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| 2351. |
One of the below mentioned calamities is not a natural one. Identify it. |
| A. | Deforestation for urbanization |
| B. | Drought |
| C. | Earthquakes |
| D. | Floods |
| Answer» B. Drought | |
| 2352. |
A little gap is left between the head of the glaciated valley and the mass of the glacier ice. This gap is known as |
| A. | Bergs-chrund |
| B. | Arete |
| C. | Horn |
| D. | Cirque |
| Answer» B. Arete | |
| 2353. |
As per historical astronomy there are _____ zodiac divisions.A. 9B. 10C. 11D. 12 |
| A. | D |
| B. | B |
| C. | A |
| D. | C |
| Answer» B. B | |
| 2354. |
Consider the following statements:1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only.2. Only some cyclones develop an eye.3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10°C lesser than that of the surroundings.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 only | |
| 2355. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below :Assertion (A) : The present focussing on development of industry, infrastructure, energy generation etc.Reason (R) : Heavy investment facilitates economic development. |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A). |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not correct explanation of (A). | |
| 2356. |
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat? |
| A. | Sand deserts of northwest India |
| B. | Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir |
| C. | Salt marshes of western Gujarat |
| D. | Western Ghats |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2357. |
Capital city of Venezuela is ________. |
| A. | Nicosia |
| B. | San Salvador |
| C. | Quito |
| D. | Caracas |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2358. |
How many administrative sub-divisions are there in Haryana? |
| A. | 73 |
| B. | 93 |
| C. | 49 |
| D. | 62 |
| Answer» B. 93 | |
| 2359. |
Match the pairs of column A and column B:Column A (Soil Type)Column B (Crops)a. Mountainous soilI. Cerealsb. Black soilII. Cashewc. Desert soilIII. Appled. Laterite soilIV. Cotton |
| A. | a - I, b - II, c - IV, d - III |
| B. | a - IV, b - III, c - II, d - I |
| C. | a - II, b - I, c - III, d - IV |
| D. | a - III, b - IV, c - I, d - II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2360. |
23½ degrees south latitude marks what? |
| A. | Tropic of cancer |
| B. | Tropic of Capricorn |
| C. | Arctic circle |
| D. | Antarctic circle |
| Answer» C. Arctic circle | |
| 2361. |
In terms of land area, the world’s largest country is: |
| A. | India |
| B. | Canada |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | China |
| Answer» D. China | |
| 2362. |
Moribund Delta’ is a subdivision of which of the following Delta? |
| A. | Krishna – Godavari Delta |
| B. | Mahanadi Delta |
| C. | Bengal Delta |
| D. | Cauvery Delta |
| Answer» D. Cauvery Delta | |
| 2363. |
How many hours is one solar day |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 24 |
| C. | 18 |
| D. | 22 |
| Answer» C. 18 | |
| 2364. |
'Mawat' occurs due to |
| A. | north - west monsoon |
| B. | south - east monsoon |
| C. | north - east monsoon |
| D. | western disturbances |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2365. |
Consider the following statements about alluvial soils.1. One of the most important and fertile soils of India they support the growth of a wide variety of crops such as rice, wheat, sugarcane, cotton, jute, potato and vegetables.2. Alluvium are fine particles of rock materials carried in suspension and later deposited by the river in its bed and bank.3. Alluvial soils are not formed by the deposition of silt by the rivers.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 3 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 only | |
| 2366. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List – I(Koppen’s Climatic Type) List – II(Letter Code)A.Tropical wet1.AfB.Mid-latitude desert2.CsC.Mediterranean3.DfD.Humid continental4.BWk |
| A. | A – 1, B – 4, C - 2, D - 3 |
| B. | A – 1, B – 2, C – 4, D - 3 |
| C. | A – 3, B – 2, C – 4, D - 1 |
| D. | A – 3, B – 4, C – 2, D - 1 |
| Answer» B. A – 1, B – 2, C – 4, D - 3 | |
| 2367. |
Consider the statement in the context of Amphan Cyclone.1. Amphan affected the Sundarbans, a mangrove area around the India-Bangladesh border.2. Three districts in West Bengal - South and North 24 Parganas and East Midnapore - were very badly hit.Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below. |
| A. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 1 |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2368. |
At which meridian it will be midnight when it is 12 noon in Greenwich? |
| A. | 90° E |
| B. | 90° W |
| C. | 180° E |
| D. | 0° W |
| Answer» D. 0° W | |
| 2369. |
Difference between G.M.T. and I.S.T. is |
| A. | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| B. | 5 hours 30 minutes |
| C. | 6 hours 30 minutes |
| D. | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Answer» C. 6 hours 30 minutes | |
| 2370. |
Consider the following pairs:Regions sometimes mentioned in the newsCountry1. CataloniaSpain2. CrimeaHungary3. MindanaoPhilippines4. OromiaNigeriaWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 4 only | |
| 2371. |
Consider the following statements about the coastal plains of India.1. The western Coastal plains are an example of submerged coastal plain.2. Eastern Coastal plains provide for the natural condition for the development of ports and harbours.3. Eastern coastal Plain is broader and is an example of an emergent coast.4. Eastern Coastal Plain well developed deltas here, formed by the rivers flowing eastward in to the Bay of Bengal.Select the answer code. |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2372. |
Marquette range In U.S.A is known for : |
| A. | Uranium |
| B. | Copper |
| C. | Gold |
| D. | Iron ore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2373. |
Alteration of consciousness during deep sea diving is known as |
| A. | Raptures of the deep |
| B. | Martini Effect |
| C. | Nitrogen Narcosis |
| D. | All the three |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2374. |
Histogram is associated with which one of the following data distribution |
| A. | Discrete frequency distribution |
| B. | Continious frequency distribution |
| C. | Log - normal frequency distribution |
| D. | Un - classified data |
| Answer» C. Log - normal frequency distribution | |
| 2375. |
Coal mining in Jowai and Cherapunjee, done by family-members in the form of a long narrow tunnel, is known as: |
| A. | Skunk hole mining |
| B. | Rabbit hole mining |
| C. | Earthworm hole mining |
| D. | Rat hole mining |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2376. |
In which climatic condition, thorny bushes are formed? |
| A. | Cold Polar climate |
| B. | Humid Tropical climate |
| C. | Cold Tropical climate |
| D. | Dry Desertic climate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2377. |
How many oil refineries are there in Andhra Pradesh? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 1 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2378. |
It is mainly due to the gravitational effect of the __________ on the rotating earth that the level of water in the sea rises and falls. |
| A. | Venus |
| B. | Mercury |
| C. | Moon |
| D. | Sun |
| Answer» D. Sun | |
| 2379. |
Match the following:List - IList - II(a) Inter tropical convergencei. Equatorial calm(b) Polar frontii. Sub-tropical calm(c) Horse latitudesiii. Convergence of westerlies and polar easterlies(d) Doldrumsiv. Convergence of N.E. & S.E trades. |
| A. | a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i |
| B. | a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv |
| C. | a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i |
| D. | a - i, b - iii, c - iv, d - ii |
| Answer» D. a - i, b - iii, c - iv, d - ii | |
| 2380. |
In Rajasthan, Mahi river forms the boundary of which of the following districts? |
| A. | Banswara - Pratapgarh |
| B. | Pratapgarh - Dungarpur |
| C. | Dungarpur - Banswara |
| D. | Dungarpur - Udaipur |
| Answer» D. Dungarpur - Udaipur | |
| 2381. |
In which of the following geological periods the volcanic lava flow took place in the Deccan Plateau of India? |
| A. | Ordovician |
| B. | Cretaceous |
| C. | Carboniferous |
| D. | Miocene |
| Answer» C. Carboniferous | |
| 2382. |
A social science excursion trip in a school involved a visit to Ziro, Bombdila, Namdapha National Park, Tawang and Lelsang village. On which medium could you ask the students to mark the two states they had visited? |
| A. | Mizoram and Meghalaya on a map |
| B. | Manipur and Sikkim on a timeline |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur on a map |
| D. | Nagaland and Tripura on a time line |
| Answer» D. Nagaland and Tripura on a time line | |
| 2383. |
________ is a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic pole. |
| A. | Acaulis |
| B. | Alatus |
| C. | Albopictus |
| D. | Aurora |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2384. |
Consider the following:1. Electromagnetic radiation2. Geothermal energy3. Gravitational force4. Plate movements5. Rotation of the earth6. Revolution of the earthWhich of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 3, 5 and 6 only |
| C. | 2, 4, 5 and 6 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2385. |
Hyperion is the name of one of the moons of ______. |
| A. | Venus |
| B. | Jupiter |
| C. | Saturn |
| D. | Uranus |
| Answer» D. Uranus | |
| 2386. |
In the context of the mesosphere, which of the following statements is NOT correct? |
| A. | It is directly above the stratosphere. |
| B. | It is the third layer of the atmosphere. |
| C. | Meteorites burn up in this layer on entering from the space. |
| D. | Within the mesosphere, temperature increases with increasing height. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2387. |
Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other is labeled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A): the Aleutian Islands are a site of Volcanic eruptions.Reasons (R): Convergent plate margins are sites of volcanic eruptions.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) | |
| 2388. |
Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options.Assertion (A): It will be 7:30 pm in India when it is 2:00 pm in London.Reason (R): India is located east of Greenwich at 82º30′E.Select the correct option from the given alternatives. |
| A. | (A) is true, but (R) is false. |
| B. | (A) is false, but (R) is true. |
| C. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| D. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A). |
| Answer» D. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A). | |
| 2389. |
How much of the Earth's land surface is desert? |
| A. | 1 / 10th |
| B. | 1 / 5th |
| C. | 1 / 3rd |
| D. | 1 / 6th |
| Answer» D. 1 / 6th | |
| 2390. |
______ is the main soil problem in Haryana. |
| A. | Drought |
| B. | Soil erosion |
| C. | Earthquake |
| D. | Flood |
| Answer» C. Earthquake | |
| 2391. |
Equatorial low pressure belt is extended from |
| A. | 10° N–10° S |
| B. | 0°–5° N |
| C. | 5° N–5° S |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 2392. |
Consider the following statements in reference to Punjab Preservation of Subsoil Water Act, 2009.1. As per the Act, no farmer shall sow nursery of paddy before 10th day of May of the agricultural year or such other date as may be notified by the State Government by notification in the Official Gazette for any local area.2. Any farmer who contravenes the provisions of this Act shall be liable to a penalty of rupees ten thousand for every month, or part thereof, per hectare of the land till the period such contravention continues.Which of these statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 1 and 2 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» D. None | |
| 2393. |
Mount Dhupgai is the highest peak in the Satpura Range, which is located in _____. |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» D. Chhattisgarh | |
| 2394. |
Direction: The following item consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Statement (I)’ and the other as ‘Statement (II)’. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below:Statement (I): At present, the government sector is the largest consumer of information technology (IT) services in India. Statement (II): The Indian companies have outperformed NINC's in the total revenue and even IT export market share. In the light of the above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : |
| A. | Both Statement I and Statement II are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both Statement I and Statement II are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false | |
| 2395. |
______ river is believed to be the part of sapta sindhu region. |
| A. | Yamuna |
| B. | Saraswati |
| C. | Markanda |
| D. | Sahibi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2396. |
All the things we use or consume, except ______ are obtained from resources on this earth. |
| A. | energy from water |
| B. | energy from wind |
| C. | energy from friction |
| D. | energy from the sun |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2397. |
On 21st June, the Sun |
| A. | does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle |
| B. | does not set below the horizon at Antarctic Circle |
| C. | shines vertically overhead at noon on the Equator |
| D. | shines vertically overhead at the Tropic of Capricon |
| Answer» B. does not set below the horizon at Antarctic Circle | |
| 2398. |
_______ is/are harmful radiation emitted by the sun. |
| A. | Gamma rays |
| B. | Alpha rays |
| C. | Ultraviolet radiation |
| D. | Infrared radiation |
| Answer» D. Infrared radiation | |
| 2399. |
Consider the statements A, B, C on metamorphic rocks and choose the correct answer:A. When igneous and sedimentary rocks are subjected to heat and pressure they change to metamorphic rocks.B. Metamorphic rocks melt to form molten magma when subjected to great heat and pressure.C. Marble is a metamorphic rock. |
| A. | B and C are correct and A is incorrect |
| B. | A and B are correct and C is incorrect |
| C. | A, B, C all are correct |
| D. | A and C are correct and B is incorrect |
| Answer» D. A and C are correct and B is incorrect | |
| 2400. |
India's research station 'Maitri' is located in |
| A. | Australia |
| B. | Antarctica |
| C. | Europe |
| D. | Asia |
| Answer» C. Europe | |