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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2023 – Test – 3800

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1. With reference to a particular river in India,
consider the following statements:
1. The river forms a delta that hosts the
Coringa mangrove forests.
2. Pravara and Indravati are its important
tributaries.
3. It forms the boundary between the states
of Telangana and Maharashtra. 5.
Which of the following rivers has been
described in the statements given above?
(a) Tapi
(b) Kaveri
(c) Mahanadi
(d) Godavari
2. The Peninsular Plateau region of India
extends over which of the following states?
1. Rajasthan
4. The term "CERVAVAC" was recently in the
news. It is a
(a) cyber security tool
(b) vaccine
(c) fortified cereal
(d) Technical textile
Only one side of the moon is visible to a
person on earth because:
(a) the moon lies in the geosynchronous orbit
of the earth.
(b) the speed of rotation of the moon is the
same as that of the earth.
(c) the speed of revolution of the moon is the
same as that of the earth.
(d) the moon takes the same time to complete
one spin as for the revolution of the earth.

2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Tamil Nadu 6. With reference to the landforms, the rock
4. Jharkhand pedestals, zeugen, yardangs, and deflation
Select the correct answer using the code given hollows are associated with:
below. (a) arid or desert landforms
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) glacial landforms
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) coastal landforms
(c) 3 and 4 only (d) groundwater landforms
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
7. Consider the following statements regarding
3. Which of the following statements is correct weathering and mass movement:
regarding tsunamis? 1. Weathering is a pre-requisite for a mass
(a) A tsunami is a long tidal wave caused by movement.
earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under 2. Running water, glaciers, wind, waves and
the ocean.
currents are the primary cause of mass
(b) Earthquakes of less than 5 magnitude are
movements.
very unlikely to trigger a tsunami.
3. The chemical decomposition of rocks is
(c) When a tsunami wave enters shallow
not considered weathering.
water its wavelength and height
Which of the statements given above is/ are
increases.
not correct?
(d) Tsunami causes devastation near the
(a) 1 and 2 only
coast of the sea as the speed of the sonic
(b) 3 only
waves generated at the epicentre is
directly proportional to the distance (c) 2 and 3 only

between the coast and epicentre. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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8. Cetaceans are often referred to as sentinels of 11. Starting from the Himalayas, arrange the
ocean health. In this context, which of the following belts of the alluvial plains from
following is/are classified as cetaceans? north to south.
1. Jellyfish 1. Bhabar
2. Whales 2. Bhangar
3. Sharks 3. Terai
Select the correct answer using the code given 4. Khadar
below. Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below.
(b) 2 only (a) 3-1-2-4
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 3-2-1-4
(d) 2 and 3 only (c) 1-2-3-4
(d) 1-3-2-4
9. With reference to coastal plains in India,
consider the following statements:
12. In the context of the Indian defense sector,
1. The western coastal plains are submerged
consider the following statements regarding
coastal plains and the eastern coastal
Tejas Mark-2 :
plains are emergent coastal plains.
1. It is a single-engine, hypersonic fighter
2. Like in the eastern coastal plains, the
jet.
rivers flowing through the western
2. It is the first aircraft to have 100 percent
coastal plain do not form any delta.
indigenization.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

10. Which of the following Himalayan peaks are

13. Consider the following pairs:
found in India?
Ocean currents Oceans
1. Nanda Devi
2. Nanga Parbat 1. Labrador : Pacific Ocean

3. Annapurna 2. Gulf stream : Indian Ocean

4. Dhaulagiri 3. Canary : Atlantic Ocean

5. Kamet 4. Humboldt : Pacific Ocean

Select the correct answer using the code given How many pairs given above are correctly
below. matched?
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (a) One pair only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Two pairs only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only (c) Three pairs only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) All four pairs

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14. With reference to the Monsoon winds of the 17. Arrange the following states in decreasing
Arabian Sea, consider the following order of cultivable areas affected by soil
statements: erosion.
1. These winds cause more rainfall on the 1. Uttar Pradesh
eastern side of the Western Ghats than on 2. Karnataka
the western side. 3. Madhya Pradesh
2. The Chotanagpur plateau does not get
4. Maharashtra
any rainfall from these winds.
Select the correct answer using the code given
3. It passes over west Rajasthan and along
below.
the Aravallis, causing scanty rainfall.
(a) 1-2-3-4
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 4-3-2-1
correct?
(c) 1-4-3-2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1-3-4-2
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 18. Consider the following statements with
regard to the expanding universe hypothesis:
15. The terms Narikoravan, Kuruvikaras, and 1. The expansion of the universe means an
Hatti which were recently in the news are increase in space between the galaxies.
(a) tribes 2. With time, the temperature of the
(b) languages universe is increasing.
(c) sacred groves Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) lakes correct?
(a) 1 only
16. Arrange the following countries in the
(b) 2 only
decreasing order of the length of boundaries
(c) Both 1 and 2
shared by India.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Bangladesh
2. China
19. Recently, a new fund called Financial
3. Pakistan
Intermediary Fund (FIF) for pandemic
4. Nepal
prevention, preparedness, and response has
5. Bhutan
Select the correct answer using the code given been established. It is maintained by

below. (a) World Bank

(a) 1-2-3-4-5 (b) International Monetary Fund

(b) 2-1-3-5-4 (c) United Nations Capital Development

(c) 2-3-1-4-5 Fund
(d) 2-1-3-4-5 (d) Asian Development Bank

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20. Arrange the Gross Domestic Product 22. Which of the following statements best

(nominal) of the following countries in describes ‘atmospheric river’?

increasing order. (a) It is the air currents formed due to the

1. India meandering or the whirl movement of the

2. Canada Jet Stream.

3. Japan (b) It is an air mass moving vertically, when

there is convergence and divergence at
4. Italy
different levels of the atmosphere.
Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) It is a flowing column of water vapor in
below.
the atmosphere responsible for producing
(a) 4-2-1-3
significant levels of rain and snow.
(b) 2-4-3-1
(d) It refers to the counter-clockwise flow of
(c) 2-4-1-3
air that helps keep the colder air near the
(d) 4-2-1-3
Poles.

21. Which of the following statements best

23. Consider the following statements with
describes the term 'Ocean Memory'?
reference to drought:
(a) It is a phenomenon that manifests in the 1. Hydrological drought is a situation when
form of the persistence of the thermal there is a prolonged period of inadequate
inertia in the uniformly saline surface rainfall marked with mal-distribution of
water layer. the same over time and space.
(b) It is a phenomenon that manifests in the 2. A period of below-normal rainfall does
form of the persistence of the ocean not necessarily result in drought

conditions at the bottom most layer of the conditions.

oceans. 3. If an area has more than 30% of its gross

(c) It is a phenomenon that manifests in the cropped area under irrigation, the area is

form of the persistence of the ocean excluded from the drought-prone

conditions characterised by thermal category.

Which of the statements given above is/are
inertia in the upper-ocean mixed layer
correct?
depth.
(a) 2 and 3 only
(d) It is a phenomenon that manifests in the
(b) 1 and 2 only
form of the persistence of the ocean
(c) 1 only
conditions in the thermocline layer of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
oceans.

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24. In the context of Indian culture, consider the 27. With reference to the quality of soil, consider
following statements regarding Shumang the following statements:
1. Salinity means the predominance of
Leela:
chlorides and sulfates of sodium,
1. It is a traditional theatre art form of West
calcium, and magnesium in the soil.
Bengal. 2. Alkalinity means the dominance of
2. It is performed only by female artists. sodium salts, mainly sodium carbonate in
Which of the statements given above is/are soil.
3. Saline soil has a pH value of more than
correct?
8.5 while alkaline soil has a pH value of
(a) 1 only
less than 8.5
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
25. Which of the following statements best
(d) 2 and 3 only
describes the concept of ‘Bio-drainage’?
(a) Reducing urban flooding through plant- 28. Consider the following pairs:
based drainage lines. Mountains Highest peak
(b) Decontamination of polluted water using 1. Atlas : Toubkal
2. Alps : Mount Elbrus
bacteria.
3. Andes : Ojos del Salado
(c) Pumping of excess soil water by deep-
Which of the pairs given above is/are
rooted vegetations through correctly matched?
evapotranspiration (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Detoxification method used in traditional (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
medicinal practices.
(d) 1 only

26. Consider the following statements : 29. The Sargasso Sea is a vast patch of ocean
1. The westernmost point of India is located named for a genus of free-floating seaweed
in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat. called Sargassum. It is bounded by which of
the following currents/streams?
2. The actual distance of north-south
1. Gulf Stream
(latitudinal) extent of India is greater than
2. North Atlantic Current
its east-west (longitudinal) extent. 3. Canary Current
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Benguela current
correct? Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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30. With reference to the Great Rift Valley 33. In the context of sustainable development,
System, consider the following statements: which of the following city/cities in India
1. It is a series of trenches from Lebanon in has/have been selected under the UNESCO
Asia to Mozambique in Africa. Global Network of Learning Cities?
2. It is a geologically active area with 1. Thrissur
volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. 2. Hallur
3. The Afar triple junction is a part of this 3. Warangal
rift valley system.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the statements given above is/are
below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

34. Arrange the following tributaries of the river

31. With reference to the electronics
manufacturing industry in India, consider the Ganga according to their points of confluence
following statements : from east to west.
1. The electronics manufacturing industry 1. Gomati
in India is valued at more than 100 billion 2. Ghagra
dollars. 3. Gandak
2. Electronics exports from India are valued 4. Yamuna
at more than 10 billion dollars. Select the correct answer using the code given
3. Mobile phones constitute the largest below.
component of electronics exports. (a) 3-2-1-4
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2-3-1-4
correct? (c) 4-3-2-1
(a) 1 only (d) 1-2-3-4
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
35. Consider the following statements :
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The longest day in the Northern
Hemisphere and the longest night in
32. Consider the following statements regarding
Southern Hemisphere occur on the 21st
the sudden stratospheric warming:
of June.
1. It is caused by the cold sinking air in the
2. On 21st March and 23rd September, the
stratosphere.
whole earth experiences equal days and
2. It is a natural fluctuation happening on a
regular basis in the northern hemisphere. equal nights.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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36. Consider the following statements with 39. Consider the following statements:
regard to the meridians: 1. Lightning is mainly associated with
1. The length of meridians decreases on convective clouds.
moving away from the prime meridian.
2. Lightning is the main feature of the active
2. 180° East and 180° West meridians are
phase of the monsoon season.
180° apart from each other.
3. Prime Meridian and 180° meridian divide Which of the statements given above is/are
the earth into two equal halves. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
40. In the context of the conservation of forests in
37. In the context of sustainable development, India, consider the following statements
consider the following statements regarding regarding the initiative “Trees Outside
the Green Fins Hub: Forests in India”:
1. It was launched by the International 1. It is only a policy framework and has no
Organization for Sustainable
monetary component.
Development.
2. It is implemented in all states of India.
2. It is a global digital platform for diving
and snorkeling operators worldwide to 3. It is an initiative of the Food and
conserve the marine environment. Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
38. Consider the following statements regarding
the Atlantic Meridional Overturning 41. In the context of sustainable development,
Circulation (AMOC): consider the following statements regarding
1. It is a large system of ocean currents that
Global Alliance for Industry
carry warm water from the tropics
Decarbonization:
northwards into the North Atlantic.
2. It is driven by the differences in 1. It is an initiative of the World Bank.
temperature and salt content. 2. None of the Indian companies are part of
3. Increase in greenhouse gas and climate this initiative.
change weakening the AMOC. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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42. With reference to Deccan Traps, consider the 44. River Barak flows through which of the
following statements: following North-Eastern states?
1. The Deccan Traps are volcanic provinces 1. Manipur

formed by the solidification of highly 2. Mizoram

3. Sikkim
acidic and viscous lava.
4. Arunachal Pradesh
2. The volcanic eruptions that resulted in the
Select the correct answer using the code given
formation of the Deccan Traps took place
below.
mostly in the Triassic and early Jurassic
(a) 1 only
periods. (b) 1 and 2 only
3. The Malwa Plateau is a part of the (c) 3 and 4 only
Deccan Traps. (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 45. With reference to Aravalli Mountains,
(a) 1 and 2 only consider the following statements:
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. These are the oldest block mountain in

(c) 3 only India.

2. They are present in Gujarat, Rajasthan,
(d) 1 and 3 only
and Delhi.
3. They act as a water divide between the
43. With reference to jetstreams, consider the
Indus and Ganga river systems.
following statements:
Which of the statements given above are
1. Somali jet is a low-level cross-equatorial correct?
flow of air that attains jet speed along the (a) 1 and 2 only
east coast of Africa. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Strengthening of the Somali is associated (c) 1 and 3 only
with a strong monsoon over peninsular (d) 1, 2 and 3
India.
3. The Tropical Easterly jet runs from the 46. Consider the following statements regarding
the drainage patterns:
east coast of Vietnam to the west coast of
1. The rivers of the northern plains have a
Africa.
dendritic drainage pattern.
4. During Break monsoon conditions, the
2. When the rivers discharge their waters
Tropical Easterly jet completely
from all directions in a lake or depression,
dissipates from the Indian Subcontinent.
the pattern is known as radial.
Which of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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47. With respect to the Conference on Interaction
and Confidence Building Measures in Asia
(CICA), consider the following statements:
1. To be eligible for membership in CICA,
a state must have at least a part of its
territory in Asia.
2. Nepal and Bhutan are not members of
CICA.
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
48. Which of the following statements is correct
regarding fog?
(a) Fog contains more moisture than mist.
(b) The western continental margins are
characterised by more fogs than eastern
continental margins.
(c) Dense fogs are formed at the places
where two cold currents converge.
(d) Frontal fogs are formed in low latitudes
on continental areas during winter
season.
49. The northern part of this plain adjoining
Shiwalik hills has been intensively eroded by
numerous seasonal streams called chos. Mass
of alluvium has been broken by the river
courses which have carved broad flood plains
of khaddar flanked by bluffs locally known as
dhayas. Which of the following plains has
been described in the passage given above?
(a) Rajasthan Plain
(b) Punjab–Haryana Plain
(c) Brahmaputra Plain
(d) Coastal plains
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50. With reference to Andaman and Nicobar
Islands, consider the following statements:
1. Ritchie's Archipelago belongs to the
Andaman group of islands.
2. Narcondam Island is the only oceanic
island of volcanic origin in India.
3. Landfall Island is the northernmost island
of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
51. Which of the following statements is not
correct regarding the sub-tropical high-
pressure belts?
(a) This zone of high pressure is called as
horse latitude.
(b) Surface air spreads outwards from this
zone.
(c) Most of the deserts are present along this
belt, in both the hemispheres.
(d) It is a thermally induced pressure belt.
52. Which of the following statements best
describes the thermocline in the ocean?
(a) It is a layer of ocean characterised by the
rapid decrease in salinity with increasing
depth.
(b) It is a layer of ocean characterised by the
rapid increase in temperature and salinity
with decreasing depth.
(c) It is a layer of ocean characterised by the
rapid decrease in temperature and salinity
due to fresh water discharge by the rivers.
(d) It is a layer of ocean characterised by the
rapid decrease in temperature with
increasing depth.
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53. Consider the following statements with
regard to the International Date Line (IDL) :
1. It is a straight imaginary line, which
passes through the Pacific Ocean.
2. A traveler crossing the IDL from east to
west gains a day.
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
57.
54. Recently, the Union government finalized the
Damanganga-Pinjal river linking project.
With reference to the rivers proposed to be
linked, consider the following statements:
1. The Damanganga river flows through
western Uttar Pradesh.
2. Pinjal river is a tributary of Yamuna river.
3. In this project, water will be transferred
from the water-surplus Damanganga
basin to water-stressed regions.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
58.
(d) 3 only
55. With the addition of new sites, Tamil Nadu
has the maximum number of Ramsar sites.
Which of the following are included in the list
of Ramsar Sites in the state of Tamil Nadu?
1. Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary
2. Vembannur Wetland Complex
3. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
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
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56. 82°30' E has been selected as the ‘standard
meridian’ of India. Indian Standard Time is:
(a) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 5
hours and 30 minutes.
(b) behind Greenwich Mean Time by 5 hours
and 30 minutes.
(c) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 4
hours and 30 minutes.
(d) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 7
hours and 30 minutes.
With reference to the physical and chemical
characteristics of the soil, which of the
following statements is not correct?
(a) In a loam soil, clay, silt and sand are
found in equal proportions.
(b) Lime in soil helps to preserve structural
stability in soils.
(c) Soil acidity is a property related to the
proportion of exchangeable hydrogen in
the soil in relation to other elements.
(d) In humid climates, greyish or bluish
colours reflect the good drainage
conditions.
With reference to alluvial soils in India,
consider the following statements:
1. They are poor in nitrogen but rich in
potash.
2. They are not found in the peninsular
region.
3. Bhangar soils are less fertile than Khadar
soils.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
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59. Consider the following pairs: 62. In the context of astronomy, which place has
Ocean currents Characteristic been designated as India's first 'dark sky
1. Agulhas current : Cold
reserve'?
2. Humboldt current : Warm
(a) Nainital
3. Benguela current : Warm
Which of the pairs given above is/are (b) Hanle

correctly matched? (c) Shimla

(a) 3 only (d) Jaisalmer
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
63. Consider the following pairs regarding the
(d) 2 and 3 only
ocean floor:

60. With reference to monsoon depressions in Relief feature Characteristics

India, consider the following statements: 1. Continental : Shallowest part of
1. These can originate over the Bay of shelf the ocean
Bengal only. 2. Deep-sea plain : Deepest part of the
2. Due to the high vertical wind shear
ocean
present during the Southwest monsoon
3. Atoll : Flat-topped
season, monsoon depressions generally
do not intensify into cyclonic storms. seamount
Which of the statements given above is/are How many pairs given above are correctly
correct? matched?
(a) 1 only (a) One pair only
(b) 2 only
(b) Two pairs only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) All three pairs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) None
61. With reference to Madden Julian Oscillation,
consider the following statements: 64. With reference to river regimes in India,
1. It is an equatorial traveling pattern of consider the following statements:
anomalous rainfall that is planetary in
1. Himalayan rivers show antecedent and
scale.
consequent drainage patterns.
2. Each cycle lasts approximately 30–60
days. 2. While the Himalayan rivers have reached
3. In its active phase in the tropics, MJO their base levels, peninsular rivers are still
plays an important role in the occurrence active and deepening valleys
of monsoon rains. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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65. Consider the following statements regarding
the Indus river:
1. It originates in the Kailash range in the
Tibet region.
2. The Indus river basin covers a total of
five states and two Union Territories in
68. With reference to the course of a river,
consider the following statements:
1. Rapids, cataracts and waterfalls can occur
at any part of the river course.
2. A river rejuvenation occurs when there is

India. a depression of land or a rise in sea level.

3. The Gilgit, Dras, and Hunza are its right Which of the statements given above is/are
bank tributaries.
correct?
Which of the statements given above are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only

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

(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1 and 2 only

69. In the context of geological time scale,

66. With reference to Indian Monsoons, consider
Proterozoic, Archean, and Hadean are:
the following statements regarding Tibetan
High: (a) Eras
1. Tibetan High is a warm anticyclone (b) Epochs
located over Tibetan Plateau in the (c) Periods
troposphere during the monsoon period.
(d) Eons
2. The westward shift of Tibetan High leads
to an extension of monsoon in Pakistan
and in extreme cases into north Iran. 70. Recently, the lumpy skin disease has killed
Which of the statements given above is/are more than one lakh cattle in India. In this
correct? context, consider the following statements
(a) 1 only
regarding lumpy skin disease:
(b) 2 only
1. It is caused by bacteria.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. It is not a zoonotic disease.

3. It is endemic to India.
67. In the context of India, the term "Market- Which of the statements given above is/are
Based Economic Dispatch mechanism", often
correct?
seen in the news is associated with
(a) 2 only
(a) electricity reforms
(b) social media regulations (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) capital market reforms (c) 3 only

(d) public distribution system (PDS) reforms (d) 1 and 3 only

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71. Consider the following statements: 74. Which of the following tree species can be
1. The linear distance of a degree of latitude typically found in deciduous forests in India?
at the pole is a smaller than that at the
1. Sal
equator.
2. Teak
2. The mid-day sun never shines overhead
on any latitude beyond the 23½° North 3. Rosewood
and 23½° South. 4. Shisham
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, 2 and 4 only

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

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
72. In the context of science and technology in
health, consider the following statements
regarding Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets : 75. In the context of the Indian defense sector,
1. They can provide partial protection in Project 17A has been set up to build
case of radiation exposure. (a) frigates
2. They contain non-radioactive potassium
(b) tanks
that can help block the absorption of
(c) unmanned aerial vehicles
radiation.
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) submarines
correct?
(a) 1 only 76. Deep inside the Arctic Circle, this Norwegian
(b) 2 only
archipelago is home to the world's
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 northernmost permanent settlement. Recently
it was seen in the news for being the fastest
73. Which of the following factors affect ocean warming place on earth. Strategically, it also
salinity?
holds an important geopolitical position as it
1. Latitude
controls the gateway from the shallow
2. Longitude
3. Wind Barents Sea to the deeper North Atlantic.

4. Ocean currents Which of the following places is being

Select the correct answer using the code given described in the passage given above?
below.
(a) Svalbard
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) Norilsk
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) Puerto Toro
(d) 3 and 4 only (d) Edmonton

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77. Which of the following rivers do not originate 80. Consider the following statements with
in India? reference to peaty soils:
1. Sutlej 1. Peaty soils are also called Kari soils in
2. Yamuna Kerala.
3. Teesta 2. Organic matter in peaty soils can go up to
4. Subansiri 50%.
5. Barak 3. They are generally found in regions of
Select the correct answer using the code given low humidity.
below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only correct?
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 4 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 5 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only

78. Consider the following pairs:

Hills/Range State 81. In the context of the Indian defense sector,
consider the following statements regarding
1. Lushai : Nagaland
VSHORADS:
2. Dafla : Mizoram
1. It is a portable air defense system.
3. Barail : Arunachal Pradesh
2. It is developed in collaboration with
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Israel.
correctly matched?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 3 only
correct?
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) None
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
79. Recently, a group of edible oil industry
associations from Asian countries formed the
82. Which of the following constitute an indirect
Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA). In this
source of information about the interior of the
context, which of the following countries are
Earth?
part of this initiative?
1. Volcanic eruption
1. India
2. Meteors
2. Pakistan
3. Gravity
3. Sri Lanka 4. The magnetic field of earth
4. Malaysia 5. Seismic activity
Select the correct answer using the code given Select the correct answer using the code given
below. below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 5 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only

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83. Consider the following statements regarding 86. Consider the following events:
the laterite soils: 1. Ocean formation
1. These soils develop in areas with high
2. Process of photosynthesis
temperatures and high rainfall.
3. Solar winds remove hydrogen and helium
2. These soils are poor in organic matter and
rich in iron oxide and potash. from the atmosphere
3. These soils have mainly developed in the 4. Process of degassing
higher areas of the Indian Peninsular Which of the following is the correct
plateau.
chronological sequence of the above events?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1-3-2-4
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 3-4-2-1
(b) 3 only (c) 3-4-1-2
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1-3-4-2
(d) None

87. Which of the following statements is correct

84. Consider the following statements regarding
the National Board for Micro, Small & regarding the season of retreating monsoon in
Medium Enterprises (MSME): India?
1. It has been established under the Micro, (a) The monsoon retreats from the western
Small and Medium Enterprises
Rajasthan by the first week of August.
Development Act, 2006.
(b) The widespread rain in this season is
2. Secretary of the Ministry of Micro, Small
Medium Enterprises is the ex-officio associated with the passage of cyclonic
chairman of the National Board for depressions which originate over the
MSME. Andaman Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) The retreating southwest monsoon season
correct?
is marked by dark clouds and rise in
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only temperature.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) The weather in the retreating monsoon is
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 dry in the eastern part of the Peninsula.

85. Which of the following statements is correct

88. In the context of space exploration, the
regarding glacial landforms?
(a) The Mt. Everest is a horn formed by robotic lander "InSight" which has been
headward erosion of glacier. studying Mars planet for nearly four years is
(b) The cluster of ‘crag and tail’ in the glacial operated by
valley is widely known as the 'basket of (a) NASA
eggs' topography.
(b) European Space Agency
(c) Eskers are boulders transported by ice.
(d) Calcite pillar is a common feature of (c) SpaceX
glacial landforms. (d) Blue Origin

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89. Consider the following statements regarding 92. Arrange the following vegetation found in the
the Karst topography: Himalayas according to the ascending order
1. Karst regions are generally fertile and of elevation of occurrence:
carry a thick layer of soil. 1. Spruce
2. In India, karst topography is present in 2. Chir Pine
the Vindhya region only. 3. Birch
3. Hanging valleys are the landforms found Select the correct answer using the code given
in the Karst region.
below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 2-1-3
correct?
(b) 3-2-1
(a) 3 only
(c) 1-2-3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1-3-2
(c) 2 only
(d) None
93. With reference to the horizontal distribution
of salinity in seas and oceans, which of the
90. Consider the following statements regarding
following statements is correct?
sea cucumbers:
(a) The low salinity trend is observed in the
1. They are invertebrates.
2. They are found only in tropical oceans. Arabian Sea in comparison to the Bay of

3. They are listed under Schedule I of the Bengal due to high evaporation.

Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. (b) The North Sea, which is located in higher

Which of the statements given above is/are latitudes, records lower salinity due to
correct? enormous fresh water influx by rivers.
(a) 1 only (c) The Black Sea records very low salinity
(b) 2 and 3 only in comparison to the Red Sea due to
(c) 1 and 3 only enormous fresh water influx by rivers.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) The Baltic Sea records high salinity due
to more saline water brought by the North
91. Topographically, the Himalayas can be Atlantic Drift.
linearly divided into five parallel ranges from
north to south, which is separated by deep
94. In the context of biodiversity, Ghatiana
valleys and plateaus. In this context, which
Dwivarna was seen in the news. It is a
one of the following bears Mount Everest?
(a) crab
(a) Trans Himalaya
(b) butterfly
(b) Lesser Himalaya
(c) frog
(c) Outer Himalaya
(d) bird
(d) Great Himalaya

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95. Which of the following statements is correct 98. Consider the following pairs:
with reference to Andaman and Nicobar Place in news Country
Islands? 1. Lake Urmia : Iran
(a) The entire island group is of volcanic
2. Lake Manasbal : Nepal
origin.
3. Lake Manchar : Pakistan
(b) Little Andaman is separated from Great
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Andaman by Duncan Passage.
(c) Mount Thuiller is the highest peak on correctly matched?

Andaman Island. (a) 2 and 3 only

(d) Port Blair, its capital, lies in the North (b) 1 and 3 only
Andaman. (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
96. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Shiwalik mountain range:
99. Both Indian Standard Meridian and Tropic of
1. These are present in all the northern and
Cancer pass through which of the following
northeastern states of India except
states?
Punjab.
2. Seasonal torrents, called choes, sweep 1. Madhya Pradesh

sand and silt down into streambeds. 2. Chhattisgarh

Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Odisha
correct? 4. West Bengal
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 only below.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
97. Consider the following statements:
1. Terrestrial planets have higher density (d) 1 and 4 only
than jovian planets.
2. Jupiter has the highest gravity among all 100. In the context of disaster management, the
the planets. Dvorak technique recently seen in the news is
Which of the statements given above is/are used to
correct?
(a) estimate cyclone intensity
(a) 1 only
(b) clean up areas affected by oil spills
(b) 2 only
(c) prevent nuclear meltdown in disasters
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) predict earthquakes

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