Geography · NDA previous year questions

Which of the following statements regarding the given rivers is/are correct? 1. Tsangpo crosses over into India under the name of Dihang. 2. Godavari has the second largest river basin covering about 10 percent of the area of India. 3. Rivers Chambal and Betwa are the important tributaries of river Ganga which join river Ganga directly in Uttar Pradesh. 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 the World Climate Types and their relation with Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is/are correct? 1. Tropical Wet Climate is one of the world's rainiest due to the dominance of the ITCZ over it. 2. Tropical Savanna Climate experiences a distinctive alternation of wet and dry seasons, caused chiefly by the seasonal shift in latitude of the subtropical highs and ITCZ. 3. The Tropical Monsoonal Climate experiences heavy rainfall as a consequence of the nearness of the ITCZ for much of the year. 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 tropical cyclones is/are correct? 1. These storms develop during the summer and autumn in every tropical ocean except the South Atlantic and eastern South Pacific Oceans. 2. Tropical cyclones that occur in the North Atlantic and eastern North Pacific Oceans are known as typhoons. 3. Tropical cyclones that occur in the Indian and South Pacific Oceans are called cyclones. Select the answer using the code given below :

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

Identify the land biome on the basis of the given characteristics : 1. Their climates are characterised by high rainfall and temperatures that vary from cold to mild. 2. These forests contain primarily deciduous trees – including maple, oak, hickory and beechwood. 3. Raccoons, opossums, bats and squirrels are found in the trees. Select the correct land biome from the options given below :

1. A.Tropical forest
2. B.Temperate forest
3. C.Boreal forest
4. D.Mediterranean forest

Consider the following statements about Ajanta paintings : 1. The surface of the rock was coated with clay mixed with rice husk and gum and a coat of lime was applied over this. 2. The outline drawing was done first on the lime coating and colours were added subsequently. 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

Exercise Desert Cyclone is a joint military exercise between India and :

1. A.Kuwait
2. B.Saudi Arabia
3. C.United Arab Emirates
4. D.Oman

Recently the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has submitted three nominations from India for Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Which one among the following cities is not one among them?

1. A.Indore
2. B.Bhopal
3. C.Udaipur
4. D.Jodhpur

Consider the following statements about INS Sagardhwani : 1. It is an oceanographic research vessel of Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO. 2. Recently it embarked on the Sagar Maitri Mission-4 to establish long-term scientific partnerships with Indian Ocean Rim countries in Ocean Research and Development. 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 oldest era in Geological History determining the age of various rock types?

1. A.Precambrian
2. B.Mesozoic
3. C.Cenozoic
4. D.Paleozoic

A geographical grid has: 1. Lines that run east to west around the globe to mark latitude 2. Lines that run north to south from north pole to south pole indicate longitude 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

In which one of the following states 'Roopkund' lake is located?

1. A.Kerala
2. B.Manipur
3. C.Himachal Pradesh
4. D.Uttarakhand

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

1. A.Area wise Madhya Pradesh is the fourth largest state in India
2. B.Hornbill festival is celebrated in Nagaland
3. C.Gujarat state contribute 7.9 per cent share to the National GDP
4. D.Telangana is situated in the Deccan plateau in the central stretch of Indian peninsula

Which one of the following soils is ideal for growing cotton?

1. A.Regur soil
2. B.Laterite soil
3. C.Desert soil
4. D.Mountainous soil

Consider the following statements about physical features of India: 1. The southern point of the Peninsular Plateau is formed by the Nilgiri Hills where the Eastern and the Western Ghats meet 2. The Cardamom Hills may be regarded as a continuation of the Eastern Ghats 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 narrow belt parallel to the Shiwalik foothills where streams and rivers coming from the mountains deposit heavy materials of rocks and boulders?

1. A.Tarai
2. B.Bhangar
3. C.Bhabar
4. D.Khadar

Which one of the following is NOT an example of Fold Mountain?

1. A.Mt. Fuji
2. B.Alps
3. C.Andes
4. D.Rockies

Which one of the following is an organic soil?

1. A.Aridisols
2. B.Histosols
3. C.Oxisols
4. D.Vertisols

Which one of the following statement is NOT correct?

1. A.Bokaro steel plant is located in Damodar river basin
2. B.Jamshedpur steel plant is located on the confluence of Damodar and Barakar
3. C.Salem steel plant is located on the bank of Kaveri River
4. D.Bhilai steel plant obtains water from Tandula reservoir

How many of the following pairs of specialized agriculture and its products are correctly matched? 1. Apiculture : Honey 2. Sericulture : Silk 3. Silviculture: Forestry 4. Viticulture : Grapes Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Consider the following statements about a river: This river originates in the Hindu Kush mountain range and flows into Hamoun wetlands after covering a long stretch of about 1,100 km. There has been serious conflicts between two neighbouring nations regarding the sharing of water from this river. Identify the river from the following:

1. A.Mekong
2. B.Tarim
3. C.Indus
4. D.Helmand

Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?

1. A.Granite
2. B.Slate
3. C.Basalt
4. D.Gabbro

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Hypocenter is the point on the surface of the Earth, nearest to the focus. 2. Velocity of earthquake waves is higher in denser materials. 3. P waves move faster and are the first to arrive at the surface of the Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of arrangement of the given planets in descending order of their density (in $gm/c{\mathrm{m}}^3$)?

1. A.Earth > Jupiter > Venus > Saturn
2. B.Jupiter > Earth > Saturn > Venus
3. C.Earth > Venus > Jupiter > Saturn
4. D.Earth > Venus > Saturn > Jupiter

The process of Podsolization is predominantly found in:

1. A.Equatorial forest
2. B.Monsoon forest
3. C.Taiga forest
4. D.Mediterranean forest

Consider the following statements: 1. Distance between the longitudes becomes zero on North Pole and South Pole. 2. Distance between the longitudes is maximum on the Equator. 3. Number of longitudes is more than number of latitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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