⦁ Consider the following statements about Savanna type of climate:

It is a transitional type of climate between Equatorial and Desert type.

The temperature in this region varies from 21oC to 32oC.

It is characterised by hot and rainy season throughout the year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

 1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3



Match the following pairs:

Which of the following regions is known as

‘The Big Game Country’?


Steppes or Temperate Grasslands

Savanna or Tropical Grasslands

Equatorial Region

Mediterranean Region

Consider the following statements:

Annual range of temperature of the Steppe type of climate in the northern hemisphere is larger than in the southern hemisphere.

Prairies are found in northern hemisphere while Pampas are found in the southern hemisphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are not

correct?


Temperate Grassland

Region

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Prairies A. Hungary

Pustaz B. Eurasia

Pampas C. North America

Steppes D. Argentina


Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A

b) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B

c) 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B

d) 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A

Neither 1 nor 2



The term ‘Harmattan’ is associated with which of the following?

Warm and dry winds over the Rocky Mountains.

Cold, dry, dusty trade winds over West Africa.

Warm and dry winds over the Alps.

Cold, dry strong wind over France and Spain.

Consider the following statements about

‘Chinook’:

It is the local wind on the eastern slopes of the Rockies.

It is a cold wind.

The wind blows in a south westerly direction to the prairies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

 1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements about the British type of climate:

The cool temperate western margins are under the permanent influence of the Easterlies all- round the year.

The climate is also referred to as North-West European Maritime Climate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements about the natural vegetation in the Steppes:

The continental interiors of Asia with less rainfall have long steppe type of grass.

Towards equator, there is an increase in precipitation which gives rise to a transitional zone of wooded steppes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements about temperate deciduous forests:

They are located in the mid-latitude areas between the polar regions and the tropics.

They have greater lumbering value from a commercial point of view.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements:

Velds have a milder climate as compared to Prairies.

The average precipitation in northern hemisphere is less than the average precipitation in the southern hemisphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Which of the following are important for the commercial viability of timber lumbering?

Homogenous strands of trees

Hardwood yielding trees

Transport facilities

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

 1, 2 and 3



“This type of climate is found on the eastern margins of continents in warm temperate latitudes, just outside the tropics. It is characterized by warm moist summers and cool, dry winter.” The climate described is:

Tropical Monsoon

Laurentian type of climate

China type of climate

British type of climate

Consider the following statements:

Climate is influenced by atmospheric gases, vapors, and insolation.

The variable water content in atmosphere is the reason for different weather.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2



Consider the following statements about the Gulf type of climate:

This type of climate is experienced in the region of Persian Gulf.

This type of climate is found on the west coast of the continents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements:

The rate of decrease of temperature with altitude is constant.

This Lapse rate is usually more in winter than in summer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Match the following sets of pair(s):

Vegetation Warm Temperate Region

Eucalyptus Trees A. China

Parana Pine B. Natal

Palm trees C. Australia

Oak/ Camphor D. Argentina

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A

 b) 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A

c) 1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B

d) 1-C, 2-B, 3-D, 4-A


Consider the following statements:

A steep slope experiences a more rapid change in temperature than a gentle slope.

Mountain ranges having east-west alignment in the northern hemisphere show higher temperature on the north facing slopes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Which of the following sets of pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

Gulf Type of Climate Corn

Natal Type of Climate Cane Sugar

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only


Which of the following statements is not correct with respect to the phenomenon of temperature inversion?

It occurs in hilly areas, when hot days are followed by calm cloudless nights.

The rapid cooling of air over higher ground causes the cold air to flow down the slope.

The temperature of the valley is higher than the slopes above.

It shows a reversal of lapse rate.


Which of following given sets of pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

Local Wind Region

Pampero Argentina

Berg South East Africa

Southerly Buster South Wales

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

Warm Temperate Eastern Margin Climate

Dominant Crop

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

China Type of Climate Wheat

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements on effect on soil on local temperature:

Light soils reflect more heat than darker ones.

Dry soils like sands are more sensitive to temperature changes than wet soils.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2



 Which of the following sets of pair(s) is/are correctly matched?

Hot Desert Associated Cold Current


Sahara Desert Labrador Current

Consider the following statements about convectional rainfall:

This rainfall is most common in tropical and interior temperate areas.

There is intense heating of earth’s surface which leads to the formation of cumulo- nimbus clouds.

The torrential downpours caused by convectional rainfall are very beneficial for agriculture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3



Which of the following factors aids in the formation of a desert?

2. Great Australian Desert

Canaries Current

Latitudinal location

Slope of the mountains

Mojave Desert Californian current

Kalahari Desert Benguela Current


Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

1, 2 and 3 only

3 and 4 only

4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

Continentality

Amount of insolation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1, 2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


With reference to the Pressure belts, consider the following statements:

The Equatorial High-Pressure Belt is known as Doldrums, because it is a zone of calm winds.

The Sub-Tropical High-Pressure Belts have calm and light winds, and are known as Horse Latitudes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

 Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements:

There is no cold season in the trade wind deserts of the world.

Trade wind deserts lie on the Horse latitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statement regarding “Nanopharmaceuticals”:

It represents an emerging field where the sizes of the drug particles work at the microscale.

It offers site-specific targeting of active agents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements with reference to Patagonian Desert:

It is located to the north west of Atacama Desert in South America.

Continentality is the main factor for desert type of climate in this region.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


The term “Sycamore”, recently seen in the news relates to:

It is a nano satellite launched by NASA to study the outer atmosphere of Mars

A private project to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen by the process of electrification.

Quantum Supremacy achieved by Google

Thermo-nuclear process for creating clean energy.


The growth of multinationals can be attributed to which of the following factors?

Improved communications

Increase in tariff barriers

International mobility of capital

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only


Consider the following statements regarding National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA):

It is a statutory body formed under the provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

Its objective is to provide measures for addressing the man and animal conflict.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

 Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Which of the following is/are not the states where reserves of natural gas have been discovered?

Rajasthan

Madhya Pradesh

Meghalaya

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Which of the following correctly describes

‘Sindhu Sudarshan’ military exercise:

It is conducted between the Indian Army and the Nepal Corp

It is conducted to increase synergy between the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force

It is a Naval exercise focusing on Submarine warfare

It is an integrated exercise between Indian Airforce and Indian Navy


Which of the world’s climate regions has the following characteristics?

Xerophytic vegetation is predominant.

Land is generally deficient in humus.

Mist and fog are an important source of nourishment.

Foliage is leathery, waxy, hairy or needle shaped.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Mediterranean Climate

Savannah Climate

Desert Climate

Tundra Climate


Which of the given states has launched India’s first trading programme to combat particulate air pollution?

Maharashtra

New Delhi

Gujarat

Karnataka


With reference to the Polar climate, which of the statements given below is not correct?

The Polar type of climate and vegetation is found mainly north of the Arctic circle.

Ice-caps are confined to the high land of the high latitude regions.

The lowlands in Polar region having ice free months have Taiga vegetation.

Antarctica is the greatest single stretch of ice- cap.


Consider the following statements with reference to the Osaka Declaration of the 14th G20 Summit of 2019:

This declaration has reaffirmed its support for the necessary reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to improve its functions.

The Osaka Track seeks to remove prohibitions on data localization.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

 Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements:

The extreme climates of the interiors of the Deserts make them lifeless regions of the world.

Many important minerals are found in the Deserts which make them economically attractive.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2