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
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⦁ 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
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⦁ 1, 2 and 3
⦁ Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
Mineral Largest Producer
⦁ Manganese Odisha
⦁ Copper Gujarat
⦁ Zinc Rajasthan
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ “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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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.
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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?
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⦁ 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
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