TEST - 5 (SUBJECT WISE) 28-Mar-20 19 - 13

Total Marks : 200
Online Prelims TEST - 5 (SUBJECT WISE)

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1 With reference to the North Star, consider the following statements:

1. It always remains in the same position in the sky, thus helps to find direction.
2. It is located in the Ursa Major Constellation.
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
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Nebular Hypothesis was proposed by Pierre Simon de Laplace in 1796, which explained how
the solar system was formed. The hypothesis considered
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that the planets were formed out of a cloud of material associated with a youthful sun,
which was slowly rotating. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The most popular argument regarding the origin of the universe is the Big Bang Theory. It is also
called expanding universe hypothesis. According to the ‘The Big Bang Theory’, in the beginning, all
matter forming the universe existed in one place in the form of a “tiny ball” with an unimaginably
small volume, infinite temperature and infinite density. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
3 Which of the following planets is considered as ‘Earth’s-twin’?
A. Mars
B. Mercury
C. Venus
D. Jupiter
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1. Traditionally, Subsistence Farming utilized low levels of technology and household labour.
2. Commercial grain farming is majorly practiced tropical grasslands of South America, Africa and
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3. In Mixed farming the land is used for growing crops and rearing livestock.

A. 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Subsistence farming is practiced to meet the needs of the farmer’s family. Traditionally, low levels
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of technology and household labour are used to produce on small output. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
In commercial grain farming crops are grown for commercial purpose. Wheat and maize are
common commercially grown grains. Major areas where commercial grain farming is pracised
are temperate grasslands of North America, Europe and Asia. These areas are sparsely
populated with large farms spreading over hundreds of hectares. Severe winters restrict the
growing season and only a single crop can be grown. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
In mixed farming the land is used for growing food and fodder crops and rearing livestock.
It is practiced in Europe, eastern USA, Argentina, southeast Australia, New Zealand and South
Africa. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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1. Neptune
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other four planets namely Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are called the outer planets.
Alternatively, the first four are called Terrestrial, meaning earth-like as they are made up of rock
and metals, and have relatively high densities. The rest four are called Jovian or Gas Giant planets.
Hence, option (d) is correct.

1. The Bering Strait separates the USA and Russia.
2. The Cook Strait connects South Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
The Bering Strait, located just to the south of the Arctic Circle at the northern edges of the Bering
Sea. This strait separates the United States and Russia by 58 miles (85 km). Hence, statement 1 is
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7 The Geological periods Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic belong to which of the following Geological
Eras?
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A. Cainozoic
B. Mesozoic
C. Palaeozoic
D. None
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
The Eras are the second largest interval units into which the Geologic Time is divided after
Eons and represented on the chart. Eras encompass major intervals of Time and are defined based
on the fossil life-forms found in the rock layers, and the Law of Superposition. There are three
Geologic Eras currently identified, namely the Paleozoic Era, the Mesozoic Era, and the
Cenozoic Era.
The Mesozoic Era (248 Million to 65 Million Years Ago) was important for the fossil
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dinosaurs and other reptiles that lived. However, the Mesozoic Era landscape
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Most of our knowledge about the interior of the earth is largely based on estimates and inferences.
Yet, a part of the information is obtained through direct observations and analysis of materials.
The most easily available solid earth material is surface rock or the rocks we get from mining areas.
Gold mines in South Africa are as deep as 3 - 4 km. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Volcanic eruption forms another source of obtaining direct information. As and when the molten
material (magma) is thrown onto the surface of the earth, during volcanic eruption it becomes
available for laboratory analysis. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Another source of information are the meteors that at times reach the earth. However, it may be
noted that the material that becomes available for analysis from meteors, is not from the interior of
the earth. Thus, it is an indirect source of information. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

1. Mount Aconcagua is located on the border of Argentina and Paraguay.
2. The Atacama Desert is located in Peru.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
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A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Earthquake waves are basically of two types — body waves and surface waves. Body waves are
generated due to the release of energy at the focus and move in all directions travelling through the
body of the earth.
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There are two types of body waves. They are called P and S-waves. P-waves move faster and are the
first to arrive at the surface. Hence, statement 1 is correct whereas statement 3 is incorrect.
The P-waves are similar to sound waves. They travel through gaseous, liquid and solid
materials. S-waves arrive at the surface with some time lag. These are called secondary waves. An
important fact about S-waves is that they can travel only through solid materials. Hence,
statement 2 is incorrect.

1. The size of the parallels of latitude decreases from the Equator towards poles.
2. All meridians are of equal length.

A. 1 only
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1. Gobi desert is located in China and Mongolia.
2. The Darvaza gas crater is located in the Kyzyl Kum desert.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2.
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
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The Gobi Desert is the 2nd largest desert in Asia after Arabian Desert. It extends from northern
China into Mongolia. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Kara Kum Desert covers 135,000 square miles, nearly 70 percent of Turkmenistan's land.
Because of the desert's location along the Caspian Sea, the weather in Karakum is milder than
many Asian deserts. The Darvaza gas crater, also called the "Door to Hell" or the "Gates of Hell"
by locals, a crater of natural gas that has been burning since 1971, is located in the Karakum
Desert. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The Kyzylkum desert lies in the doab sandwiched by two rivers; the Syr Darya and the Amu
Darya, in a section of the world that is historically called Sogdiana or Transoxania. As it stands
today, it spans approximately 115,000 square miles lying in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and
Turkmenistan.
13 Which of the following activities is/are considered primary activities?

1. Agriculture 4
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hunting and gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, and mining and
quarrying. Hence, both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct.
Secondary activities add value to natural resources by transforming raw materials into
valuable products. Secondary activities, therefore, are concerned with manufacturing,
processing and construction (infrastructure) industries. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

1. Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie areas of Western Australia have the large deposits of high grade
anthracite coal.
2. Australia is a major producer of bauxite in the world.
3. Lake Maracaibo is known for petroleum production.

A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 only
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie areas of Western Australia have the largest deposits of gold. The
oldest rocks in the world are in Western Australia. They date from 4,300 million years ago,
only 300 million years after the earth was formed. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Australia is the largest producer of bauxite in the world. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Lake Maracaibo is located in Venezuela and known for major petroleum production of Venezuela.
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magnitude scale is known as the Richter scale. The magnitude relates to the energy
released during the quake. The magnitude is expressed in numbers, 0-10. Hence statement 1 is
incorrect.
The intensity scale is named after Mercalli, an Italian seismologist. The intensity scale takes
into account the visible damage caused by the event. The range of intensity scale is from 1-12.
Hence, statement 2 and statement 3 are incorrect.
16 Which of the following evidences supported the continental drift?

1. Jig-Saw-Fit of the shorelines of Africa and South America.
2. Tillite deposits
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3. Placer deposits
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
According to Wegener, all the continents formed a single continental mass in the beginning and
later continents drifted to form the present day map.
Some of the evidences that supported continental drift were:

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1. Eritrea and Djibouti share the border with Red Sea
2. River Euphrates drains into Gulf of Oman.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2.
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
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There are six countries (Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, and
Djibouti) bordering the Red Sea. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
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Petroleum is found between the layers of rocks and is drilled from oil fields located in off-shore and
coastal areas. This is then sent to refineries which process the crude oil and produce a variety of
products like diesel, petrol, kerosene, wax, plastics and lubricants. Petroleum and its
derivatives are called Black Gold as they are very valuable.

1. Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to the continental crust.
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2. The lower portion of the mantle is called asthenosphere.

3. The crust and the uppermost part of the mantle are called lithosphere.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 only
Your Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
The Crust is the outermost solid part of the earth. It is brittle in nature. The thickness of the
crust varies under the oceanic and continental areas. Oceanic crust is thinner as compared to
the continental crust. The mean thickness of oceanic crust is 5 km whereas that0 3of4 the continental
is around 30 km. Hence, statement 1 is correct. 41 6
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20 With reference to the ‘Mass Movement’, consider the following statements:
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Your Answer :
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Mass movements transfer the mass of rock debris down the slopes under the direct influence
of gravity. That means, air, water or ice do not carry debris with them from place to place but on
the other hand the debris may carry with it air, water or ice. The movements of mass may range
from slow to rapid. Hence, both statement 1 and statement 3 are correct.
Gravity exerts its force on all matter, both bedrock and the products of weathering. So,
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weathering is not a pre-requisite for mass movement though it aids mass movements. Hence,

1. Thickness of the troposphere is greatest at the poles.
2. Radio waves transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by the ionosphere.
3. The mesosphere contains the Ozone layer.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
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Your Answer : D
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electrically charged particles known as ions, and hence, it is known as ionosphere. Radio waves
transmitted from the earth are reflected back to the earth by this layer. Hence, statement 2
is correct.
22 The famous Mount Olympus is located in which of the following Countries?
A. Spain
B. Germany
C. Italy
D. Greece
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
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Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece. Olympus is notable in Greek mythology as the
home of the Greek gods, on Mytikas peak. It is also noted for its exceptional biodiversity and
rich flora. It has been a National Park, the first in Greece, since 1938. It is also a World
Biosphere Reserve.
23 Which of following factors is/are affecting the distribution of population?

1. Soil
2. Topography
3. Climate

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regions of Russia, Canada and Antarctica. Thus, climate affects the distribution of population.
Hence, statement 3 is correct.
24 With reference to the shield volcanoes, consider the following statements:

1. The shield volcanoes are the largest of all the volcanoes on the earth by area.
2. The shield volcanoes are very steep in nature.
3. The Hawaiian volcanoes are example for the shield volcanoes.

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 1 only
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Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Barring the basalt flows, the shield volcanoes are the largest of all the volcanoes on the earth.
Thus, shield volcanoes are second largest of all the volcanoes on the earth. Hence, statement 1 is
incorrect.
The Shield volcanoes are mostly made up of basalt, a type of lava that is very fluid when
erupted. For this reason, these volcanoes are not steep. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The Hawaiian volcanoes are the most famous examples for shield volcanoes. Hence,
statement 3 is correct.
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25 What is/are the reasons that can be attributed to the frequent landslides and debris avalanches in
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(ii) They are mostly made up of sedimentary rocks and unconsolidated

and semi-consolidated deposits. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
(iii) The slopes are very steep. Hence, statement 3 is correct
26 Consider the following fold mountains:

1. Aravali Ranges
2. The Appalachians
3. The Rockies
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4. The Andes
Which of the above given mountains is/are young fold mountains?

A. 2 and 4 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Old Fold Mountains are those fold mountains which had their origin before the Tertiary period.
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only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Dardanelles Strait, a vital transportation bridge between the Black Sea and Mediterranean
Sea, is a narrow channel of water that connects the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
It separates Asian Turkey from European Turkey thus it also separates the two continents. Hence,
The Bosporus Strait connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. It also separates Asian
Turkey from European Turkey, thus it separates the two continents. Hence, statement 3 is
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1. Birth rate is measured as the number of live births per 100 people.
2. Natural Population growth rate of a country is measured as difference between the birth rate and
the death rate of a country.

A. 1 only
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Batholiths are the large body of magmatic material that cools in the deeper depth of the crust
develops in the form of large domes. They appear on the surface only after the denudational
processes remove the overlying materials. These are granitic bodies. Batholiths are the cooled
portion of magma chambers. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
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The near horizontal bodies of the intrusive igneous rocks are called sill or
sheet, depending on the thickness of the material. The thinner ones are called sheets while the
thick horizontal deposits are called sills. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. Dykes are
perpendicular to the ground. Thus, vertical deposits.
Phacoliths are wavy mass of intrusive rocks, at times, is found at the base of synclines or at the
top of anticline in folded igneous country. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

1. Mount Kilimanjaro is a volcanic cone located in Ethiopia.
2. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak of African continent.
3. Kilimanjaro was recently in news for shrinking of glaciers.

A. 3 only
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1. The higher concentration of dust particles is found in Equatorial and Polar regions than subtropical
and temperate regions.
2. Water vapour generally decreases with altitude.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Total Marks : 200
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
The higher concentration of dust particles is found in subtropical and temperate regions
due to dry winds in comparison to equatorial and polar regions. Dust and salt particles act as
hygroscopic nuclei around which water vapour condenses to produce clouds. Hence,
Water vapour is a variable gas in the atmosphere, which decreases with altitude. Water vapour
also decreases from the equator towards the poles. It also absorbs parts of the insolation from
the sun and preserves the earth’s radiated heat. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

1. Lake Michigan is located entirely within the USA. 4
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through the Straits of Mackinac.
Lake Baikal is situated in southern Siberia and is the world’s largest freshwater lake,
accounting for about 22% of all fresh surface water in the world. It is the world’s second-largest
lake by volume. Lake Baikal is also the deepest lake in the world.
The Blue Nile is a river originating at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. With the White Nile, it is one of
the two major tributaries of the Nile. The Blue Nile joins the White Nile at Khartoum and, as
the Nile, flows through Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea at Alexandria. Hence, statement 3 is
incorrect.

1. Mulching helps to retain the soil moisture.
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2. In the coastal and dry regions shelter belts are used to protect soil cover.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Mulching is a method of soil conservation where the bare ground between plants is covered
with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps to retain soil moisture. Hence, statement
1 is correct.
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According to Wegener, all the continents formed a single continental mass and mega ocean
surrounded the same. The super continent was named PANGAEA, which meant all earth. The
mega-ocean was called PANTHALASSA, meaning all water. He argued that, around 200 million
years ago, the super continent, Pangaea, began to split. Pangaea first broke into two large
continental masses as Laurasia and Gondwanaland forming the northern and southern
components respectively. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Wegener suggested that the movement responsible for the drifting of the continents was caused by
pole-fleeing force and tidal force. The polar-fleeing force relates to the rotation of the earth
and the tidal force is due to the attraction of the moon and the sun that develops tides in
Total Marks : 200
oceanic waters. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
35 Which of the following factors does/do cause variation in insolation?

1. The rotation of earth.
2. The angle of inclination of the sun’s rays
3. The length of the day

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
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Thus, all the given factors cause variation in the amount of insolation.

1. The convective transfer of energy is confined only to the troposphere.
2. The transfer of heat through horizontal movement of air is called advection.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2.
Total Marks : 200
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
The air in contact with the earth rises vertically on heating in the form of currents and further
transmits the heat of the atmosphere. This process of vertical heating of the atmosphere is known
as convection. The convective transfer of energy is confined only to the troposphere. Hence,
The transfer of heat through horizontal movement of air is called advection. It plays important
role diurnal variation in daily weather in mid latitude and the local wind ‘loo’ in northern India.
37 With reference to the ‘South China Sea’, consider the following statements:
1. Malaysia and Singapore are bordering nations of South China Sea.
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correct.
Nine major rivers flow into the sea. Namely, these include the Min, Mekong, Pearl, Red, Pampanga,
Pahang, Pasig, and Jiulong Rivers. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Disputed islands the Paracel and Spratly islands are located in South China Sea. Hence, statement
3 is correct.
38 Diclofenac, a painkiller used in livestock has emerged as major cause for decline in the population of:
A. Cattle
B. Tigers
C. Sparrows
D. Vultures
Total Marks : 200
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Vultures in the Indian subcontinent were dying of kidney failure shortly after scavenging
livestock treated with diclofenac, a painkiller that is similar to aspirin or ibuprofen. Government
has banned the usage of diclofenac for cattle. Hence, option(d) is correct.

1. Convection currents are generated due to radioactive elements causing thermal differences in the
mantle portion.
2. The ocean crust rocks are much older than the continental rocks.
3. In the mid-oceanic ridge areas, the earthquake foci have shallow depths.
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old as 3,200 million years. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The deep trenches have deep-seated earthquake occurrences while in the mid-oceanic ridge
areas, the quake foci have shallow depths. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
40 With reference to the ‘Temperature Inversion’ mechanism in meteorology, consider the following
factors:
1. A long winter night
2. Cloudy sky
3. Still air
Which of the above given factors are ideal condition for temperature inversion?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
Total Marks : 200
D. 1 and 3 only
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : D
When the temperature increases with altitude, it is known as temperature inversion. A long winter
night with clear skies and still air is ideal situation for inversion. Hence, option (d) is correct
answer.

1. The pressure gradient is weak where the isobars are close to each other.
2. Coriolis force deflects the wind to the left direction in the northern hemisphere.
3. The Coriolis force acts parallel to the pressure gradient force.
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are apart. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The rotation of the earth about its axis affects the direction of the wind. This force is called the
Coriolis force. It deflects the wind to the right direction in the northern hemisphere and to
the left in the southern hemisphere. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
The Coriolis force acts perpendicular to the pressure gradient force. Hence, statement 3 is
incorrect.
42 Consider the following statements:Tibetan Plateau is an intermontane plateau.

1. Tibetan Plateau is an intermontane plateau.
2. Columbia Plateau is a volcanic plateau.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
Total Marks : 200
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2.
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
The highest plateaus in the world, bordering the mountains are referred to as intermontane
plateaus. Example includes the Tibetan Plateau in Asia which is also the largest plateau in the
world. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
A volcanic plateau is a type of plateau that is formed through volcanic activities such as the
extrusion of lava or upwelling of magma. Some of the examples of volcanic plateaus include North
Island Volcanic Plateau, Columbia Plateau, and Shirasu-Daichi. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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Plate, South American Plate, Pacific Plate, African Plate, Indo-Australian Plate, and Eurasian Plate.
Hence, Antarctic Plate is not a minor plate.
Some important minor plates are:

(i) Cocos plate : Between Central America and Pacific plate
(ii) Nazca plate : Between South America and Pacific plate
(iii) Arabian plate : Mostly the Saudi Arabian landmass
(iv) Philippine plate: Between the Asiatic and Pacific plate.
Hence, option (b) is correct answer.

1. For the formation of dew, dew point should be below the freezing point.
Total Marks : 200
2. For the formation of the frost, dew point should be at or above the freezing point.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2.
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
When the moisture is deposited in the form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects, it is
known as dew. The ideal conditions for its formation are clear sky, calm air, high relative humidity,
and cold and long nights.
For the formation of dew, it is necessary that the dew point is above the freezing
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Your Answer
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Chinook, warm, dry wind descending the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, primarily in
winter. Winds of the same kind occur in other parts of the world and are known generally as foehns.
Other three local winds given in the option are cold winds.
Hence, option (a) is correct.
46 Kiruna and Gallivare located in Sweden are well known for
A. Oil deposits
B. Iron mines
C. Automobile industry.
Total Marks : 200
D. Coal depositsCoal deposits
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : B
The Kiruna mine is the largest and most modern underground iron ore mine in the world. The
mine is located in Kiruna in Norrbotten County, Lapland, Sweden.
Gällivare is located in a major iron ore mining region.
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1. River Amazon drains into the Pacific Ocean.
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3. The Grand Igna Dam is a proposed hydroelectric dam on the Congo River.64
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The Amazon
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Amazon enters Brazil with only one-fifth of the flow it finally discharges into the Atlantic
Ocean. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
The Mississippi River is the second-longest river and chief river of the second-largest drainage
system on the North American continent. It joins the River Missouri at St. Louis. Hence,
The Grand Inga Dam is a proposed hydroelectric dam on the Congo River at Inga Falls in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

1. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an example of divergent boundary.
2. At transform boundaries crust is neither created nor destroyed.

A. 1 only
Total Marks : 200
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2.
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
At divergent boundary, new crust is generated as the plates pull away from each other. The best-
known example of divergent boundaries is the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. At this, the American
Plates (South America and North America) are separated from the Eurasian and African
Plates. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
At transform boundaries, the crust is neither produced nor destroyed as the plates slide
horizontally past each other. Transform faults are the planes of separation generally
perpendicular to the mid-oceanic ridges. Hence, statement 2 is correct. 34 0
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Indonesia.
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50 ‘Ladang’ is a local name of shifting cultivation practiced in:
A. Southeast Asia
B. Africa
C. Central America
D. Europe
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Total Marks : 200
Shifting cultivation is widely practiced by many tribes in the tropics, especially in Africa, South and
Central America and southeast Asia. It is prevalent in tropical region in different names, e.g.
Jhuming in North eastern states of India, Milpa in Central America and Mexico and
Ladang in Indonesia and Malaysia. Hence, option (a) is correct answer.
51 The River Orange forms the international boundary between which of the following countries?
A. Niger and Nigeria

B. South Africa and Namibia
C. South Africa and Zimbabwe
D. Nigeria and Cameroon
Your Answer :
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Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 3 only
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
The Kariba Dam is a double curvature concrete arch dam in the Kariba Gorge of the Zambezi
river basin between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Hence, pair 1 is not correctly matched.
Total Marks : 200
Grand Coulee Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Columbia River in the U.S. state of
Washington, built to produce hydroelectric power and provide irrigation water. Hence, pair 2 is
correctly matched.
The Simón Bolívar Hydroelectric Plant, also Guri Dam, is a concrete gravity and embankment dam
in Bolívar State, Venezuela on the Caroni River. Hence, pair 3 is not correctly matched.
53 Which of the following elements makes the highest share in the Earth’s crust by weight?
A. Silicon
B. Iron
C. Aluminum
D. Oxygen
Your Answer : D
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54 With reference to the ‘Savanna Climate’, consider the following statements:

1. Savanna climate has alternate wet and dry seasons.
2. It is known for commercial grain farming.
3. Masai tribes who inhabit savanna region are pastoralists.
Total Marks : 200

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Savanna climate has alternate wet and dry seasons. There are only two seasons – winter and
summer. Rains occur in summer. Hence, statement 1 is correct
Due to distinct wet and dry periods, many Savanna areas have poor lateritic soils which are
incapable of supporting good crops. Temperate grasslands are known for commercial grain
farming. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
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gatherers. They live in the region of Kalahari Desert.

1. Canyons and trenches are observed in the continental slope.
2. Seamounts are volcanic in origin.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2.
Total Marks : 200
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
The continental slope connects the continental shelf and the ocean basins. It begins where
the bottom of the continental shelf sharply drops off into a steep slope. The slope boundary
indicates the end of the continents. Canyons and trenches are observed in this region. Hence,
Seamount is a mountain with pointed summits, rising from the seafloor that does not reach the
surface of the ocean. Seamounts are volcanic in origin. These can be 3,000-4,500 m tall. Hence,

1. Russia shares border with Baltic Sea and Caspian Sea. 4
2. Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake located in Israel. 1 03
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Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, northeastern Germany, and eastern Denmark and its
numerous islands. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The Sea of Galilee is a freshwater lake located in Northern Israel. The Jordan River is the
main inlet into the Sea of Galilee. It is surrounded by Golan Heights in the east. The Sea of Galilee
is the second lowest-lying lake in the world after the Dead Sea. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

1. Quartz is used in radio and radar.
2. Pyroxene is commonly found in meteorites.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
Total Marks : 200
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2.
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Quartz is one of the most important components of sand and granite. It consists of silica. It is a
hard mineral virtually insoluble in water. It is white or colourless and used in radio and
radar. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Pyroxene consists of calcium, aluminum, magnesium, iron and silica. Pyroxene forms 10 per cent of
the earth’s crust. It is commonly found in meteorites. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

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1. The enclosed seas in the low latitudes have lower temperature than the open seas.
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seas.
Hence, both statement 1 and statement 2 are incorrect.
60 Lake Van, one of the highest saline lake in the world is located in:
A. U.S.A
B. Egypt
C. Sudan
D. Turkey
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Total Marks : 200
Lake Van, Turkish Van Gölü, lake, largest body of water in Turkey and the second largest in
the Middle East. The lake is located in the region of eastern Anatolia near the border of Iran.

1. Spring tides occur when the sun, the moon and the earth are in a straight line.
2. Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2.
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3. Mobile
4. Iron and Steel industry

A. 1, 2 and 4 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : D
Foot loose industries can be located in a wide variety of places. They are not dependent on any
specific raw material, weight losing or otherwise. They largely depend on component parts
which can be obtained anywhere. They produce in small quantity and also employ a small labour
Total Marks : 200
force. These are generally not polluting industries. The important factor in their location is
accessibility by road network. Diamonds, computer chips, and mobile manufacturing are
some examples of footloose industries.
Location of Cotton textiles, Cement industry and, Iron and Steel industries largely depend
upon location of the raw materials. Thus, cannot be considered under the category of the
Footloose industries.
Hence, option (d) is correct answer.
63 Tuff, gabbro and pegmatite are examples for:
A. Igneous Rocks
B. Sedimentary Rocks
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67 Which of the following countries is a landlocked country?
A. Nepal
B. Myanmar
C. Bangladesh
D. Thailand
Your Answer : A
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Total Marks : 200
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materials takes place in weathering, it is an in-situ or on-site process. Hence, statement 1 is
correct.
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69 Among which of the following countries the tropic of Capricorn does not pass through?
A. Argentina
B. Australia
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Your Answer : B
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A. North Sea
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Your Answer : B
Total Marks : 200
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Dogger Bank, George Bank and Grand Bank are famous fishing grounds Of Atlantic Ocean. Dogger
Bank is a large sandbank in a shallow area of the North Sea. Hence, option(a) is correct.
71 Consider the following pairs:

Industrial Town Country
1. Detroit U.S.A.
2. Manchester U.K.
3. Baku Qatar
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72 With reference to the ‘Weathering process’, consider the following statements:

1. It helps in fastening the erosional process.
2. It has no role in the formation of soils.
3. It helps in the enrichment and concentrations of certain valuable ores.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Total Marks : 200
Weathering processes are responsible for breaking down the rocks into smaller fragments
and preparing the way for formation of not only regolith and soils, but also erosion and
mass movements. Hence, statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
When rocks undergo weathering, some materials are removed through chemical or physical
leaching by groundwater and thereby the concentration of remaining (valuable) materials
increases. Thus, weathering of rocks and deposits helps in the enrichment and concentrations
of certain valuable ores of iron, manganese, aluminum, copper etc. Hence, statement 3 is
correct.
73 With reference to ‘Sargasso Sea’, consider then following statements:

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seaweed. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
74 Which of the following countries are claiming territorial rights over Senkaku Island?
A. Japan and China

B. China and Vietman
C. Myanmar and Thailand
D. Japan and Russia
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : A
Total Marks : 200
The Senkaku Islands dispute, or Diaoyu Islands dispute, concerns a territorial dispute over a
group of uninhabitedislands known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan, the Diaoyu Islands in China.
75 Which of the following ports is/are examples of Ports of call?

1. Aden
2. Honolulu
3. Singapore

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1. Panama
2. Suez Canal links the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.

A. 1 only
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Panama canal connects the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west. It has
been constructed across the Panama Isthmus between Panama City and Colon. Hence, statement 1
is correct.
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Suez canal had been constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in
the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
77 Which of the following activities belong to the Quaternary activities in the service sector of the
economy?
1. Information-generation and sharing
2. Medical Tourism
3. Research and Development

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coal reserves in Germany.
Total Marks : 200
1. Genetic biodiversity refers to the variation of genes within species.

2. Different human races are example of genetic diversity.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Genetic biodiversity refers to the variation of genes within species. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
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inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
81 With reference to the Measles, consider the following statements:

1. It is a highly contagious bacterial disease.
2. It is transmitted via droplets from the nose, mouth or throat of infected persons.
3. Recently, India was declared measles free by World Health Organization (WHO).
Total Marks : 200
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It remains an important cause of death among
young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. Hence, statement
1 is incorrect.
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1. It is a national-level apex organization functioning under the administrative control of Ministry of
Tribal Affairs.
2. It provides Handloom development training for tribal population.
3. The objective of TRIFED is socio-economic development of tribal people in the country by way of
marketing development of the tribal products.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Total Marks : 200
All the statements given above are correct.
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) came into existence
in 1987. It is a national-level apex organization functioning under the administrative control of
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India.
The ultimate objective of TRIFED is socio-economic development of tribal people in the country by
way of marketing development of the tribal products on which the lives of tribals depends heavily as
they spend most of their time and derive major portion of their income.
It provides training for Handloom and Handicraft development.
http://trifed.in/trifed/(S(jzkhqxpxxsqzodtxqnctjl1e))/Default.aspx
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progress and world trade. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
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economy, providing a platform to compare policy experiences, seek answers to common problems,
identify good practices and coordinate domestic and international policies of its members.
Most OECD members are high-income economies with a very high Human Development Index (HDI)
and are regarded as developed countries. Hence statement 2 is correct.
India is not a member of OECD. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
https://www.oecd.org/about/
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1. Mekedatu project is proposed on Cauvery River.
2. Mullaperiyar dam is located in Tamil Nadu.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer : A
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‘Mekedatu’, literally ‘Goat’s leap’ in Kanna, is at the confluence of Cauvery and Arkavathi rivers,
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touted as one that could generate hydroelectricity to meet the
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‘protected’ areas of the Northeast.
2. North Eastern Council issues ILP under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873.
3. ILP is applicable to all the states in North Eastern India except Tripura and Assam.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Inner line permit (ILP) is a temporary travel document which has to be possessed by an Indian
Total Marks : 200
citizen to enter ‘protected’ areas of the Northeast. Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Central government issues the ILP under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, which
restricted the entry of ‘British subjects’ or Indians into these areas primarily to protect the British
interest in tea and oil. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
The restriction continued for ‘Citizens of India’ after Independence to protect tribal cultures in the
northeastern region and to regulate movement to certain areas near the international border +
Apart from the entire State of Nagaland barring its commercial hub Dimapur, the ILP is applicable
in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/plea-in-sc-seeks-protection-for-non-nagas-in-di
mapur/article28118917.ece
86 Which of the following is/are the necessary changes brought in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after the
scrapping of Article 370 and Article 35A.
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GLONASS is an acronym, which stands for Globalnaya Navigazionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema, or

Global
Navigation Satellite System. GLONASS is Russia’s version of GPS (Global Positioning
System).
List of Global Navigation Satellite Systems:
Total Marks : 200
 GPS of the United States of America.

 Galileo of the European Union.
 IRNSS or NAVIC of India.
 Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) of Japan

1. Oxytocin hormone plays an important role in reproduction, child birth and lactation.
2. Oxytocin is used to increase the size of vegetables such as pumpkins.
3. Recently, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare banned the import of Oxytocin and its
formulations.

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the bliss hormone due to its effects on behaviour, including its role in love and in female
reproductive biological functions in reproduction
89 Consider the following statements with reference to the International North-South Transport
Corridor:
1. India, Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia are its founder members.
2. The corridor connects the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea via Iran, then connects
Northern Europe via Russia.

A. 1 only
Total Marks : 200
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Both 1 and 2
Your Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), is a multi modal transportation established

in 2000 by Iran, Russia and India (Founding Members) for the purpose of promoting transportation
cooperation among the Member States. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
This corridor connects India Ocean and Persian Gulf to the Caspian Sea via Islamic republic of Iran,
then is connected to St. Petersburg and North European via Russian Federation. Hence Statement
2 is correct.
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91 Consider the following statements regarding World Heritage Committee

1. The World Heritage Committee meets once a year, and consists of representatives from 21 of the
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States Parties to the Convention elected by their General Assembly.

2. The World Heritage Committee meets once a year, and consists of representatives from 21 of the
States Parties to the Convention elected by their General Assembly.
3. It has the final say on whether a property is inscribed on the World Heritage List.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
Your Answer :
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92 Consider the following statements regarding International Court of Justice
1. It was established in June 1920 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1921.
2. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague
3. It has no jurisdiction to deal with applications from individuals, NGOs or private groups

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Total Marks : 200
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It
was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands). Of the six principal organs
of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America). Hence
Statement 2 is correct.
The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by
States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations
organs and specialized agencies.
It has no jurisdiction to deal with applications from individuals, NGOs or private groups and it rules
only on the rights and obligations of States. Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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94 Consider the following statements regarding ‘Drought Management in India’

1. There is no single, legally accepted definition of drought in India.
2. Drought will fall within the definition of “disaster” as defined in Disaster Management Act, 2005.
3. State Government is the final authority when it comes to declaring a region as drought affected

A. 3 only
Total Marks : 200
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Please refer below link for overall understanding of the drought issue in India.
http://www.arthapedia.in/index.php?title=Drought
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1. Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an intergovernmental body with more than 180 members.
2. It was jointly established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and
Total Marks : 200
the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1990’s.

3. Codex Alimentarius is recognized by the World Trade Organization as an international reference
point for the resolution of disputes concerning food safety and consumer protection.

A. 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3 only
Your Answer :
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reference point for the resolution of disputes
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97 Consider the following statements regarding Global Carbon Project
1. It was establishedDina2001 by a shared partnership between the International Geosphere-Biosphere
am the International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental
Programme (IGBP),
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Change u (IHDP) and others.
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2. It was formed to work with the international science community to establish a common and
mutually agreed knowledge base to support policy debate and action to slow down and ultimately
stop the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Your Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Both the statements are correct.
Total Marks : 200
The Global Carbon Project was established in 2001 by a shared partnership between the
International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP), the International Human
Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (IHDP), the World Climate
Research Programme (WCRP) and Diversitas. This partnership constituted the Earth Systems
Science Partnership (ESSP) which subsequently evolved into Future Earth.
It was formed to work with the international science community to establish a common and
mutually agreed knowledge base to support policy debate and action to slow down and ultimately
stop the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
The overwhelming realization that anthropogenic climate change is a reality has focused the
attention of the scientific community, policymakers and the general public on the rising
atmospheric concentrations of the main greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4),
and nitrous oxide (N2O).
The GCP has approached this challenge by focusing comprehensively on the global biogeochemical
34 drivers, and
cycles which govern these three greenhouse gases, including their natural and human
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opportunities for low carbon pathways. 1 4
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https://www.globalcarbonproject.org/about/index.htm 7 54
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98 Consider the following statements regarding ‘Zero Budget
a il Natural Farming’ (ZBNF)
1. Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a farming gm
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practice that believes in natural growth of crops
without adding any fertilizers and pesticides2or other foreign elements.
2. The word Zero Budget refers to the zerom
2
net cost of production of all crops.
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3. The father of ZBNF is MS Swaminathan.
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da above is/are correct?
Which of the statements- given
A. 1 only
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B. 1 and 2 m
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Your Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a holistic alternative to the present paradigm of high-cost
chemical inputs-based agriculture. It is very effective in addressing the uncertainties of climate
change.
ZBNF principles are in harmony with the principles of Agroecology. Its uniqueness is that it is based
on the latest scientific discoveries in Agriculture, and, at the same time it is rooted in Indian
tradition.
UN-FAO in April 2018 urged all countries to move towards the adoption of Agroecology to meet the
twin goals of global food security and conservation of the environment.
Total Marks : 200
The father of ZBNF is Subhash Palekar. Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
http://apzbnf.in/
99 Consider the following statements regarding All India Tiger Estimation - 2018
1. Madhya Pradesh state has the highest number of tigers in India followed by Karnataka
2. India conducts the All India Tiger Estimation every five years.
3. Pench sanctuary and Periyar sanctuary emerged as the best managed tiger reserves in the country.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
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03
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : D 1
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The Tiger Estimation exercise is believed to be the world’s
i l .clargest wildlife survey effort in terms of
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2
India conducts the All India Tiger Estimation2every
already been completed in 2006, 2010aandm 2014. Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Madhya Pradesh saw the highest
a sa number at 526, closely followed by Karnataka (524) and
Uttarakhand (442). Hence
s - dStatement 1 is correct.
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Madhya Pradesh'sDPench sanctuary and Kerala’s Periyar sanctuary emerged as the best managed
p am
u in the country. Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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100 Consider the following statements regarding ‘Hope Spots’.

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep islands are the first in India to make it to the list of
global hope spots.
2. A hope spot is an area of an ocean that needs special protection because of its wildlife and
significant underwater habitats.
3. They are declared by Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC).

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Total Marks : 200
Your Answer : D
Correct Answer : C
Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep islands have recently been named as the new
"hope spots" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Mission Blue, an
organization involved in the study of oceans. Hence Statement 1 is correct and Statement 3 is
incorrect.
A hope spot is an area of an ocean that needs special protection because of its wildlife and
significant underwater habitats. Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The two group of islands, considered extremely rich in marine biodiversity, are the first places in
India to have been added in the list of 50 global 'hope spots'. Earlier, 13 hope spots had been
identified all around the world. The additional list of 31 new hope spots was released by IUCN and
4
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Mission Blue on October 23.
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Online Prelims TEST - 5 (SUBJECT WISE)

1 With reference to the North Star, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3 Which of the following planets is considered as ‘Earth’s-twin’?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5 Consider the following planets:

Hence, option (d) is correct.

6 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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?

13 Which of the following activities is/are considered primary activities?

14 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

16 Which of the following evidences supported the continental drift?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Some of the evidences that supported continental drift were:

17 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Hence, option (d) is correct.

19 Consider the following statements:

2. The lower portion of the mantle is called asthenosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

21 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

22 The famous Mount Olympus is located in which of the following Countries?

23 Which of following factors is/are affecting the distribution of population?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

24 With reference to the shield volcanoes, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(ii) They are mostly made up of sedimentary rocks and unconsolidated

(iii) The slopes are very steep. Hence, statement 3 is correct

26 Consider the following fold mountains:

Which of the above given mountains is/are young fold mountains?

28 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

30 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

31 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

32 Consider the following statements:

Hence, statement 1 is correct.

33 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

oceanic waters. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

35 Which of the following factors does/do cause variation in insolation?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Hence, option (d) is correct.

36 Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

39 Consider the following statements:

41 Consider the following statements:

42 Consider the following statements:Tibetan Plateau is an intermontane plateau.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Some important minor plates are:

Hence, option (b) is correct answer.