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1. Which of the following geographical term related with the ''piece of sub-continental land that is
surrounded by water''?
A. Peninsula
B. Gulf
C. Strait
D. Island
2. Which of the following geographical term related with a body of land surrounded by water on three
sides?
A. Peninsula
B. Gulf
C. Strait
D. Island
3. Which of the following geographical term related with a naturally formed, narrow, typically
navigable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water?
A. Peninsula
B. Gulf
C. Strait
D. Island
4. Which of the following is suitable definition of ‘Archipelago’?
A. A circular coral reef that encloses a shallow lagoon.
B. A chain or set of islands grouped together.
C. The plant and animal life on the earth.
D. None of the above
5. Which of the following is the largest Archipelago in the world?
A. Andaman & Nicobar Island
B. Malaysia
C. Indonesia
D. Maldives
6. Which of the following is the world’s largest peninsula?
A. India
B. South Africa
C. Arabia
D. Both A & B
7. Which of the following passes cuts through the Pir Panjal range and links Manali and Leh by road?
A. Rohtas Pass
B. Mana Pass
C. Niti Pass
D. Nathula Pass
8. Which of the following pass has been created by the Indus River?
A. Rohtas Pass
B. Nathula Pass
C. Baralachala Pass
D. Banihal Pass
9. Which passes make way to the land route between Kailash and the Manasarovar?
A. Mana Pass
B. Rohtas Pass
C. Nathula Pass
D. Baralachala Pass
10. Which of the following pass link the Srinagar to Leh?
A. Mana Pass
B. Rohtas Pass
C. Nathula Pass
D. Zoji La Pass
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Answer D A C B C C A D A D
1. Which of the following imaginary line almost divides India into two equal parts?
A. Equator
B. Tropic of Cancer
C. Tropic of Capricorn
D. Arctic Circle
2. Which of the following water bodies is the home of Lakshadweep?
A. Arabian Sea
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Indian Ocean
D. Atlantic Ocean
3. Which of the following region supports the Karewa formation?
A. North-eastern Himalayas
B. Himachal-Uttaranchal Himalayas
C. Eastern Himalayas
D. Kashmir Himalayas
4. Where is the Loktak Lake situated?
A. Kerala
B. Uttaranchal
C. Manipur
D. Rajasthan
5. Which of the following water bodies separates the Andaman from the Nicobar?
A. 11° Channel
B. Gulf of Mannar
C. 10° Channel
D. Andaman Sea
6. Which of the following hill ranges dominated by the ‘Dodabeta’ peak?
A. Nilgiri hills
B. Anaimalai hills
C. Cardamom hills
D. Nallamala hills
7. Which of the following river is called as the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’?
A. The Gandak
B. The Kosi
C. The Son
D. The Damodar
8. Which of the following river has the largest river basin in India?
A. The Indus
B. The Ganga
C. The Brahmaputra
D. The Krishna
9. Which of the following rivers is not part of ‘Panchnad’?
A. The Ravi
B. The Indus
C. The Chenab
D. The Jhelum
10. Which of the following rivers flows in a rift valley?
A. The Son
B. The Yamuna
C. The Narmada
D. The Luni
Question Answer
1 B
2 A
3 D
4 C
5 C
6 A
7 B
8 B
9 B
10 C
1. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Vishnu Prayag
I.It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River, and lies at the confluence of Alaknanda
River and Dhauliganga River, in Chamoli district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand
II. Place of confluence of the Alkananda and the Bhagirathi
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Alaknanda River
I. It originates in the eastern slopes of glacier fields of Chaukhamba, is joined by the Saraswathi River near
Mana, and then flows in front of the Badrinath temple.
II. It then meets the Dhauli Ganga River, which originates from the Niti Pass, to form the Vishnuprayag. This
stretch of the Alaknanda River is called the Vishnu Ganga.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Ans: C
3. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Storms during the Hot Weather Season
I. Mango Showers (since the rain showers are good for the mango trees) occurs along the coast of Kerala.
II.Loo is the name given to the hot, dry winds that blow in the Northern Plains. It is very common in Punjab,
Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh (called "aandhi") and Bihar.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Consider the following statement(s) is/are about South- West Monsoon
I.The bulk of rainfall is received during this season in almost every part of India except Tamil Nadu.
II.Blossom Shower with this shower, coffee flowers blossom in Karnataka and its nearby areas.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
5. Which of the following longitudes is the standard meridian of India?
A. 69°30'E
B. 75°30'E
C. 82°30'E
D. 90°30'E
6. Which of the following places receives the highest rainfall in the world?
A. Silchar
B. Cherrapunji
C. Mawsynram
D. Guwahati
7. What is the local name of the wind blowing in the northern plains during summers ?
A. Kaal Baisakhi
B. Trade Winds
C. Loo
8. Which of the following reason of rainfall during winters in north-western part of India?
A. Cyclonic depression
B. Western disturbances
C. Retreating monsoon
D. Southwest monsoon
9. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to Himalayan Range
I. It form the highest mountain range in the world, extending 2,500 km over northern India .
II. Bounded by the Indus river in the west and the Brahmaputra in the east, the three parallel ranges, the
Himadri, Himachal and Shivaliks have deep canyons gorged by the rivers flowing into the Gangetic plain.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
10. Which of the following factor is characterises by the cold weather season in India?
A. Warm days and warm nights
B. Warm days and cold nights
C. Cool days and cold nights
D. Cold days and warm nights
Question Answer
1 A
2 C
3 C
4 A
5 C
6 C
7 C
8 B
9 C
10 C
1. Which one of the following describes the drainage patterns resembling the branches of a tree?
A. Radial
B. Centrifugal
C. Dendritic
D. Trellis
2. In which of the following states is the Wular Lake located?

A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Jammu and Kashmir
3. The river Narmada is originate from.....
A. Satpura
B. Amarkantak
C. Brahmagiri
D. Slopes of the Western Ghats
4. Which one of the following lakes is a salt water lake?
A. Sambhar
B. Wular
C. Dal
D. Gobind Sagar
5. Which one of the following is the longest river of the Peninsular India?
A. Narmada
B. Godavari
C. Krishma
D. Mahanadi
6. Which one amongst the following rivers flows through a rift valley?
A. Damodar
B. Tapi
C. Tungabhadra
D. Both A & B
7. A landmass bounded by sea on three sides is referred to as
A. Coast
B. Peninsula
C. Island
8. Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India forming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively
called as
A. Himachal
B. Purvanchal
C. Uttaranchal
9. The Western Coastal strip, south of Goa is referred to as
A. Coromandal
B. Kannad
C. Konkan
D. Northern Circar
10. The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is
A. Anai Mudi
B. Mahendragiri
C. Kanchenjunga
D. Khasi
Question Answer
1 D
2 D
3 B
4 A
5 B
6 D
7 B
8 B
9 B
10 B
1. Which of the following state is not crossed by the Tropic of Cancer?

A. Rajasthan
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Odisha
D. Tripura
2. Which is the easternmost longitude of India?
A. 97° 25' E
B. 77° 6' E
C. 68° 7' E
D. 82° 32' E
3. Which of the following country have common frontier with the Indian State like Uttarakhand, Uttar
Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim?
A. China
B. Nepal
C. Bhutan
D. Myanmar
4. Which of the following Union Territories of India will best suited for summer vacation, if you choose
Kavarati to visit?
A. Pondicherry
B. Andaman and Nicobar
C. Lakshadweep
D. Diu and Daman
5. Which of the following the country does not share land boundary with India?
A. Bhutan
B. Bangladesh
C. Tajikistan
D. Nepal
6. Which of the following is called the Southernmost Himalayas?
A. Siwaliks
B. Himadri
C. Himachal
7. What is the another name of Sahyadris?
A. Aravali
B. Western Ghats
C. Himadri
8. Where does the Palk Strait lies?
A. Sri Lanka and Maldives
B. India and Sri Lanka
C. India and Maldives
D. Both A & B
9. Which of the following is popular name of the Indian islands in the Arabian Sea?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B. Lakshadweep Islands
C. Maldives
D. Both A & D
10. Which of the following is the oldest mountain range in India?
A. Aravali Mountains
B. Western Ghats
C. Himalayas
D. Both A & C
Question Answer
1 C
2 C
3 B
4 C
5 C
6 A
7 B
8 B
9 B
10 A
1. Consider the following statement(s) related to Geological Structure of India.

I. Sedimentary rocks are found in the land formed by deposition of sediments from which fertile soil is made
e.g., the Gangetic plain.
II. In the Jurassic period, Gondwanaland was broken up into the peninsular India, Madagascar, and Australia,
Antarctica etc.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Which of the following is not one of the Era's of the Earth geological structure?
A. Azoic (Non-living erA)
B. Paleozoic
C. Mesozoic
D. Cambrian
3. Which of the following is the era of the origin of the continental shelf?
A. Neozoic era
B. Paleozoic
C. Mesozoic
D. Cambrian
4. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A. Tropic levels are the energy levels within food
B. In deep oceans primary production is almost high
C. The primary consumers are called autotrophs are primary consumer
D. The decomposers are called saprotrophs are decomposer
5. Which of the following related to the the state of inactivity adopted by desert animals during the
hottest and driest season?
A. Basal metabolism
B. Dormancy
C. Aestivation
D. Hibernation
6. Which one of the following statements is correct about biotic resources and abiotic resources?
A. They are non-renewable and all the biotic resources are renewable
B. All the abiotic resources are non-renewable but some of the biotic resources are non-renewable
C. Some of the abiotic resources are renewable but the biotic resources are renewable
D. Some of the abiotic resources are renewable and some of the biotic resources are non-renewable
7. Which of the following reason is famous for the endangered Ridley turtles ?
A. Gahirmatha
B. Sagarmatha
C. Lakshadweep islands
D. Andaman and Nicobar group of islands
8. Which of the following is the highlights of the ‘Rally for Valley’ programme in India?
A. Environmental degradation
B. Biodiversity
C. Resettlement of displaced people
D. Loss of agricultural
9. Which of the following is the first research project programme that focused on the El Nino-Southern
Oscillation and its predictability?
A. Climate Variability and Predictability
B. Global Energy and Water Cycle- Experiment (GEWEX)
C. Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystem (GCTE)
D. Tropical Ocean and Global Atmosphere (TOGA)
10. Which of the following ministry monitered the functions of the National River Conservation
Directorate ?
A. Agriculture Ministry
B. Environment and Forests Ministry
C. Science and Technology Ministry
D. Water Resources Ministry
Question Answer
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. B
1. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the factors influence ocean currents
I. Rotation of the Earth,
II. Air pressure and wind.
III. Ocean water density.
IV. Revolution of the Earth.
A. Both I & II
B. I, II and III
C. Both I & IV
D. II, III and IV
2. Which of the following place has never got the vertical rays of the Sun?
A. Srinagar
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Thiruvananthapuram
3. Consider the following statement (s) related to the Western Himalayas
I. Lie to the west of 80 degree East longitude between the Indus and Kali river
II. Vegetation consists mainly of alpine and coniferous forests

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which of the following countries are divided by the Radcliffe Line?
A. India and Pakistan
B. India and China
C. India and Bangladesh
D. India and Nepal
5. Which of the following countries are divided by the Durand Line?

A. Afghanistan and Pakistan
B. India and Pakistan
C. India and China
D. India and Burma
6. Where is the India's permanent research station Dakshin Gangotri?
A. Great Himalayas
B. Indian Ocean
C. Antarctica
D. Arabian Sea
7. Which of the following Indian state touches the boundaries of the maximum number of other States?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
8. Consider the following statement (s) related to the Eastern Himalayas
I. Lie to the east of 88 degree east longitude between the Tista and the Brahmaputra River
II. Large tracks are covered with dense evergreen forests
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
9. Where is the Duncan Pass located?

A. South and Little Andaman
B. North and South Andaman
C. North and Middle Andaman
D. Andaman and Nicobar
10. Which of the following cities are called the twin cities?
A. Delhi and Faridabad
B. Mumbai and Pune
C. Hyderabad and Secunderabad
D. Bangalore and Mysore
11. Which State is called the sugar bowl of India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Bihar
12. Which of the following countries are divided by McMohan line?
B. India and China
D. Pakistan and China
13. Which is the highest dam in India?
A. Bhakra dam
B. Nagarjuna Sagar dam
C. Hirakud dam
D. Tehri dam
14. Which of the following coast where is Gulf of Mannar is located?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
15. Consider the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands
I. It enjoys equatorial climate.
II. This is the only place in India where a volcano is located.
III. This is the only place in India where coral bed is found.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. I, II and III
16. What is the name of southernmost hill ranges in India?
A. Nilgiri Hills
B. Annamalai Hills
C. Nallamalai Hills
D. Cardamom Hills
17. Which of the following is the traditional name of Sahyadri?
A. Western Ghats
B. Eastern Ghats
C. Aravallis
D. Barbar and Nagarjuni hills
18. Which of the following factor is responsible for low rainfall in the eastern slopes of the Western
Ghats?
A. The straight west coast
B. The lack of winter depressions
C. Their leeward location
D. The heights of the Ghats
19. Which of the following region is famous for the lion-tailed macaque?
A. Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh
B. Western Ghats of Kerala
C. Shivalik Hills of Northern India
D. Hills of North-East India
20. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A. Miri Hills : Arunachal Pradesh
B. Mikir Hills : Assam
C. Lushai Hills : Mizoram
D. Abor Hills : Meghalya
Question Answer
1 B
2 A
3 C
4 A
5 A
6 C
7 D
8 C
9 A
10 C
11 A
12 B
13 D
14 A
15 C
16 D
17 A
18 C
19 B
20 D
1.Which of the following reason for the tropical climate of India?

A. Seasonal influence of jet streams

B. Location of the Himalayas in its north
C. Over-powering influence of Indian Ocean
D. Country being a part of Asian landmass
2. Which of the following region is famous for the Asiatic wild Ass?
A. Rann of Kutch
B. Baghelkhand
C. Sunderbans
D. Shivaliks
3. Select the correct order of The hill stations on the basis of heights.
A. Darjeeling, Srinagar, Leh, Simla
B. Srinagar, Darjeeling, Simla, Leh
C. Srinagar, Leh, Simla, Darjeeling
D. Simla, Srinagar, Leh, Darjeeling
4. Which of the following States has the longest coast line?
A. Goa
B. Gujarat
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala
5. Which of the following pairs mountain ranges and their location is not correctly matched?
A. Zaskar Range -Kashmir
B. Dhauladhar Range -Himachal Pradesh
C. Singalila Range -Arunachal Pradesh
D. Kumaon Range -Uttarakhand
6. Which of the following himalyan mountain range where the Kashmir Valley lie?
A. Siwalik and Pir Panjal
B. Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar
C. Zaskar and Pir Panjal
D. Dhauladhar and Zaskar
7. Which of the following rivers do not discharge its water into the Bay of Bengal?
A. Mahanadi
B. Cauvery
C. Tapti
D. Godavari
8. Which of the following river systems form the delta?
A. Godavari, Narmada, Mahanadi
B. Narmada, Kaveri, Mahanadi
C. Godavari, Kaveri, Mahanadi
D. Narmada, Krishna, Kaveri
9. Where is the Baglihar Hydro-power project located?
A. Beas
B. Chenab
C. Ravi
D. Satluj
10. Which of the following River system formed the River Padma?
A. Ganga and Brahmaputra
B. Kaveri and Mahanadi
C. Sutlej and Jhelum
D. Damodar and Hugli
Question Answer
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. B
10. A
1. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Karakoram mountain ranges
I.The world's second highest mountain peak K2 (Godwin Austen), which has a height of 8611 meters, belongs
to this chain of mountains.

II. It rises from the Pamir Knot in the north-west and stretch towards southeast up to the Indus gorge in Jammu
and Kashmir.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Which among the following statements related to the El Nino?
I. Occurs at irregular intervals.
II. Carriers of warmer water.
III. Carriers of less saline water.
IV. Its atmospheric equivalent is Southern oscillation.
Code:
A. I and II only
B. II and III only
C. III and IV Only
D. I, II, III and IV
3. Which of the following part of India receives the first monsoon in summer?
A. Western Ghats
B. Himalayas
C. Meghalaya Plateau
D. Eastern Ghats
4. Which of the following soil is charaterised by the cracks and shrinks when it dries?
A. Black clay soil
B. Red porous soil
C. Sandy soil
D. Loamy soil
5. Which of the following state is famous for the tropical forest of Silent Valley?
A. Goa
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
6. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Ladakh range
I. It is Situated to the north of the Indus Tsangpo Suture Zone (ITSZ) and south of Karakoram, between River
Indus and Shyok.
II. The highest peak is Mt. Rakaposhi (steepest peak in the worlD).
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
7. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Great Plains of Northern India
I.The bulk of the Indus basin falls within Pakistan but a part of it is shared by Punjab and Haryana.
II.The Ganga Brahmaputra basin is larger of the two and covers a large number of states in northern India.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
8. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the terrain characteristics of Indain Plains
I. The upland plain which lies above the flood level and is made up of old alluvium. This plain is called the
Bangar Land
II. The lowland plain, whichis liable to inundation during floods and thus acquires fresh doses of new
alluvium. This is called the Khadar Land
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
9. Which of the following is/are the features of Himalayan Rivers?
A. Perennial in nature
B. Uncertain nature and caprician in behavior
C. Some are meandering in their flow and subject to drastic change of course
D. All of the above
10. Which of the following Indian state/UT is the least populous according to the India's 2011 census?
A. Daman and Diu
B. Sikkim
C. Lakshadweep
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Question Answer
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. D
10. C
1. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Indian Islands
I.The northern cluster of islands is called the Andamans, a group of 204 small islands, while the southern
cluster is known as the Nicobar islands, a group of 19 islands.
II.The Lakshadweep comprises a group of 27 coral islands scattered in the Arabian Sea, about 300 kilometres
to the west of Kerala coast.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Which of the following is not the feature of the India's West Coastal Plain?
A. Located between the Western Ghats and the Arbian Sea coast
B. Narrow plain (average width 64 km)
C. Drained by several short and swift streams which are unable to form deltas
D. Mostly of emergent type, characterized by offshore bars, fine sea beaches, sand ridges and lagoons
3. Which of the following is/ are related to the India's Coastal strips?
A. The Deccan Plateau is flanked, on its west and east, by narrow coastal plains along the Arabian Sea and the
Bay of Bengal.
B. The western Coastal Plain lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea.
C. The southern part of the Western coastal Plain, called the Malabar Coast, is narrow, uneven and gradually
dissected by a number of fast flowing streams and rivers.
D. All of the above

4. Which of the following is the largest lake in India?
A. Nainital Lake
B. Sambhar Lake
C. Sishram Lake
D. Chilka Lake
5. Which of the following river originates near Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra ?
A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Koyna
D. Both B & C
6. Which of the following state has the Hydel Power Project Nathpa Jhakri ?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Madhya Pradesh
7. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Deccan Plateau
I. It is roughly of a triangular shape, extends from the Satpura hills in the north to Kanyakumari, the
southernmost tip of India ending in the Indian Ocean.

II. On the eastern edge of the Plateau lie the Sahyadri, the Nilgiri, the Annamalai and the Cardamom Hills, the
Annamalai and the Cadamom Hills, commonly known as the Western Ghats.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
8. Which of the following is not true about the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system?
A. Forms the largest part of the Great Plains of north India. It covers almost one-fourth of the total land area of
the county.
B. The Ganga rises from the Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas and is joined by the Yamuna and Sone rivers on
its right bank.
C. Rivers joining the Ganga on its left side are the Gomti, the Ghaghra, the Gandak and the Kosi.
D. Brahmaputra River is a trans-Himalayan river. It originates beyond Himalayas in Tibet.
9. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the semi-arid regions of India
I. North-Eastern Madhya Pradesh
II. South-Western Andhra Pradesh
III. Saurashtra
Which of the above regions is/are correct?
A. Both I & II
B. II Only
C. Both II & III
D. I, II and III
10. Which of the following region receives rainfall by Wertern Disturbances?

A. Punjab
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka coast
Question Answer
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. A
1. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the climate of India

I. Comprises a wide range of weather conditions across a vast geographic scale and varied topography, making
generalisations difficult.
II.Hosts six major climatic subtypes, ranging from arid desert in the west, alpine tundra and glaciers in the
north, and humid tropical regions supporting rainforests in the southwest and the island territories.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Which of the following is not the essential feature of India's east coastal plain?
A. Lagoons are comparatively little in this plain
B. The eastern plain has more or less a straight coast where good ports are lacking.
C. Mostly of emergent type, characterized by offshore bars, fine sea beaches, sand ridges and lagoons.
D. It is a submerged coast and hence tilting has left no scope for depositional action of the rivers.
3. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the tropical semi-arid steppe climate
I. Predominates over a long stretch of land south of Tropic of Cancer and east of the Western Ghats and the
Cardamom Hills.
II. It is drought-prone, as it tends to have less reliable rainfall due to sporadic lateness or failure of the
southwest monsoon.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Consider the following statement (s) is/are correct regarding the demographic profile India
I. 82% of India is literate as per 2011 census.
II. Sex ratio of the population has increase during the period 2001-2011.
III. Gender gap in literacy has not decline during the period 2001-2011 .
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II only
D. III only
5. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to India's Climatic Region
I.Thar Desert plays a role in attracting moisture-laden southwest summer monsoon winds that, between June
and October, provide the majority of India's rainfall.
II.The Himalayas, along with the Hindu Kush mountains in Pakistan, prevent cold Central Asian katabatic
winds from blowing in, keeping the bulk of the Indian subcontinent warmer than most locations at similar
latitudes.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
6. Which of the following Indian States/UTs witnesses more than 50% tribal population of the total
population?
A. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
B. Dadra & Nagar Haveli
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Puducherry
7. Which of the following factor that made Dhariwal (PunjaB)?
A. Cotton textiles
B. Woollen goods
C. Machine tools
D. Fertilizers
8. Which of the following is the India's oldest oil Refinery in India?
A. Haldia
B. Koyali
C. Digboi
D. Mathura
9. What makes the Ankleshwar famous?
A. Coal mining
B. Exploration of oil and natural gas
C. Iron and steel industries
D. Cotton textile industries
10. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to Tectonic movement by the Indian Plate
I. It to pass over a geologic hotspot—the Réunion hotspot—now occupied by the volcanic island of Réunion.
II. Have contributed to the global Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event, which caused India to experience
significantly reduced insolation.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Question Answer
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. C
1. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the climate of India
I. It has 'Tropical Monsoon' type of climate.

II. Alternating seasons is the chief characteristic of India's Climate.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the factors affecting the climate of India
I. Latitude
II. Distance fron the Sea

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Which of the following is defined the northern frontiers of India?
A. Himalayan mountain range
B. Karakoram Range
C. Aravali Range
D. Satpura Range
4. Which of the following is the highest point in India?
A. Mt. Everest
B. Dodabeta
C. Kangchenjunga
D. George Everest
5. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Northern Mountains
I. A great arc of mountains, consisting of the Himalayas of Nepal, Hindu Kush, and Patkai ranges define the
northern Indian subcontinent.
II. The mountains in these ranges include some of the world's tallest mountains which act as a natural barrier to
cold polar winds.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
6. Which of the following place in the Jammu & Kashmir famous for 'saffron cultivation'?
A. Pampore
B. Kashmir
C. Jammu
D. Kathua
7. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to Vindhya range
I. Geographically, separates Northern India from Southern India.
II.The western end of the range lies in eastern Gujarat, near its border with Madhya Pradesh, and runs east and
north, almost meeting the Ganges at Mirzapur

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
8. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Deccan Plateau
I.It is a large triangular plateau, bounded by the Vindhyas to the north and flanked by the Eastern and Western
Ghats.
II.It slopes gently from west to east and gives rise to several peninsular rivers such as the Godavari, the
Krishna, the Kaveri and the Mahanadi which drain into the Bay of Bengal.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
9. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Chota Nagpur Plateau
I.It is situated in eastern India, covering much of Jharkhand and adjacent parts of Odisha, Bihar and
Chhattisgarh.
II.The natural vegetation in most of the peninsula is xeric scrub, part of the Northwestern thorn scrub forests
ecoregion.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
10. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Satpura Range
I. It begins in eastern Gujarat near the Arabian Sea coast and runs east across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
and Chhattisgarh.
II. It is triangular in shape, with its apex at Ratnapuri and the two sides being parallel to the Tapti and Narmada
rivers.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
11. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Aravali Range
I. It is the oldest mountain range in India, running across Rajasthan from northeast to southwest direction,
extending approximately 800 km
II. The northern end of the range continues as isolated hills and rocky ridges into Haryana, ending near Delhi.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
12. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Western Ghats or Sahyadri mountains
I. It run along the western edge of India's Deccan Plateau and separate it from a narrow coastal plain along the
Arabian Sea.
II.The range runs approximately 1,600 km from south of the Tapti River near the Gujarat–Maharashtra border
and across Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu to the southern tip of the Deccan peninsula.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
13. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Eastern Ghats
I.It is a discontinuous range of mountains, which have been eroded and vivisected by the four major rivers of
southern India, the Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, and Kaveri.
II.The Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu lies at the junction of the Eastern and Western Ghats.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
14. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Indo-Gangetic plains
I.It run parallel to the Himalayas, from Jammu and Kashmir in the west to Assam in the east, and drain most of
northern and eastern India
II.The major rivers in this region are the Ganges, Indus, and Brahmaputra along with their main tributaries–
Yamuna, Chambal, Gomti, Ghaghara, Kosi, Sutlej, Ravi, Beas, Chenab, and Tista

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
15. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Thar Desert
I. The desert continues into Pakistan as the Cholistan Desert.
II. Most of the Thar Desert is situated in Rajasthan, covering 61% of its geographic area.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
16. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Eastern Coastal Plain
I. It is a wide stretch of land lying between the Eastern Ghats and the oceanic boundary of India. It stretches
from Tamil Nadu in the south to West Bengal in the east.
II.The region receives both the northeast monsoon and southwest monsoon rains.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
17. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Water Projects and Dam
I. Ranjit Sagar Dam is on the river Beas.
II. Hirakud Dam is on the river Damodar.
III. The reservoir Gandhi Sagar is on the river Chambal.
A. Both I and II
B. III only
C. Both II and III
D. Both I and III
18. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Cold Weather Season
I.The Cold weather seasons starts in October.

II.States like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan being far away from the moderating influence of sea experience
continental climate.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
19. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Jet Stream
I. Air currents in the upper layers of the atmosphere known as jet steams could determine the arrival of the
monsoons and departure of the monsoons.
II. The major jet streams on Earth are easterly winds (flowing west to east).

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
20. Which of the following region in India receives rainfall from the winter disturbances?
(A) Punjab
(C) Kerala
(B) Tamil Nadu
(D) Western Ghats (KerelA)
Question Answer
1 C
2 C
3 A
4 C
5 C
6 A
7 C
8 C
9 C
10 C
11 b
12 C
13 C
14 C
15 C
16 C
17 B
18 B
19 A
20 A
1. Consider the following statement(s) related to alluvial soils.

I. The soil covers 40 percent part of total geographical area of India.
II. They are formed due to depositional work done by rivers in plains .valleys, flood plain and deltas
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Consider the following statement(s) related to Regur soils or Black cotton soils.
I. It is formed by solidification of lava spread over large area of Deccan plateau.
II. They are very rich in minerals contents because these soils were formed due to volcanic activities.
III. They are found in Karnataka, Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat, AP and Tamil Nadu.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. I, II, III
3. Consider the following statement(s) related to Red and yellow Soils.
I. They are formed by decomposition of Granite (igneous) and Gneiss (metamorphic rocks).
II. They are Reddish in colour because presence of iron oxide in it.
III. These soils lack in Nitrogen, Phosphorous Acid and organic matter and are less fertile.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. I, II, III
4. Which of the following rivers system form a part of the Koyna River?
A. The Cauvery
B. The Krishna
C. The Godavari
D. The Mahanadi
5. Which of the following river system created the Jog waterfalls?

A. Tunga bhadra
B. Sharavathi
C. Koyna
6. Which of the following factor is support the non perennial features of peninsular India rivers?
A. Rainfall is seasonal
B. Rainfall is low
C. Rainfall varies from year to year
7. Which of the following is the largest river basin of Indian peninsular region ?
A. Godavari
B. Mahanadi
C. Krishna
D. Koyna
8. What factor responsible for directing the Indian peninsular river the Narmada and Tapti rivers to
flow westwards?
A. Old river courses
B. Valleys carved by erosion
C. Faults Boundness
D. Rift Valley
9. The Luni River is flowing from which of the following region?
A. Punjab
B. Rajasthan
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
10. The Tapti River is flowing from which of the following region?
A. Satpura range
B. Vindhyachal range
C. Western Ghats
D. Eastern Ghats
Question Answer
1. C
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. A
1. Which one of the following rivers is also called the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’?
A. The Gandak
B. The Son
C. The Kosi
D. The Damodar
2. Which of the following rivers is the India's largest river basin?

A. The Indus
B. The Brahmaputra
C. The Ganga
D. The Krishna
3. The Asia's largest fresh water lake "Wular lake" is located in which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Jammu and Kashmir
4. Which of the following is the origin of the river Narmada?

A. Satpura
B. Brahmagiri
C. Amarkantak
D. Slopes of the Western Ghats
5. Which of the following lake is a salt water lake?

A. Sambhar Lake
B. Dal Lake
C. Wular Lake
D. Chilka Lake
6. Which of the following is the India's longest Peninsular river?

A. Narmada
B. Krishna
C. Godavari
D. Mahanadi
7. Consider the following statement(s) related to importance of soil on earth.

I. Soil is very important for us because agriculture production is totally based on fertility of soil
II. Fertility of soil attracts people to reside
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
8. Consider the following statement(s) related to the formation of soil.

I. Soils are formed by the mountains and rocks.
II. The rocks are exposed to the process of weathering and suffer decay and decomposition.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
9. Consider the following statement(s) related to the role of climate in soil formation.
I. It is only formed by weathering of rocks and deposition.
II. Most important climatic factor is seasonal rainfall and temperature.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II

I. The Sutlej- Ganga basin has the largest depositional basin of Alluvial soils.
II. They are rich in phosphorous but poor in potash in the upper Ganga plain two different types of soils are
formed
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Question Answer
1. D
2. C
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. C
10. A
1. Consider the following statement(s) related to Peninsular River flowing towards the East
I. The Subarnrekha, the Baitarni, the Brahmani, the Vamsadhara, the Penner, the Palar and the Vaigai are
important rivers.
II. Rivers flowing towards the east along with their tributaries joins the Bay of Bengal.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Consider the following statement(s) related to the peninsular drainage system.
I. Peninsular rivers are characterised by fixed course, absence of meanders and non-perennial flow of water.
II. The Peninsular drainage system is newer than the Himalayan one.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Consider the following statement(s) related to evolution of Peninsular Drainage System.
I. Subsidence of the western flank of the Peninsula leading to its submergence below the sea during the early
tertiary period.
II. Slight tilting of the peninsular block from northwest to the south-eastern direction gave orientation to the
entire drainage system towards the Bay of Bengal during the same period.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Consider the following statement(s) related to the Godavari River.
I. It rises in the Nasik district of Maharashtra and discharges its water into the Bay of Bengal.
II. The Koyna, the Tungbhadra and the Bhima are its major tributaries.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
5. Consider the following statement(s) related to the Mahanadi River.
I. Its tributaries run through the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Andhra
Pradesh
II. It rises near Sihawa in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh and runs through Orissa to discharge its water into the
Bay of Bengal.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
6. Consider the following statement(s) related to the Kaveri River.
I. It rises near Sihawa in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh and runs through Orissa to discharge its water into the
Bay of Bengal.
II. Its important tributaries are the Kabini, the Bhavani and the Amravati.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C.Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
7. Consider the following statement(s) related to peninsular drainage system.
I. Upheaval of the Himalayas when the northern flank of the peninsular block was subjected to subsidence and
the consequent trough faulting.
II. It has evolved through a long geological history. It mainly includes the Ganga, the Indus and the
Brahmaputra river basins.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
8. Consider the following statement(s) related to drainage system of India.
I. Indian drainage system is the outcome of the evolutionary process of the three major physiographic units and
the nature and characteristics of precipitation.
II. Himalayan Rivers are fed both by melting of snow and precipitation, rivers of this system is perennial.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
9. Consider the following statement(s) related to River Regimes.
I. The north Indian rivers originating from the Himalayas are perennial as they are fed by glaciers through
snow melt and also receive rainfall water during rainy season.
II. The regime of the rivers of South India is controlled by rainfall which also varies from one part of the
peninsular plateau to the other.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
10. Which of the following is the river island of Brahmaputra?
A. Majuli
B. Minicoy Island
C. Netrani Island
D. Isukathippa Island
Question Answer
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. C
10. A
1. Which of the following tributaries of Ganga that rises from the Hari-ki-dun valley and holds water
more than the main stream that merges after Kalsi near Dehradun?
A. Yamuna
B. Gomti
C. Son
D. Damodar
2. which of the following is the second longest river in India after the river Ganges having its source at
Tryambakeshwar, Maharashtra?
A. Godavari
B. Narmada
C. Saravati
D. Tapi
3. Which one of the following river is a Peninsular River of India?
A. Ganga
B. Indus
C. Mahanadi
D. Brahmaputra
4. Which one of the following river is not a distributary of Ganga?
A. Hooghly
B. Padma
C. Pasur
D. Yamuna
5. Which one of the following river forms an estuary?
A. Cauvery
B. Narmada
C. Mahanadi
D. Krishna
6. Which of following is the only river in India that runs in a rift valley running west amid the Vindhya
and Satpura Mountain Ranges?

A. Godavari
B. Narmada
C. Saravati
D. Tapi
7. On which river National Waterway 1 ( NW1) is located?
A. Ganga
B. Mahanadi
C. Barak
D. Narmada
8. On which river Hirakud dam is situated?
A. Meghna
B. Mahanadi
C. Krishna
D. Cauvery
9. Which of following river is an endorheic river of western Rajasthan state, India that originates in the
Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near Ajmer?
A. Loni
B. Ghaggar
C. Hakra
D. All of the above
10. Which of following is is the only perennial river of the state, which enters Rajasthan at
Chaurasigarh?
A. Loni
B. Ghaggar
C. Hakra
D. Chambal
Question Answer
No.
1. A
2. A
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. D
1. Consider the following statement(s) related to the Chambal River

I. It flows northwards across the state and meets the Yamuna River.
II. It is the only perennial river of the state, which enters Rajasthan at Chaurasigarh.
Which of the following is/are correct?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Consider the following statement(s) related to the Son River
I. It originates near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, just east of the headwater of the Narmada River, and
flows north- northwest through Madhya Pradesh state.
II. It flows to the parallels the Kaimur hills, flowing east-northeast through Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and
Bihar states tojoin the Ganges just above Patna.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Consider the following statement(s) related to the Son River

I. The first dam on the Son was built in 1873–74 at Dehri.
II. The Indrapuri Barrage was constructed, 8 kilometres (5 mi) upstream, and commissioned in 1968.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which of the following river is one of only three rivers in peninsular India that run from east to west -
the others being the Narmada River and the Mahi River?
A. Ganga
B. Mahanadi
C. Tapti
D. Yamuna
5. Which one of the following river does not form any Delta at its mouth?
A. Ganga
B. Mahanadi
C. Tapti
D. Cauvery
6. In which state river Kishanganga flows?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Assam
7. On which river Bhakra Nangal dam is situated?
A. Ravi
B. Satluj
C. Gandak
D. Yamuna
8. Pune city is located near to which river?
A. Mutha
B. Musi
C. Luni
D. Koshi
9. Which of the following river is known as “Sorrow of Bengal”?
A. Damodar
B. Hugli
C. Meghna
D. Son
10. Which of the following river is known as “Sorrow of Bihar”?
A. Gandak
B. Tapi
C. Koshi
D. Son
Question No. Answer
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. C
1. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the Ganga

I. It is the most sacred river worshipped the Hindus in for of Goddess Ganga.
II. River Gandak is a tributary of River Ganges or River Ganga. This river is ranked as the one of the
prominent rivers of Nepal and India.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about the Coastal Rivers of Goa?
A. Mandovi River, known as Mhadai in Western Ghats of Goa and Karnataka, has three sources: the Degao,
the Nanevadichi Nhõi (nhõi Means River in Konkani) and Gavali; the last two sources go dry in summer
season.
B. The main origin of the river, in the form of a spring, even during summer season, is at Bavtyacho Dongor
hills near Degao village in Khanapur Taluka of Belgaum Dist in Karnataka State.
C. Only A
D. Both A & B
3. On which river Baglihar Dam is situated?
A. Jhelum
B. Chenab
C. Satluj
D. Gandak
4. Lohit river flows through which of the following Indian state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Arunachal Pradesh
5. Majuli river island is located on which of the following river?
A. Brahmaputra
B. Indus
C. Tapti
D. Narmada
6. Through which of the following given pass the river Satluj enters in India from Tibet?
A. Banihal
B. Nathu la
C. Shipki la
D. Nama Pass
7. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about the Andhra Pradesh Coastal Rivers?
A. Rivers like Vamshadhara and Nagavalli are the two coastal rivers in Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh.
B. Sharada River starts at Devarapally in Visakhapatnam district and drains into the Bay of Bengal.
C. Only A
D. Both A & B
8. Which of the following river flows parallel to Kaimur range flowing in the eastern-northeast direction
passing the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar joining the River Ganga located in Patna?
A. Gomti
B. Ken
C. Betwa
D. Son
9. Where is the Yamunotri Glacier situated?
A. On the Banderpoonch peaks that are part of Mussorrie range of the lower Himalayas
B. On the Manaslu peaks that are part of Mussorrie range of the lower Himalayas
C. On the Shishapangma peaks that are part of Mussorrie range of the lower Himalayas
D. On the Kailash peaks that are part of Mussorrie range of the lower Himalayas
10. Son river originates from which of the following place?
A. Amarkantak
B. Gomat Tal
C. Mapchachungo
D. Gomukh
Question No. Answer
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. A
1. Which of the following river originates as well as ends in the territory of India?
A. Brahmaputra
B. Indus
C. Kosi
D. Chambal
2. Which of the following river is known as Dakshina Ganga?
A. Krishna
B. Mahanadi
C. Godavari
D. Cauvery
3. Indira Sagar Dam located in Madhya Pradesh is built on which of the following river?
A. Yamuna
B. Chambal
C. Narmada
D. Krishna
4. Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, located in Karnataka is built on which of the following river?
A. Cauvery
B. Godavari
C. Krishna
D. Mahanadi
5. Which of the following river is the home for fresh water dolphins?
A. Brahamaputra
B. Yamuna
C. Ganga
D. Sabarmati
6. On which of the following river Ajmer is situated?
A. Luni
B. Ganga
C. Teesta
D. Beas
7. Aizawl is situated on which of the following river bank?
A. Meghna
B. Tlawng river
C. Hwang Ho
D. Irawadi
8. At which place Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meets and take the name Ganga?
A. Devprayag
B. Allahabad
C. Haridwar
D. Rishikesh
9. Which of the following is the most abundant dissolved ion in the Ocean?
A. Chlorine
B. Bromine
C. Potassium
D. Calcium
10. Which is the longest river in the India?
A. Nile
B. Ganga
C. Hwang Ho
D. Brahmaputra
Question No. Answer
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. D
1. Which of the following is not a perennial river?

A. Ganga
B. Indus
C. Brahmputra
D. Narmada
2. Which of the following river is the longest tributary of Ganga?
A. Alaknanda
B. Ramganga
C. Yamuna
D. Kosi
3. Gomti river originates from which of the following place?
A. Pilibhit
B. Lucknow
C. Betul
D. Amarkantak
4. Famous Lucknow city is situated on which river?
A. Ganga
B. Yamuna
C. Gomti
D. Gandak
5. In which year Indus water treaty was signed between India and Pakistan?
A. 1962
B. 1960
C. 1964
D. 1970
6. In which year Ganga water treaty was signed between India and Bangladesh?
A. 1986
B. 1980
C. 1970
D. 1990
7. Which of the following river is the longest peninsular river?
A. Mahanadi
B. Godavari
C. Krishna
D. Tapti
8. Which of the following is not a tributary of Godavari river?
A. Pranahita
B. Indravati
C. Purna
D. Damodar
9. River krishna originates from which place?
A. Mahabaleshwar
B. Amarkantak
C. Betul
D. Mansarovar
10. Shivasamudram Fall is found in the course of which of the following river?
A. Mahanadi
B. Chenab
C. Cauvery
D. Krishna
Question No. Answer
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. C
1. Duduma falls are located on which of the following rivers in India?

A. Machkund River
B. Narmada River
C. Godavari River
D. Kalahandi River
2. Ninai falls are located on the watercourse of which of the following rivers?
A. Tapti
B. Godavari
C. Narmada
D. Chambal
3. Which of the following waterfalls are located on Bihad river, a tributary of Tons river?
A. Chachai falls
B. Dudhsagar falls
C. Hebbe falls
D. Pebble falls
4. Abbey falls are located in the geographical proximity of:-
A. Western Ghats
B. Eastern Ghats
C. Himalayas
D. Nilgiri Mountains
5. Which of the following waterfalls is located on the the Leh-Manali highway in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Rehala falls
B. Dudhsagar falls
C. Hebbe falls
D. Pebble falls
6. Which of the following waterfalls is located on the Aghanashini River in Karnataka?
A. Rehala falls
B. Unchalli falls
C. Chachai falls
D. Hebbe falls
7. Buhraghagh falls/Lodh falls are located on which of the following rivers in India:?
A. Machkund River
B. Mandavi River
C. Burha River
8. Katki waterfalls are located in which of the following States?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh
9. Talakona, the highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh is situated in which of the following districts?
A. Chittor
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Kurnool
D. Guntoor
10. Chitrakoot falls are located in which of the following States?
A. Jharkhand
B. Chattisgarh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Bihar
Question No. Answer
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. B
1. Lodh falls/ Burhaghagh falls are located in which of the following States in India?
A. Chattisgarh
B. Jharkhand
C. Bihar
D. Uttar Pradesh
2. Which of the following waterfalls is located near Jhambughoda Sanctuary in Gujarat?
A. Hathni Falls
B. Unchalli falls
C. Hebbe falls
D. Pebble falls
3. What is the height of Meenmutti falls located in the Wayanad district of Kerala?
A. 310 metres
B. 300 mtrs.
C. 340 mtrs.
D. 150 mtrs.
4. Kune falls are located in which district of Maharashtra?
A. Akola
B. Amaravati
C. Lonavla
D. Palghar
5. What is the height of Joranda falls located in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha?
A. 157 mtrs.
B. 455 mtrs.
C. 310 metres
D. 150 mtrs.
6. Where are Magod falls located?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Rajasthan
7. Beadon falls with a height of 120 mtrs. are located in which of the following States?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Meghalaya
D. Tamil Nadu
8. Agaya Gangai falls are located in which of the following States?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Meghalaya
D. Gujarat
9. Kunchikal falls are located in which of the following States in India?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Karnataka
10. What is the height of Kunchikal falls?
A. 455 mtrs.
B. 310 metres
C. 150 mtrs.
D. 157 mtrs.
Question No. Answer
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. A
1. Bundla falls are located in which of the following States?

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Gujarat
2. Which of the following waterfalls are located in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh?
A. Gatha falls
B. Hebbe falls
C. Unchalli falls
3. Kynrem falls are located in which of the following Hills?
A. Garo Hills
B. Khasi Hills
C. Jaintia Hills
D. Satpura Hills
4. Vantawng falls with a height of 229 mtrs. are located in which district of Mizoram?
A. Champhai District
B. Mamit District
C. Serchchip District
D. Aizawl District
5. Soochipara falls are located in which of the following States?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
6. What is the height of Nohsngithiang falls?
A. 305 mtrs.
B. 315 mtrs.
C. 300 mtrs.
D. 150 mtrs.
7. What is the height of Kynrem falls?
A. 305 mtrs.
B. 315 mtrs.
C. 150 mtrs.
D. 300 mtrs.
8. Nohsngithiang falls are located in which of the following States?
A. Meghalaya
B. Mizoram
C. Manipur
9. Which of the following waterfalls with a height of 168 mtrs. are located in the Chikmagalur district of
Karnataka?
A. Gatha falls
B. Hebbe falls
C. Unchalli falls
D. Hebbe falls
10. Kusaali falls are located in which district of Karnataka?
A. Chitradurga
B. Devanagiri
C. Kolar
D. Udupi
Question No. Answer
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. B
10. D
1. Which of the following is NOT true about Kolleru Lake?

(A) It a lake of fresh water.
(B) It is located in the Odisha
(C) It is associated with the Krishna and Godavari Rivers.
(D) Its surface area is 245 km2
2. Which of the following is NOT matched correctly?
(A) Pulicat lake: Andhra Pradesh
(B) Maharana Pratap Sagar lake: Himachal Pradesh
(C) Badkhal Lake: Haryana
(D) Tso Moriri lake: Nagaland
3. Which of the following statement is NOT rue about Wular lake?
(A) It belongs to Indus River
(B) It’s a Fresh-Water lake
(C) It is in jammu & kashmir
(D) Its surface area is spread in the range of 30 - 260 km2
4. Which of the following is CORRECT about Loktak Lake?
(A) It is in Mizoram state.

(B) It is a salt water lake.
(C) It is the largest fresh water lake in north eastern states of India
(D) Its surface area is 587 Km2
5. Which of the following is not true about Pushkar Lake?
(A) It is in Rajasthan state.
(B) It is a natural lake.
(C) It belongs to Luni River
(D) Its surface area is 22 km2
6. Where is Dal lake?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Jammu & Kashmir
(D) Odisha
7. Which of the following is matched correctly?
(A) Chilka Lake : Andhra pradesh
(B) Vembanad Lake: Tamil Nadu
(C) Parichu Lake : Tibet
(D) Lonar Lake : Madhya Pradesh
8. Which of the following is the largest lake of Tibbet?
(A) Kokonoor
(B) Parichu lake
(C) Kolleru Lake
(D) None of these
9. Which of the following is the largest fresh water lake of India?
(A) Pulicat lake
(B) Chilka lake
(C) Wular
(D) Vembanad
10. Which of the following statement is not true?
(A) Sambhar lake is used for salt production.

(B) Vembanad lake is a lagoon lake in kerala
(C) Parichu lake was created due to tectonic activities
(D) Rajasthan has the largest numbers of lakes in India
Question Answer
No.
1 b
2 d
3 a
4 c
5 b
6 c
7 c
8 a
9 c
10 d
1. Which of the following river does not originates from India?

(A) Ganga
(B) Yamuna
(C) Chambal
(D) Brahmaputra
2. Which of the following project is made on the Satlej River?
(A) Bhakra - Nangal
(B) Rihand
(C) Talcher power
(D) Kobra project
3. Which of the following is matched correctly?

(A) Nagarjuna sagar : River Krishna
(B) Kararpara project: River Kosi
(C) Matatila project: Chambal
(D) Tawa project: River Satlej
4. Which of the following is not the Peninsular Rivers of India?
(A) Mahanadi
(B) Godavari
(C) Krishna
(D) Ganga
5. Which of the following is not true about Rihand scheme?
(A) It is made on river Rihand
(B) It is in Uttar Pradesh
(C) Its purpose is hydroelectricity generation
(D) All of the above are incorrect
6. River Narmada flows to……
(A) Bay of Bengal
(B) Arabian sea
(C) Indian ocean
(D) None of these
7. Where is Mayurakshi project?
(A) Jammu & Kashmir
(B) Punjab
(C) West Bengal
(D) Maharashtra
8. Which of the following is not matched correctly?
(A) Ukai project: River Tapi
(B) Sardar sarovar project: River Narmada
(C) Farakka project: River Yamuna
(D) Salal project: River Chenab
9. From where the river Godavari originates?

(A) Uttrakhand
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Madhya pradesh
(D) Jammu & Kashmir
10. Which of the following river is named as the “Dakshina Ganga”?
(A) Mahanadi
(B) Krishna
(C) Godavari
(D) Cauvery
Question No. Answer
1 d
2 a
3 a
4 d
5 d
6 b
7 c
8 c
9 b
10 c
1. Consider the following statement (s) related to black soil.

I. Black soilis rich in metals such as Iron, Magnesium and Aluminum.
II. Typical characteristics of this black soil are swelling (during wet perioD) and shrinkage (dry perioD).
Which of the following statement(s) is correct?
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Consider the following statements(s) related to desertification.
I. It is a forms of land degradation, for example soil erosion in the humid tropics.
II. It is a form of land degradation in aria, semi-arid and dry subhumid areas resulting from adverse human
impact.
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Consider the following statements(s) related to soil.
I. It is the earth’s fragile skin that anchors all life on Earth.
II. It is comprised of countless species that create a dynamic and complex ecosystem and is among the most
precious resources to humans.
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Consider the following statements(s) related to Soil retrogression and degradation
I. Retrogression is primarily due to soil erosion and corresponds to a phenomenon where succession reverts the
land to its natural physical state.

II. Degradation is an evolution, different from natural evolution, related to the local climate and vegetation.
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
5. Consider the following statements(s) related to Soil degradation.
I. It is the decline in soil quality caused by its improper use, usually for agricultural, pastural, industrial or
urban purposes.
II. It is a serious global environmental problem and may be exacerbated by climate change.
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
6. Which of the following is/ are the important agents of soil erosion?
I. Water
II. Wind
III. Human Activities
IV. Disasters
which of the following statement(s) is correct?
Code:
A. Both I & II
B. Both III & IV
C. Both II & IV
D. All of these
7. Which of the following is correct about the water erosion?
A. It is prevalent in those regions that get heavy rainfall and steep slopes.
B. sheet and gully erosion common way of this erosion.
C. Gully erosion is common on steep slopes.
D. Both A & B
8. Consider the following statement(s) about ravines
I. Fluvial slope landform of relatively steep (cross-sectional) sides.
II. It is a deep valley which is formed due to linear/dendritic fluvial erosion.
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
9. Consider the following statement (s) related to the Black Soil
I. Black Soil is concentrated over Deccan Lava Tract which includes parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh,
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
II. Black soil shares 15 % of all types of soil in India.
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
10. Consider the following statement (s) related to the soil erosion
I. Landslide in the hilly as well as flood plains.
II. Roots of the plants and trees firmly hold the soil that prevents soil erosion.
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
Question Answer
1 C
2 C
3 C
4 C
5 C
6 A
7 C
8 C
9 C
10 C
1. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the natural vegetation.
I. Natural Vegetation follow thw climatic variables and grow naturally.
II.Natural vegetation vary according to the climate, soil and altitude.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Which of the following forest that are found in the Western Ghats, hills of the north eastern region
and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A. Mangroove Forest
B. Dry deciduous Forest
C. Tropical Evergreen Forests
D. Semi-desert and desert vegetation
3. Consider the following statement (s) is/are regarding deciduous forest.
I. It is found in that regions where rainfall is between 70 and 200 cm.
II. Forests are divided into moist and dry deciduous on the basis of the availability of water .
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which trees do not belong to the Tropical Deciduous Forests?
A. Tendu
B. Pine
C. Acacia
D. Pasur
5. Consider the following statement (s) is/ are about Tropical Thorn Forests.
I. They occur in the areas which receive rainfall more than 60 cm.
II. These consist of variety of herbs, thorny grasses and shrubs.
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
6. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to forest
I. Dry Deciduous Forest and Scrubs grow in areas where the rainfall is between 50 cm - 100 cm.
II. Mangrove Forest are called tidal forest because of their dense growth
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
7. The seasonal or periodic movement of pastoral farmers with their livestock over relatively short
distances seeking fresh pastures between two areas of different climatic conditions is called as:
a. Ley Farming
b. Crop Rotation
c. Transhumance
d. None of the above
8. Consider the following statement (s) is/ are related to the farming pattern .
I. In irrigation, farming methods should be focused on sustaining or recycling water.
II. Intensive commercial farming use a lot of manpower on a relatively small piece of land.
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
9. Consider the following statement (s) is/ are about farming practices.
I. In shifting agriculture a clearing of forest is made buy cutting and burning of the trees and is a wasteful
method of cultivation.
II. In subsistence farming whole family works on the farm field is not very high and farms are small.
Code:
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
10. Which of these states do not have more than 75% area under the forest cover?
A. Southern Part of Bihar (Now in JharkhanD)
B. Patkai Mountain Range System (Mizoram Hilly AreA)
C. Both A & B
Question Answer
1 C
2 C
3 B
4 A
5 D
6 C
7 C
8 C
9 C
10 A
1. Which of the following natural vegetation referring to a plant community which has grown naturally
without human aid and has been left undisturbed by humans for a long time?
A. Endemic vegetation
B. Virgin vegetation
C. Natural vegetation
D. Desert vegetation
2. Consider the following statement (s) related to the laterite soil:
I. It is form due to an intense leaching.
II. They are fully equipped with organic matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Which of the following soil have the attributes of cracks and shrinks in dry condition?
A. Balck clay soil
B. Red porous soil
C. Sandy soil
D. Loamy soil
4. Which of the following soil is related to the term Regur?
A. Laterite Soil
B. Black Cotton Soil
C. Red Soil
D. Deltaic Alluvial Soil
5. What is the reason for the red colour of the red soil?
A. Phosphoric Acid
B. Humus
C. Nitrogen
D. Iron
6. Consider the following statement(s) related to Regur soils or Black cotton soils.
I. It is formed by solidification of lava spread over large area of Deccan plateau.
II. They are very rich in minerals contents because these soils were formed due to volcanic activities.
III. They are found in Karnataka, Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat, AP and Tamil Nadu.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. I, II, III
7. Which of the following soil has air space and loosely packed?
A. Sandy Soil
B. Clayey Soil
C. Loamy Soil
D. All of these
8. Which of the following is/are examples of chemical weathering?
I. Frost action on rocks.
II. Repeated wetting and drying.
III. Oxidation of minerals in a rock
Code:
A. I and II only
B. I and III only
C. III only
D. I, II and III
9. Which of the following comes under the phenomena of mass movement?
I. soil creep
II. Weathering
III. Landslide
Code:
A. Both I & II
B. Both I & III
C. Both II & III
D. I, II and III
I. The soil covers 40 percent part of total geographical area of India.
II. Alluvial soils are formed due to depositional work done by rivers in plains .valleys, flood plain and deltas
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Question Answer
1 B
2 C
3 A
4 B
5 D
6 D
7 A
8 C
9 B
10 C
1. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Indus River System
I. It is known as Singi Khamban or the Lion’s mouth in Tibet.
II. It originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu in the Kailash Mountain range.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Which of the following waterfalls is the highest waterfall in India?
A. Barchipani falls
B. Kunchikal falls
C. Bee falls
D. Jog falls
3. Which of the following is not the tributaries of the Indus River?
A.Shyok
B.Gilgit
C. Zaskar
D. Luni
4. Which of the following Indian peninsular river has the largest river basin?
A. Narmada
B. Ganga
C. Godavari
D. Krishna
5. Which of the following state in India known for the famous lake 'Fulhar'?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Jammu & Kashmir
6. Which of the following river is also called as Tsangpo in Tibet?
A. Ganga
B. Brahmaputra
C. Karnali
D. Lakhandai
7. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the drainage pattern
I. Radial drainage patterns form when rivers originate from a hill and flow in all directions. For example, the
rivers originating from the Amarkantak.
II. Centripetal drainage pattern is formed when rivers discharge their waters from all directions into a lake or a
depression. For example, Loktak lake in Manipur.
III. Trellis drainage pattern is formed when the primary tributaries of main rivers flow parallel to each other
and secondary tributaries join them at right angles. For example, rivers in the upper part of the Himalayan
region.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. I, II and III
8. Which of the following region is famous for the world’s largest reserve of Barytes?
A. Chauka hills
B. Jaisalmer
C. Ratnagiri
D. Cuddapah
9. Which of the following is the India’s most important region for water precipitation?
A. Himalayas
B. Western Ghats
C. Eastern Ghats
D. Satpura and Vindhyas
10. Consider the following statement(s) related to India's Peninsular River that discharge their water in
the Arabian Sea.
I. The rivers flowing towards the Arabian Sea have short courses.
II. The important peninsular rivers flowing towards the west are Shetrunji, Bhadra (Bhadar), Vaitarna, Kalindi,
Bedti, Sharavati, Bharathpuzha, Periyar and Pamba.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Question Answer
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. C
1. Dudhsagar falls is located in which of the following States in India?

A. Kerala
B. Goa
C. Karnataka
D. Madhya Pradesh
2. Which of the following is the highest waterfall of India?
A. Thoseghar waterfalls
B. Palani falls
C. Lodh falls
D. Magod falls
3. What is the height of Jog Falls?
A. 199 mtrs.
B. 253 mtrs.
C. 256 mtrs.
D. 198 mtrs.
4. Barehipani falls are located in which of the following districts of Odisha?
A. Mayurbhanj
B. Kalahandi
C. Jarsuguda
D. Jajapur
5. Dudhsagar falls are located on which of the following rivers?
A. Narmada
B. Godavari
C. Mandovi
D. Tapi
6. What is the height of Barehipani falls?
A. 200 mtrs.
B. 399 mtrs.
C. 150 mtrs.
D. 315 mtrs.
7. Which of the following is the second highest plunge waterfall in India?
A. Duduma falls
B. Dudhsagar falls
C. Jog Falls
D. Palani falls
8. What is the height of Dudhsagar falls?
A. 310 metres
B. 280 mtrs.
C. 190 mtrs.
D. 256 mtrs.
9. Jog Falls are located in which of the following States in India?
A. Kerala
B. Manipur
C. Meghalaya
D. Karnataka
10. Thoseghar Falls are located in which of the following States in India?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Uttrakhand
Question No. Answer
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. D
10. B
1. Consider the following statement(s) regarding the basis of evolution of Towns in India
I. Prayag (AllahabaD), Pataliputra (PatnA), Madurai are some other examples of ancient towns in the country.
II. Trading ports such as Surat, Daman, Goa, Pondicherry, etc. are example of Modern cities.
Which of the following is/ are not true?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Which of the following is related to the ''Perceptual regions'' ?
A. It only states about the vigorously structured than formal or functional regions.
B. Considered only the understandings of geographers.
C. Define areas only as far as the eye can see.
D. It reflect human feelings and attitudes about areas.
3. Which of the following attributes supplementes when the geographer defines patterns and processes
of spatial interaction ?
A. Accessibility and connectivity.
B. Density and dispersion.
C. Diffusion and pattern.
D. Pedestrian cities.
4. Consider the following statement (s) is/ are related to the Population composition
I. Population is divided into two parts-rural and urban on the basis of the size and occupation of settlements.
II. The distribution within a group of people of specified individual attributes such as sex, age, marital status,
education, occupation, and relationship to the head of household.
Which of the following statement(s) is true?

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
5. The map type best used to record not only the presence of a phenomenon but to suggest its spatial
pattern, distribution, or dispersion is:
A. dot.
B. choropleth.
C. isoline.
D. statistical.
6. Which of the following statements concerning the globe grid is not correct?
A. Lines of latitude are always parallel to the equator.
B. Meridians and parallels intersect at right angles.
C. The equator is one-half the length of a meridian.
D. The scale on the surface of the globe is everywhere the same in every direction.
7. Which of the following is not one of the dominating interests in geography?
A. A real variation of physical and human phenomena on the surface of the earth and their interrelationships
B. The development of overlapping perceptual regions
C. Regional analysis
D. spatial systems linking areas of physical phenomena and human activities together
8. Using any map projection, there will always be some distortion because:
A. A map has to depict the curved surface of the three-dimensional earth on a two-dimensional sheet of paper.
B. Equivalent projections must be distinguished from conformal ones.
C. Some spatial phenomena are not tangible or visible.
D. The map scale is changed.
9. The visible imprint of human activity is known as:
A. Spatial interaction.
B. The attributes of the setting.
C. The cultural landscape.
D. The natural landscape.
10. Idrisi's prime objective was to:
A. Collect all known geographical information and assemble it on a truly accurate representation of the world.
B. Divide the inhabited earth into seven climatic regions.
C. Spread the works of Ptolemy throughout the Greek and Muslim cultures of Europe, the Near East, and
North Africa.
D. Write Roger's book.
Question Answer
1. D
2. D
3. D
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. A
1. Consider the following statement(s) related to the languages of India

I. English is the second "language of the Union" besides Hindi.
II. English is the major language of trade/politics.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Consider the following statement(s) related to the characterisation of Nigro race
I.They are found in Andaman Islands and also at Urali region of Nilgiris, Khadurs of Kochi, and Pulyans of
Palni Hills.
II. The Angami Nagas of north coast and Badgis of Rajmahal are very similar to Negros.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Proto Australoids.
I.They are mostly found in the hilly and forested tracts of central and southern India and tribal groups in India.
II. Important tribes are: Veddhas, Malveddhas, Irulas, Santhal, Kol, Bhil, Kurumba, Munda, Kherwar,
Malpahari, Chenchus, Malayan etc.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which of the following towns/ city is not situated on the bank of river?
A. Agra
B. Bhopal
C. Patna
D. Mumbai
5. Which of the following is not supported by the definition of a town as per the census of India?
A. Population density of 400 persons per sq km.
B. Presence of municipality, corporation, etc.
C. More than 75% of the population engaged in primary sector.
D. Population size of more than 5,000 persons.
6. Which of the following region is supported by the dispersed rural settlements?
A. Alluvial plains of Ganga
B. Arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan
C. Lower valleys of Himalayas
D. Forests and hills in north-east
7. Select the following states according to their rank and size on the basis of population and density?
A. Greater Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai
B. Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata
C. Kolkata, Greater Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata
D. Greater Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai
8. With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements:
I. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.
II. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
III. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. I, II and III
9. Which of the following states have the common borders with China?
I. Jammu and Kashmir
II. Sikkim
III. Arunachal Pradesh
IV. Himachal Pradesh
Select the correct code:
A. I, III and IV
B. I, II and III
C. I and III
10. Consider the following statements
I. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs.
II. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Question Answer
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. C
1. Animal behaviour, Migration, Migratory behavior, or Migratory may refer to:
A. Animal migration, the physical movement by animals from one area to another
B. Bird migration, the regular seasonal journey undertaken by many species of birds
C. Reverse migration (birds), a phenomenon in bird migration
D. All of the above
2. Which of the following factor is the resultant of a large proportion of children in a population?
A. High birth rates
B. High life expectancies
C. High death rates
D. More married couples
3. Which of the following statement relates the magnitude of population growth?

A. The total population of an area
B. The number of persons added each year
C. The rate at which the population increases
D. The number of females per thousand males
4. Which one of the following states has the highest density of population in India?
A. West Bengal
B. Kerala
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Punjab
5. Which one of the following is the largest linguistic group of India?

A. Sino – Tibetan
B. Indo – Aryan
C. Austria
D. Dravidian
6. Which one of the following is the main reason for male migration in India?
A. Education
B. Business
C. Work and employment
D. Marriage
7. Which one of the following states receives maximum number of immigrants?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Delhi
C. Maharashtra
D. Bihar
8. Which one of the following streams is dominated by male migrants in India?

A. Rural-rural
B. Urban-rural
C. Rural-urban
D. Urban-Urban
9. Which one of the following region has the highest migrant population?
A. Mumbai
B. Delhi
C. Bangalore
D. Chennai
10. Which one of the following Indian state has the highest rank in the Human Development Index?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Jammu & Kashmir
Question Answer
1. D
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. C
1. Consider the following statement (s) related to the scale of map.

I. The larger the scale of the map, the larger the area it covers.
II. The larger the scale of the map, the more generalized are the data it portrays.
III. The smaller the scale of the map, the larger the area it covers.
IV. The smaller the scale of the map, the more accurately can its content be displayed.
Which of the following statement (s) is correct?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Only III
2. Consider the following statement (s) regarding early Greek contribution in Human Geography.
I. They hired Arab World to describe and analyze their known world.
II. Lost a great deal of their geographic knowledge during the middle Ages.
III. They observed the habitation and adaptibility of humans in various areas against the backdrop of the earth's
physical features.
IV. They never contributed in Human Geography other than Economic Geography.
Which of the following statement (s) is correct?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Only III
3. Which of the following is not related to the human geography?
A. Bio-climatic
B. Way of Human life
C. Economic way of Human life
D. Social way of Human life
4. Consider the following statement (s) regarding geographic coordinate ( longitude).
I. Longitude is depicted by north-south lines called meridians.
II. Longitude is the angular distance east or west of the prime meridian.
III. Meridians are parallel to the equator.
IV. Meridians converge at the poles.
Which of the following statement (s) is/ are not correct?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Only III
5. Consider the following statement (s) related to the Earth discription.
I. It study the lands, the features, the inhabitants, and the phenomena of Earth.
II. Eratosthenes was the first who used the term 'Geography'
III. It is also called the bridge between the human and the physical science
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Only III
D. I, II and III
6. Which of the following is not related to the human development?
A. The concept of human development was introduced by Dr Mahbub-ul-Haq.
B. The population density means the number of people per sq. Km is called the pattern of population
distribution.
C.The balance between people leaving from and people moving into a country is known as net migration.
7. Which of the following statement is not related to the dichotomy of Human Geography?
A. It is a substantive concept and once it is achieved it will address all the socio-cultural and environmental ills
of the society.
B. Neo-Malthusians, environmentalists and radical ecologistsadvocated the gap between the resources and
population has widened after eighteenth century.
C. Sir Robert Malthus was the first Scholar who raises his voice his concern on the growing insecurity in
social justice.
D. Both A & B
8. Consider the following statement(s) related to the functional classification of Towns.

I. Towns supporting administrative headquarters of higher order are administrative towns, such as Chandigarh,
New Delhi etc.
II. Industries constitute prime motive force of these cities such as Mumbai, Salem etc.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
9. Which of the following stement is not true' about rural settlement?
A. Clustered, agglomerated or nucleated is one the types of rural settlements in India.
B. Semi-clustered or fragmented is one the types of rural settlements in India.
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
10. Who among the following said that the Human Geography is Human Ecology’ ?
A. Barrow
B. Huntington
C. Ratzel
D. Vidal de la Blache
Question Answer
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. A
1. Consider the following statement (s) related to Human resources.

I. The environmental factors such as high altitude, extreme cold, aridity, relief, climate, soil, vegetation types,
mineral, and energy resources influences the population distribution
II. Technological and economic advancements influences the population distribution
Which is / are correct option?
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Consider the following statement (s) related to population growth.
I. The natural increase in the population plus any net gain from migration.
II. The number of people per sq. Km
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Consider the following statement (s) related to composition of population.
I. The population is usually divided into three age groups- children (0-14yrs), adults (15-59yrs) and aged (60
and over).
II. Population of males and females, children, young and old comprises the population of a country.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Consider the following statement (s) related to development.
I. The combination of qualitative and quantitative process of growing or causing something to grow or become
larger or more advanced.
II. Development occurs when there is a positive change in quality.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
5. Consider the following statement (s) related to pillars of human development.
I. Equity means making equal access to opportunities available to everybody that opportunities available to
people must be equal irrespective of their gender, race, income and in the Indian case, caste.
II. Sustainability to the human labour productivity or productivity in terms of human work that must be
constantly enriched by building capabilities in people.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
6. Consider the following statement (s) related to Human Settlement.
I. Defined as a place of non- inhabited more or less permanently.
II. A form of human habitation which ranges from a single dowelling to large city.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
7. Consider the following statement (s) related to Rural Urban Settlement Dichotomy.
I. The term settlement is accepted but when it comes to its existence that can be differentiated in terms of rural
and urban, but there is no consensus on what exactly defines a village or a town.
II. The basic difference between towns and villages is that in towns the main occupation of the people is
related to secondary and tertiary sectors, while in the villages most of the people are engaged in primary
occupations.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
8. Consider the following statement (s) related to Rural Urban Settlement Dichotomy.
I. The proportion of children is quite low in the first world countries like Sweden whereas in countries like
Japan, the proportion of old people is high.
II. Human resources are often referred to the population.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
9. Consider the following statement (s) related to Settlements.
I. Settlements are classified on the basis of their shape and patterns types.
II. Patterns of rural settlements contemplate the way the houses are sited in relation to each other.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
10. Consider the following statement (s) related to rural settlements.
I. On the basis of setting: The main types are plain villages, plateau villages, coastal villages, forest villages
and desert villages.
II. On the basis of functions: There may be farming villages, fishermen’s villages, lumberjack villages,
pastoral villages etc.

Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Question Answer
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. C
10. C
1. Which one of the following rivers has the highest replenishable ground water resource in the country?
A. The Yamuna
B. The Ganga
C. Tsangpo-Brahmaputra
D. Dakshina Ganga
2. Consider the following statement (s) regarding classification of Indian Agriculture on the basis of time
of sowing.
I. Rabi crops – Wheat, Potato, Gram, Mustard
II. Kharif Crops—Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, corn, Jowar, Bazra, Maize.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Consider the following statement (s) regarding Economic geography.
I. It is the study of the location, distribution and spatial organization of economic activities across the world.
II. It represents a traditional subfield of the discipline of geography.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which one of the following sectors has the greater proportion of the total water used in India?
A. Irrigation
B. Domestic use
C. Industries
D. Mining and coal field
5. Which one of the following States has the majority and the major oil fields in India?
A. Assam
B. Gujarat
C. Jharkhand
D. Tamil Nadu
6. Which of the following is/are the key part of India's three stage nuclear power programme?
A. Thorium-based fuels
B. To design for an atomic reactor using thorium and low-enriched uranium
C. To develop a prototype atomic reactor using thorium and low-enriched uranium
D. All of the above
7. Which one of the following minerals has another name called ‘brown diamond’?
A. Iron
B. Manganese
C. Lignite
D. Mica
8. Select the correct non-renewable source of energy?
A. Hydel
B. Thermal
C. Solar
D. Wind power
9. Which of the following is not one of the factors for industrial location and development?
A. Market
B. Population Density
C. Capital
D. Power
10. Which of the following is the India’s earliest Iron and Steel Company?
A. IISCO
B. TISCO
C. Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works
D. Mysore Iron and Steel Works.
11. What was the reason for development of the first modern cotton mill in Mumbai?
A. Mumbai is a port
B. It is located near cotton growing area
C. Mumbai was the financial centre
D. All of the above.
12. Which of the following is the nucleus of the Hugli Industrial Region?
A. Kolkata-Haora
B. Kolkata-Medinipur
C. Kolkata-Rishra
D. Kolkata-Konnagar
13. Which is the second largest sugar producing state in India?
A. Maharashtra
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. West Bengal
14. Which of the following statement related to the regional planning?
A. Development of various sectors of economy.
B. Area specific approach of development.
C. Area differences in transportation network.

D. Development of rural areas.
15. What is the abbreviation of ITDP?
A. Integrated Tourism Development Programme
B. Integrated Travel Development Programme
C. Integrated Tribal Development Programme
D. Integrated Transport Development Programme
16. Which one of the following factor was responsible for the development in Indira Gandhi Canal?
A. Agricultural development
B. Eco-development
C. Transport development
D. Colonisation of land
17. In how many zones has The Indian Railways system is been divided foe traffic management?
A. 9
B. 16
C. 12
D. 14
18. Which of the following is the India's longest highway?
A. N.H.-1
B. N.H.-7
C. N.H.-6
D. N.H.-8
19. The National Waterway 1 or NW1 is located in India and runs from Haldia to Allahabad across from
which of the following river system?
A. The Brahmaputra, Sadiya-Dhubri
B. The Ganga, Haldia-Allahabad
C. West Coast Canal, Kottapuram to Kollam
20. When the first radio programme was broadcasted?
A. 1911
B. 1927
C. 1936
D. 1923
Question Answer
1 B
2 C
3 C
4 A
5 A
6 D
7 C
8 B
9 B
10 B
11 B
12 A
13 C
14 C
15 C
16 A
17 B
18 B
19 B
20 D
1. Consider the following statement (s) related to shapes of the settlements.

I. Linear pattern: Such patterns of rural settlements are found in plain areas or wide inter montane valleys.
II. Rectangular pattern: In such settlements houses are located along a road, railway line, and river, canal edge
of a valley or along a levee.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
2. Consider the following statement (s) related to rural settlements.
I. The rural settlements are concerned with the degree of dispersion of the dwellings and the life is supported
by land based primary economic activities.
II. Rural people are less mobile and therefore, social relations among them are intimate.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Consider the following statement (s) related to Hamleted rural settlement.
I. Units are locally called panna, para, palli, nagla, dhani, etc. in various parts of the country.
II. A pattern may also result from segregation or fragmentation of a large compact village.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Consider the following statement (s) related to dispersed or isolated rural settlement.
I. Pattern of settlement appears in the form of isolated huts or hamlets of few huts in remote jungles, or on
small hills with farms or pasture on the slopes.
II. Extreme dispersion of settlement is often caused by extremely fragmented nature of the terrain and land
resource base of habitable areas.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
5. Which of the following statements concerning spatial systems is not correct?
A. Maps cannot be used to measure and analyze systems, only models can.
B. The analysis of the role of each component helps reveal the operation of the entire system.
C. They function as units because their component parts are interdependent.
D. Spatial systems may be the basis for regional identification.
6. The essential perspective used by geographers in forming their concepts is:
A. Absolute.
B. Human.
C. Relative.
D. Spatial.
7. Arithmetic density:
A. cannot be used to compare regions.
B. is an absolute relationship such as population per square kilometre
C. is more meaningful than physiological density.
D. refers to the number of persons per unit of arable land.
8. Site refers to the:
A. External features of a place.
B. Precise location of the centre of a city.
C. Proximity to natural resources or transportation routes.
D. Internal locational attributes of a place.
9. Regional boundaries are marked by:
A. Precise decisions based upon the scale of the map.

B. Dramatic changes in the region's unifying characteristic.
C. Spatial reality.
D. The boundaries of a city or incorporated political unit.
10. The statement that "the journey to work is 15 minutes by bus" is an example of:
A. Absolute direction.
B. Absolute distance.
C. Relative direction.
D. Relative distance.
Question Answer
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. D
9. B
10. D
1. Which of the following crop is not part of High - Yielding Varieties Programme?
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Jowar
D. Pulses
2. What were the main reasons for deceleration in the growth of agriculture in post - reform period?
A. Momentous deceleration in public & general investment in agriculture
B. Dwindling farm size
C. Failure to develop new technologies
D. All of the above
3. Consider the statement (s) related to the green revolution.
I. Increasing agricultural production by incorporating modern tools and techniques.

II. New high - yielding varieties of wheat were developed by Prof. Norman Borlaug & were adopted by a
number of countries.
Which of the following is/are correct statement (s) ?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which of the following was included as part of the land reforms initiated in India?
A. Abolition of intermediaries
B. Tenancy reforms
C. Reorganization of agriculture
D. All the above
I. Excess land was acquired by the government and redistributed among the landless.
II. Ceiling laws were passed in all the states during the 1st FYP period.
Which of the following is/are correct statement (s)?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
6. Which of the following was not a measure under the tenancy reforms?
A. Regulation of rent
B. Security of tenure
C. Ownership rights to tenants
7. Which of the following states has the highest irrigation coverage?
A. Punjab
B. Karnataka
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand
8. Identify the right order of highest to lowest irrigation coverage.

A. Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar
B. Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
C. Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
D. Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar
9. Which of the following was a part of the green revolution strategy?
A. High yielding variety seeds
B. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides
C. Irrigation
D. All the above
I. Green revolution ensured that there was no regional disparity
II. There was increase in production of all the food grains and commercial crops.
Which of the following is/are correct statement (s)?
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Question Answer
1 D
2 D
3 C
4 D
5 A
6 D
7 A
8 B
9 D
10 D
1. Which State is called the sugar bowl of India?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Bihar
2. McMohan line is the international border between
B. India and China
D. Pakistan and China
3. The highest dam of India is
A. Bhakra dam
B. Nagarjuna Sagar dam
C. Hirakud dam
D. Tehri dam
4. Which of the following region is nearest to the Gulf of Mannar ?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
5. Consider the following statement (s) which is correct about Andaman and Nicobar Islands
I. It enjoys equatorial climate.
II. This is the only place in India where a volcano is located.
III. This is the only place in India where coral bed is found.
A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. II and III
D. I only
6. The southernmost hill ranges in India are known as
A. Nilgiri Hills
B. Annamalai Hills
C. Nallamalai Hills
D. Cardamom Hills
7. Match list-l (Peaks) with List-II (Mountains)
List-I List- II
A. Dhaulagiri 1. Nilgiri Hills
B. Gurusikhar 2. Satpura Range
C. Dhupgarh 3. Vindhya Range
D. Doda Betta 4. Himalayas
5. Aravali Range
Select the correct answer using the codes:
A B C D
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 5 3 2 1
(C) 4 5 2 1
(D) 2 3 1 4
8. What is the traditional name of Sahyadri?
A. Western Ghats
B. Eastern Ghats
C. Aravallis
D. Barbar and Nagarjuni hills
9. Why the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats have low rainfall?
A. The straight west coast
B. The lack of winter depressions
C. Their leeward location
D. The heights of the Ghats

10. Which of the following region refers to the volcanic upland north of the Vindhya Range?
A. Malwa Plateau
B. Chhotanagpur Plateau
C. Deccan Trap
D. Mahadeo Hills
Question Answer
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. A
9. C
10. A
1. Find out the correct group of the rivers that form delta.
A. Godavari, Narmada, Mahanadi
B. Narmada, Kaveri, Mahanadi
C. Godavari, Kaveri, Mahanadi
D. Narmada, Krishna, Kaveri
2. Match list-l (Hydro-electric Power Plant) with List-II (State)
List-I List-II
A. Kadana 1.Andhra Pradesh
B. Kalinadi 2.Gujarat
C. Machkund 3.Karnataka
D. Vaiterna 4. Maharashtra
Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
A B C D
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 2 3 1 4
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 4 3 1 2
3. The Baglihar Hydro-power project, is located on which one of the following rivers?
A. Beas
B. Chenab
C. Ravi
D. Satluj
4. River Padma is formed by
(A) Ganga and Brahmaputra
(B) Kaveri and Mahandi
(C) Sutlej and Jhelum
(D) None of the above
5. Which of the following three rivers of the peninsula India have the Amarkantak region as their
source?
(A) Narmada, Krishna, Godavari
(B) Son, Mahanadi, Narmada
(C) Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery
(D) Chambal, Betwa, Luni
6. Match List-l (Hydel Power Project) with List-II (Location)
List-I List-II
A. Balimela 1. Jammu & Kashmir
B. Koyna 2.Maharashtra
C. Kundoh 3.Orissa
D. Salal 4.Tamil Nadu
5. Uttar Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
A B C D
(A) 3 2 4 1
(B) 5 1 2 4
(C) 3 1 2 4
(D) 5 2 4 1
7. Which one of the following river is eastern tributary of River Ganga?
A. Gandak
B. Kosi
C. Ghaghara
D. Mahanada
8. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A. Gwalior - Betwa
B. Dhaulpur - Chambal
C. Jhansi - Ken
D. Kota - Banas
9. Where do Bhagirathi and Alakhnanda join to form Ganga?
A. Karna Prayag
B. Dev Prayag
C. Rudra Prayag
D. Gangotri
10. Which is India's largest lake?
A. Nainital
B. Sambhar
C. Sishram
D. Chilka
Question Answer
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. D
1. Match List-I (Atomic Power Plants) with List-II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Narora 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tarapur 2. Rajasthan
C. Rawatbhata 3. Tamil Nadu
D. Kalpakkam 4. Uttar Pradesh
5. Maharashtra
Codes:
ABCD
(A) 5 1 4 2
(B) 1 2 4 5
(C) 4 5 3 2
(D) 4 5 2 3
2. Which one of the following rivers originates near Mahabaleshwar?
A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Kaveri
D. Tapi
3. Match List-l (Lake) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the
lists:
List-I List-II
A. Chilka Lake 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Kolleru Lake 2. Kerala
C. Sambhar Lake 3. Orissa
D. Vembanad Lake 4. Rajasthan
Codes:
ABCD
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 2 4 1 3
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 3 1 4 2
4. In which State is the Hydel Power Project Nathpa Jhakri located?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Madhya Pradesh
5. Consider the following statements:
I. Ranjit Sagar Dam is on the river Beas.
II. Hirakud Dam is on the river Damodar.
III. The reservoir Gandhi Sagar is on the river Chambal.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

A. I and II
B. III only
C. II and III
D. I and III
6. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Rivers Major Tributaries
A. Godavari : Pairi, Hasdo, Tel
B. Mahanadi : Purna, Penganga, Wainganga
C. Krishna : Manjra, Dudhana, Indravati
D. Kaveri : Kabani, Hemavati, Amravati
7. In West Bengal, which of the following wind blows during April to June?
A. Norwesters
B. Hurricane
C. Loo
D. Gale
8. What is the mean annual temperature range of the shaded region in the map of India?
A. Below 20°C
B. 20°C-25°C
C. 25°C-30°C
D. 30°C-35°C
9. Consider the following regions
I. North-Eastern Madhya Pradesh
II. South-Western Andhra Pradesh
III. Saurashtra
Which of the above regions is/are considered to be semi-arid?
A. I and II
B. II Only
C. II and III
D. III Only
10. Which one of the following regions receives winter rainfall caused by western disturbances?
A. Punjab
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka coast
Question Answer
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. A
1. Of the following four periods which one corresponds with the withdraw of South-West Monsoon in
most of the Northern India?
A. June to September
B. October to November
C. December to March
D. April to May
2. Which among the following statements characterized El Nino?
I. It occurs at irregular intervals.
II. It carriers warmer water.
III. It carries less saline water.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and IV
3. Which one of the following topographic units receives the first monsoon in summer?
A. Western Ghats
B. Himalayas
D. Eastern Ghats
4. The soil which cracks and shrinks most as it dries is
A. Black clay soil
B. Red porous soil
C. Sandy soil
D. Loamy soil
5. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Arid soil 1.Punjab
B. Saline soil 2.Rajasthan
C. Peaty soil 3.Mysore
D. Red soil 4.Kerala
Codes:
A B C D
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 3 2 1
6. Tropical forest of Silent Valley lies in the State of
A. Goa
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
7. Consider the following pairs:
Programme / Project Ministry
I. Drought-Prone Area Programme: Ministry of Agriculture
II. Desert Development Programme: Ministry of Environment and Forests
III. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas: Ministry of Rural Development
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A. I and II
B. III only
C. I, II and III
D. None
Region Well-known for the production of
I. Kinnaur: Areca nut
II. Mewat: Mango
III. Coromandel: Soya bean
A. I and II Only
B. III only
C. I, II and III
D. None
I. Maize can be used for the production of starch.

II. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
III. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III Only
D. I, II and III
10. In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the
cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the followingstatements is correct in this
context?
A. The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics
B. The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas
C. The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines
D. It is a source of high quality biodiesel
Question Answer
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. B
1. Of the following four periods which one corresponds with the withdraw of South-West Monsoon in
most of the Northern India?
A. June to September
B. October to November
C. December to March
D. April to May
2. Which among the following statements characterized El Nino?

I. It occurs at irregular intervals.
II. It carriers warmer water.
III. It carries less saline water.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and IV
3. Which one of the following topographic units receives the first monsoon in summer?
A. Western Ghats
B. Himalayas
D. Eastern Ghats
4. The soil which cracks and shrinks most as it dries is
A. Black clay soil
B. Red porous soil
C. Sandy soil
D. Loamy soil
5. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Arid soil 1.Punjab
B. Saline soil 2.Rajasthan
C. Peaty soil 3.Mysore
D. Red soil 4.Kerala
Codes:
A B C D
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 3 2 1
6. Tropical forest of Silent Valley lies in the State of
A. Goa
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Programme / Project Ministry
I. Drought-Prone Area Programme: Ministry of Agriculture
II. Desert Development Programme: Ministry of Environment and Forests
III. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas: Ministry of Rural Development
A. I and II
B. III only
C. I, II and III
D. None
Region Well-known for the production of
I. Kinnaur: Areca nut
II. Mewat: Mango
III. Coromandel: Soya bean
A. I and II Only
B. III only
C. I, II and III
D. None
I. Maize can be used for the production of starch.
II. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel.
III. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.

A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III Only
D. I, II and III
10. In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the
cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the followingstatements is correct in this
context?
A. The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics
B. The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas
C. The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines
D. It is a source of high quality biodiesel
Question Answer
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. B
1. The Indian State having largest Buddhist population is

A. UP
B. Haryana
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
2. Which one of the following States/UTs of the country has more than 50% tribal population of the total
population?
A. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
B. Dadra & Nagar Haveli

C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Puducherry
3. Dhariwal, in Punjab is famous for......................
A. Cotton textiles
B. Woollen goods
C. Machine tools
D. Fertilizers
4. Which is the following is oldest oil Refinery in India?
A. Haldia
B. Koyali
C. Digboi
D. Mathura
5. Ankleshwar is famous for....................
A. coal mining
B. exploration of oil and natural gas
C. iron and steel industries
D. cotton textile industries
6. Which place is associated with paper manufacturing?
A. Shimla
B. Rampur
C. Titagarh
D. Barauni
7. Which of the following are the two volcanic Islands in the Indian Territory?
A. Kavaratti and New Moore
B. Bitra and Kavaratti
C. Pamban and Barren
D. Nacondam and Barren
8. Jharkhand does not share boundary with:
A. West Bengal
B. Orissa
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Madhya Pradesh
9. The States which have common borders with China are:
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Sikkim
3. Arunachal Pradesh
4. Himachal Pradesh
Codes:
A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Consider the following statements
1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs.
2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Question Answer
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. D
9. D
10. C
1. Where is the Indian Railways factory - Diesel Component Works (DCW) located?
A. Varanasi
B. Patiala
C. Perambur
D. Kapurthala
2. For what is Sindri known?
(A) Aluminium plant
(B) Cement plant
(C) Fertilizer plant
(D) Paper plant
3. Which of the following is an important pesticide unit of the Hindustan Insecticides ltd. is located?
A. Bhopal
B. Rasayani
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Chennai
4. Where is the Hindustan Antibiotics plant located?
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Rishikesh
D. Faridabad
5. For what is Rupnarainpur known?
A. Hindustan Copper Plant
B. Hindustan Cable Factory
C. Bharat Aluminium Factory
D. Indian Telephone Industry
6. Where are MIG engines assembled?
A. Koraput
B. Nasik
C. Banqalore
D. Ozar
7. Match List-l (Town) with List-II (Industry) and select the correct answer using the codes given below
the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Bhadravati 1. Gem Cutting
B. Coimbatore 2. Electrical Motors
C. Kapurthala 3. Steel
D. Surat 4. Railway Coach
Codes:
A B C D
(A) 1 2 4 3
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 1 4 2 3
(D) 3 4 2 1
8. Match List-I (Industry) with List-II (Centre) and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Aluminium 1. Coimbatore
B. Heavy Electricals 2. Renukoot
C. Petrochemicals 3. Vadodara
D. Cotton Textiles 4. Jagdishpur
Codes:
A B C D
(A) 2 4 3 1
(B) 1 3 4 2
(C) 1 4 3 2
(D) 2 3 4 1
9. Match List-I (Mineral Ore) with List-II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Bauxite 1.Kolhapur
B. Iron 2.Mayurbhanj
C. Manganese 3.Nellore
D. Mica 4. Shimoga
Codes:
A B C D
(A) 3 4 2 1
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 3 2 4 1
(D) 1 4 2 3
10. Match List-I (Mineral Ore) with List-II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Uranium 1. Anantapur
B. Thorium 2. Belgaum
C. Copper 3. Singhbhum
D. Bauxite 4. Travancore
Codes:
A B C D
(A) 2 4 1 3
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 3 4 1 2
(d 3 1 4 2
Question Answer
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. B
10. C
1. Which of the following crops would be preferred for sowing in order to enrich the soil with nitrogen?
A. Wheat
B. Mustard
C. Sunflower
D. Gram
2. Match List-I (Mineral) with List-II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below
the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Bauxite 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Mica 2. Odisha
C. Copper 3. Madhya Pradesh
D. Zinc 4. Rajasthan
Codes:
ABCD
(A) 4 1 3 2
(B) 2 1 3 4
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 2 3 1 4
3. Which of the following sea port of India does not have a natural harbour?
A. Mumbai
B. Cochin
C. Marmagao
D. Paradeep
4. Find out the region where no any significant coal resources?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Maharashtra
5. Match List-I (Cities ConnecteD) with List-II (National Highway) and
List-I List-II
A. Agra-Mumbai 1. NH-21
B. Varanasi-Kanyakumari 2. NH-7
C. Chandigarh-Manali 3. NH-3
D. Delhi-Jaipur 4. NH-8
Select the correct answer using the codes given above the lists:
ABCD
(A) 3 2 1 4
(B) 1 4 3 2
(C) 3 4 1 2
(D) 1 2 3 4
6. Which is the lowest point in the India?
A. Kuttanad
B. Nanda Devi
C. Kanyakumari
D. Indira Point
7. Which of the following region consist of multiple layers of solidified flood basalt?
A. Deccan Trap
B. Kashmir Valley
C. Shiwalik Range
D. Tista Raidak
8. Which of the following region known for ‘Heavy Vehicles Factory’?
A. Bengaluru
B. Kolkata
C. Hyderabad
D. Avadi
9. Which of the following states in India has the largest petro-chemical complex?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Assam
D. Bihar
10. Which of the following state consume highest quantity of fertilizer in India?
A. Kerala
B. Punjab
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Haryana
Question Answer
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. C
1. Which one of the following rivers has the highest replenishable ground water resource in the country?
A. The Yamuna
B. The Ganga
C. Tsangpo-Brahmaputra
D. Dakshina Ganga
2. Consider the following statement (s) regarding classification of Indian Agriculture on the basis of time
of sowing.
I. Rabi crops – Wheat, Potato, Gram, Mustard
II. Kharif Crops—Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, corn, Jowar, Bazra, Maize.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Consider the following statement (s) regarding Economic geography.
I. It is the study of the location, distribution and spatial organization of economic activities across the world.
II. It represents a traditional subfield of the discipline of geography.
Code:
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
4. Which one of the following sectors has the greater proportion of the total water used in India?
A. Irrigation
B. Domestic use
C. Industries
D. Mining and coal field
5. Which one of the following States has the majority and the major oil fields in India?
A. Assam
B. Gujarat
C. Jharkhand
D. Tamil Nadu
6. Which of the following is/are the key part of India's three stage nuclear power programme?
A. Thorium-based fuels
B. To design for an atomic reactor using thorium and low-enriched uranium
C. To develop a prototype atomic reactor using thorium and low-enriched uranium
D. All of the above
7. Which one of the following minerals has another name called ‘brown diamond’?
A. Iron
B. Manganese
C. Lignite
D. Mica
8. Select the correct non-renewable source of energy?

A. Hydel
B. Thermal
C. Solar
D. Wind power
9. Which of the following is not one of the factors for industrial location and development?
A. Market
B. Population Density
C. Capital
D. Power
10. Which of the following is the India’s earliest Iron and Steel Company?
A. IISCO
B. TISCO
C. Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works
D. Mysore Iron and Steel Works.
11. What was the reason for development of the first modern cotton mill in Mumbai?
A. Mumbai is a port
B. It is located near cotton growing area
C. Mumbai was the financial centre
D. All of the above.
12. Which of the following is the nucleus of the Hugli Industrial Region?
A. Kolkata-Haora
B. Kolkata-Medinipur
C. Kolkata-Rishra
D. Kolkata-Konnagar
13. Which is the second largest sugar producing state in India?
A. Maharashtra
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. West Bengal
14. Which of the following statement related to the regional planning?

A. Development of various sectors of economy.
B. Area specific approach of development.
C. Area differences in transportation network.
D. Development of rural areas.
15. What is the abbreviation of ITDP?
A. Integrated Tourism Development Programme
B. Integrated Travel Development Programme
C. Integrated Tribal Development Programme
D. Integrated Transport Development Programme
16. Which one of the following factor was responsible for the development in Indira Gandhi Canal?
A. Agricultural development
B. Eco-development
C. Transport development
D. Colonisation of land
17. In how many zones has The Indian Railways system is been divided foe traffic management?
A. 9
B. 16
C. 12
D. 14
18. Which of the following is the India's longest highway?
A. N.H.-1
B. N.H.-7
C. N.H.-6
D. N.H.-8
19. The National Waterway 1 or NW1 is located in India and runs from Haldia to Allahabad across from
which of the following river system?
A. The Brahmaputra, Sadiya-Dhubri
B. The Ganga, Haldia-Allahabad
C. West Coast Canal, Kottapuram to Kollam
20. When the first radio programme was broadcasted?

A. 1911
B. 1927
C. 1936
D. 1923
Question Answer
1 B
2 C
3 C
4 A
5 A
6 D
7 C
8 B
9 B
10 B
11 B
12 A
13 C
14 C
15 C
16 A
17 B
18 B
19 B
20 D
1. Consider the following statement (s) that influence ocean currents

I. Rotation of the Earth,
II. Air pressure and wind.
III. Ocean water density.
IV. Revolution of the Earth.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II , III and IV
D. I and IV
2. Which of the following will never get the vertical rays of the sun?
A. Srinagar
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Thiruvananthapuram
3. What will be the probable time of sunrise in Saurashtra, if the time of sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh is
6.00 am?
A. 6.30 am
B. 5.30 am
C. 8.00 am
D. 7.00 am
4. The Radcliffe Line is the international border between
B. India and China
D. India and Nepal
5. The Durand Line is the international border between

A. Boundary line between Afghanistan and Pakistan
B. Boundary line between India and Pakistan
C. Boundary line between India and China
D. Boundary line between India and Burma
6. India's permanent research station Dakshin Gangotri is situated in
A. Great Himalayas
B. Indian Ocean
C. Antarctica
D. Arabian Sea
7. Which State of India touches the boundaries of the largest number of other States?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
8. Out of the four southern States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which shares
boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States?
A. Andhra Pradesh only
B. Karnataka only
C. Each of Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka
D. Each of Tamil Nadu & Kerala
9. Duncan Pass is located between
A. South and Little Andaman
B. North and South Andaman
C. North and Middle Andaman
D. Andaman and Nicobar

10. Which are the twin cities?
A. Delhi and Faridabad
B. Mumbai and Pune
C. Hyderabad and Secunderabad
D. Bangalore and Mysore
Question Answer
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. C
1) Which one among the following is not an igneous rock?

A) Granite
B) Basalt
C) Gabbro
D) Gneiss.
2) Comets revolve around
A) Sun
B) earth
C) venus
D) no single heavenly body.
3) Where is the port of east London located?
A) England
B) Ireland
C) East cost of USA
D) South Africa.
4) Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called
A) Basalt
B) Laccolith
C) Lava
D) Magma.
5) Bolivar is the monetary unit of
A) Venezuela
B) Brazil
C) Bolivia
D) Belarus
6) Which one of the following countries is located South of the equator?
A) Cameroon
B) Sudan
C) Nigeria
D) Rwanda.
7) The leading mica producer in the Wrold is
A) USA
B) Russia
C) Japan
D) India
8) Which of the following is fastest growing tree?
A) Teak
B) Sal
C) Eucalyptus
D) Banyan.
9) Great Barrir Reef is situated along the coast of
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) UK
D) South Africa.
10) Which of the following giant stars most predominant in the sun?
A) Helium
B) hydrogen
C) Nitrogen
D) Ozone.
11) Which one of the following tribes is NOT related to india?
A) Apatani
B) Jarawa
C) Masai
D) Santhal
12) Which of the following rock transformed into marble?
A) Granite
B) Limestone
C) Peat
D) Shal
13) The original home of the gypsies was
A) Egypt
B) Russia
C) India
D) Persia.
14) The earth rotates around its axis from
A) north to south
B) east to west
C) south to north
D) west to east.
15) The largest number of tribal groups live in
A) Uganda
B) Tanzania
C) South Africa
D) Nigeria
16) Which of the following is not a sedimentary rock?
A) Limestone
B) Marble
C) Sandstone
D) Shale.
17) Which one among the following is a primary rock?
A) sedimentary
B) Igneous
C) Metamorphic
D) None of these.
18) Which of the following tributaries of the Ganga system flows NorthwardsZ?
A) Kosi
B) Ghaghara
C) Gandak
D) Son.
19) The reservoir GB pant sagar is located on which river?
A) Betwa
B) Ghaghara
C) Kosi
D) Rihand.
20) Which of the following is the brightest planet?
A) Mercury
B) Venus
C) Mars
D) Jupiter
21) Shimsha, Hemavati, Arkavati are the tributaries of which one of the following rivers?
A) Tapti
B) Tungabhadra
C) Cauveri
D) Krishna.
22) If there is no sun,the colour of the sky would be
A) orange
B) blue
C) yellow
D) black.
23) Which one of the following rivers flows into the Arabian Sea?
A) Indravati
B) Godavari
C) Cauveri
D) Narmada.
24) Narmada river originetes from Amarkantak in
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Chhattisgarh.
25) Which one of the following rivers originates at Amarkantak?
A) Damodar
B) Mahanandi
C) Narmada
D) Tapti.
ANSWERS:
1) d
2) a
3) d
4) d
5) a
6) c
7) d
8) c
9) a
10) b
11) c
12) b
13) a
14) d
15) b
16) b
17) b
18) d
19) d
20) b
21) c
22) d
23) d
24) c
25) c.
1.The Name "India" is derived from Sindhu (Indus), which is a river in the north-west.
A) True
B) False
2.Nanga Parbat peak is located in .........
A) Jammu and Kashmir

B) Haryana
C) Punjab
D) Nagalang
3.................. is the largest producer of rubber in India.
A) Chennai
B) Aurangabad
C) Himachal
D) Kerala
4.The ..................... is the largest mangrove forest not only in India but in the world.
A) Pichavaram
B) Pitara
C) Sundarbans
D) Bhitarkanika
5................also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, is the largest container port in India.
A) Nal Seva
B) Nhava Sheva
C) Kava
D) JTPT
6............................. was an economic system where lower castes performed various functions for upper
castes and in turn received grain.
A) Jajmani system
B) Yajmani system
C) Gajmani system
D) Sajmani system
7.The Indian River Lagoon is a group of three lagoons: Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, and the Indian
River.
A) True
B) False
8.The .............. Corridor was created in 1947 after the partition of Bengal between India and Pakistan.
A) Anamalai
B) Siliguri
C) Jhansi
D) None of Above
9.Nathpa Jhakri hydel power project is located on ................... river
(A) Ganga
(B) Brahmputra
(C) Satluj
(D) Yamuna
10................. is the second largest brackish–water lake or lagoon in India.

A) Muthupet
B) Cherai beach lagoon
C) Sriharikota
D) Pulicat Lake
Answers
1) a, 2) a, 3) d, 4) c, 5) b, 6) a, b, 7) a, 8) b, 9) c, 10) d
1) In India, which one of the following States has the largest inland saline wetland?
A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Answer : D.
2) In which one of the following States has India's largest private sector sea port been commissioned
recently?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer : A.
3) Consider the following countries:

1. Australia
2. Namibia
3. Brazil
4. Chile
Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass?
A. 1 only
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer : D.
4) Consider the following statements:

1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala.
2. There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : D.
5) In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a
non-major port?
A. Kochi (Cochin)
B. Dahej
C. Paradip
D. New Mangalore
Answer : B.
6) In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found?

A. Nilgiri Hills
B. Nicobar Islands
C. Spiti Valley
D. Lakshadweep islands
Answer : B.
7) In which state is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?

A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim
D. Uttarakhand
Answer : B.
8) Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?

A. Bhadrachalam
B. Chidambaram
C. Hampi
D. Srikalahasti
Answer : C.
9) When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this
colour?
A. Abundance of magnesium
B. Accumulated humus
C. Presence of ferric oxides
D. Abundance of phosphates
Answer : C.
10) Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. Russian Federation
D. USA
Answer : A.
1) Which is the difference between asteroids and comets?

1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and
metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between
Venus and Mercury.
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer : B.
2) Which one of the following can one come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca
A. Bali
B. Brunei
C. Java
D. Singapore
Answer : D.
3) Which one of the following is the appropriate reason for considering the Gondwana rocks as most
important of rock systems of India?
A. More than 90% of limestone reserves of India are found in them.
B. More than 90% of India’s coal reserves are found in them.
C. More than 90% of fertile black cotton soils are spread over them.
D. None of the reasons given above is appropriate in this context.

Answer : B.
4) Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (City to River)
A. Berlin : Rhine
B. London : Thames
C. New York : Hudson

D. Vienna : Danube
Answer : A.
5) Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (Dam / Lake to River)
A. Govind Sagar - Satluj
B. Kolleru Lake - Krishna
C. Ukai Reservoir - Tapi
D. Wular Lake - Jhelum

Answer : B.
6) Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India?

A. Beas
B. Chonab
C. Ravi
D. Sutlej
Answer : D.
7) With reference to the mineral sources of India, consider the following pairs:
Mineral 90% National Sources in
1. Copper — Jharkhand
2. Nickel — Orissa
3. Tungsten — Kerala
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer : B.
8) With reference to the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?
A. It flows into Gulf of Khambhat.
B. It flows into Gulf of Kuchchh.

C. It flows into Pakistan and merges with a tributary of Indus.
D. It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann of Kuchchh.

Answer : D.
9) Which one of the following pairs of countries fought wars over a region called Ogaden?
A. Eritrea and Sudan
B. Ethiopia and Somalia
C. Kenya and Somalia
D. Ethiopia and Sudan

Answer : B.
10) Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

A. Japan : Nikkei
B. Singapore : Shcomp
C. UK : FTSE
D. USA : Nasdaq
Answer : B.
1) A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics:

1. Warm and dry climate.
2. Mild and wet winter.
3. Evergreen oak trees.
The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?
A. Mediterranean
B. Eastern China
C. Central Asia
D. Atlantic coast of North America
Answer : A.
2) A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why?
1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth.
2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : D.
3) A state in India has the following characteristics:

1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central part produces cotton.
3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.
Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer : B.
4) Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of
a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented
industry in this field?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer : B.
5) As a result of their annual survey, the National Geographic Society and an international polling firm
Globe Scan gave India top rank in Greendex 2009 score. What is this score?
A. It is a measure of efforts made by different countries in adopting technologies for reducing carbon
footprint?
B. It is a measure of environmentally sustainable consumer behaviour in different countries.
C. It is an assessment of programmes / schemes undertaken by different countries for improving the

conservation of natural resources.
D. It is an index showing the volume of carbon credits sold by different countries.
Answer : B.
6) At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate, while one of them
flows towards north and merges with another important river flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other
one flows towards Arabian Sea?
A. Amarkantak
B. Badrinath
C. Mahabaleshwar
D. Nasik
Answer : A.
7) Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the
following?
1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C.
8) Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles are launched is located on the coast of
A. Florida
B. Virginia
C. North Carolina
D. South Carolina
Answer : A
9) Consider the following countries:

1. Switzerland
2. Malta
3. Bulgaria
Which of the above are members of European Union?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer : B.
10) Consider the following pairs:

Protected Area Well Known for
1. Bhiterkanika, Orissa — Salt Water Crocodile
2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan — Great Indian Bustard
3. Eravikulam, Kerala — Hootak Gibbon
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer : B

Organization to Location of Headquarters
1. Asian Development bank : Tokyo
2. Asia-pacific Economic Corporation : Singapore
3. Association of South East Asian nations : Bangkok
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
Answer : B.

Automobile Manufacturer to Headquarters
1. MMW AG : USA
2. Daimler AG : Sweden
3. Renault S. A. : France
4. Volkswagen AG : Germany
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 3 and 4
C. 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4
Answer : B.

Famous places to Country
1. Cannes : France
2. Davos : Denmark
3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer : A.

1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas.
2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book.
3. A drug called ‘taxol’ is obtained from Taxus tree is effective against Parkinson’s disease.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer : B.

1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.
2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.
3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer : C.
6) Following are the characteristics of an area in India:

1. Hot and humid climate.
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm.
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres.
4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C.
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
A. Mustard
B. Cotton
C. Pepper
D. Virginia tobacco
Answer : C.
7) If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on
India?
1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.
2. Indo – gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.
3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer : D.
8) In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?
A. Montane Wet Temporate Forest
B. Sub – tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
C. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
D. Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
Answer : C.
9) Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
(Geographic feature to Country)
A. Great Victoria Desert 1. Australia
B. Grand Canyon 2. Canada
C. lake Winnipeg 3. New Zealand
D. Southern Alps 4. USA
A. A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
B. A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 3
C. A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
D. A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
Answer : B.
10) Name the State where density of population is the lowest

A. Meghalaya
B. Mizoram
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Sikkim
Answer : C.
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1. Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the Vishnu Prayag

II. Place of confluence of the Alkananda and the Bhagirathi

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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2. In which of the following states is the Wular Lake located?

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5. Which of the following countries are divided by the Durand Line?

9. Where is the Duncan Pass located?

1.Which of the following reason for the tropical climate of India?

A. Seasonal influence of jet streams

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B. Narrow plain (average width 64 km)

D. All of the above

southernmost tip of India ending in the Indian Ocean.

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10. Which of the following region receives rainfall by Wertern Disturbances?

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I. It has 'Tropical Monsoon' type of climate.

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3. Which of the following is defined the northern frontiers of India?

A. Himalayan mountain range

4. Which of the following is the highest point in India?

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Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

I. Geographically, separates Northern India from Southern India.

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Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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I. The desert continues into Pakistan as the Cholistan Desert.

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I.The Cold weather seasons starts in October.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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1. Consider the following statement(s) related to alluvial soils.

5. Which of the following river system created the Jog waterfalls?

2. Which of the following rivers is the India's largest river basin?

4. Which of the following is the origin of the river Narmada?

5. Which of the following lake is a salt water lake?