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Online Prelims TEST - 6 (SUBJECT WISE) Marks 200
(InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020)

1 With reference to the Himalayan Rivers, consider the following statements:
1. They are perennial in nature receiving water from both glaciers and rain.
2. All the rivers are examples for consequent drainage pattern.
3. They are still in a youthful stage when compared to Peninsular rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
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C. 2 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
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2 The tropic of cancer passes through which of the following states in India?
1. Gujarat
2. Rajasthan
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3. Chhattisgarh
4. Bihar
5. Meghalaya pt
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Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 3 and 4 only
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B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 3, 4 and 5 only
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D. 1, 2 and 4 only
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3 Consider the following passes of the Western Ghats:

1. Bhorghat
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2. Thal Ghat
3. Palghat
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Arrange the above given passes from South to North using the code given below:
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A. 3-1-2
B. 3-2-1
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C. 2-3-1
D. 2-1-3
4 With reference to Indian standard Time (IST) meridian (82°30’ E), consider the following
statements:
1. It passes through eight Indian states.
2. It intersects Tropic of cancer in the state of Chhattisgarh.
3. Official time signals are generated by the Time and Frequency Standards Laboratory at the
National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi, for both commercial and official use.
Online Prelims TEST - 6 (SUBJECT WISE) Marks 200

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A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
5 Consider the following statements:
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1. Alluvial soil is also known as ‘self-ploughing’ soil.
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2. Black soil is important for growing of plantation crops.
3. Saline soils are found in arid and semi-arid regions, and in waterlogged and swampy areas.
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A. 1 and 3 only
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B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 pt
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1. Western Ghats are more continuous when compared to the Eastern Ghats as the latter is
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eroded by several east flowing rivers.

2. The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet each other at the Nilgiri hills.
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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7 Consider the following pairs:

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Industry : Steel Plant State

1.Korba Aluminum Plant : Maharashtra
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2. Rourkela Steel Plant : West Bengal

3. Durgapur Steel Plant State:Chhattisgarh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
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Multipurpose project. River
1. Alamatti Dam.: Tungabhadra
2. Salal : Jhelum
3. Sardar Sarovar Dam: Narmada

A. 1 only
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B. 1 and 3 only
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C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
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1. Lakshadweep group of Islands is divided by ten degree channel.
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2. Indian mainland and Sri Lanka are separated by Palk strait.

A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
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10 Which of the following rivers is not a tributary of River Krishna?

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A. Tungabhadra
B. Koyna
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C. Musi
D. Sabari
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1. The rivers originating from the Amarkantak hills follow the radial pattern.
2. The boundary line separating one drainage basin from the other is known as the watershed.
C

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

1. Sentinelese tribes live in the state of Jharkhand.
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2. Irulas are a Dravidian ethnic group inhabiting the area of the Nilgiri Mountains.
3. The Gaddis are a tribe living mainly in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the union
territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
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13 Which of the following states do not share a border with Bangladesh?
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A. Mizoram
B. Meghalaya
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C. Tripura
D. Manipur

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1. Satluj river passes through the Kashmir valley below Wular Lake.
2. Dul hasti Hydroelectric plant is built on river Chandra.
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3. Godavari river originates in Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra.

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A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
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15 With reference to the cropping seasons in India, consider the following statements:
1. The Rabi cropping season is from July –October during the south-west monsoon.
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2. The rabi crops include wheat, barley, oats (cereals), chickpea/gram (pulses), linseed, mustard
(oilseeds) etc.
C

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
16 Rosewood, Mahogany and Ebony are the tree species found in which of the following type of
forests?
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A. Tropical Evergreen forests

B. Tropical moist deciduous
C. Tropical thorn forests
D. Montane forests
17 Consider the following hills of Peninsular India:

1. Ajanta range
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2. Kaimur hills
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3. Maikal Hills
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What is the correct sequence of the above from the North to South?
A. 1-2-3
B. 2-1-3
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C. 1-3-2
D. 2-3-1
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18 Satluj river enters India through which of the following passes?
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A. Shipki La
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B. Niti Pass
C. Nathu La
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D. Mana Pass
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1. Tso Moriri is a fresh water lake located Ladakh region.
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2. Dal Lake is located in Srinagar.

3. Atapaka Bird Sanctuary is located on Kolleru lake.
nn

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A. 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only

1. The ranges of the Eastern Himalayas are more continuous compared to Western Himalayas.
2. Duns' or 'Duns' formations are characteristic feature of Arunachal Himalayas.
3. The Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas lies between the river Jhelum in the west and Kali
in the east.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None

1. The Alaknanda has its source in the Satopanth glacier.
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2. The Ghagra originates in the glaciers of Milam.
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3. The Sarda or Saryu river rises in the Mapchachungo glacier in the Nepal Himalayas
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A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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22 Which of the following rivers does/do originate outside the Indian Territory
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1. Brahmaputra
2. Sutlej
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3. Chenab
4. Ravi
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
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C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 3 and 4 only
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23 Consider the following hills of Eastern ghats:

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1. Palkonda hills
2. Javadi hills
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3. Palani hills
Arrange the above given hills in the direction from South to North:
A. 3-2-1
B. 3-1-2
C. 1-2-3
D. 1-3-2
24 Which of the following regions is/are considered as potential sites for producing tidal energy:
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1. The Gulf of Cambay
2. The Gulf of Kutch
3. The Gangetic delta in the Sundarbans region

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
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Nuclear Power : Plants Location
1. Kudankulam : Gujarat
2. Jaitapur : Tamilnadu
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3. Narora : UP
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A. 1, 2 and 3
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B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
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D. None
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26 The cities of Bina, Numaligarh and Nagapattinam are well-known for which of the following?
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A. Thermal Power plants

B. Oil Refineries
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C. Bauxite ores
D. Iron and Steel Plants
nn

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1. Khardung La is a mountain pass in the Ladakh region of the Indian union territory of Ladakh.
2. Terai region is found to the north of the Bhabar region.
C
3. World’s largest riverine island, Majuli is located in Assam.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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28 What is/are likely reasons for higher frequency of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal when
compared to Arabian Sea?
1. Higher surface temperature of Arabian Sea
2. Constant inflow of fresh water from the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers
3. Higher Rainfall received in Bay of Bengal.

A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 2 and 3 only
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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29 What does the term ‘Bardoli cheerha’ refer to:
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A. Local Wind in Assam region
B. Type of Jeera grown in Bardoli region
C. Tribal festival in Manipur
D. Mammal known for its meat.
pt
on
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1. Bugyals are winter grasslands in the lower reaches of Himalayas.

2. In the Sunderbans, the mangrove forests are characterized by Heritiera fomes, a species
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valued for its timber.

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A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
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31 Sangai Deer is an endangered and endemic species of India found in the Indian State of
C
A. Manipur
B. Mizoram
C. Meghalaya
D. Tripura
32 Which of the following type of forests covers the largest geographical area in India?
A. Tropical Deciduous Forests

B. Montane Forests
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C. Tropical thorn forest
D. Tropical wet evergreen forests

1. Bangar is the new alluvium and is deposited by floods annually.
2. Khadar represents a system of older alluvium, deposited away from the flood plains.
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A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
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1. The black soil retains the moisture for a very long time.
2. The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall.
pt
3. Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and
southern part of the Deccan Plateau.
on
si
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
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C. 2 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3

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1. Jog Falls is created by the Netravati River.

2. Nohkalikai Falls is the tallest plunge waterfall in India located near Cherrapunji.
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3. Elephant falls is situated in the state of Maharashtra.

ha

A. 2 only
C
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
36 With reference to the 2011 census, consider the following statements:

1. Punjab has the lowest sex amongst all Indian states.
2. West Bengal is the most densely populated state amongst all Indian states.
3. Mizoram has the highest female literacy rate amongst all Indian states.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
37 Consider the following Indian States:

1. Haryana
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2. Punjab
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3. Bihar
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Which of the states given above has shown decline in the child sex ratio in 2011 when compared
to 2001 census?
A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only pt
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38 With reference to Indian monsoon, consider the following statements:
1. The breaks in monsoon are related to the movement of the monsoon trough.
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2. Withdrawal or the retreat of the monsoon is a more gradual process compared to the onset of
monsoon.
vi
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
nn
39 Consider the following coastal states:

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1. Maharashtra
2. Gujarat
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3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Tamil Nadu
Arrange the above given states in the increasing order of the length of their coastline?
A. 1-4-3-2
B. 1-3-4-2
C. 4-1-2-3
D. 4-2-1-3
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40 What is/are the reasons for Tamil Nadu coast to remain dry during the Southwest monsoon?
1. It is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon.
2. It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
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1. Telangana with the Golconda mines is the only diamond producing State in India.
2. Khetri mines in Rajasthan is known for Copper production.
3. Bailadila Range of Chhattisgarh is known for the production of high grade iron ores.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
pt
on
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
si

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1. Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal shares international boundary with three
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countries.
2. Uttarkhand shares international boundary with China and Nepal.
3. Assam shares international boundary with Bangladesh and Bhutan.
el

nn
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
ha
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
C

Hill Station State
1. Dalhousie Uttarakhand
2. Wilson Hills Maharashtra
3. Jampui Hills Mizoram

A. 1, 2 and 3
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. None
44 Which of the following Tiger reserve is shared between two states?
A. Palamau
B. Valmiki
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C. Kawal
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D. Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam
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45 The famous Vembanad Lake is situated in which of the following state?
A. Tamil Nadu
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B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Goa pt
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Minerals Mines
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1. Bauxite : Lohardaga
2. Mica : Koderma
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3. Coal : Dalli Rajhara

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A. 1 and 2 only
el
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
nn
D. 1, 2 and 3
ha

1. Karewas are useful for the cultivation of Zafran, a local variety of saffron.
C
2. The Karbi Anglong and the Meghalaya Plateau are extensions of Peninsular block.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

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1. Approximately 69 per cent of India’s total population lives in villages.
2. Bihar is the least urbanized state amongst all the Indian states.
3. Goa is the most urbanized state amongst all
the Indian states.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
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C. 1, 2 and 3
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D. None
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1. In India, highest share of urban population is concentrated in Class II towns.
2. Cities accommodating population size between one to five million are called metropolitan
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cities.

A. 1 only
pt
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
si
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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1. About one-fourth of the total cropped area in India is under rice cultivation.
2. In West Bengal farmers grow three crops of rice called ‘aus’, ‘aman’ and ‘boro’.
el

A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
ha
D. Neither 1 nor 2
C

1. About 80 per cent of the coal deposits in India is of bituminous type and is of non-coking
grade.
2. Jharia coal field is located in Odisha.
3. Lignite type of coal is located in Nyveli, Tamil Nadu.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
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C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Oil field State
1. Lunej Andhra Pradesh
2. Naharkatiya Arunachal Pradesh
3. Digboi Assam
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01
A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Peaks State
3. Doddabetta Tamilnadu
pt
on
1. Kudremukh Karnataka
2. Kalsubai Maharashtra
si

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A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 1 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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54 With reference to the phenomena of Western disturbances in northern plains, consider the
nn
following statements:
1. These are low-pressure systems, originate over the Mediterranean Sea and western Asia and
ha
move into India, along with the westerly flow.

2. They are of immense importance for the cultivation of ‘rabi’ crops.
C

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Indigenous Cattle Breed Originating state
1. Khillari Karnataka
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2. Amritmahal Maharashtra
3. Kangayam Tamil Nadu

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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Wildlife Sanctuary State
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1. Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Assam
2. Sonai Rupai Arunachal Pradesh
3. Lengteng Manipur
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Which of the pairs given above is/are NOT correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
pt
on
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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57 Which of the following are tributaries of Brahmaputra river?

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1. Dibang
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2. Subansiri
3. Raidak
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A. 1 and 2 only
nn
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
C
58 Which of the following rivers in India is/are west flowing rivers?

1. Narmada
2. Brahmani
3. Mahi
4. Sabarmati

A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
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C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
59 Which of the following National Waterways are NOT correctly matched?

National waterway Stretch
1. NW-2 : Kottapuram-Kollam
2. NW-3 : Sadiya-Dhubri
3. NW-1 : Allahabad- Haldia
9
01
A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
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60 Culturable waste land is a category of land use in India. It means the land which
pt
A. is used only once in an agricultural season and rest of the time as pasture lands
on
B. Has not been sown more than once during periods of drought
C. Has the potential to be used for agriculture but is not being used for cultural reasons
si
D. is left uncultivated for more than five agricultural years

vi
61 With reference to Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) in India, consider the
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1. SFAC is constituted as a society to facilitate agri-business ventures by catalyzing private
investment.
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2. SFAC implements National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Electronic Trading platform. 3.

SFAC is one of the procurement agency similar to Food Corporation of India.
nn

ha
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

1. Neem coated urea releases neem oil in the soil which increases nitrogen fixation by the soil
microorganisms.
2. Certification of seeds is mandatory in India.
3. Zero budget farming practice believes in no addition of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides into
the soil.
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A. 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
63 Consider the following pairs
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Food Grain Largest Producer
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1. Rice UP
2. Wheat Punjab
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3. Maize Karnataka
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. None
pt
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64 Consider the following statements :
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1. West Bengal is the leading producer of fisheries followed by Andhra Pradesh

2. About 25% of the marine fish landings are in the west coast and around 75% is contributed by
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east coast.
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3. Tunas are highly migratory and commercially important fresh water fish species.

el
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
nn
C. 1 and 3 only
D. None
ha

C
Region crops
1. Shimoga Arecanut
2. Pampore Saffron
3. Coromandel Soyabean

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
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D. None
66 The Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor is being funded by which of the following

external agency?
A. Asian Development Bank (ADB)

B. World Bank(WB)
C. Asian Infrastructure investment Bank(AIIB)
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D. New Development Bank(NDB)
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67 With reference to ‘National Policy on Biofuels-2018’ which was recently approved by the
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cabinet, consider the following statements:
1. With a thrust on Advanced Biofuels, the Policy indicates a viability gap funding scheme for 2G
ethanol Bio refineries in addition to additional tax incentives, higher purchase price as
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compared to 1G biofuels.
2. The Policy encourages setting up of supply chain mechanisms for biodiesel production from
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nonedible oilseeds, Used Cooking Oil, short gestation crops.
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Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
si
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
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68 Consider the following agriculture practices

1. Zero-Tillage helps in carbon sequestration and requires minimum labour compare to
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traditional farming method.

2. Mixed Farming refers to growing two or more crops in the same farmland
nn
3. Vertical farming is the practice of producing food and medicine in vertically stacked layers in
structures like skyscrapers and warehouse.
ha

C
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 3 only
69 Which of the following state launched Rythu Bandhu Scheme to support farmer’s investment
for two crops a year?
A. Karnataka
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B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Telangana
70 Consider the following statements regarding the cultivation

1. Cotton is a Kharif crop which requires around yearlong frost free days for good harvest.
2. Tea cultivation requires loamy soil which is slightly acidic in nature and rich in organic
matter.
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3. International crop research institute for semi-arid tropics is located at Hyderabad.
01
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A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
pt
71 Which of the following fibres is/are man-made fibres?
1. Linen
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2. Nylon
3. Polyster
si
Select the correct answer using the codes below:

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A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
el
72 The expression “Green Gold Revolution ” refers to which of the following?

nn
A. Afforestation program
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B. Wind Turbines
C. Bamboo
C
D. Solar Panels
73 Naphthalene balls are obtained from
A. Crude Petroleum
B. Coal tar
C. Iron ores
D. Plant barks
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74 While extracting petroleum from reservoir rocks, what would be the correct sequence in
which the following are encountered in the process?
1. Natural Gas
2. Water
3. Oil

A. 1-2-3
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B. 2-1-3
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C. 1-3-2
D. 3-1-2
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75 Tidal energy is based on which of the following?
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A. Difference in temperature of tides
B. Difference in height of tides
C. Marine upwelling
D. Difference in the height of waves
pt
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76 Why are the western slopes of the Western Ghats covered with thick forests and not the
si
eastern slopes?
1. Soil in eastern slope cannot support vegetation due to absence of nutrients.
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2. Eastern side falls in rain shadow zone 3. No protected forests exist on the eastern slopes.
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A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
nn
D. 1, 2 and 3
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77 Which of the following rivers do not form ‘deltas’?

1. Tapi
C
2. Kaveri
3. Narmada
4. Krishna

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
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78 With reference to drainage pattern, consider the following statement:

1. Dendritic pattern develops where the river channel follows the slope of the terrain.
2. Trellis pattern develops on a strong jointed rocky terrain.
3. A rectangular pattern develops where hard and soft rocks exits parallel to each other.
4. Radial pattern develops when stream flow in different direction from a central peak
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A. 1 and 4 only
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
79 Which of the following rivers flow in rift valley?
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1. Luni
2. Damodar
3. Tapi
4. Betwa
pt
on
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
si
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 , 3 and 4 only
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C. 2 and 3 only
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D. 1 , 2, and 4 only
80 As per the recent census report, which of the following states has /have no Scheduled Tribal
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population?
1. Daman and Diu
nn
2. Haryana
3. Punjab
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4. Dadra Nagar Haveli

C
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
81 Consider the following statements

1. The black rhinoceros is a species of rhinoceros native to eastern and southern Africa.
2. White rhinoceros are naturally found in India
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3. Palamau hosts highest number of Indian rhinoceros in India.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
82 With reference to the Press Council of India, consider the following statements
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1. It is a statutory body in India that governs the conduct of the print media.
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2. It encourages the growth of a sense of responsibility and public service among all those
engaged in the profession of journalism.
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3. The Press Council of India accepts complaints against and by the press in matters relating to a
journalist's or media organization's ethical failures.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
pt
on
D. 1, 2 and 3
si
83 With reference to the Alternative Investment Fund, consider the following statements:
1. There is no official definition for Alternative Investment Fund in India
vi
2. AIF includes Venture Capital Fund, Hedge funds and Private equity funds
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3. AIF cannot make invitation to the public at large to subscribe its units and can raise funds
from the sophisticated investors only through private placement
el

A. 1 and 2 only
nn
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
ha
D. None
C
84 Bomkai, Kantha and Ikat saris, sometime seen in the news, is largely found in
A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Gujarat

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1. INS Viraat was the flagship of the Indian Navy before INS Vikramaditya was commissioned in
2013.
2. INS Vikramaditya is the first nuclear powered Indian aircraft carrier.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
01
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1. Incremental capital output ratio explains the relationship between the level of investment
made in the economy and the consequent increase in GDP.
2. Lower capital output ratio shows productivity of capital and technological progress
36
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
pt
on
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
si

vi
1. North Korea shares border with China, South Korea and Russia only
@
2. 49th parallel, popular name given to latitude 49° N that in East Asia roughly demarcates
North Korea and South Korea.
el

A. 1 only
nn
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
ha
D. Neither 1 nor 2
C
88 Oumuamua, sometime seen in the news, is related to
A. The first confirmed object from another star to visit our solar system
B. First earth like object found in other solar system
C. Distant comet that may hit earth in the near future.
D. None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) are correct.
89 With reference to the GPS-aided Geo augmented navigation (GAGAN), consider the
M
1. It is a joint satellite based augmentation system project between ISRO and Airports Authority
of India.
2. It is inter-operable with other international SBAS systems like US-WAAS and European
EGNOS.
3. GAGAN GEO footprint extends from Africa to Australia and has expansion capability for
seamless navigation services across the region.
9
A. 1 and 2 only
01
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
52
D. 1, 2 and 3
90 Consider the following pairs
36
National Park State
1.Tadoba UP
2.Mouling Maharashtra
3. Rajaji Tripura
pt
on
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 only
si
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
vi
D. 2 and 3 only
@
91 Consider the following statements regarding Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD)
technology
el
1. It is a process under which the warm surface sea water is flash evaporated at low pressure and
the vapour is condensed with cold deep sea water.
nn
2. LTTD technology does not require any chemical pre and post-treatment of seawater.
3. It is completely indigenous, robust and environment friendly.
ha

C
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and

1. African Union is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the
countries of the African Continent.
2. Asia continent has most number of countries than any other continent.
M
3. Tropic of cancer passes Algeria, Niger and Libya.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
9
93 Consider the following statements regarding National Food Security Act, 2013
01
1. The Act provides for coverage of upto 75% of the rural population and upto 50% of the urban
population for receiving subsidized foodgrains under Targeted Public Distribution System
52
(TPDS).
2. The eligible persons will be entitled to receive 5 Kgs of foodgrains per person per month at
subsidised prices.
36
3. The eldest women of the household of age 18 years or above will be the head of the household
for the purpose of issuing ration cards.

pt
on
A. 1 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
si
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
vi
@

Harvest
1. Wangala Mizoram
el
2. Lohri Punjab
3. Nuakhai Odisha
nn
Which of the above pairs isWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
ha
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
95 With reference to certification marks in India, consider the following statements:

1. Silk Mark is a mandatory certification mark managed by the Silk Mark Organization of India.
2. FPO mark got a mandatory status only after the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.
3. India organic is the certification Mark issued by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers.welfare.

M
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
96 Which of the following are the potential benefits of Agro-Forestry in India.

1. Sustainable income for the farmers
2. Conservation of agro-biodiversity
9
3. Increased productivity of the crops
01
4. Prevention of soil erosion.
52
A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
36
C. 1, 2 , 3 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4 only
pt
97 Yogyakarta principles, sometime seen in the news, is related to
on
A. Yoga practices
si
B. Human Rights
C. Climate Change
vi
D. Sustainable Development
@
98 With reference to Chandrayaan-2 mission, consider the following statements:

1. India is the first country in South Asia to launch mission to Moon.
el
2. India aims to land on and explore the lunar South Pole.

nn

A. 1 only
ha
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
C
D. Neither 1 nor 2
99 With reference to KUSUM Scheme, consider the following statements:

1. It aims to install grid-connected solar power plants each of capacity up to 2 MW in the rural
areas.
2. It is implemented by Ministry of Power

A. 1 only
M
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
100 Consider the following statements regarding Van Dhan Scheme

1. The Van Dhan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED.
2. Scheme is implemented by constituting 10 Self Help Groups of 30 Tribal gatherers.
3. It aims at build upon the traditional knowledge and skill sets of tribals by adding technology
and IT for value addition.
9
01
A. 2 only
52
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
36
pt
on
si
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​Online Prelims TEST - 6 (SUBJECT WISE)​ ​ ​Marks 200

​(​InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3 Consider the following passes of the Western Ghats:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5 Consider the following statements:

eroded by several east flowing rivers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7 Consider the following pairs:

Industry : Steel Plant State

2. Rourkela Steel Plant : West Bengal

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

8 Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10 Which of the following rivers is not a tributary of River Krishna?

11 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

12 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

14 Consider the following statements:

3. Godavari river originates in Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Tropical Evergreen forests

17 Consider the following hills of Peninsular India:

19 Consider the following statements:

2. Dal Lake is located in Srinagar.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

20 Consider the following statements:

21 Consider the following statements:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

23 Consider the following hills of Eastern ghats:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. Thermal Power plants

27 Consider the following statements:

3. World’s largest riverine island, Majuli is located in Assam.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. Bugyals are winter grasslands in the lower reaches of Himalayas.

valued for its timber.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Tropical Deciduous Forests

33 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

34 Consider the following statements:

35 Consider the following statements:

1. Jog Falls is created by the Netravati River.

3. Elephant falls is situated in the state of Maharashtra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

36 With reference to the 2011 census, consider the following statements:

37 Consider the following Indian States:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

39 Consider the following coastal states:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

42 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

43 Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

44 Which of the following Tiger reserve is shared between two states?

3. Coal : Dalli Rajhara

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Online Prelims TEST - 6 (SUBJECT WISE) Marks 200

(InsightsIAS Mock Test Series for UPSC Preliminary Exam 2020)