Geography · NDA previous year questions

Humid Subtropical Climate is NOT experienced in which one among the following regions?

1. A.Coastal South Africa
2. B.East coast of Australia
3. C.South Japan
4. D.South Argentina

Temperate forests of South India, known as ‘Sholas’ are found in which of the following hills? 1.Anaimalai 2.Nilgiris 3.Palani Select the answer using the code given below:

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

As per the India State of Forest Report 2021, which one of the following Himalayan states has the highest percentage of its geographical area under forest?

1. A.Arunachal Pradesh
2. B.Himachal Pradesh
3. C.Sikkim
4. D.Uttarakhand

Which one of the following is formed when volcanic ash is carried by running water and is deposited as a sedimentary layer?

1. A.Basalt
2. B.Lapilli
3. C.Slate
4. D.Tuff

Which statement is NOT correct with reference to Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

1. A.Climate is humid, tropical coastal climate
2. B.Maximum rainfall occurs between March and April
3. C.Andaman and Nicobar islands are separated by 10 degree Channel which is 150 Km wide
4. D.Islands are inhabited by Negrito tribes

Which one among the following local winds is NOT related to Mediterranean Sea?

1. A.Harmattan
2. B.Khamsin
3. C.Sirocco
4. D.Mistral

Which one among the following statements with reference to Benguela current is NOT correct?

1. A.It influences the climate of the West coast of North Africa
2. B.It is a cold current
3. C.Its direction is from South to North
4. D.It flows in the Atlantic Ocean

Which one among the following state- ments with reference to the black cotton soils of India is NOT correct?

1. A.The black cotton soils are also called 'Regur'
2. B.They are highly moisture retentive
3. C.They are rich in lime
4. D.These soils have less clay factor and hence can support a wide variety of crops and vegetables

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: $$\begin{array}{llll}\text{List - I}& & \text{List - II}& \\ \text{(Tropical Cyclone)}& & \text{(Country)}& \\ \text{A.}& \text{Hurricanes}& 1.& \text{China}\\ \text{B.}& \text{Willy Willy}& 2.& \text{Philippines}\\ \text{C.}& \text{Baguio}& 3.& \text{Australia}\\ \text{D.}& \text{Typhoons}& 4.& \text{USA}\end{array}$$

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

Consider the following facts of the rivers of the Indus system: 1. The Satluj originates in Tibet where it is known as Langchen Khambab 2. The Satluj is a classic example of an antecedent river 3. The Jhelum is the largest tributary of the Indus System Select the answer using the code given below:

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

Which one of the following is an example of both an igneous as well as a metamorphic rock?

1. A.Gabbro
2. B.Geyserite
3. C.Gneissoid
4. D.Granite

Where is the Coriolis Effect the largest ?

1. A.At the Equator
2. B.At the Tropic of Capricorn and Tropic of Cancer
3. C.At the North Pole
4. D.At 45 degree latitude in each. hemisphere

Which of the following is/are east flowing rivers in India? 1. Palar 2. Periyar 3. Pennar 4. Kalinadi Select the answer using the code given below:

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

Which of the following tributaries is/are correctly matched with the Deccan Rivers? $$\begin{array}{lll}& \text{Tributary}& \text{River}\\ 1.& \text{Bhavani}& \text{Krishna}\\ 2.& \text{Kabini}& \text{Kaveri}\\ 3.& \text{Manjra}& \text{Godavari}\\ 4.& \text{Bhima}& \text{Mahanadi}\end{array}$$ Select the answer using the code given below:

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

Which one of the following is found in appreciable amount in Laterite soil in India?

1. A.Calcium
2. B.Phosphate
3. C.Potash
4. D.Nitrogen

Consider the following statements regarding River Brahmaputra : 1. It rises in Tibet, near Lake Mansarovar 2. It takes a "U" turn near Namcha Barwa and enters India through a gorge 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 regarding the International Date Line : 1. It is roughly 180° meridian, which deviates slightly East and West to avoid land areas surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. 2. The date to the East of this line is (24 hours) earlier than to the West. 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 regarding Barchan is/are correct? 1. It is a crescent shaped mound of sand, which is deposited by the wind blowing constantly from one direction in a desert. 2. The windward side has a convex steep slope with maximum height at the centre. 3. Two ends of Barchan are called horns and point opposite to the direction the wind blows. Select the answer using the code given below:

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

Which of the following statements regarding Regur soil is/are correct? 1. It is a light coloured, clayey and fertile soil. 2. It is developed on Deccan basaltic lava under hot and humid conditions. 3. Cotton is extensively cultivated in this soil. Select the answer using the code given below :

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

Consider the following statements regarding soils : 1. Soils having a very high content of sodium and calcium and pH of more than 7.0 are alkaline soils. 2. Black cotton soil had developed on the Deccan basaltic lava under hot and humid conditions. 3. Laterite soils are characterised by a deep weathered layer from which silica has been leached. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Consider the following characteristics of a grassland : 1. An extensive area of mid latitude grasslands are devoid of trees and shrubs. 2. The climate is characterised by hot summers, cold winters and relatively low rainfall occurring mainly in spring and summer. 3. In humid parts, grasses grow to a meter or more in height. On the basis of the above characteristics, select the correct grassland from the options given below :

1. A.Steppes
2. B.Prairies
3. C.Savanna
4. D.Pampas

Which of the following statements regarding earthquakes is/are correct? 1. The point on the Earth’s surface directly above the focus is called the epicentre of the earthquake. 2. Earthquakes generate Primary and Secondary waves that radiate outward from the earthquake focus. 3. Deep-focus earthquakes are likely to cause more damage than shallow-focus earthquakes. Select the answer using the code given below :

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

Which of the following statements regarding cyclones and anti-cyclones is/are correct? 1. In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate counter clockwise and anticyclones rotate clockwise. 2. Cyclones are often associated with cloudy or rainy weather, whereas anticyclones are often associated with fair weather. 3. In the Southern Hemisphere, the cyclonic spiral will be clockwise because the Coriolis force acts to the left. Select the answer using the code given below:

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

Identify the Iron and Steel Plant on the basis of the given characteristics: 1. It receives coal from Jharia and iron-ore from Sundargarh and Kendujhar. 2. Power for the electric furnaces is procured from Hirakund. 3. Water is obtained from Koel and Sankh rivers. Select the correct Iron and Steel Plant from the options given below:

1. A.Bhilai Steel Plant
2. B.Durgapur Steel Plant
3. C.Rourkela Steel Plant
4. D.Bokaro Steel Plant

Which of the following statements regarding Earth's internal structure is/are correct? 1. The oceanic crust is heavier than the continental crust. 2. Most of the Earth's internal heat is contained within the mantle. 3. Large convective cells in the crust circulate heat and drive plate-tectonic processes. Select the answer using the code given below :

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