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1. Choose the correct statements?(i) Venus and Uranus rotate west to east about their axes.(ii) Earth’s axis of rotation is included at 66 ½° from the planet ecliptic.

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

2. Which one of the following statement is not correct?(i) Side real month is 27 ½ days(ii) Coming of moon in between the Sun and the Earth and obscuring a part or whole of the moon is called lunar eclipse.

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

3. Which of the following Statements is/are correct?(i) The temperature at Stratopause is 0°(ii) Ionosphere contains the electrically charged Ions that reflects the radio waves

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

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4. Which of the following factors affect the distribution of incoming solar radiation on earth surface?(i) Latitude(ii) Longitude(iii) Altitude(iv) Albedo

a) (i), (ii) and (iii).

b) (ii) and (iii).

c) (i) and (iii).

d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).

5. Which of the following statement is/are correct about radiation inversion?(i) Rapid radiation leads to looking of air close to the surface.(ii) It is common in plains during summer season.

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

6. Isobars are(i) Lines joining same pressure places.(ii) Drawn on the basis of actual pressure of a place.

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

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7. Choose the incorrect statement?(i) Horse latitude is located between 30° and 40° North and South latitudes.(ii) It is nothing but subtropical high pressure belt.

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

8. Which of the following Statements is/are correct?(i) Altostratus is the medium cloud.(ii) Cumulus clouds are also called as wool clouds

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

9. Choose the correct pair?(i) Sleet – precipitation in the form of ice pellets(ii) Hail – mass of ice without layered structure.

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

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10. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?(i) Dogger Bank – Atlantic Ocean(ii) Grand Bank – Pacific Ocean

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

11. Choose the wrong Statement?

a) Igneous rocks are primary rocks.

b) Lithification is an important process in the formation of sedimentary rocks.

c) Quartzite and schist are metamorphic rocks.

d) None of the above.

12. Consider the following pairs;

	Minerals	Compositions
1	Amphibole	Calcium- Magnesium- Iron Silicate
2	Mica	Magnesium- Iron- Aluminium- Silicate
3	Quartz	Silicon Dioxide

Which 1 of the above pair/pairs is / are correctly matched?

a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2, and 3.

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13. With reference to seismic waves. Consider the following statements:P- Waves travel through a solid rock faster than sound waves travelling through air.S – Waves travel at about half the speed of P-Waves.

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

14. Among the following elements, which one is the highest amount in the composition of basalt rock?

a) Aluminium.

b) Calcium.

c) Iron.

d) Silicon.

15. Consider the following statements:(i) Tropical cyclones occur only in oceanic areas where the sea temperature exceeds 33°C.(ii) In order to achieve the rotational component, the tropical cyclone must be spawned at least 5°N or 5°S of the equator.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

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16. Consider the following phenomena:(i) Shifting of the sub-tropical high pressure belt towards the equator.(ii) Lower sea-surface temperatures in the eastern North Atlantic.(iii) Expansion of the circumpolar westerly vortex.

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) and (iii) only.

c) (i) and (iii) only.

d) (i), (ii), (iii)

17. Consider the following statements:(i) The Jet Streams are located near the altitude of the tropopause.(ii) The Polar Front Jet Stream is evident throughout the year, but the subtropical Jet Stream is strong only during the half-year centred on winter.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

18. Consider the following statements:(i) The Mid – Atlantic Ridge surfaces above the sea level in Iceland.(ii) The Scan Andreas fault is a transform fault.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

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19. Consider the following statements:(i) The walker circulation weakens during El Nino events.(ii) El Nino events often result in folding in California.(iii) During El Nino years, there are fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) and (iii).

c) (i) and (iii).

d) (i), (ii) and (iii).

20. Consider the following:(i) Jammu Hills(ii) Mikir Hills(iii) Zaskar RangeWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) (i) and (iii).

d) (i), (ii) and (iii).

21. Which of the following is the Himalayan pass Shipki La located?

a) Chandra Valley.

b) Hunza Valley.

c) Nurbra Valley.

d) Sutlej Valley.

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22. 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.

23. Consider the following statements:(i) Nokrek Biosphere Reserve contains tropical wet evergreen forest type of vegetation.(ii) The river Pindar flows through Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

24. 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.

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25. 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

26. Consider the following statements:(i) Cherrapunji is located on the south side of Garo hills.(ii) Cherrapunji is about 1700m above mean sea level.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

27. Between which one of the following pairs of Islands in Duncan 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.

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28. Which one of the following types of volcanic eruptions is not usually explosive?

a) Pelen.

b) Hawaiian.

c) Stromobolian.

d) Vulcanian.

29. Which one of the following is the correct statement?The boundary zone between the North American plate and the Eurasian plate exhibits conditions of.

a) Convergence.

b) Divergence.

c) Sinking.

d) Sliding.

30. Consider the following:(i) Harz mountains.(ii) Vosges mountains.(iii) Eastern highlands of Madagascar.Which of the above are block mountains?

a) (i) and (ii) only.

b) (ii) and (iii) only.

c) (i) and (iii) only.

d) (i), (ii) and (iii).

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31. Which one of the following is the correct statement?Granite of plutonic origin consists essentially of.

a) Shale, Conglomerate and Sandstone.

b) Quartz, Schist and Phylite.

c) Biotite, Hornblende and Quartz.

d) Quartz, Feldspar and Mica.

32. In which geological period did the shallow sea reptile Ichthyosaurus first appear?

a) Silurian.

b) Devonian.

c) Triassic.

d) Ordovician.

33. Consider the following statements:(i) The variation in average annual range of temperature at 15th latitude of Southern Hemisphere is much less than that at 15° latitude of Northern Hemisphere.(ii) At latitude poleward of 35°, the incoming radiation exceeds the outgoing radiation in Northern Hemisphere, whereas in Southern Hemisphere, the outgoing radiation exceeds the Incoming radiation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

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34. Consider the following statements:(i) In the tropical rain forest of Brazil, the average diurnal range of temperature is much greater than the average annual range of temperature.(ii) In the humid sub-tropical climate of Kyushu island of Japan, the rainfall for the year almost totals that of the rainfall in tropical rain forest.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

35. Which one of the following climates is found in coastal areas of California in North America, Central Chile in South America and South-West tip of West Australia?

a) Tropical savannah.

b) Mediterranean.

c) Humid continental.

d) Low-latitude steppe.

36. Consider the following statements:(i) A hurricane acquires its spin from the Carioles effect.(ii) The diameter of the hurricane decreases as it moves away from low latitudes.(iii) The diameter of a hurricane is never below 150 km.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) and (iii) only.

c) (i) and (iii) only.

d) (i), (ii) and (iii).

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37. Consider the following statements:(i) The sub-tropical jet stream is evident throughout the year but the polar front jet stream is strong only during the half-year centred on winter.(ii) The migration of Equatorial Low (ITCZ) into the Southern Hemisphere in January is far less pronounced than migration into the Northern Hemisphere in July.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

38. Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall?

a) Kolkata > Ahmedabad > Allahabad.

b) Kolkata > Allahabad > Ahmedabad.

c) Allahabad > Kolkata > Ahmedabad.

d) Ahmedabad > Kolkata > Allahabad.

39. Which type of climate(s) prevail(s) in the long corridor (Leeward side) of the western Ghats and the Nilgiri Hills?

a) Tropical wet and dry climate.

b) Tropical wet and dry with winter rain.

c) Tropical semi-arid steppe.

d) Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest.

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40. Temperate Cyclones are characterized by which of the following:

a) Fronts.

b) Diverging winds.

c) Dry winds.

d) Hot winds.

41. Consider the following:(i) Andes mountains.(ii) New Zealand.(iii) Philippines.(iv) Taiwan.Which of the above is/are parts(s) of the Pacific Ring of Fire?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) and (iii) only.

c) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only.

d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).

42. When does escarpment develop?

a) When a block steps down along a fault plane.

b) When a block moves down vertically along a fault plane.

c) When a block moves horizontally along a fault plane.

d) When a block moves upward along a fault plane.

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43. What is a seismic zone extending at an angle of about 45° from the base of an ocean trench, down through lithosphere to the asthenosphere known as?

a) Appleton Layer.

b) Benioff Zone.

c) Conard Discontinuity.

d) Convergence Zone.

44. Consider the following statements:(i) The granite and gneisses give rise to red soil through weathering.(ii) The laterite soil contains the hydrated oxide of iron and aluminium.(iii) Both the red and laterite soils are poor in nitrogen but rich in potash and phosphorus.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) and (ii) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) (ii) and (iii).

d) (i), (ii) and (iii).

45. Which one of the following rivers has a cuspate delta?

a) Mississippi.

b) Niger.

c) Nile.

d) Tiber.

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46. Which of the following statement is not correct?

a) The largest known flood basalt region in the world is the Deccan trap area of peninsular India.

b) The largest flood basalt region in the United States of America is the Columbia Plateau.

c) The two shield volcanoes Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea have summit elevations of more than 6500m above sea level.

d) The island of Hawaii includes at least seven coalesced volcanic domes.

47. With reference to earthquakes which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

a) L waves travel along the surface of the earth’s crust.

b) As the waves propagate, they move material in a path parallel to the direction of movement.

c) S waves move objects at right angles to their direction of motion.

d) S waves propagate through even liquid material.

48. Consider the following statements:(i) General characteristics of westerlies are largely modified by cyclones and anticyclones(ii) Westerlies are the most dominant wind systems in middle latitudes.(iii) Westerlies become more vigorous in the southern hemisphere.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) and (ii) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) (ii) and (iii).

d) (i), (ii) and (iii).

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49. Collision-coalescence process of precipitation is applicable to:

a) Cirrus

b) Clouds that extend beyond freezing level.

c) Clouds that do not extent beyond freezing level.

d) All types of clouds.

50. The tropical cyclones do not occur close to the equator because of:

a) Weak Coriolis force.

b) Light and variable winds.

c) Excessive humidity.

d) Convective activity.

51. The following have been proposed as the climatic regions of India by Koppen:1. AMW.2. CWG.3. AS.4. E.Which of the following is the correct sequence of the climatic regions given above as they occur from south to north India?

a) 3-1-2-4.

b) 2-4-3-1.

c) 3-4-2-1.

d) 2-1-3-4.

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52. Consider the following statements in respect of formation of landforms in India:(i) Structurally, the Meghalaya Plateau is an extended part of the Deccan Plateau.(ii) The valley of Kashmir was formed in a synclinorium.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) and (ii) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) (ii) and (iii).

d) (i), (ii) and (iii).

53. ‘Syntaxial Bend’ is a feature of whichone of the following?

a) Himalayas.

b) Aravallis.

c) Satpuras.

d) Vindhyas.

54. Assertion(A): Hurricanes do notoriginate in South Atlantic Ocean and South-Eastern Pacific Ocean. Reason(R): In South Atlantic andSouth-Eastern Pacific Oceans, the Intertropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. A is false but R is true.

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55. Assertion(A): Greenland and Antarctica regions are permanent centres of thermal anti-cyclones. Reason(R): the high pressure is thecommon feature of Greenland and Antarctica because of the higher latitudes and free radiation

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. A is false but R is true.

56. Consider the following statements:(i) Subtropical high pressure cells move poleward in summer.(ii) In summer Mediterranean climate is under the influence of subtropical high pressure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) (i) and (ii) only.

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

57. The dry season in the tropical monsoon climate occurs when

a) The ITCS is not overhead.

b) The ITCS is overheated.

c) Cold air masses dominate the region.

d) Cold ocean currents shift into the region.

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58. The bulk of the Amazon River drainage basin is dominated by which one of the following climate classification?

a) Tropical Rain Forest.

b) Tropical Savanna.

c) Tropical Monsoon.

d) Humid Subtropical, Hot Summer Climates, Moist All year.

59. The Tropical Savanna climate has

a) The polar front all year – round.

b) The ITCZ in summer and the subtropical high in winter.

c) The ITCZ all year- round.

d) The polar front in winter and the subtropical high in summer.

60. Which of the following statements is correct regarding migration?

a) Females outnumber males in half the streams of inter-state migration.

b) Over half of the intra-state migrants moved from rural to rural areas.

c) Both a and b.

d) Neither a nor b.

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61. In the India context the term ‘De-notified tribes’ refers to:

a) Tribes which are aboriginals.

b) Nomadic tribes

c) Tribes practicing shifting cultivation

d) Tribes which were earlier classified as criminal tribes.

62. The tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar Islands belongs to the:

a) Australoid Race.

b) Caucasoid Race.

c) Mongoloid Race.

d) Negroid Race.

63. Which one of the following agriculture practices is eco-friendly?

a) Organic farming.

b) Shifting cultivation.

c) Cultivation of high yielding varieties.

d) Growing plants in glass-houses.

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64. (i). Term ‘Diatreme’ is used to indicateexposed batholith domes of Ranchi plateau. (ii). Shiprock which is surround by flat lying sedimentary racks of New Mexico is an example of diatreme which is exposed by the erosion of its enclosing sedimentary rocks.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

65. The coastline formed by the submergence of mountain ridge running parallel to the coast is known as

a) Dalmation Coast.

b) Ria Coast.

c) Flord Coast.

d) Haff Coast.

66. Consider the following statements:(i) Among the major oceans, Indian Oceans is warmer than the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in both the hemisphere.(ii) The average surface temperature of Pacific Oceans is higher than that of the Atlantic Oceans in the southern hemisphere.(iii) Among the major oceans, the Atlantic Oceans is the coldest in the equatorial region.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) and (ii) only.

b) (iii) and (iv).

c) (ii) and (iii).

d) (i), (ii) and (iii).

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67. There are some characteristic of a Coastal plain(i) Ancient Metamorphosed rocks.(ii) Cost highly indented.(iii) Highly fertile.(iv) Laterite hills are also there.Recognise the coastal plains

a) Gujarat plain.

b) Konkan plain.

c) Malabar plain.

d) Southern plain.

68. Vedanthangal, Ranganathitoo, Sultanpur and Bharatpur area famous for them.

a) Wildlife sanctuaries.

b) Bird sanctuaries.

c) National parks.

d) Diamond cutting industries.

69. Excessive folding results in

a) Nappe Formation.

b) Block disintegration.

c) Geosyncline.

d) Reverse fault.

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70. Consider the following pairs of projects and related environmental problems:(i) River Valley project: water body induced seismicity.(ii) Mining project: Groundwater and surface water pollution.(iii) Thermal Power project: degradation of land.Which of the above pair(s) is/are correct matched?

a) (i), (ii) and (iii).

b) (ii) and (iii).

c) (i) and (ii).

d) (i) only.

71. _______ stream of migration dominates over all other streams in terms of volume of migration.

a) Rural Turn Over.

b) Rural – To – Urban.

c) Urban – To – Urban.

d) Urban – To – Rural.

72. Which of the following pair/pairs is/are wrong matched?(i) Types of Settlements: Geometrical shape formed by the arrangement of dwelling.(ii) Patterns of Settlements: Degree if dispersion or nucleation of the dwellings.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

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73. In the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as they increase the marine productivity by bringing the:(i) Decomposer Microorganisms to The Surface.(ii) Nutrients to The Surface.(iii) Bottom-Dwelling Organisms To- The Surface.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) and (ii) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) (ii) and (ii)

d) (iii) only.

74. Assertion(A): The eastern coast of India produces more rise than the western coast. Reason (R): The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false.

d) A is false but R is true.

75. Correct chronological order is

a) Dharwad, Kuddapah, Gondwana, Vindhyan.

b) Kuddapah, Dharwad, Gondwana, Vindhyan.

c) Kuddapah, Dharwad, Vindhyan ,Gondwana.

d) Dharwad, Kuddapah, Vindhyan ,Gondwana.

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76. What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?(i) It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.(ii) It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii)

d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

77. An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of Earth?

a) Does not exist at such distance.

b) Is neutralized by the attraction of the moon.

c) Provides the necessary speed for its steady motion.

d) Provides the necessary acceleration for its motion.

78. What is die difference between asteroids and comets?(i) Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.(ii) Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.(iii) Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.

a) (i) and (ii).

b) (i) and (iii) only.

c) (iii) only.

d) (i), (ii) and (iii).

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79. Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?

a) Rainfall throughout the year.

b) Rainfall in winter only.

c) An extremely short dry season.

d) A definite dry and wet season.

80. Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following?(i) Digging canal via Isthumus of Kra(ii) Travelling via Andaman sea(iii) Travelling via St of Malacca(iv) All the above

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii)

d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

81. The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where?

a) Warm and cold atmospheric currents meet.

b) Rivers drain out large amounts of fresh water into the sea.

c) Warm and cold oceanic currents meet.

d) Continental shelf is undulating.

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82. Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) and (iii) only.

c) (i) and (iii) only.

d) (i), (ii) and (iii).

83. “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders.”The above statement best describes which of the following regions?

a) African Savanna

b) Central Asian Steppe

c) North American Prairie

d) Siberian Tundra

84. Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

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85. Turkey is located between

a) Black Sea and Caspian Sea

b) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

c) Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea

d) Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea

86. What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?(i) Bangkok(ii) Hanoi(iii) Jakarta(iv) SingaporeSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 4-2-1-3

b) 3-2-4-1

c) 3-4-1-2

d) 4-3-2-1

87. Consider the following pairs

	Region often in news	Country
(i)	Chechnya	Russian Federation
(ii)	Darfur	Mali
(iii)	Swat Valley	Iraq

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

a) (i) only

b) (ii) and (iii) only

c) (i) and (iii) only

d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

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88. Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways?(i) Soil formation(ii) Prevention of soil erosion(iii) Recycling of waste(iv) Pollination of cropsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) (i), (ii), and (iii) only.

b) (i), (ii) and (iv) only.

c) (i) and (iv) only.

d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv).

89. Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?

a) Biosphere Reserve

b) Botanical Garden

c) National Park

d) Wildlife Sanctuary

90. Consider the following statements:(i) Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.(ii) Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudesWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) (i) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) Both (i) and (ii).

d) Neither (i) nor (ii).

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91. Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity:(i) Species richness(ii) Vegetation density(iii) Endemism(iv) Ethno-botanical importance(v) Threat perception(vi) Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditionsWhich three of the above are correct criteria in this context?

a) (i), (ii) and (vi).

b) (ii), (iii) and (iv).

c) (i), (iii) and (v).

d) (iii), (iv) and (vi).

92. Two Important Rivers:One with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area.Which one of the following could be this?

a) Bhitarkanika

b) Chandipur-On-Sea

c) Gopalpur-On-Sea

d) Simlipal

93. A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat.Which one of the following could be that animal?

a) Indian Wild Buffalo

b) Indian Wild Ass

c) Indian Wild Boar

d) Indian Gazelle

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94. The Himalayan Range is Very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?

a) It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth

b) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones

c) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region

d) It has less human interference

95. Consider the following:(i) Carbon dioxide(ii) Oxides of Nitrogen(iii) Oxides of SulphurWhich of the above is/are the emission/ emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?

a) (i) only

b) (ii) and (iii) only

c) (i) and (iii) only

d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

96. The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?

a) Presence of prominent troposphere turbulence and inflow of Chlorofluorocarbons

b) Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric’ clouds; and inflow of Chlorofluorocarbons

c) Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons

d) Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming

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97. Regarding “Carbon, Credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct?

a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol

b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota

c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission

d) Carbon credits are- traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United Nations Environment Programme

98. There is a concern: over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon?(i) Discharge of nutrients from the Estuaries.(ii) Run-off from the land during the monsoon.(iii) Upwelling in the seas.

a) (i) only

b) (ii) and (iii) only

c) (i) and (iii) only

d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

99. The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of:(i) Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots,(ii) Threatened plant and animal species.(iii) Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) (i) and (iii) only.

b) (ii) only.

c) (ii) and (ii)

d) (iii) only.

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100. Match the following List - I with Match List - II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists:

List – I		List – II
List – I		S.No.	Rainfall (mm)	Temperature (°C)
A	Cotton	(i)	1000 – 1500	40 - 60
B	Flax	(ii)	1500 – 2000	25 - 35
C	Sugar beet	(iii)	600 – 800	5 - 18
D	Jute	(iv)	500 – 1000	18 - 22
		(v)	500 – 600	18 - 22

A B C D

a) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)

b) (ii) (iii) (v) (iv)

c) (iv) (v) (ii) (i)

d) (iv) (iii) (v) (ii)