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Q1202018 · 9 Sept 2018
Which one of the following is known as a zone of sharp salinity change in the vertical section of ocean?
1. A.Thermocline
2. B.Halocline
3. C.Photic zone
4. D.Pycnocline
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Answer: B
Q1212018 · 9 Sept 2018
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: $List-I (River Basin) A. Bhagirathi B. Alaknanda C. Nayar D. Ganga List-II (Town) 1. Lansdowne 2. Narendra Nagar 3. Uttarkashi 4. Pauri$ Code:
1. A.A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
2. B.A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
3. C.A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
4. D.A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
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Answer: B
Q1222018 · 9 Sept 2018
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: $List-I (Local Wind) A. Yamo B. Black Roller C. Bise D. Haboob List-II (Place) 1. Sudan 2. France 3. Japan 4. North America$ Code:
1. A.A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
2. B.A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
3. C.A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
4. D.A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
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Answer: C
Q1232018 · 9 Sept 2018
'Majuli', the river island, is located in which one of the following rivers?
1. A.Jamuna
2. B.Padma
3. C.Ganga
4. D.Brahmaputra
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Answer: D
Q1252018 · 9 Sept 2018
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: $List-I (Major Port) A. Kolkata B. Mormugao C. Visakhapatnam D. Paradip List-II (Location) 1. Landlocked area 2. In the delta region 3. On the riverside 4. On the entrance of the estuary$ Code:
1. A.A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
2. B.A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
3. C.A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
4. D.A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
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Answer: B
Q1262018 · 9 Sept 2018
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: $List-I (Koppen’s Climatic Type) A. Tropical wet B. Mid-latitude desert C. Mediterranean D. Humid continental List-II (Letter Code) 1. Af 2. Cs 3. Df 4. BWk$ Code:
1. A.A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
2. B.A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
3. C.A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
4. D.A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
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Answer: A
Q1282018 · 9 Sept 2018
Steppe (temperate continental) climate is not experienced in which one of the following places?
1. A.Pretoria
2. B.Saskatchewan
3. C.Perth
4. D.Buenos Aires
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Answer: C
Q1302018 · 9 Sept 2018
Sentosa island, which was in news recently, is located in
1. A.Singapore
2. B.China
3. C.Australia
4. D.Sri Lanka
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Answer: A
Q1452018 · 9 Sept 2018
Directions : The following six (6) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below. Code : Statement I : Geostrophic wind blows above a height of 600 metres, parallel to the isobars. Statement II : Geostrophic wind is the horizontal wind velocity, in which the Coriolis force balances the horizontal pressure force.
1. A.Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
2. B.Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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Answer: A
Q1142018 · 22 Apr 2018
Consider the following statements about Roaring Forties: 1. They are strong Westerly winds found in the oceans of Southern Hemisphere. 2. The strong east to west air currents are caused by the combination of air being displaced from the Equator towards the South Pole and the earth’s rotation and abundance of landmasses to serve as wind breaks. 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: A
Q1152018 · 22 Apr 2018
Consider the following statements: 1. The doldrums is a low pressure area around Equator where the prevailing winds are calm. 2. Chinook is a hot and dry wind that blows in winter and therefore raises the temperature in a short time. 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
Q1162018 · 22 Apr 2018
Which one of the following is the driest desert of the world?
1. A.Atacama
2. B.Gobi
3. C.Sahara
4. D.Kalahari
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Answer: A
Q1182018 · 22 Apr 2018
Which one of the following is NOT a tributary of Indus River?
1. A.Beas
2. B.Ravi
3. C.Chenab
4. D.Tawi
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Answer: D
Q1222018 · 22 Apr 2018
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
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Answer: B
Q1232018 · 22 Apr 2018
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
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Answer: D
Q1252018 · 22 Apr 2018
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
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Answer: C
Q1262018 · 22 Apr 2018
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
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Answer: B
Q1272018 · 22 Apr 2018
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
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Answer: B
Q1292018 · 22 Apr 2018
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
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Answer: A
Q1362018 · 22 Apr 2018
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
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Answer: B