⦁ 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
⦁ Consider the following statements with reference to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
⦁ It is a non-governmental organization that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future.
⦁ India has seen expansion in solar photovoltaic employment in 2018, while China, the US, Japan and the European Union have seen a declining trend in this sector.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
⦁ 1 only
⦁ 2 only
⦁ Both 1 and 2
⦁ Neither 1 nor 2
⦁ With reference to the Hot Desert and Subtropical Steppe climate, consider the following statements:
⦁ There is high diurnal range of temperature.
⦁ Rainfall is highly variable.
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 statements about
‘placer deposits’ is correct?
⦁ It is the minimum amount that one needs to keep in a bank account.
⦁ They are deposits of aluminium in river beds
⦁ They are sedimentary deposits found in alluvial sands.
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⦁ Deposits of gold in Gold Monetization Scheme are called placer deposits.
⦁ Consider the following statements with respect to Sirocco:
⦁ It is a cold wind that blows from Central Europe to the Northern and Central regions of Africa.
⦁ It is responsible for causing blood rain in the regions of Europe.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
⦁ 1 only
⦁ 2 only
Both 1 and 2
⦁ Neither 1 nor 2
⦁ With reference to Samadhi Buddha statue, consider the following statements:
⦁ It is depicted in the position of the Abhaya Mudra.
⦁ Abhaya Mudra is the posture of reassurance, blessing and protection.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
⦁ 1 only
⦁ 2 only
⦁ Both 1 and 2
⦁ Neither 1 nor 2
⦁ Winter rain is the characteristic feature of which of the following types of climate?
⦁ Mediterranean type
⦁ Savannah type
⦁ Laurentian type
⦁ China type
⦁ Which of the following countries has recently recognized forests as living entities?
⦁ Brazil
⦁ Costa Rica
⦁ El Salvador
⦁ Nicaragua
⦁ Which of the following sets of pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
Winds Region
⦁ Mistral Adriatic Coastal Region
⦁ Bora Rhone Valley
⦁ Khamsin Egypt and Malta
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
⦁ 1 only
⦁ 3 only
⦁ 1 and 2 only
⦁ 1, 2 and 3
⦁ With respect to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), consider these statements:
⦁ It is an acute onset of fever along with mental confusion, disorientation or coma.
⦁ Outbreak of this disease in Bihar has been linked with eating of unripe litchi fruit on an empty stomach.
⦁ Hypoglycin A is a naturally occurring amino acid found in the unripe litchi that causes severe vomiting.
⦁ It generally affects people of old age.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
⦁ 1, 2 and 3 only
⦁ 2, 3 and 4 only
⦁ 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
⦁ Which of the following sets of pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
Index Plant Climate Type
⦁ Teak China Type
⦁ Cactus Hot Desert Type
⦁ Olive Mediterranean Type
⦁ Spruce Cool Temperate Continental Type
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
⦁ 1, 2 and 3 only
⦁ 1, 2 and 4 only
⦁ 2 and 4 only
⦁ 2, 3 and 4 only
⦁ Consider the following statements with respect to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs):
⦁ Abujh Maria is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group of Odisha.
⦁ District level committees have no role to play in the welfare of the PVTGs..
⦁ PVTGs are entitled to the habitat rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA).
Which of the statements given above is/are not
correct?
⦁ 1 only
⦁ 2 and 3 only
⦁ 1 and 2 only
⦁ 3 only
⦁ These are treeless regions found in the Arctic and on the tops of mountains, where the climate is cold and windy, and rainfall is scant. Lands are covered with snow for much of the year, but summer brings bursts of wildflowers. The region describes which of the following types of climate:
⦁ British Type
⦁ Mediterranean Type
⦁ Savannah Type
⦁ Tundra Type
⦁ NASAMS-II, recently seen in the news is a/an:
⦁ Air to Air Missile System
⦁ Surface to Air Missile System
⦁ Air to Surface Missile System
⦁ Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
⦁ Consider the following statements with respect to the vegetation in the Mediterranean region:
⦁ Vegetation is naturally luxuriant with large trees and thick canopy.
⦁ Growth of the vegetation is almost restricted to winters due to rain and mild temperatures.
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 respect to “one nation, one ration card” system:
⦁ The beneficiaries can buy food grains at subsidized rate from a ration shop in any part of the country.
⦁ Aadhar linkage is not mandatory to avail benefits under this scheme.
⦁ A migrant will be allowed to buy a maximum of 50% of the family quota.
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
⦁ Soil formation is influenced by which of the following factors?
⦁ Parent Material
⦁ Physical agents
⦁ Climate
⦁ Land use practices
⦁ Time
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
⦁ 1, 3 and 4 only
⦁ 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
⦁ 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
⦁ All of the above
⦁ Which of the following regions has all the three subtropical, temperate and alpine vegetation?
⦁ Eastern Himalayan region
⦁ North Western Himalayan region
⦁ Gangetic plains
⦁ Assam region
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
⦁ 1 and 2 only
⦁ 2 and 3 only
⦁ 1 and 4 only
⦁ 1 and 3 only
⦁ Consider the following statement with regards to “Burst of Monsoon” in India:
⦁ The suddenness and abruptness of the Indian monsoon is known as the “burst of monsoon”.
⦁ Burst of monsoon is closely related to the development of a warm-core upper cyclonic condition over Tibetan Highlands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
⦁ 1 only
⦁ 2 only
⦁ Both 1 and 2
⦁ Neither 1 nor 2
⦁ With reference to ‘Laurentian Climate’, consider the following statements:
⦁ It is an intermediate between the British and the Siberian type of climate.
⦁ It is found only in two regions namely the North American and the Asiatic region.
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
“Reserved forests in India”:
⦁ These forests are under the direct supervision of the government.
⦁ 1 and 2 only
⦁ 1 and 5 only
⦁ 1, 3 and 4 only
⦁ 3, 4 and 5 only
⦁ These soils contain a high percentage of soluble salts, but have low moisture content and low water retaining capacity. If irrigated, they give high agricultural returns. The soil mentioned here is:
⦁ Black soil
⦁ Red soil
⦁ Desert soil
⦁ Laterite soil
⦁ Which of the following sets pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
⦁ Local people are allowed to collect fuel- wood/timber and graze their cattle without
causing serious damage to the forest.
Climatic phenomenon
Impact on Indian Monsoon
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
⦁ El-Nino Weak monsoon causing droughts
⦁ 1 only
⦁ 2 only
⦁ Both 1 and 2
⦁ Neither 1 nor 2
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