Geography · NDA previous year questions

Which one of the following is NOT a tributary of Indus River?

1. A.Beas
2. B.Ravi
3. C.Chenab
4. D.Tawi

Chemical weathering of rocks is much greater in a place with

1. A.cold and dry climate
2. B.hot and humid climate
3. C.hot and dry climate
4. D.cold and humid climate

Which of the following statements about Ring of Fire is/are correct? 1. It is a zone of convergence plate boundaries 2. It is an active seismic and volcanic zone 3. It is associated with deep trench 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

Which one of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of river Cauvery?

1. A.Hemavati
2. B.Arkavati
3. C.Indravati
4. D.Amravati

Which of the following conditions is/are essential for tea cultivation? 1. Tropical and sub-tropical climate 2. Heavy rainfall ranging from 150 cm to 250 cm 3. Soil should contain good amount of lime 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 one of the following is a local wind that blows out from Siberia?

1. A.Bora
2. B.Purga
3. C.Mistral
4. D.Blizzard

Which of the following are essential pre-requisites for establishment of a thermal power station? 1. Availability of fossil fuels 2. Proximity to a river, lake or sea 3. Good transport network 4. Proximity to an urban centre Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Which one of the following Union Territories has the highest female literacy rate?

1. A.Chandigarh
2. B.Lakshadweep
3. C.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
4. D.Puducherry

Ashoka’s connection with Buddhism is evident from which one of the following edicts?

1. A.Major Rock Edict 13
2. B.Rock Edict 6
3. C.Minor Rock Edict 1
4. D.Pillar Edict 4

Consider the following States of India in terms of percentage of forest area in relation to the total area of the State : 1. Karnataka 2. Odisha 3. Kerala 4. Andhra Pradesh Which one of the following is the correct descending order?

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

Which one of the following States in India has the largest area under forest cover?

1. A.Maharashtra
2. B.Chhattisgarh
3. C.Madhya Pradesh
4. D.Andhra Pradesh

Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?

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

The Coriolis effect is the result of

1. A.Pressure gradient
2. B.Earth’s axis of inclination
3. C.Earth’s rotation
4. D.Earth’s revolution

Which one of the following pairs of rivers and tributaries is not correctly matched?

1. A.Godavari : Indravati
2. B.Ganga : Penganga
3. C.Krishna : Bhima
4. D.Luni : Sukri

Consider the following characteristics of a tropical cyclone : 1. A warm sea temperature of $>26^{\circ }\text{C}$ 2. High relative humidity of atmosphere at a height of $>700\text{ m}$ 3. Atmospheric instability The above mentioned characteristics are associated with which one of the following cycles of its development?

1. A.Formulation and initial stage
2. B.Modification stage
3. C.Full maturity
4. D.Decay

In India, maximum amount of rainfall is received from

1. A.Western Disturbances
2. B.North-east Monsoon
3. C.South-west Monsoon
4. D.Retreating Monsoon

Mariana Trench is located in the ocean floor of

1. A.Southern Atlantic Ocean
2. B.Western Pacific Ocean
3. C.Eastern Pacific Ocean
4. D.Northern Atlantic Ocean

Taklamakan Desert is situated in

1. A.Western Asia
2. B.Southern fringe of Sahara in Africa
3. C.South America
4. D.Central Asia

Rudraprayag is situated at the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and

1. A.Bhagirathi
2. B.Mandakini
3. C.Nandakini
4. D.Dhauliganga

The Kashmir region receives additional amount of precipitation during the winter brought by

1. A.South-west Monsoon
2. B.Western Disturbances
3. C.Retreating Monsoon
4. D.Temperate Cyclone

Which part of India has the Kalakot tertiary coal field?

1. A.Brahmaputra river basin of Assam
2. B.Damodar river basin of Jharkhand and West Bengal
3. C.Himalayan mountain region
4. D.Cardamom hills in Kerala

Which one of the following Ministries has launched a new programme on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (ICPS) to foster and promote R&D?

1. A.Ministry of Earth Sciences
2. B.Ministry of Science and Technology
3. C.Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
4. D.Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

SAMPADA scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of

1. A.Finance
2. B.Housing and Urban Affairs
3. C.Food Processing Industries
4. D.Earth Sciences

Consider the following statements pertaining to Coffee plantation in India : 1. Need warm and moist climate with a spell of dry weather during the ripening period 2. Rolling fields having good drainage 3. Strong sunshine over hilly slopes exceeding temperature 35°C 4. Karnataka is the leading producer in India Which of the statements given above are correct ?

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

Which of the following are correct with regard to Indian Monsoonal Rainfall ? 1. Largely governed by the topographical features 2. Regional and seasonal variation in the distribution of rainfall 3. Heavy downpour resulting in considerable runoff 4. Beginning and end of rain is regular and on time Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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