GS TEST SERIES – 05
1. With reference to a particular river in India, consider the following statements:
1. The river forms a delta that hosts the Coringa mangrove forests.
2. Pravara and Indravati are its important tributaries.
3. It forms the boundary between the states of Telangana and Maharashtra.
Which of the following rivers has been described in the statements given above?
(a) Tapi
(b) Kaveri
(c) Mahanadi
(d) Godavari
2. The Peninsular Plateau region of India extends over which of the following states?
1. Rajasthan
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Jharkhand
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Which of the following statements is correct regarding tsunamis?
(a) A tsunami is a long tidal wave caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the ocean.
(b) Earthquakes of less than 5 magnitude are very unlikely to trigger a tsunami.
(c) When a tsunami wave enters shallow water its wavelength and height increases.
(d) Tsunami causes devastation near the coast of the sea as the speed of the sonic waves generated at the epicentre is directly proportional to the distance between the coast and epicentre.
4. The term “CERVAVAC” was recently in the news. It is a
(a) cyber security tool
(b) vaccine
(c) fortified cereal
(d) Technical textile
5. Only one side of the moon is visible to a person on earth because:
(a) the moon lies in the geosynchronous orbit of the earth.
(b) the speed of rotation of the moon is the same as that of the earth.
(c) the speed of revolution of the moon is the same as that of the earth.
(d) the moon takes the same time to complete one spin as for the revolution of the earth.
6. With reference to the landforms, the rock pedestals, zeugen, yardangs, and deflation hollows are associated with:
(a) arid or desert landforms
(b) glacial landforms
(c) coastal landforms
(d) groundwater landforms
7. Consider the following statements regarding weathering and mass movement:
1. Weathering is a pre-requisite for a mass movement.
2. Running water, glaciers, wind, waves and currents are the primary cause of mass movements.
3. The chemical decomposition of rocks is not considered weathering.
Which of the statements given above is/ are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Cetaceans are often referred to as sentinels of ocean health. In this context, which of the following is/are classified as cetaceans?
1. Jellyfish
2. Whales
3. Sharks
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
9. With reference to coastal plains in India, consider the following statements:
1. The western coastal plains are submerged coastal plains and the eastern coastal plains are emergent coastal plains.
2. Like in the eastern coastal plains, the rivers flowing through the western coastal plain do not form any delta.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. Which of the following Himalayan peaks are found in India?
1. Nanda Devi
2. Nanga Parbat
3. Annapurna
4. Dhaulagiri
5. Kamet
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
11. Starting from the Himalayas, arrange the following belts of the alluvial plains from north to south.
1. Bhabar
2. Bhangar
3. Terai
4. Khadar
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 3-1-2-4
(b) 3-2-1-4
(c) 1-2-3-4
(d) 1-3-2-4
12. In the context of the Indian defense sector, consider the following statements regarding Tejas Mark-2 :
1. It is a single-engine, hypersonic fighter jet.
2. It is the first aircraft to have 100 percent indigenization.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
13. Consider the following pairs:
Ocean currents Oceans
1. Labrador : Pacific Ocean
2. Gulf stream : Indian Ocean
3. Canary : Atlantic Ocean
4. Humboldt : Pacific Ocean
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) One pair only
(b) Two pairs only
(c) Three pairs only
(d) All four pairs
14. With reference to the Monsoon winds of the Arabian Sea, consider the following statements:
1. These winds cause more rainfall on the eastern side of the Western Ghats than on the western side.
2. The Chotanagpur plateau does not get any rainfall from these winds.
3. It passes over west Rajasthan and along the Aravallis, causing scanty rainfall.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
15. The terms Narikoravan, Kuruvikaras, and Hatti which were recently in the news are ?
a) tribes
(b) languages
(c) sacred groves
(d) lakes
16. Arrange the following countries in the decreasing order of the length of boundaries shared by India.
1. Bangladesh
2. China
3. Pakistan
4. Nepal
5. Bhutan
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1-2-3-4-5
(b) 2-1-3-5-4
(c) 2-3-1-4-5
(d) 2-1-3-4-5
17. Arrange the following states in decreasing order of cultivable areas affected by soil erosion.
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Karnataka
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Maharashtra
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 4-3-2-1
(c) 1-4-3-2
(d) 1-3-4-2
18. Consider the following statements with regard to the expanding universe hypothesis:
1. The expansion of the universe means an increase in space between the galaxies.
2. With time, the temperature of the universe is increasing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
19. Recently, a new fund called Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF) for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response has been established. It is maintained by
(a) World Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) United Nations Capital Development Fund
(d) Asian Development Bank
20. Arrange the Gross Domestic Product (nominal) of the following countries in increasing order.
1. India
2. Canada
3. Japan
4. Italy
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 4-2-1-3
(b) 2-4-3-1
(c) 2-4-1-3
(d) 4-2-1-3
21. Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Ocean Memory’?
(a) It is a phenomenon that manifests in the form of the persistence of the thermal inertia in the uniformly saline surface water layer.
(b) It is a phenomenon that manifests in the form of the persistence of the ocean conditions at the bottom most layer of the oceans.
(c) It is a phenomenon that manifests in the form of the persistence of the ocean conditions characterised by thermal inertia in the upper-ocean mixed layer depth.
(d) It is a phenomenon that manifests in the form of the persistence of the ocean conditions in the thermocline layer of the oceans.
22. Which of the following statements best describes ‘atmospheric river’?
(a) It is the air currents formed due to the meandering or the whirl movement of the Jet Stream.
(b) It is an air mass moving vertically, when there is convergence and divergence at different levels of the atmosphere.
(c) It is a flowing column of water vapor in the atmosphere responsible for producing significant levels of rain and snow.
(d) It refers to the counter-clockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air near the Poles.
23. Consider the following statements with reference to drought:
1. Hydrological drought is a situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked with mal-distribution of the same over time and space.
2. A period of below-normal rainfall does not necessarily result in drought conditions.
3. If an area has more than 30% of its gross cropped area under irrigation, the area is excluded from the drought-prone category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
24. In the context of Indian culture, consider the following statements regarding Shumang Leela:
1. It is a traditional theatre art form of West Bengal.
2. It is performed only by female artists.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
25. Which of the following statements best describes the concept of ‘Bio-drainage’?
(a) Reducing urban flooding through plant based drainage lines.
(b) Decontamination of polluted water using bacteria.
(c) Pumping of excess soil water by deep rooted vegetations through evapotranspiration
(d) Detoxification method used in traditional medicinal practices.
26. Consider the following statements :
1. The westernmost point of India is located in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat.
2. The actual distance of north-south (latitudinal) extent of India is greater than its east-west (longitudinal) extent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
27. With reference to the quality of soil, consider the following statements:
1. Salinity means the predominance of chlorides and sulfates of sodium, calcium, and magnesium in the soil.
2. Alkalinity means the dominance of sodium salts, mainly sodium carbonate in soil.
3. Saline soil has a pH value of more than 8.5 while alkaline soil has a pH value of less than 8.5
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
28. Consider the following pairs:
Mountains Highest peak
1. Atlas : Toubkal
2. Alps : Mount Elbrus
3. Andes : Ojos del Salado
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
29. The Sargasso Sea is a vast patch of ocean named for a genus of free-floating seaweed called Sargassum. It is bounded by which of the following currents/streams?
1. Gulf Stream
2. North Atlantic Current
3. Canary Current
4. Benguela current
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
30. With reference to the Great Rift Valley System, consider the following statements:
1. It is a series of trenches from Lebanon in Asia to Mozambique in Africa.
2. It is a geologically active area with volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
3. The Afar triple junction is a part of this rift valley system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
31. With reference to the electronics manufacturing industry in India, consider the following statements :
1. The electronics manufacturing industry in India is valued at more than 100 billion dollars.
2. Electronics exports from India are valued at more than 10 billion dollars.
3. Mobile phones constitute the largest component of electronics exports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
32. Consider the following statements regarding the sudden stratospheric warming:
1. It is caused by the cold sinking air in the stratosphere.
2. It is a natural fluctuation happening on a regular basis in the northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
33. In the context of sustainable development, which of the following city/cities in India has/have been selected under the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities?
1. Thrissur
2. Hallur
3. Warangal
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
34. Arrange the following tributaries of the river Ganga according to their points of confluence from east to west.
1. Gomati
2. Ghagra
3. Gandak
4. Yamuna
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 3-2-1-4
(b) 2-3-1-4
(c) 4-3-2-1
(d) 1-2-3-4
35. Consider the following statements :
1. The longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest night in Southern Hemisphere occur on the 21st of June.
2. On 21st March and 23rd September, the whole earth experiences equal days and equal nights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
36. Consider the following statements with regard to the meridians:
1. The length of meridians decreases on moving away from the prime meridian.
2. 180° East and 180° West meridians are 180° apart from each other.
3. Prime Meridian and 180° meridian divide the earth into two equal halves.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
37. In the context of sustainable development, consider the following statements regarding the Green Fins Hub:
1. It was launched by the International Organization for Sustainable Development.
2. It is a global digital platform for diving and snorkeling operators worldwide to conserve the marine environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
38. Consider the following statements regarding the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC):
1. It is a large system of ocean currents that carry warm water from the tropics northwards into the North Atlantic.
2. It is driven by the differences in temperature and salt content.
3. Increase in greenhouse gas and climate change weakening the AMOC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
39. Consider the following statements:
1. Lightning is mainly associated with convective clouds.
2. Lightning is the main feature of the active phase of the monsoon season.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
40. In the context of the conservation of forests in India, consider the following statements regarding the initiative “Trees Outside Forests in India”:
1. It is only a policy framework and has no monetary component.
2. It is implemented in all states of India. 3. It is an initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
41. In the context of sustainable development, consider the following statements regarding Global Alliance for Industry Decarbonization:
1. It is an initiative of the World Bank.
2. None of the Indian companies are part of this initiative.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
42. With reference to Deccan Traps, consider the following statements:
1. The Deccan Traps are volcanic provinces formed by the solidification of highly acidic and viscous lava.
2. The volcanic eruptions that resulted in the formation of the Deccan Traps took place mostly in the Triassic and early Jurassic periods.
3. The Malwa Plateau is a part of the Deccan Traps.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
43. With reference to jetstreams, consider the following statements:
1. Somali jet is a low-level cross-equatorial flow of air that attains jet speed along the east coast of Africa.
2. Strengthening of the Somali is associated with a strong monsoon over peninsular India.
3. The Tropical Easterly jet runs from the east coast of Vietnam to the west coast of Africa.
4. During Break monsoon conditions, the Tropical Easterly jet completely dissipates from the Indian Subcontinent.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
44. River Barak flows through which of the following North-Eastern states?
1. Manipur
2. Mizoram
3. Sikkim
4. Arunachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
45. With reference to Aravalli Mountains, consider the following statements:
1. These are the oldest block mountain in India.
2. They are present in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi.
3. They act as a water divide between the Indus and Ganga river systems.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
46. Consider the following statements regarding the drainage patterns:
1. The rivers of the northern plains have a dendritic drainage pattern.
2. When the rivers discharge their waters from all directions in a lake or depression, the pattern is known as radial.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
47. With respect to the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), consider the following statements:
1. To be eligible for membership in CICA, a state must have at least a part of its territory in Asia.
2. Nepal and Bhutan are not members of CICA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
48. Which of the following statements is correct regarding fog?
(a) Fog contains more moisture than mist.
(b) The western continental margins are characterised by more fogs than eastern continental margins.
(c) Dense fogs are formed at the places where two cold currents converge.
(d) Frontal fogs are formed in low latitudes on continental areas during winter season.
49. The northern part of this plain adjoining Shiwalik hills has been intensively eroded by numerous seasonal streams called chos. Mass of alluvium has been broken by the river courses which have carved broad flood plains of khaddar flanked by bluffs locally known as dhayas.
Which of the following plains has been described in the passage given above?
(a) Rajasthan Plain
(b) Punjab–Haryana Plain
(c) Brahmaputra Plain
(d) Coastal plains
50. With reference to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, consider the following statements:
1. Ritchie’s Archipelago belongs to the Andaman group of islands.
2. Narcondam Island is the only oceanic island of volcanic origin in India.
3. Landfall Island is the northernmost island of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
51. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the sub-tropical high pressure belts?
(a) This zone of high pressure is called as horse latitude.
(b) Surface air spreads outwards from this zone.
(c) Most of the deserts are present along this belt, in both the hemispheres.
(d) It is a thermally induced pressure belt.
52. Which of the following statements best describes the thermocline in the ocean?
(a) It is a layer of ocean characterised by the rapid decrease in salinity with increasing depth.
(b) It is a layer of ocean characterised by the rapid increase in temperature and salinity with decreasing depth.
(c) It is a layer of ocean characterised by the rapid decrease in temperature and salinity due to fresh water discharge by the rivers.
(d) It is a layer of ocean characterised by the rapid decrease in temperature with increasing depth.
53. Consider the following statements with regard to the International Date Line (IDL) :
1. It is a straight imaginary line, which passes through the Pacific Ocean.
2. A traveler crossing the IDL from east to west gains a day.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
54. Recently, the Union government finalized the Damanganga-Pinjal river linking project. With reference to the rivers proposed to be linked, consider the following statements:
1. The Damanganga river flows through western Uttar Pradesh.
2. Pinjal river is a tributary of Yamuna river.
3. In this project, water will be transferred from the water-surplus Damanganga basin to water-stressed regions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
55. With the addition of new sites, Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of Ramsar sites. Which of the following are included in the list of Ramsar Sites in the state of Tamil Nadu?
1. Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary
2. Vembannur Wetland Complex
3. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
56. 82°30′ E has been selected as the ‘standard meridian’ of India. Indian Standard Time is:
(a) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 5 hours and 30 minutes.
(b) behind Greenwich Mean Time by 5 hours and 30 minutes.
(c) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 4 hours and 30 minutes.
(d) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by 7 hours and 30 minutes.
57. With reference to the physical and chemical characteristics of the soil, which of the following statements is not correct?
(a) In a loam soil, clay, silt and sand are found in equal proportions.
(b) Lime in soil helps to preserve structural stability in soils.
(c) Soil acidity is a property related to the proportion of exchangeable hydrogen in the soil in relation to other elements.
(d) In humid climates, greyish or bluish colours reflect the good drainage conditions.
58. With reference to alluvial soils in India, consider the following statements:
1. They are poor in nitrogen but rich in potash.
2. They are not found in the peninsular region.
3. Bhangar soils are less fertile than Khadar soils.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
59. Consider the following pairs:
Ocean currents Characteristic
1. Agulhas current : Cold
2. Humboldt current : Warm
3. Benguela current : Warm
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
60. With reference to monsoon depressions in India, consider the following statements:
1. These can originate over the Bay of Bengal only.
2. Due to the high vertical wind shear present during the Southwest monsoon season, monsoon depressions generally do not intensify into cyclonic storms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
61. With reference to Madden Julian Oscillation, consider the following statements:
1. It is an equatorial traveling pattern of anomalous rainfall that is planetary in scale.
2. Each cycle lasts approximately 30–60 days.
3. In its active phase in the tropics, MJO plays an important role in the occurrence of monsoon rains.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
62. In the context of astronomy, which place has been designated as India’s first ‘dark sky reserve’?
(a) Nainital
(b) Hanle
(c) Shimla
(d) Jaisalmer
63. Consider the following pairs regarding the ocean floor:
Relief feature Characteristics
1. Continental shelf : Shallowest part of the ocean
2. Deep-sea plain : Deepest part of the ocean
3. Atoll : Flat-topped seamount
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) One pair only
(b) Two pairs only
(c) All three pairs
(d) None
64. With reference to river regimes in India, consider the following statements:
1. Himalayan rivers show antecedent and consequent drainage patterns.
2. While the Himalayan rivers have reached their base levels, peninsular rivers are still active and deepening valleys
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
65. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus river:
1. It originates in the Kailash range in the Tibet region.
2. The Indus river basin covers a total of five states and two Union Territories in India.
3. The Gilgit, Dras, and Hunza are its right bank tributaries.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
66. With reference to Indian Monsoons, consider the following statements regarding Tibetan High:
1. Tibetan High is a warm anticyclone located over Tibetan Plateau in the troposphere during the monsoon period.
2. The westward shift of Tibetan High leads to an extension of monsoon in Pakistan and in extreme cases into north Iran.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
67. In the context of India, the term “Market Based Economic Dispatch mechanism”, often seen in the news is associated with
(a) electricity reforms
(b) social media regulations
(c) capital market reforms
(d) public distribution system (PDS) reforms
68. With reference to the course of a river, consider the following statements:
1. Rapids, cataracts and waterfalls can occur at any part of the river course.
2. A river rejuvenation occurs when there is a depression of land or a rise in sea level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
69. In the context of geological time scale, Proterozoic, Archean, and Hadean are:
(a) Eras
(b) Epochs
(c) Periods
(d) Eons
70. Recently, the lumpy skin disease has killed more than one lakh cattle in India. In this context, consider the following statements regarding lumpy skin disease:
1. It is caused by bacteria.
2. It is not a zoonotic disease.
3. It is endemic to India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
71. Consider the following statements:
1. The linear distance of a degree of latitude at the pole is a smaller than that at the equator.
2. The mid-day sun never shines overhead on any latitude beyond the 23½° North and 23½° South.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
72. In the context of science and technology in health, consider the following statements regarding Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets :
1. They can provide partial protection in case of radiation exposure.
2. They contain non-radioactive potassium that can help block the absorption of radiation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
73. Which of the following factors affect ocean salinity?
1. Latitude
2. Longitude
3. Wind
4. Ocean currents
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
74. Which of the following tree species can be typically found in deciduous forests in India?
1. Sal
2. Teak
3. Rosewood
4. Shisham
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
75. In the context of the Indian defense sector, Project 17A has been set up to build
(a) frigates
(b) tanks
(c) unmanned aerial vehicles
(d) submarines
76. Deep inside the Arctic Circle, this Norwegian archipelago is home to the world’s northernmost permanent settlement. Recently it was seen in the news for being the fastest warming place on earth. Strategically, it also holds an important geopolitical position as it controls the gateway from the shallow Barents Sea to the deeper North Atlantic.
Which of the following places is being described in the passage given above?
(a) Svalbard
(b) Norilsk
(c) Puerto Toro
(d) Edmonton
77. Which of the following rivers do not originate in India?
1. Sutlej
2. Yamuna
3. Teesta
4. Subansiri
5. Barak
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 5 only
78. Consider the following pairs:
Hills/Range State
1. Lushai : Nagaland
2. Dafla : Mizoram
3. Barail : Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
79. Recently, a group of edible oil industry associations from Asian countries formed the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA). In this context, which of the following countries are part of this initiative?
1. India
2. Pakistan
3. Sri Lanka
4. Malaysia
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
80. Consider the following statements with reference to peaty soils:
1. Peaty soils are also called Kari soils in Kerala.
2. Organic matter in peaty soils can go up to 50%.
3. They are generally found in regions of low humidity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
81. In the context of the Indian defense sector, consider the following statements regarding VSHORADS:
1. It is a portable air defense system.
2. It is developed in collaboration with Israel.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
82. Which of the following constitute an indirect source of information about the interior of the Earth?
1. Volcanic eruption
2. Meteors
3. Gravity
4. The magnetic field of earth
5. Seismic activity
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 1, 2 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
83. Consider the following statements regarding the laterite soils:
1. These soils develop in areas with high temperatures and high rainfall.
2. These soils are poor in organic matter and rich in iron oxide and potash.
3. These soils have mainly developed in the higher areas of the Indian Peninsular plateau.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None
84. Consider the following statements regarding the National Board for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME):
1. It has been established under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006.
2. Secretary of the Ministry of Micro, Small Medium Enterprises is the ex-officio chairman of the National Board for MSME.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
85. Which of the following statements is correct regarding glacial landforms?
(a) The Mt. Everest is a horn formed by headward erosion of glacier.
(b) The cluster of ‘crag and tail’ in the glacial valley is widely known as the ‘basket of eggs’ topography.
(c) Eskers are boulders transported by ice. (d) Calcite pillar is a common feature of glacial landforms.
86. Consider the following events:
1. Ocean formation
2. Process of photosynthesis
3. Solar winds remove hydrogen and helium from the atmosphere
4. Process of degassing
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
(a) 1-3-2-4
(b) 3-4-2-1
(c) 3-4-1-2
(d) 1-3-4-2
87. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the season of retreating monsoon in India?
(a) The monsoon retreats from the western Rajasthan by the first week of August.
(b) The widespread rain in this season is associated with the passage of cyclonic depressions which originate over the Andaman Sea.
(c) The retreating southwest monsoon season is marked by dark clouds and rise in temperature.
(d) The weather in the retreating monsoon is dry in the eastern part of the Peninsula.
88. In the context of space exploration, the robotic lander “InSight” which has been studying Mars planet for nearly four years is operated by
(a) NASA
(b) European Space Agency
(c) SpaceX
(d) Blue Origin
89. Consider the following statements regarding the Karst topography:
1. Karst regions are generally fertile and carry a thick layer of soil.
2. In India, karst topography is present in the Vindhya region only.
3. Hanging valleys are the landforms found in the Karst region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) None
90. Consider the following statements regarding sea cucumbers:
1. They are invertebrates.
2. They are found only in tropical oceans.
3. They are listed under Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
91. Topographically, the Himalayas can be linearly divided into five parallel ranges from north to south, which is separated by deep valleys and plateaus. In this context, which one of the following bears Mount Everest?
(a) Trans Himalaya
(b) Lesser Himalaya
(c) Outer Himalaya
(d) Great Himalaya
92. Arrange the following vegetation found in the Himalayas according to the ascending order of elevation of occurrence:
1. Spruce
2. Chir Pine
3. Birch
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 2-1-3
(b) 3-2-1
(c) 1-2-3
(d) 1-3-2
93. With reference to the horizontal distribution of salinity in seas and oceans, which of the following statements is correct?
(a) The low salinity trend is observed in the Arabian Sea in comparison to the Bay of Bengal due to high evaporation.
(b) The North Sea, which is located in higher latitudes, records lower salinity due to enormous fresh water influx by rivers.
(c) The Black Sea records very low salinity in comparison to the Red Sea due to enormous fresh water influx by rivers.
(d) The Baltic Sea records high salinity due to more saline water brought by the North Atlantic Drift.
94. In the context of biodiversity, Ghatiana Dwivarna was seen in the news. It is a
(a) crab
(b) butterfly
(c) frog
(d) bird
95. Which of the following statements is correct with reference to Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
(a) The entire island group is of volcanic origin.
(b) Little Andaman is separated from Great Andaman by Duncan Passage.
(c) Mount Thuiller is the highest peak on Andaman Island.
(d) Port Blair, its capital, lies in the North Andaman.
96. Consider the following statements with reference to the Shiwalik mountain range:
1. These are present in all the northern and northeastern states of India except Punjab.
2. Seasonal torrents, called choes, sweep sand and silt down into streambeds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
97. Consider the following statements:
1. Terrestrial planets have higher density than jovian planets.
2. Jupiter has the highest gravity among all the planets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
98. Consider the following pairs:
Place in news Country
1. Lake Urmia : Iran
2. Lake Manasbal : Nepal
3. Lake Manchar : Pakistan
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
99. Both Indian Standard Meridian and Tropic of Cancer pass through which of the following states?
1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Odisha
4. West Bengal
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
100. In the context of disaster management, the Dvorak technique recently seen in the news is used to
(a) estimate cyclone intensity
(b) clean up areas affected by oil spills
(c) prevent nuclear meltdown in disasters
(d) predict earthquakes
ANSWER KEY
1) D
2) D
3) B
4) B
5) D
6) A
7) D
8) B
9) A
10) C
11) D
12) D
13) B
14) C
15) A
16) A
17) D
18) A
19) A
20) C
21) C
22) C
23) A
24) D
25) C
26) B
27) B
28) D
29) A
30) D
31) C
32) A
33) C
34) A
35) C
36) D
37) B
38) D
39) A
40) D
41) D
42) C
43) B
44) B
45) B
46) A
47) C
48) B
49) B
50) C
51) D
52) D
53) D
54) D
55) D
56) A
57) D
58) D
59) A
60) B
61) B
62) A
63) A
64) A
65) B
66) C
67) A
68) A
69) D
70) A
71) B
72) A
73) B
74) A
75) A
76) A
77) C
78) D
79) D
80) A
81) A
82) D
83) A
84) A
85) A
86) C
87) B
88) A
89) D
90) C
91) D
92) A
93) C
94) A
95) B
96) B
97) C
98) B
99) A
100) A