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Q1022012 · 19 Aug 2012
Which one among the following rocks does not belong to the same group?
1. A.Shale
2. B.Limestone
3. C.Slate
4. D.Sandstone
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Answer: C
Q1062012 · 19 Aug 2012
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is a low pressure belt which forms an important zone of contact over Northern India and Pakistan. 2. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone invites inflow of winds from different directions. 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
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Answer: C
Q1082012 · 19 Aug 2012
Consider the following statements regarding El Nino effect on Indian Monsoon: 1. The surface temperature goes up in the Southern Pacific Ocean and there is deficient rainfall in India. 2. The Walker Circulation shifts eastward from its normal position and reduces monsoon rainfall in India. 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
Q1102012 · 19 Aug 2012
Wide range and variability in rainfall, torrential in character, reversal of winds and uncertain arrival are the characteristics of
1. A.Westerlies
2. B.Trade winds
3. C.Monsoon
4. D.Anti trade winds
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Answer: C
Q1132012 · 19 Aug 2012
The average surface temperature of the earth's surface is
1. A.10°C
2. B.15°C
3. C.8°C
4. D.5°C
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Answer: B
Q1152012 · 19 Aug 2012
Ferral's law is related to deflection of
1. A.cold air-mass
2. B.hot air-mass
3. C.monsoon air-mass
4. D.trade wind and ocean currents
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Answer: D
Q1172012 · 19 Aug 2012
In India, the Tropical Savanah (AW) type of climate prevails largely in
1. A.Rajasthan desert region
2. B.Peninsular plateau region
3. C.Jammu & Kashmir region
4. D.North-Eastern region
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Answer: B
Q1212012 · 19 Aug 2012
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : | List I *(River)* | List II *(Sea)* | | :--- | :--- | | A. Volga | 1. Sea of Azov | | B. Dnieper | 2. Black Sea | | C. Rhine | 3. Caspian Sea | | D. Don | 4. Mediterranean Sea | Code :
1. A.1 4 2 3
2. B.1 2 4 3
3. C.3 2 4 1
4. D.3 4 2 1
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Answer: C
Q1042012 · 15 Apr 2012
1. A.A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
2. B.A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
3. C.A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
4. D.A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
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Answer: D
Q1102012 · 15 Apr 2012
The equatorial rain forest is also known as
1. A.Savanna
2. B.Campos
3. C.Selva
4. D.Lanose
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Answer: C
Q1112012 · 15 Apr 2012
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : $List-I (Port) A. Kandla B. Kochi C. Vishakhapatnam D. Kolkata List-II (Special feature) 1. Deepest land-locked protected port 2. Located at mouth of lagoon 3. Tidal port 4. Inland riverine port$ Code :
1. A. $A 3 B 1 C 2 D 4$
2. B. $A 3 B 2 C 1 D 4$
3. C. $A 4 B 1 C 2 D 3$
4. D. $A 4 B 2 C 1 D 3$
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Answer: B
Q1122012 · 15 Apr 2012
The Earth’s surface receives maximum energy at 12 noon but the maximum temperature never occurs at 12 noon. State which of the following reasons are correct. 1. Transformation of solar energy into heat requires some time. 2. The loss of energy through long-wave radiations from the Earth’s surface exceeds the energy received from the Sun at 4:00 p.m. 3. Energy received by the Earth from solar radiations continues to exceed the energy lost by outgoing long-wave radiations from the Earth’s surface up to 4:00 p.m. Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :
1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: C
Q1222012 · 15 Apr 2012
Which one among the following agricultural crops/groups of crops may be grown in abundant in lowlands and river deltas of fertile alluvial soil where there is high summer temperature and rainfall varies from 180 cm to 250 cm?
1. A.Wheat and sugarcane
2. B.Cotton
3. C.Maize and coarse crops
4. D.Rice, jute and tea
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Answer: D
Q1232012 · 15 Apr 2012
Arrange the following tropical forest groups in the correct order of sequence based on area covered in India beginning from the largest covered area: 1. Moist deciduous 2. Dry deciduous 3. Wet evergreen 4. Semi-evergreen Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:
1. A.1-2-3-4
2. B.3-4-2-1
3. C.1-3-2-4
4. D.4-3-2-1
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Answer: A
Q1242012 · 15 Apr 2012
Which one among the following is the major reason for low agricultural productivity in dry regions of India?
1. A.Constraints of financial resources
2. B.Rural indebtedness
3. C.Dependence on erratic monsoon
4. D.Small size of landholdings
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Answer: C
Q1252012 · 15 Apr 2012
Which one among the following groups is referred to as types of precipitation?
1. A.Fog, Dew and Rain
2. B.Air, Water and Soil
3. C.Fog, Water and Rain
4. D.Dew, Soil and Rain
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Answer: A
Q1272012 · 15 Apr 2012
In which one among the following areas of South-East Asia, there is largest concentration of peasant population?
1. A.Areas of intensive shifting cultivation
2. B.Highland areas where the climate is cooler and healthier
3. C.Cleared lowlands in forest areas
4. D.Areas where the grain farming is practised
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Answer: D
Q1282012 · 15 Apr 2012
The largest number of temperate cyclones originate mostly over the
1. A.Indian Ocean
2. B.North Atlantic Ocean
3. C.North Pacific Ocean
4. D.Arctic Ocean
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Answer: B
Q1292012 · 15 Apr 2012
Which one among the following statements is not correct?
1. A.More than 50% of world’s animal species are found in tropical rain forest
2. B.One-third of land surface is arid or semi-arid
3. C.Floating plants (phytoplankton) in the ocean produce over half the world’s oxygen
4. D.World’s important deserts are located across the equator
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Answer: D
Q1302012 · 15 Apr 2012
Which one among the following statements regarding Chinook winds is not correct?
1. A.They rise from the Pacific Ocean
2. B.After crossing the Rockies, they descend to the east of the mountains
3. C.They bring rainfall in the Prairies
4. D.These winds are beneficial to wheat cultivation
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Answer: C
Q1352012 · 15 Apr 2012
The Damuda series of Gondwana system has three stages, namely, Raniganj, Barren Rocks and Barakar. The middle stage is called Barren because
1. A.it consists of coal and not iron
2. B.it consists of iron and not coal
3. C.it consists of neither coal nor iron
4. D.it is a sedimentary layer consisting of shale and clay
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Answer: B
Q1362012 · 15 Apr 2012
The cyclonic storm occurring over the Caribbean Sea is known as
1. A.Typhoon
2. B.Willy-Willy
3. C.Hurricane
4. D.Cyclone
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Answer: C
Q1372012 · 15 Apr 2012
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : $List-I (Mountain pass) A. Zoji La B. Lipulekh C. Shipki La D. Nathu La List-II (State) 1. Himachal Pradesh 2. Sikkim 3. Uttarakhand 4. Jammu and Kashmir$ Code :
1. A. $A 2 B 1 C 3 D 4$
2. B. $A 2 B 3 C 1 D 4$
3. C. $A 4 B 1 C 3 D 2$
4. D. $A 4 B 3 C 1 D 2$
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Answer: D
Q1432012 · 15 Apr 2012
Which among the following islands in the South China Sea are the source of conflict between several countries?
1. A.Marshall Islands
2. B.Solomon Islands
3. C.Kuril Islands
4. D.Spratly Islands
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Answer: D
Q1442012 · 15 Apr 2012
In recent past, the Indian Navy has deployed its fleet ships to patrol near the Gulf of Aden to
1. A.show off its naval might to neighbouring countries
2. B.indicate dominant intentions in the Indian Ocean region
3. C.carry out anti-piracy role
4. D.exercise operational readiness in international water
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Answer: C