Geography · NDA previous year questions

Statement I : Winds are deflected to their right in the northern hemisphere and to their left in the southern hemisphere. Statement II : The Earth's axis is inclined.

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 : Pressure gradients determine the velocity of winds. Statement II : When isobars (lines of equal atmospheric pressure) are closely spaced, the wind velocity would be gentle.

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

The Copenhagen Summit for Climate Change, 2009 saw

1. A.an agreement among the participants over $\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{O}}_2$ emission
2. B.unanimity of views among the developed and BASIC bloc of countries
3. C.rise of African countries as a bloc
4. D.acceptance of the US as a leader to attain the objective of the Copenhagen Summit

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : | List-I (Landform) | List-II (Agent of erosion/ deposition) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Inselbergs | 1. River | | B. Stalagmite | 2. Glacier | | C. Delta | 3. Underground water | | D. Moraines | 4. Wind | Code :

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

If it is 12 noon in a city located on 90° W longitude, what would be the time in a city located on 105° W longitude?

1. A.13:00 hours
2. B.12:30 hours
3. C.11:30 hours
4. D.11:00 hours

Doldrums are characterized by

1. A.uniform low pressure
2. B.uniform high pressure
3. C.high wind velocity
4. D.low humidity

Which one of the following is generally found in sedimentary rocks?

1. A.Basalt
2. B.Silica
3. C.Shale
4. D.Magnesium

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Lunar eclipse takes place when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon. 2. Solar eclipse happens when the Moon comes directly between the Sun and the Earth. 3. Lunar eclipse takes place when the Sun comes directly between the Earth and the Moon. 4. Solar eclipse happens when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon. Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

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

Arrange the following States on the basis of ascending dates of the onset of monsoon : 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. West Bengal 3. Kerala 4. Rajasthan Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Which of the following are west-flowing rivers? 1. Krishna 2. Narmada 3. Mahanadi 4. Sabarmati Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Which of the following statements are correct? 1. In a cyclone, the area of low pressure is at the centre surrounded by the areas of high pressure. 2. In a cyclone, the areas of low pressure surround the area of high pressure. 3. In an anti-cyclone, the area of high pressure is surrounded by the areas of low pressure. 4. In an anti-cyclone, the area of low pressure is surrounded by the areas of high pressure. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Consider the following statements about the accident of AF 447, which crashed over the Atlantic Ocean on 1st June, 2009 : 1. The Airbus A330-200 was on its way to Rio de Janeiro from Paris. 2. The scheduled flight usually crosses the Tropic of Cancer on its way to its destination. 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

Consider the following statements : 1. The vernal equinox falls on March 21. 2. On equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the equator. 3. The changes in the day length on equinox result from the changes in the tilt of the earth with respect to the sun. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Tropical cyclone of Philippines is termed as

1. A.Typhoon
2. B.Willy-willy
3. C.Hurricane
4. D.Baguio

Chambal river is a part of

1. A.Sabarmati basin
2. B.Ganga basin
3. C.Narmada basin
4. D.Godavari basin

Which one of the following separates North and South Islands of New Zealand?

1. A.Foveaux Strait
2. B.Bass Strait
3. C.Cook Strait
4. D.Torres Strait

Consider the following statements : 1. The earth's rotation axis is not at 90° to its orbital plane. 2. The earth's rotation axis is inclined at 23·5°. 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 of the following is the correct order in which the gases from the atmosphere disappear as one moves away from the surface of the earth?

1. A.Carbon dioxide—Oxygen—Nitrogen
2. B.Oxygen—Nitrogen—Carbon dioxide
3. C.Carbon dioxide—Nitrogen—Oxygen
4. D.Nitrogen—Oxygen—Carbon dioxide

What is the sequential order of vegetation types observed while moving from Assam Valley to Rajasthan Plains?

1. A.Tropical Wet Evergreen—Tropical Moist Deciduous—Tropical Dry Deciduous—Tropical Thorn Forest
2. B.Tropical Thorn Forest—Tropical Dry Deciduous—Tropical Moist Deciduous—Tropical Wet Evergreen
3. C.Tropical Moist Deciduous—Tropical Wet Evergreen—Tropical Dry Deciduous—Tropical Thorn Forest
4. D.Tropical Dry Deciduous—Tropical Thorn Forest—Tropical Moist Deciduous—Tropical Wet Evergreen

The above diagram is of a mushroom rock. In which of the points in the diagram is the intensity of wind strongest?

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

What does the imaginary line passing through Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Superior represent?

1. A.The southern boundary of Canada
2. B.The northern limit of iron and steel industry of USA
3. C.The internal waterway route to USA
4. D.The internal waterway route to Canada

What is the reason for the major hot deserts of the world lying in the western part of the tropical latitude?

1. A.They are influenced by trade winds
2. B.They lie in the rain-shadow area of the mountains
3. C.They are influenced by monsoon winds
4. D.They are influenced by dry winds

The earth's crust is the thinnest

1. A.under the mountain ranges
2. B.under continental masses
3. C.at ocean bottoms
4. D.at mid-oceanic ridges

Consider the following statements : 1. Lamba in Gujarat is famous for wind power plant. 2. Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is famous for geothermal energy plant. 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

From which one of the following is the percentage of reflected amount of radiation highest ?

1. A.Wet ground
2. B.Thick cloud
3. C.Forest
4. D.Snow cover