Geography · NDA previous year questions

Which one among the following countries was least affected by the tsunami that hit the Indonesian Ocean on 26th December, 2004?

1. A.Indonesia
2. B.Malaysia
3. C.Sri Lanka
4. D.India

Which of the following statements is/are true? 1. The angle of the axis in relation to the plane in which the earth revolves around the sun is not constant. 2. The amount of energy given off by the sun changes with the transparency of the atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

When the winds blow from all sides to the central low in an anti-clockwise direction, then this phenomenon is known as

1. A.anti-tropical cyclones of southern hemisphere
2. B.temperate cyclones of northern hemisphere
3. C.tropical cyclones of northern hemisphere
4. D.tropical cyclones of southern hemisphere

The diagram given below shows the schematic relations of temperature and precipitation of tropical climatic type over land : Arrange the climatic types in the correct sequence from left to right : 1. Monsoon tropics 2. Wet and dry tropics 3. Arid and semiarid 4. Rainy tropics Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Which among the following areas is conducive for well irrigation?

1. A.Rocky and uneven surface of Peninsular India
2. B.Dry tracts of Rajasthan and Gujarat
3. C.Brackish groundwater region of Uttar Pradesh
4. D.Deltaic regions of Mahanadi, Godavari and Krishna

Humid climate, ready market and availability of cheap and skilled labour are the conditions conducive for the production of cotton cloth. Which of the following States of India will have the highest cotton cloth production?

1. A.Gujarat
2. B.Karnataka
3. C.Maharashtra
4. D.Punjab

Which of the following statements regarding hurricanes is/are correct? 1. They develop over the ocean between 8°-15° N. 2. They are almost absent in the South Atlantic Ocean. 3. They do not develop close to the equator. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Which one among the following rocks does not belong to the same group?

1. A.Shale
2. B.Limestone
3. C.Slate
4. D.Sandstone

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is a low pressure belt which forms an important zone of contact over Northern India and Pakistan. 2. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone invites inflow of winds from different directions. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Consider the following statements regarding El Nino effect on Indian Monsoon: 1. The surface temperature goes up in the Southern Pacific Ocean and there is deficient rainfall in India. 2. The Walker Circulation shifts eastward from its normal position and reduces monsoon rainfall in 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

Wide range and variability in rainfall, torrential in character, reversal of winds and uncertain arrival are the characteristics of

1. A.Westerlies
2. B.Trade winds
3. C.Monsoon
4. D.Anti trade winds

The average surface temperature of the earth's surface is

1. A.10°C
2. B.15°C
3. C.8°C
4. D.5°C

Ferral's law is related to deflection of

1. A.cold air-mass
2. B.hot air-mass
3. C.monsoon air-mass
4. D.trade wind and ocean currents

In India, the Tropical Savanah (AW) type of climate prevails largely in

1. A.Rajasthan desert region
2. B.Peninsular plateau region
3. C.Jammu & Kashmir region
4. D.North-Eastern region

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : | List I *(River)* | List II *(Sea)* | | :--- | :--- | | A. Volga | 1. Sea of Azov | | B. Dnieper | 2. Black Sea | | C. Rhine | 3. Caspian Sea | | D. Don | 4. Mediterranean Sea | Code :

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

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

The equatorial rain forest is also known as

1. A.Savanna
2. B.Campos
3. C.Selva
4. D.Lanose

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : $$\begin{array}{ll}\text{List-I (Port)}& \text{List-II (Special feature)}\\ \text{A. Kandla}& \text{1. Deepest land-locked protected port}\\ \text{B. Kochi}& \text{2. Located at mouth of lagoon}\\ \text{C. Vishakhapatnam}& \text{3. Tidal port}\\ \text{D. Kolkata}& \text{4. Inland riverine port}\end{array}$$ Code :

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

The Earth’s surface receives maximum energy at 12 noon but the maximum temperature never occurs at 12 noon. State which of the following reasons are correct. 1. Transformation of solar energy into heat requires some time. 2. The loss of energy through long-wave radiations from the Earth’s surface exceeds the energy received from the Sun at 4:00 p.m. 3. Energy received by the Earth from solar radiations continues to exceed the energy lost by outgoing long-wave radiations from the Earth’s surface up to 4:00 p.m. Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

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

Which one among the following agricultural crops/groups of crops may be grown in abundant in lowlands and river deltas of fertile alluvial soil where there is high summer temperature and rainfall varies from 180 cm to 250 cm?

1. A.Wheat and sugarcane
2. B.Cotton
3. C.Maize and coarse crops
4. D.Rice, jute and tea

Arrange the following tropical forest groups in the correct order of sequence based on area covered in India beginning from the largest covered area: 1. Moist deciduous 2. Dry deciduous 3. Wet evergreen 4. Semi-evergreen Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:

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

Which one among the following is the major reason for low agricultural productivity in dry regions of India?

1. A.Constraints of financial resources
2. B.Rural indebtedness
3. C.Dependence on erratic monsoon
4. D.Small size of landholdings

Which one among the following groups is referred to as types of precipitation?

1. A.Fog, Dew and Rain
2. B.Air, Water and Soil
3. C.Fog, Water and Rain
4. D.Dew, Soil and Rain

In which one among the following areas of South-East Asia, there is largest concentration of peasant population?

1. A.Areas of intensive shifting cultivation
2. B.Highland areas where the climate is cooler and healthier
3. C.Cleared lowlands in forest areas
4. D.Areas where the grain farming is practised

The largest number of temperate cyclones originate mostly over the

1. A.Indian Ocean
2. B.North Atlantic Ocean
3. C.North Pacific Ocean
4. D.Arctic Ocean