Which of the following ocean currents can be characterized as cold oceanic currents?

Labrador

Negative phase of Southern oscillation

High pressure in western Arabian Sea with Somalian current

Good rainfall over Indian subcontinent



Heavy rainfall leading to floods


North Atlantic drift

Gulf stream

Kuroshio

Oyashio

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

1 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following pairs:


Type of soil Characteristic features


Red  Soil Kankar and carbonates, absence of lime


Black Soil Rich in iron and

aluminium, but deficient in nitrogen and phosphorous


Laterite soil Rich in potash but lack

 nitrogen


Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3



Which of the following is/are correctly matched?


Mineral Largest Producer


Manganese Odisha


Copper Gujarat


Zinc Rajasthan


Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3



With reference to the ‘Arctic or Polar climate’, consider the following statements:

Convectional rainfall is generally absent in these regions.

Precipitation is mainly in the form of rain or sleet.

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 air in the soil helps in the process of oxidation which converts nitrogen into a form readily available to the plants.

Movement of water downward due to percolation depends on the texture of the soil.

Which of the statements given above is/are not

correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


With reference to UN-Women, consider the following statements:

It is a United Nations entity which is dedicated to the empowerment of women and gender equity.

It works globally to make the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for women.

It also supports other intergovernmental bodies helping them formulate policies and goals.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3



“It is the most popular tree of the monsoon climate found in Chhattisgarh, MP, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and along the foothills of Himalaya. Its wood is moderately hard, durable and takes a good polish. It is an expensive timber used for doors, cupboards and furniture”. It is:

Sal tree

Shisham tree

Teak tree

Gurjan tree



Consider the following statements with respect to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS):

It is a regular employment-unemployment survey.

It has been launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Its objective is to measure various half-yearly changes in the labour market of urban areas only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3 only

2 only

1 and 3 only



With reference to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), consider the following statements:

It is a policy-making body which works to generate the necessary political will to bring about national legislative and regulatory reforms in various areas including money laundering.

It combats threats to the integrity of the international financial system

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


With reference to Economic Census, consider the given statements:

It provides information of all economic establishments in the country.

It is conducted by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation in India.

The information collected during Economic Census is useful for socio-economic developmental planning at state and district levels.

 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3



Consider the following statements with regard to the Aluminium Industry of India:

India has the highest-grade bauxite, but not the best quality products.

The industry is mainly concentrated in the Eastern part of the country.

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)?

Term Definition


Isohyet A. Line joining places

having same mean annual rainfall


Isobars B. Line joining places

having equal degree of cloudiness


Isonephs C. Line joining places

having equal pressure


Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

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

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

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



Which of the following places are among the major seaports of India?

Nagapattinam

Tuticorin

Kandla

Visakhapatnam

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

2 and 4 only

1 and 3 only

3 and 4 only


Consider the following statements:

The difference between maximum and minimum temperatures of a day gives the diurnal range of temperature.

The ratio between the actual amount of water vapor in the air and the total amount that the air can hold at a given temperature is relative humidity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

 Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


The iron and steel industry uses coking coal, which is obtained from:

Gondwana bituminous coal

Peat

Tertiary bituminous coal

Tertiary lignite coal


Consider the following statements:

Haze is formed due to unequal refraction of light in air of different densities.

Mist is formed when water vapor condenses at ground level.

Fog occurs when water vapor condenses on dust particles and smoke.

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

With reference to Special Economic Zones, consider the following statements:

They were created to promote foreign trade.

They are deemed as foreign territory only for foreign companies.

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:

Cirrus are feathery clouds occurring at high altitudes from ground.

Nimbo-stratus are dark, clearly layered rain clouds.

Cumulo-nimbus are thunder clouds which bring convectional rainfall.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements:

Cotton industry in India got a boost during the American Revolution.

Both Jute and Cotton industries showed a decline just after the independence of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


The report on Ease of Doing Business is released by:

International Monetary Fund

World Bank

AIIB

UNCTAD



Which of the following is/are correctly matched?

Industry Location of industry


 Cotton either at market or near raw material producing areas


Aluminium near market


Iron and Steel near raw material

producing areas


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



Consider the following statements:

Temperate Cyclones move under the influence of the Westerlies.

Anticyclones are areas with high pressure centers, and do not last for more than a day.

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 regard to automobile industry in India:

Government allows 100 percent FDI in automobile industry.

India is a net importer of automobiles.

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 monsoon winds in India:

South-west monsoons are attracted to India due to rapid heating of the landmass in summers.

North-east monsoon winds blow from the subcontinent to Indian ocean and Bay of Bengal.

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:

In India, the maximum usage of natural is in the fertilizer industry.

Fertiliser plants are mostly located close to petroleum refineries.

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:

Winds tend to blow from low pressure to high pressure.

The Coriolis force is highest at the equator and decreases progressively towards poles.

Which of the statements given above is/are not

correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


Consider the following statements, with regard to industrial policy of India:

The first Industrial policy of India focused on production of capital goods.

In 1991 policy, foreign investment was encouraged upto 100 percent.

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:

Land gets heated slowly because it is a larger, denser mass.

Water gets heated quickly because it is transparent.

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 states have the maximum wind energy potential:

Gujarat

Uttarakhand

Assam

Madhya Pradesh


Consider the following statements:

The visible white light has the least effect on climate.

Ultraviolet rays cause sunburn if one is exposed directly for too long.

Infrared radiation can penetrate even dust and fog.

Which of the statements given above is/are not

correct?

1 only

3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Which of the following is/are incorrectly

matched?


Nuclear Power Plant State


Kakrapara Tamil Nadu


Narora Karnataka


Jaitpur Maharashtra


Select the correct answer using the code given below:

3 only

1 and 3 only

 1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements:

The Troposphere is characterized by precipitation and clouds.

Stratosphere lies above the ionosphere and is cold, cloudless with high density air.

The Ionosphere makes radio transmission possible over long distances.

Which of the statements given above is/are not

correct?

1 and 2 only

3 only

2 only

2 and 3 only


Which of the following are disadvantages of thermal power plant over hydroelectric power plants?

Thermal power plants have longer gestation period

They cause more pollution

They are available in adverse weather conditions.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

1 only

2 only


Consider the following statements about coniferous forests:

Almost all conifers are evergreens

They are broad leaf

There is little undergrowth

Which of the statements given above is/are not

correct?

1 and 2 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Consider the following statements, with respect to oil production in India:

The first oil discovery in independent India was made in Gujarat.

Bombay high is the largest oil producing area of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2


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Buran and Blizzard winds are:

Land and sea breezes

Warm and humid summer winds in Canada

Cold, northerly polar winds

Winter winds in the valleys of the Alps


Crude oil is mainly found in:

Sedimentary rocks of marine origin

Metamorphic rocks in wetland areas

Metamorphic rocks of marine origin

Sedimentary rocks in wetland areas


 Consider the following statements about the Cool Temperate Continental Climate:

This is experienced in both northern and southern hemispheres.

The predominant vegetation of this climate is evergreen coniferous forests.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Which among the following is a non- conventional and commercial source of energy?

Fuel Wood

Wind

Solar

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3


Which of the following crops are grown in the Savanna type of climate?

Oil palm

Cocoa

Cotton

Sisal hemps

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3 only

2 and 4 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4