Geography · NDA previous year questions

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : | List I (Type of climate) | List II (State) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw) | 1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar | | B. Cold Humid Winter with Short Summer (Dfc) | 2. Tamil Nadu Coast | | C. Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg) | 3. Arunachal Pradesh | | D. Monsoon with Dry Summer (As) | 4. Kerala and Karnataka Coast | Code : A B C D

1. A.4 3 1 2
2. B.4 1 3 2
3. C.2 1 3 4
4. D.2 3 1 4

Which one of the following Himalayan rivers does NOT originate from across the Himalayas?

1. A.Indus
2. B.Satluj
3. C.Ganga
4. D.Brahmaputra

Which of the following are the major coral reef areas of India? 1. Gulf of Kachchh 2. Gulf of Mannar 3. Lakshadweep 4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.1 and 3 only
2. B.2 and 4 only
3. C.1, 2 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4

Statement I : The laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall. Statement II : Laterite soils are the result of intense leaching process.

1. A.Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
2. B.Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true

‘Sahel’ region of Sahara desert is associated with

1. A.core area of Sahara desert
2. B.southern moving edge of Sahara desert
3. C.northern fringe of Sahara desert bordering Mediterranean sea
4. D.another name of Sahara desert

Which one of the following pairs of a river and its tributary is not correctly matched?

1. A.Godavari : Wainganga
2. B.Cauvery : Bhavani
3. C.Narmada : Amaravati
4. D.Krishna : Bhima

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : $$\begin{array}{ll}\text{List I (River)}& \text{List II (Mouth of the river)}\\ \text{A. Danube}& \text{1. North sea}\\ \text{B. Rhine}& \text{2. Black sea}\\ \text{C. Rhone}& \text{3. Bay of Biscay}\\ \text{D. Loire}& \text{4. Mediterranean sea}\end{array}$$ Code :

1. A.A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
2. B.A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2
3. C.A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
4. D.A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : $$\begin{array}{ll}\text{List I}& \text{List II}\\ \text{(Geomorphic Agent)}& \text{(Feature)}\\ \text{A. Ground water}& \text{1. Plunge pool}\\ \text{B. Running water}& \text{2. Horns}\\ \text{C. Glacier}& \text{3. Playas}\\ \text{D. Wind}& \text{4. Lapies}\end{array}$$ Code : A B C D

1. A.4 1 2 3
2. B.3 2 1 4
3. C.3 1 2 4
4. D.4 2 1 3

Which of the following statements concerning Mediterranean climatic region are correct? 1. It is found in the latitude range 30° to 45° northern and southern hemisphere 2. Mediterranean climate experiences extreme temperature conditions 3. In Mediterranean climate, rainfall occurs mainly during summer season 4. In Mediterranean climate, rainfall is mainly due to Westerlies Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.1, 2 and 4
2. B.1 and 4 only
3. C.1, 2 and 3
4. D.3 and 4

Arrange the following states in decreasing order of their total area under forest cover: 1. Jharkhand 2. Chhattisgarh 3. Arunachal Pradesh 4. Madhya Pradesh Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.4 – 3 – 2 – 1
2. B.4 – 2 – 3 – 1
3. C.3 – 4 – 1 – 2
4. D.2 – 1 – 3 – 4

Who are Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chaturvedi and Mohana Singh ?

1. A.Sprinters
2. B.Rock climbers
3. C.Fighter pilots
4. D.Mountaineers

Which of the following statements concerning temperature is/are correct ? 1. In winter season isotherms in Northern Hemisphere are more or less circular on continents 2. Isotherms are parallel to latitude in Southern Hemisphere in oceans 3. Minimum temperature during winter is recorded in Northern Canada Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Spruce and Cedar are tree varieties of

1. A.Equatorial forest
2. B.Temperate coniferous forest
3. C.Monsoon forest
4. D.Temperate deciduous forest

Directions: The following 05 (Five) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Code: Statement I: Plantation farming has mostly been practised in humid tropics. Statement II: The soil of humid tropics is highly fertile.

1. A.Both the Statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
2. B.Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Deserts, fertile plains and moderately forested mountains are the characteristic features of which one of the following regions of India ?

1. A.South-Western border along Arabian Sea
2. B.Coromandel Coast
3. C.North-Eastern Frontier
4. D.North-Western India

The Amarkantak Hills is the source of which of the following rivers ? 1. Narmada 2. Mahanadi 3. Tapti 4. Son Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.1, 3 and 4 only
4. D.1, 2 and 4 only

During solar eclipse

1. A.the earth comes in between the sun and the moon.
2. B.the moon comes in between the sun and the earth.
3. C.the moon comes exactly halfway between the earth and the sun.
4. D.the sun comes in between the earth and the moon.

The Nagarjuna Sagar Project is located on which one of the following rivers?

1. A.Godavari
2. B.Krishna
3. C.Kavery
4. D.Mahanadi

Consider the following statements: 1. Rajmahal highlands consist of lava flow deposits. 2. Bundelkhand gneiss belong to the oldest Achaean rocks of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Statement I: India has wide variation in population density. Statement II: Factors like agricultural productivity and history of settlements have greatly influenced the population density pattern in India.

1. A.Both the Statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
2. B.Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? $$\begin{array}{ll}\text{(National Park)}& \text{(Famous for)}\\ \text{1. Ranthambhore}& \text{: Tiger}\\ \text{2. Periyar}& \text{: Elephant}\\ \text{3. Manas}& \text{: Lion}\\ \text{4. Gir}& \text{: Rhinoceros}\end{array}$$ Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.1, 2 and 3 only
2. B.1 and 2 only
3. C.1 and 4 only
4. D.2 only

Structurally, the Meghalaya region is a part of

1. A.Shiwalik Range
2. B.Deccan Plateau
3. C.Greater Himalaya
4. D.Aravalli Range

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

1. A.Application of lime makes the soil acidic
2. B.High acidity in soil is typical of humid climate
3. C.Increasing soil acidity results in declining soil fertility
4. D.Arid climate is characterized by alkaline soil

Which one of the following pairs of properties of typical air masses is correct? | *Air Mass* | *Source Region* | | :--- | :--- |

1. A.Maritime Equatorial : Warm oceans in the equatorial zone
2. B.Maritime Polar : Warm oceans in the tropical zone
3. C.Continental Tropical : Less warm oceans in the tropical zone
4. D.Continental Polar : Moist oceans in the polar zone

According to the Geo-scientists, the shape of the earth is: 1. round 2. spherical 3. close to that of a sphere 4. an oblate ellipsoid Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A.2, 3 and 4
2. B.1, 2 and 3
3. C.1 and 2 only
4. D.3 and 4 only