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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
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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
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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
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B)
I, II and III are correct done
clear
C)
Only III and IV are correct done
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D)
I, III and IV are correct done
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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
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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
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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
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B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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Doddabetta Peak is located in the
A)
Anaimalai done
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B)
Mahendragiri done
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C)
Nilgiris done
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D)
Shevaroys done
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question_answer9)
The Himalyas are approximately kilometer long
A)
2000 done
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B)
2500 done
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C)
3000 done
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D)
1500 done
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question_answer10)
'Kal Baisakhi' gives rainfall to
A)
Rajasthan done
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B)
West Bengal done
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C)
Punjab done
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D)
Goa done
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The retreating Monsoon gives rainfall to
A)
Gujarat done
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B)
Goa done
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C)
Tamil Nadu done
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D)
Maharashtra done
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Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A)
Udhagamandalam done
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B)
Mahabaleshwar done
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C)
Cherrapunji done
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D)
Mawsynram done
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question_answer13)
South-West Monsoon reaches Kerala in
A)
End of May done
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B)
Mid-June done
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C)
Last June done
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D)
First week of July done
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South-West monsoon contributes to India's total rainfall up to the extent of
A)
80-90% done
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B)
50-55% done
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C)
100% done
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D)
75% done
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The Deccan trap was formed by the
A)
Dharwar Vulcanicity done
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B)
Mesozoic Vulcanicity done
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C)
Cretaceous Vulcanicity done
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D)
Paleozoic Vulcanicity done
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question_answer16)
Which of the following is a part of Eastern coast?
A)
Coromandel coast done
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B)
Konkan coast done
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C)
Malabar coast done
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D)
None of these done
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What is the other name of the highest range in the Western Ghats?
A)
Pir Panjal done
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B)
Siwalik range done
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C)
Sahyadris done
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D)
Namcha Barwa done
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The longest beach of India is situated at
A)
Mumbai done
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B)
Chennai done
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C)
Mangalore done
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D)
Tuticorin done
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What is the name given to the foothills zone of Himalayas?
A)
Inner Himalayas done
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B)
Central Himalayas done
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C)
Middle Himalayas done
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D)
Siwalik done
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question_answer20)
In which part of India is Dandakaranaya situated?
A)
Northern done
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B)
Eastern done
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C)
Central done
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D)
Western done
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question_answer21)
The Mt. Everest is situated in the region of
A)
Assam Himalayas done
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B)
Kumaon Himalayas done
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C)
Nepal Himalayas done
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D)
Punjab Himalayas done
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question_answer22)
The Raman Peak is situated in
A)
Andaman and Nicobar done
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B)
Arabian Sea done
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C)
Siwaliks done
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D)
Zaskar Range done
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question_answer23)
The highest peak of south India is
A)
Dodabeta done
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B)
Anamudi done
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C)
Mahendragire done
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D)
Yercaud done
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question_answer24)
In which range is the Nathu La Pass situated?
A)
Himalayas done
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B)
Sahyadris done
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C)
Vindhyas done
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D)
Karakoram done
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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
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B)
Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A. done
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C)
A is true, but R is false. done
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D)
A is false, but R is true. done
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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
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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
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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
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B)
It is located parallel to wind direction. done
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C)
It is away from the coast. done
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D)
Rain-bearing clouds are absent. done
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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
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B)
4, 3, 2, 1 done
clear
C)
1, 4, 3, 2 done
clear
D)
2, 1, 4, 3 done
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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
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D)
A is false, but R is true. done
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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
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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
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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
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B)
1 and 3 done
clear
C)
2 and 3 done
clear
D)
All of the above done
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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
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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
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B)
I and II only done
clear
C)
III only done
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D)
I and III only done
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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
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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
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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
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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
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question_answer44)
Which one of the following islands is of volcanic origin? [CDS 2016-I]
A)
Reunion Island done
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B)
Andaman & Nicobar Island done
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C)
Lakshadweep Island done
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D)
Maldives done
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Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas is a part of: [CDS 2016-I]
A)
Shiwalik done
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B)
Trans Himalaya done
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C)
Central Himalaya done
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D)
Lesser Himalaya done
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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
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B)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
clear
C)
2, 3 and 4 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 only done
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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
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B)
A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 done
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C)
A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 done
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D)
A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 done
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Which one of the following is correct? The Palghat Gap serves inland communications from [2007-II]
A)
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B)
Chennai to Kochi done
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C)
Pune to Mumbai done
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D)
Bengaluru to Mangalore done
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Which of the following divides India into northern and Southern parts? [2008-]
A)
Equator done
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B)
Tropic of cancer done
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C)
Tropic of Capricorn done
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D)
Arctic Circle done
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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
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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
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B)
Palk Strait done
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C)
\[{{10}^{o}}\]Channel done
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D)
Andaman Sea done
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Which one of the following peaks is the highest? [2008-I]
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B)
Kanchenjunga done
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C)
Godwin Austin done
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D)
Nanga Parbat done
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With which one of the following countries, India shares maximum length of the border? [2008-I]
A)
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B)
Pakistan done
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C)
China done
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D)
Nepal done
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question_answer54)
The hill station of Coonoor is located in which one of following states? [2008-II]
A)
Karnataka done
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B)
Andhra Pradesh done
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C)
Kerala done
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D)
Tamil Nadu done
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Which one of the following is the oldest mountain rang in India? [2009-I]
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B)
Aravalli done
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C)
Satpura done
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D)
Nilgiri done
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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
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B)
\[86.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] done
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C)
\[84.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] done
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D)
\[82.5{}^\circ \text{ }E\] done
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In which one of the following islands of India is an active volcano found? [2009-I]
A)
Car Nicobar Island done
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B)
Nancowry Island done
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C)
Barren Island done
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D)
May a Bunder Island done
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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
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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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]
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Arakan hills done
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B)
Patkai hills done
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C)
Barail hills done
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D)
Manipur lulls done
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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
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B)
South-equatorial warm currents of Indian Ocean done
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C)
Western disturbances done
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D)
Cyclones of Bay of Bengal done
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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
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B)
Himalayas rose up from the Tethys Sea done
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C)
Himalayas contain three mountain ranges-Siwaliks, Great Himalayas and kunlun Ranges done
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D)
The orogeny took place in the Tertiary Era done
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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
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B)
4, 3, 2, 1 done
clear
C)
2, 3, 1, 4 done
clear
D)
2, 1, 3, 4 done
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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
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B)
the Easterly jet stream alone exists in the Indian region done
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C)
both Westerly and Easterly jet streams exist in the Indian region done
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D)
both Westerly and Easterly jet streams disappear done
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question_answer64)
What is the characteristic feature of Narmada Valley? [2010-II]
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Glacial origin done
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Aeolian origin done
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question_answer65)
The rainfall distribution pattern over the Ganga basin decreases from the [2011-11
A)
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B)
East to West and North to South done
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C)
West to East and South to North done
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D)
East to West and South to North done
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'El Nino' associated with the formation of the South West Monsoon of India is [2011 -II]
A)
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a periodic warm air-mass done
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C)
a periodic warm wind done
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D)
a periodic low pressure centre done
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Duncan Passage is located between [2012-I]
A)
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B)
Little and Great Nicobar done
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North and Middle Andaman done
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D)
Middle and South Andaman done
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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
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B)
A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 done
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C)
A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 done
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D)
A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 done
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The Karewas of Kashmir refers to which among the following types of deposits? [2013-I]
A)
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Fluvial done
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Lacustrine done
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D)
Volcanic done
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Veliconda group of low lulls is a structural part of [2014-II]
A)
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B)
Western Ghats done
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C)
Eastern Ghats. done
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D)
Cardamom Hills done
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Which one of the following is depositional landform? [2014-I]
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B)
Lapis done
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C)
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D)
Cave done
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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
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
3 and 4 done
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D)
All of these done
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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
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B)
Coastal India would have experienced Mediterranean done
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C)
North Indian plain would have been much cooler in winter done
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D)
North western part of India would have experienced humid condition done
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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
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B)
A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 done
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C)
A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 done
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D)
A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 done
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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
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B)
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I done
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C)
Statement I is true but Statement II is false done
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D)
Statement I is false but Statement II is true done
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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
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B)
2 and 3 done
clear
C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
1 and 2 done
clear
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In India, glacial terraces known as 'Karewas' are found in [NDA/NA 2016-I]
A)
Sapt Kosi Valley done
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B)
Jhelum Valley done
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C)
Alakananda Valley done
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D)
Teesta Valley done
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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
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B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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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
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B)
Coromandel Coast done
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C)
North-Eastern Frontier done
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D)
North-Western India done
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In Thar region, the shifting sand dunes are locally known as [NDA/NA 2016-I]
A)
Dhrian done
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B)
Daurs done
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C)
Dhoros done
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D)
Dhaya done
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Jelep La pass is located in [NDA/NA 2016-I]
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B)
Sikkim Himalaya done
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C)
Kumaon Himalaya done
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D)
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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
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B)
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I done
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C)
Statement I is true but Statement II is false done
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D)
Statement I is false but Statement II is true done
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Which one among the following is the coral group of island of India? [NDA/NA 2014]
A)
Andaman done
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B)
Nicobar done
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C)
Minicoy done
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D)
Lakshadweep done
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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
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B)
2 and 3 only done
clear
C)
1 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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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
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B)
Doddabetta, Vindhyaclial, Dhaulagiri, Kailash done
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C)
Dhaulagiri, Kailash, Doddabetta, Vindhyachal done
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D)
Dhaulagiri, Vindhyachal Doddabetta, Kailash done
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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
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B)
A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 done
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C)
A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 done
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D)
A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 done
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Cardamom hills lie along the border of [UP-PCS 2008]
A)
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B)
Karnataka and Kerala done
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C)
Kerala and Tamil Nadu done
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D)
Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh done
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In which Slate of India. Fulhar Lake is situated?[UP-PCS 2009-I]
A)
Madhya Pradesh done
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B)
Uttarakhand done
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C)
Uttar Pradesh done
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D)
Bihar done
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Which is the highest peak in Andaman and Nicobar Islands? [UP-PCS 2009]
A)
Saddle Peak done
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B)
Mount Thuiller done
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C)
Mount Diavolo done
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D)
Mount Key ale done
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Which of the following rivers flows through a "rift' valley? [UP-PCS 2010]
A)
Ganga done
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B)
Brahmaputra done
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C)
Narmada done
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D)
Krishna done
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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
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B)
About 6.00 a.m. done
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C)
About 7.00 a.m. done
clear
D)
About 7.30 a.m. done
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Which one of the following does NOT lie in Maharashtra? [UP-PCS 2011]
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B)
Harishchandra Range done
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C)
Mandav Hills done
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D)
Satmala Hills done
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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
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Which one of the following coasts of India is located between Krishna delta and Cape Comorin?
A)
Coromandel Coast done
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B)
North Circar done
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C)
Malabar Coast done
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D)
Konkan Coast done
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In which of the following areas of India goo-thermal energy sources have not been found? [UP PCS (M) 2016]
A)
Godavari Delta done
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B)
Ganga Delta done
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C)
Himalayas done
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D)
West Coast done
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Which amongst the following States gets the highest average annual rainfall? [UP PCS (M) 2016]
A)
Arunachal Pradesh done
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B)
Sikkim done
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C)
Kerala done
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D)
Jammu & Kashmir done
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Rohtang pass connects the valleys of- [Bihar J. Service 2016]
A)
Bhagirathi and Alaknanda done
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B)
Kali and Dholi done
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C)
Kullu and Spill done
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D)
Jhelam and Ravi done
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The basic reason of winter rainfall in northwestern part of India is- [Bihar J. Sen ice 2016]
A)
south-west monsoon done
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B)
trade wind done
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C)
retreating of monsoon done
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D)
western disturbances done
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The maximum rainfall in India is received from- [UK-PSC (F) 2015]
A)
South-West monsoon done
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B)
Retreating monsoon done
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C)
North-Eastern monsoon done
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D)
Cyclones done
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Himalayan mountain system originated out of the following geosynclines-[UK-PSC (F) 2015]
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Ural geosyncline done
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Rocky geosyncline done
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C)
Tethys geosynclines done
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D)
None of the above done
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In how many districts of Uttarakhand the Greater Himalaya is spread over? [UK-PSC (F) 2015]
A)
3 districts done
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B)
4 districts done
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C)
6 districts done
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D)
5 districts done
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Which among the following rock systems in India is also known as storehouse of minerals?
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B)
Archaean Rock system done
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C)
Dharwar system done
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D)
The Vindhyan System done
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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
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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Which one of the following mountain ranges is spread over only one stale in India? [MP-PSC 2017]
A)
Aravali done
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B)
Salpura done
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C)
Ajanta done
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D)
Sahyadri done
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What is Kayal? [MP- PSC 2017]
A)
Terai-Plain done
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B)
Ganges Delta done
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C)
Regur of Deccan Plateau done
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D)
Lagoon of Kerala done
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Which of die following pairs is not correctly matched? [MP- PSC 2017]
A)
Lipulekh - Uttarakhand done
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B)
Nathu La - Arunachal Pradesh done
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C)
Rohtang - Himachal Pradesh done
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D)
Palghat - Kerala done
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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
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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
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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
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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
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B)
Kaimur Plateau done
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C)
Nawada Hilly Region done
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D)
Rajgir Hilly Region done
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E)
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above done
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question_answer111)
What is the height of parasnath Hill? [Jharkh-PSC 2016]
A)
1600 Meter done
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B)
1565 Meter done
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C)
1365 Meter done
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D)
1260 Meter done
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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
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B)
1, 3, 4, 2 done
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C)
1, 2, 3, 4 done
clear
D)
2, 1, 3, 4 done
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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?
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Central Highlands done
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B)
Western Himalayas done
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C)
Eastern Himalayas done
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D)
Western Arid Plains done
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Which one of the following regions has been classified as the 'Western Dry Region' by the Planning Commission? [UGC-II(Geog) 2016]
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Rajasthan Dry Region done
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C)
NEFA Region done
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D)
West Bengal Duars done
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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
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B)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A done
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C)
A is true, but R is false. done
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D)
A is false, but R is true. done
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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
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B)
Himalayas are the oldest mountains done
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C)
Himalayas belong to the Caledonian mountain system done
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D)
Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea when the sea got compressed, done
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question_answer117)
What are Kingri-Bingri, Neeti-Mana? [UK-PSC 2016]
A)
Passes done
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B)
Rivers done
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C)
Mountains done
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D)
Religious places done
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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
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B)
Between Kotdwara and Dogadda done
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C)
Between Agastyamuni and Guptkashi done
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D)
Between Srinagar and Rudra Prayag done
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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]
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Sub-tropical monsoon rainforest (Am) done
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C)
Tropical wet and dry climate (Monsoon Savannah) (Aw) done
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Humid sub-tropical climate with dry winter (Cwg) done
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Which of the following passes is in Arunachal Pradesh?
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Bomdila Pass done
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B)
Rohtang Pass done
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C)
Bara Lachan Pass done
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D)
Shipki La Pass done
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question_answer121)
Among the following which mountain range is the oldest in India? [Chhatis-PSC 2016]
A)
Nilgiri done
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B)
Aravali done
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C)
Satpura done
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D)
Western Ghat done
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Which of the following regions is NOT affected much by the Arabian Sea branch of Monsoon? [Chhatis- PSC 2016]
A)
The Western Ghat done
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B)
Deccan Plateau done
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C)
Madhya Pradesh done
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D)
Chhattisgarh Basin done
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question_answer123)
India has................. seismic zones.
A)
3 done
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B)
4 done
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C)
5 done
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D)
6 done
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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
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B)
3 only done
clear
C)
2 and 3 only done
clear
D)
1 and 3 only done
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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
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B)
7 done
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C)
8 done
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D)
9 done
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