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Prelims Test Series 2025 : Test-22
Subject: “Revision - Geography, Environment + Current Affairs”

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1. Consider the following Statements: 4. Consider the following impacts:
1. Fungi and Bacteria are the primary 1. Shift in population of marine species
producers in a detritus food chain. 2. Mass mortality events including of non-
2. The Detritus and Grazing food chains mobile species
work independently. 3. Exacerbation of harmful algal blooms
3. A Food web represents all possible 4. Ocean deoxygenation
transfers of energy and nutrients among How many of the above mentioned are the
the organisms in an Ecosystem. impacts of Marine heat waves (MHW)?
(a) Only one
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Only two
correct?
(c) Only three
(a) 1 only (d) All four
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 5. Consider the following statements in context
(d) 3 only of Global mass coral bleaching:
1. The primary cause of Global mass coral
2. Consider the following statements regarding bleaching is increased sea temperatures.
the concept of ‘Flyways’ in the context of 2. Global mass coral bleaching events
migratory birds: necessarily affect all reefs equally.
1. Flyways are geographical areas covered 3. Till now, only two global mass coral
by a migratory bird over the course of its bleaching are reported in the world.
annual cycle, encompassing breeding and Which of the statements given above is/are
non-breeding grounds and the connecting correct?
migration route. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Flyways are only found in the Northern
(c) 1 and 3 only
Hemisphere.
(d) 3 only
3. The Central Asian Flyway that includes
India is the shortest flyway in the world. 6. With reference to the ‘Ecological Pyramids’,
Which of the statements given above is/are consider the following statements:
Not correct? 1. The length of each bar represents the total
(a) 1 only number of individuals at each trophic
(b) 2 only level in an Ecosystem.
(c) 1 and 2 only 2. The Pyramid of Numbers is always
(d) 2 and 3 only upright.
3. The Pyramid of Energy is always upright.
3. Consider the following descriptions: Which of the statements given above is/are
Statement-I: In certain aquatic ecosystems, correct?
the pyramid of biomass assumes an inverted (a) 1 and 2 only
shape. (b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Statement-II: This occurs due to the
(d) 2 only
rapid growth and reproduction of tiny
phytoplanktons, resulting in a situation where 7. Consider the following statements:
the consumer biomass surpasses the producer 1. Autogenic succession is brought about by
biomass, leading to an inverted pyramid of the outside forces of a community whereas
biomass. Allogenic succession is brought about
Which one of the following is correct in respect by living inhabitants of that community
of the above statements? itself.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are 2. In Autotrophic succession, the green
correct and StatementII is the correct plants are much greater in quantity at the
initial stage whereas, in Heterotrophic
explanation for Statement-I
succession, heterotrophs are greater in
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
quantity.
correct and Statement-II is not the correct Which of the statements given above is/are
explanation for Statement-I correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (a) 1 only
incorrect (b) 2 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (c) Both 1 and 2
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8. Consider the following statements regarding 12. Match the following:
freshwater ecology: list I List II
1. Moving water is called Lentic water and A. Batholith 1. A saucer-shaped
solidification of
Stagnant water is Lotic water.
magma
2. When compared to Static water, the B. Laccoliths 2. The huge mass of
oxygen level is high in Moving water. igneous rocks
Which of the statements given above is/are C. Dyke 3. Igneous mound
correct? with a dome-shaped
(a) 1 only upper surface
(b) 2 only D. Lopoliths 4. Vertical narrow
walls of igneous
(c) Both 1 and 2
rocks
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
9. Consider the following States/Union
A B C D
Territories in India: (a) 2 1 4 3
1. West Bengal (b) 3 1 4 2
2. Andhra Pradesh (c) 2 3 4 1
3. Gujarat (d) 4 1 3 2
4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
13. With reference to Erratics, consider the
Arrange the States/Union Territories given following statements:
above in the decreasing order with respect to 1. It is called Erratics because they are
their Mangrove Cover (in sq km): composed of the same materials as those
(a) 1-2-4-3 of the region in which they are found.
(b) 2-3-1-4 2. Erratics is the best indicator of the source
(c) 1-4-2-3 and direction of Ice movements.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1-3-4-2
not correct?
10. Which Wildlife Sanctuary is called ‘Mini (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
Kaziranga’ because of the highest density of
(c) Both 1 and 2
one-horned rhinos ? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Sundarbans National Park
(b) Bandipur National Park 14. Consider the following statements:
(c) Kanha National Park 1. Meanders are formed due to both
Erosional and Depositional processes.
(d) Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Rapids are formed by the vigorous
11. Which of the following statements is not a erosion of bedrock.
Which of the statements given above is/are
feature of the Global forest watch (GFW) ?
correct?
(a) Global Forest Watch (GFW) is an open- (a) 1 only
source web application designed to (b) 2 only
provide near real-time monitoring of (c) Both 1 and 2
forests worldwide. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) GFW is a project initiated by the 15. Which of the following are the ideal
World Resources Institute (WRI), a conditions for the formation of Dew?
nonprofit research organization based in 1. Low Relative humidity
Washington. 2. Clear sky
(c) GFW offers free and user-friendly access, 3. Cloudy night
allowing individuals to create customized 4. Calm air
Select the correct answer using the code given
maps, analyze forest trends, receive alerts,
below:
and download data. (a) 1 and 3 only
(d) When discussing forest extent, loss, and (b) 2 and 4 only
gain, GFW primarily focuses on Flora and (c) 2 and 3 only
Fauna. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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16. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. A lake with high Biochemical Oxygen correct?
Demand has more biodiversity than a lake (a) 1 and 2 only
with less Biochemical Oxygen Demand (b) 2 only
lake.
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. Bellandur lake has high Chemical Oxygen
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Demand.
Which of the statements given above is/are 20. Consider the following countries:
correct? 1. Norway
(a) 1 only
2. Japan
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. India
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. China
5. Brazil
17. Consider the following statements with 6. Ecuador
respect to the Central Pollution Control 7. Madagascar
Board (CPCB) in India:  
How many of the above are mega diverse
1. It is a statutory organization constituted
countries?
under the ‘Environmental Protection Act,
of 1986’. (a) Only four
2. It is mandated to improve the quality (b) Only five
of air and prevent, control or abate air (c) Only six
pollution in the country. (d) All seven
3. It is responsible for the enforcement
of ‘Hazardous Waste (Management & 21. This Biosphere Reserve lies at the southern-
Handling) Rules’. most tip of Western Ghats spreading over
Which of the statements given above is/are the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It is
correct? home to the Kanikaran, one of the oldest
(a) 1 only surviving tribes in the world. Kalakad
(b) 1 and 3 only Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is part of this
(c) 2 and 3 only Biosphere Reserve. The fauna here includes
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the Asian elephant, tiger and Nilgiri Tahr.
18. With reference to the position of the ‘Chief Which of the following Biosphere reserves
Wildlife Warden’ in India, consider the is discussed here?
following statements: (a) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
1. It is a statutory position created under the (b) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Biological Diversity Act, of 2002. (c) Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
2. His permission is required for declaring
(d) Seshachalam Hills Biosphere Reserve
an animal as ‘Vermin’ under Schedule V
of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. 22. Consider the following objectives:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Doubling the population of Asiatic Lions
correct?
by 2025
(a) 1 only
2. Scaling up livelihood generation and
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2   participation of local communities
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. India becoming a global hub of
knowledge on big cat disease diagnostics
19. Consider the following statements regarding and treatment
ozone: How many of the above objectives of the
1. The ozone layer is found in the lower part
Project Lion document titled “Lion @ 47:
of the earth’s stratosphere.
2. The ozone and Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) Vision for Amrutkal” ?
are primary precursors of photochemical (a) Only one
smog. (b) Only two
3. The presence of ozone is confirmed on (c) All three
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23. With reference to National Afforestation 27. Which of the following statements is not
Programme, consider the following statements: correct about the Fog?
1. It was launched by the National (a) Fogs are prevalent where warm currents
Afforestation and Eco-Development of the air come in contact with cold
Board (NAEB). currents.
2. It is implemented through a three-tier
(b) Fog only occurs in the lower strata of the
system.
Which of the statements given above is/are atmosphere.
correct? (c) Dense fogs are more likely to occur in the
(a) 1 only high and middle latitudes rather than the
(b) 2 only tropics.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Fogs are wetter than Mist.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
28. Which of the following are the ideal
24. Which of the following reflects the conditions for the formation of Dew?
importance of a better understanding of the 1. Low Relative humidity
Climate and Weather of a region? 2. Clear sky
1. Determination of racial differences among
3. Cloudy night
the people.
2. Determination of Agricultural production. 4. Calm air
3. Sailors at sea are warned promptly of any Select the correct answer using the code given
on-coming gale or typhoon. below:
Select the correct answer using the code given (a) 1 and 3 only
below: (b) 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 29. Consider the following statements:
1. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
25. Consider the following parameters:
absorb much of the long-wave energy
1. Precipitation of the region
2. Atmospheric pressure of the region (infrared radiation) emitted from the
3. Temperature of the region Earth’s surface, preventing it from
4. Humidity of the region escaping the Earth’s system.
5. Winds in the region 2. In the absence of the naturally occurring
Which of the above factors are observed to Greenhouse effect, the average
understand the climate and weather of a temperature of the earth’s surface would
region? be -19°C.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
correct?
(c) 1, 2, and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
26. Consider the following pairs: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Isohyet: A line drawn on a map (d) Neither 1 nor 2
connecting places having equal sunshine
duration. 30. With reference to Nitrous oxide (N2O),
2. Isobars: A line drawn on a map connecting consider the following statements:
places having equal pressure. 1. It is naturally present in the atmosphere
3. Isohels: A line drawn on a map connecting as part of the Earth’s nitrogen cycle and
places with the same mean annual rainfall. has a variety of natural sources.
4. Isonephs: A line drawn on a map
2. Its lifetime in the atmosphere varies from
connecting places having equal degrees
of cloudiness. 10 months to 2 years.
Which of the pairs given above are not Which of the statements given above is/are
correctly matched? correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
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31. Consider following statements with 35. Consider the following statements about
reference to climatic characteristics of a ocean current:
region: 1. The presence of warm ocean currents
1. It has cold, dry winters and warm, wet along the Peruvian coast results in good
summers. monsoonal rainfall in India.
2. Lumbering & associated timber, paper & 2. The presence of canaries current along
pulp industries are the most important the Western coast of Africa can contribute
economic resources. to the formation of Sahara deserts.
3. Agriculture is less important in view of 3. The presence of cold Labrador currents
the severity of winters & its long duration. along the east coast of America freezes
4. This climatic region is found in the their ports for several months.
northern hemisphere only. 4. The presence of warm ocean currents
5. Fishing is the most outstanding economic along the eastern coast of South America
activity. leads to the formation of pampas
The above statements describe which one of grassland.
the following types of climate? How many of the statements given above are
(a) Mediterranean type of climate correct?
(b) China type climate (a) Only one
(c) Laurentian Climate (b) Only two
(d) Equatorial type of climate (c) Only three
32. Consider the following statements regarding (d) All four
the Sargasso Sea: 36. Consider the following pairs
1. It is the only sea without land borders. Major Iron-Ore State
2. Canary Current,establishes the Sargasso Producing Regions
Sea’s western boundary 1. Mayurbhanj Odisha
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Sundergarh Chhattisgarh
correct? 3. Singhbhum Karnataka
(a) 1 only 4. Bellary Jharkhand
(b) 2 only
How many of the pairs given above are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correctly matched?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Only one
33. Consider the following pairs: (b) Only two
Peak : Location (c) Only three
1. Mahendragiri : Eastern Ghats (d) All four
2. Doddabetta Peak : Cardamom hills
37. Which of the following coal types is the
3. Anai Mudi : Nilgiri Hills
lowest grade of coal with the lowest carbon
4. Dhupgarh : Mahadeo Hills
content and high moisture content?
How many of the pairs given above are
(a) Bituminous
correctly matched?
(a) Only one (b) Anthracite
(b) Only two (c) Peat
(c) Only three (d) Lignite
(d) All four 38. With reference to the Indus river, consider
34. “This crop is tropical as well as subtropical the following statements:
in nature. The Crop is either grown on 1. It originates from a glacier in the Kailash
plantations or on small holdings wherever Mountain range.
rainfall and sunshine are abundant. It 2. The Satluj is the largest tributary of the
requires an annual rainfall of between 75 Indus.
cm and 100 cm. Irrigation is required in the 3. The Indus flows in India only through the
regions of low rainfall.” Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the following Crop is described in How many of the above statements are
the paragraph given above? correct?
(a) Cotton (a) Only one
(b) Jute (b) Only two
(c) Sugarcane (c) All three
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39. Consider the following landforms associated 43. With reference to UNESCO’s Man and the
with Karst Topography: Biosphere (MAB) Programme, consider the
1. Lapies following statements:
2. Uvalas 1. It aims to promote innovative approaches
3. Limestone Pavement to economic development that are
4. Dolines socially and culturally appropriate and
What is the correct sequence and process environmentally sustainable.
formation of erosional landforms of karst 2. The International Coordinating Council
topography? is the main governing body of the MAB
(a) 4-2-1-3 Programme.
(b) 3-2-4-1 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) 1-2-3-4
(a) 1 only
(d) 1-3-4-2
(b) 2 only
40. With reference to the Piedmont Plateau, (c) Both 1 and 2
which one of the following statements is (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct? 44. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) It is bordering the fold mountain range or the Snowline:
is partly or fully enclosed within them. 1. The Snowline is the highest limit of
(b) It is situated at the foot of the mountains permanent snow.
and bounded on other sides by a plain or 2. The factors affecting snowline are latitude,
an ocean. amount of snowfall, the direction of
(c) It is primarily formed by recent volcanic winds and slope of the land.
rock deposited by numerous volcanic Which of the statements given above is/are
eruptions. correct?
(d) The Piedmont Plateau represents flat- (a) 1 only
topped seamounts that show evidence of (b) 2 only
gradual subsidence. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
41. With reference to Black Carbon (BC),
consider the following statements: 45. Match the following:
1. It is the only greenhouse gas present in The list I List II
the form of solid particles or aerosol. A. A bar of resistant rock 1. Victoria
2. It stays in the atmosphere for only several lies transversely across Falls
a river valley
days to weeks.
B. Fault line scarp caused 2. Livingstone
3. Regionally, Black Carbon disrupts
by faulting lies Falls
cloudiness and monsoon rainfall and across a river
accelerates the melting of mountain C. Water plunges down the 3. Yosemite
glaciers. edge of a plateau Falls
Which of the statements given above is D. Hanging valleys from 4. Niagar
correct? Glaciation Falls
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 and 3 only below:
(c) 1 and 3 only A B C D
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 4 1 2 3
42. Which among the following are examples (c) 2 3 1 4
of the Ex-situ method of Biodiversity (d) 3 4 1 2
conservation?
1. Botanical Gardens 46. Consider the following statements:
2. Wildlife Sanctuaries 1. Ports are better constructed on Estuaries
3. Wildlife Safari Parks than on Deltas.
4. National Parks 2. Deltas are regions of higher agricultural
Select the correct answer using the codes productivity.
given below: Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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47. Which of the following reflects the im- 51. Consider the following statements about the
portance of a better understanding of the 3rd National Wildlife Action Plan:
Climate and Weather of a region? 1. The plan is prepared for the period
1. Determination of racial differences among starting from 2017 to 2031.
the people. 2. It recognized the concerns relating to
2. Determination of Agricultural production. climate change’s impact on wildlife.
3. Sailors at sea are warned promptly of any 3. It adopts a landscape approach to the
conservation of all wildlife.
on-coming gale or typhoon.
Which of the statements given above is
Select the correct answer using the code given
correct?
below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
52. With reference to Bioremediation, consider
48. Consider the following parameters: the following statements:
1. Precipitation of the region 1. It refers to the use of bacteria and fungi
2. Atmospheric pressure of the region to degrade environmental contaminants
3. Temperature of the region into less toxic forms.
4. Humidity of the region 2. Bioventing, Biosparging, and Biopiles
5. Winds in the region are examples of in-situ bioremediation
Which of the above factors are observed to techniques.
understand the climate and weather of a Which of the statements given above is/are
region? correct?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2, and 5 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
53. Consider the following pairs :
49. Consider the following statements: Prominent Features Mountains
1. A niche is a natural environment where an 1. Karewa formations Arunachal
organism lives and utilizes the resources Himalayas
of that place for its survival. 2. Dun formations Uttarakhand
2. Tigers and Lions have the same niche. Himalayas
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Duar formations Kashmir
not correct? Himalayas
(a) 1 only Which of the above given pairs is/are Not
(b) 2 only correctly matched?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
50. Consider the following statements: (d) 2 only
1. An Organism is an individual living being
54. Match the following rivers with their
that can act or function independently.
respective tributaries:
2. A Population is a group of individuals
River Tributary
of different species, occupying a defined
A. Godavari 1. Bhima
area during a specific time. B. Krishna 2. Tungabhadra
3. A Community is a group of populations C. Cauvery 3. Bhavani
of the same species. D. Mahanadi 4. Hasdeo
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the codes
correct? given below:
(a) 1 only (a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
(c) 3 only (c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

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55. Match the following mountain passes with 59. Consider the following statements:
their respective locations: 1. Andhra Pradesh has the highest reserves
Mountain Pass Location of diamond in India.
A. Nathu La 1. Uttarakhand 2. South Africa is the largest producer of
B. Zoji La 2. Sikkim diamond in the world.
C. Lipulekh Pass 3. Ladakh 3. Botswana has the highest reserves of
D. Bomdila Pass 4. Arunachal diamond in the world.
Pradesh How many of the above statements are
Select the correct answer using the codes
correct?
given below:
(a) Only one
(a) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
(b) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4 (b) Only two
(c) A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2 (c) All three
(d) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 (d) None

56. Match the following soil types with their 60. With reference to mountain hills, consider
characteristic crops: the following statements:
Soil Type Crop 1. Nilachal Hill is situated at the confluence
A. Black Soil 1. Cotton of Vindhya and Sahyadri Ranges.
B. Red Soil 2. Millets 2. Yadavagiri hills are the large rocky ridges
C. Alluvial Soil 3. Wheat of the Sahayadri range.
D. Laterite Soil 4. Tea 3. Dhosi hill constitutes the southernmost
Select the correct answer using the codes part of Satpura range.
given below: Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 correct?
(b) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 (a) 1, 2 and 3
(c) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 (c) 2 only
57. Match the following National Parks with (d) 1 and 3 only
their respective states:
61. Consider the following pairs:
National Park State
A. Gir National Park 1. Gujarat Places in news Associated Countries
B. Sundarbans National Park 2. West Bengal places
C. Bandipur National Park 3. Karnataka 1. Torkham border Iran and Afghanistan
D. Periyar National Park 4. Kerala crossing :
Select the correct answer using the codes 2. Rafah border Egypt and Jordan
given below: crossing:
(a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 3. Alican border Ukraine and Poland
(b) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 crossing :
(c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 How many of the above pairs are correctly
(d) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 matched?
(a) Only one
58. Consider the following statements about
(b) Only two
drainage system of India :
(c) All three
1. Tochi and Gomal are left bank tributaries
of the Indus river. (d) None
2. Satluj is an antecedent river that forms 62. Which of the following rivers does not
gorges at Kati and Largi in the Dhaoladhar originate in the Indian subcontinent?
range.
(a) Brahmaputra
3. The Ghaghara originates in the glaciers of
(b) Indus
Satopanth.
4. Narmada flows in a rift valley between (c) Ganga
the Satpura in the south and the Vindhyan (d) Mekong
range in the north. 63. Which of the following islands is part of the
How many of the above statements are
Andaman group of islands?
correct?
(a) Minicoy Island
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Barren Island
(c) Only three (c) Kavaratti Island
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64. Which of the following states is known for 69. Consider the following components:
its “Shola Forests”? 1. Crude Birth Rate
(a) Rajasthan 2. Migration
(b) Kerala 3. Marriages
(c) Himachal Pradesh 4. Crude Death rate
(d) Gujarat How many of the above are the components
of the natural growth of population in a
65. Which of the following Indian rivers flows
particular region?
into the Arabian Sea?
(a) Only one
(a) Godavari
(b) Only two
(b) Mahanadi
(c) Only three
(c) Narmada
(d) All four
(d) Ganga
70. The significant socio-economic change
66. Consider the following pairs:
was observed in Ralegan Siddhi, which
Local winds Associated region
transformed it from a poverty-stricken
1. Yamo East Asia
village to a model of watershed development
2. Fohn Western Europe
is:
3. Chinook Eastern part of USA &
(a) Emergence of industrial zones
Canada
(b) Ban on open grazing and promotion of
4. Khamsin Western Africa
stall-feeding practices
How many of the above pairs are correctly
(c) Increased dependence on groundwater
matched?
(d) Emphasis on water-intensive crop
(a) Only one
cultivation
(b) Only two
(c) Only three 71. Consider the following statements about
(d) All four Groundnut Cultivation :
1. Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu are
67. With reference to earthquakes, consider the
leading producers of groundnut in India.
following statements:
2. Groundnut cultivation is largely focused
1. The shadow zone is characterized by the
in rain deprived areas .
absence of seismic waves.
3. Groundnut yield is comparatively high in
2. The shadow zone of P-waves is larger
Telangana.
than that of S-waves.
4. It is available in different varieties of Bold,
3. The Mercalli scale measures the energy
Java, and Red Natal.
released during an earthquake.
How many of the statements given above are
4. Collapse earthquakes are associated with
correct?
intense mining activity.
(a) Only one
Which of the statements given above is/are
Not correct? (b) Only two
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Only three
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) All four
(c) 3 and 4 only 72. It is the meeting point of two biogeographic
(d) 1 and 4 only regions of India; the Deccan Peninsula and
68. In demographic terms, what does the the Eastern Ghats. It is also a part of the
‘replacement level fertility’ indicate? Mahanadi elephant reserve. It is a paradise
(a) The level at which a population replaces of immense scenic charm.
itself from one generation to the next. Which of the following Protected Areas has
(b) The level at which the death rate equals been best described in the paragraph given
the birth rate. above?
(c) The level at which the population (a) Indravati Tiger Reserve
stabilizes. (b) Satkosia Tiger Reserve
(d) The level at which immigration equals (c) Kotagarh Tiger Reserve
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73. Consider the following statements about the Which of the statements given above is/are
Oceans: correct?
1. Oceans are increasingly becoming more (a) 1 only
acidic due to increasing carbon dioxide in (b) 2 only
the environment. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. The pH value of the Ocean is below 7. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Ocean Acidification is causing many parts
of the Ocean to become oversaturated 77. Consider the following:
with Calcium Carbonate minerals. 1. Cassava
How many of the above given statements are 2. Groundnut seeds
correct? 3. Damaged wheat grains
(a) Only one 4. Horse gram
(b) Only two 5. Potatoes
(c) All three 6. Sugar beet
(d) None According to India’s National Policy on
Biofuels, how many of the above can be
74. Consider the following statements: used as raw materials for the production of
1. The wildlife sanctuaries enjoy a greater biofuels?
degree of protection than National Parks. (a) Only three
2. Wildlife sanctuaries can be created to (b) Only four
focus on a particular species, whereas the (c) Only five
Biosphere reserve is not primarily focused (d) All six
on a particular species.
3. National parks are declared only by the 78. In the context of which one of the following
Central Government, whereas wildlife arcs the terms electrolysis mentioned?
sanctuaries are declared only by the state (a) Extraction of rare earth elements
governments in India. (b) Natural gas extraction technologies
How many of the above given statements are (c) Green Hydrogen based automobiles
correct? (d) Waste-to-energy technologies
(a) Only one
79. Consider the following:
(b) Only two
1. Volcanic eruptions
(c) All three
2. Fossil fuels and sedimentary rocks
(d) None
3. Soil
75. Which of the following statements is not 4. Planktons and Algae
correct regarding micro plastics? How many of the above are the natural carbon
(a) Micro plastics can form a buoyant layer sinks?
on the oceanic surface and marine life. (a) Only one
(b) Micro plastics can act as a carrier for (b) Only two
transfer of persistent pollution (c) Only three
(c) Micro plastics are larger in size and do (d) All four
not get bioaccumulated.
80. Consider the following:
(d) Primary micro plastics are plastic
fragments of size greater than 10mm. 1. It influences the amount of oxygen that
can be dissolved in water.
76. Consider the following statements: 2. It influences the rate of photosynthesis by
1. Autogenic succession is brought about by algae and other aquatic plants.
the outside forces of a community whereas 3. It influences the timing of reproduction,
Allogenic succession is brought about migration, and aestivation of aquatic
by living inhabitants of that community organisms.
itself. How many of the above are the impact of
2. In Autotrophic succession, the green temperature on the water quality?
plants are much greater in quantity at the (a) Only one
initial stage whereas, in Heterotrophic (b) Only two
succession, heterotrophs are greater in (c) All three
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81. Which of the following bacterium can be 85. Consider the following statements regarding
used for bioremediation? Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta
1. Haemophilus Abhiyan(PMGDISHA):
2. Mycobacterium 1. It is a scheme of the Ministry of Electronics
3. Rhodococcus and Information Technology to make 6
4. Ralstonia crore rural households digitally literate.
Select the correct answer using the code given
2. Only one person below the age of 80
below:
years per eligible household would
(a) 1 and 2 only
be considered for training under
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only PMGDISHA.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. The scheme is being implemented by CSC
e-Governance Services India Limited, a
82. Consider the following disasters: Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
1. Tsunami Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Landslide correct?
3. Cloud burst
(a) 1 only
4. Pest attack
(b) 1 and 3 only
5. Heatwaves
(c) 1 and 2 only
How many of the above are notified disasters
under the Disaster Management (DM) Act, (d) 1, 2 and 3
2005? 86. Consider the following statements:
(a) Only two
1. A heat dome is a type of high-pressure
(b) Only three
system that forms over a large area in the
(c) Only four
atmosphere, and causes extremely hot
(d) All five
and dry weather conditions.
83 If you want to observe gharials in their 2. Heat waves can only occur with the
natural environment, which of the following presence of a heat dome.
locations is the best to visit? 3. The intensity and duration of a heat
(a) Chilika Lake dome can be influenced by the amount of
(b) Bhitarkanika Mangroves moisture in the air.
(c) Chambal River
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Wular Lake
correct?
84. Consider the following statements: (a) 1 only
Statement-I: The United Nations recently (b) 2 and 3 only
proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of (c) 1 and 3 only
Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). (d) 1, 2 and 3
Statement-II: The year 2025 was chosen
for this International Year as it recognizes 87. With reference to India-Korea Compre-
100 years since the initial development of hensive Economic Partnership Agreement
quantum mechanics. (CEPA), consider the following statements:
Which one of the following is correct in respect 1. It commits both countries to lower or
of the above statements? eliminate import tariffs on a wide range
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are of goods.
correct, and Statement-II is the correct 2. Investments and services are not covered
explanation for Statement-I under it.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct, but Statement-II is not the correct
correct?
explanation for Statement-I
(a) 1 only
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
incorrect (b) 2 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II (c) Both 1 and 2
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88. Consider the following statements in context 91. Consider the following statements:
of Greening Education Partnership (GEP): Statement-I: Sugarcane cultivation is a major
1. It is a UNICEF-led global initiative to contributor to Marathwada’s water crisis.
tackle the climate crisis by harnessing the Statement-II: Sugarcane occupies a small
percentage of the total cropped area in
critical role of education.
Marathwada but consumes a significant
2. New Greening Curriculum Guidance
portion of the irrigation water.
(GCG) and New Green School Quality
Which one of the following is correct in respect
Standards (GSQS) are part of GEP. of the above statements?
3. New Greening Curriculum Guidance (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(GCG) focuses on the importance of correct, and Statement-II is the correct
promoting active learning and designing explanation for Statement-I
a range of hands-on activities. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
4. New Green School Quality Standards correct, but Statement-II is not the correct
(GSQS) sets the minimum requirements explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is
on how to create a “green school”by
incorrect
promoting an action-oriented approach.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II
Which of the above given statements is/are is correct
Not correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only 92. Consider the following tribal communities:
(b) 2 only 1. Bhotia
(c) 2 and 4 only 2. Mishmi
3. Nagas
(d) 1 only
4. Nyishi
89. Consider the following statements: How many of the above Tribal Communities
1. The International Coffee Organization are inhabiting the Arunachal Himalayas?
(a) Only one
(ICO) is the only intergovernmental
(b) Only two
organization for coffee, bringing together
(c) Only three
exporting and importing Governments. (d) All four
2. The Coffee Board of India functions under
the administrative control of the Ministry 93. Consider the following states:
of Commerce and Industry. 1. Tripura
3. The Head Office of the Coffee Board of 2. Mizoram
3. Nagaland
India is in Kottayam, Kerala.
4. Arunachal Pradesh
4. World Coffee Conference (WCC) is every
5. Assam
year organised by ICO at the headquarters Manipur shares a land border with which of
of the Coffee Board of India. the above states of India?
How many of the above statements are (a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
correct? (b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(a) Only one (c) 2 and 4 only
(b) Only two (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Only three 94. Recently our scientists have discovered a new
(d) All four algal species, Oedocladium sahyadricum
which is dioecious (having the male and
90. Which of the following countries recently
female organs in separate and distinct
launched a new gold-backed currency called
individuals) and terrestrial in nature. In
the ZiG? which part of India has it been discovered?
(a) Zambia (a) Andaman Islands
(b) Zimbabwe (b) Western Ghat
(c) Tuvalu (c) Eastern Ghat
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95. Manama Declaration, sometimes seen in the 98. Consider the following statements about
news, is related to: EarthCARE Mission:
(a) Peace in Gaza Strip and end of Israel- 1. It is a joint venture between the European
Palestine conflict Space Agency (ESA) and NASA.
(b) settling any outstanding territorial 2. It aims to study the impact of clouds and
disputes along the Iran–Iraq border
aerosols on Earth’s radiation balance.
(c) attainment of the goal of Health for All
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) codifying rules of international law on
diplomatic intercourse, privileges, and correct?
immunities (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
96. Consider the following activities: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. treatment of domestic wastewater (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. semiconductor manufacturing
3. application of synthetic and organic 99. Consider the following pairs:
fertilizers 1. Geo-heritage sites : Location
Nitrous oxide is emitted from how many of 2. Siwalik Fossil Park : Rajasthan
the above mentioned activities? 3. Ramgarh crater : Punjab
(a) Only one
4. Erra Matti Dibbalu : Kerala
(b) Only two
Which of the above given pairs is/are Not
(c) All three
(d) None correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
97. With reference to the PM Surya Ghar: (b) 2 and 3 only
Muft Bijli Yojana, consider the following (c) 3 only
statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It aims to provide 300 units of free
electricity every month. 100. Consider the following statements about
2. Under this scheme, Urban Local Bodies mainland serow (Capricornis sumatraensis
and Panchayats are incentivised to thar):
promote rooftop solar systems in their 1. It is native to Australia and not found in
jurisdictions.
India naturally.
3. Any Indian citizen who must have a
2. It is an elusive mammal species that has
valid electricity connection is eligible for
vulnerable status in the IUCN red list.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
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