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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2025 – Test – 4703

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1. Consider the following rivers: 4. Consider the following pairs:
1. Ganga Desert Continent

2. Cauvery 1. Kalahari desert : Africa

3. Godavari 2. Namib desert : South America

Which of the following is the correct 3. Mojave desert : North America

decreasing order of catchment area (in India) How many of the above pairs are correctly

of the rivers given above? matched?

(a) 1-2-3 (a) Only one

(b) Only two
(b) 1-3-2
(c) All three
(c) 3-1-2
(d) None
(d) 3-2-1

5. Consider the following statements regarding

2. Consider the following statements:
Tsunamis:
Statement I: Most of the big ports in India
1. They are a kind of earthquake having an
are situated on western coast of India. epicenter below the oceanic waters.
Statement II: Western Coast of India is 2. The height of the waves is inversely
submergent coast. proportional to the depth of the water.
Which one of the following is correct in Which of the statements given above is/are
respect of the above statements? correct?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (a) 1 only

correct and Statement-II is the correct (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
explanation for Statement-I
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct and Statement-II is not the
6. The river originates in the western flank of
correct explanation for Statement-I
the Amarkantak plateau. Flowing in a rift
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
valley between the Satpura in the south and
incorrect
the Vindhyan range in the north forms a
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II picturesque gorge in marble rocks and
is correct Dhuandhar waterfall near Jabalpur.
The above description resembles which of
3. The term kokborok is related to the following River?
(a) ethnic community in Lakshadweep. (a) Chenab

(b) tribal language in North East. (b) Tapi

(c) primate species found in Africa. (c) Narmada

(d) Mahanadi
(d) medicinal tree species.
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7. Consider the following statements with 10. Consider the following statements:
reference to Savanna Climate: 1. Latitude is the linear distance of a point
1. Highest temperature in the Savanna on the earth's surface measured in
climate happens in the month of May degrees from the equator.
and June in the Northern Hemisphere. 2. Longitude is an angular distance,
2. Savanna forests are mostly present measured in degrees along the equator
between tropics on the eastern margins east or west of the prime meridian.
of Africa and western margin of South Which of the statements given above is/are
America. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2 11. Consider the following statements with
reference to Red and Yellow soil in India:
8. With reference to Spur-winged lapwing,
1. They develop on crystalline igneous
consider the following statements:
rocks in areas of low rainfall.
1. It is a bird that prefers for marshes and
2. The reddish color of the soil is due to the
similar freshwater wetland habitats.
diffusion of Iron.
2. It is native to India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

12. With reference to Koeppen’s scheme of

9. Consider the following statements with
climate classification, consider the following
reference to favorable conditions for
pairs:
temperature inversion:
Type of Climate Associated Region
1. A long winter night with clear sky helps
1. As : West Coast of India
in creating the phenomenon of
temperature inversion. 2. E : Jammu and Kashmir

2. In mountain valley of tropical areas 3. Aw : Extreme western

temperature inversion is common Rajasthan

throughout the year 4. Cwg : Gangetic Plains

Which of the statements given above is/are How many of the pairs given above are
correct? correctly matched?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only three
(d) Neither 1 and 2 (d) All four
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13. With reference to the Raisina dialogue, 16. Which of the following reasons may be
consider the following statements: attributed to excessive cold in North India
1. It is an annual conference on geopolitics during the winter season?
and geo-economics. 1. Cold winds coming from the Caspian
2. It is hosted by NITI Aayog. Sea
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Early-onset of easterly jet streams
correct? 3. Continentality of the north Indian region
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only given below.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
14. Arrange the following types of soil in India (d) 1, 2 and 3
on the basis of their percentage share of
occurrence: 17. “It is a basin with mountains and hills
(a) Black Soil> Red soil> Alluvial Soil> around, where the drainage is towards the
Peaty Soil center of the basin, and due to gradual
(b) Alluvial Soil > Black Soil > Red Soil > deposition of sediments from basin margins,
Peaty Soil a nearly level plain forms at the center of
(c) Alluvial Soil > Red Soil > Black Soil > basin”.
Peaty Soil The above landform is best described by
(d) Black Soil > Alluvial Soil > Red Soil > which of the following?
Peaty Soil (a) Playas
(b) Sand Dunes
15. Consider the following statements: (c) Pediments
Statement I: The shadow zone of the S-wave (d) Pediplain
is greater than that of the P-waves.
Statement-II: S-waves are secondary and 18. Consider the following statements with
arrive at the surface with some lag. reference to Sand Dunes:
Which one of the following is correct in 1. Barchans are formed in the areas of
respect of the above statements? varying wind speeds
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are 2. The presence of vegetation hinders the
correct and Statement-II is the correct process of formation of sand dunes
explanation for Statement-I. 3. Sand dunes cannot form perpendicular to
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are the direction of wind movement
correct and Statement-II is not the How many of the statements given above
correct explanation for Statement-I. is/are correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (a) Only one
incorrect. (b) Only two
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (c) All three
is correct. (d) None
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19. Consider the following with reference to 22. Consider the following statements regarding
karst landform: the structure of the atmosphere:
1. The troposphere reaches its maximum
1. Karst region has very little surface
thickness around the 30-degree latitudes,
drainage.
both north and south of the equator.
2. Stalactites and stalagmites are both 2. The zone separating the stratosphere
depositional features of karst landform. from the troposphere is known as the

Which of the statements given above is/are stratopause.

3. The ionosphere is located above the
correct?
mesopause.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
20. Grand Canyon of North America was
created by which of the following rivers? 23. The famous Subika painting style is deeply
(a) River Mississipi connected to the cultural history of which of
the following communities?
(b) River Missouri
(a) Meitei
(c) River Hudson
(b) Munda
(d) River Colorado (c) Kuki
(d) Naga

21. Consider the following statements regarding

24. Consider the following statements regarding
soils:
Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam
1. The younger soils show similarity with Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu
the parent material. Mandir:
2. Soils in hot tropical regions exhibit 1. It is the first Hindu temple in Abu
Dhabi.
shallower profiles.
2. The temple built in Nagara style
3. Humus accumulation is a characteristic
architecture, belongs to Swaminarayan
feature of the soils in the subarctic Sect of Hinduism.
regions. 3. The seven shikhara in the temple
How many of the statements given above are represents seven Emirates of UAE.
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All Three (c) All three

(d) None (d) None

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25. Consider the following statements with 28. Consider the following rivers:
reference to the local time and the standard 1. Mandovi
2. Pamba
time:
3. Brahmani
1. The local time changes with the change
4. Subansiri
in the longitudes.
Which of the above rises from the Western
2. At the standard meridian of a country Ghats?
both local and standard times are the (a) 1 and 2 only
same. (b) 2 and 4 only

Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(a) 1 only
29. Which of the following is mainly responsible
(b) 2 only for transmitting heat from Earth to
(c) Both 1 and 2 Atmosphere?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) Shortwave solar radiation
(b) Short wave terrestrial radiation
(c) Long wave terrestrial radiation
26. Consider the following statements about
(d) Scattered Solar Radiation
India-Bangladesh relations:
1. Bangladesh is India’s largest trade 30. 'Shahpur Kandi barrage' is situated on which
partner in South Asia. of the following rivers?
2. Since 2022, India and Bangladesh have (a) Ravi

had a Free Trade Agreement. (b) Jhelum

(c) Chenab
3. Recently, India-Bangladesh opened
(d) Sutlej
trade through Maia (West Bengal) -
Sultanganj (Bangladesh) river ports on 31. Consider the following statements:
the Ganga River. 1. The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel
How many of the above statements are to the Bay of Bengal branch of the

correct? southwest monsoon.

2. The Tamil Nadu coast lies in the
(a) Only one
rainshadow area of the Arabian Sea
(b) Only two
branch of the southwest monsoon.
(c) All three 3. The occurrence of cyclonic storms in the
(d) None Bay of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above are

27. ‘Bortle Scale’ is used to measure the correct explanations of the Tamil Nadu coast
being remained dry during the southwest
(a) depth of the sea.
monsoon?
(b) level of light pollution in a certain area.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) estimate of the area affected by an oil (b) 1 and 3 only
spill at sea. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) greenhouse gas emissions. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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32. With reference to the Himalayan and the 35. Consider the following statements regarding
Peninsular Rivers, consider the following the Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
statements: 1. Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands
1. Himalayan rivers are perennial while are separated by the Ten-degree channel.
2. These islands are an elevated portion of
Peninsular Rivers are seasonal in nature.
submarine mountains.
2. Peninsular rivers generally follow
3. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie in
straight courses whereas in the
the South-east direction to the mainland
Himalayan Rivers meandering by rivers of India.
is very prominent. How many of the above statements are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) Only one
(a) 1 only (b) Only two
(b) 2 only (c) All three
(d) None
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
36. Consider the following statements with
reference to thermohaline circulation:
33. In India, the Tropic of Cancer passes through 1. The surface ocean drastically changes its
which of the following states? salinity and density in the process of
1. Gujarat upwelling and downwelling.
2. Chhattisgarh 2. The process of thermohaline circulation
3. Tripura ensures fast exchange of water between
4. Manipur poles and tropics.
3. The surface ocean water movement
How many of the above options are correct?
leads to maximum transfer of water
(a) 1 and 4 only
between poles and equator.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
How many of the statements given above
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (a) Only one
(b) Only two
34. Consider the following: (c) All three
1. Western Ghats (d) None
2. Eastern Himalaya
37. Consider the following statements regarding
3. Sundarban
the Musi river:
4. Indo Burma
1. It is a tributary to the Krishna iver.
5. Sundalannd
2. Visakhapatnam is located on the bank of
6. Terrai-Duar this river.
How many of the above are the recognised Which of the statements given above is/are
biodiversity hotspots in India? correct?
(a) Only three (a) 1 only
(b) Only four (b) 2 only
(c) Only five (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) All six
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56. Consider the following statements with 59. Consider the following pairs:
reference to Steppe Climate: Famous place River
1. The steppe type of climate in both the
1. Ujjain : Shipra
northern and southern hemisphere has
extreme winter and summer. 2. Ayodhya : Gomti
2. The steppe type of climate found in 3. Srinagar : Jhelum
tropical regions of the world.
4. Madurai : Kaveri
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? How many pairs given above are not
(a) 1 only correctly matched?
(b) 2 only
(a) Only one
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2 (b) Only two
(c) Only three
57. With reference to plate tectonics theory, (d) All four
consider the following statements
1. It was proposed by American geologist
Harry Hess in 1961 60. Which of the following is the correct order
2. Plates are composed of both continental for lakes moving from North to South?
and oceanic crust.
(a) Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, Lake
3. The movement of the hot softened
mantle below the crust causes the plate Malawi and Lake Turkana
movement. (b) Lake Turkana, Lake Victoria, Lake
Which of the statements given above are
Tanganyika and Lake Malawi
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria, Lake
(b) 2 and 3 only Malawi and Lake Turkana
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Lake Turkana, Lake Victoria, Lake
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Malawi and Lake Tanganyika
58. Consider the following statements with
reference to warm temperate eastern margin 61. Consider the following pairs:
climate:
River Waterfall
1. It experiences extreme temperatures
with scarce rainfall. 1. Narmada : Dhuandhar
2. It is found in the south-eastern U.S.A. 2. Subarnarekha : Hundru
bordering the Gulf of Mexico and
3. Chambal : Chuliya
Parana-Paraguay-Uruguay basin.
3. This climate can only support the lowest 4. Mandovi : Dudhsagar
form of vegetation, mosses, lichens, and Which of the above given pairs are correctly
sedges. matched?
How many of the above statements are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(a) Only one (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Only three
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) None
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62. Which of the following can be considered as 65. Consider the following statements:
1. Some rivers of the northern plain show a
the primary reason for formation of Labrador
dendritic river pattern.
Current? 2. When the primary tributaries of rivers
(a) The divergence of Gulf Stream towards flow parallel to each other and
secondary tributaries join them at right
the west coast of Greenland.
angles, the pattern is known as trellis
(b) Inflow of cold melting water coming river pattern.
from the Arctic region. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) Divergence of North Atlantic Drift from
(a) 1 only
eastern coast of Greenland. (b) 2 only
(d) Convergence of Irminger current and (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
north Atlantic Drift.

66. With reference to River Satluj, consider the

63. Agra and Darjeeling, despite sharing the following statements:
1. The Satluj River originates near
same latitude, exhibit notable differences in Mansarovar in Tibet and goes through
vegetation. Which of the following factors Shipki La pass in the Himalayas.
2. River Satluj feeds the canal system of
primarily determines this disparity in
the Bhakra Nangal project.
vegetation between the two regions? 3. River Ravi meets the Satluj near Harike
(a) Distribution of Land and Water as the right bank tributary.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Distance from the Sea
correct?
(c) Different longitudes (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Altitude of the region (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
64. Consider the following countries:
1. Bangladesh 67. Consider the following statements regarding
Lakshadweep:
2. China
1. The entire island group is built of coral
3. Pakistan deposits.
2. The maritime boundary between the
4. Srilanka
Maldives and India (Lakshadweep) runs
5. Myanmar through the Eight-degree channel.
How many of the above countries share land 3. Saddle Peak is the highest peak in the
Lakshadweep Islands.
boundaries with India?
How many of the above statements are
(a) Two only correct?
(b) Three only (a) One one
(b) Only two
(c) Four only
(c) All three
(d) All five (d) None
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68. The Gandhi Sagar dam is constructed on 71. Consider the following statement with
which river? reference to change in atmospheric
(a) Barakar temperature:
(b) Krishna Statement I: Temperature in the troposphere
(c) Chambal and stratosphere tends to decrease with rise
(d) Bhagirathi in altitude.
Statement II: Temperature tends to decrease
69. Consider the following statements with with height due to heat energy of the sun
reference to a particular climatic region: radiated back from Earth.
1. The summer is dry and warm, while Which one of the following is correct in
there is rainfall in winter. respect of the above statements?
2. Trees have small broad leaves and are (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
widely spaced leading to the absence of correct and Statement-II is the correct
shade. explanation for Statement-I.
3. This climate favours viticulture and wine (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
production is an economic activity here. correct and Statement-II is not the
Which of the following climatic regions best correct explanation for Statement-I
reflects the above-mentioned features? (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(a) Equatorial climate incorrect
(b) Polar climate (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(c) Savanna climate is correct
(d) Mediterranean climate
72. These are the most widespread forests of

70. Consider the following statements with India. They are also called the monsoon

reference to the Eastern Ghats and the forests and spread over the region receiving

Western Ghats: rainfall between 70 cm to 200 cm. Trees of

1. The highest peak of the Western Ghats is this forest type shed their leaves for about

Anaimudi. six to eight weeks in dry summer. These

2. The highest peak of the Eastern Ghats is forests exist, mostly in the eastern and

Mahendragiri. rainier parts of the Peninsular plateau of the

3. The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet country. The most dominant species of this

each other at the Nilgiri hills. forest are Bamboo, sal teak and peepal.

Which of the statements given above is/are The above paragraph describes which types

correct? of vegetation?

(a) 1 only (a) Tropical Evergreen Forests

(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Tropical Deciduous Forests

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Montane Forests

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73. Consider the following statements with 76. Consider the following statements with
reference to the tropical cyclones: reference to Tropical Monsoon Climate:
1. Tropical Monsoon Climate receives
Statement-I: It is extremely rare for tropical
heavy rainfall throughout the year.
cyclones to form within a few degrees of the
2. Forests in Tropical Monsoon Climate are
equator. usually evergreen forests.
Statement-II: The Coriolis force is negligible Which of the statements given above is/are
at the equator. correct?
(a) 1 only
Which one of the following is correct in
(b) 2 only
respect of the above statements?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct and Statement-II is the correct
explanation for Statement-I 77. Consider the following statements:
1. Google LLC has recently introduced
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
Gemma which is a new search engine.
correct and Statement-II is not the
2. Gemma will help in encrypting the
correct explanation for Statement-I online content that is not indexed by
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is conventional search engines.
incorrect Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(a) 1 only
is correct
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
74. With reference to the 'Ol Chiki script', (d) Neither 1 nor 2
consider the following statements:
78. Which one of the following is a direct source
1. It is used to write Mundari language.
for the study of the interior of the earth?
2. It was devised by Pandit Raghunath
(a) Volcanic eruption
Murmu. (b) Meteorite
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Gravitional field strength
correct? (d) Seismic activity

(a) 1 only
79. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 only
soil flow or solifluction:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Soil flow occurs when the soil is
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 completely devoid of moisture.
2. Soil flow is not possible in the tundra
and arid regions.
75. The term Hori Habba is used in the context
3. In Ireland, bog bursts are a related
of
phenomenon.
(a) tribal community in North East. How many of the statements given above are
(b) tradition of bull sport in South India. correct?
(c) festival of harvest in eastern India. (a) Only one
(b) Only two
(d) tribal language on the verge of
(c) All three
extinction.
(d) None
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80. Which one of the statements given below is 83. Consider the following peninsular rivers:
not correct regarding Glacial Lake Outburst 1. Vaigai
Floods (GLOF)? 2. Sharavati
(a) They are associated with Glacial Lakes
3. Vamsadhara
formed over the moraine dammed
How many of the rivers given above flow
meltwater.
(b) Retreat and Expansion of Glacial Lakes from east to west?

increase the probability of GLOF. (a) Only one

(c) It is not advisable to practice slash-and- (b) Only two
burn farming in GLOF-prone areas. (c) All three
(d) Presence of Black carbon can lessen the
(d) None
chances of the formation of Glacial
Lakes.
84. Mohorovicic discontinutiy or Moho

81. Recently, India has ranked 38th on the discontinuity lies between which of the

Logistics Performance Index 2023. This following?

Index is released by: (a) Inner core and outer core
(a) International Monetary Fund (b) Outercore and mantle
(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and
(c) Mantle and Crust
Development
(d) The lower crust and the upper crust
(c) World Bank
(d) World Economic Forum
85. Consider the following pairs:
82. Consider the following statements with Name of Strait Water bodies
reference to the Tropical Evergreen forests: connected
1. The trees, inside the Tropical Evergreen
1. Bering strait : Arctic Ocean and
forests, do not shed their leaves.
Pacific Ocean
2. Pure stands of natural vegetation are not
found inside the Tropical Evergreen 2. Cook strait : Tasman sea and South

Forests. pacific ocean

3. In India these forests are found in the 3. Strait of Bab : Red Sea and Gulf of
eastern slope of the Western Ghats, the
el Mandab Aden
hills of the northeastern region, and the
Which of the pairs given above are correctly
Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
matched?
How many of the statements given above are
correct? (a) Only one

(a) Only one (b) Only two

(b) Only two (c) All three
(c) All three (d) None
(d) None
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86. Consider the following statements: 89. Consider the following statements:
1. Tokamak is an experimental machine 1. Entire India observes overhead sun on
designed to harness the energy of fusion the summer solstice of the northern
on the Earth. hemisphere.

2. Joint European Torus is the first device 2. As compared to northern India, southern
India experiences high temperatures
to achieve controlled fusion power.
throughout the year with small daily and
Which of the statements given above is/are
annual ranges.
correct?
Which of the above can be attributed to the
(a) 1 only
passing of the Tropic of Cancer roughly
(b) 2 only
through the central part of India?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
87. Consider following passage: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Soil A is found in arid and semi-arid regions
of western ghats and eastern coast and is 90. Consider the following statements with
infertile due to lack in nitrogen and calcium. reference to the coastal climate in India:
Soil B develop in areas with high Statement-I: There is hardly any seasonal

temperature and high rainfall and contains change in the distribution pattern of the
temperature in coastal areas.
large proportion of iron and aluminium.
Statement-II: The oceans take much longer
Identify which of the above passage describe
to warm up or cool down than land mass.
soil A and soil B respectively?
Which one of the following is correct in
(a) Laterite soil and Usara soil
respect of the above statements?
(b) Usara Soil and Laterite Soil
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(c) Red Soil and Laterite soil correct and Statement-II is the correct
(d) Laterite soil and Red soil explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
88. Consider the following statements with correct and Statement-II is not the
reference to Earthquake waves: correct explanation for Statement-I
1. Both P wave and S wave are examples (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
of Surface waves incorrect
2. Surface waves are more destructive in (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II

nature as compared to body waves is correct

Which of the statements given above is/are

91. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) is
correct?
located in which of the following states?
(a) 1 only
(a) Telangana
(b) 2 only
(b) Kerala
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Karnataka
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Tamil Nadu
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92. Consider the following statements with 95. Consider the following statements
reference to Ocean currents: withregard to social forestry:
Statement I : Most of the hot deserts are 1. Urban forestry pertains to the raising and
formed on the western margins of management of trees on public lands
continents.
only.
Statement II: The presence of cold ocean
2. Agro-forestry is the raising of trees and
current on the eastern margins of oceans
agriculture crops on the same land
leads to areas of less precipitation.
inclusive of the waste patches.
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements? 3. Community forestry involves the

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are raisingof trees on public, privately
correct and Statement-II is the correct owned orcommunity lands.
explanation for Statement-I How many of the statements given above are
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct?
correct and Statement-II is not the (a) Only one
correct explanation for Statement-1 (b) Only two
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (c) All three
incorrect
(d) None
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
is correct
96. With reference to basic lava, consider the
following statements:
93. Consider the following countries:
1. Latvia 1. It is highly fluid.
2. Lithuania 2. It leads to explosive eruptions.
3. Netherlands 3. It commonly results in the formation of
4. Estonia composite volcanoes.
How many of the above borders with the Which of the statements given above is/are
Baltic Sea? correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Only three
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All four
(d) 1, 2 and 3

94. Consider the following pairs:

97. Consider the following trees:
Martial art State
1. Silambam : Tamil Nadu 1. Mahogany (Swietenia)
2. Thang-ta : Sikkim 2. Greenheart (Chlorocardium rodiei)
3. Gatka : Punjab 3. Baobab (Adansonia)
How many of the above pairs are correctly How many of the above trees are tropical
matched? evergreen trees?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None
(d) None
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98. With reference to the National Commission
for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), consider the
following statements:
1. It is a constitutional body under Article
338 of the constitution of India.
2. It was separated from the National
Commission for ST by the 89th
Constitutional Amendment Act.
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

99. Consider the following statements regarding

tropical forest soils:
1. These soils are rich in humus and fertile
in their natural state.
2. The deterioration of these soils is not
possible even after repeated vegetation
cycles.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

100. Consider following statements with

reference to the favorable condition for
formation of delta:
1. The presence of a large oxbow lake in
the river course is one of the favorable
conditions for formation of delta.
2. The presence of steep gradient around
the delta helps in consolidation of
sediments around delta.
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

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