Geography · NDA previous year questions

The Manas National Park is situated in the State of:

1. A.Madhya Pradesh
2. B.Jharkhand
3. C.Assam
4. D.West Bengal

An up fold in rock is:

1. A.graben
2. B.horse
3. C.anticline
4. D.syncline

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: | List I (*Low-Latitude Climate*) | List II (*Characteristic*) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Wet Equatorial | 1. Uniform temperatures, mean near $27{}^{\circ }\text{C}$ | | B. Monsoon and trade wind coastal | 2. Marked temperature cycle with very high temperature before the rainy season | | C. Wet-dry tropical | 3. Temperatures show an annual cycle with high temperature in the high-Sun season | | D. Dry tropical | 4. Strong temperature cycle, with intense temperature during high-Sun season | *Code:* A B C D

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

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: | List I (*Forest Conservation Type*) | List II (*Place*) | | :--- | :--- | | A. National Park | 1. Dudhwa | | B. Sanctuary | 2. Bhitarkanika | | C. Biosphere Reserve | 3. Chilka | | D. Tiger Reserve | 4. Nokrek | *Code:* A B C D

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

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: | List I (*Place*) | List II (*Normal vegetation type*) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Western Ghats | 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous | | B. Himachal Pradesh | 2. Tropical Evergreen | | C. Haryana and Punjab | 3. Himalayan Moist Forest | | D. Chhotanagpur Plateau | 4. Tropical Thorny Forest | *Code:* A B C D

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

The term ‘Regur’ is used to mean:

1. A.Laterite soil
2. B.Deltaic soil
3. C.Red soil
4. D.Black cotton soil

Quartzite is metamorphosed from

1. A.limestone
2. B.plutonic rock
3. C.sandstone
4. D.shale

The permanent wind that blows from the horse latitude to the equatorial region is known as

1. A.westerly
2. B.trade wind
3. C.doldrum
4. D.easterly

Which one of the following is a warm ocean current?

1. A.Labrador current
2. B.Kuroshio current
3. C.Peru current
4. D.Benguela current

The place located at the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is

1. A.Badrinath
2. B.Rishikesh
3. C.Rudraprayag
4. D.Devprayag

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : $$\begin{array}{ll}\text{List-I (Geographical feature)}& \text{List-II (Type of geographic process)}\\ \text{A. Cirque}& \text{1. Erosional feature of wind}\\ \text{B. Yardang}& \text{2. Depositional feature of glacier}\\ \text{C. Barkhan}& \text{3. Depositional feature of wind}\\ \text{D. Drumlin}& \text{4. Erosional feature of glacier}\end{array}$$ Code :

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

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The tropical cyclones of China Sea are called typhoons. 2. The tropical cyclones of the West Indies are called tornadoes. 3. The tropical cyclones of Australia are called willy-willies. 4. Formation of an anticyclone results in stormy weather condition. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Statement II: Weathering takes place both mechanically and chemically.

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

Statement I: Doldrums is a calm belt between 5° N and 5° S of the equator. Statement II: The sun rays strike almost vertically over the equator throughout the year.

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

'Esker' is a geomorphic feature developed by

1. A.mechanical weathering
2. B.river action
3. C.glaciofluvial deposits
4. D.aeolian deposits

The rigid lithospheric slabs are known as 'Plates'. What would be the result, if the oceanic plate collides with the continental plate? 1. Oceanic plate is forced below the continental plate. 2. Continental plate is forced below the oceanic plate. 3. Continental and oceanic plates never collide. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Consider the following layers of the atmosphere: 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Thermosphere Which one among the following is the correct sequence of the layers with increasing altitude from the Earth's surface?

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

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: $$\begin{array}{ll}\text{List I (Landform of peninsular India)}& \text{List II (Predominant rock)}\\ \text{A. Marwar upland}& \text{1. Quartzites, Shales, Schists}\\ \text{B. Bundelkhand upland}& \text{2. Sandstone, Shale, Limestone}\\ \text{C. Meghalaya upland}& \text{3. Granite and Gneiss}\\ \text{D. Maharashtra plateau}& \text{4. Basalt}\end{array}$$ Code:

1. A.$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{A}& \text{B}& \text{C}& \text{D}\\ 2& 3& 1& 4\end{array}$
2. B.$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{A}& \text{B}& \text{C}& \text{D}\\ 2& 1& 3& 4\end{array}$
3. C.$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{A}& \text{B}& \text{C}& \text{D}\\ 4& 3& 1& 2\end{array}$
4. D.$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{A}& \text{B}& \text{C}& \text{D}\\ 4& 1& 3& 2\end{array}$

What would be the date and local time of a place located at $88^{\circ }30^{\prime }\mathrm{E}$ longitude when the local time at $0^{\circ }$ longitude is 19-00 hrs. of $28^{\text{th}}$ February 2013?

1. A.23-54 hrs. of $28^{\text{th}}$ February
2. B.00-54 hrs. of $1^{\text{st}}$ March
3. C.23-30 hrs. of $28^{\text{th}}$ February
4. D.00-44 hrs. of $1^{\text{st}}$ March

Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Assam produces nearly 80% of jute in India. 2. Jute grows well on loamy soil. 3. Hot and humid conditions are ideal for growing jute. 4. Jute is commonly cultivated with wheat in rotation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Which of the following is the main characteristic of Mediterranean climate?

1. A.High temperature throughout the year
2. B.Rainfall throughout the year
3. C.Rain in winter season
4. D.Convectional rain

Which one among the following is not a factor that affects direction of wind?

1. A.Pressure gradient
2. B.Friction
3. C.Magnetism
4. D.Coriolis effect

In India, increase in population and diversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes have resulted in the decrease of

1. A.forested land
2. B.cultivable wasteland
3. C.net sown area
4. D.double-cropped area

MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Radioactive decay provides an internal source of heat for the earth. This helps in the formation of which type of rocks?

1. A.Igneous
2. B.Sedimentary
3. C.Metamorphic
4. D.All of the above

The greatest seasonal contrast of insolation on the earth is in which of the following latitudinal zones?

1. A.Equatorial
2. B.Tropical
3. C.Temperate
4. D.Polar