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Q1012017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: C
Q1152017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: C
Q1172017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: C
Q1182017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which one of the following is not an igneous rock?
1. A.Gabbro
2. B.Granite
3. C.Dolomite
4. D.Basalt
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Answer: C
Q1192017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: C
Q1212017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: B
Q1222017 · 10 Sept 2017
Consider the following characteristics of a tropical cyclone : 1. A warm sea temperature of $> 2 6^{\circ} C$ 2. High relative humidity of atmosphere at a height of $> 700 m$ 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
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Answer: A
Q1252017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: C
Q1282017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: B
Q1292017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: D
Q1302017 · 10 Sept 2017
Rudraprayag is situated at the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and
1. A.Bhagirathi
2. B.Mandakini
3. C.Nandakini
4. D.Dhauliganga
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Answer: B
Q1322017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: B
Q1332017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: C
Q1422017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: B
Q1482017 · 10 Sept 2017
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
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Answer: C
Q1162017 · 23 Apr 2017
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
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Answer: D
Q1192017 · 23 Apr 2017
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
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Answer: B
Q1202017 · 23 Apr 2017
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : | List I (Type of climate) | List II (State) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Monsoon with Short Dry Season (Amw) | 1. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar | | B. Cold Humid Winter with Short Summer (Dfc) | 2. Tamil Nadu Coast | | C. Monsoon with Dry Winter (Cwg) | 3. Arunachal Pradesh | | D. Monsoon with Dry Summer (As) | 4. Kerala and Karnataka Coast | Code : A B C D
1. A.4 3 1 2
2. B.4 1 3 2
3. C.2 1 3 4
4. D.2 3 1 4
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Answer: A
Q1212017 · 23 Apr 2017
Which one of the following Himalayan rivers does NOT originate from across the Himalayas?
1. A.Indus
2. B.Satluj
3. C.Ganga
4. D.Brahmaputra
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Answer: C
Q1242017 · 23 Apr 2017
Which of the following are the major coral reef areas of India? 1. Gulf of Kachchh 2. Gulf of Mannar 3. Lakshadweep 4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.1 and 3 only
2. B.2 and 4 only
3. C.1, 2 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D