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| 2601. |
Barren island, the only active volcano in India is located in: |
| A. | Ritchie’s Archipelago |
| B. | Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| C. | Lakshadweep Islands |
| D. | Labyrinth Island |
| Answer» C. Lakshadweep Islands | |
| 2602. |
From which of the following continents, all three latitudes, i.e., Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn pass? |
| A. | North America |
| B. | Asia |
| C. | South America |
| D. | Africa |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2603. |
On which day sun - set does not occur for 24 hours in the region from the Arctic Circle to the North Pole? |
| A. | March 21 |
| B. | June 21 |
| C. | September 23 |
| D. | December 22 |
| Answer» C. September 23 | |
| 2604. |
In India, Tropic of Cancer does not pass through which of the following states? |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Maharastra |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» C. Gujarat | |
| 2605. |
How many districts are there in Uttar Pradesh? |
| A. | 79 |
| B. | 77 |
| C. | 73 |
| D. | 75 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2606. |
Mount St. Helens is an ‘active stratovolcano’ located in ________. |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | India |
| C. | United States of America |
| D. | Chile |
| Answer» D. Chile | |
| 2607. |
Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.What determines the thickness of the soil profile? |
| A. | Relief |
| B. | Time |
| C. | Flora-Fauna |
| D. | Climate |
| Answer» C. Flora-Fauna | |
| 2608. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the options given : List IList IIa. ErdkundeI. Alexander von Humboldtb. Anthropo-GeographieII. Jean Brunhesc. Geografia HumanaIII. Carl Ritterd. CosmosIV. Friedrich Ratzel |
| A. | a - II, b - III, c - I, d -IV |
| B. | a - IV, b - II, c - III, d -I |
| C. | a - III, b - IV, c - II, d-I |
| D. | a - I, b - III, c - IV, d-II |
| Answer» D. a - I, b - III, c - IV, d-II | |
| 2609. |
Above which layer of the atmosphere does the Exosphere lies? |
| A. | Troposphere |
| B. | Stratosphere |
| C. | Thermosphere |
| D. | Mesosphere |
| Answer» D. Mesosphere | |
| 2610. |
______ is an important copper ore mineral |
| A. | Galena |
| B. | Cassiterite |
| C. | Cinnabar |
| D. | Chalcocite |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2611. |
Other than India, how many other countries are associated with Chabahar port project? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» D. 4 | |
| 2612. |
Match List— I with List— II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-I (States of NE India) List-II (Location in Map) A. TripuraB. Mizoram C. Nagaland D. Manipur |
| A. | A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 |
| B. | A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 |
| C. | A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 |
| D. | A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2613. |
______ pass connects Uttarakhand and Tibet and is situated in the north of Gangotri. |
| A. | Shipki La |
| B. | Muling La |
| C. | Zoji La |
| D. | Bara Lacha La |
| Answer» C. Zoji La | |
| 2614. |
On which of the following date, winter solstice is observed in Southern Hemisphere? |
| A. | 5th August |
| B. | 10th August |
| C. | 15th february |
| D. | 21st June |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2615. |
Consider the following statements :1. Areas where rainfall exceeds 250 cm2. Annual temperature 25°C - 27°C3. Average humidity exceeds 75%4. Trees do not shed the leavesTo which one of the following types of vegetation does the above represent ? |
| A. | Tropical wet evergreen |
| B. | Tropical semi evergreen |
| C. | Tropical moist deciduous |
| D. | Tropical dry evergreen |
| Answer» B. Tropical semi evergreen | |
| 2616. |
In which of the following states is overgrazing responsible for land degradation? |
| A. | Jharkhand and Odissa |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan |
| C. | Punjab and Haryana |
| D. | Kerala and Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Punjab and Haryana | |
| 2617. |
66½ degrees north latitude marks what? |
| A. | Tropic of Cancer |
| B. | Tropic of Capricorn |
| C. | Arctic Circle |
| D. | Antarctic Circle |
| Answer» D. Antarctic Circle | |
| 2618. |
Assertion (A) : Proximity to the markets is a criterion for the operations of multinational corporations.Reason(R) : Multinational corporations carry on their operation for securing more profits. |
| A. | (A) is true but (R) is false |
| B. | (A) is false but (R) is false |
| C. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A) |
| D. | Both (A) and (R) are false |
| Answer» B. (A) is false but (R) is false | |
| 2619. |
A deep trench on the ocean floor is called ________. |
| A. | Ridges |
| B. | Crest |
| C. | Trough |
| D. | Continental Shelf |
| Answer» C. Trough | |
| 2620. |
Arrange the following gases present in the atmosphere in the decreasing order of volume:A. HeliumB. OxygenC. NitrogenD. ArgonSelect the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | C, B, A, D |
| B. | B, C, D, A |
| C. | C, B, D, A |
| D. | B, C, A, D |
| Answer» D. B, C, A, D | |
| 2621. |
______ is an equatorial belt of low atmospheric pressure where the trade winds converge. |
| A. | Moraine |
| B. | La Nina |
| C. | El Nino |
| D. | Doldrums |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2622. |
Identify the atmospheric layer from the given features A and B:A. Meteorites burn up in this layer on entering from the space.B. Temperature declines with increasing height in this layer. |
| A. | Mesosphere |
| B. | Thermosphere |
| C. | Troposphere |
| D. | Stratosphere |
| Answer» B. Thermosphere | |
| 2623. |
Our solar system consists of how many planets? |
| A. | 8 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» B. 10 | |
| 2624. |
Match the following:PhilosopherHypothesis about origin of the Eartha. Immanuel KantI. Tidalb. LaplaceII. Gaseousc. ChamberlinIII. Nebulard. James JeansIV. Planetesimal |
| A. | a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV |
| B. | a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II |
| C. | a-IV, b-I, c-III, d-II |
| D. | a-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2625. |
Consider the following statements relating to cyclone, anti cyclone and trade wind :1. The wind direction is clockwise in the cyclone of northern hemisphere2. The planetary wind that blows from north-east to north-west is known as north-east trade wind3. The wind direction is anti clockwise in the anticyclone of southern hemisphere4. Both westerlies and trade winds originate from sub-tropical highsWhich of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 2626. |
According to Triwartha 'Aw' type of climate is found in which of the following region in Maharashtra? |
| A. | Konkan Region |
| B. | Nashik and Pune region |
| C. | Marathwada and Vidharbha |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 2627. |
Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan i situated along the coast of which one of the following seas? |
| A. | Black sea |
| B. | Levantine Sea |
| C. | Caspian Sea |
| D. | Aral Sea |
| Answer» D. Aral Sea | |
| 2628. |
McMohan line forms the boundary between |
| A. | India and China |
| B. | India and Pakistan |
| C. | India and Myanmar |
| D. | India and Nepal |
| Answer» B. India and Pakistan | |
| 2629. |
How much the maritime distance between India and Europe was reduced after the construction of the Suez Canal? |
| A. | 5,000 km |
| B. | 7,000 km |
| C. | 8,000 km |
| D. | 10,000 km |
| Answer» C. 8,000 km | |
| 2630. |
______ is the only active volcano in South Asia. |
| A. | Dhinodhar Hills |
| B. | Barren Island |
| C. | Tosham Hills |
| D. | Narcondam Island |
| Answer» C. Tosham Hills | |
| 2631. |
Given below are two statements :Assertion (A): According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1993, there were 16.5 million deaths due to infectious diseases worldwide.Reason (R): Urbanisation without health planning leads to the spread of diseases.Select from the codes given below: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true. |
| Answer» C. (A) is true but (R) is false. | |
| 2632. |
On which day of the year is the earth farthest from the sun, at a position called aphelion? |
| A. | 4 July |
| B. | 23 October |
| C. | 16 August |
| D. | 12 May |
| Answer» B. 23 October | |
| 2633. |
Identify the continent from the given features A and B:A. It is the smallest continent that lies entirely in the Southern Hemisphere.B. It is also called an 'Island continent'. |
| A. | South America |
| B. | Africa |
| C. | Antarctica |
| D. | Australia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2634. |
How many latitudes are there in total? |
| A. | 66 |
| B. | 90 |
| C. | 180 |
| D. | 360 |
| Answer» D. 360 | |
| 2635. |
"Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over."Which of the following regions is described in the above passage? |
| A. | Savannah |
| B. | Equatorial |
| C. | Monsoon |
| D. | Mediterranean |
| Answer» C. Monsoon | |
| 2636. |
Brightest planet of our solar system is |
| A. | Mars |
| B. | Venus |
| C. | Jupiter |
| D. | Mercury |
| Answer» C. Jupiter | |
| 2637. |
_____is the only active volcano in India. |
| A. | Andaman Island |
| B. | Nicobar Island |
| C. | Barren Island |
| D. | Pamban Island |
| Answer» D. Pamban Island | |
| 2638. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I(Climate type in letter code) List II(Major area) A. Aw1. Central California B.Af2.Indian Sub-Continent C.Cs3.North and South of Amazon Forests D.Am4.Western Equatorial Africa |
| A. | A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2 |
| B. | A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3 |
| C. | A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2 |
| D. | A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 |
| Answer» D. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 | |
| 2639. |
A sector between the two longitudinal lines is known by which of the following name? |
| A. | Belt |
| B. | Gore |
| C. | Time block |
| D. | Time box |
| Answer» C. Time block | |
| 2640. |
In which two layers of the Earth does the "The Gutenberg Discontinuity" lies? |
| A. | The crust and the mantle |
| B. | The mantle and the core |
| C. | The upper and lower mantle |
| D. | The inner and outer core |
| Answer» C. The upper and lower mantle | |
| 2641. |
During the solar eclipse, which of the following is at the centre? |
| A. | Earth |
| B. | Moon |
| C. | Sun |
| D. | Any other planet |
| Answer» C. Sun | |
| 2642. |
In the wild, giant pandas are now only found in ______. |
| A. | Singapore |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Indonesia |
| D. | China |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2643. |
After the full moon, the next fourteen days where the moon grows thinner and thinner and becomes invisible is called _________. |
| A. | Waxing phase of the moon |
| B. | Waning phase of the moon |
| C. | Increasing phase of the moon |
| D. | Growing phase of the moon |
| Answer» C. Increasing phase of the moon | |
| 2644. |
Given below are two statements:Statement I: Due to an increase of pressure near the ocean bottom, the density also increases from the surface towards the depth.Statement II: If light surface water is driven away by winds, dense sub-surface water upwells on the surface.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | Both Statement I and Statement II are true |
| B. | Both Statement I and Statement II are false |
| C. | Statement I is correct but Statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true |
| Answer» B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false | |
| 2645. |
Maharashtra plateau is made of mainly which of the following rocks? |
| A. | Dharvar |
| B. | Cudappah |
| C. | Basalt |
| D. | Granite |
| Answer» D. Granite | |
| 2646. |
Earth's crust mainly contains ________. |
| A. | Bauxite |
| B. | Manganese |
| C. | Silica |
| D. | Iron |
| Answer» D. Iron | |
| 2647. |
Name of the capital of the newly formed state of Andhra Pradesh is |
| A. | Amaravati |
| B. | Secunderabad |
| C. | Hyderabad |
| D. | Vishakhapatnam |
| Answer» B. Secunderabad | |
| 2648. |
Match the following:ChannelLocationa. 10 DegreeI. Separates Little Andaman from Greater Andamanb. 8 DegreeII. Separates Minicoy from main Lakshadweepc. 9 DegreeIII. Separates Andaman from Nicobard. Duncan PassageIV. Separates Minicoy from Maldives |
| A. | a-III, b-II, c-IV, d-I |
| B. | a-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I |
| C. | a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II |
| D. | a-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II |
| Answer» C. a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II | |
| 2649. |
At the location of which city in Assam, the river Brahmaputra goes southbound breaking away from its westward course and enters into Bangladesh? |
| A. | Dhubri |
| B. | Tezpur |
| C. | Barpeta |
| D. | Bongaigaon |
| Answer» B. Tezpur | |
| 2650. |
On high temperatures, gas-melt rock content located below the surface of the Earth is called ___________ |
| A. | Hot Spring (Hot Waterfall) |
| B. | Lava |
| C. | Mica (Asbestos) |
| D. | Magma |
| Answer» E. | |