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1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below
the lists:
List-I (Description)
List-II (Projection)
1. Polyconic projection
2. Sinusoidal projection
3. Mercator projection
Code:
a. A4, B3, C2, D1
b. A1, B2, C3, D4
c. A4, B2, C3, D1
d. A1, B3, C2, D4
Ans. b
2. If the tilt angle than three degrees, the air photograph is known as
a. Oblique photograph
b. Vertical photograph
c. Ortho photograph
d. Trimetrogon photograph
Ans. b
3. Who of the following devoted himself to the study of the modes of life of Germans
living outside Germany?
a. Ratzel
b. Mackinder
c. Jafferson
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Ans. a
4. What is a line drawn through a series of points which have been equally elevated
(or depressed) by relative movements of land and sea, termed as?
a. Isobase
b. Isorhythm
c. Isogram
d. Isonoetic line
Ans. a
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor
Ans. c
a. Huntington
b. La Blache
c. Ratzel
d. Semple
Ans. d
2. Ritter’s concepts regarding the meaning of the observed geographical patterns on earth
were teleological.
Ans. c
Ans. a
10. Who of the following named the human dominance theory of “man-environment
re1ationship”as ‘Possibilism’
a. Lucien Febvre
b. Lucien Gallois
c. Vidal de La Blache
d. Jean Brunhes
Ans. a
11. Who of the following is the author of “Almagest” and “Guide to Geography”,
two great books of Roman period?
a. Strabo
b. Plini
c. Ptolemy
d. Pomponious
Ans. c
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a. Von Humboldt
b. Ritter
c. Richthofen
d. Ratzel
Ans. b
13. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given
below the lists
List-I (Landform)
A. Nickpoint
B. Sink hole
C. Point bar
D. Accordant summit
1. Karst
2. Fluvial
3. Plantation
4. Rejuvenation
Code:
a. A3, B2, C1, D4
b. A4, B1, C2, D3
c. A3, B1, C2, D4
d. A4, B2, C1, D3
Ans. b
The following 7 (SEVEN) items consists of two statements, one labeled as the ‘Assertion
(A)’ and the other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to examine these statements carefully and
select the correct answers to these items using the code given below:
Codes:
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
14. Assertion (A): Laterite soils are not very productive for crop plants.
Reason (R): Laterite soils contain high concentrations of silica and calcium carbonate’.
Ans. c
Reason (R): Continental drift has moved them to lower latitudes from higher latitudes.
Ans. b
Ans. c
17. Assertion (A): The westerlies of the southern hemisphere are stronger and more
constant in direction than those of the northern hemisphere.
Reason (R): The broad expanses of ocean in southern hemisphere rule out the
development of, stationary pressure systems.
Ans. c
18. Assertion (A): In aerial and satellite remote sensing and photography, the spectral
bands of green and near infra-red radiation are used.
Reason (R): The vegetation reflects green and near infra-red radiation which appear on
the air photographs and imagery as green and red tones.
Ans. c
Reason (R): The fire factor plays a role in controlling the species diversity in Savannah.
Ans. b
20. Assertion (A): The circumpolar current encircles Antarctica from west to east.
Reason (R): The westerly winds in southern hemisphere blow constantly from west to
east and do not encounter any major landmasses.
Ans. a
21. In spherical diagram, the radii of spheres are proportionate to which one of the
following?
Ans. b
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
23. With reference to the satellites launched by India, which one of the following is
the correct chronological order?
Ans. b
1. An Albers’ equal-area projection, distortion zones are arranged parallel to the standard
lines.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
2. Mercator’s projection enlarges areas at a rapidly decreasing rate towards the higher
latitudes.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
1. In India natural rubber is produced in Southern India and Andaman and Nicobar
Islands only.
2. Among the coffee growing States of India, the lowest average yield per hectare of
plucked coffee is in Kerala.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. __
a. Rectangular
b. Radial
c. Dendritic
d. Trellis
Ans. d
a. Semi-arid climate
b. Humid climate
c. Arid climate
d. Dry sub-humid climate
Ans. c
29. Which one of the following pairs of cities have the largest annual average
rainfall difference as compared to the other three pairs?
Ans. b
30. As per census 2001, what is the approximate percentage of population of the five
notified minority communities together in the total population of India?
a. 16.2%
b. 17.3%
c. 18.4%
d. 19.5%
Ans. c
1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve contains tropical wet evergreen forest type of vegetation.
Ans. c
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a. Ratzel
b. Ritter
c. Kant
d. Humboldt
Ans. a
33. In the context of India, in the 1: 50,000 scale toposheet, how many meters are
represented by 1 cm?
a. 1000 m
b. 500m
c. 250 m
d. 100 m
Ans. b
34. Among the following States, which one has the largest net irrigated area?
a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Maharashtra
c. Gujarat
d. Tamil Nadu
Ans. a
35.
Code:
a. A1, B2, C4, D3
b. A1, B4, C2, D3
c. A3, B2, C4, D1
d. A3, B4, C2, D1
Ans. d
Ans. a
37. Among the following South Asian countries, in which one is the Maternal
Mortality Ratio (per 100,000 live births) lowest?
a. Bangladesh
b. India
c. Nepal
d. Pakistan
Ans. a
38. In Brazil, iron ore is found chiefly in which one of the following Federal Units ?
a. Amazonas
b. Maranhao
c. Minas Gerais
d. Rio Grande do Norte
Ans. c
1. Don
2. Syr Darya
3. Volga
4. Ural
Which of the above rivers flow into the landlocked Caspian Sea?
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Ans. c
a. Afghanistan
b. Sri Lanka
c. Pakistan
d. India
Ans. d
41. As per Koppen’s classification of climate, in which of the following lo the regions
of Central Maharashtra and Telangana fall
Ans. c
42. Which one of the following groups of States and major producers of Sunflower?
Ans. d
43. With reference to north-east monsoon (winter monsoon) in India, consider the
following statements
1. Unlike the summer monsoon, there is no easterly jet stream over the peninsula during
the winter monsoon:
2. More than two-thirds of annual rainfall in Coimbatore, Salem and Nilgiri districts
occurs from October to December.
Ans. a
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a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. c
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. d
1. As per Census 2001, the population growth rate of Tamil Nadu during 1991-
2001 was the lowest among the States in India.
2. As per Census 2001, the population growth rate of Nagaland during 1991-
2001 was the highest among the States in India.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. b
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In the map given above, four cities of Germany namely, A. Berlin, B. Cologne, C.
Frankfurt and D. Munich are marked with numbers. Match the city with the correct
number and select the correct answer using the code given below
Code:
a. A1, B2, C3, D4
b. A1, B3, C2, D4
c. A4, B2, C3, D1
d. A4, B3, C2, D1
Ans. d
48. On which one of the following rivers are Tikarpara and Naraj dams constructed
under a multipurpose project.
a. Damodar
b. Kosi
c. Mahanadi
d. Sutlej
Ans. c
Ans. c
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. d
51. Which one among the following rivers has the largest catchment area ?
a. Cauvery
b. Krishna
c. Mahanadi
d. Narmada
Ans. b
1. Jammu hills
2. Mikir hills
3. Zaskar range
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. a
53. Among the following elements, which one is in the highest amount in the
composition of basalt rock?
a. Aluminium
b. Calcium
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Ans. d
Mineral : Composition
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. c
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
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Ans. c
1. P-waves travel through a solid rock faster than sound waves traveling through air.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
58. Tonle Sap Lake, one of the world’s largest fresh water fisheries, is replenished
by which one of the following rivers?
a. Yangtze
b. Irrawaddy
c. Mekong
d. Saiween
Ans. c
1. Glacial valley floors are flat and their walls steep, in contrast to the V-shaped valleys
of many mountain rivers.
2. Unlike rivers; valley glaciers at coastlines may erode their valley floors far deeper than
sea level.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
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1. Nearly 99 percent of the total mass of the atmosphere lies within 30 km of the Earth’s
surface.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither I nor 2
Ans. a
61. The albedo of which one among the following is the highest?
a. Cirrus cloud
b. Cumulonimbus cloud
c. Melting snow
d. Sand
Ans. c
62. An observer in the northern hemisphere who stands with his hack to the wind
will have lower pressure to his left and higher pressure to his right. This is known
by which one of the following?
a. Bergeron-Findeisen theory
b. Buys Ballot’s law
c. Walker circulation
d. Stoke’s law
Ans. b
1. The Jet Streams are located near the altitude of the tropopause.
2. The Polar Front Jet Stream is evident throughout the year, but the subtropical Jet
Stream is strong only during the half-year centered on winter.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
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Which of the above is/are attributed to the prolonged drought in the Sahel region of
Africa?
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. l, 2 and 3
Ans. d
Ans. c
1. Tropical cyclones occur only in oceanic areas where the sea temperature exceeds 3
3°C.
2. In order to achieve the rotational component, the tropical cyclone must be spawned at
least 5°N or 5°S of the equator.
Ans. c
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a. Northern Africa
b. Northern Europe
c. North America
d. Northern Australia
Ans. c
a.
b.
c.
d.
Ans. a
1. Central Africa
3. Amazon basin
In which of the above areas is the primitive agriculture such s. shifting cultivation or
rotational bush-fallow type of cultivation found?
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. d
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a. Belgium
b. France
c. Germany
d. The Netherlands
Ans. d
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. b
2. Samoyed : Siberia
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 4 only
c. 1, 2 and 4
d. 1, 3 and 4
And. c
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List-I (Tribe)
A. Chaimal
B. Dafla
C. Dharua
D. Garasia
List-II (State)
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Orissa
3. Rajasthan
4. Tripura
Code:
a. A3, B1, C2, D4
b. A3, B2, C1, D4
c. A4, B2, C1, D3
d. A4, B1, C2, D3
Ans. d
74. In which one of the following countries do the ethnic communities called Karen,
Kachin and Chin live?
a. Australia
b. Indonesia
c. Myanmar
d. Sri Lanka
And. c
75. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given
below the lists:
List-I (Tribe)
A. Semang
B. Beduin
C. Masai
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List-II (Habitat)
1. Hot desert
2. Equatorial belt
3. Temperate grassland
4. Savannah grassland
Code:
a. A1, B2, C3, D4
b. A1, B2, C4, D3
c. A2, B1, C4, D3
d. A2, B1, C3, D4
Ans. c
76. Among the following countries, which one is a major producer of Wolfram
(tungsten ore)?
a. Australia
b. China
c. Indonesia
d. Russia
Ans. b
77. Ravenstein and Zelinsky are well known for their work in the context of which
one of the following model /theories?
a. Locational theories
b. Nearest neighbour analysis
c. Simulation models
d. Migration
Ans. d
78. Among the following countries, which one has the highest total fertility rate?
a. India
b. Pakistan
c. Nepal
d. Bangladesh
Ans. b
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In the map given above, which one of the following types of climates based on Koppen’s
system is indicated by the shaded portion?
a. Aw
b. Caf/Cfa
c. Csa
d. Daf
Ans. b
Mean
Precipitation
Month Temperature
(mm)
(oC)
Dec 10 104
Jan 9 102
Feb 10 88
Mar 12 68
Apr 13 33
May 15 12
Jun 16 3
Jul 17 1
Aug 17 1
Sep 18 5
Oct 16 19
Nov 13 40
The above climate data resembles that of which one of the following cities?
a. Buenos Aires
b. Tokyo
c. Melbourne
d. San Francisco
Ans. d
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a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Gujarat
c. Karnataka
d. Tamil Nadu
Ans. b
82. Which one of the following sequences of ocean trenches is correct in terms of the
ascending order of their depths?
Ans. c
Ans. d
1. Neap tides occur when the Moon, Earth and Sun are collinear.
2. When an intense storm passes near the shore during a spring tide, the waves at high
tide may cause tidal waves.
Ans. b
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3. New Guinea
a. 1 and 3 only
b. l, 2 and 4 only
c. 2, 3 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. ___
a. Unicellular algae
b. Protozoans
c. Free floating bryophytes
d. Detritivores
Ans. a
Ans. c
88. Of the solar energy coming into the Biosphere, what percentage of it is actually
used in the photosynthesis?
a. Less than 1%
b. Between 1% and 15%
c. Between 15% and 2%
d. More than 2%
Ans. ___
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a. Chlorofluorocarbons
b. Methane
c. Nitrous oxide
d. Hydrogen sulphide
Ans. a
1. ‘Richness in nutrients
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. l, 2 and 3
Ans. d
91. With reference to ‘Central Place Theory’, consider the following statements
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
92. Which one of the following types of spurs is typically associated with val1ey
glaciers?
a. Interlocking
b. Juxtaposed
c. Overlapping
d. Truncated
Ans. d
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a. Throw
b. Tear
c. Heave
d. Strike
Ans. c
94. Between which one of the following pairs of islands is Duan Passage located?
Ans. a
95. Among the following States of India, which one has the oldest rock formations in
the country?
a. Assam
b. Bihar
c. Karnataka
d. Uttar Pradesh
Ans. c
96. Among the following States, which one has the largest forest area?
a. Gujarat
b. Karnataka
c. Orissa
d. Tamil Nadu
Ans. c
97. In which one of the following National Parks has a climate, that varies from
tropical to sub-tropical temperate and arctic?
Ans. a
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. d
Ans. a
101. In which one among the following districts is the highest point of Eastern Ghats
located?
a. Ganjam
b. Visakhapatnam
c. Kumool
d. North Arcot
Ans. b
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2. Calcareous sierozemic soils are found in coastal districts of south Orissa and north
Andhra Pradesh.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. a
103. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given
below the lists
A. Dehar (hydro)
B. Gandhar (thermal)
C. Kalinadi (hydro)
D. Uran (thermal)
List-II (State)
1. Gujarat
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Maharashtra
Code:
a. A4, B3, C1, D2
b. A2, B1, C3, D4
c. A4, B1, C3, D2
d. A2, B3, C1, D4
Ans. b
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1. Most of the iron ores found in India are of the limonite type.
2. The magnetite type of iron ore occurs in the Dharwad and Cuddapah rock systems of
the peninsular India.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 only
c. 2 and 3only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. c
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. b
106. In which one of the following is the Himalayan pass Shipki La located ?
a. Chandra valley
b. Hunza valley
c. Nubra valley
d. Sutlej valley
Ans. d
2. Though maize is cultivated as a rabi crop in some areas, it is also grown as kharif crop.
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a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither I nor 2
Ans. d
108. Among the following South Asian countries, which one has the highest level of
urbanization?
a. Sri Lanka
b. Bangladesh
c. Pakistan
d. Nepal
Ans. c
109. Which one of the following countries has the largest forest area in the world?
a. Brazil
b. Canada
c. Russian Federation
d. United States of America
Ans. c
110. Which one of the following is not required for the formation of photochemical
smog?
a. Oxygen
b. Oxide of nitrogen
c. Carbon monoxide
d. Sun light
Ans. c
111. The important fishing areas called Grand Banks and Georges Bank located in
the Waters of which one of the following?
a. North Pacific
b. South Pacific
c. South-west Atlantic
d. North-west Atlantic
Ans. d
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In the map given above, four important towns of South Africa namely, A: Durban, B :
Cape Town, C : East London and D : Port Elizabeth are marked with numbers. Match the
city with the correct number and select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code:
a. A1, B2, C4, D3
b. A1, B4, C2, D3
c. A3, B2, C4, D1
d. A3, B4, C2, D1
Ans. b
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In the map given above, four lakes namely, A. Lake Turkana (Lake Rudolf), B. Lake
Nyasa, C. Lake Tanganyika and D. Lake Victoria are marked with numbers. Match the
lake with the correct number and select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code:
a. A1, B2, C4, D3
b. A1, B4, C2, D3
c. A3, B2, C4, D1
d. A3, B4, C2, D1
Ans. a
114. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given
below the lists
List-I
List-II
1. Assam
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3. Nagaland
4. Uttarakhand
Code:
a. A3, B4, C1, D2
b. A3, B1, C4, D2
c. A2, B4, C1, D3
d. A2, B1, C4, D2
Ans. c
115. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given
below the lists:
List-I
(Geographical features)
A. Death valley
B. Edward’s plateau
C. Sonoran desert
D. The Everglades
1. Arizona
2. California
3. Florida
4. Texas
Code:
a. A3, B4, C1, D2
b. A3, B1, C4, D2
c. A2, B4, C1, D3
d. A2, B1, C4, D3
Ans. c
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1. In truly vertical photograph, the nadir coincides with the photo’s principal point.
2. Straight lines connecting opposite fiducial marks intersect at the principal point.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
1. Antwerp
2. Maastricht
3. Rotterdam
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. c
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 and 4 only
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Ans. a
a. Tarim basin
b. Lopnor basin
c. Kerulin basin
d. Red basin
Ans. a
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. c
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