Geography · NDA previous year questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Deccan Traps is/are correct? 1. Intense volcanic activity in the form of fissure eruption took place towards the end of Cretaceous period 2. The volcanic lava spread out in horizontal sheets 3. The regur soil found here is rich in nitrogen Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Consider the following statements: 1. The Himalayan vegetation varies according to both altitude and climatic conditions. 2. There are mainly two types of tropical forests that are found in the Himalayas—the tropical rainforests and the tropical deciduous forests 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

Which one among the following is not a reason for practising tank irrigation in the Peninsular India?

1. A.The undulating relief and hard rocks
2. B.Little percolation of rain water due to impervious rock structure
3. C.Most of the rivers of Peninsular India are perennial
4. D.There are many streams which become torrential during rainy season

Hot deserts like Sahara, Arabia etc. receive very negligible amount of rainfall. This is because they :

1. A.do not receive moisture-bearing wind from the oceans.
2. B.are the most rocky and barren areas of the Earth.
3. C.are located on the tropical high pressure belt of the atmosphere.
4. D.are not on the path of the monsoons.

The latitude is the angular distance of a point on the Earth’s surface, north or south, of the Equator as measured from the :

1. A.centre of the Earth.
2. B.Equator.
3. C.Tropic of Cancer or the Capricorn.
4. D.Poles.

Consider the following statements : 1. The Buddhists in Deccan excavated rock-cut Chaityas and the Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas imitated these in later centuries. 2. The Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas excavated temples at sites far distant from rock-cut Chaityas. 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

'Milan' is ? 1. an annual gathering of navies of Indian Ocean countries. 2. conducted at Chennai. 3. a joint anti terrorism exercise. 4. aimed at enhancing inter-operability among navies. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Consider the following pairs : 1. Pinaka : Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System 2. Nag : Anti Tank Missile System 3. Lakshya : Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

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

Statement II : Mechanical weathering is mainly caused by temperature variation

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 : The semi-arid tracts of India stretching from eastern Rajasthan in the north to south central Tamil Nadu are agriculturally less productive Statement II : The semi-arid tracts are homeland to a large number of central Indian Scheduled Tribe population

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 : The Mediterranean climate is highly suitable for fruit production Statement II : Cool and moist winters in Mediterranean regions enable ample production of fruits.

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 : In the northern hemisphere the ocean currents flowing from equator towards the north pole and from pole towards the equator are deflected to their right Statement II : This happens due to rotation of the Earth on the axis from west to east

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 one of the following does not characterize the Himalayas?

1. A.Various parallel ranges of the Himalayas form a convex arc
2. B.There exist syntaxial bends at both the terminals of the Himalayas
3. C.Indus, Sutlej and Brahmaputra rivers are examples of antecedent drainage
4. D.The Himalayas are wider in the east than in the west

Which among the following statements provides the best evidence that a river is flowing through a rift valley?

1. A.The Chambal valley is marked by bad land topography
2. B.River Tapi does not have Delta but Estuary only
3. C.River Mahanadi flows through a gorge at Satkosia
4. D.River Colorado has the Grand Canyon along its valley

Consider the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 1. It enjoys equatorial climate 2. This is the only place in India where a volcano is located 3. This is the only place in India where coral bed is found Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Which of the following has/have been declared as national waterways in India? 1. The Allahabad-Haldia stretch of river Ganga 2. The Sadiya-Dhubri stretch of river Brahmaputra 3. The Cherla-Rajamundry stretch of river Godavari Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Consider the following statements: 1. In a cyclone, the direction of wind flow is counter clockwise in the northern hemisphere 2. The tropical cyclone fades away when it reaches land because there is no large supply of warm moist air 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

Which among the following statements about the North Atlantic Drift is/are correct? 1. It keeps the west coast of Northern Europe ice free 2. It is responsible for the warm air mass which interacts with the cold air mass from the Polar region and causes rainfall in Western Europe 3. It meets the Labrador current near Vancouver Island and causes dense fog Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Which one among the following explains the earthquakes of the eastern margins of Asia?

1. A.Subduction of Pacific plate under Asiatic plate
2. B.Subduction of African plate below European plate
3. C.Subduction of Indian plate under Asiatic plate
4. D.Subduction of American plate under the Pacific plate

Unlike other Meridians International Date Line is drawn zigzag in order to:

1. A.permit certain land areas and groups of islands to have the same calendar day
2. B.facilitate the sailors to adjust time in their watch
3. C.adjust the day in calendar while sailing from east to west and vice versa
4. D.make 180°E and 180°W coterminous

Consider the following statements about rocks : 1. Shale becomes Slate through metamorphosis 2. Shale is converted to Slate when it is subjected to tremendous pressure and high temperature 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

Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located at the windward side of Western Ghats 2. Vidarbha region experiences semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region 3. In India monsoon reaches Kashmir valley at the last Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Which of the following statements regarding south-west monsoon in India is/are correct ? 1. Monsoon reaches the Malabar coast first 2. Rajasthan does not get rainfall from south west monsoon 3. South-west monsoon retreats when the permanent wind belts start shifting to the south Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : $$\begin{array}{ll}\text{List I (Agents of erosion)}& \text{List II (Topographical feature)}\\ \text{A. Running water}& \text{1. Cirque}\\ \text{B. Glacier}& \text{2. Barchan}\\ \text{C. Wind}& \text{3. Rift Valley}\\ \text{D. Underground water}& \text{4. Doline}\\ & \text{5. Gorge}\end{array}$$ Code :

1. A.A-5, B-1, C-2, D-4
2. B.A-5, B-2, C-1, D-3
3. C.A-4, B-2, C-1, D-5
4. D.A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

Statement I : During the day, winds blow from sea to land. Statement II : The land gets more heated than the surrounding sea, hence lower pressure develops over land as compared to sea.

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