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1. Consider the following rivers: 4. Consider the following pairs:

1. Ganga Desert Continent

2. Cauvery 1. Kalahari desert : Africa

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of the rivers given above? matched?
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5. Consider the following statements regarding
1. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS 2. Consider the following statements:
Tsunamis:
BBOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TURN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC. IF SO, GET IT Statement I: Most of the big ports in India
REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET. 1. They are a kind of earthquake having an
are situated on western coast of India. epicenter below the oceanic waters.
2. ENCODE CLEARLY THE TEST BOOKLET SERIES A, B, C OR D AS THE CASE MAY BE IN THE APPROPRIATE PLACE IN Statement II: Western Coast of India is
THE ANSWER SHEET. 2. The height of the waves is inversely
submergent coast. proportional to the depth of the water.
3. You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in the Box
provided alongside. Do NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet. 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

4. This Test Booklet contains 100 items (Questions). Each item is printed in English. Each item comprises four
responses (answers). You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet. In case you correct and Statement-II is the correct (b) 2 only
feel that there is more than one correct response with you consider the best. In any case, choose ONLY ONE
(c) Both 1 and 2
response for each item. explanation for Statement-I
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided. See direction in the (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
answers sheet. correct and Statement-II is not the
6. The river originates in the western flank of
6. All items carry equal marks. Attempt all items. Your total marks will depend only on the number of correct correct explanation for Statement-I
the Amarkantak plateau. Flowing in a rift
responses marked by you in the answer sheet. For every incorrect response 1/3rdof the allotted marks will be
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
deducted. valley between the Satpura in the south and
incorrect
the Vindhyan range in the north forms a
7. Before you proceed to mark in the Answer sheet the response to various items in the Test booklet, you have to
fill in some particulars in the answer sheets as per instruction sent to you with your Admission Certificate. (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II picturesque gorge in marble rocks and
is correct Dhuandhar waterfall near Jabalpur.
8. After you have completed filling in all responses on the answer sheet and the examination has concluded, you
should hand over to Invigilator only the answer sheet. You are permitted to take away with you the Test The above description resembles which of
Booklet.
3. The term kokborok is related to the following River?
9. Sheet for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end. (a) ethnic community in Lakshadweep. (a) Chenab

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

DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO (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: 13. With reference to the Raisina dialogue, 16. Which of the following reasons may be
reference to Savanna Climate: 1. Latitude is the linear distance of a point consider the following statements: attributed to excessive cold in North India
1. Highest temperature in the Savanna on the earth's surface measured in 1. It is an annual conference on geopolitics during the winter season?
climate happens in the month of May degrees from the equator. and geo-economics. 1. Cold winds coming from the Caspian
and June in the Northern Hemisphere. 2. Longitude is an angular distance, 2. It is hosted by NITI Aayog. Sea
2. Savanna forests are mostly present measured in degrees along the equator Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Early-onset of easterly jet streams
between tropics on the eastern margins east or west of the prime meridian. correct? 3. Continentality of the north Indian region
of Africa and western margin of South Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
America. correct? (b) 2 only given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
14. Arrange the following types of soil in India (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
on the basis of their percentage share of
(d) Neither 1 and 2 11. Consider the following statements with
occurrence: 17. “It is a basin with mountains and hills
reference to Red and Yellow soil in India:
8. With reference to Spur-winged lapwing, (a) Black Soil> Red soil> Alluvial Soil> around, where the drainage is towards the
1. They develop on crystalline igneous
consider the following statements: Peaty Soil center of the basin, and due to gradual
rocks in areas of low rainfall.
1. It is a bird that prefers for marshes and (b) Alluvial Soil > Black Soil > Red Soil > deposition of sediments from basin margins,
2. The reddish color of the soil is due to the
similar freshwater wetland habitats. Peaty Soil a nearly level plain forms at the center of
diffusion of Iron.
2. It is native to India. (c) Alluvial Soil > Red Soil > Black Soil > basin”.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are Peaty Soil The above landform is best described by
correct?
correct? (d) Black Soil > Alluvial Soil > Red Soil > which of the following?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only Peaty Soil (a) Playas
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) Sand Dunes
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 15. Consider the following statements: (c) Pediments
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Statement I: The shadow zone of the S-wave (d) Pediplain

12. With reference to Koeppen’s scheme of is greater than that of the P-waves.
9. Consider the following statements with
climate classification, consider the following Statement-II: S-waves are secondary and 18. Consider the following statements with
reference to favorable conditions for
pairs: arrive at the surface with some lag. reference to Sand Dunes:
temperature inversion:
Type of Climate Associated Region Which one of the following is correct in 1. Barchans are formed in the areas of
1. A long winter night with clear sky helps
1. As : West Coast of India respect of the above statements? varying wind speeds
in creating the phenomenon of
2. E : Jammu and Kashmir (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are 2. The presence of vegetation hinders the
temperature inversion.
3. Aw : Extreme western correct and Statement-II is the correct process of formation of sand dunes
2. In mountain valley of tropical areas
temperature inversion is common Rajasthan explanation for Statement-I. 3. Sand dunes cannot form perpendicular to

throughout the year 4. Cwg : Gangetic Plains (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are the direction of wind movement
Which of the statements given above is/are How many of the pairs given above are correct and Statement-II is not the How many of the statements given above
correct? correctly matched? correct explanation for Statement-I. is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) Only two incorrect. (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only three (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (c) All three
(d) Neither 1 and 2 (d) All four is correct. (d) None
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19. Consider the following with reference to 22. Consider the following statements regarding 25. Consider the following statements with 28. Consider the following rivers:
karst landform: the structure of the atmosphere: reference to the local time and the standard 1. Mandovi
1. The troposphere reaches its maximum 2. Pamba
1. Karst region has very little surface time:
thickness around the 30-degree latitudes, 3. Brahmani
1. The local time changes with the change
drainage. 4. Subansiri
both north and south of the equator.
in the longitudes.
2. Stalactites and stalagmites are both 2. The zone separating the stratosphere Which of the above rises from the Western
2. At the standard meridian of a country Ghats?
depositional features of karst landform. from the troposphere is known as the
both local and standard times are the (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are stratopause.
same. (b) 2 and 4 only
3. The ionosphere is located above the
correct? (c) 3 and 4 only
mesopause. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only (d) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(b) 2 only correct? (a) 1 only
29. Which of the following is mainly responsible
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only for transmitting heat from Earth to
(b) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2 Atmosphere?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) Shortwave solar radiation
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 3 only (b) Short wave terrestrial radiation
20. Grand Canyon of North America was
(c) Long wave terrestrial radiation
26. Consider the following statements about
created by which of the following rivers? 23. The famous Subika painting style is deeply (d) Scattered Solar Radiation
connected to the cultural history of which of India-Bangladesh relations:
(a) River Mississipi
the following communities? 1. Bangladesh is India’s largest trade 30. 'Shahpur Kandi barrage' is situated on which
(b) River Missouri
(a) Meitei partner in South Asia. of the following rivers?
(c) River Hudson (a) Ravi
(b) Munda 2. Since 2022, India and Bangladesh have
(d) River Colorado (c) Kuki had a Free Trade Agreement. (b) Jhelum
(d) Naga (c) Chenab
3. Recently, India-Bangladesh opened
(d) Sutlej
21. Consider the following statements regarding trade through Maia (West Bengal) -
24. Consider the following statements regarding
soils: Sultanganj (Bangladesh) river ports on 31. Consider the following statements:
Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam
1. The younger soils show similarity with the Ganga River. 1. The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel
Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu
How many of the above statements are to the Bay of Bengal branch of the
the parent material. Mandir:
correct? southwest monsoon.
2. Soils in hot tropical regions exhibit 1. It is the first Hindu temple in Abu
2. The Tamil Nadu coast lies in the
Dhabi. (a) Only one
shallower profiles. rainshadow area of the Arabian Sea
2. The temple built in Nagara style (b) Only two
3. Humus accumulation is a characteristic branch of the southwest monsoon.
architecture, belongs to Swaminarayan (c) All three 3. The occurrence of cyclonic storms in the
feature of the soils in the subarctic Sect of Hinduism. (d) None Bay of Bengal.
regions. 3. The seven shikhara in the temple Which of the statements given above are
How many of the statements given above are represents seven Emirates of UAE. correct explanations of the Tamil Nadu coast
27. ‘Bortle Scale’ is used to measure the
How many of the statements given above are being remained dry during the southwest
correct? (a) depth of the sea.
correct? monsoon?
(a) Only one (b) level of light pollution in a certain area.
(a) Only one (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Only two (b) Only two (c) estimate of the area affected by an oil (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) All Three (c) All three spill at sea. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None (d) greenhouse gas emissions. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
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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: 62. Which of the following can be considered as 65. Consider the following statements:
reference to Steppe Climate: Famous place River 1. Some rivers of the northern plain show a
the primary reason for formation of Labrador
1. The steppe type of climate in both the dendritic river pattern.
1. Ujjain : Shipra Current?
northern and southern hemisphere has 2. When the primary tributaries of rivers
extreme winter and summer. 2. Ayodhya : Gomti (a) The divergence of Gulf Stream towards flow parallel to each other and
2. The steppe type of climate found in 3. Srinagar : Jhelum secondary tributaries join them at right
the west coast of Greenland.
tropical regions of the world. angles, the pattern is known as trellis
4. Madurai : Kaveri
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) Inflow of cold melting water coming river pattern.
correct? How many pairs given above are not Which of the statements given above is/are
from the Arctic region.
(a) 1 only correctly matched? correct?
(b) 2 only (c) Divergence of North Atlantic Drift from
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 eastern coast of Greenland. (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 and 2 (b) Only two
(d) Convergence of Irminger current and (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Only three (d) Neither 1 nor 2
57. With reference to plate tectonics theory, north Atlantic Drift.
(d) All four
consider the following statements 66. With reference to River Satluj, consider the
1. It was proposed by American geologist following statements:
63. Agra and Darjeeling, despite sharing the
Harry Hess in 1961 60. Which of the following is the correct order 1. The Satluj River originates near
2. Plates are composed of both continental for lakes moving from North to South? same latitude, exhibit notable differences in Mansarovar in Tibet and goes through
and oceanic crust. Shipki La pass in the Himalayas.
(a) Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, Lake vegetation. Which of the following factors
3. The movement of the hot softened 2. River Satluj feeds the canal system of
mantle below the crust causes the plate Malawi and Lake Turkana primarily determines this disparity in
the Bhakra Nangal project.
movement. (b) Lake Turkana, Lake Victoria, Lake vegetation between the two regions? 3. River Ravi meets the Satluj near Harike
Which of the statements given above are
Tanganyika and Lake Malawi (a) Distribution of Land and Water as the right bank tributary.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria, Lake (b) Distance from the Sea
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only Malawi and Lake Turkana (c) Different longitudes (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Lake Turkana, Lake Victoria, Lake (d) Altitude of the region (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Malawi and Lake Tanganyika (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
58. Consider the following statements with
64. Consider the following countries:
reference to warm temperate eastern margin 61. Consider the following pairs:
1. Bangladesh 67. Consider the following statements regarding
climate:
River Waterfall Lakshadweep:
1. It experiences extreme temperatures 2. China
1. Narmada : Dhuandhar 1. The entire island group is built of coral
with scarce rainfall.
3. Pakistan deposits.
2. It is found in the south-eastern U.S.A. 2. Subarnarekha : Hundru
2. The maritime boundary between the
bordering the Gulf of Mexico and 4. Srilanka
3. Chambal : Chuliya Maldives and India (Lakshadweep) runs
Parana-Paraguay-Uruguay basin. 5. Myanmar
4. Mandovi : Dudhsagar through the Eight-degree channel.
3. This climate can only support the lowest
Which of the above given pairs are correctly How many of the above countries share land 3. Saddle Peak is the highest peak in the
form of vegetation, mosses, lichens, and
sedges. Lakshadweep Islands.
matched? boundaries with India?
How many of the above statements are How many of the above statements are
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) Two only correct?
correct?
(a) Only one (b) 2 and 3 only (b) Three only (a) One one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) Four only
(c) Only three (c) All three
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) All five
(d) None (d) None
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68. The Gandhi Sagar dam is constructed on 71. Consider the following statement with 73. Consider the following statements with 76. Consider the following statements with
which river? reference to change in atmospheric reference to the tropical cyclones: reference to Tropical Monsoon Climate:
1. Tropical Monsoon Climate receives
(a) Barakar temperature: Statement-I: It is extremely rare for tropical
heavy rainfall throughout the year.
(b) Krishna Statement I: Temperature in the troposphere cyclones to form within a few degrees of the
2. Forests in Tropical Monsoon Climate are
(c) Chambal and stratosphere tends to decrease with rise equator. usually evergreen forests.
(d) Bhagirathi in altitude. Statement-II: The Coriolis force is negligible Which of the statements given above is/are
at the equator. correct?
Statement II: Temperature tends to decrease
(a) 1 only
69. Consider the following statements with with height due to heat energy of the sun Which one of the following is correct in
(b) 2 only
radiated back from Earth. respect of the above statements?
reference to a particular climatic region: (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The summer is dry and warm, while Which one of the following is correct in
correct and Statement-II is the correct
there is rainfall in winter. respect of the above statements?
explanation for Statement-I 77. Consider the following statements:
2. Trees have small broad leaves and are (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
1. Google LLC has recently introduced
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
widely spaced leading to the absence of correct and Statement-II is the correct Gemma which is a new search engine.
correct and Statement-II is not the
shade. explanation for Statement-I. 2. Gemma will help in encrypting the
correct explanation for Statement-I online content that is not indexed by
3. This climate favours viticulture and wine (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is conventional search engines.
production is an economic activity here. correct and Statement-II is not the
incorrect Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the following climatic regions best correct explanation for Statement-I correct?
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
reflects the above-mentioned features? (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (a) 1 only
is correct
incorrect (b) 2 only
(a) Equatorial climate
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Polar climate (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
74. With reference to the 'Ol Chiki script', (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Savanna climate is correct
consider the following statements:
(d) Mediterranean climate 78. Which one of the following is a direct source
1. It is used to write Mundari language.
72. These are the most widespread forests of for the study of the interior of the earth?
2. It was devised by Pandit Raghunath
(a) Volcanic eruption
70. Consider the following statements with India. They are also called the monsoon Murmu. (b) Meteorite
reference to the Eastern Ghats and the forests and spread over the region receiving Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Gravitional field strength
Western Ghats: rainfall between 70 cm to 200 cm. Trees of correct? (d) Seismic activity

1. The highest peak of the Western Ghats is this forest type shed their leaves for about (a) 1 only
79. Consider the following statements regarding
Anaimudi. six to eight weeks in dry summer. These (b) 2 only
soil flow or solifluction:
2. The highest peak of the Eastern Ghats is forests exist, mostly in the eastern and (c) Both 1 and 2 1. Soil flow occurs when the soil is
Mahendragiri. rainier parts of the Peninsular plateau of the (d) Neither 1 nor 2 completely devoid of moisture.
country. The most dominant species of this 2. Soil flow is not possible in the tundra
3. The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet
and arid regions.
each other at the Nilgiri hills. forest are Bamboo, sal teak and peepal. 75. The term Hori Habba is used in the context
3. In Ireland, bog bursts are a related
Which of the statements given above is/are The above paragraph describes which types of
phenomenon.
correct? of vegetation? (a) tribal community in North East. How many of the statements given above are
(a) Tropical Evergreen Forests (b) tradition of bull sport in South India. correct?
(a) 1 only
(c) festival of harvest in eastern India. (a) Only one
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Tropical Deciduous Forests
(b) Only two
(c) Tropical Thorn Forests and Scrubs (d) tribal language on the verge of
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) All three
(d) Montane Forests extinction.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
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80. Which one of the statements given below is 83. Consider the following peninsular rivers: 86. Consider the following statements: 89. Consider the following statements:
not correct regarding Glacial Lake Outburst 1. Vaigai 1. Tokamak is an experimental machine 1. Entire India observes overhead sun on
Floods (GLOF)? designed to harness the energy of fusion the summer solstice of the northern
2. Sharavati
(a) They are associated with Glacial Lakes on the Earth. hemisphere.
3. Vamsadhara
formed over the moraine dammed 2. Joint European Torus is the first device 2. As compared to northern India, southern
How many of the rivers given above flow India experiences high temperatures
meltwater. to achieve controlled fusion power.
from east to west? throughout the year with small daily and
(b) Retreat and Expansion of Glacial Lakes Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Only one annual ranges.
increase the probability of GLOF. correct?
Which of the above can be attributed to the
(c) It is not advisable to practice slash-and- (b) Only two (a) 1 only
passing of the Tropic of Cancer roughly
burn farming in GLOF-prone areas. (c) All three (b) 2 only
through the central part of India?
(d) Presence of Black carbon can lessen the (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None (a) 1 only
chances of the formation of Glacial (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
Lakes.
(c) Both 1 and 2
84. Mohorovicic discontinutiy or Moho
87. Consider following passage: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
81. Recently, India has ranked 38th on the discontinuity lies between which of the
Soil A is found in arid and semi-arid regions
Logistics Performance Index 2023. This following? of western ghats and eastern coast and is 90. Consider the following statements with
Index is released by: (a) Inner core and outer core infertile due to lack in nitrogen and calcium. reference to the coastal climate in India:
(a) International Monetary Fund (b) Outercore and mantle Soil B develop in areas with high Statement-I: There is hardly any seasonal
(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and temperature and high rainfall and contains change in the distribution pattern of the
(c) Mantle and Crust
Development temperature in coastal areas.
(d) The lower crust and the upper crust large proportion of iron and aluminium.
(c) World Bank Statement-II: The oceans take much longer
Identify which of the above passage describe
(d) World Economic Forum to warm up or cool down than land mass.
soil A and soil B respectively?
85. Consider the following pairs: Which one of the following is correct in
(a) Laterite soil and Usara soil
82. Consider the following statements with respect of the above statements?
Name of Strait Water bodies
(b) Usara Soil and Laterite Soil
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
reference to the Tropical Evergreen forests: connected (c) Red Soil and Laterite soil correct and Statement-II is the correct
1. The trees, inside the Tropical Evergreen
1. Bering strait : Arctic Ocean and (d) Laterite soil and Red soil explanation for Statement-I
forests, do not shed their leaves.
Pacific Ocean (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
2. Pure stands of natural vegetation are not
88. Consider the following statements with correct and Statement-II is not the
found inside the Tropical Evergreen 2. Cook strait : Tasman sea and South
reference to Earthquake waves: correct explanation for Statement-I
Forests. pacific ocean
1. Both P wave and S wave are examples (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
3. In India these forests are found in the 3. Strait of Bab : Red Sea and Gulf of incorrect
of Surface waves
eastern slope of the Western Ghats, the (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
el Mandab Aden 2. Surface waves are more destructive in
hills of the northeastern region, and the is correct
Which of the pairs given above are correctly nature as compared to body waves
Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
matched? Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the statements given above are 91. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) is
correct?
correct? (a) Only one located in which of the following states?
(a) 1 only
(a) Only one (b) Only two (a) Telangana
(b) 2 only
(b) Only two (c) All three (b) Kerala
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) All three (c) Karnataka
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) None (d) Tamil Nadu
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92. Consider the following statements with 95. Consider the following statements 98. With reference to the National Commission
reference to Ocean currents: withregard to social forestry: for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), consider the
Statement I : Most of the hot deserts are following statements:
1. Urban forestry pertains to the raising and
formed on the western margins of 1. It is a constitutional body under Article
management of trees on public lands
continents. 338 of the constitution of India.
only. 2. It was separated from the National
Statement II: The presence of cold ocean
2. Agro-forestry is the raising of trees and Commission for ST by the 89th
current on the eastern margins of oceans
agriculture crops on the same land Constitutional Amendment Act.
leads to areas of less precipitation.
inclusive of the waste patches. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which one of the following is correct in correct?
respect of the above statements? 3. Community forestry involves the
(a) 1 only
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are raisingof trees on public, privately
(b) 2 only
correct and Statement-II is the correct owned orcommunity lands. (c) Both 1 and 2
explanation for Statement-I How many of the statements given above are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct?
correct and Statement-II is not the 99. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) Only one
correct explanation for Statement-1 tropical forest soils:
(b) Only two
1. These soils are rich in humus and fertile
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (c) All three in their natural state.
incorrect
(d) None 2. The deterioration of these soils is not
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
possible even after repeated vegetation
is correct cycles.
96. With reference to basic lava, consider the
Which of the statements given above is/are
following statements:
93. Consider the following countries: correct?
1. Latvia 1. It is highly fluid.
(a) 1 only
2. Lithuania 2. It leads to explosive eruptions. (b) 2 only
3. Netherlands 3. It commonly results in the formation of (c) Both 1 and 2
4. Estonia composite volcanoes. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
How many of the above borders with the Which of the statements given above is/are
100. Consider following statements with
Baltic Sea? correct?
reference to the favorable condition for
(a) Only one (a) 1 only formation of delta:
(b) Only two (b) 1 and 3 only 1. The presence of a large oxbow lake in
(c) Only three the river course is one of the favorable
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All four conditions for formation of delta.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The presence of steep gradient around
94. Consider the following pairs: the delta helps in consolidation of
97. Consider the following trees:
Martial art State sediments around delta.
1. Silambam : Tamil Nadu 1. Mahogany (Swietenia) Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Thang-ta : Sikkim 2. Greenheart (Chlorocardium rodiei) correct?
3. Gatka : Punjab 3. Baobab (Adansonia) (a) 1 only
How many of the above trees are tropical (b) 2 only
How many of the above pairs are correctly
(c) Both 1 and 2
matched? evergreen trees?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(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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