Geography · NDA previous year questions

Which of the following statements in respect of landslides are correct? 1. These occur only on gentle slopes during rain. 2. They generally occur in clay-rich soil. 3. Earthquakes trigger landslides. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Consider the following features about a geographical phenomenon : 1. Torrents of snow and ice roaring down a steep mountainside 2. It is hazardous to skiers and mountaineers 3. It involves a mix of falling, rolling, sliding and flowing of materials Which of the following phenomena can be identified with the above features?

1. A.Slump and earthflow
2. B.Avalanche
3. C.Landslide
4. D.Rockslide

Nisarga, Gati, Nivar, Tauktae and Yaas are names of

1. A.new fighter aircrafts
2. B.tourist places
3. C.weather stations
4. D.cyclones

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, which of the following is/are the feature/features of cloudburst? 1. Heavy precipitation in short period of time in a limited geographical area 2. It occurs generally during monsoon period and triggers flash flood and landslides 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

In a group discussion on shape and size of the Earth, three students stated the following points : 1. Student 1: The shape of the Earth is basically an oblate spheroid. 2. Student 2: The polar diameter of the Earth is more than the equatorial diameter. 3. Student 3: Bulge along the equatorial region is due to revolution of the Earth. Who among the above students is/are correct?

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

While watching news, you hear about a place, of which you had never heard earlier. You want to know more about the place and you want to locate it on the map. Which of the following is/are required for you to be able to locate the place on the map?

1. A.Only latitude of the place
2. B.Only longitude of the place
3. C.Both longitude and latitude of the place
4. D.Latitude, longitude and altitude of the place

Which one from among the following planets is largest in size ?

1. A.Earth
2. B.Venus
3. C.Mars
4. D.Mercury

Which one of the following is a crater lake in India ?

1. A.Lonar lake
2. B.Sambhar Lake
3. C.Chilika Lake
4. D.Vembanad Lake

Fine-grained bed of ephemeral lake in a desert is also known as

1. A.Playa
2. B.Oasis
3. C.Drumlin
4. D.Natural levee

The Earth’s atmosphere is mainly heated by which one of the following ?

1. A.Short wave solar radiation
2. B.Reflected solar radiation
3. C.Long wave terrestrial radiation
4. D.Scattered solar radiation

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of layers as we move from the Earth’s surface upwards?

1. A.Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere
2. B.Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
3. C.Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere
4. D.Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere

Which one of the following is not a soil forming factor ?

1. A.Parent material
2. B.Topography
3. C.Climate
4. D.Human habitation

Which one of the following is the longest parallel of latitude ?

1. A.Tropic of Cancer
2. B.Tropic of Capricorn
3. C.Arctic Circle
4. D.Equator

The periodic rise and fall of ocean water in response to gravitational forces is called

1. A.Current
2. B.Waves
3. C.Tides
4. D.Tsunami

Which one of the following features is the result of erosion and deposition work of a river ?

1. A.Pothole
2. B.Oxbow lake
3. C.Levee
4. D.Rapid

Which one of the following is not a feature of agriculture in India?

1. A.Subsistence agriculture
2. B.Pressure of population on agriculture
3. C.Dependence upon Monsoon
4. D.Predominance of cash crops

Operation Olivia, an initiative to protect Olive Ridley turtles, is undertaken by

1. A.Indian Navy
2. B.Indian Coast Guard
3. C.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
4. D.Ministry of Earth Sciences

Which one of the following is the theme of the International Day of Yoga 2021 ?

1. A.Yoga at home and yoga with family
2. B.Yoga for climate action
3. C.Yoga for well-being
4. D.Yoga for peace

The natural vegetation which covers the maximum geographical areas of India is

1. A.Tropical deciduous forests
2. B.Tropical thorn forests
3. C.Montane forests
4. D.Tropical evergreen forests

River Beas, flowing from Himachal and Punjab, joins the river

1. A.Indus
2. B.Satluj
3. C.Chenab
4. D.Ravi

'Exercise Desert Knight - 21' is a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the Air Force of which one of the following countries?

1. A.USA
2. B.France
3. C.Britain
4. D.Israel

Which country has replaced Maldives to host the 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games?

1. A.Madagascar
2. B.Sri Lanka
3. C.India
4. D.Mauritius

Which one of the following rivers is not a tributary of river Brahmaputra?

1. A.River Manas
2. B.River Kameng
3. C.River Mahananda
4. D.River Subansiri

Which one of the following is the longest Latitude?

1. A.90 degree Latitude
2. B.23.5 degree Latitude
3. C.0.0 degree Latitude
4. D.66.5 degree Latitude

If it is 12.00 Noon in India, on which meridian will it be 7.00 am of the same day?

1. A.7.5 degree E. longitude
2. B.7.5 degree W. Longitude
3. C.75 degree E. Longitude
4. D.75 degree W. Longitude