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| 1901. |
The Renaissance, a movement which stressed the ideas of the classical world, has beendescribed as ending the…………………. |
| A. | ancient era |
| B. | medieval era |
| C. | modern era |
| D. | post-modern era |
| Answer» C. modern era | |
| 1902. |
The imaginary line on the earth's surface, which closely follows the 180 º meridian, is called the |
| A. | International Date Line |
| B. | Tropic of Cancer |
| C. | Equator |
| D. | Prime Meridian |
| Answer» B. Tropic of Cancer | |
| 1903. |
The rate of infiltration normally declines rapidly during the early part of rainstorm event and reaches a constant value after several hours of rainfall. The factors responsible for this phenomenon are the filling of fine soil pores with water, which reduces capillary forces moistened soil, clay particles to swell and reduce the size of pores raindrop impact breaking up with soil clumps, splashing fine particles into pores |
| A. | I, II |
| B. | I, III |
| C. | II, III |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1904. |
The most pleasant elements i.e. summer temperatures rarely above 40� and winters are fairly mild, occur in the |
| A. | tropical mid-latitude zone |
| B. | sub-tropical latitude zone |
| C. | temperature mid-latitude zone |
| D. | sub-temperature latitude zone |
| Answer» D. sub-temperature latitude zone | |
| 1905. |
Dark coloured soil with high water holding capacity is considered highly productive as it contains: |
| A. | High clay content |
| B. | Sand and calcium |
| C. | Clay and humus |
| D. | Silt and earthworms |
| Answer» D. Silt and earthworms | |
| 1906. |
In which year West Dinajpur district of West Bengal was divided into two districts namely North Dinajpur and South Dinajpur? |
| A. | 1991 |
| B. | 1990 |
| C. | 1992 |
| D. | 1994 |
| Answer» D. 1994 | |
| 1907. |
Match List I with List II:List I - Land FormsList II - Agents of DenudationsA) MonadnocksI) WindB)Blind ValleyII)GlacierC)DrumlinIII)RiverD)DreikantesIV)Groundwater Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I |
| B. | A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I |
| C. | A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II |
| D. | A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III |
| Answer» B. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I | |
| 1908. |
Cotton is best grown on black lava soils called. |
| A. | Regur |
| B. | Lateritic soils |
| C. | Regolith |
| D. | Rangamati |
| Answer» B. Lateritic soils | |
| 1909. |
‘Cotopaxi’ is an active volcano situated in |
| A. | Sicily |
| B. | Hawaii |
| C. | Andes |
| D. | Rockies |
| Answer» D. Rockies | |
| 1910. |
In the atmosphere, highest amount of ozone gas is present in |
| A. | Troposphere |
| B. | Mesosphere |
| C. | Stratosphere |
| D. | Thermosphere |
| Answer» D. Thermosphere | |
| 1911. |
_______ is the frozen water part of the Earth water system. |
| A. | Lithosphere |
| B. | Troposphere |
| C. | Mesosphere |
| D. | Cryosphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1912. |
In which direction the Earth rotates around axis ? |
| A. | North to South |
| B. | East to West |
| C. | West to East |
| D. | Randomly |
| Answer» D. Randomly | |
| 1913. |
Most of the atmospheric Ozone is found in which layer of the atmosphere? |
| A. | Stratosphere |
| B. | Thermosphere |
| C. | Mesosphere |
| D. | Troposphere |
| Answer» B. Thermosphere | |
| 1914. |
In which of the following states is the Azhikkal seaport situated? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 1915. |
Planets are kept in motion in respective orbit by __________. |
| A. | Rotation of earth around its axis |
| B. | Gravitation and Centrifugal Force |
| C. | Gravitation and centripetal force |
| D. | Rotation and density |
| Answer» C. Gravitation and centripetal force | |
| 1916. |
Bundestag' and 'Bundesrat are the two Houses of Legislature in |
| A. | Belgium |
| B. | France |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | Denmark |
| Answer» D. Denmark | |
| 1917. |
India shares its land boundaries with which countries in the east? |
| A. | China, Nepal and Bhutan |
| B. | Bhutan and Afghanistan |
| C. | Myanmar and Bangladesh |
| D. | Pakistan and Afghanistan |
| Answer» D. Pakistan and Afghanistan | |
| 1918. |
Palk Strait is located between |
| A. | India and Pakistan |
| B. | India and Bangladesh |
| C. | India and Sri Lanka |
| D. | India and Maldives |
| Answer» D. India and Maldives | |
| 1919. |
Name the longest river in Asia. |
| A. | Amazon |
| B. | Yenisei |
| C. | Nile |
| D. | Yangtze |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1920. |
Air moves from the region where the air _______. |
| A. | Humidity is high to the region where the humidity is low |
| B. | Pressure is low to the region where the pressure is high |
| C. | Pressure is high to the region where the pressure is low |
| D. | Humidity is low to the region where the humidity is high |
| Answer» D. Humidity is low to the region where the humidity is high | |
| 1921. |
Match the following:(A) Strait of Gibraltor(i) Between Indonesia & Malaysia(B) Strait of Malacco(ii) Between Gulf of Persia and Gulf of Oman (C) Strait of Bering(iii) Between Africa and Europe(D) Strait of Hormuz(iv) Between Asia and North America |
| A. | (A) - (iii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (ii) |
| B. | (A) - (iii), (B) - (i), (C) - (iv), (D) - (ii) |
| C. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (iii), (C) - (ii), (D) - (i) |
| D. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (i) |
| Answer» C. (A) - (iv), (B) - (iii), (C) - (ii), (D) - (i) | |
| 1922. |
One natural phenomenon which cannot be predicted is: |
| A. | Floods |
| B. | Cyclonic storms |
| C. | Rain |
| D. | Earthquake |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1923. |
Approximately, what is the normal rate of temperature rise with depth from the surface of the Earth to the interior of the Earth? |
| A. | 1°C per 185 meter |
| B. | 1°C per 185 feet |
| C. | 1°C per 32 meter |
| D. | 1°C per 32 feet |
| Answer» D. 1°C per 32 feet | |
| 1924. |
In the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as they increase marine productivity by bringing the1. decomposer microorganisms to the surface.2. nutrients to the surface.3. bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and3 | |
| 1925. |
Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A): The locational - climatic factors put Mackinder's Heartland at a relative disadvantage as compared to certain other larger and well to do areas of the world. Reasons (R): Heartland was a region of permanent difficulties because of its location and resultant extreme climate. In the light of the above Statements. choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is correct but (R) is not correct |
| D. | (A) is not correct but (R) is correct |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 1926. |
Mistral is a cold wind which blows down the valley of: |
| A. | Volga |
| B. | Rhine |
| C. | Rhone |
| D. | Seine |
| Answer» D. Seine | |
| 1927. |
In which of the following states are Dafla Hills mainly spread? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» D. West Bengal | |
| 1928. |
Ozone layer, which absorbs the ultra-violet radiation, is found in which one of the following layers of the atmosphere? |
| A. | Ionosphere |
| B. | Troposphere |
| C. | Mesosphere |
| D. | Stratosphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1929. |
'Jog falls' is located on which river? |
| A. | Narmada |
| B. | Krishna |
| C. | Godavari |
| D. | Sharavati |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1930. |
'Imphal Basin' surrounded by Manipur hills is a fine example of |
| A. | Lacustrine plain |
| B. | Loess plain |
| C. | Glacial plain |
| D. | Alluvial plain |
| Answer» B. Loess plain | |
| 1931. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List - I (Tropical cyclones) List - II (Country) A. Baguio 1. Australia B. Hurricanes 2. China C. Typhoons 3. Philippines D. Willy-Willies 4. United States of America |
| A. | 3, B) 4, C) 1, D) 2 |
| B. | 3, B) 4, C) 2, D) 1 |
| C. | 2, B) 3, C) 4, D) 1 |
| D. | 2, B) 1, C) 3, D) 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, B) 3, C) 4, D) 1 | |
| 1932. |
Consider the statement A and B on permanent winds and choose the correct option:A. These winds blow constantly throughout the year in a particular direction.B. Westerlies and Easterlies are examples of these winds. |
| A. | A is true, B is false. |
| B. | A is false, B is true. |
| C. | Both A and B are true. |
| D. | Both A and B are false. |
| Answer» D. Both A and B are false. | |
| 1933. |
In which country is the port of Hambantota located? |
| A. | India |
| B. | Pakistan |
| C. | Myanmar |
| D. | Sri Lanka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1934. |
Indori river rises near |
| A. | Krunal |
| B. | Kaithal |
| C. | Mewat Hills |
| D. | karnal |
| Answer» D. karnal | |
| 1935. |
Quartzite is formed from |
| A. | basalt |
| B. | gneiss |
| C. | mudstone |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1936. |
If a place is affected by Tide at 6:00 AM Monday, normally at what time the same place will be affected by Ebb? |
| A. | 6:26 PM Monday |
| B. | 6:52 AM Tuesday |
| C. | 12:13 PM Monday |
| D. | 00:26 AM Tuesday |
| Answer» D. 00:26 AM Tuesday | |
| 1937. |
"Oder-Neisse Line" is a boundary between which of the following countries? |
| A. | Israel and Philistines |
| B. | Germany and Poland |
| C. | China and Vietnam |
| D. | Mexico and USA |
| Answer» C. China and Vietnam | |
| 1938. |
Identify the various layers of the earth in order from interior to the outermost layer : |
| A. | Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core |
| B. | Mantle, crust, outer core, inner core |
| C. | Inner core, outer core, crust, mantle |
| D. | Inner core, outer core, mantle, crust |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1939. |
Match List-I and List-Il and select the correct answer from the code given below List - IList - IIA. Golden Triangle1. MyanmarB. Bermuda Triangle2. Opium production area in South East AsiaC. Rice bowl of Far East3. ChinaD. Red Basin4. North Atlantic Ocean |
| A. | A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1 |
| B. | A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3 |
| C. | A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1 |
| D. | A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2 |
| Answer» C. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1 | |
| 1940. |
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List - I(Cities)List – II(Rivers)A. Paris1. ParaguayB. Kinshasa2. Chao PhrayaC. Bangkok3. Zaire (Cango)D. Asunion4. Seine |
| A. | A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3 |
| B. | A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 |
| C. | A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 |
| D. | A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 |
| Answer» B. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 | |
| 1941. |
On which planet’s movements does the Simhastha depend? |
| A. | Saturn |
| B. | Jupiter |
| C. | Neptune |
| D. | Mars |
| Answer» C. Neptune | |
| 1942. |
An event in which hot sea waves flowing from the Peruvian coastal region is called ________. |
| A. | Indian Ocean Dipole |
| B. | El Nino |
| C. | Madden-Julian Oscillation |
| D. | La Nina |
| Answer» C. Madden-Julian Oscillation | |
| 1943. |
Consider the following statements:1. The winds which blow between 30° N and 60° S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies.2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies.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 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1944. |
In which of the following states the saddle peak is situated? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Andaman and Nicobar |
| C. | Goa |
| D. | Coconut Island |
| Answer» C. Goa | |
| 1945. |
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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1946. |
Planet Neptune has________ known moons? |
| A. | 13 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» B. 4 | |
| 1947. |
In which of the following layers of the atmosphere are the incoming meteors mainly disintegrated? |
| A. | Troposphere |
| B. | Stratosphere |
| C. | Mesosphere |
| D. | Thermosphere |
| Answer» D. Thermosphere | |
| 1948. |
In which sea maximum salanity is obtained? |
| A. | Dead Sea |
| B. | Red Sea |
| C. | Indian Ocean |
| D. | Arab Sea |
| Answer» B. Red Sea | |
| 1949. |
Gulf of Aden is located in ________. |
| A. | Indian Ocean |
| B. | Pacific Ocean |
| C. | Arctic Ocean |
| D. | Antarctic Ocean |
| Answer» B. Pacific Ocean | |
| 1950. |
An up fold in rock is: |
| A. | graben |
| B. | hborse |
| C. | anticline |
| D. | syncline |
| Answer» D. syncline | |