Geography Prelim 2008

GEOGRAPHY
Civil Service Examination (Prelim)-2008
1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List-I (Description)
A. Each parallel is projected as standard parallel
B. Sine curves are used as meridians
C. 900 N or S latitude is not shown
D. North and South poles are lines
List-II (Projection)
1. Polyconic projection
2. Sinusoidal projection
3. Mercator projection
4. Gall’s stereographic cylindrical projection
Code:
a. A4, B3, C2, D1
b. A1, B2, C3, D4
c. A4, B2, C3, D1
d. A1, B3, C2, D4
Ans. b
2. If the tilt angle than three degrees, the air photograph is known as
a. Oblique photograph
b. Vertical photograph
c. Ortho photograph
d. Trimetrogon photograph
Ans. b
3. Who of the following devoted himself to the study of the modes of life of Germans
living outside Germany?
a. Ratzel
b. Mackinder
c. Jafferson
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d. Sauer
Ans. a
4. What is a line drawn through a series of points which have been equally elevated
(or depressed) by relative movements of land and sea, termed as?
a. Isobase
b. Isorhythm
c. Isogram
d. Isonoetic line
Ans. a
5. Consider the following statements:
The central themes of Vidal de La Blache are, that
1. nature sets limits and offers possibilities for development.
2. man’s adjustment to nature is the function of traditions and mental structuring.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
6. Regarding von Humboldt, consider the following statements:
1. He assembled materials to show how environments varied, with differences - in

agricultural practices, reflecting interaction among altitude, temperature and vegetation.
2. He developed synthetic reasoning leading to inductive generalization.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor
Ans. c

7. Who of the following authored the book “Influences of Geographic
Environment”?
a. Huntington
b. La Blache
c. Ratzel
d. Semple
Ans. d
1. Ritter’s scientific geography was based on the concept of unity in diversity.
2. Ritter’s concepts regarding the meaning of the observed geographical patterns on earth
were teleological.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
9. Which one of the following statements is correct?
a. Digita1 Raster Graphics (DRG) s a scanned image of a USGS topographic map

b. DRG is a hard copy of a resource map of India
c. DRG is a survey map of NATMO
d. DRG is a cadastral map
Ans. a
10. Who of the following named the human dominance theory of “man-environment
re1ationship”as ‘Possibilism’
a. Lucien Febvre
b. Lucien Gallois
c. Vidal de La Blache
d. Jean Brunhes
Ans. a
11. Who of the following is the author of “Almagest” and “Guide to Geography”,
two great books of Roman period?
a. Strabo
b. Plini
c. Ptolemy
d. Pomponious
Ans. c
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12. Who of the following geographers stated that the Earth is a it inseparable
organic whole?
a. Von Humboldt
b. Ritter
c. Richthofen
d. Ratzel
Ans. b
13. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given
below the lists
List-I (Landform)
A. Nickpoint
B. Sink hole
C. Point bar
D. Accordant summit
List -II (Process)
1. Karst
2. Fluvial
3. Plantation
4. Rejuvenation
Code:
a. A3, B2, C1, D4
b. A4, B1, C2, D3
c. A3, B1, C2, D4
d. A4, B2, C1, D3
Ans. b

Directions:
The following 7 (SEVEN) items consists of two statements, one labeled as the ‘Assertion
(A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to examine these statements carefully and
select the correct answers to these items using the code given below:
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
14. Assertion (A): Laterite soils are not very productive for crop plants.
Reason (R): Laterite soils contain high concentrations of silica and calcium carbonate’.
Ans. c
15. Assertion (A): Large deserts are located at low latitudes.
Reason (R): Continental drift has moved them to lower latitudes from higher latitudes.
Ans. b
16. Assertion (A): In the Mediterranean climate, a pronounced winter precipitation is

observed.
Reason (R): The Mediterranean regime is controlled by sub-tropical anticyclone in

winter.
Ans. c
17. Assertion (A): The westerlies of the southern hemisphere are stronger and more
constant in direction than those of the northern hemisphere.
Reason (R): The broad expanses of ocean in southern hemisphere rule out the
development of, stationary pressure systems.
Ans. c
18. Assertion (A): In aerial and satellite remote sensing and photography, the spectral
bands of green and near infra-red radiation are used.
Reason (R): The vegetation reflects green and near infra-red radiation which appear on
the air photographs and imagery as green and red tones.
Ans. c

19. Assertion (A): Species diversity is quite low in tropical Savannah in comparison to
the adjacent tropical rain forests.
Reason (R): The fire factor plays a role in controlling the species diversity in Savannah.
Ans. b
20. Assertion (A): The circumpolar current encircles Antarctica from west to east.
Reason (R): The westerly winds in southern hemisphere blow constantly from west to
east and do not encounter any major landmasses.
Ans. a
21. In spherical diagram, the radii of spheres are proportionate to which one of the
following?
a. Square root of the quantities

b. Cube root of the quantities
c. Percentage of the quantities
d. Actual quantities
Ans. b
22. With reference to Mollweide projection, consider the following statements
1. Mollweide projection is elliptical in shape.
2. The parallels are straight lines.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
23. With reference to the satellites launched by India, which one of the following is
the correct chronological order?
a. Bhaskara II, IRS-lA, Cartosat, INSAT-1B

b. Bhaskara II, INSAT-1B, IRS1A, Cartosat
c. IRS- 1A, IN SAT-1 B, Bhaskara II, Cartosat
d. INSAT-1B, Bhaskara II, Cartosat, IRS-IA
Ans. b

1. An Albers’ equal-area projection, distortion zones are arranged parallel to the standard
lines.
2. Albers’ equal-area projection is good for a middle-latitude area of greater east-west

than north-south extent.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
1. In Mercator projection, all the rhumbs appear as straight lines.
2. Mercator’s projection enlarges areas at a rapidly decreasing rate towards the higher
latitudes.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
1. In India natural rubber is produced in Southern India and Andaman and Nicobar
Islands only.
2. Among the coffee growing States of India, the lowest average yield per hectare of
plucked coffee is in Kerala.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. __

27. How is the rectilinear drainage pattern formed where two sets of structural
controls occur at right angles, termed?
a. Rectangular
b. Radial
c. Dendritic
d. Trellis
Ans. d
28. In Thornthwaite’s scheme of classification of climate, what does ‘E’ indicate in

the context of India?
a. Semi-arid climate
b. Humid climate
c. Arid climate
d. Dry sub-humid climate
Ans. c
29. Which one of the following pairs of cities have the largest annual average
rainfall difference as compared to the other three pairs?
a. Jabalpur and Nagpur

b. Mumbai and Pune
c. Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar
d. Guwahati and Shillong
Ans. b
30. As per census 2001, what is the approximate percentage of population of the five
notified minority communities together in the total population of India?
a. 16.2%
b. 17.3%
c. 18.4%
d. 19.5%
Ans. c
1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve contains tropical wet evergreen forest type of vegetation.
2. The river Pindar flows through Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
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32. Who of the following advocated the idea that ‘the state is an organism attached
to the land’?
a. Ratzel
b. Ritter
c. Kant
d. Humboldt
Ans. a
33. In the context of India, in the 1: 50,000 scale toposheet, how many meters are
represented by 1 cm?
a. 1000 m
b. 500m
c. 250 m
d. 100 m
Ans. b
34. Among the following States, which one has the largest net irrigated area?
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Maharashtra
c. Gujarat
d. Tamil Nadu
Ans. a
35.

In the map given above, four cities namely, A. Adelaide, B. Brisbane, C. Melbourne and
D. Sydney are marked with numbers. Match the city with the correct number and select
the correct answer using the code given below
Code:
a. A1, B2, C4, D3
b. A1, B4, C2, D3
c. A3, B2, C4, D1
d. A3, B4, C2, D1
Ans. d
36. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
a. Gulf of Martaban : Yangon

b. Gulf of Tongking : Shanghai
c. Gulf of Mannar : Trincomalee
d. Gulf of Aqaba : Cairo
Ans. a
37. Among the following South Asian countries, in which one is the Maternal
Mortality Ratio (per 100,000 live births) lowest?
a. Bangladesh
b. India
c. Nepal
d. Pakistan
Ans. a
38. In Brazil, iron ore is found chiefly in which one of the following Federal Units ?
a. Amazonas
b. Maranhao
c. Minas Gerais
d. Rio Grande do Norte
Ans. c
39. Consider the following rivers:
1. Don
2. Syr Darya
3. Volga
4. Ural
Which of the above rivers flow into the landlocked Caspian Sea?
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a. 1 and 2
b. 2 and 3
c. 3 and 4
d. 1 and 4
Ans. c
40. In which one of the following countries is Barail Range located?
a. Afghanistan
b. Sri Lanka
c. Pakistan
d. India
Ans. d
41. As per Koppen’s classification of climate, in which of the following lo the regions
of Central Maharashtra and Telangana fall
a. Tropical Wet and Dry climate (Monsoon Savannah)

b. Tropical Wet and Dry climate with Winter Rain (Monsoon Savannah with Winter
Rain)
c. Tropical Semi-Arid Steppe
d. Humid Sub-Tropical with Dry Winter
Ans. c
42. Which one of the following groups of States and major producers of Sunflower?
a. Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Rajasthan

b. Kerala, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh
c. Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Chhattisgarh
d. Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh
Ans. d
43. With reference to north-east monsoon (winter monsoon) in India, consider the
following statements
1. Unlike the summer monsoon, there is no easterly jet stream over the peninsula during
the winter monsoon:
2. More than two-thirds of annual rainfall in Coimbatore, Salem and Nilgiri districts
occurs from October to December.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
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44. With reference to Indian forests, consider the following pairs:
1. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests : Sandalwood (Santalum album)
2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests : Sal (Shorea robusta)
3. Tropical Thom Forests : Shisham (Dalbeigia sissoo)
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. c
45. Consider the following areas of forests:
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands forests

2. Nilambur tract of Kerala
3. Low outcrop of Garo and Khasi hills
4. Mikir hills upto 1000 meters
Which of the above areas have tropical wet evergreen forests?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. d
1. As per Census 2001, the population growth rate of Tamil Nadu during 1991-
2001 was the lowest among the States in India.
2. As per Census 2001, the population growth rate of Nagaland during 1991-
2001 was the highest among the States in India.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. b
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47.
In the map given above, four cities of Germany namely, A. Berlin, B. Cologne, C.
Frankfurt and D. Munich are marked with numbers. Match the city with the correct
number and select the correct answer using the code given below
Code:
a. A1, B2, C3, D4
b. A1, B3, C2, D4
c. A4, B2, C3, D1
d. A4, B3, C2, D1
Ans. d
48. On which one of the following rivers are Tikarpara and Naraj dams constructed
under a multipurpose project.
a. Damodar
b. Kosi
c. Mahanadi
d. Sutlej
Ans. c
49. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
Irrigation project : District
a. Bargi project : Jabalpur

b. Kadana project : Panchmahals
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c. Pochampad project : Guntur
d. Malaprabha project : Belgaum
Ans. c
1. Cherrapunji is located on the south side of Garo hills.
2. Cherrapunji is about 1700 m above mean sea level.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. d
51. Which one among the following rivers has the largest catchment area ?
a. Cauvery
b. Krishna
c. Mahanadi
d. Narmada
Ans. b
52. Consider the following:
1. Jammu hills
2. Mikir hills
3. Zaskar range
On which of the above is annual rainfall generally above 100 cm?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. a
53. Among the following elements, which one is in the highest amount in the
composition of basalt rock?
a. Aluminium
b. Calcium
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c. Iron
d. Silicon
Ans. d
54. Consider the following pairs:
Mineral : Composition
1. Amphibole : Calcium-magnesium-iron silicate
2. Mica : Magnesium-iron-aluminium silicate
3. Quartz: Silicon dioxide
Which of the above pair/pairs is/are correctly matched?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. c
1. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge surfaces above the sea level in Iceland.
2. The San Andreas fault is a transform fault.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
1. When feldspar undergoes chemical weathering, kaolinite is produced.
2. Water is essential for chemical weathering of feldspar.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
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d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
57. With reference to seismic waves, consider the following statements:
1. P-waves travel through a solid rock faster than sound waves traveling through air.
2. S-waves travel at about half the speed of P-waves.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
58. Tonle Sap Lake, one of the world’s largest fresh water fisheries, is replenished
by which one of the following rivers?
a. Yangtze
b. Irrawaddy
c. Mekong
d. Saiween
Ans. c
1. Glacial valley floors are flat and their walls steep, in contrast to the V-shaped valleys
of many mountain rivers.
2. Unlike rivers; valley glaciers at coastlines may erode their valley floors far deeper than
sea level.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
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1. Nearly 99 percent of the total mass of the atmosphere lies within 30 km of the Earth’s
surface.
2. The proportion of ozone in the atmosphere increases to a maximum at about 60 km

from Earth’s surface.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither I nor 2
Ans. a
61. The albedo of which one among the following is the highest?
a. Cirrus cloud
b. Cumulonimbus cloud
c. Melting snow
d. Sand
Ans. c
62. An observer in the northern hemisphere who stands with his hack to the wind
will have lower pressure to his left and higher pressure to his right. This is known
by which one of the following?
a. Bergeron-Findeisen theory
b. Buys Ballot’s law
c. Walker circulation
d. Stoke’s law
Ans. b
63. Consider the following statements :
1. The Jet Streams are located near the altitude of the tropopause.
2. The Polar Front Jet Stream is evident throughout the year, but the subtropical Jet
Stream is strong only during the half-year centered on winter.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
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64. Consider the following phenomena:
1. Shifting of the sub-tropical high pressure belt towards the equator.
2. Lower sea-surface temperatures in the eastern North Atlantic.
3. Expansion of the circumpolar westerly vortex,
Which of the above is/are attributed to the prolonged drought in the Sahel region of
Africa?
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. l, 2 and 3
Ans. d
1. Convective type of precipitation is associated with towering cumulus and

cumulonimbus clouds.
2. In tropical. cyclones, cumulonimbus cells become organised around the centre in

spiralling bands.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
1. Tropical cyclones occur only in oceanic areas where the sea temperature exceeds 3
3°C.
2. In order to achieve the rotational component, the tropical cyclone must be spawned at
least 5°N or 5°S of the equator.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
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67. In which one of the following regions is the maximum amount of world’s
phosphate produced?
a. Northern Africa
b. Northern Europe
c. North America
d. Northern Australia
Ans. c
68. What is the formula for calculating the cephalic index ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ans. a
69. Consider the following areas
1. Central Africa
2. Borneo and Papua-New Guinea
3. Amazon basin
In which of the above areas is the primitive agriculture such s. shifting cultivation or
rotational bush-fallow type of cultivation found?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. d
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70. Among the following countries, which one is the most densely populated?
a. Belgium
b. France
c. Germany
d. The Netherlands
Ans. d
1. Costa Rica is a leading exporter of cocoa.
2. Malaysia is a leading exporter of rubber.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. b
Nomadic tribes : Region
1. San : Kalahari desert
2. Samoyed : Siberia
3. Wodaabe : North-Eastern Asia
4. Yakut : Lena basin
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2 and 4
d. 1, 3 and 4
And. c
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below the lists
List-I (Tribe)
A. Chaimal
B. Dafla
C. Dharua
D. Garasia
List-II (State)
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Orissa
3. Rajasthan
4. Tripura
Code:
a. A3, B1, C2, D4
b. A3, B2, C1, D4
c. A4, B2, C1, D3
d. A4, B1, C2, D3
Ans. d
74. In which one of the following countries do the ethnic communities called Karen,
Kachin and Chin live?
a. Australia
b. Indonesia
c. Myanmar
d. Sri Lanka
And. c
below the lists:
List-I (Tribe)
A. Semang
B. Beduin
C. Masai
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D. Kirghiz
List-II (Habitat)
1. Hot desert
2. Equatorial belt
3. Temperate grassland
4. Savannah grassland
Code:
a. A1, B2, C3, D4
b. A1, B2, C4, D3
c. A2, B1, C4, D3
d. A2, B1, C3, D4
Ans. c
76. Among the following countries, which one is a major producer of Wolfram
(tungsten ore)?
a. Australia
b. China
c. Indonesia
d. Russia
Ans. b
77. Ravenstein and Zelinsky are well known for their work in the context of which
one of the following model /theories?
a. Locational theories
b. Nearest neighbour analysis
c. Simulation models
d. Migration
Ans. d
78. Among the following countries, which one has the highest total fertility rate?
a. India
b. Pakistan
c. Nepal
d. Bangladesh
Ans. b
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79.
In the map given above, which one of the following types of climates based on Koppen’s
system is indicated by the shaded portion?
a. Aw
b. Caf/Cfa
c. Csa
d. Daf
Ans. b
80. Consider the following climate data:
Mean
Precipitation
Month Temperature
(mm)
(oC)
Dec 10 104
Jan 9 102
Feb 10 88
Mar 12 68
Apr 13 33
May 15 12
Jun 16 3
Jul 17 1
Aug 17 1
Sep 18 5
Oct 16 19
Nov 13 40
The above climate data resembles that of which one of the following cities?
a. Buenos Aires
b. Tokyo
c. Melbourne
d. San Francisco
Ans. d
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81. Which one of the following States in India has the broadest continental shelf?
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Gujarat
c. Karnataka
d. Tamil Nadu
Ans. b
82. Which one of the following sequences of ocean trenches is correct in terms of the
ascending order of their depths?
a. Aleutian Trench—Mindanao Trench— New Herbides Trench’

b. New Herbides Trench—Mindanao Trench—Aleutian Trench
c. Aleutian Trench—New Herbides Trench—Mindanao Trench
d. New Herbides Trench--Aleutian Trench—Mindanao Trench
Ans. c
1. The Walker circulation weakens during El Nino events.
2. El Nino events often result in, fooding in California.
3. During El Nino years, there fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic.

a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. l, 2 and 3
Ans. d
1. Neap tides occur when the Moon, Earth and Sun are collinear.
2. When an intense storm passes near the shore during a spring tide, the waves at high
tide may cause tidal waves.

a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. b
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85. Consider the following areas:
1. Orinoco basin in South America
2. Zaire basin in Africa
3. New Guinea
4. Isthumus of Central America
Which of the above said areas have tropical rain forests?
a. 1 and 3 only
b. l, 2 and 4 only
c. 2, 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. ___
86. Which of the following kinds of organisms are the diatoms?
a. Unicellular algae
b. Protozoans
c. Free floating bryophytes
d. Detritivores
Ans. a
87. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
a. Most reef-forming corals prefer sea temperature between 17 °C and 33 °C.

b. Cora1 growth is usually restricted to the upper 25 or 30 m of the sea.
c. Coral animals belong to the organisms of Phylum Porifera.
d. Coral animals live in a mutualistic relationship with algae.
Ans. c
88. Of the solar energy coming into the Biosphere, what percentage of it is actually
used in the photosynthesis?
a. Less than 1%
b. Between 1% and 15%
c. Between 15% and 2%
d. More than 2%
Ans. ___
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89. Among the following greenhouse gases, the emission of which one of the
following is entirely anthropogenic?
a. Chlorofluorocarbons
b. Methane
c. Nitrous oxide
d. Hydrogen sulphide
Ans. a
90. With reference to a freshwater, lake, consider the following characteristics
1. ‘Richness in nutrients
2. Rapid turnover of phytoplankton
3. Depletion of dissolved oxygen
Which of the above is/are observed in a lake after its eutrophication?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. l, 2 and 3
Ans. d
91. With reference to ‘Central Place Theory’, consider the following statements
1. Christaller dealt only with retailing functions in his theory.
2. Lösch attempted to incorporate manifesting into his model.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
92. Which one of the following types of spurs is typically associated with val1ey
glaciers?
a. Interlocking
b. Juxtaposed
c. Overlapping
d. Truncated
Ans. d
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93. How is the amount of horizontal displacement in a normal fault called?
a. Throw
b. Tear
c. Heave
d. Strike
Ans. c
94. Between which one of the following pairs of islands is Duan Passage located?
a. South Andaman and Little Andaman

b. Little Andaman and Car Nicobar Island
c. Car Nicobar Island and Little Nicobar Island
d. Little Nicobar Island and Great Nicobar Island
Ans. a
95. Among the following States of India, which one has the oldest rock formations in
the country?
a. Assam
b. Bihar
c. Karnataka
d. Uttar Pradesh
Ans. c
96. Among the following States, which one has the largest forest area?
a. Gujarat
b. Karnataka
c. Orissa
d. Tamil Nadu
Ans. c
97. In which one of the following National Parks has a climate, that varies from
tropical to sub-tropical temperate and arctic?
a. Kangchendzonga National Park

b. Nandadevi National Park
c. Neora National Park
d. Namdhapa National Park
Ans. a
1. Gondwana coal is a laminated, bituminous coal.
2. Gondwana coal is completely free from moisture, sulphur and phosphorus.

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a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
1. Amarkantak area : Bauxite deposits
2. Barabil-Koira valley: Haematite deposits
3. Salem district : Magnesite deposits
Which of the pair/pairs given above is/ are correctly matched ?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. d
100. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
a. The Karanphuli river originates in Meghalaya and flows into Bang1adesh.

b. The Sabarmati river originates in Rajasthan and flows into the Gulf of Khambhat
c. The Ghaghara river originates in Tibet and enters India through Nepal.
d. The Jhelum river originates in Kashmir and enters Pakistan though Pir Panjal
range
Ans. a
101. In which one among the following districts is the highest point of Eastern Ghats
located?
a. Ganjam
b. Visakhapatnam
c. Kumool
d. North Arcot
Ans. b
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1. Calcareous alluvial soils are found in north-eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh.
2. Calcareous sierozemic soils are found in coastal districts of south Orissa and north
Andhra Pradesh.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
below the lists
List-I (Power project)
A. Dehar (hydro)
B. Gandhar (thermal)
C. Kalinadi (hydro)
D. Uran (thermal)
List-II (State)
1. Gujarat
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Maharashtra
Code:
a. A4, B3, C1, D2
b. A2, B1, C3, D4
c. A4, B1, C3, D2
d. A2, B3, C1, D4
Ans. b
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1. Most of the iron ores found in India are of the limonite type.
2. The magnetite type of iron ore occurs in the Dharwad and Cuddapah rock systems of
the peninsular India.
3. In India, sphalerite and galena occur in the pre-cambrian rocks.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 only
c. 2 and 3only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. c
Crop : Important producing district
1. Turmeric : Kottayam, Kollam and Kojhikode
2. Rubber: Kottayam, Kollam and Kojhikode
3. Coffee : East Godavari, Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. b
106. In which one of the following is the Himalayan pass Shipki La located ?
a. Chandra valley
b. Hunza valley
c. Nubra valley
d. Sutlej valley
Ans. d
1. Bajra (pearl millet) is essentially a rabi crop in India.
2. Though maize is cultivated as a rabi crop in some areas, it is also grown as kharif crop.
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a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither I nor 2
Ans. d
108. Among the following South Asian countries, which one has the highest level of
urbanization?
a. Sri Lanka
b. Bangladesh
c. Pakistan
d. Nepal
Ans. c
109. Which one of the following countries has the largest forest area in the world?
a. Brazil
b. Canada
c. Russian Federation
d. United States of America
Ans. c
110. Which one of the following is not required for the formation of photochemical
smog?
a. Oxygen
b. Oxide of nitrogen
c. Carbon monoxide
d. Sun light
Ans. c
111. The important fishing areas called Grand Banks and Georges Bank located in
the Waters of which one of the following?
a. North Pacific
b. South Pacific
c. South-west Atlantic
d. North-west Atlantic
Ans. d
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112.
In the map given above, four important towns of South Africa namely, A: Durban, B :
Cape Town, C : East London and D : Port Elizabeth are marked with numbers. Match the
city with the correct number and select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code:
a. A1, B2, C4, D3
b. A1, B4, C2, D3
c. A3, B2, C4, D1
d. A3, B4, C2, D1
Ans. b
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113.
In the map given above, four lakes namely, A. Lake Turkana (Lake Rudolf), B. Lake
Nyasa, C. Lake Tanganyika and D. Lake Victoria are marked with numbers. Match the
lake with the correct number and select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code:
a. A1, B2, C4, D3
b. A1, B4, C2, D3
c. A3, B2, C4, D1
d. A3, B4, C2, D1
Ans. a
below the lists
List-I
A. Paper mill at Tuli
B. Karbi-Langpi hydroelectric project
C. Loktak Hydroelectric Project
D. Naini Saini Airstrip
List-II
1. Assam
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2. Manipur
3. Nagaland
4. Uttarakhand
Code:
a. A3, B4, C1, D2
b. A3, B1, C4, D2
c. A2, B4, C1, D3
d. A2, B1, C4, D2
Ans. c
below the lists:
List-I
(Geographical features)
A. Death valley
B. Edward’s plateau
C. Sonoran desert
D. The Everglades
List -II (American State)
1. Arizona
2. California
3. Florida
4. Texas
Code:
a. A3, B4, C1, D2
b. A3, B1, C4, D2
c. A2, B4, C1, D3
d. A2, B1, C4, D3
Ans. c
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116. In the context of manual methods of image interpretation, consider the
following statements:
1. In truly vertical photograph, the nadir coincides with the photo’s principal point.
2. Straight lines connecting opposite fiducial marks intersect at the principal point.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
117. Consider the following cities:
1. Antwerp
2. Maastricht
3. Rotterdam
Which of the above cities has/have port(s) connected to North Sea?
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. c
1. Edinburgh : North Sea
2. Liverpool : Irish Sea
3. Plymouth : Sea of the Herbides
4. Cardiff : English Channel
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 and 4 only
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c. 1, 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. a
119. In which one of the following basins is Taklamakan desert located?
a. Tarim basin
b. Lopnor basin
c. Kerulin basin
d. Red basin
Ans. a
120. Consider the following pairs
1. Biwa Ko : Largest lake in Japan covering about 670 km2
2. Sichuan Pendi : One of China’s rice producing areas
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
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GEOGRAPHY

Civil Service Examination (Prelim)-2008

A. Each parallel is projected as standard parallel

B. Sine curves are used as meridians

C. 900 N or S latitude is not shown

D. North and South poles are lines

4. Gall’s stereographic cylindrical projection

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5. Consider the following statements:

The central themes of Vidal de La Blache are, that

1. nature sets limits and offers possibilities for development.

2. man’s adjustment to nature is the function of traditions and mental structuring.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

6. Regarding von Humboldt, consider the following statements:

1. He assembled materials to show how environments varied, with differences - in

2. He developed synthetic reasoning leading to inductive generalization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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8. Consider the following statements:

1. Ritter’s scientific geography was based on the concept of unity in diversity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. Which one of the following statements is correct?

a. Digita1 Raster Graphics (DRG) s a scanned image of a USGS topographic map

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List -II (Process)

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15. Assertion (A): Large deserts are located at low latitudes.

16. Assertion (A): In the Mediterranean climate, a pronounced winter precipitation is

Reason (R): The Mediterranean regime is controlled by sub-tropical anticyclone in

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a. Square root of the quantities

22. With reference to Mollweide projection, consider the following statements

1. Mollweide projection is elliptical in shape.

2. The parallels are straight lines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. Bhaskara II, IRS-lA, Cartosat, INSAT-1B

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2. Albers’ equal-area projection is good for a middle-latitude area of greater east-west

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

25. Consider the following statements:

1. In Mercator projection, all the rhumbs appear as straight lines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

26. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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28. In Thornthwaite’s scheme of classification of climate, what does ‘E’ indicate in

a. Jabalpur and Nagpur

31. Consider the following statements:

2. The river Pindar flows through Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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36. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

a. Gulf of Martaban : Yangon

39. Consider the following rivers:

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40. In which one of the following countries is Barail Range located?

a. Tropical Wet and Dry climate (Monsoon Savannah)

a. Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Rajasthan

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests : Sandalwood (Santalum album)

2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests : Sal (Shorea robusta)

3. Tropical Thom Forests : Shisham (Dalbeigia sissoo)