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1. Consider the following factors:

1. Radiation

2. Conduction

3. Convection

Which of the above factors are responsible

for heating of earth's atmosphere?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

2. The term 'Albedo of the Earth' implies:

(a) Total amount of radiation reflected from

the lithosphere and atmosphere

(b) Total amount of radiation reflected from

lithosphere, hydrosphere and

atmosphere.

(c) Total amount of radiation reflected from

the ice covered area and clouds

(d) Total amount of radiation reflected from

the earth's atmosphere.

3. Consider the following pairs:

Original Rock Metamorphic Rock

1. Sandstone : Schist

2. Limestone : Marble

3. Granite : Gneiss

4. Shale : Slate

Which of the above is/are correctly

matched?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

4. Which of the following explains the

phenomenon of Aurora - a natural light

display is observed in higher latitudes?

(a) The magnetosphere is ionized and

excited by the disturbance of solar

winds.

(b) The particles in the ionosphere are

excited by the ultraviolet light.

(c) The phenomena of scattering takes place

over clouds due to solar winds.

(d) The stratospheric clouds of high altitude

refract the white light.

5. Consider the following climatic conditions:

1.

Winter rain

2. Dry summer

3. Shift in wind belts

4. Prominent orchard farming

Which one of the following climatic region

is characterised by above mentioned

features?

(a) China type

(b)

Laurentian type

(c) Mediterranean type

(d) British type

6. Consider the following statements about

Monosodium glutamate (MSG):

1. It is a non-essential amino acid.

2. It does not occur naturally.

3. It acts as a neurotransmitter in human

body.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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7. A meteorite is:

(a) a comet with a bright gaseous tail

(b) a piece of matter which burns and gets

converted into ash as it enters the Earths

atmosphere from outer space

(c) a piece of matter which does not burn

completely and reaches the surface of

the earth

(d)None of the above

8. Which of the following can be the

consequences of ocean floor mining?

1. Introduction of heavy metals in the food

chain of marine organisms

2.

Interference with the photosyntheticprocesses of phytoplankton.

3. Plate movements can result in severe

earthquakes.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

9. With reference to landform development

during different stages of a stream, consider

the following statements:

1. V-shaped valleys and waterfalls are

observed in the youth stage

2. In the mature stage, most of landscape is

at sea level

3. Waterfalls and rapids disappear in the

old stage

Select the correct answer using the codes

below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

10. Which of the following islands are not coral

islands?

1. Mauna Loa

2. Gilbert Island

3. St. Helena Island

4. Marshal Island


given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 3 and 4 only

11. Which of the following criterias were not

used under Socio Economic Caste Census,

2011 to estimate deprivation within the

country?1. SC/ST households

2. Those with no literate member above the

age of 25 years.

3. Female-headed households with no adult

4. Landless households


given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only(c) 4 only

(d) All the given criterias were used

12. With reference to igneous rocks,

consider the following statements:

1. While extrusive igneous rocks have

large grains, intrusive igneous rocks

have a fine grained structure.

2.

Acidic igneous rocks are less dense

and lighter in colour than basic

igneous rocks.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 and 2

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13. Consider the following statements:

1.

Solar eclipse occurs during a new

moon.

2. Lunar eclipse occurs during a full

moon.

3. During a total solar eclipse, the entire

sun is invisible from all parts of the

earth.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

1 and 3 only

(c)

3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

14. Which of the following factors affect the

salinity of an ocean?

1. Evaporation

2. Precipitation

3. Freezing of ice

4. Ocean currents

5. Wind

6. Pressure

Select the current answer using the code

given below.

(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

(b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

(c) 2, 3, 4 and 6 only

(d) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only

15. Consider the following micro-organisms:

1. Bacteria

2.

Fungi

3.

Protozoans

4.

Virus

Which of the above micro-organisms

contribute in soil development?

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

1, 2 and 4 only

(c)

1, 2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

16. With reference to the anti-dumping duty,


1. It is a tariff that a domestic government

imposes on foreign imports.

2. In India, it is recommended by the

Union Ministry of Commerce, while the

Union Finance Ministry imposes it.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

17. Caves, arch, stack and stump are landforms

formed by the action of which of the

following?

(a) Glaciers

(b) Winds in deserts

(c) Waves

(d)

River water

18. With reference to time zones, consider the

following statements:

1. Antarctica does not have a fixed time

zone as every line of longitude passes

through it.

2. The International Date Line perfectly

coincides with the 180 degree meridian.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

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19. With regard to earth's crust, consider the


1. Continental crust is denser than oceanic

crust.

2. Continental crust is basaltic in nature.

3. Oceanic crust subducts under the

continental crust during the collision of

plates.


correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

20. The IAP Healthphone Programme aims to:

(a)provide healthcare services on call on a

toll free number.

(b) address the issue of malnutrition among

women and children.

(c) link mobile phones with the Aadhar

number to provide subsidy for health

services.

(d) tackle the issue of life-style diseases.

21. Which of the following countries are part of

recently signed Motor Vehicle Agreement

with India?

1. Bhutan

2. Bangladesh

3. Nepal

4.

Pakistan

5. Afghanistan

Select the correct answer from the code

given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 3 and 5 only

22. With reference to river deltas, consider


1.

The deposits making up a delta are

poorly sorted and unstratified

2. As a delta grows, the river

distributaries increase in length

3.

The Ganges delta is the largest delta

in the world

Which of the above statements is/are

correct?

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 3 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

23. Which of the following are warm currents?

1. Kuroshio current

2. Benguela current

3. Brazilian current

4. Labrador current


given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 4 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 4 only

24. With reference to the Kayals of Kerala,


1. They are soft water lagoons formed by

the rivers just before flowing into the

Arabian Sea.

2. Vembanad Kayal is the largest one and

unlike others it is completely made of

brackish water


correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

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25. With reference to Indias peninsular bloc,


1. The Peninsula is formed essentially by a

great complex of very ancient gneisses

and granite rocks

2. The Thar desert in Rajasthan is also an

extension of the Peninsular block3. A major part of the west coast emerged

from the ocean in the past


correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

26. Consider the following statements regarding

Fold mountains:

1. Fold mountains are also called as

Mountains of accumulation.

2. The upfolded waves of fold mountains

are called synclines and are convex in

shape.

3. Overriding portion of the thrust fold is

termed a 'nappe'.

Which of the statements given above is /arecorrect?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

27. With reference to soil erosion, consider the


1. Gully erosion takes place on level lands

after a heavy shower

2. Sheet erosion is commonly observed on

steep slopes.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2


1. Shield

volcanoes

: Mauna Loa (Hawaii

islands)

2. Composite

Volcanoes

: Mount Paricutin

(Mexico)

3. Cinder cone : Mount Etna (Sicily)

Which of the above pairs is/are correctlymatched?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

29. With reference to isostasy, consider the


1. Isostasy refers to the state of

gravitational equilibrium between the

earth's crust and mantle.

2. Certain areas of the earth like the

Himalayas are not in isostatic

equilibrium.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2


Blue Mormon, a species of Butterfly, which

was recently in news:

1. It is endemic to India.

2. It is listed as an endangered species by

International Union for Conservation of

Nature (IUCN)3. It has been declared as State butterfly

of Karnataka.


not correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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31. Which one of the following represents the

inner planets?

(a) Planets between the sun and the earth

(b) Planets between the sun and the belt of

asteroids.

(c) Planets in gaseous state

(d)

Planets without satellite(s)

32. Which one of the following pairs is not

correctly matched?

(a) Bauxite : Odisha

(b) Mica : Bihar

(c) Copper : Tripura

(d) Uranium : Meghalaya


1.

The inner layers of the earth are formed

due to the process of differentiation

2. The early atmosphere largely consisted

of oxygen and very little of nitrogen.

3. Oxygen in the oceans increased only

after the atmosphere was saturated with

it


incorrect?

(a)

1 only(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

34. With reference to antecedent rivers, consider


1. An antecedent stream is a stream that

maintains its original course and pattern

despite the changes in underlying rock

topography.

2. The Himalayan rivers are good examples

of antecedent rivers in India.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

35. Which of the following climate type does

not enjoy rainfall all-round the year?

(a) Steppe type

(b) China type

(c) Laurentian type

(d) British type

36. The existence of S-wave shadow zone is an

evidence of which of the following?

(a) The outer core is liquid.

(b) The outer core is composed of iron and

nickel oxides.

(c) The inner core is solid.

(d) P waves travels faster than S waves.

37. With reference to Sangai deer, consider the


1. It is found only in Keibul Lamjao

National Park

2. It is listed as an critically endangered

species by International Union for

Conservation of Nature (IUCN).


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 and 2

38. Match the India's mountain passes with their

location in the respective states.

Pass State

1. Nathu La Pass : A. Uttarakhand

2. Lipulekh Pass : B. Jammu &

Kashmir

3. Rohtang La Pass : C. Sikkim4. Zoji la pass : D. Himachal

Pradesh


given below.

(a) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D

(b) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D

(c) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B

(d) 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B

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39. With reference to transfer of heat by oceans,


1. Oceans transfer heat from the tropics

towards the poles.

2. During summers, the effect of cold

ocean currents is more pronounced in

the mid-latitudes.3. Maximum heat transfer takes place near

the mid-latitudes


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

40. With reference to earthquakes, consider the


1. The magnitude scale is known as the

Mercalli scale.

2. The magnitude is expressed in absolute

numbers of 1-12.

3. Seismograph is used to record the

earthquake waves.


correct?(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

41. Which of the following ocean currents form

the boundary of the Sargasso sea?

1. Gulf stream

2. Canaries current

3.

North Atlantic equatorial current

4. Labrador current

5. California current


given below.

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 4 and 5 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

42. With reference to fold mountains, consider


1. Fold mountains are the youngest

mountains on the earth's surface.

2. Fold mountains are formed by action of

both compressive and tensional forces.

Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 and 2

43. A particular state in India has the following

characteristics:

1. It lies on the same latitude which passes

through Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

2. It has over 40% of its area under forest

cover.

3. Its state animal is wild water Buffalo.

4. It is drained by the Rihand River.

Which among the following states has all the

above characteristics?

(a) Chhattisgarh

(b) Tripura

(c)

Mizoram

(d) Jharkhand

44. With reference to Shadow Zone, consider


1. A zone between 105 and 145 from

epicentre is identified as a shadow zone

for both the types of waves.

2. The entire zone beyond 105 does not

receive P-waves.3. The shadow zone of P-waves is much

larger than that of S-waves.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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1. Canyons and Trenches are observed in

continental slope.

2. Trenches are associated with active

volcanoes and strong earthquakes.

3. Pacific ocean consists of maximum

number of ocean deeps.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

46. In India, problem of declining soil fertility

can be tackled with which of the following

conservation measures?

1. Contour ploughing.

2. Construction of bunds along gullies.

3. Promoting shifting cultivation.

4. Application of cow dung and gypsum.

5. Formation of wind breaks.


given below.

(a)

1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

(c) 2, 4 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

47. Which of the following have volcanic

origin?

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

2. Lakshadweep

3.

Deccan Trap

4. Aravali ranges

Select the correct answer using code given

below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

48. With reference to tides, consider the


1. Spring tides are the high tides formed

when sun and moon are at right angles.

2. Spring tides occur only during the new

moon.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

49. According to United Nations Conference on

Trade and Developments (UNCTADs)

World Investment Report 2015, arrange the

given below countries in descending order

according to the inflow of foreign direct

investment (FDI):

1. India

2. Brazil

3. Russia

4. China

Select the correct answer from the code

given below.

(a) 1 4 3 2

(b) 3 4 1 2

(c) 4 1 3 2

(d) 4 2 1 3

50. Which of the following organizations has

developed the augmented reality application

'SAKAAR'?

(a) Indian Space Research Organization

(ISRO)

(b) Defence Research and Development

Organisation (DRDO)

(c) Indian Institute of Science (IISc

(d) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

(TIFR)

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51. With reference to mass movements, consider


1. Mass movement refers to the movement

of rock debris down a slope under the

influence of any geomorphic agent such

as running water.

2. Weathering is a pre-requisite for mass

movement.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

52. With reference to the ocean currents,

consider the following statements:1. The warm ocean currents originate near

the equator and move towards the poles.

2. The cold currents carry water frompolar

or higher latitudes to tropical or lower

latitudes.

3. The areas where a warm and cold

current meet experience foggy weather

making it difficult for navigation.


not correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d)None of the above

53. With reference to clouds, which of the

following statements is correct?

(a) Cirrus clouds are associated with rain-

bearing clouds.

(b)

Nimbo-stratus clouds create darkness

because sun light is obstructed due to its

high thickness.

(c) Rainfall in the temperate cyclones is

generally caused by Nimbo-stratus

clouds.

(d) Rainfall in the tropical cyclones is

generally caused by Cumulo-nimbus

clouds.

54. A part of the Earth facing the Moon

experiences a tide due to the gravitational

pull of the Moon, however, simultaneously,

the opposite side also experiences a tide

owing to the:

(a) Centrifugal force of the Earth

(b) Centripetal force of the Earth

(c) Gravitational force of the Earth

(d) Coriolis Force

55. Consider the following statements with

regard to Regur Soil in India:

1. It is found in Deccan Trap region.

2. It cannot sustain rainfed crops due to dry

and hot climate of Deccan region.

3. It is suitable for cotton cultivation

4. It is both clayey and impermeable in

nature.


not correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c)

2 and 4 only

(d) 4 only


P-waves:

1. They are similar to sound waves.

2. They vibrate perpendicular to the

direction of the wave.

3. They exert pressure on the material in

the direction of the propagation.


correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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57. With regard to salinity of oceans, consider


1. Salinity depends on the wind speed.

2. Among all the salts, sodium chloride is

found in maximum proportion.

3.

Enclosed seas or inland seas have lowersalinity than open ocean.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 2 only

58. Which of the following is/are the

recommendations of Bibek Debroy

committee on restructuring of Indian

railways?

1. Privatization of Indian Railways

2. Commercial accounting in Railway

projects

3. Discontinuation of Railway Budget after

5 years


given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

59. Which of the following islands is separated

from rest of the Lakshadweep Islands by the

'Nine Degree Channel'?

(a) Agatti

(b) Kalpeni

(c) Kavaratti

(d) Minicoy

60. Which of the following factors influence the

local temperature of a region?

1. Ocean currents

2. Winds

3. Natural vegetation

4. Soil


given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

61. Which of the following is a primary cause of

soil degradation in irrigated cultivated land

in India?

(a) Silting of land

(b) Gully Erosion

(c) Alkanisation and Salinity of soil

(d)

Wind Erosion

62. Which of the following Ramsar Wetlands

is/are of freshwater status?

1. Loktak Lake

2. Sasthamkotta Lake

3. Kolleru Lake

4.

Chilka Lake


given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

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63. Which of the following atmospheric

layers is/are associated with the

phenomena of inversion of temperature?

1. Troposphere

2.

Stratosphere

3.

Mesosphere


given below.

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

1 and 2 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

64. Which of the following factors is primarily

responsible for formation of Patagonian

desert?

(a) Off-shore planetary winds blowing in

the mid-latitudes.

(b) Rain shadow position on leeward side of

the Andes.

(c) Interior location in the continent.

(d) Cold oceanic current along the east coast

of South America.

65. Which one of the following pairs is correctly

matched?

(a) North-South

corridor

: Jammu to

Kanyakumari

(b) East-West

corridor

: Porbandar to

Guwahati

(c) National

Waterway 1

: Allahabad to

Haldia

(d) National

Waterway 3

: Dibrugarh to

Dhubri

66. What is the correct sequence of States in the

North-East India as one proceeds from south

to north?

1. Nagaland

2. Arunachal Pradesh

3.

Mizoram

4. Manipur


given below.

(a) 4-2-1-3

(b) 3-2-4-1

(c) 3-4-1-2

(d) 4-3-2-1

67. Which of the following best defines a

mineral and a rock?

(a) A rock has an orderly, repetitive,

geometrical, internal arrangement of

minerals; a mineral is a lithified or

consolidated aggregate of rocks.

(b)

A mineral consists of its constituent

atoms arranged in a geometrically

repetitive structure; in a rock, the atoms

are randomly bonded without any

geometric pattern.

(c) In a mineral the constituent atoms are

bonded in a regular, repetitive, internal

structure; a rock is a lithified or

consolidated aggregate of different

mineral grains.

(d) A rock consists of atoms bonded in a

regular, geometrically predictable

arrangement; a mineral is a consolidated

aggregate of different rock particles.

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68. Match the two lists.

Planet Moon

1. Mars : A. Ganymede

2. Jupiter : B. Titan

3. Saturn : C. Miranda

4. Uranus : D. Phobos


given below.

(a) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D

(b) 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B

(c)

1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

(d) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A

69. The 'Rosetta Mission', recently in the news,

is in the context of:

(a) a space probe studying a comet.

(b)

a space probe orbiting Mars.

(c) a particle detector situated at South Pole.

(d) an interplanetary space probe to study

Pluto.

70. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the

National Standards Body of India is under:

(a) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

(b) Ministry of Food Processing Industries

(c) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and

Public Distribution

(d) Ministry of Corporate Affairs


National Park Rivers flowing

through the

park

1. Bandipur : Damodar

2. Keibul Lamjao : Manas

3. Bhagwan Mahavir MandoviWhich of the pairs given above is/are

correctly matched?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 3 only

72. Which of the following help in

understanding the internal structure of the

earth?

1. Study of seismic waves

2. Study of meteorites

3. Analysis of the rocks on the surface of

the earth.


given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c)

2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

73. Hot deserts of the world, mainly located on

western margins of continents, are formed

due to which of the following factors?

1. Off-shore trade winds

2. Presence of adjacent cold currents

washing the shore.

3.

They lie in horse latitudes where air isascending, a condition least favourable

for precipitation.


given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

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74. Consider the following medicinal properties:

1. Antibacterial

2. Antifungal

3. Antioxidant

4. Anticancer

Which of the above properties are possessed

by Tulsi herb?(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


different forms of precipitation:

1. For dew formation, the dew point must

be below the freezing point.

2. For frost formation, the dew point must

be above the freezing point.

3. When the temperature of an air mass

with large quantity of water vapour falls

suddenly fog and mist are formed.


correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c)

3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

76. Which of the following statements is/are

correct regarding stratosphere?

1. It contains the ozone layer.

2. This layer is suitable for flying jet

airplanes.

3. Temperature in this layer decreases with

increase in altitude.4. It has near absence of water vapour thus

preventing cloud formation.


given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

77. Which of the following statements is

incorrect regarding air masses?

(a) Temperature inversion limits the vertical

extent of cooling, preventing

condensation and precipitation

(b) Polar air mass movement results in the

formation of cumulus clouds

(c) Temperate cyclones are seen in the

zones of front formation

(d) Maritime air masses are dry, hence do

not result in any rainfall

78. Consider the following statements about 'chit

funds in India':

1. They are a type of saving scheme.

2.

State governments are responsible for

their registration.

3. NRIs cannot invest in chit funds.


correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

79. In the context of India's internal security

consider the following militant

organizations:

1. United Liberation Front of Assam

(ULFA)

2. Nationalist Socialist Council of

Nagaland (Issac-Munivah)

3. Kamatapur Liberation Organization

4.

National Democratic Front of Boroland(Songbijit)

Which of the above is/are part of recently

formed United Liberation Front of Western

South East Asia (UNLFW)?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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80. In which of the following are corals not

found?

(a)

Gulf of Kutch

(b)

Gulf of Khambat

(c)

Gulf of Mannar

(d)

None of the above

81. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly

matched?

Dam/Project River

1. Tilaiya : Hooghly

2. Hirakud : Mahanadi

3. Koyna : Kaveri


given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

82. With reference to a National Park, consider


1. It is bounded in north by Banas river &

in south by Chambal river.

2. It is under Project Tiger.

Which of following National Park has all of

the above characteristics?

(a) Bandhavagarh National Park

(b) Ranthambore National Park

(c) Kanha National Park

(d) Gaurumara National Park

83. With reference to Middle East Respiratory

Syndrome (MERS) disease, consider the


1. It is a viral infection.

2. Camels are a major source of MERS.

3. It spreads through human-to-human

transmission.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

84. With reference to various time zones,

match the cities in list I with the relevant

time in List II.City Local Date and Time

1. New

York

: a. 5:01 AM, 24 January

2. Los

Angeles

: b. 8:01 AM, 24 January

3. Rome : c. 1:01 PM, 24 January

4. London d. 2:01 PM, 24 January


given below.(a)

a, 2- b, 3- d, 4-c

(b)1-b, 2- d, 3- c, 4-a

(c)

1- b, 2- a, 3- d, 4-c

(d)

1- d, 2-c, 3- a, 4-b

85. What is the correct sequence of occurrence

of following mountains ranges of south India

as one proceeds from North and South?

1. Palkonda Hills

2.

Shevaroy Hills

3. Javadi Hills

4. Palani Hills


given below.

(a) 1-2-3-4

(b) 3-1-2-4

(c) 3-2-4-1

(d) 1-3-2-4

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Magnetic storms:

1. They are caused by temporary

disturbance of earth's magnetosphere

due to solar flares.

2.

Their frequency is dependent upon

sunspot cycle.

3. Their occurrence impacts functioning of

radar, radio, pendulum clock and

magnetic compass.

4. They cause aural displays to occur at

much lower latitude.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 4


different layers of Earth's atmosphere:

1. Jet streams flow in the Troposphere.

2. Density of Stratosphere is greater than

Ionosphere.

3. Communication at the earth's surface is

facilitated by Thermosphere.

4. Temperature decreases with increasing

height in Mesosphere.


correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only


local winds:

1. Bora wind blows in winter.

2. Gibli blows in summer.

3. Chinook blows in autumn.


given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

89. Which of the following are the causes of low

pressure in the equatorial region?

1. High temperature

2. High humidity

3. High coriolis force

4. Air convergence


given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

90. With respect to the geological time scale

in increasing order, select the correct

sequence:

(a)

Blue green algae-Fish-Frog-Ape

(b)

Blue green algae-Frog-Ape-Fish

(c)

Fish-Blue green algae-Frog-Ape

(d)

Frog-Fish-Blue green algae-Ape

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91. Consider the following rivers:

1. Lakshamantirtha

2. Kabini

3. Arkavati

4. Amravati

5. Hemavati

Which of the above rivers flow as the right

hand tributaries of Kaveri?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

92. Consider the following sites:

1.

Western Ghats.

2. Kaziranga Wildlife sanctuary.

3. Humayuns Tomb.

4. Remains at Nalanda.

5. The Golden Temple.

Which of the following have been

recognized as World heritage sites by

UNESCO?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 4 and 5 only

(d) 2, 3 and 5 only

93. Consider the following conditions:

1.

Warming of Peruvian current.

2.

Strengthening of monsoon resulting

in heavy rain in South and South-east

Asia.

Which of the condition/conditions given

above generally characterize El-Nino?

(a)1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2


1. As waves moves from the crust towards

the core, the velocity of waves increases

in general.

2. While S waves provides an

understanding of the interior of the earth,

P waves do not.


incorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

95. Which of the following were temperate

cyclones?

1. HudHud

2. Katrina

3. Phalin

4. Ashobaa


given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c)

1, 3 and 4

(d)None

96. With reference to Asian Infrastructure

Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the


1. It has both Asian and non-Asian

countries as members.

2. All the members of the bank have equal

voting rights.

3. Its headquarter is located in Shanghai.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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97. With reference to Tsunami, consider the


1. Tsunamis are only generated by

undersea earthquakes and volcanic

eruptions.

2. As it approaches the shore, its velocity

increases.

3. The 2004 earthquake was caused by an

undersea earthquake off the coast of

Sumatra.


correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c)

3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

98. With reference to the continent Antarctica,


1. It is also known as a 'continent for

science'.

2. The Queen Maud Range divides the

continent almost into two equal parts.

3. Mount Erebus is an active volcano

located on it.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

99. With reference to plate tectonic theory


1. It proposes that the earth's lithosphere is

divided into seven major plates.

2.

The boundary between India and the

Antarctic plate is a divergent boundary.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

100. The term 'Global Apollo Programme',

recently appeared in the news, is in the

context of:

(a)

making the cost of clean electricity

lower.

(b)a collaboration among space agencies

to explore moon.

(c)

Greece Bailout

(d)

climate smart agriculture.

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