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GENERAL STUDIES - PAPER – I
T.B.C: P-SIA-D-UPGI
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Serial: 202102
TEST – 3 A
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1. If a researcher experiments to enter inside the 4. Which of the following pairs of latitudes and
Earth vertically, then what situation the longitudes are parallel to each other?
researcher will face approximately after 1. Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle
digging 3000 Kilometres deep interior of the 2. Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn
Earth?
3. 0° longitude and 180° E longitude
(a) Semi Solid layer Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) Rigid solid layer
below.
(c) Liquid layer
(a) 2 only
(d) Solid layer
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
2. When one goes from the coastal region to
(d) 1 and 3 only
continental region in the same latitude, what
situation the person will always witness?
5. The Ozonosphere is found at which of following
1. High day time temperature
zone in the Atmosphere?
2. Low Gravitational force
(a) At the lower portion of the troposphere
3. Low vegetation cover
(b) At the top portion of the Stratosphere
Select the correct answer using the code given (c) At the lower portion of the Stratosphere
below.
(d) At the top portion of the Thermosphere
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 6. Consider the following statements about the
(c) 1 and 3 only
Fold Mountains of the Earth:
(d) 2 and 3 only
1. These mountains are found only in the
direction of East – West across the Earth.
3. The East Coast of India receives its annual
2. These mountains are found in all the
rainfall from which of the following sources?
continents of the Earth.
1. North East Monsoon 3. These mountains are closely associated
2. South West Monsoon with Volcanic Activity.
3. Cyclonic disturbances Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given correct?
below. (a) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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7. The estuarine landform is created by which of 9. Consider the following statements

the following factors? 1. It is Maharashtra‘s largest reserve for the

1. Due to the presence of strong Ocean
current near the river mouth.
2. Folding or faulting of land surfaces near
the coast.
Tiger
2. It hosts wild animals, such as leopard, wild
dog, Bloth Bear, Sambhar and the rarely
spotted Ratel.
3. Indravati Tiger Reserve is located in east of

3. The Sea level is higher than the coast. the reserve

The above statements are related to the
4. The depositions of sediment on the coast
(a) TadobaAndhari Tiger Reserve
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) Bor Tiger Reserve

below. (c) Pench Tiger Reserve

(d) Melghat Tiger Reserve
(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

10. Consider the following statements
(c) 3 and 4 only
1. Both Humpback dolphins and Irrawaddy
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 dolphins are found along the eastern
coasts of India
2. Irrawaddy dolphin can able to tolerate a
8. Consider the following statements with
wide range of salinities
reference to the Nidhi Companies which 3. The International Union for Conservation
sometimes seen in news recently of Nature categorizes the Humpback
Dolphin as Critically Endangered
1. They work on the principle of mutual
Which of the statements given above is/are
benefits that are regulated by the Ministry
correct?
of Corporate Affairs (a) 2 only
2. Reserve Bank of India has no power to (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
issue directives for them related to their
(d) 1, 2 and 3
deposit acceptance activities

3. In India, Foreign Direct Investments is

11. The term ‘2020 AV2’ sometimes seen in news
prohibited in Nidhi Companies
recently, is
Which of the statements given above are
(a) A first asteroid found to orbit entirely
correct?
within the orbit of Venus
(a) 1and 2 only (b) A group of satellites launched recently to
(b) 2 and 3 only study terrestrial hydrology.
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) A new strand of Avian influenza virus
(d) A variety of grapes which is resistant to
(d) 1, 2 and 3
fungal diseases

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12. Consider the following statements with Which of the statements given above is/are
reference to ‘DETECTR system’ which correct?
sometimes seen in news recently (a) 1 only
1. It is a diagnostic system developed by the (b) 2 only
National Centre for Biological Sciences for (c) Both 1 and 2
the COVID-19 virus (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The system is based on the CRISPR-
Technology
Which of the statements given above is/are 15. Consider the following statements about the
correct? forms of Condensation:
(a) 1 only
1. The density of Fog is quite higher than the
(b) 2 only
mist.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. The visibility in Fog is lower than that of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Mist.

13. Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. The White Blood Cells are devoid of
haemoglobin. (a) 1 only
2. The main function of Red Blood Cells is to (b) 2 only
transport oxygen from and to various (c) Both 1 and 2
tissues and organs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Red Blood Cells are the biconcave cells and
with nucleus in humans
Which of the statements given above is/are 16. Consider the following features about the
correct? Clouds:
(a) 2 only
1. They are formed generally at high altitudes
(b) 1 and 3 only
around 8000 meters.
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. They are thin and detached clouds.
3. They are always white in colour.

14. Consider the following statements with Which one of the following types of cloud is
reference to the Zinc-air batteries which rightly described by the given above features?
sometimes seen in news recently
(a) Nimbus clouds
1. These batteries have high energy densities
(b) Cumulus clouds
and are relatively inexpensive to produce
(c) Cirrus clouds
2. These batteries have some properties of
fuel cells as well as batteries (d) Stratus clouds

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17. The Convectional rainfall could be experienced Select the correct answer using the code given
in which of the following regions? below.
1. During the summer in the tropical regions. (a) 1 only
2. During the winter in the tropical regions.
(b) 1 and 3 only
3. During the summer in the temperate
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
interiors.
(d) 1 and 2 only
4. During the winter in the temperate
interiors.

Select the correct answer using the code given 20. Which of the following types of climates is/are
below. found at the north and south of the Equator?
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. Laurentian Climate
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Polar Climate
(c) 1 and 3 only
3. Siberian Climate
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. British Climate
5. China climate
18. Which of the following pair of combinations are
Select the correct answer using the code given
correct?
below.
1. Cyclone rotates in anti-clock wise in the
Northern Hemisphere (a) 4 and 5 only
2. Cyclone rotates in clock-wise in the (b) 2, 4 and 5 only
Southern Hemisphere (c) 2 and 4 only
3. Anti-Cyclone rotates in clock-wise in the (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Northern Hemisphere
4. Anti-Cyclone rotates in anti-clock wise in
the Southern Hemisphere 21. Consider the following pairs:
Select the correct answer using the code given 1. P waves - Travel through
below. solids and liquids
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. S waves - Similar to sound
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 waves
(d) None of the above 3. Surface waves - Most damaging
waves
19. The savanna types of Grasslands is/are absent Which of the pairs given above are correctly
in which of the following continents in the matched?
Earth?
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. North America (b) 1 and 3 only
2. South America (c) 2 and 3 only
3. Asia
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Australia

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22. Consider the following statements: Select the correct answer from the codes given

1. The oceanic circulation pattern roughly below.

corresponds to the earth’s atmosphere (a) 1, 2 and 5 only
circulation pattern. (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
2. The mixing of warm and cold currents (c) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
keeps the predators of fish away and (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
increase the fish population.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
23. With reference to ‘Nanocomposite Coatings’
which sometimes seen in news recently,
consider the following statements
1. Nanocomposite coatings are formed by
mixing two or more dissimilar materials at
nanoscale
2. The coating could help in increasing the
friction of space devices
3. The process is highly economical without
25. The term ‘Chlamydomonasnivalis’ sometimes
seen in news recently, is
(a) a small freshwater fish found in the
tropical and subtropical regions
(b) an algae exists in snow in the polar and
glacial regions
(c) a species of bioluminescent fungi sighted
recently in Meghalaya
(d) a new flowering plant found recently in
Western Ghats
26. Recently global environmental organisations
critcised the Danube-Oder-Elbe Canal project
which provide seamless navigation in
1. Black Sea

environmental constraints. 2. North Sea

Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Baltic Sea
correct? Select the correct answer from the codes given
(a) 1 only below
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
24. Which of the following countries are the
members of the ‘Indian Ocean Commission
27. ‘Centre for Internet of ethical things’
‘which sometimes seen in news recently
sometimes seen in news recently, is launched
1. Comoros
by which one of the following states?
2. India
3. Madagascar (a) Tamil Nadu

4. Mauritius (b) Kerala

5. Maldives (c) Karnataka
6. Seychelles (d) Maharashtra

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28. Which one of the following statements is not 31. Which of the following statements about salt
correct with reference to ‘Nuclear Non- weathering is/are correct?
Proliferation Treaty’ which sometimes seen in
1. It is more prevalent in deserts.
news recently.
2. It often results in granular foliation.
(a) International Atomic Energy Agency is a
Select the correct answer using the code given
party to the treaty
below.
(b) The treaty defines the nuclear-weapon
states (a) 1 only
(c) India is a non-signatory to this treaty (b) 2 only
(d) The Treaty does not affect the right of state (c) Both 1 and 2
parties to use nuclear energy for peaceful (d) Neither 1 nor 2
purposes

32. Consider the following statements:

29. Which of the following are the difference 1. Weathering is a pre-requisite for mass
between the terrestrial and Jovian planets? movement.

1. The sizes of the planets 2. Mass movements are primarily aided by

2. The exposure to Solar winds gravity.
3. The presence of land 3. Mass movements do not come under
erosion though there is a shift of materials
Select the correct answer using the code given
from one place to another.
below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only correct?

(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
30. Which of the following processes are included
under diastrophism?
33. Consider the following statements:
1. Earthquake
2. Cyclone 1. Waves are actually the movement of surface
3. Orogeny waters from one place to another.

Select the correct answer using the code given 2. The longest waves are formed on the shore.

below. Which of the statements given above is/are

(a) 1 and 2 only correct?

(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) None of the above (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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34. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. The capacity of air to hold moisture
increases with increase in temperature. (a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
2. Relative humidity is high in Sub-Polar low
(c) 1 and 2 only
pressure belt.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
37. With reference to Essential Commodities Act
(a) 1 only which sometimes seen in news recently,
(b) 2 only consider the following statements
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. The act is regulated and administered by
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and
Public Distribution.
2. The act delegates power to the state
35. Which of the following forces affect the velocity
government to add or remove a commodity
and direction of wind?
in list of commodities under the act.
1. Pressure gradient force Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Frictional force correct?

3. Coriolis force (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) Both 1 and 2
below. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
38. ‘Central Pollution Control Board’ sometimes
(c) 1 and 3 only seen in news recently, is mandated to function
(d) 1, 2 and 3 under which of the following acts?

1. Water (Prevention and Control of pollution)

36. With reference to Delimitation Commission Act, 1974
which sometimes seen in news recently, 2. Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
consider the following statements Act, 1981
3. Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
1. The Delimitation Commission is appointed
Select the correct answer from the codes given
by the Election Commission of India
below
2. The Commission identifies the seats to be (a) 1 only
reserved for the scheduled castes and (b) 2 and 3 only
scheduled tribes communities (c) 1 and 2 only
3. The Commission can alter the cap on the (d) 1, 2 and 3

maximum seats in the parliament.

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39. ‘KIRAN Scheme’ sometimes seen in news 42. ‘MARPOL Convention’ sometimes seen in news
recently, is a recently, is related to

(a) scheme for promoting women in science
and technology
(b) scheme for all the Adolescent Girls to
improve their health
(c) scheme to provide day care facilities to
children of working mothers
(d) scheme for rehabilitation of rescued child
labours
40. The term ‘Leverage Ratio’ sometimes seen in
news recently, is
(a) The relation between the amount of equity
that a company has and the amount of
debt that it is carrying in its books
(b) The ratio between demand and supply of
goods and services in an economy
(c) The ratio between exchange rate of the two
currencies
(d) The interest rate agreed upon in the loan
contract between a commercial bank and
the Central Bank
41. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with reference to the ‘Polymer
Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells’
sometimes seen in news recently
1. It converts the chemical energy stored in
hydrogen fuel directly to electrical energy
2. Water is the only by-product of the cell
3. It cannot be operated at low temperature
Select the correct answer from the codes given
below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Migratory Species of Wild Animals
(b) Pollution from ships
(c) Persistent Organic Pollutants
(d) Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal
43. The term ‘Wasp 76b’ sometimes seen in news
recently, is
(a) an enzyme which contribute to cellular
regulation
(b) an exoplanet that is twice the width of our
Jupiter
(c) a family of viruses which are spread mainly
by rodents
(d) abacteria that metabolize and convert
methane into carbon-di-oxide
44. ‘Gender Parity Index’ sometimes seen in news
recently, is released by
(a) United Nations Women
(b) United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
(c) United Nations Development Programme
(d) World Economic Forum
which
45. Consider the following statements:
1. Aeroplanes prefer to fly in the stratosphere
to avoid violent weather changes.
2. Jet Streams are beneficial for aviation and
are used commercially.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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46. Consider the following statements: 49. With reference to Inter tropical convergence

1. Maximum insolation is received over the zone(ITCZ), which of the following statements
equator. is/are correct?
2. Generally, at the same latitude the 1. It is a zone of calm, hot and rising air and
insolation is more over the continent than
low pressure.
over the oceans.
2. It is also known by the name Horse latitude.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given
correct?
below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

47. Consider the following statement about
International date line(IDL):

1. It is an imaginary straight line which 50. Consider the following pairs:

passes along 180-degree meridian.
Local winds Region
2. A traveller crossing IDL from east to west
loses a day. 1. Pampero - North America

Which of the statements given above is/are not 2. Harmattan - Western Africa
correct? 3. Sirroco - Mediterranean
(a) 1 only coast
(b) 2 only
4. Mistral - West Asia
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above given pairs is/are correctly
matched?

48. Which of the following conditions are (a) 1 and 2 only

necessary for temperature inversion (b) 2 and 3 only
phenomenon in Deserts?
(c) 3 and 4 only
1. Long night duration.
(d) 1 and 4 only
2. Presence of clouds.

3. Calm and stable air.

51. ‘Mopin Festival’ sometimes seen in news
Select the correct answer using the code given
recently, is related to the state of
below:

(a) 1 only (a) Arunachal Pradesh

(b) Chhattisgarh
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Assam
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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52. Which of the following factors affect the Select the correct answer using the code given
movement of ocean currents? below:
1. Rotation of earth (a) 1 only
2. Temperature difference
(b) 1 and 2 only
3. Winds
(c) 2 and 3 only
4. Coriolis force
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Salinity

Select the correct answer using the code given

below: 55. Consider the following pairs

(a) 1 and 3 only (Tribes in news) (State)

(b) 1,2,3 and 5 only 1. Nyishi - Arunachal Pradesh

(c) 2,3 and 4 only 2. Galos - Sikkim

3. Siddi - Gujarat
(d) 1,2,3,4and 5
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly
matched?
53. Which of the following ocean currents flow in
(a) 1 and 3 only
South Atlantic Ocean?
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. Canaries current
(c) 1 and 2 only
2. Benguela current (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Peruvian current

4. Brazilian current 56. Consider the following statements

5. South Equatorial current
1. The Speaker have the authority for
Select the correct answer using the code given revocation of suspension order of a
below:
member
(a) 1,2 and 3 only 2. The Rajya Sabha Chairman have the power
(b) 1,3 and 4 only to suspend a member

(c) 2,4 and 5 only Which of the statements given above is/are

(d) 3,4 and 4 only correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
54. Which of the following will lead to increase in
(c) Both 1 and 2
salinity of the ocean?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Increased rate of evaporation

2. Glacial melting

3. Influx of fresh water in the ocean

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57. Consider the following statements with 59. Consider the following statements with respect
reference to the Epidemic Disease Act to Greenco Rating system, recently seen in
news:
1. State governments do not have the power
to take special measures under the Act 1. It is the "first of its kind in the World"

2. It provides penalties for disobeying any holistic framework that evaluates

regulation made under the Act companies on the environmental

3. It gives legal protection to the friendliness of their activities using a life

implementing officers acting under the Act cycle approach.

Which of the statements given above is/are 2. GreenCo rating is applicable to both
correct? manufacturing facilities and service sector
(a) 2 and 3 only units.
(b) 1 and 2 only
3. It has been developed by The Energy and
(c) 3 only
Resource Institute.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above given statements is/are
correct?
58. With reference to recent steps taken by the
(a) 1 and 2 only
government to promote defence sector,
(b) 2 and 3 only
consider the following statements:
(c) 3 only
1. Requirement of license for manufacturing
defence products has been completely (d) 1,2 and 3

abolished
60. Consider the following statements:
2. Foreign Investment is allowed under
automatic route upto 49% and above 49% 1. The Indian BT cotton is presently resistant
through government route. to Whiteflies but not against pink
bollworm.
3. A new framework titled ‘Mission
RakshaGyan Shakti’ which aims to provide 2. The cultivation of BT cotton requires lesser
a boost to the IPR culture in indigenous use of pesticides along with higher crop
defence industry. yield.

Which of the above given statements is/are 3. Cotton is a rabi crop in India.
correct? Which of the above given statements is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?

(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only

(c) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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61. With reference to RoDTEP Scheme, consider 63. Consider the following statements about the
the following statements: Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill, 2020:

1. The scheme is mainly focused on exporters
to make their products globally cost
competitive.
2. It will reimburse all the taxes/duties/levies
being charged at the Central/State/Local
level which are not currently refunded
under any of the existing schemes but are
incurred at the manufacturing
distribution process.
3. RoDTEP will replace the Merchandise
export from India scheme(MEIS).
Which of the above given statements is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. This bill has increased the time period
until which abortion is allowed from 20 to
24 weeks for all pregnant women, on the
advice of two medical practitioners.
2. This bill allows for the privacy of a
pregnant woman by revealing a woman’s
abortion without her consent a punishable
and
offence.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(c) 1 and 3 only

64. Consider the following statements about
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Yakshagana:

1. Yakshagana is a theatre form developed in

62. Recently, RBI introduced ‘Fully accessible
Karnataka.
route(FAR)’ for government securities. Which
of the following statements is/are correct 2. It involves heavy headgear, elaborate

regarding it? costumes and musical beads on the legs

called gejje.
1. Under this route, only non-resident
3. Himmela is the name given to the musical
investors can invest in specified
government securities. group, while mummela is the dance and
dialogue group.
2. The investment ceiling under this scheme
has been capped at 6 percent. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: (a) 1 only

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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65. Which of the following factors are suitable for 67. Consider the following statements about
the formation of Coral reefs in tropical waters? evolution of earth’s atmosphere:

1. Upwelling of ocean water 1. Oxygen was negligible in the original

2. Water temperature not below 20 degree atmosphere.
Celsius
2. The extreme hot interior of earth has
3. Shallow depth contributed in the evolution of earth
4. Presence of sediments atmosphere.

Select the correct answer using the code given 3. Nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide are
below: the major atmospheric gases in the given

(a) 1,2 and 3 only order at present.

(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the above given statements is/are

correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

66. With reference to geomorphic processes,
consider the following statements: (d) 1,2 and 3

1. The endogenetic processes derive their

energy mainly from radioactive decay while
68. Consider the following statements with
exo-genetic processes derive their energy
reference to Small industrial Development
from the sun.
Bank of India (SIDBI)
2. Exogeneticprocess tends to elevate the
1. It is a statutory body under an act of the
parts of the earth while endogenetic
Indian Parliament
processes tend to do the erosional and
2. It operates under the Ministry of
depositional activities.
Commerce and Industry
3. Wind, River, glaciers form part of 3. It is one of the All India Financial
endogenetic processes. Institutions regulated and supervised by
Which of the above given statements is/are the Reserve Bank of India
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are

(a) 1 and 2 only correct?

(a) 3 only
(b) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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69. Consider the following statements about 3. Ground water
Coriolis force:
4. Lakes
1. The Coriolis Effect is more dominant near
5. Atmosphere
the equator than the poles.
Select the correct answer using the code given
2. The Coriolis force increases with increase below:
in speed of moving objects.
(a) 1-3-2-4-5
Which of the above given statements is/are
(b) 1-2-3-5-4
correct?
(c) 1-3-4-5-2
(a) 1 only
(d) 1-2-3-4-5
(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

72. ‘It is a region bounded by four ocean currents
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
forming an ocean gyre. It has no land
boundaries unlike other regions and is
70. Consider the following statements with
distinguished by its characteristic
reference to ‘Coalition for Disaster Resilient
brown Sargasso seaweed and often calm blue
Infrastructure’ which sometimes seen in news
water.’
recently
The region described above is associated with
1. It is launched by India at the United
which of the following oceans?
Nations Climate Action Summit in 2019
2. It comprises more than 50 member (a) Indian ocean

countries (b) Atlantic ocean

Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Pacific ocean

correct?
(d) None of these
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
73. ‘The World Water Development Report’
(c) Both 1 and 2
sometimes seen in news recently, is released
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
by

(a) United Nations-Water

71. Arrange the following in the decreasing order
(b) United Nations Development Programme
of amount of water on the earth they hold:
(c) Clean Water Action
1. Ocean (d) World Water Council

2. Ice caps and Glacier

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74. Which of the following statements with respect 77. The State Election Commissioner can be
to Tsunami waves is not correct? removed from his/her office by which of the
following methods?
(a) Tsunami waves originate from a major
upheaval in the ocean bottom caused due (a) Removed by the state Governor by the
to volcanic eruptions and landslides order of the President
(b) Removed by the state Governor after the
(b) Tsunamis wave travel with very high speed
in the open ocean state legislature passes a resolution to that
effect
(c) They have a wavelength of more than 200
(c) Removed by the President after the
km and can travel long distance without
Parliament passes a resolution by simple
wasting energy
majority to that effect
(d) Tsunami wave is a type of tidal wave (d) Removed by the President after the
Parliament passes a resolution by special
majority to that effect
75. Recently central governments placed some
drugs under the ‘Schedule H’ of the Drugs and
Cosmetics Rules, 1945. It implies that 78. ‘Gender Social Norms Index’, Sometimes seen

(a) Those drugs will come the category of in the news is released by which of the

generic drugs following?

(b) Those drugs cannot be purchased over the (a) United Nation Development Programme
counter without the prescription of a (UNDP)
qualified doctor
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) The price of those drugs will be determined
(c) UNESCO
by the government of India
(d) Those drugs cannot be prescribed for (d) World Bank
children under 6 years of age

79. Consider the following statements about the

76. The Reunion Island was in news recently for
which of the following reasons?
(a) For the first time, India and France
conducted joint patrols from the Reunion
Island.
(b) The Reunion Island serves as the overseas
naval base of the USA.
(c) The Reunion Island was exchanged as a
mark of cooperation between USA and
France.
(d) The Reunion Island, as part of
Mauritius group of islands, is facing severe
coastal erosion due to rising level of seas.
power of Contempt of Court:
1. The term ‘Contempt of Court’ has not been
defined by the Constitution of India.
2. The power to punish someone for contempt
of court is granted by the Constitution of
India to both the Supreme Court and High
Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
the (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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80. Which of the following statements is correct 82. Consider the following statements about the
about the ‘One Health’ concept that was in process of Extradition:

news recently? 1. It is the formal process of one state

surrendering an individual to another state
(a) It advocates the idea of providing universal for prosecution or punishment for crimes.
health insurance coverage to citizens by 2. The requested state can refuse to
the governments. surrender the individual to the state that
has requested extradition.
(b) It advocates the integration of primary,
secondary and tertiary health care to Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
people to better deliver medical services.
(a) 1 only
(c) It recognizes that health of human beings
(b) 2 only
is connected to the health of animals and
(c) Both 1 and 2
environment. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) It recognizes the importance of vaccination
and making vaccinations accessible to all 83. Which of the following countries have signed
countries. in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
(JCPOA)

(a) Only the Permanent members of United

81. Which of the following statements about the Nations Security Council and Iran.
scheme Minimum Support Price for Minor (b) Only between Iran, USA, Russia and China
Forest Produce is correct? (c) All 5 Permanent members of United
Nations Security Council along with
(a) The scheme covers 12 Minor Forest Germany and Iran
Produce including timber. (d) Iran and all the Arab countries
(b) The Minimum Support Price for the Minor
Forest Produce is determined by the 84. Consider the following statements about Coal
Department of Agriculture and Co- Bed Methane (CBM) and its extraction:
operation based on the recommendations 1. CBM is a form of natural gas that occurs
of the Commission for Agricultural Costs in coal beds.
2. Ground water depletion is a possible
and Prices (CACP).
challenge in the extraction of CBM.
(c) The nodal ministry for implementation of
Which of the statements given above is/are
the scheme is the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
correct?
(d) It is a central sector scheme, fully funded
(a) 1 only
by the central government to avoid
(b) 2 only
disparities in the prices. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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85. Consider the following statements: 87. Which of the following are the favourable
conditions for the formation of deltas?
1. It is a open ended scale used to measure
earthquake. 1. Active erosion in the upper course of the
river
2. It is logarithmic in nature.
2. Presence of tides
3. It measure the amount of shaking of the
3. Shallow coast
ground.
4. Absence of strong current at right angles to
Which type of earthquake measuring scale is
the river mouth
being described here?
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) Mercalli scale
below:
(b) Richter scale
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) Moment magnitude scale (b) 1,3 and 4 only

(d) None of these (c) 2,3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

86. Consider the following statements:

1. Porosity is the measure of void spaces 88. Consider the following statements with regard

available in the volume of the rock. to Cool Temperate Western Margin Climate?

2. Permeability is the ability of the rock to 1. Winters are mild and summers are
relatively cooler when compared to other
allow the passage of fluids through it.
regions in the same latitude.
3. Clay is both porous as well as permeable in
2. These are under the permanent influence
nature.
of westerlies wind.
Which of the above given statements is/are
3. The natural vegetation of this type of
correct?
climate is dominated by temperate
(a) 3 only deciduous forests.

(b) 1 and 2 only Which of the above given statements is/are

correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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89. Which of the following statements are correct 91. Consider the following statements with respect
about the Coniferous forests? to PM CARES fund, recently seen in news:

1. It is a public charitable trust headed by the

1. They are of very high density with
Prime Minister.
luxuriant vegetation.
2. The contributions flowing out of budgetary
2. All the coniferous are evergreen. sources of the PSUs are not accepted by

3. Leaves are small, thick, leathery and the fund.

needle shaped. 3. The PM CARES fund would be audited by

the CAG of India.
4. There is a little undergrowth.
Which of the above given statements is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given correct?
below: (a) 1 and 2 only

(a) 1,2 and 3 only (b) 2 only

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

(d) 1,2 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only 92. Legacy wastes are the wastes that have been
collected and kept for years at some barren
land or a place dedicated for Landfill. Which
90. Which of the following statements about Black among the following can be categorized as
Carbon is/are correct? legacy waste?

1. It is produced both naturally and due to 1. Wastes in tanks, canisters, and stainless

human activities. steel bins

2. It contributes to global warming because of 2. Buried waste

its potential to stay for years in the 3. Contaminated soil and groundwater

atmosphere before it can decompose. 4. Contaminated building materials and

structures.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given
correct?
below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1.3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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93. Which of the flyways used by migratory birds Select the correct answer using the code given
passes through India? below:

1. Central Asian flyway (a) 1, 2,3 and 4 only

2. West Asian -East African flyway (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

3. East Asian- Australasian flyway (c) 1 and 2 only

Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
below:

(a) 1 only
96. Japan coast is a major fishing ground. What
(b) 1 and 3 only are the factors responsible for this
(c) 1, 2 and 3 development?

(d) 2 and 3 only 1. Confluence of warm and cold currents near

the Japan coast
94. With reference to Zoonotic diseases, consider 2. Less percentage of agricultural land
the following statements: 3. Indented coastline
1. These diseases normally exist in animals 4. Absence of continental shelves.
but can also infect humans. Select the correct answer using the code given
2. They can be caused by harmful germs like below:
viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi.
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. Zoonotic diseases are mainly vector borne.
(b) 1,2 and 3 only
Which of the statement/s given above is/are
(c) 1,3 and 4 only
correct?
(d) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only
97. The Bharat Stage Emission Standards are set
(c) 1 and 3 only
by which of the following government bodies?
(d) 1,2 and 3
(a) The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
(b) Central Pollution Control Board
95. Which of the following minerals are found as
placer deposits? (c) Environment Pollution (Prevention and
Control) Authority
1. Silver
(d) Air Pollution (Control and Management)
2. Gold
Authority of India
3. Aluminium

4. Tin

5. Platinum

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98. Recently, the Supreme Court given a green 100. Consider the following statements
signal to introduction of wild Cheetahs in a regarding the National Medical Commission of
suitable area in India. In this context, which India.
one of the following statements is correct? 1. It is a statutory body replacing the Medical
(a) India aims to reintroduce the Iranian Council of India.
Cheetah into Gir Forest of Gujarat. 2. It will lay down policies for regulating
(b) India aims to import African Cheetahs into medical institutions and medical
KunoPauplur Sanctuary of Madhya professionals.
Pradesh. 3. It will give its approval for the development
(c) India aims to import South East Asian of new vaccines in the Country.
Cheetahs into Manas National park of 4. It is the apex body in India for the
Assam. formulation, coordination and promotion
(d) India aims to import the Australian of biomedical research.
Cheetah into Sariska tiger reserve in Which of the statements given above is/are
Rajasthan.
correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

99. Consider the following statements with
(b) 1 and 4 only
reference to the Agricultural and Processed
(c) 1 and 2 only
Food Products Export Development Authority (d) 2 and 4 only
which sometimes seen in news recently.

1. It is mandated with the responsibility of

export promotion and development of all
the agricultural commodities.
2. It has been entrusted with the
responsibility to monitor import of sugar
3. It is under the administrative control of
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers'
Welfare
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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