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done Physiography and Climate of India Total Questions - 125

• question_answer1)
  Match the following

  List-I (Peaks)	List-II (Range)
  A. Gurushikhar	1. Anaimala
  B. Doddabetta	2. Aravali
  C. Anamudi	3. Nilgiri
  D. Dhupgarh	4. Satpura

  A)
              A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4 done clear
  B)
              A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-2       B-4       C-3       D-1 done clear
  D)
              A-3       B-2       C-1       D-4 done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Consider the following statements about our country India:

  I. India has an area of about 3.28 million sq. km.

  II. India is located in the south-eastern hemisphere.

  III. The latitudinal extent of India is \[{{8}^{o}}4'N\]and \[37{}^\circ \text{ }6'N\]

  IV The longitudinal extent of India is \[68{}^\circ 7'E\] and \[97{}^\circ \text{ }25'\text{ }E\] longitudes.

  Of these statements:
  A)
   Only I is correct done clear
  B)
   I, II and III are correct done clear
  C)
   Only III and IV are correct done clear
  D)
   I, III and IV are correct done clear
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• question_answer3)
  What would be the influence on the weather conditions when in mid-winter a feeble high pressure develops over the North-Western part of India?

  1. High and dry winds would blow outward from this high pressure area.

  2. The Northern plain would become cold.

  3. Scorching winds (locally called loo) would blow during the day time.

  4. There would be torrential rains brought by thunderstorms.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
   1 and 2                        done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   3 and 4                        done clear
  D)
   All of these done clear
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• question_answer4)
  Consider the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  I. enjoys equatorial climate

  II. This is the only place in India where a volcano is

  III. This is the only place in India here coral bed is found.

  Which of the statements given above is/arc correct?
  A)
   I, II and III        done clear
  B)
   I and II only done clear
  C)
   II and III only                done clear
  D)
   I only done clear
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• question_answer5)
  Consider the following statements :

  1. In the coastal regions, the land breeze blows over to the sea during night.

  2. In the coastal regions, during night, the air over the sea is warmer than the air over land.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1 done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Which of the following statements is/arc 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:
  A)
   1 only                          done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Consider the following statements regarding El Nino effect on Indian Monsoon :

  1. The surface temperature goes up in (lie Southern Pacific Ocean and there is deficient rainfall in India.

  2. The Walker Circulation shifts cast ward from its normal position and reduces monsoon rainfall in India.

  Which of the statements given above is are correct?
  A)
  `  1 only                          done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Doddabetta Peak is located in the
  A)
   Anaimalai         done clear
  B)
   Mahendragiri done clear
  C)
   Nilgiris                          done clear
  D)
   Shevaroys done clear
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• question_answer9)
  The Himalyas are approximately kilometer long
  A)
   2000 done clear
  B)
   2500 done clear
  C)
   3000 done clear
  D)
   1500 done clear
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• question_answer10)
  'Kal Baisakhi' gives rainfall to
  A)
   Rajasthan done clear
  B)
   West Bengal done clear
  C)
   Punjab done clear
  D)
   Goa done clear
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• question_answer11)
  The retreating Monsoon gives rainfall to
  A)
   Gujarat done clear
  B)
   Goa done clear
  C)
   Tamil Nadu done clear
  D)
   Maharashtra done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
  A)
   Udhagamandalam done clear
  B)
   Mahabaleshwar done clear
  C)
   Cherrapunji done clear
  D)
   Mawsynram done clear
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• question_answer13)
  South-West Monsoon reaches Kerala in
  A)
   End of May done clear
  B)
   Mid-June done clear
  C)
   Last June done clear
  D)
   First week of July done clear
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• question_answer14)
  South-West monsoon contributes to India's total rainfall up to the extent of
  A)
   80-90%                        done clear
  B)
   50-55% done clear
  C)
   100%                           done clear
  D)
   75% done clear
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• question_answer15)
  The Deccan trap was formed by the
  A)
   Dharwar Vulcanicity done clear
  B)
   Mesozoic Vulcanicity done clear
  C)
   Cretaceous Vulcanicity done clear
  D)
   Paleozoic Vulcanicity done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Which of the following is a part of Eastern coast?
  A)
   Coromandel coast      done clear
  B)
   Konkan coast done clear
  C)
   Malabar coast   done clear
  D)
   None of these done clear
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• question_answer17)
  What is the other name of the highest range in the Western Ghats?
  A)
   Pir Panjal          done clear
  B)
   Siwalik range done clear
  C)
   Sahyadris         done clear
  D)
   Namcha Barwa done clear
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• question_answer18)
  The longest beach of India is situated at
  A)
   Mumbai                        done clear
  B)
   Chennai done clear
  C)
   Mangalore         done clear
  D)
   Tuticorin done clear
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• question_answer19)
  What is the name given to the foothills zone of Himalayas?
  A)
   Inner Himalayas done clear
  B)
   Central Himalayas done clear
  C)
   Middle Himalayas done clear
  D)
   Siwalik done clear
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• question_answer20)
  In which part of India is Dandakaranaya situated?
  A)
   Northern           done clear
  B)
   Eastern done clear
  C)
   Central             done clear
  D)
   Western done clear
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• question_answer21)
  The Mt. Everest is situated in the region of
  A)
   Assam Himalayas          done clear
  B)
   Kumaon Himalayas done clear
  C)
   Nepal Himalayas           done clear
  D)
   Punjab Himalayas done clear
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• question_answer22)
  The Raman Peak is situated in
  A)
   Andaman and Nicobar done clear
  B)
   Arabian Sea done clear
  C)
   Siwaliks done clear
  D)
   Zaskar Range done clear
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• question_answer23)
  The highest peak of south India is
  A)
   Dodabeta          done clear
  B)
   Anamudi done clear
  C)
   Mahendragire    done clear
  D)
   Yercaud done clear
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• question_answer24)
  In which range is the Nathu La Pass situated?
  A)
   Himalayas        done clear
  B)
   Sahyadris done clear
  C)
   Vindhyas          done clear
  D)
   Karakoram done clear
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• question_answer25)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

  Assertion [A]: In South India, semiarid steppe climate is found in parts of Karnataka plateau.

  Reason [R]: It lies in rain shadow area of Sahyadris.

  A)
   Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.                               done clear
  C)
   A is true, but R is false.                           done clear
  D)
   A is false, but R is true.                            done clear
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• question_answer26)
  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:                        

  List-I (Hill resorts)	List-II (State)
  A. Dalhousie	1.  Jammu and Kashmir
  B. Darjeeling	2.  Himachal Pradesh
  C. Mussoorie	3.  West Bengal
  D. Pahalgam	4.  Uttarakhand

  A)
              A-2       B-4       C-3       D-1 done clear
  B)
              A-1       B-3       C-2       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-2       B-3       C-4       D-1 done clear
  D)
              A-3       B-1       C-4       D-2 done clear
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• question_answer27)
  Consider the following statements about south-west monsoon.                                         

  1. It occurs from June to September.

  2. Its direction is north-east to south-west.

  3. It gives maximum rainfall as compared to other monsoon.

  4. It has no branch.

  Of these statement(s) is/are correct?                 
  A)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
  D)
   2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer28)
  Interior of the Deccan plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm, mainly because                  
  A)
   It is a rain shadow zone/region,                   done clear
  B)
   It is located parallel to wind direction.             done clear
  C)
   It is away from the coast.                       done clear
  D)
   Rain-bearing clouds are absent.                  done clear
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• question_answer29)
  As per geological periods the correct sequence of older of the following is                                   

  1. Aravali

  2.  Himalayas

  3. Deccan plateau

  4.  Eastern Ghat

  A)
   1, 2, 3, 4 done clear
  B)
   4, 3, 2, 1                 done clear
  C)
   1, 4, 3, 2 done clear
  D)
   2, 1, 4, 3                 done clear
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• question_answer30)
  Consider the following statements and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:              

  Assertion [A]: India enjoys tropical monsoon climate.

  Reason [R]: India is located within the tropics.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:    
  A)
   Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.                                 done clear
  C)
   A is true, but R is false. done clear
  D)
   A is false, but R is true. done clear
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• question_answer31)
  Arrange the following mountain ranges from north south order and select the correct answer from the codes

  1. Dholadhar

  2. Ladakh

  3. Pirpanjal

  4. Zaskar

  A)
   2, 4, 1, 3 done clear
  B)
   4, 2, 1, 3 done clear
  C)
   2, 4, 3, 1 done clear
  D)
   4, 2, 3, 1 done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Which of the following shows the correct geographical spread of the plateaus?

  1. Chota Nagpur Plateau - much of Jharkhand. West Bengal and adjacent parts of Orissa, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.

  2. Deccan Plateau - Vindhyas to the north and flanked by the Eastern and Western Ghats.

  3. Malwa Plateau - Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and

  4. Malwa Plateau - Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

  A)
   1 and 2 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   3 and 4 done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer33)
  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  List-I (Pass)	List-II (State)
  A. Shipki La	1.  Arunachal Pradesh
  B. Niti pass	2.  Himachal Pradesh
  C. Nathula	3.  Uttarakhand
  D. Bomdi La	4.  Sikkim

  A)
  A-2       B-3       C-4       D-1 done clear
  B)
  A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4 done clear
  C)
  A-4       B-2       C-1       D-3 done clear
  D)
  A-4       B-2       C-3       D-1 done clear
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• question_answer34)
  Which of the following statements about Nathu La Pass are correct?

  1. It links Sikkim with Tibet

  2. It was the main artery of the ancient Silk Route

  3. It was reopened in the year 2006

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer35)
  Which of the following statements with regard to the expansion of the desert in Rajasthan is/are correct?

  1. The predominant wind direction in Rajasthan in North-East to South-West, so the tendency for desertification has been more in that direction.

  2. The Thar Desert is dominantly a monsoon driven sand desert where wind erosion is a major problem during the summer months. While the Aravali range is a major barrier in the spread of the desert, rampant mining creating cuts in the range is leading to the spread of the desert.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
   Only 1 done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer36)
  Which of the following statements with regard to rainfall in India is/are correct?

  1. Most of the rainfall in India is due to the South-West monsoon.

  2. In South India, rainfall decreases away from the Eastern Ghats.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
   Only 1 done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Consider the following regions of India

  1. Western Ghats

  2. Aravali Hills

  3. Eastern Himalayas

  Which of the above is/are biodiversity hot spot/hot spots?
  A)
   Only 1 done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 done clear
  D)
   All of the above done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Match the following

  List-I (Pass)	List-II (State)
  A. Zoji La Pass	1. Sikkim
  B. Bara Lacha Pass	2. Uttarakhand
  C. Jelep La Pass	3. Himachal Pradesh
  D. Niti Pass	4. Jammu and Kashmir

  A)
              A-4       B-1       C-3       D-2 done clear
  B)
              A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-4       B-3       C-1       D-2 done clear
  D)
              A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4 done clear
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• question_answer39)
  Consider the following statements. The South-West monsoon originates in India due to

  1. low pressure in the Punjab plain.

  2. high pressure in areas South of India

  3. equatorial low being filled up by descending air current.

  4. the Himalayas.

  Which of the statements given above arc correct?
  A)
   1 and 4 done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 done clear
  D)
   2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer40)
  Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  I. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because it is located at the windward side of Western Ghats

  II. Vidarbha region experiences semi-arid climate as it is located in a rain shadow region

  III. In India monsoon readies Kashmir valley at the last

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
   I, II and III done clear
  B)
   I and II only done clear
  C)
   II and III only done clear
  D)
   I only done clear
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• question_answer41)
  Which of the following statements regarding south-west monsoon in India is/are correct?

  I. Monsoon reaches the Malabar Coast first

  II. Rajasthan does not get rainfall from south west monsoon

  III. South-west monsoon retreats when the permanent wind belts start shifting to the south

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
   I, II and III done clear
  B)
   I and II only done clear
  C)
   III only done clear
  D)
   I and III only done clear
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• question_answer42)
  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

  List-I (Mountain pass)	List-II (State)
  A. Zoji La	1. Himachal Pradesh
  B. Lipulekh	2.  Sikkim
  C. Shipki La	3.  Uttarakhand
  D. Nathu La	4.  Jammu and Kashmir

  A)
              A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4 done clear
  B)
              A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-4       B-1       C-3       D-2 done clear
  D)
                  A-4         B-3         C-1         D-2 done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

  List-I (Himalayan Peak)	List-II (State)
  A. K2	1. Uttarakhand
  B. Nanda Devi	2. Jammu & Kashmir
  C. Tara Pahar	3. Sikkim
  D. Kanchenjunga	4. Himachal Pradesh

  A)
              A-2       B-4       C-1       D-3 done clear
  B)
              A-2       B-1       C-4       D-3 done clear
  C)
              A-3       B-1       C-4       D-2 done clear
  D)
              A-3       B-4       C-1       D-2 done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Which one of the following islands is of volcanic origin?                                        [CDS 2016-I]
  A)
   Reunion Island done clear
  B)
   Andaman & Nicobar Island done clear
  C)
   Lakshadweep Island done clear
  D)
   Maldives done clear
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• question_answer45)
  Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas is a part of: [CDS 2016-I]
  A)
   Shiwalik done clear
  B)
   Trans Himalaya done clear
  C)
   Central Himalaya          done clear
  D)
   Lesser Himalaya done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Which of the following are the major factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India?                                   [CDS 2016-II]

  1. Location

  2. Thermal contrast

  3. Upper air circulation

  4. The Himalayan Mountains

  Select the correct answer using the code given below.
  A)
   1 and 4 only done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4 only done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: [CDS 2016-II]

  List-I (City)	List-II (Earthquake zone)
  A. Kolkata	1.  Zone V
  B. Guwahati	2. Zone IV
  C. Delhi	3.  Zone III
  D. Chennai	4.  Zone II

  A)
              A-3       B-2       C-1       D-4 done clear
  B)
              A-3       B-1       C-2       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-4       B-1       C-2       D-3 done clear
  D)
              A-4       B-2       C-1       D-3 done clear
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• question_answer48)
  Which one of the following is correct? The Palghat Gap serves inland communications from          [2007-II]
  A)
   Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram done clear
  B)
   Chennai to Kochi done clear
  C)
   Pune to Mumbai done clear
  D)
   Bengaluru to Mangalore done clear
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• question_answer49)
  Which of the following divides India into northern and Southern parts?                           [2008-]
  A)
   Equator                        done clear
  B)
   Tropic of cancer    done clear
  C)
   Tropic of Capricorn   done clear
  D)
   Arctic Circle done clear
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• question_answer50)
  Consider the following statements        [2008-] The South-West monsoon originates in India due to  

  1. low pressure in the Punjab plain.

  2. high pressure in areas South of India equatorial low being filled up by descending air current

  4. the Himalayas.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?    
  A)
   1 and 4 done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 done clear
  D)
   2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer51)
  Which waterway separates India from Sri Lanka?     [2008-I]
  A)
   \[{{8}^{o}}\] Channel done clear
  B)
   Palk Strait done clear
  C)
   \[{{10}^{o}}\]Channel done clear
  D)
   Andaman Sea done clear
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• question_answer52)
  Which one of the following peaks is the highest?      [2008-I]
  A)
   Nanda Devi done clear
  B)
   Kanchenjunga      done clear
  C)
   Godwin Austin done clear
  D)
   Nanga Parbat   done clear
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• question_answer53)
  With which one of the following countries, India shares maximum length of the border?               [2008-I]
  A)
   Bangladesh done clear
  B)
   Pakistan done clear
  C)
   China done clear
  D)
   Nepal done clear
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• question_answer54)
  The hill station of Coonoor is located in which one of following states?                 [2008-II]
  A)
   Karnataka done clear
  B)
   Andhra Pradesh done clear
  C)
   Kerala done clear
  D)
   Tamil Nadu done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Which one of the following is the oldest mountain rang in India?                             [2009-I]
  A)
   Himalayas done clear
  B)
   Aravalli done clear
  C)
   Satpura done clear
  D)
   Nilgiri done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Which one of the following longitudes determines the Indian standard time?               [2009-I]
  A)
   \[85.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] done clear
  B)
   \[86.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] done clear
  C)
   \[84.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] done clear
  D)
   \[82.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] done clear
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• question_answer57)
  In which one of the following islands of India is an active volcano found?                      [2009-I]
  A)
   Car Nicobar Island done clear
  B)
   Nancowry Island done clear
  C)
   Barren Island done clear
  D)
   May a Bunder Island done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Consider the following statements

  1. In the month of July, the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone is located in the Indo Gangetic plain.

  2. Northen Inter Tropical Convergence Zone is the zone of clouds and heavy rainfall.

  Which of the statement given above is/are correct?                                           [2009-II]
  A)
   Only 1 done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer59)
  The hill range that separates the State of Manipur from Bile-State of Nagaland is known as [2009-II]
  A)
   Arakan hills                   done clear
  B)
   Patkai hills done clear
  C)
   Barail hills                     done clear
  D)
   Manipur lulls done clear
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• question_answer60)
  Which one of the following is not associated with Monsoon climate in India?                   [2010-I]
  A)
   El Nino temporary warm currents done clear
  B)
   South-equatorial warm currents of Indian Ocean done clear
  C)
   Western disturbances done clear
  D)
   Cyclones of Bay of Bengal done clear
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• question_answer61)
  Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the Himalayas?         [2010-II]
  A)
   Himalayas have nappe and recumbent folds done clear
  B)
   Himalayas rose up from the Tethys Sea done clear
  C)
   Himalayas contain three mountain ranges-Siwaliks, Great Himalayas and kunlun Ranges done clear
  D)
   The orogeny took place in the Tertiary Era done clear
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• question_answer62)
  Consider the following places of Kashmir region

  (1) Srinagar

  (2) Gilgit

  (3) Kargil

  (4) Banihal

  Arrange the above place from North to South using the code given below                 [2010-II]
  A)
   1, 2, 3, 4 done clear
  B)
   4, 3, 2, 1 done clear
  C)
   2, 3, 1, 4 done clear
  D)
   2, 1, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer63)
  During the Indian monsoon season  [2010-II]
  A)
   the Westerly jet stream alone exists in the Indian region done clear
  B)
   the Easterly jet stream alone exists in the Indian region done clear
  C)
   both Westerly and Easterly jet streams exist in the Indian region done clear
  D)
   both Westerly and Easterly jet streams disappear done clear
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• question_answer64)
  What is the characteristic feature of Narmada Valley?                                             [2010-II]
  A)
   Volcanic origin   done clear
  B)
   Structural origin done clear
  C)
   Glacial origin                 done clear
  D)
   Aeolian origin done clear
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• question_answer65)
  The rainfall distribution pattern over the Ganga basin decreases from the                     [2011-11
  A)
   West to East and North to South done clear
  B)
   East to West and North to South done clear
  C)
   West to East and South to North done clear
  D)
   East to West and South to North done clear
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• question_answer66)
  'El Nino' associated with the formation of the South West Monsoon of India is      [2011 -II]
  A)
   an abnormally w arm ocean current done clear
  B)
   a periodic warm air-mass done clear
  C)
   a periodic warm wind done clear
  D)
   a periodic low pressure centre done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Duncan Passage is located between  [2012-I]
  A)
   South and little Andaman done clear
  B)
   Little and Great Nicobar done clear
  C)
   North and Middle Andaman done clear
  D)
   Middle and South Andaman done clear
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• question_answer68)
  Match the following                     [2012-11]    

  List-I (Hill Station)	List-II (Location in Map)
  A. Dharamsala
  B. Almora
  C. Nainital
  D. Darjeeling

  A)
              A-1       B-2       C-3       D-4 done clear
  B)
              A-1       B-3       C-2       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-2       B-1       C-4       D-3 done clear
  D)
              A-2       B-4       C-1       D-3 done clear
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• question_answer69)
  The Karewas of Kashmir refers to which among the following types of deposits?    [2013-I]                    
  A)
   Aeolian and glacial done clear
  B)
   Fluvial done clear
  C)
   Lacustrine done clear
  D)
   Volcanic done clear
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• question_answer70)
   Veliconda group of low lulls is a structural part of              [2014-II]      
  A)
   Nilgiri Hills                    done clear
  B)
   Western Ghats done clear
  C)
   Eastern Ghats.               done clear
  D)
   Cardamom Hills done clear
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• question_answer71)
  Which one of the following is depositional landform?                                            [2014-I]
  A)
   Stalagmite                    done clear
  B)
   Lapis             done clear
  C)
   Sinkhole                       done clear
  D)
   Cave done clear
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• question_answer72)
  What would be the influence on the weather conditions when in mid-winter a feeble high pressure develops over North-Western part of India?                                                   [2014-I]

  1. High and dry winds would blow outward from this high pressure area.

  2. The Northern plain would become cold.

  3. Scorching winds (locally called loo) would blow during the day time.

  4. There would be torrential rains brought by thunderstorms.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
   1 and 2 done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   3 and 4 done clear
  D)
   All of these done clear
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• question_answer73)
  Which one of the following would have happened if the Himalayas did not exist?    [2014-II]
  A)
   Monsoon rains would have taken place in winter months done clear
  B)
   Coastal India would have experienced Mediterranean    done clear
  C)
   North Indian plain would have been much cooler in winter done clear
  D)
   North western part of India would have experienced humid condition done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:              [2014-II]   

  List-I (Hill range of Central India)	List-II (II)
  A. Satpura
  B. Mahadeo
  C. Vindhya
  D. Maikala

                  
  A)
                                  A-4       B-3       C-1       D-2 done clear
  B)
              A-4       B-1       C-3       D-2 done clear
  C)
              A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4 done clear
  D)
              A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4 done clear
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• question_answer75)
  DIRECTION: The following questions consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to exam me these two statements carefully and select the answers to these questions using the code given below: [2014-II]

  Statement I: India's off shore and deep sea fish catch is very poor considering the marine potential.

  Statement II: Indian coast does not have many gulfs, bays, estuaries and backwaters.  [2015-I]

  A)
   Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I done clear
  B)
   Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I done clear
  C)
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false done clear
  D)
    Statement I is false but Statement II is true done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Consider the following statements with regard to cold waves in winter season in northern India:             [2015-I]

  1. There is lack of maritime influence.

  2. Northern India is nearer to the Himalayan region.

  3. Air mass comes from Polar Regions to northern India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 done clear
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• question_answer77)
  In India, glacial terraces known as 'Karewas' are found in                             [NDA/NA 2016-I]
  A)
   Sapt Kosi Valley done clear
  B)
   Jhelum Valley done clear
  C)
   Alakananda Valley done clear
  D)
   Teesta Valley done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Consider the following statements:    [NDA/NA 2016-I]

  1. Rajmahal highlands consist of lava flow deposits.

  2. Bundelkhand gneiss belong to the oldest Archaean rocks of India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Deserts, fertile plains and moderately forested mountains are the characteristic features of which one of the following regions of India?                     [NDA/NA 2016-]
  A)
   South-Western border along Arabian Sea done clear
  B)
   Coromandel Coast done clear
  C)
   North-Eastern Frontier done clear
  D)
   North-Western India done clear
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• question_answer80)
  In Thar region, the shifting sand dunes are locally known as              [NDA/NA 2016-I]
  A)
   Dhrian done clear
  B)
   Daurs done clear
  C)
   Dhoros done clear
  D)
   Dhaya done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Jelep La pass is located in   [NDA/NA 2016-I]
  A)
   Punjab Himalaya           done clear
  B)
   Sikkim Himalaya    done clear
  C)
   Kumaon Himalaya     done clear
  D)
   Kashmir Himalaya  done clear
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• question_answer82)
               DIRECTIONS: The following six (6) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below:         [NDA/NA 2014-II]

  Statement I: The Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh receives copious snowfall during winter.

  Statement II: The Kullu Valley receives moisture-bearing wind of the Western Disturbances during winter.

  A)
   Both the statements are individually true and Statement I is the correct explanation of Statement I                done clear
  B)
   Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I              done clear
  C)
   Statement I is true but Statement II is false              done clear
  D)
   Statement I is false but Statement II is true done clear
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• question_answer83)
  Which one among the following is the coral group of island of India?           [NDA/NA 2014]
  A)
   Andaman done clear
  B)
   Nicobar           done clear
  C)
   Minicoy done clear
  D)
   Lakshadweep      done clear
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• question_answer84)
  Consider the following statements:    [NDA/NA 2014-4]

  1. Crystallization is a form of mechanical weathering.

  2. Hydration causes granular disintegration.

  3. Frost action is synonymous with freeze-thaw action.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?      
  A)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Considering the locations of mountains in India, which one among the following is in right sequence from south north? [NDA/NA 2014-I]
  A)
   Doddabetta, Kailash, Dhaulagiri, Vindhyachal done clear
  B)
   Doddabetta, Vindhyaclial, Dhaulagiri, Kailash     done clear
  C)
   Dhaulagiri, Kailash, Doddabetta, Vindhyachal     done clear
  D)
   Dhaulagiri, Vindhyachal Doddabetta, Kailash     done clear
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• question_answer86)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:        [NDA/NA2013-II]

  List-I (Land form of peninsular India)	List-II (Predominant rock)
  A. Marwar upland	1. Quartzites Shales, Schists
  B.  Bundelkhand upland	2. Sandstone, Shale, Limestone
  C.  Meghalaya upland	3. Granite and Gneiss
  D. Maharashtra plateau	4. Basalt

  A)
              A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4 done clear
  B)
              A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-4       B-3       C-1       D-2 done clear
  D)
              A-4       B-1       C-3       D-2 done clear
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• question_answer87)
  Cardamom hills lie along the border of [UP-PCS 2008]
  A)
   Karnataka and Tamil Nadu done clear
  B)
   Karnataka and Kerala done clear
  C)
   Kerala and Tamil Nadu done clear
  D)
   Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh done clear
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• question_answer88)
  In which Slate of India. Fulhar Lake is situated?[UP-PCS 2009-I]
  A)
   Madhya Pradesh done clear
  B)
   Uttarakhand done clear
  C)
   Uttar Pradesh done clear
  D)
   Bihar done clear
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• question_answer89)
  Which is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?                     [UP-PCS 2009]
  A)
    Saddle Peak done clear
  B)
   Mount Thuiller done clear
  C)
    Mount Diavolo done clear
  D)
   Mount Key ale done clear
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• question_answer90)
  Which of the following rivers flows through a "rift' valley?                                  [UP-PCS 2010]
  A)
    Ganga done clear
  B)
   Brahmaputra done clear
  C)
    Narmada done clear
  D)
   Krishna done clear
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• question_answer91)
  If the Sun rises at Tirap in Arunachal Pradesh al 5.00 am (1ST), then what time (1ST) the Sun will rise in Kandia in Gujarat? [UP-PCS 2010-I]
  A)
   About 5.30 a.m. done clear
  B)
   About 6.00 a.m. done clear
  C)
   About 7.00 a.m. done clear
  D)
   About 7.30 a.m. done clear
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• question_answer92)
  Which one of the following does NOT lie in Maharashtra?                       [UP-PCS 2011]
  A)
   Balaghat Range done clear
  B)
   Harishchandra Range done clear
  C)
   Mandav Hills done clear
  D)
   Satmala Hills done clear
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• question_answer93)
  Which of the following wetlands are designated as Ramsar sites?                        [UP-PCS 2013]

  1. Chilka Lake

  2. Loktak

  3. Keoladeo

  4. Wullar Lake

  Select the Correct answer from the code given below;
  A)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  D)
   All done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Which one of the following coasts of India is located between Krishna delta and Cape Comorin?
  A)
    Coromandel Coast done clear
  B)
   North Circar done clear
  C)
    Malabar Coast done clear
  D)
   Konkan Coast done clear
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• question_answer95)
  In which of the following areas of India goo-thermal energy sources have not been found? [UP PCS (M) 2016]
  A)
   Godavari Delta done clear
  B)
   Ganga Delta done clear
  C)
   Himalayas done clear
  D)
   West Coast done clear
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• question_answer96)
   Which amongst the following States gets the highest average annual rainfall?           [UP PCS (M) 2016]
  A)
   Arunachal Pradesh         done clear
  B)
   Sikkim done clear
  C)
   Kerala              done clear
  D)
   Jammu & Kashmir done clear
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• question_answer97)
  Rohtang pass connects the valleys of- [Bihar J. Service 2016]
  A)
   Bhagirathi and Alaknanda done clear
  B)
   Kali and Dholi done clear
  C)
   Kullu and Spill done clear
  D)
   Jhelam and Ravi done clear
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• question_answer98)
  The basic reason of winter rainfall in northwestern part of India is-        [Bihar J. Sen ice 2016]
  A)
   south-west monsoon done clear
  B)
   trade wind done clear
  C)
   retreating of monsoon done clear
  D)
   western disturbances done clear
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• question_answer99)
  The maximum rainfall in India is received from- [UK-PSC (F) 2015]
  A)
   South-West monsoon done clear
  B)
   Retreating monsoon done clear
  C)
   North-Eastern monsoon done clear
  D)
   Cyclones done clear
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• question_answer100)
  Himalayan mountain system originated out of the following geosynclines-[UK-PSC (F) 2015]
  A)
   Ural geosyncline done clear
  B)
   Rocky geosyncline done clear
  C)
   Tethys geosynclines done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
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• question_answer101)
  In how many districts of Uttarakhand the Greater Himalaya is spread over?  [UK-PSC (F) 2015]
  A)
   3 districts done clear
  B)
   4 districts done clear
  C)
   6 districts done clear
  D)
   5 districts done clear
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• question_answer102)
  Which among the following rock systems in India is also known as storehouse of minerals?
  A)
   The Cudappah system done clear
  B)
   Archaean Rock system done clear
  C)
   Dharwar system done clear
  D)
   The Vindhyan System done clear
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• question_answer103)
  Consider the following statements-

  1. Himalayan mountain chain was part of Laurasia or Angaral and geological divisions.

  2. Peninsular India was part of Gondwanaland of Geological divisions.

  Select the correct answer from the following codes:
  A)
   Only 1 done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer104)
  Which one of the following mountain ranges is spread over only one stale in India?       [MP-PSC 2017]
  A)
   Aravali             done clear
  B)
   Salpura done clear
  C)
   Ajanta              done clear
  D)
   Sahyadri done clear
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• question_answer105)
  What is Kayal?         [MP- PSC 2017]
  A)
   Terai-Plain done clear
  B)
   Ganges Delta done clear
  C)
   Regur of Deccan Plateau done clear
  D)
   Lagoon of Kerala done clear
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• question_answer106)
  Which of die following pairs is not correctly matched?                            [MP- PSC 2017]
  A)
   Lipulekh - Uttarakhand done clear
  B)
   Nathu La - Arunachal Pradesh done clear
  C)
   Rohtang - Himachal Pradesh done clear
  D)
   Palghat - Kerala done clear
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• question_answer107)
  With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements-

  1. The Country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other states.

  2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only              done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer108)
  Consider the following statements-

  1. Zojila Pass in Pir Panzal range connects Jammu and Srinagar

  2. Banihal Pass connects Srinagar to Drass and Kargil.

  Which of the above statements) is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only             done clear
  B)
   2 only done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2                 done clear
  D)
   None of the above done clear
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• question_answer109)
  Match the following-

  Mountain Pass	State
  A. Zoji La	1. Himachal Pradesh
  B. Lipulekh	2. Sikkim
  C. Shipkila	3. Uttarakhand
  D. Nathu La	4. Jammu-Kashmir

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists-
  A)
              A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4 done clear
  B)
              A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-4       B-1       C-3       D-2 done clear
  D)
              A-4       B-3       C-1       D-2 done clear
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• question_answer110)
  Which of the following landforms occupy the North- Western parts of Bihar State?       [BPSC (PT) 2017]
  A)
   Someshwar Hilly Range done clear
  B)
   Kaimur Plateau done clear
  C)
   Nawada Hilly Region done clear
  D)
   Rajgir Hilly Region done clear
  E)
  (e) None of the above/More than one of the above done clear
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• question_answer111)
  What is the height of parasnath Hill? [Jharkh-PSC 2016]
  A)
   1600 Meter       done clear
  B)
   1565 Meter done clear
  C)
   1365 Meter       done clear
  D)
   1260 Meter done clear
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• question_answer112)
  Arrange the following from North to South-

  1. Coco channel

  2. Little Andaman

  3. Narcondam Island

  4. Barren Island

  A)
   1, 2, 3, 4                      done clear
  B)
   1, 3, 4, 2 done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3, 4 done clear
  D)
   2, 1, 3, 4 done clear
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• question_answer113)
  Which one of die following regions separates the Great Plains of North India from Ac plateaus and coastal plains of the Deccan?
  A)
   Central Highlands          done clear
  B)
   Western Himalayas done clear
  C)
   Eastern Himalayas done clear
  D)
   Western Arid Plains done clear
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• question_answer114)
  Which one of the following regions has been classified as the 'Western Dry Region' by the Planning Commission?    [UGC-II(Geog) 2016]
  A)
   North Bihar Dry Region                     done clear
  B)
   Rajasthan Dry Region                        done clear
  C)
   NEFA Region                            done clear
  D)
   West Bengal Duars                          done clear
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• question_answer115)
  Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion and other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below- [UGC-II (Geog) 2016]

  Assertion [A]: The Tarai region represents a marsh landscapes

  Reason [R]: The Tarai region is a zone of seepage where the fine sand, silt and clay are deposited the emerging streams.

  A)
   Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
   Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
   A is true, but R is false. done clear
  D)
   A is false, but R is true. done clear
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• question_answer116)
  Which one of the following statements is correct?     [UGC-II (Geog) 2016]
  A)
   One Himalayas were formed due to faulting of the earth's crust done clear
  B)
   Himalayas are the oldest mountains done clear
  C)
   Himalayas belong to the Caledonian mountain system done clear
  D)
   Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea when the sea got compressed,                       done clear
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• question_answer117)
  What are Kingri-Bingri, Neeti-Mana? [UK-PSC 2016] 
  A)
   Passes done clear
  B)
   Rivers              done clear
  C)
    Mountains done clear
  D)
   Religious places      done clear
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• question_answer118)
  Where in Uttarakhand is the Kaliasaur Landslide Zonel situated?                        [UK-PSC 2016]  
  A)
   Between Chamba and Narendra Nagar done clear
  B)
   Between Kotdwara and Dogadda done clear
  C)
   Between Agastyamuni and Guptkashi done clear
  D)
   Between Srinagar and Rudra Prayag done clear
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• question_answer119)
  As per Koppen's classification of climate, which one of the following is the suitable description of North-East India including North Bengal?      [UK-PSC 2016]  
  A)
   Tropical monsoon rainforest (Amw) done clear
  B)
   Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest (Am) done clear
  C)
   Tropical wet and dry climate (Monsoon Savannah) (Aw) done clear
  D)
   Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg) done clear
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• question_answer120)
  Which of the following passes is in Arunachal Pradesh?
  A)
   Bomdila Pass done clear
  B)
   Rohtang Pass done clear
  C)
   Bara Lachan Pass done clear
  D)
   Shipki La Pass done clear
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• question_answer121)
  Among the following which mountain range is the oldest in India?         [Chhatis-PSC 2016]   
  A)
   Nilgiri done clear
  B)
   Aravali               done clear
  C)
   Satpura done clear
  D)
   Western Ghat         done clear
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• question_answer122)
  Which of the following regions is NOT affected much by the Arabian Sea branch of Monsoon? [Chhatis- PSC 2016]
  A)
   The Western Ghat done clear
  B)
   Deccan Plateau       done clear
  C)
   Madhya Pradesh    done clear
  D)
   Chhattisgarh Basin     done clear
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• question_answer123)
  India has................. seismic zones.
  A)
   3                                 done clear
  B)
   4 done clear
  C)
   5                                 done clear
  D)
   6 done clear
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• question_answer124)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.

  2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only.

  3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 and 2 only done clear
  B)
   3 only done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer125)
  If you travel by road from Kohima to Koltayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?
  A)
   6 done clear
  B)
   7 done clear
  C)
   8 done clear
  D)
     9 done clear
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