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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2018 – Test–2439

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1. Which of the following processes is 4. Which of the following statements regarding
responsible for generation of local winds in Geographical Indication (GI) is/are correct?
Northern India, known as 'loo'? 1. It is used for both agricultural and

(a) Conduction manufactured goods.

(b) Convection 2. The registration of a good as GI is valid

(c) Advection only for 10 years.

(d) Radiation 3. It is maintained under Ministry of

Commerce and Industry.

2. Which among the following include Select the correct answer using the code

economic activities of Mediterranean given below:

climate? (a) 1 only

1. Wine production (b) 1, 2 and 3

2. Orchard farming (c) 2 and 3 only

3. Cotton cultivation (d) 1 and 2 only

Select the correct answer using the code

5. With reference to anti-conversion laws,
given below.
consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 3 only
1. Article 25 of the Indian Constitution
(b) 2 and 3 only
restricts conversion of religion.
(c) 1, 2 and 3
2. All states in the country have their anti-
(d) 1 and 2 only
conversion laws in force.
3. Coercive conversion is a penal offence.
3. With reference to dust particles in
Which of the statements given above is/are
atmosphere, consider the following
correct?
statements:
(a) 1 only
1. They are generally concentrated in the
(b) 3 only
lower layers of the atmosphere.
(c) 1 and 2 only
2. They are highly concentrated in
(d) 1, 2 and 3
equatorial and polar regions.
3. They assist in the formation of clouds. 6. When it is 6 PM, Sunday at Greenwich, what
Which of the statements given above are is the time and day at a place 105 degree
correct? East?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 AM, Monday
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 11 AM, Sunday
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 11 AM, Monday
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 PM, Sunday
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7. With reference to Tsunami, consider the 11. The four districts of the Union Territory of
following statements: Pondicherry are located in different states.
1. The speed of tsunami wave is more in
Which of the following states is not one of
the shallow water than in the ocean
deep. them?
2. It has long wavelength and short wave- (a) Andhra Pradesh
height in ocean deep than shallow (b) Karnataka
water.
(c) Tamil Nadu
3. It mainly occurs on the eastern coast of
the continents. (d) Kerala
Which of the statements given above are
correct? 12. With respect to the Indian Standard Time
(a) 1 and 2 only
(IST- 82°30’), consider the following
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. The IST meridian intersects the Tropic
of Cancer in the state of Chhattisgarh.
8. If you travel along the Tropic of Cancer 2. The IST is shared by the neighbouring
(23.5°N) from west to east in India, how
Sri Lanka.
many states would you be crossing?
(a) Five 3. Chaibagaan refers to India's official
(b) Six Daylight Saving Time (DST) used in
(c) Seven north-eastern states.
(d) Eight
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
9. The state of Jharkhand does not share
boundary with which of the following states? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) Uttar Pradesh (b) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) Odisha
(d) Chhattisgarh (d) 2 only

10. Consider the following statements regarding 13. Consider the following statements regarding
mid oceanic ridge: Mohorovicic discontinuity:
1. They occur when convection currents
1. It is the boundary between crust and
rise in the mantle beneath the oceanic
crust mantle
2. They occur where boundary of the 2. Its average depth is same beneath
tectonic plate is divergent oceanic and continental crust.
3. The biggest oceanic ridges are formed
Which of the statements given above is/are
along the subduction zones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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14. The process of ‘lithification’ related with 18. In India, which of the following valley is/are
rocks: rift valley ?
(a) turns sedimentary rocks directly to 1. Son valley
igneous rock 2. Damodar valley
(b) turns raw rock sediment into
3. Mahi valley
consolidated sedimentary rock
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) is responsible for building of block
given below.
mountains
(a) 1 only
(d) turns sedimentary rocks into
metamorphic rocks (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only

15. With reference to the geography of India, (d) 1, 2, and 3

Pygmalion Point or Indira point, is the
(a) southernmost point of the country. 19. Consider the following pairs:
(b) northernmost point of the country. Islands Location
(c) deepest point of the country. 1. Paracel : South China Sea
(d) highest point of the country. 2. Hawaii : Atlantic Ocean
3. Diego Garcia : Pacific Ocean
16. Which of the following are the
Which of the pairs given above is/are
characteristics of coniferous forests?
correctly matched?
1. The leaves are broad leaved and trees
(a) 1 and 2 only
have a large spread which provides
(b) 1 only
shade during summer months.
2. There is no annual replacement of (c) 2 and 3 only

leaves. (d) 1, 2 and 3

3. They can be found in both temperate and
tropical regions. 20. Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana, has
Select the correct answer using the code been recently launched to
given below. (a) provide community monitored rural
(a) 1, 2 and 3 transport services through SHGs to
(b) 2 and 3 only connect remote villages with key
(c) 1 and 2 only
services.
(d) 1 and 3 only
(b) identify poorest of the poor families
within the states for
17. Which one of the following regions of India
providing them foodgrains at a highly
has a combination of montane, moist
subsidized rates.
deciduous and evergreen forests?
(a) North-eastern Hills (c) enable a large number of Indian youth to

(b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands take up industry-relevant skill training.

(c) Eastern Highlands (d) help Panchayat Raj Institutions deliver
(d) Western Himalayas Sustainable Development Goals.
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21. Consider the following statements regarding 24. 'Rakhine state’ of Myanmar borders which
'bays': of the following countries?
1. It is a water body almost surrounded by 1. China
land, with a wide mouth that opens into 2. India
the ocean.
3. Bangladesh
2. It is usually bigger and less enclosed
Select the correct answer using the code
than a gulf.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only

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

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
25. Which among the following are evidences of
22. India has recently launched ‘Ocean earth’s sphericity?
Forecasting System’ for which of the 1. Circular Horizon widening with
following countries? increasing altitude
1. Venezuela 2. Shadow cast by earth on moon during
2. Madagascar lunar eclipse
3. Namibia
3. Different timings of sunrise and sunset
Select the correct answer using the code
at different places
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only

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

(c) 1 and 3 only
23. Consider the following statements (d) 1, 2 and 3
regarding recently opened Low Enriched
Uranium (LEU) bank: 26. Which among the following are the methods
1. It is owned and controlled by the of soil conservation?
International Atomic Energy Agency. 1. Contour ploughing
2. It would act as a supplier of last resort 2. Terrace farming
for member states in case the supply of
3. Construction of dams
LEU to a nuclear power plant is
4. Strip cropping
disrupted.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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27. Consider the following pairs: 30. Local time of any place is obtained by
Load carried by Material (a) overhead sun at noon
(b) intersection of latitude and longitude
a river
(c) length of degrees of longitude
1. Dissolved load : lime (d) position of pole star
2. Suspended load : pebbles
3. Bedload : silt 31. Which of the following rivers is/are part of
Which of the pairs given above is/are the Arabian Sea drainage?
1. Periyar
correctly matched?
2. Palar
(a) 1 only
3. Penneru
(b) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 2 and 3 only given below.
(d) 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
28. Arrange the following European Rivers in (d) 1, 2 and 3
the direction of West to East:
1. Rhine 32. Consider the following statements regarding
2. Thames Border Road Organization:
1. It develops and maintain roads in border
3. Danube
areas and friendly neighbouring
4. Volga
countries.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. It is an organization under Ministry of
given below. Defence.
(a) 3-2-1-4 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(b) 2-1-3-4
(a) 1 only
(c) 1-2-3-4 (b) 2 only
(d) 2-3-4-1 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
29. Which of the following give evidences that
33. Consider the following statements regarding
the Earth has gone through glacial and inter-
epeirogenic forces:
glacial periods?
1. They form continents and oceans.
1. Traces of advances and retreats of 2. Fold formation in the crust is the
glaciers at high latitudes and altitudes predominant feature of epeirogenic
2. Sediment deposits in glacial lakes forces.
3. Under it, rock masses move in vertical
3. Rings in trees
direction to the earth's surface under
Select the correct answer using the code epeirogenic forces.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 2 and 3 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
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34. Which of the following are features of the 37. Consider the following statements:
Cool Temperate Western Margin climate? 1. A strait is a narrow stretch of land
separating two water bodies.
1. Adequate rainfall throughout the year.
2. An isthmus is a narrow passage of water
2. Presence of four distinct seasons.
connecting two water bodies.
3. Mild winters and cool summers. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 38. Which among the following
panels/committee was constituted to give
35. Consider the following statements: recommendation regarding wages paid under
1. There are large changes in the mean MGNREGA?
(a) Kadiyam Srihari panel
temperature over short distances.
(b) Arvind Panagariya committee
2. Precipitation types and its intensity vary
(c) Nagesh Singh panel
spatially. (d) Dinesh Sharma committee
3. There is vertical zonation of climatic
types with elevation. 39. Which of the following is/are responsible for
The above statements represent the causing floods in India?
1. Cyclone
characteristics of which of the following
2. Sediment deposition
types of climates?
3. Deforestation
(a) Cold Snow Forest Climates Select the correct answer using the code
(b) Highland Climates given below.
(c) Dry Climates (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Polar Climates (b) 1 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
36. With reference to our solar system, consider
the following statements: 40. Consider the following statements about
1. All planets revolve around the sun in limestone and chalk landforms:
circular orbits. 1. These land forms are made up of
2. All the planets have natural satellites. calcium carbonate and magnesium
2. There is an abundance of surface
3. Inner planets have ring systems around
drainage on these landforms
them. 3. Stalactites and stalagmites are
Which of the statements given above is/are underground features of these landforms
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 2 and 3 only
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41. Consider the following statements regarding 44. Which of the following statements regarding
Article 35A of Indian Constitution: temperate and tropical deserts are correct?
1. It was incorporated in the Constitution 1. Cold ocean currents help in the
formation of both temperate and tropical
along with Article 370.
deserts.
2. The Article regulates ownership of
2. The annual range of temperature in
property in the state of Jammu &
temperate desert is higher than tropical
Kashmir.
desert.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. While the major temperate deserts are
correct? located on the eastern coast of the
(a) 1 only continents, the tropical deserts are
(b) 2 only located on the western coast.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
42. BHARAT 22, recently seen in news is a/an
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(a) action plan drafted by Niti Aayog to
(d) 1 and 3 only
achieve Sustainable development goals
related to health by 2022 45. Consider the following statements:
(b) tourism project for developing thematic 1. Isobars are lines connecting places
circuits throughout the country. having equal temperatures.
(c) emission standards instituted by the 2. The isobars in the northern hemisphere
Government of India to regulate the are highly distorted due to large areas
occupied by continents.
output of air pollutants from internal
Which of the statements given above is/are
combustion engines.
correct?
(d) exchange traded fund launched to
(a) 1 only
facilitate disinvestment by the (b) 2 only
government. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
43. The indigenous NavIC satellite constellation
offers which of the following services? 46. The recently discovered Malpelo tectonic
1. Disaster management plate is located in which of the following
2. Vehicle tracking and fleet management areas?
(a) Off the coast of Ecuador in the eastern
3. Precise timing
Pacific Ocean.
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) Off the south-eastern coast of Africa,
given below.
close to Madagascar.
(a) 2 only (c) Continental location occupying Anatolia
(b) 1, 2 and 3 peninsula.
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) Continental location on Antarctic
(d) None peninsula.
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47. Consider the following pairs: 50. Which of the following countries surround
Layers/spheres Properties Gulf of Thailand?
1. Cambodia
1. Crust : consists of
2. Vietnam
oceanic and 3. Philippines
continental plate 4. Myanmar
2. Lithosphere : consists of crust Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
and upper most
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
mantle (b) 1 and 2 only
3. Asthenosphere : a part of lower (c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4 only
mantle

Which of the pairs given above is/are 51. Which of the following cities is/are correctly
correctly matched? matched with their type of climate?
City Climate
(a) 1 only
1. Rome : Meditteranean
(b) 1 and 2 only
2. Sydney : Savannah
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. Kuala Lumpur : Equatorial
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
48. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
(b) 1only
matched? (c) 2and3only
Traditional sports States (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Archery : Jharkhand
52. Consider the following pairs:
2. Mukna : Manipur
Minor Relief Properties
3. Gatka : Punjab Feature
Select the correct answer using the code 1. Seamount : a mountain with
given below. pointed summits,
rising from the
(a) 2 only
seafloor
(b) 1 and 2 only 2. Submarine : a ring-shaped reef
(c) 1 only canyons
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Atoll : deep valleys in
continental shelves
and slopes
49. Doklam plateau is a tri-junction between Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) China, India and Nepal correctly matched?
(b) China, Nepal and Bhutan (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Bangladesh, India, Bhutan
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) China, Bhutan, India (d) 1, 2 and 3
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53. Consider the following pairs: 55. With respect to India’s borders with its
Celestial Bodies Description neighbours, consider the following
1. Comet : Rocks orbiting statements:
between Mars 1. India- Myanmar boundary runs along the
watershed between Brahmaputra and
and Jupiter
Irrawady rivers.
2. Asteroid : Rock originating
2. India shares longest international border
in outer solar
with Pakistan.
system
3. India shares boundary with Afghanistan
accompanied by through Wakhan corridor.
a tail Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Meteor : A burning rock correct?
appearing as (a) 1 and 2 only
streak of light in (b) 2 and 3 only
earth’s (c) 1 and 3 only
atmosphere (d) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the pairs given above is/are

56. Consider the following statements:
correctly matched?
1. The midday sun is exactly overhead at
(a) 1, 2 and 3
least once a year on all latitudes.
(b) 3 only
2. The angle of sun’s rays goes on
(c) 2 and 3 only
increasing towards the poles.
(d) None of the above Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
54. With reference to Intensified Mission (a) 1 only
Indradhanush, consider the following (b) 2 only
statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. It will focus on improving immunization (d) Neither 1 nor 2
coverage through need based
interventions. 57. Consider the following statements regarding
the elements found in earth or earth's interior
2. It will focus on pregnant women who
in terms of weight:
have missed out on routine
1. Silicon content is highest in earth’s crust
immunization.
2. Iron content is highest in the total mass
3. It includes a component of vaccination
of the earth
for children up to 5 years of age. 3. Oxygen content is highest in mantle
Which of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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58. ICGS Shaurya, recently commissioned in 62.
Indian Navy, is
(a) a ballistic missile submarine
(b) a mine counter measures vessel
(c) a torpedo launch vehicle
(d) an offshore patrol vessel
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
can cap the prices of which of the following?
1. Drugs
2. Medical devices
3. Surgical Procedures
Select the correct answer using the code

59. Which of the following phenomena may be given below.

associated with temperature inversion? (a) 1 and 2 only

1. Occurrence of dense fogs in winter (b) 2 and 3 only
mornings. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. Accumulation of smoke and dust (d) 1, 2 and 3
particles in lower atmosphere.
Select the correct answer using the code 63. Arrange the following major oceans in order
given below.
of decreasing size:
(a) 1 only
1. Pacific Ocean
(b) 2 only
2. Indian Ocean
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Atlantic Ocean
4. Arctic Ocean
60. With reference to El Nino Modoki, consider Select the correct answer using the code
the following statements: given below.
1. It is characterized by warming in the (a) 1-2-3-4
central tropical Pacific and cooling in
(b) 1-2-4-3
the eastern and western tropical Pacific.
(c) 2-1-3-4
2. It increases the frequency of cyclones
(d) 1-3-2-4
over the Arabian Sea.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 64. Which of the following factors influence the

(a) 1 only climate of Europe?

(b) 2 only 1. Westerlies
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. North Atlantic Drift
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Alpine System
Select the correct answer using the code give
61. With respect to the different types of
below.
vegetation, what does Gran Chaco refers to?
(a) 3 only
(a) Warm temperate forests
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Tropical grasslands
(c) Mangrove Forests (c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) Equatorial rain-forests (d) 1 and 2 only

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65. Earth Overshoot day, recently seen in news, 68. Which of the following is the correct
is sequence of rivers in decreasing order of
their drainage basin in India?
(a) a movement in which the participants (a) Brahmaputra>Mahanadi>Narmada>Kris
switch off the lights for one hour on a hna
(b) Krishna>Brahmaputra>Mahanadi>Narm
certain day every year.
ada
(b) date when humanity's annual demand on (c) Brahmaputra>Narmada>Mahanadi>Kris
nature exceeds what Earth can hna
(d) Mahanadi>Narmada>Brahmaputra>Kris
regenerate over the entire year.
hna
(c) a day celebrated to raise awareness
regarding depletion of ozone layer. 69. Which of the following climatic regions
(d) none of the above. receives the maximum insolation at the
surface?
(a) Equatorial forests
66. Soils of tropical and equatorial climates are (b) Subtropical deserts
very low in humus content because of: (c) Sub-polar Ice sheets
(d) Temperate Grasslands
1. high precipitation
2. low bacterial growth 70. Consider the following statements about
Select the correct answer using the code surface waves:
1. They propogate on the interface of two
given below.
mediums like earth and atmosphere.
(a) 1 only 2. They can travel in solid, liquid and gas
(b) 2 only materials.
3. They are last to report on seismograph
(c) Both 1 and 2
and are more destructive.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
67. Which of the following are erosional (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
features?
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. Arches (d) 2 and 3 only
2. Moraines
71. Which of the following is/are factors
3. Sand dunes
responsible for condensation?
4. U- shaped valleys 1. presence of hygroscopic nuclei
Select the correct answer using the code 2. low temperature
3. presence of moisture
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 4 only given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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72. Consider the following: 75. D.B Shekatkar Panel, recently seen in news,
1. NRIs was constituted for
2. Service voters (a) addressing the issues of corporate
3. Overseas citizen of India governance.
Which of the above is/are eligible to cast (b) disinvestment of shares of PSUs.
their vote through proxy? (c) enhancing the combat capability of army
(a) 1 only and rebalancing defence expenditure.
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) revisiting the Defence Procurement
(c) 2 and 3 only Policy.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

76. Which of the following statements regarding

73. In the geological time scale, arrange the
alluvial soils is/are correct?
given eras from earliest to latest:
1. They cover entire northern plains.
1. Pre Cambrian
2. They are generally rich in potash.
2. Paleozoic
3. They are highly fertile soils due to
3. Mesozoic
richness of humus content.
4. Cenozoic
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 4-1-2-3
(b) 2 only
(b) 1-2-3-4
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3-2-4-1
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1-3-4-2

77. Which among the following programmes

74. With reference to heat budget of the Earth,
have an impact on the Infant Mortality Rate
consider the following statements:
(IMR)?
1. The earth's atmosphere absorbs no heat
from the incoming solar radiation. 1. JananiSurakshaYojana

2. Clouds reflect more incoming radiation 2. Mid Day Meal Scheme

than the earth's cryosphere. 3. RashtriyaBalSwasthyaKaryakram

Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code

correct? given below.

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

(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

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

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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78. With reference to atmospheric carbon 81. With reference to Madhyamik and Uchchtar
dioxide, consider the following statements: Shiksha Kosh (MUSK), consider the
following statements:
1. It is the largest constituent of the Earth's
1. It will be maintained by Ministry of
atmosphere. Human Resource Development.
2. In the atmosphere, it is not found beyond 2. It will form a part of Consolidated Fund
the troposphere. of India.
3. The funds arising from the MUSK
Which of the statements given above is/are
would be utilized for schemes in the
correct? tribal areas only.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
79. With reference to Isotherms, consider the
following statements: 82. Which of the following local and seasonal
winds blow towards the Mediterranean sea
1. During winters in the northern
from surrounding areas?
hemisphere, they deviate towards north 1. Chinook
over the ocean. 2. Mistral
2. In southern hemisphere they almost run 3. Sirocco
Select the correct answer using the code
parallel to the latitudes.
given below.
3. They intersect each other at the equator.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above are (b) 2 and 3 only
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
83. With reference to the tropical cyclone,
(c) 1 and 3 only consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Kerala is less prone to tropical cyclone
as compared to Odisha.
2. Hyderabad is more prone to disaster
80. Ghantasala, a historical place in India,
from tropical cyclone than
recently seen in news, is related to which of
Vishakapatnam.
the following religion? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Jainism correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) Buddhism
(b) 2 only
(c) Hinduism
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Sikhism (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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84. With respect to Long Term Irrigation Fund, 87. Which of the following are the direct sources
consider the following statements: of information about the interior of Earth?
1. It aims to funding and fast tracking the 1. Ocean Drilling
implementation of incomplete major and 2. Volcanic eruption
medium irrigation projects. 3. Earthquake
2. It has been instituted in NABARD under 4. Magnetic field

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
Yojana.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(c) 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
88. Consider the following pairs:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
River Delta
1. Mississippi : Bird's Foot
85. A large part of the continent is arid and 2. Nile : Arcuate
semi-arid land. It is known for its pastoral 3. Narmada : Lacustrine
industries. It contains the world’s large Which of the pairs given above is/are
artesian system’. correctly matched?
Which of the following continents best fits (a) 1 and 2 only
the above description? (b) 2 only
(a) South America (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Australia (d) 3 only
(c) North America
(d) Africa 89. Which among the following processes is
primarily responsible for flooding the
86. While moving in the direction of the East atmosphere with oxygen during the

African Rift Valley from south to north evolution of Earth?

(a) Degassing
direction, which of the following countries
(b) Photosynthesis
will be crossed?
(c) Volcanic eruptions
1. Tanzania
(d) Diastrophism
2. Nigeria
3. Kenya
90. Gully erosion is:
4. Ethiopia
(a) coastal erosion by strong sea waves.
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) soil erosion on flat lands by heavy
given below.
rainfall.
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) soil erosion on steep slopes by heavy
(b) 1, 3 and 4 rainfall.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) soil erosion in arid and semi-arid areas
(d) 1 and 4 only by winds.
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91. Which of the following atmospheric layers 95. Consider the following features of a type of
exhibit increase in temperature with soil:
increasing altitude?
1. It is rich in humus and organic content.
1. Troposphere
2. It is highly acidic.
2. Stratosphere
3. Mesosphere 3. It is widely found in northern part of
4. Thermosphere Bihar and coastal areas of West Bengal.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the following soils is best
given below.
described by the above features?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) Peaty Soil
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) Saline Soil
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Arid Soil
(d) Yellow Soil
92. Djibouti borders which of the following
water bodies?
96. The only active volcano under Indian
1. Gulf of Aden
2. Red Sea territory was in news recently. Where is that
3. Gulf of Suez volcano situated?
4. Persian Gulf (a) Dhosi Hill
Select the correct answer using the code (b) Narcondam Island
given below.
(c) Baratang Island
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Barren Island
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 97. Ber, neem, babool, date palm are common
trees found in which type of vegetation?
93. The terms solution, oxidation, carbonation,
(a) Moist deciduous forests
hydration are related to:
(b) Tropical evergreen forests
(a) Physical weathering
(b) Chemical weathering (c) Dry deciduous forests
(c) Biological weathering (d) Tropical desert forests
(d) None of the above
98. Which among the following is responsible
94. The crustal surface is uneven because of:
for variation in length of day and night at
1. variations in geothermal gradients within
different times of the year?
the earth
2. crustal thickness and strength (a) Revolution of the earth and its
Select the correct answer using the code inclination to the plane of the ecliptic
given below. (b) Rotation of the earth on a tilted axis
(a) 1 only
(c) Shape of the earth
(b) 2 only
(d) Presence of more landmass in northern
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 hemisphere
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99. Consider the following statements regarding
Kuroshio Current:
1. It is a cold current in the Western North
Pacific Ocean.
2. It is responsible for sustaining the coral
reefs of Japan.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

100. Consider the following pairs:

Regions Separated by
1. Andaman and : Ten degree
Nicobar Islands channel.
2. Indian mainland : Palk Strait
and Srilanka
3. Laccadive and : Eight degree
Minicoy channel.
Islands
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

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