
4. Salinity

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.167) Solution (d)

Explanation:

Factors affecting temperature of ocean regions:

● Insolation and Albedo (proportion of insolation reflected back): Insolation

is highest at the equator and it decreases as we move towards the pole. As the
sun is the basic source of energy, the temperature profile also follows the same
pattern.

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● Cloud cover: Cloud cover hinders the direct insolation. At a given time earth is
covered 50 percent with clouds. As the equator is covered with clouds,
temperature at tropics is higher than the equator.
● Salinity: Salinity increases boiling point of water, thus evaporation decreases.
Hence with higher salinity temperature is high.
● Enclosed seas record higher temperatures than open sea where inter-mixing of
warm and cold water takes place.
● Contact with land: Oceans in the northern hemisphere are warmer than in the
southern hemisphere due to greater contact with land surface.
● Ocean Currents: This is a mechanism of temperature distribution in the ocean.
Where warm currents carry warm water from the equator towards the pole and
vice versa. Cold currents have a cooling effect in an area like Peru Current and
Labrador Current.
● Upwelling: On the eastern side of ocean water comes to the surface from the
depth of ocean. This water is very cold and has a cooling effect on the surface.

Q.168) Which of the following are the adaptations of vegetation in the tropical
climates?

1. Deep roots.
2. Large dark green leaves.
3. Thick Bark.
4. Waxy cuticle.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.168) Solution (b)

Explanation:

Vegetation of a region represents the sum total of the climatic condition, the below
illustration shows the adaptability of the vegetation to the prevailing climatic condition.

Adaptations to tropical climates:

● Large dark-green leaves (= lots of chlorophyll) to absorb sun light, especially in

understory with lots of shade
● Leaf arrangement maximizes light capture

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● Slick waxy cuticle to allow rain to run off

● Shallow roots (no need to go deep for nitrogen or water) and buttress or stilt
roots (to help with stability).
● Continuous growth (no year-rings in trees); trees can reach enormous heights.

Adaptations to desert climates:

● Small leaves or no leaves at all to minimize water loss

● Photosynthesis instead often in trunk
● Leaves are frequently modified to spines which aid in defense but also can reflect
excess light.
● Highly reflective cuticle to reflect excess light.
● Succulence - storing of water in specialized tissues (fleshy leaves, trunks,
underground etc.) also extensive and deep root system.

Adaptations to temperate climates:

● annual life cycle

● deciduousness when perennial
● If not deciduous then leaves are needles protected by thick cuticles to survive
winter.
● thick bark to protect against cold winters.

Q.169) Which of the following trenches are found in the Atlantic Ocean?

1. Tonga trench
2. Peurto-Rico trench
3. Kurile trench.
4. Romanche Trench

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 3 and 4 only

Q.169) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

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Ocean Name of the trench

Pacific Ocean Mariana Trench, Tonga Trench, Kurile

Trench, Karmadec Trench, Phillipine
Trench, Japan Trench, Peru-Chile Trench

Atlantic Ocean Peurto-Rico Trench, South Sandwich

Trench, Cayman Trench, Romanche
trench, Norwegian trench.

Indian Ocean Sunda Trench, Diamantia trench, sumatra

trench.

Q.170) Arrange the following lakes with respect to their salinity in descending
order.

1. Caspian sea
2. Red Sea
3. Dead sea
4. Lake Van

Choose the correct option:

a) 1-2-3-4
b) 1-2-4-3
c) 3-4-1-2
d) 4-3-1-2

Q.170) Solution (d)

Basic Information:

Water Body Salinity (In Ppt)

Baltic Sea 7

Red Sea 39

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Caspian Sea 180

Dead sea 250

Lake Van 330

Q.171) The plate tectonics theory divides the earth crust into several major and
minor plates. Which of the following is/are categorised as minor plates?

1. Cocos Plate.
2. Australian plate.
3. Nazca plate.
4. Arabian plate.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1,3 and 4 only

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

Q.171) Solution (a)

Explanation:

Major Plates Minor Plates

Antarctic plate, North-American Plate, Cocos Plate, Nazca Plate, Arabian Plate,
South-American Plate, Pacific Plate, India- Philipine Plate, caroline plate, fuji plate.
Australian Plate, African Plate, Eurasian
Plate.

Q.172) What does the term “Tombolo” refer to in geomorphology?

a) Coastal depositional landforms.

b) Depositional landforms formed by glaciers.

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c) Erosional Landforms formed by winds.

d) Erosional Landforms formed by water.

Q.172) Solution (a)

Explanation:

● When the mainland is attached to an island by a narrow piece of land such as a

bar or a spit, the resulting landform is called a tombolo.
● It appears to be a small island that has not fully separated from the mainland.
This island-like landform is actually attached to the coast by a thin sand bar or
spit.
● Tombolos are sometimes referred to as “tied islands”, because they seem to be
tethered to the coast.

Q.173) With respect to measuring earthquakes consider following statements:

1. Mercalli scale measures the intensity of the earthquake in which visible damage
is captured.

2. Richter scale measures the energy released during the earthquake.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 Both
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.173) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● The earthquake events are scaled either according to the magnitude or intensity
of the shock.
● The magnitude scale is known as the Richter scale. The magnitude relates to the
energy released during the quake. The magnitude is expressed in numbers, 0-10.
● The intensity scale is named after Mercalli. The intensity scale takes into account
the visible damage caused by the event. The range of intensity scale is from 1-12.

Statement Analysis:

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Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

The Mercalli scale bases its measurement The Richter scale measures the seismic
on the observed effects of the earthquake waves, or the energy released, causing the
and describes its intensity. earthquake and describes the quake's
magnitude. It is a logarithmic.


The calculation for the Mercalli scale is
quantified from the observation of the The logarithmic scale for the Richter is
earthquake's effect on the earth's surface. base-10 and is based on the amplitude of
It is also based on the effect on humans, waves.
objects, and man-made structures.

Q.174) Consider the following climatic conditions:

1. Uniform temperature throughout the year without winters.

2. Evening precipitation.
3. Convectional rainfall.

The above described conditions are referring to which of the following climatic
regions of the world?

a) Tropical Marine Climate

b) Hot wet Equatorial climate.
c) Mediterranean climate
d) Sudan climate.

Q.174) Solution (b)

Explanation:

● Equatorial hot, wet climate is found between 5 – 10 degree north & south of the
equator.
● The most outstanding feature of the equatorial climate is its great uniformity of
temperature throughout the year with no winters.

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● The average monthly temperatures are about 26 – 28 degrees Celsius, with small
annual range of temperature 3 degree Centigrade and fairly greater diurnal
range of temperature 12 – 15 degree Centigrade.
● Cloudiness and heavy precipitation. 150 – 250 cm of rainfall or more in a year.
● There is no month without the rain.
● Most of the rainfall is convectional, with thunderstorms & lightning often
accompanying the torrential showers.
● Evening showers are common.

Q.175) Arrange the following gases in the atmosphere as per their percentage by
volume in ascending order.

1. Carbon dioxide
2. Argon
3. Hydrogen
4. Oxygen
5. Nitrogen.

Choose the correct option:

a) 4-5-3-2-1
b) 4-3-5-2-1
c) 3-1-2-4-5
d) 1-3-2-4-5

Q.175) Solution (c)

Explanation:

Percentage by volume of various gases in the atmosphere.

1. Nitrogen - 78 %
2. Oxygen- 20 %
3. Argon 0.93 %
4. Carbon-dioxide - 0.03 %
5. Neon - 0.0018 %
6. Helium - 0.0005 %
7. Ozone - 0.00006 %

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8. Hydrogen - 0.00005 %
9. Kryton, Xenon, Methane -- Trace amounts.

Q.176) Which of the following are the indirect sources of obtaining information
regarding earth’s interior?

1. Seismic activity
2. Magnetic field
3. Volcanic eruptions.

Choose the correct option:

a) 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.176) Solution (c)

Explanation:

The knowledge about the interior of the earth is obtained through direct sources and
indirect sources.

Direct sources of Information Deep Drilling projects, Volcanic Eruptions

Indirect Sources of Information Gravitation, Magnetic field, Seismic activity,

meteors, analysis of temperature and pressure
variations within earth.

Q.177) Which of the following is/are related to the formation or modification of

the present day atmosphere?

1. Degassing
2. Solar Winds.
3. Differentiation of materials in earth’s interior.
4. Photosynthesis.

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Choose the correct option:

a) 4 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Q.177) Solution (d)

Explanation:

The present atmosphere is the result of many factors:

● Solar winds contributed in removing the hydrogen and helium present in the
early atmosphere.
● During the cooling of the earth, gases and water vapour were released from the
interior of the earth through the process of degassing.
● The composition of the atmosphere was modified by the living world through
the process of photosynthesis.

Q.178) Consider the following statements with respect to water vapour in the
atmosphere:

1. Water vapour increases from poles towards the equator.

2. Water vapour decreases with altitude.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 Both
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.178) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

● Gases form of water present in the atmosphere is called water vapour. It is one of
the most variable gaseous substances present in the atmosphere.
● It is the source of all kinds of precipitation.
● The amount of water vapour varies from 2 percent to 4 percent. Its maximum
amount in the atmosphere could be up to 4% which is found in the warm and
wet regions.
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● Water vapour reaches in the atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration.

● Water vapour absorbs part of the incoming solar radiation (insolation) from the
sun and preserves the earth’s radiated heat. It thus acts like a blanket allowing
the earth neither to become too cold nor too hot.
● Water vapour also contributes to the stability and instability in the air.
● The amount of water vapour decreases with altitude.
● It also decreases from the equator towards the poles

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

Water vapour increases from poles As one goes higher in the atmosphere, the
towards equator due to higher amount of amount of water vapour decreases.
insolation received towards the equator.

Q.179) With respect to the cyclones and anti-cyclones, consider the following
statements.

1. Cyclones have high pressure at the centre while anti-cyclones have low pressure
at the centre.
2. Winds blow anti-clockwise in the northern hemisphere in cyclones and
clockwise in anti-cyclones.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 Both
d) Neither 1 nor 2.

Q.179) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Cyclones:

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● cyclone is a large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low
atmospheric pressure.
● Cyclones are characterized by inward spiraling winds that rotate about a zone of
low pressure.
● There are two types of cyclones. Tropical Cyclones and Temperate cyclones.
● Cyclones move in Anti clockwise in Northern hemisphere and in Clockwise
direction in Southern hemisphere due to coriolis effect.

Anticyclones:

● An anticyclone is just opposite to a cyclone

● Basically it is a large-scale circulation of winds around a central region of high
atmospheric pressure
● Clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern
Hemisphere
● Anticyclones herald fair weather, clearing skies, calm air with high temperature
in summers & cold in winters

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Correct

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The major difference between the Winds blow anti-clockwise in the

cyclones and anti-cyclones is that the Northern hemisphere and clockwise in
cyclones are low pressure systems. WInds the southern hemisphere in cyclones due
blow from outside towards inside i.e, to coriolis force. While in anti-cyclones
from high pressure outside to low winds blow clockwise in the northern
pressure at the centre. While this is hemisphere and anti-clockwise in
opposite in the anti-cyclones. southern hemisphere.

Q.180) Consider the following statements with regard to seismic waves.

1. P-waves are compressional waves while S-Waves are longitudinal waves.

2. S-Waves are faster and travel through solids, liquids and gases.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 Both
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.180) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

Seismic Waves:

● Seismic waves are waves of energy that travel through the Earth's layers.
● They are a result of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, magma movement, large
landslides and large man-made explosions that give out low-frequency acoustic
energy.
● There are two types of seismic waves :
1. Body waves
2. Surface waves.

Body Waves and Surface Waves:

● Body waves are the waves that can travel through the layers of the earth and
surface waves travel on the surface of the earth.
● Body Waves are divided into P-waves and S-waves.

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● P waves or Primary waves are the first waves to reach the surface of the earth.
They travel in a to and fro manner, hence, are called compressional waves. They
are fastest seismic waves and can move through solid, liquid or gas.
● S waves, or Secondary waves, are the second waves to arrive during an
earthquake. They are much slower than P waves and can travel only through
solids. They Shake the medium in the direction perpendicular to which they are
moving and hence called transverse waves.
● Surface waves are called by different names like Rayleigh Waves, Love waves,
Stoneley waves etc.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Incorrect Incorrect

P - waves are compressional waves while P - waves are faster and travel through
S-waves are called Transverse waves. solids, liquids and gases.

Q.181) Consider the following statements with respect to the geological history of
India.

1. Panna and Golconda diamonds belong to the vindhyan rock system.

2. Regur soil belongs to the cuddapah rock system.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 Both
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.181) Solution (a)

Basic Information:

● Geologically Indian rock systems can be divided into four major divisions.
1. The Archaean Rock System (about 4000-1000 million years ago)
2. The Purana Rock System (1400-600 million year ago)
3. The Dravidian Rock System (600-300 million years ago)

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4. The Aryan Rock System (300 million years ago to recent times)
● The Archaean system is the oldest and they include two groups 1. Archaean
group of Gneiss and Schists and 2. Dharwar system.
● The Purana system includes two major groups 1. The Cuddapah system and 2.
The Vindhyan system.
● The Dravidian system is mostly found in extra-peninsular regions and they
consist of abundant fossils. The rocks of cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian
and Carboniferous periods are included in the Dravidian system.
● The Aryan rock system is the newest and includes Gondwana rock system,
Triassic system, Jurassic system, tertiary system (Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene
and Pleistocene)) and Cretaceous system. The Deccan Trap of the peninsular
block belongs to this period.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Incorrect

The Upper Vindhyan Beds enclose two Basalt is the main rock of the Deccan
diamond bearing horizons from which Trap. The weathering of this rock has
Panna and Golconda diamonds have been given rise to Regur, known as black
mined. cotton soil.

Q.182) With respect to Eastern Coastal Plains of India which of the following facts
is/are true?

1. They have more natural harbours than western coasts.

2. They have wider and large deltas compared to western coasts.
3. They are examples of emergent coasts.

Choose the correct option:

a) 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.182) Solution (c)

Explanation:

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Coastal plains in India:

● The Indian coastline is stretched along 7516.6 km long which covers 6100 km of
mainland coastline along with the Andaman, Nicobar and the Lakshadweep
islands.
● The coastal plains in India are divided into Eastern and Western coastal plains.
● The western coastal plains are along the Arabian Sea whereas the eastern
coastal plains are located along the Bay of Bengal.
● The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea came into being during the Cretaceous or
early Tertiary period after the disintegration of Gondwanaland.

Eastern Coastal Plains:

● The eastern coastal plains stretch from West Bengal in the north to Tamil Nadu
in the south and pass through Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
● Deltas of the rivers Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari and Kaveri are present in the
eastern coastal plain.
● The Eastern coast is again divided into three categories:
1. Utkal coast: Extending between the Chilika Lake and Kolleru Lake.
2. Andhra coast: Extending between the Kolleru Lake and Pulicat Lake.
3. Coromandel coast: The Coromandel coast extends between Pulicat Lake
and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.
● The eastern coastal plain is of emergent type.
● It has less number of natural harbours due to the presence of large deltas.

Western Coastal Plains:

● The west coast strip extends from the Gulf of Cambay (Gulf of Khambhat) in the
north to Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari).
● It is divided into
1. the Konkan coast,
2. the Karnataka coast and
3. the Kerala cost.
● The western coasts have fewer deltas than the east coast. Rather, estuaries,
creeks and coves are prominent landforms present in the western coast.
● Major portion of the western coast is of submergent type.
● They have more natural harbours.

Q.183) Arrange the following hills/ranges from South to North.

1. Shevaroy hills
2. Nallamala hills
3. Palkonda range
4. Javadi hills.

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Select the correct code?

a) 1-4-3-2
b) 1-4-2-3
c) 2-3-1-4
d) 3-2-1-4

Q.183) Solution (b)

Explanation:

Correct order (From South to North)

● Shevaroy Hills.
● Javadi Hills
● Palkonda Range
● Nallamala Hills

Refer to figure below

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Q.184) The Himalayas are still in their youthful stage and are still rising. Which of
the following evidence shows that the Himalayas are still rising?

1. Fossil formations of the Shivalik hills are also found in Tibetan plateau.
2. Occurrence of earthquakes in the Himalayas.
3. Terraces found at the valley sides in the valley regions of the Himalayas.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, and 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3.

Q.184) Solution (d)

Explanation:

The process of upliftment of the Himalayas is not yet complete and it is still under
process. Following evidence can be cited to prove that Himalayas are still rising.

● Some fossil formations found in the Shivalik hills and the TIbet plateau are
similar indicating similar climate conditions in the past in both areas. Tibetan
plateau has since risen to its present elevation.
● Frequent Occurrence of earthquakes indicates that Himalayas have not yet
attained Isostatic Equilibrium and they still continue to rise.
● Youthful stage of Himalayan rivers
● Terraces found at the valley sides suggests rejuvenation of the valley region due
to the uplift.

Q.185) With respect to the deserts in India, which of the following pairs is/are
correctly matched?

Term Meaning

1. Dhrian Fertile tract of land

2. Rohi Shifting sand dunes
3. Bagar semi-arid plain
4. Thali sandy plain

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only

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

Q.185) Solution (b)

Explanation:

The desert in India is called the Thar desert or the Great Indian desert.

Some of the characteristic features of Rajasthan desert are as follows:

● The desert proper is called the Marusthali. This region has an arid climate with
low vegetation cover. In general, the Eastern part of the Marushthali is rocky,
while its western part is covered by shifting sand dunes locally known as
'Dhrian'.
● Bagar: It refers to the semi-arid plain desert area which is west of Aravallis.
Bagar has a thin layer of sand. It is drained by Luni in the south whereas the
northern section has a number of salt lakes.
● The Rajasthan Bagar region has a number of short seasonal streams which
originate from the Aravallis. These streams support agriculture in some fertile
patches called Rohi.
● The most important river ‘Luni’ is a seasonal stream. The region north of Luni is
known as the Thali or sandy plain.

Q.186) The drainage pattern in Chotanagpur plateau is an example of which type

of drainage pattern?

a) Trellised drainage pattern

b) Dendritic drainage pattern
c) Centripetal drainage pattern.
d) Radial drainage pattern.

Q.186) Solution (d)

Explanation:

The chotanagpur plateau consists of a series of plateaus standing at different levels of

elevation. The highest elevation of about 1100m is in the mid-western portion known as
the Patlands - high level laterite plateau. From here, the land descends in all directions
in a series of steps which are marked by waterfalls across the rivers. The plateau is
drained by numerous rivers and streams in different directions and presents a radial
drainage pattern.

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Q.187) Harangi, Hemavati and Kabini are tributaries of which of the following
rivers in India?

a) Godavari
b) Mahanadi
c) Kaveri
d) Krishna

Q.187) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

Name of the river Major Tributaries

Ganga Alaknanda, Pindar, Mandakini,

Dhauliganga, Ramganga, Ghagra, Gandak,
Kosi.

Yamuna Chambal, Ken, Sind, Betwa.

Indus Ravi, Chenab, Beas, Jhelum, Satluj.

Mahanadi Ib, Mand, Hasdo, Sheonath, Ong, Jonk, Tel

Godavari Manjra, Penganga, Wainganga, Wardha,

Indravati, Sabari

Krishna Koyna, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Bhima,

Tungabhadra, Musi

Cauvery Harangi, Hemavati, Shimsha, Arkavati,

Lakshmana thirtha, Kabani

Narmada Hiran, Barna, Kolar, Burher, Banjar, Shar,

Tawa, Kundi

Tapi Purna, Betul, Patki, Ganjal, Dathranj,

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Bokad.

Q.188) National Waterway 4 is being developed on which of the following two

rivers?

a) Krishna and Mahanadi

b) Krishna and Godavari
c) Mahanadi and Brahmani
d) Kaveri and Godavari

Q.188) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Waterways Stretch

National Waterway 1 Allahabad - Haldia stretch of Ganga

National Waterway 2 Sadiya Dubri stretch Brahmaputra

National Waterway 3 Kottapuram-Kollam stretch

1. Kakinada-Puducherry stretch of canals and the

Kaluvelly Tank.
National Waterway 4
'Bhadrachalam-Rajahmundry stretch of Godavari River.

2. The bridge near village Galagali-Wazirabad-

Vijayawada stretch of Krishna River.

1. Talcher-Dhamra stretch of Brahmani River.

National Waterway 5 2. Geonkhali-Charbatia stretch of coovum Canal.

3. Harbatia-Dhamra stretch of Matai River and

Mahanadi Delta Rivers

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Q.189) The ‘Norwesters’ locally known as ‘KalBaisakhi’ in Eastern India is known

by which name in Assam?

a) Loo
b) Bardoli Chheerha
c) Hwangtu
d) Blosson showers.

Q.189) Solution (b)

Basic Information:

Famous Local Storms of India in Hot Weather Season:

Mango Shower: These are pre-monsoon showers occurring towards the end of
summer, which are a common phenomena in Kerala and coastal areas of Karnataka.
Locally, they are known as mango showers since they help in the early ripening of
mangoes.

Blossom Shower: They are also known as coffee showers in parts of Kerala and nearby
areas.

Nor Westers: These are dreaded evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam. Their
notorious nature can be understood from the local nomenclature of ‘Kalbaisakhi’, a
calamity of the month of Baisakh. These showers are useful for tea, jute and rice
cultivation. In Assam, these storms are known as “Bardoli Chheerha”.

Loo: Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in the Northern plains from Punjab to
Bihar with higher intensity between Delhi and Patna.

Q.190) Consider the following statements with respect to the Indian Climate.

1. Rainfall over the country is primarily orographic.

2. Indian rainfall is generally torrential in nature.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 Both
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Q.190) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

The chief characteristics of Monsoonal rainfall in India are:

● Southwest monsoons are seasonal in character, the major part of which is

received between June and September.
● Monsoonal rainfall is largely orographic.
● The amount of rainfall decreases with increasing distance from the sea.
● The monsoon rains occur in wet spells of a few days interspersed with rainless
intervals known as ‘Breaks’.
● The rainfall comes in the form of downpour which results in large scale runoff
and soil erosion.
● There are large scale spatial variations in the distribution of rainfall. The amount
of annual rainfall varies from about 12cms in western Rajasthan to over 250 cms
in the west coastal plains.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

● Monsoonal rainfall in India is Indian rainfall is basically torrential in

largely orographic. nature. Because much of the rainfall is
● The Himalayas, Western Ghats and received in 3-4 months of the rainy
Aravallis act as major relief season.
features controlling the rainfall
pattern in India.
● The Himalayas obstruct the
moisture laden monsoon winds
from the Indian ocean and cause
rainfall in the North-eastern states
and in the Indus-Ganga-
Brahmaputra plain.
● The windward side of the western
ghats receive more than 250 cms
annual rainfall whereas most parts
of the leeward side receive less
than 60 cms annual rainfall.

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Q.191) The Human Development Index (HDI) prepared by the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) is an important data to compare the growth of
the countries. HDI is the composite index of which of the following factors?

1. Life Expectancy.
2. Gross Domestic product (GDP) of a country.
3. Per capita Income.
4. Health.
5. Education.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 3
b) 1, 2, 4 and 5
c) 1, 3 and 5
d) All of the above.

Q.191) Solution (c)

Explanation:

● The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite index of life expectancy,

education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries
into four tiers of human development.
● A country scores a higher HDI when the lifespan is higher, the education level is
higher, and the per capita income is higher.
● It was developed by Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq and Indian economist
Amartya Sen and was further used to measure a country's development by the
United Nations Development Programme.

Q.192) Consider the following statements about a soil group in India.

1. They are mainly found on the summits of western ghats, eastern ghats and
Rajmahal hills.
2. They are formed by the process of leaching.
3. This soil group is good raw material for building construction.

The above features best describes which of the following soil groups in India.

a) Black Soil
b) Alluvial Soil.
c) Red Soil.
d) Laterite soil.

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Q.192) Solution (d)

Explanation:

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has divided the Indian Soil into eight major
types.

1. Alluvial Soils
2. Black soils
3. Red soils
4. Laterite and lateritic soils
5. Forest and Mountain soils
6. Arid and Desert soils
7. Saline and Alkaline soils
8. Peaty and Marshy soils

Features of Laterite soils in India:

● Laterite soils are formed under the conditions of high temperature and heavy
rainfall with alternate wet and dry periods.
● Laterite soils cover an area of roughly 2.48 lakh sq kms.
● Due to intensive leaching and low base exchange capacity, the laterite soils
generally lack fertility.
● They are mainly found on the summits of western ghats, eastern ghats and
rajmahal hills.
● Laterite soils are most favoured in the building construction materials. These
soils can be easily cut with a spade and don't weather much. Hence, indefinitely
durable.

Q.193) Which of the following are considered as minor industrial regions in

India?

1. Hugli region.
2. Visakhapatnam Guntur region.
3. Jaipur-Ajmer region.
4. Allahabad-Varanasi-Mirzapur region.
5. Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram region.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 4 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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Q.193) Solution (b)

Explanation:

Major Industrial Regions in India:

Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region, The Hugli Industrial Region, Bengaluru-Tamil Nadu

Industrial Region, Gujarat Industrial Region, Chotanagpur Industrial Region,
Vishakhapatnam-Guntur Industrial Region , Gurgaon-Delhi-Meerut Industrial Region,
Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram Industrial Region.

Minor Industrial regions in India:

Ambala-Amritsar , Saharanpur-Muzaffarnagar-Bijnor , Indore-Dewas-Ujjain, Jaipur-

Ajmer,, Northern Malabar, Middle Malabar, Adilabad-Nizamabad, Allahabad-Varanasi-
Mirzapur, Bhojpur-Munger, Korba-Bilaspur, Durg-Bhilai etc.

Q.194) Sindhi, Odia and Maithili belong to which family of languages in India?

a) Austric (Nishada)
b) Dravidian
c) Indo-European (Aryan)
d) Sino-Tibetan (Kirata)

Q.194) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

The speakers of major Indian languages belong to four language families:

Language Family Languages

Indo-European Family (Aryan) Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi,

Kashmiri, Rajasthani, Sindhi, Maithili and Odia

Dravidian Family (Dravida), Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam

Austric Family (Nishada) Kol, Mundari, Nicobari, Khasi, Santhali, Ho,

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Birhor.

Sino-Tibetan family (Kirata) Nepalese, Bodo, Manipuri

Q.195) Consider the following pairs:

Term Relates to

1. Fazendas. : Coffee estates

2. Kolkhoz : Rubber Plantations
3. Frigorificos : Slaughter houses

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

a) 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.195) Solution (b)

Explanation:

● Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of coffee, and it used to be one of the largest
exporters of cacao. Coffee estates in Brazil are called ‘Fazendas’.
● Rubber plantation is done in Equatorial rainforests of Amazon. Manaus in Brazil
is the rubber collection center of Brazil.
● Rosario and Buenos Aires have well developed slaughter houses called
‘Frigorificos’.
● A ‘Kolkhoz’ was a form of collective farming in the Soviet Union (Russia).

Q.196) Consider the following pairs with respect to water harvesting methods

Water Harvesting method Place

1. Phad System Maharashtra

2. Ahar Pynes Bihar
3. Zabo Ladakh.

Which of the above are correctly matched ?

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a) 2 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.196) Solution (b)

Explanation:

Traditional water harvesting systems in India:

Water harvesting system Region/State

Khund, Jhalara, Bawari, Khadins, Baolis Rajasthan

Panam Keni Wayanad

Kuhls Himachal Pradesh

Zabo or ruza system Nagaland

Ahar pynes Bihar

Zing Ladakh

Phad system Maharashtra

Q.197) Which one of the following is not an approach in human geography?

a) Spatial Organisation
b) Areal differentiation
c) Exploration and description
d) Socio-political approach.

Q.197) Solution (d)

Explanation:

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Approaches Features

Imperial and trade interests prompted the discovery

and exploration of new areas. An encyclopaedic
Exploration and description
description of the area formed an important aspect
of the geographer’s account.

Elaborate descriptions of all aspects of a region were

undertaken. The idea was that all the regions were
Regional analysis
part of a whole, i.e. (the earth); so, understanding the
parts in totality would lead to an understanding of
the whole.

The focus was on identifying the uniqueness of any

region and understanding how and why it was
Areal differentiation
different from others.

Marked by the use of computers and sophisticated

statistical tools. Laws of physics were often applied
to map and analyse human phenomena. This phase
Spatial organisation was called the quantitative revolution. The main
objective was to identify mappable patterns for
different human activities.

Discontentment with the quantitative revolution and

its dehumanised manner of doing geography led to
the emergence of three new schools of thought of
Emergence of humanistic, human geography in the 1970s. Human geography
radical and behavioural was made more relevant to the socio-political reality
schools by the emergence of these schools of thought.
Consult the box below to know a little bit more
about these schools of thought.

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Q.198) Consider the following statements:

1. Palghat gap separates the The western ghats from the main Sahyadri range
2. Gudalur is the place where The Nilgiris join the Sahyadris.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2 Both
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Q.198) Solution (c)

Basic Information:

The western ghats of India:

● The Western Ghats or Sahyadris runs north to south along the western edge of
the Deccan Plateau and separates the plateau from a narrow coastal plain along
the Arabian Sea.
● The range starts near the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra, south of the Tapti
River, and runs approximately 1600 km through the states of Maharashtra, Goa,
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala ending at Kanyakumari.

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● Western Ghats are known as Sahyadri in northern Maharashtra, Sahya

Parvatham in Kerala and Nilagiri Malai in Tamil Nadu. Western Ghats are home
to many hill stations like Matheran, Lonavala-Khandala, Mahabaleshwar,
Panchgani, Amboli Ghat, Kudremukh and Kodagu.
● The extreme northern parts of Western Ghats falls in the Dangs district of
Gujarat, known for Dang (Bamboo) forests.
● Anaimudi is 2,695 metres which is the highest peak in Western Ghats.
Mullayanagiri is the highest peak in Karnataka at 1,950 meters. The smaller
ranges of the Western Ghats include the Cardamom Hills and the Nilgiri Hills.
Cardamom hills are located in southeast Kerala and southwest Tamil Nadu.
● There are many important passes in Western Ghats such as Tamhini Ghat,
Palakkad Gap, Naneghat, Kasara ghat etc.

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1 Statement 2

Correct Correct

The southern part of the western ghats is Nilgiris joins the Sahyadris near Gudalur.
separated from the main sahyadris by the They rise abruptly to over 2000 mts and
palghat gap mark the junction of western ghats and
eastern ghats

Q.199) Consider the following pairs with respect to prayags in India:

Prayag Confluence of Rivers

1. Rudra prayag Alakananda and Mandakini

2. Vishnu Prayag Dhauli ganga and Vishnu ganga
3. Karna Prayad Alakananda and pindar.
4. Dev prayag Alakananda and Bhagirathi

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

a) 4 only
b) 1, 2 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.199) Solution (d)

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Explanation:

Prayags Confluence of Rivers

Rudraprayag Alakananda and Mandakini

DevPrayag Alakananda and Bhagirathi

Vishnu Prayag Dhauli and vishnu ganga

KarnaPrayag Alakananda and Pindar

Q.200) Which among the following are the characteristic features of plantation
agriculture?

1. Multi crop farming

2. Labour intensive.
3. Adoption of modern technology
4. Capital intensive.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q.200) Solution (c)

Explanation:

The form of commercial farming where crops are grown for profit is called plantation
agriculture

The major characteristics of plantation farming:

● It is a single crop farming practised on a large area.

● Crops are mainly grown for the market.
● It is both labour intensive and capital intensive.
● It has an interface of agriculture and Industry.

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● Modern technologies are adopted for large scale cultivation.

● Developed networks of transport and communication connecting the plantation
processing industries and markets play an important role in the development of
plantations.

Examples of plantation crops are tea, coffee, rubber, sugar cane and banana etc.

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