geography Flashcards

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Which of the following group of months is the coldest in North India? A) February and March B) September and October C) December and January D) October and November

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C

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Hot local wind that flows over north India in summer is known as: A) Loo B) Chinook C) Mango showers D) Punga

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A

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Which of the following states suffers from ‘Loo’? A) Kamataka B) Kerala C) Assam D) Rajasthan

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D

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Which of the following rivers originates from the Himalayas? A) Godavari B) Tapi C) Narmada D) Ganga

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D

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In which of the following states is the development of rail transport less, due to its geographical conditions? A) Sikkim B) Haryana C) Bihar D) Uttar Pradesh

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A

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The outermost part of the Earth is known as ______. A) volcano B) the crust C) the core D) the mantle

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B

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Which of the following is an example of private sector industry in India? A) Steel Authority of India Limited B) Tata Iron and Steel Company C) Oil India Limited D) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

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B

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Which of the following crops is NOT grown during the Zaid season in India? A) Rice B) Cucumber C) Watermelon D) Muskmelon

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A

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‘Bhagirathi’ and ‘Alaknanda’ rivers confluence at: A) Joshimath B) Haridwar C) Karamrayaq D) Devaprayaq

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D

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Which physical feature of India prevents the cold winds from central Asia from entering the Indian subcontinents? A) Indian plains B) Indian desert C) Coastal area D) Himalayas

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D

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The most common rainfall measurement is the total rainfall depth during a given period, which is expressed in ______. A) kilopascal (kPa) B) millimetres (mm) C) hectopascal (hPa) D) millibar (mbar)

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B

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Which of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh? A) Intensive use of manure B) Over-irrigation C) Deforestation due to mining D) Overgrazing

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C

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Which type of well-managed industry was established in India at the time of independence? A) Electronics and Electricals B) Steel and Electronics C) Steel and Cotton D) Cement and Sugar

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C

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Tsang Po and Jamuna are other names of which river? A) Indus B) Ganga C) Narmada D) Brahmaputra

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D

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Which of the following options is mostly caused by overpopulation? A) Land and other renewable resources are under pressure B) Adequate natural resource storage C) Reduction in the scarcity of water D) Increase in the area covered by forests

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A

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Which of the following statements is correct? A) Pond water and sea water are considered as fresh water. B) Sea water is freshwater habitat. C) Rivers and sea water are considered as fresh water. D) Rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, and streams are all freshwater habitats.

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D

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Which of the following is NOT a tributary of Ganga? A) Yamuna B) Gandak C) Kosi D) Lohit

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D

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Which of the following can be represented as a functional unit of nature? A) Vehicles B) Ecosystem C) Humans D) Plants

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B

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Purvanchal Himalayas does NOT comprise of: A) Naga hills B) Pir Panjai range C) Manipur hills D) Mizo hills

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B

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Which of the following is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world? A) Peacock B) Majuli C) Bhavani D) Lakshadweep

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B

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Which of the following movements created regional disparities between large and small farmers in India? A) Green revolution B) Yellow revolution C) Pink revolution D) Blue revolution

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A

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Which of the following rivers marks the eastern-most boundary of the Himalayas? A) Kali B) Teesta C) Satiuj D) Brahmaputra

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D

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Taxus wallichiana Zucc (Himalayan yew) is a medicinal plant found in which of the following states? A) Goa B) Jharkhand C) Himachal Pradesh D) Bihar

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C

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In which group of states does the Luni River flow? A) Bihar and West Bengal B) Andhra Pradesh and Telangana C) Rajasthan and Gujarat D) Maharashtra and Kamataka

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C

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The northern plain of the Indian subcontinent has been formed by the interplay of the three major river systems along with their tributaries. Choose the odd one out of the options given. A) The Brahmaputra B) The Indus C) The Ganga D) The Godavari
D
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Details about Sudarshana lake is given in a rock inscription at Girnar (Junagarh), which was composed to record the achievements of the Shaka ruler ______. A) Rudrasimha III B) Rudradaman I C) Chashtana D) Mauss
B
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Which plateaus are very fertile because they are rich in black soil that is very good for farming? A) African plateau B) Ethiopian plateau C) Katanga plateau D) Deccan lava plateau
D
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______ leaves are used to make bidis. A) Neem B) Champa C) Betel D) Tendu
D
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In which part of India does the hot wind ‘Loo’ blow? A) West and Southwestern B) North and Northwestern C) East and Northeastern D) South and Southwestern
B
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Which of the following rivers is an east flowing river? A) Mahi river B) Narmada river C) Godavari river D) Tapi river
C
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Which of the following are west flowing rivers? A) Godavari and Mahanadi B) Krishna and Kaveni C) Ganga and Yamuna D) Mahi and Sabarmati
D
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Which of the following is NOT a major climate control of a place? A) Altitude B) Latitude C) Interior of the earth D) Ocean currents
C
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Which of the following statements about the aims of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) of India is/are correct? 1. To make agriculture more productive. 2. To make agriculture more sustainable. 3. To promote organic farming. A) Only 1 is correct. B) Only 2 and 3 are correct. C) 1, 2 and 3 are correct. D) Only 1 and 2 are correct.
C
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Which of the following states is the biggest producer of Pulses? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Haryana C) Punjab D) Bihar
A
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The tropical cyclones in Australia are known as ______. A) hurricanes B) willy-willies C) cyclones D) typhoons
B
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Which of the following is NOT a kharif crop? A) Paddy B) Soyabean C) Wheat D) Cotton
C
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In the southern ranges of which hills is Mawaynram, which receives the highest rainfall in the world, located? A) Shevaroy hills B) Mizo hills C) Khasi hills D) Naga hills
C
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The Gandak river is a tributary of which river? A) Yamuna river B) Ganga river C) Kaveni river D) Brahmaputra river
B
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Which is the colloquial term to describe the occurrence of pre-monsoon rains in India especially in parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu? A) Mango showers B) Kalbaisakhi C) Nor Westers D) Orange showers
A
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Which of the following peninsular rivers falls into the Arabian Sea? A) Mahanadi river B) Krishna river C) Sabamati river D) Godavari river
C
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In which state of India is Kund or Tanka used for water harvesting? A) Rajasthan B) Andhra Pradesh C) Uttar Pradesh D) Punjab
A
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Sundari trees are found in which type of forests in India? A) Mangrove forests B) Tropical deciduous forests C) The thorn forests and scrubs D) Tropical evergreen forests
A
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The climate of a place is NOT affected by which of the following? A) Relief B) Type of soil C) Location D) Distance from the sea
B
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Through which routes is the majority of India’s international trade carried out? A) Railway and air B) Sea and air C) Only Railway D) Sea and railway
B
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Which of the following is an example of an eastern coast port? A) Mumbai Port B) Chennai Port C) Mormugao Port D) New Mangalore Port
B
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As of 2021, which is the world's largest drainage basin with an area of about 70,00,000 km²? A) Congo basin B) Amur basin C) Amazon basin D) Nile basin
C
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Which of the following are the two basic categories of an ecosystem? A) Forest and Aquatic B) Terrestrial and Aquatic C) Lakes and Ponds D) Forest and Rivers
B
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Which of the following is an example of major industrial region of India? A) Chota Nagpur region B) Bhoipur-Munger C) Jaipur-Ajmer D) Bilaspur-Korba
A
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Identify the oldest iron and steel company of India from the following options. A) Tata Iron & Steel Company(TISCO) B) Visvesvaraiya Iron & Steel Works C) Indian Iron & Steel Company (IISCO) D) Mysore Iron & Steel Works
A
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The variation between a high air temperature and a low temperature that occurs during the same day is called temperature. A) diurnal B) annual C) wet bulb D) durian
A
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The upper portion of the Earth is known as: A) Stratosphere B) Troposphere C) Lithosphere D) Mesosphere
C
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What is the duration of monsoon in India? A) 100-120 days B) 40-60 days C) 150-200 days D) 50-80 days
A
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The ICAR – Sugarcane Breeding Institute is located at: A) Vellore B) Coimbatore C) Trunelveil D) Cuidadore
B
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In which year was Project Tiger launched in India? A) 1985 B) 1973 C) 1972 D) 1970
B
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Which of the following ports was developed as a Satellite port to relieve the pressure at the Mumbai port? A) New Mangalore Port B) Marmagao Port C) Deendayal Port Authority D) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
D
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The name of the strait between the Pacific and Arctic oceans, separating the Chukchi Peninsula of the Russian Far East from the Seward Peninsula of Alaska, is the: A) Davis Strait B) Florida Strait C) Bering Strait D) Messina Strait
C
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As of June 2021, how many biosphere reserves are established in India? A) 18 B) 20 C) 26 D) 15
A
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Which of the following is a landlocked Salt Lake in South-West Asia between Israel and Jordan? A) Don Juan Pond B) Aral Sea C) Caspian Sea D) Dead Sea
D
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Which coal is low-grade, brown and soft with high moisture content? A) Metallurgical B) Lignite C) Bituminous D) Anthracite
B
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The Wardha is a tributary of which of the following rivers? A) Mahanadi river B) Tapi river C) Godavari river D) Narmada river
C
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Which of the following is a species of tropical deciduous forests? A) Palms B) Mahogany C) Teak D) Ebony
C
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Which national park in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is home to species like Megapode, crab-eating Macaque, Nicobar Pigeon, and Giant Robber Crab? A) Raimona National Park B) Campbell Bay National Park C) Moulting National Park D) Papikonda National Park
B
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In which state of India is the Tadoba National Park located? A) Maharashtra B) Gujarat C) Madhya Pradesh D) Kerala
A
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Which of the following hills is located in the Eastern Ghats? A) Shevaroy hill B) Mizo hill C) Khasi hill D) Anai Mudi hill
A
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Subansiri, Jia Bharali, Dhansiri and Puthimari are the major tributaries of which river? A) Godavari B) Mahanadi C) Brahmaputra D) Bhagirathi
C
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Which of the following is associated with the retreating monsoon in India? A) Mahawat B) Kaal Baisakhi C) October heat D) Loo
C
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Ebony and Mahogany trees are found in which type of forests? A) Mangrove forests B) Tropical deciduous forests C) Tropical evergreen forests D) Montane forests
C
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In which state of India is the Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary located? A) Bihar B) Gujarat C) Uttar Pradesh D) Madhya Pradesh
C
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Which of the following hills is located in the Eastern Ghats? A) Naga hills B) Khasi hills C) Shevaroy hills D) Anamudi hills
C
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In West Bengal, how many rice crops are grown in a year? A) Three B) Two C) Four D) One
A
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Identify the group of districts that are NOT an example of industrial districts of India. A) Cuttack and Kota B) Kanpur and Agra C) Alwar and Bhiwani D) Jabalpur and Bhopal
C
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Which of the following is the largest crustal plate on Earth with an area of over 103,000,000 km²? A) South American plate B) African plate C) Eurasian plate D) Pacific plate
D
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Which region in India receives less rainfall in summer, but heavy rainfall in winter season due to the retreating north easterly winds? A) Southern coastal region B) Western coastal region C) Northern coastal region D) Eastern coastal region
D
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In the ancient temple of Mahadev at Mahabaleshwar, the spout emerging from the mouth of a cow statue is the source of which river basin? A) Kaveri B) Krishna C) Godavari D) Narmada
B
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Which of the following parts of the mountain will receive the most rainfall from moisture-laden winds? A) Windward side B) Leeward side C) Upward side D) Relief side
A
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The record obtained by the measurement of earthquake is called a: A) seismograph B) seismogram C) seismology D) seismic wave
B
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In the context of water bodies, Neap Tides occur: A) when the earth, moon and sun line up in a straight line B) when the sun and moon are on the opposite sides C) when there is so much interference by continents D) when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other
D
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According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways’ annual report (2020-2021), which position does India have in terms of road networks in the world? A) First B) Second C) Fourth D) Third
B
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Which port is developed as a satellite port? A) Mormugao B) Jawaharlal Nehru C) Haldia D) New Mangalore
B
80
Which ocean is encircling the continent of Antarctica and extends northward to 60 degrees south latitude? A) Atlantic Ocean B) Indian Ocean C) Pacific Ocean D) Southern Ocean
D
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What is the salinity of the Dead Sea (per litre of water)? A) 440 grams B) 240 grams C) 340 grams D) 390 grams
C
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In which of the following districts of Rajasthan are the ‘Barchans’ found? A) Udaipur B) Jaisalmer C) Bhilwara D) Alwar
B
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The New Moore Island is in geographic proximity to: A) Pakistan B) Myanmar C) Bangladesh D) Sri Lanka
C
84
Where was the first successful textile mill established in India? A) Kolkata B) Surat C) Mumbai D) Jaipur
C
85
Which of the following is the largest artificial lake of Asia? A) Naini Lake B) Bhopal Lake C) Dal Lake D) Chilika Lake
B
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Which state of India has the maximum number of large dams? A) Maharashtra B) Madhya Pradesh C) Odisha D) Rajasthan
A
87
As of Financial year 2019, which of the following state has the highest road density in India? A) Haryana B) Tamil Nadu C) Kerala D) Punjab
C
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Identify a water-harvesting system found in Jaisalmer. A) Guls B) Johads C) Khadins D) Kuls
C
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By which National Waterways (NW) of India, are the delta channels of Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers and East Coast Canal connected? A) NW 1 B) NW 3 C) NW 2 D) NW 5
D
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Which of the following is in geographical proximity to Sri Lanka? A) Only Karalkal B) Karalkal and Yanam C) Mahe D) Only Yanam
A
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About what percentage of passenger traffic is carried by roads in India? A) 77% B) 87% C) 57% D) 67%
B
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Which of the following is the transboundary river between India and Pakistan? A) Indus B) Ravi C) Beas D) Jhelum
B
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In which month is the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) located around 20°N-25°N latitude (over the Gangetic plain)? A) May B) August C) June D) July
D
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Where is the Gulf of Mannar located? A) Between the south-eastern tip of India and the eastern coast of Sri Lanka B) Between the south-eastern tip of India and the western coast of Sri Lanka C) Between the south-eastern tip of India and the north-western coast of Sri Lanka D) Between the south-eastern tip of India and the southern coast of Sri Lanka
B
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At what latitude does the easterly jet stream blow over peninsular India during the summer months? A) 24°N B) 30°N C) 14°N D) 28°N
C
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Which of the following districts of India is an example of an industrial district? A) Faridabad B) Meerut C) Kota D) Jaipur
C
97
Which of the following is an inosilicate amphibole mineral used in highway construction and as railroad ballast? A) Shale B) Olivine C) Geyserite D) Hornblende
D
98
Which of the following has the highest salinity? A) Great salt lake B) Lake Van C) Red sea D) Dead sea
B
99
Hubbardia heptaneuron, which has become endangered, is a species of which of the following? A) Grass B) Bamboo C) Tiger D) Crane
A
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Which species is known as black lipped pearl oyster found in the Indo-Pacific, within tropical coral reefs? A) Aplysia dactylomela B) Dentalium neohexagonum C) Chaelopleura apiculata D) Pinctada margaritifera
D
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Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh states are rich with ______ material deposits. A) gold B) silicon C) petroleum D) coal
D
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Which of the following food grains highly benefited from the Green Revolution? A) Millet B) Barley C) Maize D) Wheat
D
103
Match India’s neighbouring countries in column A with their official languages in column B. Column A: 1. Sri Lanka 2. China 3. Myanmar 4. Bhutan. Column B: a. Mandarin b. Burmese c. Tamil d. Dzongkha. A) 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c B) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d C) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d D) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
B
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Which river is known as the sorrow of Bihar? A) Mahi B) Betwa C) Son D) Kosi
D
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In which state is the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve located? A) Uttarakhand B) Himachal Pradesh C) Assam D) Odisha
A
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Match the items in List I with those in List II. List I: i. Blue revolution ii. Yellow revolution iii. Round revolution iv. Golden revolution. List II: a. Oilseeds b. Overall horticulture c. Fish d. Potato. A) I-d, ii-a, iii-b, iv-c B) I-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b C) I-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c D) I-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a
B
107
Which is the Standard Meridian of India? A) 84°40' E B) 82°30' E C) 81°30' E D) 83°30' E
B
108
Match the states in column A to their ports in column B. Column A: 1. Goa 2. West Bengal 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Gujarat. Column B: a. Mormugao Port b. Kandla Port c. Tuticorin Port d. Haldia Port. Options: A) 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b B) 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c C) 1-d, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b D) 1-a, 2-c, 3-d, 4-b
A
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Which is the first state to receive rain from the Monsoon in India? A) Kerala B) Goa C) Andhra Pradesh D) Karnataka
A
110
Correctly match the following: Type of Industries (1. Public sector 2. Private sector 3. Joint sector) with Name of Company (a. Tata Iron and Steel Company b. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited c. Oil India Ltd). Options: A) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a B) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c C) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a D) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c
D
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Which of the following pairs of Indian rivers is west flowing? A) Mahanadi and Godavari B) Krishna and Kaveri C) Mahanadi and Krishna D) Narmada and Tapi
D
112
In the given main characteristics of farming, which is NOT a characteristic of Indian commercial farming? A) Slash and burn B) Chemical fertilisers C) Insecticides and pesticides D) High yielding variety seeds
A
113
Maldives are located to the south of which island of India? A) Andaman and Nicobar B) Lakshadweep C) Japan D) Sri Lanka
B
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Which of the following tribes does NOT live in India? A) Maasai B) Tharu C) Gond D) Santhai
A
115
Select the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion from the following. A) Gir forest B) Sundarbans C) Kanha National Park D) Saranda forest
A
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Match the following ports with their related states correctly. Ports: 1. Mormugao port 2. Paradip Port 3. Haldia Port 4. Tuticorin port. States: a. West Bengal b. Odisha c. Tamil Nadu d. Goa. Options: A) 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a B) 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c C) 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c D) 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
C
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The Gulf of Khambhat, the Gulf of Kutch, and Gangetic delta provide ideal conditions for utilising ______ energy. A) solar B) atomic C) geo thermal D) tidal
D
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The Himalayas’ outermost range is called ______. A) Kanchenjunga B) Dhaula Dhar C) Pir Panjal D) Shiwaliks
D
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Which type of soil is found on about 40% of the total area of India? A) Black soil B) Red and Yellow soil C) Laterite soil D) Alluvial soil
D
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The Chilika Lake is located to the south of the ______ delta. A) Narmada B) Cauvery C) Mahanadi D) Godavari
C
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Which is the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion in India? A) Kaziranga National Park B) Sundarbans C) Gir Forest D) Dudhwa National Park
C
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The peninsular plateau of India was a part of which continent earlier? A) South America B) Europe C) Africa D) North America
C
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The Deccan Plateau is a ______ landmass that lies to the south of the river Narmada. A) quadrilateral B) rectangular C) hexagonal D) triangular
D
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Western disturbances are responsible for: A) extremely chilled weather of north-east India B) dusty storms in eastern coastal area of India C) rainfall during winters in north-western part of India D) hot winds during summers in northern India
C
125
Which of the following is the most dominant species of the Tropical Deciduous Forests? A) Mulberry B) Rubber C) Coconut D) Teak
D
126
Geoid is the ______ of earth. A) shape B) axis C) colour D) orbit
A
127
The largest inland salt lake ‘Sambhar’ is located in the ______ of India. A) north-east B) south-east C) south-west D) north-west
D
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Which waterbody separates Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands? A) Eight Degree Channel B) Nine Degree Channel C) Ten Degree Channel D) Eleven Degree Channel
C
129
Which of the following types of crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon season? A) Zaid crops B) Rabi crops C) Vital crops D) Kharif crops
D
130
Which of the following is the second nearest star to Earth? A) Delta Velorum B) Polaris C) Sirius D) Proxima Centauri
C
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Which statement is INCORRECT about High Yielding Varieties (HYVs)? A) HYVs had shorter maturity period. B) HYVs increased farm machine investment. C) HYVs decreased cropping intensity. D) HYVs made green revolution land-saving.
C
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El Niño is a climate pattern linked to warming in which ocean? A) Indian Ocean B) Atlantic Ocean C) Arctic Ocean D) Pacific Ocean
D
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Which crops are sown after the monsoon season? A) Zaid crops B) Kharif crops C) Rabi crops D) Vital crops
C
134
What is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats? A) Khasi B) Anamudi C) Mahendragiri D) Kangchenjunga
C
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Which part of the northern plains is formed of older alluvium? A) Terai B) Bhangar C) Khadar D) Bhabar
B
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The ‘Western disturbances’ originate from the _____. A) East China Sea B) Mediterranean Sea C) Arabian Sea D) Red Sea
B
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What scheme aims to conserve wetlands (Budget 2023-24)? A) Amrit Dharohar B) Dharohar C) Paryavaran Prahari D) Paryavaran Suraksha
A
138
Where is the Narora Nuclear Power plant located? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Tamil Nadu C) Maharashtra D) Kamataka
A
139
As of 2022, which is the tallest hydroelectric power plant in India? A) Sardar Sarovar Hydropower Plant B) Nathpa Jhakri Power plant C) Koyna Hydroelectric Power Plant D) Tehti Hydroelectric Power Plant
D
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Which sub-division of Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations? A) Uttarakhand Himalayas B) Kashmir Himalayas C) Arunachal Himalayas D) Sikkim Himalayas
B
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Which of these is NOT true of the second phase of the green revolution? A) Adopted in dry/semi-arid regions B) Covered the 1980s C) Covered the 1960s-1970s D) Shift to irrigated cultivation
C
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Which group of places in India has little differences in day and night temperatures? A) Bhopal & Indore B) Chennai & Thiruvananthapuram C) Jammu & Kashmir D) Jaipur & Jaisalmer
B
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Buddh International Circuit is located at: A) Chennai B) Noida C) Mumbai D) Delhi
B
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Which is NOT a core industry? A) Electricity B) Jute C) Fertilisers D) Crude oil
B
145
Kachin, Karen, Karenni, Chin, and Mon ethnic groups belong to: A) Myanmar B) Afghanistan C) Sri Lanka D) Nepal
A
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Match renewable energy sources with regions: 1. Tidal energy (Gulf of Khambhat) 2. Wind energy (Nagercoil) 3. Geothermal (Puga Valley). A) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a B) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c C) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c D) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
B
147
Match the pair correctly: National Waterways (a) NW-1, (b) NW-2, (c) NW-3, (d) NW-5 with Stretches: 1. Kakinada-Puducherry, 2. Kottapuram-Kallam, 3. Allahabad-Haldia, 4. Sadiya-Dhubri, 5. Talchar-Dhamra. Options: A) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-5 B) a-1, b-2, c-4, d-5 C) a-4, b-3, c-5, d-1 D) a-2, b-5, c-3, d-1
A
148
The Bist Doab Canal System and Makhu Canal System are associated with which state of India? A) Punjab B) Assam C) Uttar Pradesh D) Gujarat
A
149
Match primitive cultivation forms: 1. Madhya Pradesh (a. Penda), 2. Andhra Pradesh (b. Bevar), 3. Odisha (c. Kuruwa), 4. Jharkhand (d. Bringa). Options: A) 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c B) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d C) 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c D) 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d
D
150
Which river is called 'Singi Khamban' in Tibet? A) Brahmaputra B) Sullej C) Kosi D) Indus
D
151
In which direction is the general elevation of the peninsular plateau of India? A) North to South B) West to East C) South to North D) East to West
B
152
HCL’s cable manufacturing facility in Rupnarainpur belongs to which state? A) Assam B) Haryana C) Andhra Pradesh D) West Bengal
D
153
Which statements are correct? I – Madhya Pradesh has the most National Parks. II – Multimalai NP in Kerala. III – Salim Ali Centre in Tamil Nadu. Options: A) I & II B) Only I C) I & III D) Only III
C
154
Who introduced the concept of virtual water? A) MS Swaminathan B) Gubler Triplets C) Norman Borlaug D) John Anthony Allan
D
155
The Lushai Hills are also known as: A) Mizo Hills B) Khasi Hills C) Patkai Hills D) Naga Hills
A
156
On which river was the Somasila Dam built? A) Krishna B) Pennar C) Sabarmati D) Tapi
B
157
When was air transport nationalised in India? A) 1950 B) 1951 C) 1952 D) 1953
D
158
The Mundra Thermal Power Plant is located in which district of Gujarat? A) Gandhinagar B) Kheda C) Kutch D) Jamnagar
C
159
The Howrah bridge was officially opened in the year ______. A) 1943 B) 1948 C) 1930 D) 1935
A
160
As of March 2020, which solar power plant is the biggest in the world? A) Kamuthi B) Sakri C) Dhirubhai Ambani D) Bhadla solar park
D
161
Which is the closest dwarf planet? A) Makemake B) Pluto C) Eris D) Ceres
D
162
Select the INCORRECT refinery-state pair: A) Tatipaka – Telangana B) Bina – Madhya Pradesh C) Koyali – Gujarat D) Numaligarh – Assam
A
163
A cross-shaped constellation in the northern hemisphere: A) Pegasus B) Ursa Major C) Cassiopeia D) Cygnus
D
164
Theory describing Earth’s climate changes over millennia: A) Plate tectonics B) Copernicus C) Milankovitch D) Continental drift
C
165
Delhi ridge is the water divide between: A) Ganges & Yamuna B) Indus & Mahi C) Ganges & Indus D) Ganges & Sind
C
166
Central stretch of Western Coastal Plains: A) Konkan B) Coromandel C) Malabar D) Kannad plains
D
167
Koeppen’s Group E climate characteristic: A) Coldest month ≤ –3°C B) Coldest month –3°C to 18°C C) Coldest month ≥18°C D) All months <10°C
D
168
According to Census of India 2011, which is the largest religious community in India? A) Christians B) Muslims C) Hindus D) Sikhs
C
169
Which of the following is NOT a cropping season in India? A) Kharif B) Zaid C) Rabi D) Fang
D
170
Vibration or wave caused by the sudden movement of tectonic plates within the earth is called: A) Seismic Wave B) Main Shock C) Foreshock D) Upheaval
A
171
Bokaro, Burnpur, Rourkela, etc., are famous for which industry? A) Dairy B) Automobile C) Iron and Steel D) Software
C
172
Which is NOT an element of weather? A) Temperature B) Humidity C) Plants D) Rainfall
C
173
Cause of Tsunami in the ocean: A) Tectonic plate movement B) Radioactive pollutants C) CO₂ in water D) Acid in water
A
174
Which is NOT a season in India? A) Hot weather B) Equatorial C) Southwest monsoon D) Cold weather
B
175
Term for organisms per unit area/volume: A) Birth rate B) Population size C) Population density D) Death rate
C
176
Effect of factory-caused deforestation: A) Lower groundwater B) Lower temps C) Frequent rain D) New animals
C
177
Groups of cropping seasons in India: A) Rabi, Kharif, Jhum B) Ray, Kharif, Zaid C) Rabi, Podu, Zaid D) Rabi, Kharif, Zaid
D
178
'Loo' phenomenon observed in: A) Rajasthan B) Manipur C) Tamil Nadu D) Goa
A
179
In the 1991 Census, which state was the highest in rank in terms of literacy rate and held higher than the national average of literacy rate? A) Karnataka B) Kerala C) West Bengal D) Tamil Nadu
B
180
Which of the following places in India receive the highest rainfall? A) Guwahati B) Imphal C) Mawayaram D) Patna
C
181
The earthquakes that are generated due to the explosion of chemical or nuclear devices are known as: A) Explosion earthquakes B) Reservoir-induced earthquakes C) Tectonic earthquakes D) Collapse earthquakes
A
182
Which sector uses the groundwater maximally? A) Industrial B) Agriculture C) Domestic D) Educational
B
183
Which of the following states is characterised by salt marshes known as ‘Rann’? A) Gujarat B) Punjab C) Jharkhand D) Maharashtra
A
184
According to Census 2011, what is the sex ratio of India? A) 933 B) 943 C) 950 D) 998
B
185
Large tidal waves caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption are known as a ______. A) typhoon B) tornado C) tsunami D) hurricane
C
186
According to the Census of India 2011, what was the total population of India? A) 1.11 billion B) 1.41 billion C) 1.21 billion D) 98.6 billion
C
187
In which part of India is cool mountain climate observed? A) North B) South C) East D) West
A
188
Which of the following States/Union Territories is NOT a part of Indus River Basin? A) Jammu and Kashmir B) Himachal Pradesh C) Ladakh D) Sikkim
D
189
According to the Census of India 2011, which state has the highest sex ratio? A) Tamil Nadu B) Karnataka C) Kerala D) Andhra Pradesh
C
190
In which of the following types of regions is the maximum temperature variation observed between a day and the same night? A) Desert B) Island C) Peninsula D) Coastal area
A
191
The Hugli industrial region is located in which state? A) Telangana B) Karnataka C) West Bengal D) Gujarat
C
192
What is the specific field of study focused on examining extinct animals? A) Gemology B) Palaeontology C) Economic geology D) Glactology
B
193
Which of the following is NOT a natural fibre crop grown in India? A) Polvester B) Cotton C) Jute D) Hemp
A
194
As per Census 2011, what is the literacy rate of India? A) 82.14% B) 65.46% C) 74.04% D) 70%
C
195
Bhakra Dam is built on which of the following rivers? A) Satluj B) Beas C) Chenab D) Ravi
A
196
Carbon dioxide plays a vital role in changing the earth’s climate, leading to a critical condition known as ______. A) Ozone Depletion B) Thermal Conduction C) Greenhouse Effect D) Temperature Convection
C
197
Which region in India has the highest concentration of Iron and Steel Industry? A) Deccan Plateau B) Aravail region C) Chotanagpur plateau D) Telangana Plateau
C
198
How many countries share their land borders with India? A) Six B) Nine C) Eight D) Seven
D
199
Which iron and steel plant is located in Odisha? A) Vishakhapatnam B) Bokaro C) Rourkela D) Vijay Nagar
C
200
For which minerals are Jharia and Raniganj known? A) Gold B) Coal C) Marble D) Copper
B
201
Which statements are correct about Mawsynram? A. Wettest place on earth. B. Located in Meghalaya. A) Only B B) A and B C) Neither D) Only A
B
202
Which iron and steel plant is located in Jharkhand? A) Vijay Nagar B) Durgapur C) Bokaro D) Salem
C
203
Which is a precious mineral? A) Hematite B) Mica C) Bauxite D) Platinum
D
204
According to Census 2011, what is India’s population density? A) 388/km² B) 382/km² C) 375/km² D) 360/km²
B
205
The Rabi season begins in October-November and ends in ______. A) June-July B) March-April C) January-February D) May-June
B
206
As per Census 2011, what is the average female literacy rate in India? A) 82.45% B) 65.46% C) 74.34% D) 60.76%
B
207
Which of the following is a crop grown in Rabi season in India? A) Wheat B) Maize C) Rice D) Soyabean
A
208
As per Census 2011, which of the following is the most populated city in India? A) Mumbai B) Delhi C) Kolkata D) Chennai
A
209
When was the Wildlife Protection Act passed? A) 1980 B) 1951 C) 1955 D) 1972
D
210
The North-South National Highway Corridor connects which two UTs/States of India? A) Jammu and Kashmir - Telangana B) Ladakh - Kerala C) Jammu and Kashmir - Tamil Nadu D) Delhi - Odisha
C
211
What is the major purpose of the Salal Dam located on Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir? A) Navigation B) Hydroelectricity C) Irrigation D) Drinking
B
212
Which National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh? A) Silent Valley B) Periyar C) Nanda Devi D) Bandhavgarh
D
213
As per Census 2011, which state has the lowest child sex ratio? A) Haryana B) Madhya Pradesh C) Rajasthan D) Punjab
A
214
Which port in the Gulf of Kutch has reduced pressure on Mumbai port? A) Haldia B) Kolkata C) Kandia D) Kochi
C
215
What does Age Structure represent? A) Females per 100 males B) Proportion of age groups relative to population C) Dependents vs. working age group D) Females per 1000 males
B
216
According to Census 2011, which states have population density >1000/km²? A) MP & Maharashtra B) Kerala & TN C) Bihar & WB D) UP & Haryana
C
217
All natural earthquakes occur in the: A) Hydrosphere B) Biosphere C) Lithosphere D) Asthenosphere
C
218
According to Census 2011, which pair has the highest population density? A) Bihar & WB B) Bihar & Kerala C) WB & UP D) UP & Haryana
A
219
Which metropolitan city had the highest population (Census 2011)? A) Delhi B) Kolkata C) Mumbai D) Chennai
C
220
Which state has the highest population density (Census 2011)? A) WB B) Bihar C) TN D) UP
B
221
Which state had the lowest child sex ratio (Census 2001)? A) Kerala B) Himachal Pradesh C) Haryana D) Uttarakhand
C
222
Which is NOT a lagoon? A) Nainital B) Chilika C) Pulicat D) Kolleru
A
223
Which ports are on the Bay of Bengal? A) Haldia & Kandia B) Tuttoorin & Cochin C) Haldia & Paradip D) Paradip & New Mangalore
C
224
Incorrect crop-season pair: A) Rabi - Paddy B) Kharif – Soyabean C) Kharif - Maize D) Rabi - Wheat
A
225
UT with highest literacy rate (2011)? A) Delhi B) Puducherry C) Chandigarh D) Lakshadweep
D
226
Fuels from fossils preserved in: A) Volcanic B) Plutonic C) Sedimentary D) Metamorphic
C
227
UT with lowest population (2011)? A) Lakshadweep B) Andaman C) Delhi D) Daman and Diu
A
228
Area with inadequate rainfall: A) Ladakh B) Andaman C) Haryana D) Meghalaya
A
229
Purpose of Bawris: A) Minerals B) Garbage C) Petroleum D) Water storage
D
230
Tributary of Brahmaputra: A) Kali Ganga B) Hindan C) Barakar D) Burhi Dihing
D
231
River in Madhya Pradesh: A) Shyok B) Sharda C) Bhima D) Betwa
D
232
Pre-monsoon shower in Kerala: A) Blossom B) Kalbaisakhi C) Bardoisila D) Mango shower
D
233
State benefitted by Indira Gandhi Canal: A) MP B) Rajasthan C) UP D) Gujarat
B
234
Which statements about the Ozone layer are true? (A) Found in stratosphere; B) CFCs cause ozone hole; C) Located 15–30 km above Earth; D) Ozone layer will not recover). Options: A) A,B,C B) B,C,D C) A,B D) A,D
A
235
Divergent plate boundary is a boundary that occurs between two tectonic plates: A) that are moving away from one another B) that are moving towards one another C) that are sliding horizontally past each other D) where one plate slides beneath the other
A
236
A portion of landmass from the shore line up to the shelf break that is submerged under shallow water is known as: A) Continental Drift B) Continental Shelf C) Oceanic Basin D) Trenches
B
237
Which of the following is not a tributary of Godavari River? A) Manjra B) Kamenq C) Indravati D) Pranhita
B
238
The Union Territory of Puducherry is located in which of the following river basins? A) Mahanadi B) Krishna C) Kaveri D) Yamuna
C
239
The 2011 census was the ______ official survey conducted in India. A) 18th B) 16th C) 15th D) 14th
C
240
Name the Union territory with the lowest density of population as per Census of India 2011. A) Daman and Diu B) Lakshadweep C) New Delhi D) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D
241
According to Census 2011 of India, which Union Territory has the second highest percentage of urban population? A) Puducherry B) Delhi C) Chandigarh D) Daman and Diu
C
242
The Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur iron ore belt lies in which of the following groups of states? A) Chhattisgarh - Maharashtra B) Karnataka - Goa C) Odisha - Jharkhand D) Madhya Pradesh - Gujarat
A
243
The Indravati National Park is located in which state? A) Tamil Nadu B) Tripura C) Chhattisgarh D) Rajasthan
C
244
The Mayurbhanj District in Odisha is a part of which Biosphere Reserve from the following? A) Dehang Dehang B) Similipai C) Nokrek D) Pachmanhi
B
245
Which of the following rivers flows north of the Tropic of Cancer in India? A) Penganga B) Mahanadi C) Yanuna D) Tapi
C
246
Which is the jet stream that brings Western disturbances in India? A) North polar jet stream B) South polar jet stream C) Westerly jet stream D) Easterly jet stream
C
247
Which of the following peaks is NOT located in the Himalayan mountains? A) Kalsubai B) Annapurna C) Nanda Devi D) [Missing option]
B
248
Which of the following mountain peaks is a part of the Himalayas? A) Kamet B) Kalsubai C) Dhunganh D) Taramati
A
249
Which of the following is NOT a hydroelectric power plant? A) Bhakra Nangal Hydel Project B) Damodar Valley Hydel Project C) Sambhar Lake Hydel Project D) Kopill Hydel Project
C
250
The oceanic trenches or the narrow depressions on the seafloor are formed by reason of: A) tsunamis B) thermohaline circulation C) tidal currents D) tectonic activity
D
251
In Maikal hills, which of the following minerals is deposited? A) Copper B) Iron C) Coal D) Bauxite
D
252
A river is capable of forming which of the following landscapes when the river is in its middle course? A) V shaped valley B) A meander C) A delta D) Waterfalls
B
253
Which of the following Census recorded negative population growth in India? A) 2011 B) 1991 C) 1921 D) 1971
C
254
The Patil Dun is associated with which physiographic division of India? A) The Himalayan Mountains B) The Coastal Plains C) The Peninsular Plateau D) The Indian Desert
A
255
Which of the following Census decades in India recorded the highest crude death rate? A) 1911-1921 B) 1941-1951 C) 1991-2001 D) 1931-1941
A
256
With reference to agriculture in India, the term 'penda' is the name given to ______. A) tea farming B) agricultural season C) slash and burn agriculture D) plantation agriculture
C
257
The Narora ______ Power Station is located in Uttar Pradesh. A) Thermal B) Wind C) Atomic D) Natural Gas
C
258
Which of the following river valleys is NOT known for coal deposits in India? A) Mahanadi B) Godavari C) Satiuj D) Son
C
259
Atmospheric temperature usually decreases with altitude, but sometimes this phenomenon gets reversed in the troposphere. This phenomenon is known as ______. A) Temperature Convection B) Temperature Inversion C) Global Warming D) Adiabatic Lapse Rate
B
260
In which of the following groups of States and Union Territories is 'slash and burn' agriculture known as 'Dipa'? A) Chhattisgarh and Lakshadweep B) Chhattisgarh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands C) Rajasthan and Andaman & Nicobar Islands D) Odisha and Puducherry
B
261
What is the height of the Kanchenjunga peak of Himalaya? A) 8798 metres B) 8598 metres C) 8175 metres D) 8434 metres
B
262
The people of Himachal Pradesh make channels to bring water from a glacier or rainwater to villages for the function of mainly irrigation. These channels are locally known as: A) Guls or Kuls B) Baori C) Johads D) Khadins
A
263
Water from melting snow or rainfall drains into a large water body. This area is called: A) Delta B) Bay C) Estuary D) Drainage Basin
D
264
The top level of the groundwater layer is called: A) sea level B) well C) water table D) underground water
C
265
Ebony, Mahogany, Cinchona trees are found in: A) Tropical Evergreen Forests B) Thorny Forests C) Tropical Deciduous Forests D) Mangrove Forests
A
266
Which peak is NOT located in India? A) Nanda Devi B) Guru Shikar C) Mahendragiri D) Dhaulagiri
D
267
Process forming sedimentary rocks: A) lithification B) weathering C) liquefaction D) laconitis
A
268
Mawsynram (highest rainfall) is in: A) Maikala hills B) Jainita hills C) Khasi hills D) Garo hills
C
269
Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant is in: A) Maharashtra B) Gujarat C) Tamil Nadu D) Rajasthan
B
270
Tunga and Bhadra are tributaries of: A) Godavari B) Tapi C) Krishna D) Narmada
C
271
Thermohaline Circulation influences: A) climate B) landforms C) air pollution D) natural resources
A
272
"Nile layer" is in the: A) Lithosphere B) Crust C) Core D) Mantle
C
273
Layered rocks: A) Sedimentary B) Metamorphic C) Volcanic D) Igneous
A
274
Workforce in agriculture (2011 Census): A) 65.3% B) 48.9% C) 54.6% D) 45.8%
C
275
Rewa Solar Project is in: A) Karnataka B) Tamil Nadu C) Rajasthan D) Madhya Pradesh
D
276
UT with sex ratio 1037 (2011): A) Chandigarh B) Lakshadweep C) Puducherry D) Andaman and Nicobar
C
277
Incorrect iron-ore pair: A) Chhattisgarh-Bailadila B) Odisha-Badampahar C) MP-Ratnagiri D) Karnataka-Kudremukh
C
278
The Panchpatmali mineral deposit region is located in which state? A) Himachal Pradesh B) Odisha C) Rajasthan D) Haryana
B
279
The Talcher Thermal Power Station is located in which state? A) Bihar B) Odisha C) Rajasthan D) Andhra Pradesh
B
280
According to the 2011 Census, which state has the highest percentage of rural population? A) Assam B) West Bengal C) Uttar Pradesh D) Bihar
D
281
In which state is shifting agriculture locally called Penda? A) Andhra Pradesh B) Madhya Pradesh C) West Bengal D) Orissa
A
282
In a laterite soil profile, which element is present in excess? A) Nitrogen B) Feldspar C) Lime D) Iron
D
283
According to the 2011 Census, which UT has the highest sex ratio? A) Daman and Diu B) Chandigarh C) Lakshadweep D) Puducherry
D
284
Which statements are correct about literacy (Census 2011)? (a) A person ≥7 years who can read/write. (b) Only reading doesn’t count. A) Both (a) & (b) B) Only (a) C) Only (b) D) Neither
A
285
The Guindy National Park is located in which state? A) Maharashtra B) Tamil Nadu C) Rajasthan D) Madhya Pradesh
B
286
Hurricanes originate in which climate region? A) Semi-arid B) Continental C) Tropical D) Arid
C
287
Who is literate (Census definition)? A) ≥14 years B) ≥5 years C) ≥18 years D) ≥7 years
D
288
Mica is which type of mineral? A) Ferrous metallic B) Non-ferrous metallic C) Non-metallic D) Energy mineral
C
289
‘Doabs’ are found in which physical feature of India? A) Northern Plains B) Peninsular Plateau C) Coastal Plains D) Himalayan Mountains
A
290
The earthquake wave-free zone is called: A) Hypocentre B) Epicentre C) Shadow Zone D) Benthic Zone
C
291
What is the female literacy rate in India, as per the 2011 census? A) 64.66% B) 65.64% C) 66.44% D) 65.46%
D
292
In which state are the Gua and Noamundi iron ore mines located? A) Karnataka B) Maharashtra C) Jharkhand D) Chhattisgarh
C
293
Which water bodies are also known as nurseries of the ocean? A) Estuaries B) Lagoons C) Dams D) Bogs
A
294
As per the 2001 Census, what is the specific age for a person to be called literate? A) 6 years B) 8 years C) 7 years D) 9 years
C
295
A marginal worker works for less than ______ days in a year. A) 173 B) 170 C) 183 D) 180
C
296
The Patkai hills are part of the ______ mountains. A) Eastern Ghats B) Karakoram C) Purvachal D) Western Ghats
C
297
According to the 2011 Census, which state is least urbanized? A) Himachal Pradesh B) Uttar Pradesh C) Bihar D) Chhattisgarh
A
298
Which state has the highest percentage of Hindu population (2011 Census)? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Himachal Pradesh C) Bihar D) Uttar Pradesh
B
299
In which state is the Telaiya dam located? A) Jharkhand B) Madhya Pradesh C) Bihar D) Karnataka
A
300
The process converting igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks into each other is called: A) lithification B) metamorphism C) weathering D) rock cycle
D
301
‘Dhansiri’ and ‘Subansiri’ are tributaries of the ______ River. A) Sutlej B) Mahanadi C) Brahmaputra D) Godavari
C
302
Jhumming cultivation is known as Dahiya in: A) Odisha B) Andhra Pradesh C) Madhya Pradesh D) Rajasthan
C
303
Which crop is grown in the Kharif season? A) Soyabean B) Barley C) Mustard D) Cucumber
A
304
Salt measurement in hypersaline lagoons: A) >100 B) <100 C) <5 D) 30-35
A
305
The ‘Mangla’ oil field is located in which Rajasthan district? A) Barmer B) Jaipur C) Bharatpur D) Kota
A
306
According to the Census 2011, what was India’s annual population growth rate? A) 2.22% B) 1.64% C) 1.97% D) 2.16%
B
307
Which physical feature has lateritic soil supporting plantation crops? A) Malabar Coast B) Chota Nagpur Plateau C) Western Ghats D) The Himalayas
C
308
Rat-hole mining is used for: A) Gold B) Nickel C) Coal D) Bauxite
C
309
Plutonic rocks form when lava cools: A) In the crust B) In the core C) In the asthenosphere D) At the surface
A
310
Factor NOT contributing to India’s climate diversity: A) Longitudinal extent B) Vegetation C) Latitudinal extent D) Topography
A
311
Coal type in Damodar valley: A) Lignite B) Bituminous C) Peat D) Anthracite
B
312
National Waterway No. 4: A) Mahanadi & Brahmani B) Brahmaputra C) Ganga D) Godavari & Krishna
D
313
‘Mahawat’ is associated with: A) Summer rainfall B) Winter rainfall C) Post Monsoons D) Rainy season
B
314
Rain shadow region of Arabian Sea branch: A) Goa B) Kerala C) Gujarat D) Tamil Nadu
D
315
‘Kalbaisakhi’ is: A) Nor Westers B) Mango Shower C) Loo D) Blossom Shower
A
316
Oak and chestnut trees are in: A) Montane forests B) Tropical deciduous C) Mangrove D) Thorn forests
A
317
Ranikhet hill station is in: A) Himalaya B) Aravalli C) Eastern Ghats D) Western Ghats
A
318
Kerala’s population growth rate (2011): A) 4.91% B) 15.01% C) 8.10% D) 12.65%
A
319
Odd saltwater lake: A) Pulicat B) Kolleru C) Sambhar D) Chilika
C
320
Quiet fault segment capable of future earthquakes: A) Seismic Gap B) Epicenter C) Hypocenter D) Seismic Wave
A
321
According to Koeppen’s Scheme, in which state is ‘BWhw’ and ‘BShw’ climate found? A) Andhra Pradesh B) Maharashtra C) Rajasthan D) Bihar
C
322
Which dam is part of the Damodar Valley Corporation? A) Malthon B) Rihand C) Salal D) Koyna
A
323
Most explosive volcanic eruptions: A) Caldera B) Dykes C) Lapolith D) Flood basalt provinces
A
324
Ladakh’s rainfall classification: A) Medium B) Low C) Inadequate D) High
C
325
State with highest urban population % (2011 Census): A) Kerala B) Mizoram C) Maharashtra D) Goa
D
326
Type of tea exported most from India: A) Herbal B) Green C) Black D) Regular
C
327
Female literacy rate in 1951 Census: A) 8.86% B) 5.56% C) 10.86% D) 15.35%
A
328
Immigrants from Sri Lanka (2001 Census): A) 1.6% B) 2.9% C) 8.1% D) 7.1%
B
329
Kawai Wildlife Sanctuary is in: A) Gujarat B) Telangana C) Odisha D) Maharashtra
B
330
Layer of unconsolidated rock/soil on bedrock: A) Protolith B) Talus C) Scree D) Regolith
D
331
Christian population % (2011 Census): A) 0.4% B) 0.7% C) 2.3% D) 1.7%
C
332
NOT an iron-ore belt: A) Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur B) Maharashtra-Goa C) Odisha-Jharkhand D) Bilaspur-Panipat
D
333
Incorrect pair: A) Mango Shower-Kerala B) Nor Westers-WB C) Blossom Shower-AP D) Bardoisila-Assam
C
334
Slash and burn term NOT related to Odisha: A) Bringa B) Pama Dabi C) Roca D) Koman
C