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Q1102009 · 30 Aug 2009
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
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Answer: B
Q1292009 · 30 Aug 2009
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
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Answer: A
Q1302009 · 30 Aug 2009
Tropical cyclone of Philippines is termed as
1. A.Typhoon
2. B.Willy-willy
3. C.Hurricane
4. D.Baguio
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Answer: D
Q1312009 · 30 Aug 2009
Chambal river is a part of
1. A.Sabarmati basin
2. B.Ganga basin
3. C.Narmada basin
4. D.Godavari basin
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Answer: B
Q1332009 · 30 Aug 2009
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
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Answer: C
Q1342009 · 30 Aug 2009
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
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Answer: C
Q1372009 · 30 Aug 2009
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
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Answer: A
Q1412009 · 30 Aug 2009
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
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Answer: A
Q1422009 · 30 Aug 2009
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
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Answer: B
Q1432009 · 30 Aug 2009
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
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Answer: A
Q1442009 · 30 Aug 2009
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
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Answer: A
Q1462009 · 30 Aug 2009
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
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Answer: C
Q1112009 · 19 Apr 2009
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
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Answer: C
Q1132009 · 19 Apr 2009
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
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Answer: D
Q1142009 · 19 Apr 2009
Which one of the following sets of states does not receive most of its rainfall from SW monsoon during the months of June to September ?
1. A.Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
2. B.Assam and Karnataka
3. C.Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
4. D.Tamil Nadu and Jammu & Kashmir
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Answer: D
Q1192009 · 19 Apr 2009
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Fishing Bank) List II (Coast) A. Dogger Bank B. Grand Bank C. Great Barrier Reef D. Tonga Trench 1. Newfoundland Coast 2. Australia Coast 3. North Sea 4. East of Fiji Island Code : A B C D
1. A.3 1 2 4
2. B.4 2 1 3
3. C.3 2 1 4
4. D.4 1 2 3
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Answer: A
Q1202009 · 19 Apr 2009
Dry point settlements are common in
1. A.Deserts
2. B.Plateaus
3. C.Mountain regions
4. D.Deltas
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Answer: D
Q1222009 · 19 Apr 2009
Which one of the following instruments is used for measuring the humidity of the air ?
1. A.Wind vane
2. B.Aneroid barometer
3. C.Wet and dry bulb thermometer
4. D.Maximum and minimum thermometer
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Answer: C
Q1232009 · 19 Apr 2009
Which among the following is the correct sequence of rivers starting from North to South ?
1. A.Bhima - Godavari - Penganga - Tungabhadra
2. B.Godavari - Penganga - Tungabhadra - Bhima
3. C.Penganga - Godavari - Bhima - Tungabhadra
4. D.Penganga - Bhima - Godavari - Tungabhadra
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Answer: C
Q1252009 · 19 Apr 2009
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Volcano) List II (Country) A. Mount Etna B. Kilimanjaro C. Katmai D. Barren Island 1. India 2. U.S.A. 3. Tanzania 4. Italy Code : A B C D
1. A.1 3 2 4
2. B.4 2 3 1
3. C.1 2 3 4
4. D.4 3 2 1
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Answer: D
Q1262009 · 19 Apr 2009
Shimsha, Hemavati, Arkavati are the tributaries of which one of the following rivers ?
1. A.Tapti
2. B.Tungabhadra
3. C.Kaveri
4. D.Krishna
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Answer: C
Q1272009 · 19 Apr 2009
Which among the following planets is smaller in size than the Earth ?
1. A.Neptune
2. B.Venus
3. C.Saturn
4. D.Uranus
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Answer: B
Q1502009 · 19 Apr 2009
Directions : Each of the following items consists of two statements, one labelled as the 'Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. Examine the two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below. Assertion (A) : The Equator is a great circle. Reason (R) : The Equator encircles the whole Earth and its plane divides the Earth into two equal halves.
1. A.Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B.Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. C.A is true but R is false
4. D.A is false but R is true
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Answer: A