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1.Deep oceanic trenches can be formed in which of the following cases ?

A.Convergent Plate boundary

B.Divergent Plate boundary

C.Transform Plate boundary

D. Both A and B

2.choose the correct option :

A. oyygen is the highest constituent of Earth’s crust

B.Iron is the highest constituent of Whole earth.

C.Both A and B are correct

D. Both A

3.find the i

A. Igneous rock are

B. igneous rocks are huge reservoir of fossils ( oil extraction ).

C.Both A and B are correct

D. Both A and B are incorrect.

4.Which of the following

A. Rockies North America

B. Andes (South America )

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Convergent Plate boundary



D. Both A and B


oyygen is the highest constituent of Earth’s crust


Both A and B are correct

D. Both A and B are incorrect .

3.find the incorrect statement :

A. Igneous rock are primary rocks .

igneous rocks are huge reservoir of fossils ( oil extraction ).



4.Which of the following



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and B are incorrect .

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primary rocks .


is not a Young Fold Mountain :


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C. Mt Fujiyama ( Africa )

D.Alps (Europe ).

5.choose the incorrect match ( wind

A.chinook

B.Levanter

C.Norwester/ Kalbaisakhi

D.Fohn- cold

6.chooser the correct statement :

A.East coast of south America is characterized by the presence of Humboldt Current (Peru current ).

B. Benguila current is one of the factor in the

C.Sargasso sea is a no current zone and lies

D.All the above options are incorrect .

7.Convectional rain, Thundering , lightening , ( mainly in equatorial region ) are associated with which type of clouds:

A.Nimbostratus

B. Cirrus cloud

C.Stratocumulus

D. Cumulonimbus

8.choose the incorrect option :

A.corriolis force is zero at the poles and highest at the centre .

B.winds in northern hemisphere deflects towards right due to coriolis force

C. winds in

D.All the above options are correct.

9.choose the

1. Detroit city (USA )


Mt Fujiyama ( Africa )

D.Alps (Europe ).

choose the incorrect match ( wind

A.chinook – warm- Rockies

B.Levanter- cold – spain

ester/ Kalbaisakhi

cold – Alps(Europe).



Benguila current is one of the factor in the


All the above options are incorrect .

Convectional rain, Thundering , lightening , ( mainly in equatorial region ) are associated with which type of clouds:

A.Nimbostratus

B. Cirrus cloud

C.Stratocumulus

Cumulonimbus


corriolis force is zero at the poles and highest at the centre .

in northern hemisphere deflects towards right due to coriolis force

in southern hemisphere deflects towards left due to coriolis force


9.choose the correct match( place

1. Detroit city (USA ) –


Mt Fujiyama ( Africa )

choose the incorrect match ( wind

Rockies

spain

ester/ Kalbaisakhi- India and Bangladesh

Alps(Europe).



Benguila current is one of the factor in the



Convectional rain, Thundering , lightening , ( mainly in equatorial region ) are associated with which




hemisphere deflects towards left due to coriolis force


correct match( place

(a) Iron and steel


choose the incorrect match ( wind – nature –

India and Bangladesh


Benguila current is one of the factor in the formation of Sahara desert.

C.Sargasso sea is a no current zone and lies in the Pacific ocean.







correct match( place – industry )

(a) Iron and steel


region )

India and Bangladesh


formation of Sahara desert.

in the Pacific ocean.








formation of Sahara desert.

in the Pacific ocean.















2.Kimberley (South Africa )

3.Pittsburg (USA)

4.Manchester (UK)

A. 1-c 2-d 3

B. 1-c 2-

C. 1-c 2-b 3

D. 1-b 2-

10.coffee bowl

A.Cuba

B.India

C.Argentina

D.Brazil

11.Ruhr in Germany is known for :

A.Iron and steel

B. Coal fields

C.cotton textile

D.Cement industries


A.Congo river

B.Limpopo

C.victoria fall lies in

D.Highest peak of Africa is Mt Aconcagua situated in Tanzania.

13.which of the following are Baltic states :

A.finland , Latvia , Lithuania


2.Kimberley (South Africa )

3.Pittsburg (USA) –

4.Manchester (UK) –

d 3-a 4-b

-a 3-d 4-b

b 3-a 4-d

-d 3-a 4-c

10.coffee bowl of the world ? :

C.Argentina


A.Iron and steel

Coal fields

C.cotton textile

D.Cement industries

find the incorrect statement :

Congo river cuts the equator twice .

Limpopo river cuts the tropic of Capricorn twice .

C.victoria fall lies in Zambezi

Highest peak of Africa is Mt Aconcagua situated in Tanzania.

which of the following are Baltic states :



2.Kimberley (South Africa )- ( b) Cotton

(c) Automobiles

(d) Diamond mining

b

d

of the world ? :


find the incorrect statement :

cuts the equator twice .

river cuts the tropic of Capricorn twice .

Zambezi river.





( b) Cotton textile

(c) Automobiles

(d) Diamond mining

cuts the equator twice .





(d) Diamond mining








B.Latvia, Estonia ,

C.Norway, Estonia , Latvia

D.Finland, Norway,Lithuania

14. 5.choose the incorrect match ( ocean currents of Pacific ocean ) :

A.Kuroshio current

B.California current

C.Alaska current

D.All are correct

15.find the incorrect match :

A.Ludhiana

B.Ahemedabad

C.Kanpur-

D.Cuttack

16.Match the following :

i.Nhava shewa

ii.Riverine port

iii.Tidal port

iv.Gateway of Karnat

A).i-c, ii-b, iii

17.consider the following places and the industries located there :

1.Aligarh-

2.Jalandhar

3.Cochin-

4.Anand-


Latvia, Estonia , Lithuania



5.choose the incorrect match ( ocean currents of Pacific ocean ) :

A.Kuroshio current – Warm

B.California current –cold

C.Alaska current – cold

D.All are correct


Ludhiana- Beas

B.Ahemedabad- Sabarmati

-Ganga

D.Cuttack-Mahanadi


i.Nhava shewa – a)Kandla port

ii.Riverine port – b)Mumbai port

iii.Tidal port – c)Kolkata (Haldia) port

Gateway of Karnatka

b, iii-d, iv-a

consider the following places and the industries located there :

- Locks

.Jalandhar- sports goods

ship building

Milk and its products


Lithuania




Warm

cold

cold


Sabarmati


a)Kandla port

b)Mumbai port

Kolkata (Haldia) port

ka – d)New Mangalore port

a B). i-b, ii-c, iii


sports goods

ship building

Milk and its products



Kolkata (Haldia) port

d)New Mangalore port

, iii-a, iv-d




d)New Mangalore port

C). i-a, ii-b, iii





b, iii-c, iv-d D



d D). i-c, ii-a, iii


a, iii-b, iv-d

d

Find the correct one :

A.1,3,4

B.1,2,4

C.1and 4 only

D.all are correct

18.find the incorrect match about Indian tribes :

A.Irula- Tamilnadu

B.Gonds-

C.Minas-Rajasthan

D.Apatamis

19.find the incorrect match (hill stations )

A.Mukteshwar

B.Kalimpong

C.Panchgani

D.Ranikhet

20.Which Indian state is famous for its Sandalwood ?

A.Madhya Pradesh B.Assam

21. Which of the following provides support for continental drift theory?

1. Jig – Saw fit of continents on either side of Atlantic Ocean2. Distribution of fossil3. Rocks of same age across the ocean4. Placer deposits.

Choose the correct answer from the following code:

(A) 1 and 3

(B) 1, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4


Find the correct one :

B.1,2,4

C.1and 4 only

D.all are correct


Tamilnadu

MP

Rajasthan

D.Apatamis- J&K


A.Mukteshwar- Maharashtra

B.Kalimpong- West Bengal

C.Panchgani- Maharashtra

D.Ranikhet- Uttarakhand


A.Madhya Pradesh B.Assam

Which of the following provides support for continental drift theory?

Saw fit of continents on either side of Atlantic OceanDistribution of fossil Rocks of same age across the ocean

deposits.


(A) 1 and 3

(B) 1, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 2 and 4




Maharashtra

West Bengal

Maharashtra

Uttarakhand


A.Madhya Pradesh B.Assam C.Karnataka


Saw fit of continents on either side of Atlantic Ocean

Rocks of same age across the ocean






C.Karnataka D.West Bengal



Rocks of same age across the ocean





D.West Bengal










(D) All the above

22. Arrange the following atmospheric gases in decreasing order of their concentration:

1. Argron 2. oxygen 3. Carbon dioxide4. Neon

Choose the

(A) 2>1>4>3

(B) 2>4>3>1

(C) 2>1>3>4

(D) 4>3>1>2

23. Which of the following is not a warm local wind?

(A) Fohn

(B) Chinook

(C) Bora

(D) Sirocco

24. The temperature of a place

(A) Air Mass

(B) Ocean currents

(C) Longitude

(D) Altitude

25.choose the incorrect statement :

A.Tropical cyclone are found in Trade wind belt, between 8

B.Tropical cyclones have larger area (diameter) as comparison to temperate cyclone

C.Tropical cycone formed only over the oceans and only in summer.

D.Temperate cyclones can form both in summer and winter.

26.The first metro Rail was introduced in India in

A.Mumbai

B.Kolkata

C.Chennai

D.Delhi


All the above

Arrange the following atmospheric gases in decreasing order of their concentration:

Carbon dioxide

Choose the correct answer from the following code

(A) 2>1>4>3

(B) 2>4>3>1

(C) 2>1>3>4

(D) 4>3>1>2

Which of the following is not a warm local wind?

(B) Chinook

(D) Sirocco

The temperature of a place

(A) Air Mass

(B) Ocean currents

(C) Longitude

(D) Altitude

choose the incorrect statement :






A.Mumbai

B.Kolkata

C.Chennai



correct answer from the following code


The temperature of a place remain unaffected by which of the following











remain unaffected by which of the following












A.Tropical cyclone are found in Trade wind belt, between 8-20 degree northa and south .




26.The first metro Rail was introduced in India in ________ on october 24, 1984 ?





20 degree northa and south .



________ on october 24, 1984 ?



remain unaffected by which of the following ?



________ on october 24, 1984 ?





27.Which is deepest Landlocked port of India ?

A.Paradip ,Odisha

B. Cochin Port,Kerela .

C.Ennore port ,Tamilnadu

D.Vishakhapatnam /Vizag port, Andhra Pradesh.

28.Choose the incorrect match :

A.city of castles

B.city of Raillies

C.Boston of India

D.City of weavers

29.consider the following statements about Indian state of forest

1.Total forest cover is 7,08,273 sq km / 21.54 % of the total geographical area of country.

2.forest and tree cover combined is 8,02,088 sq km / 24.39 %

3.MP has the largest forest cover in the country follow

4.In terms of percentage , Lakshadeep (90.33 %) has highest forest cover, followed by Mizoram (86.27 %) and Andaman and Nicobar Island (81.73 %) .

5.India ranks 10

6. Indian state of forest report (ISFR)

Find the correct statement :

A.1,2,3 only

B.1,2,3,4,5

C.1,3,5,6

D.All statements 1,2,3,4,5,6, are correct.

30.consider the following statements :

1. longitudnal

2. Latitudnal

3.India stretches 2933 Km from North to South and 3214 Km East to west .

4.India has total 8 Land neighbours.

Choose the

A.1 and 2 only.

B.1,2,3 only



A.Paradip ,Odisha

B. Cochin Port,Kerela .




A.city of castles- Madurai

B.city of Raillies- Delhi

Boston of India- Ahemedabad

City of weavers- panipat






5.India ranks 10th in world , with 24.4 (24.39) % of land under fore

Indian state of forest report (ISFR)


A.1,2,3 only

B.1,2,3,4,5


consider the following statements :

longitudnal extent of India

Latitudnal extent of India

.India stretches 2933 Km from North to South and 3214 Km East to west .

dia has total 8 Land neighbours.

Choose the correct statement :

A.1 and 2 only.

B.1,2,3 only






Madurai

Ahemedabad

panipat






in world , with 24.4 (24.39) % of land under fore

Indian state of forest report (ISFR)




extent of India - 8o 4' N to 37

extent of India-68o 7' E to 97



statement :










Indian state of forest report (ISFR)-releases every year .



4' N to 37o 6 N

7' E to 97o 25’ E








3.MP has the largest forest cover in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Chattisgarh

4.In terms of percentage , Lakshadeep (90.33 %) has highest forest cover, followed by Mizoram (86.27


releases every year .

6 N

25’ E




29.consider the following statements about Indian state of forest report (ISFR)


2.forest and tree cover combined is 8,02,088 sq km / 24.39 % of total geographical area .

ed by Arunachal Pradesh and Chattisgarh


in world , with 24.4 (24.39) % of land under forest and tree cover .



report (ISFR)-2017


of total geographical area .



st and tree cover .




of total geographical area .




C.All are correct.

D.all statements A B C D are incorrect .

31.consider the following

1.Dodda betta is the highest peak of peninsular India .

2.Anaimudi is the highest peak of nilgiri hills

3.Dhupgarh is the highest peak of satpuda range.

4.Gurushikhar is the highest peak of Aravali Mountains on which Mount Abu is situated.

Choose the

A.3, 4 only

B.1,3,4 only.

C.all are correct.

D.2,3,4 only.

32. consider the following matches regarding naming of shifting cultivation in different regions :

i) podu – Andhra Pradesh

ii) Onam

iii) Bewar

iv) Milpa –

v) Roca- Brazil

vi) Ray in Vietnam

viii) Ladang in Mexico

ix) Jhum –

find the INCORRECT option

A)i ,ii, iv and v

B) iii only

C) iv and viii only

D) all are correct.

33. . consider the following festival and the regions where they are celebrated :


C.All are correct.


consider the following

Dodda betta is the highest peak of peninsular India .

.Anaimudi is the highest peak of nilgiri hills

hupgarh is the highest peak of satpuda range.


Choose the correct statement :

A.3, 4 only

B.1,3,4 only.

C.all are correct.

D.2,3,4 only.

consider the following matches regarding naming of shifting cultivation in different regions :

Andhra Pradesh

ii) Onam – Kerela

iii) Bewar- Madhya Pradesh

– Malaysia

Brazil

vi) Ray in Vietnam


– Assam


A)i ,ii, iv and v

B) iii only

viii only

D) all are correct.

consider the following festival and the regions where they are celebrated :



consider the following statement





statement :


Andhra Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh






statements :

























i) Tawang festival

ii)Hornbill festival

iii) Bihu festival

iv) Pongal Festival

v)Onam festival

vi) Sangai festival

vii) Jallikattu Bull taming sports

viii) chath Pooj

FIND THE INCORRECT STATEMENT :

A.I ,iii and v

B. only iv and ii

C. iv and v only

D. all are correct.

34.choose the

A.Brahamputra is called Red river.

B. called Tsangp

C.It is largest river in India.

D.In Assam , it is joined by Teesta river.


1. Narmada and Tapti are

2.Narmada is longest west fl

3.Dhuan Dhar water fall near Jabalpur is on Tapti river.

4.Narmada flows through 2 Indian through 3 Indian States (MP, Maharashtra, Gujarat, ) before reaching Arabian Sea.

Find the correct

A.1,2,4 only .

B.1,2,3 only.


i) Tawang festival- Arunachal Pradesh

ii)Hornbill festival – Nagaland

iii) Bihu festival- Assam

iv) Pongal Festival – Tamilnadu

v)Onam festival- Kerela

vi) Sangai festival- Manipur

vii) Jallikattu Bull taming sports

viii) chath Pooja – Mainly Bihar and adjoining states


I ,iii and v

only iv and ii

iv and v only

all are correct.

34.choose the incorrect


B. called Tsangpo in Tibet and Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh, Jamuna in Bangladesh.




1. Narmada and Tapti are

2.Narmada is longest west fl


Narmada flows through 2 Indian through 3 Indian States (MP, Maharashtra, Gujarat, ) before reaching Arabian Sea.

correct statement :

A.1,2,4 only .

B.1,2,3 only.


Arunachal Pradesh

Nagaland

Assam

Tamilnadu

Kerela

Manipur

vii) Jallikattu Bull taming sports – Tamilnadu

Mainly Bihar and adjoining states


incorrect statement about Brahampurta river :


o in Tibet and Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh, Jamuna in Bangladesh.




1. Narmada and Tapti are the west flowing rivers of India and flows through rift valley.

2.Narmada is longest west flowing river of peninsular India flows between Vindhyas and satpuda.


Narmada flows through 2 Indian states , that is MP and Gujarat only, However Tapi/Tapti river flows through 3 Indian States (MP, Maharashtra, Gujarat, ) before reaching Arabian Sea.

statement :


Arunachal Pradesh

Tamilnadu



statement about Brahampurta river :




the west flowing rivers of India and flows through rift valley.

owing river of peninsular India flows between Vindhyas and satpuda.


states , that is MP and Gujarat only, However Tapi/Tapti river flows through 3 Indian States (MP, Maharashtra, Gujarat, ) before reaching Arabian Sea.























states , that is MP and Gujarat only, However Tapi/Tapti river flows

states , that is MP and Gujarat only, However Tapi/Tapti river flows

C.1 and 4 only.

D.1 and 2 only.

36. .find the

A) Santhals

B) Shompens

C) Kharia-

D) Chenchus

37.find the

A) Nameri

B) Kanha-

C) Pench-

D) Dudhwa

38. At Which of the following place CORAL REEF do not finds :

A) Lakshadeep

B) Andaman and Nicobar

C) Gulf of Kutch

D) Sunderban Delta

39. Hailey’s Comet reappers after ?

A) 76 years

B) 86 years

C) 74 years

D) 72 years

40.consider the following statement ?

1.Mangroves are Salt tolerating plants


C.1 and 4 only.

D.1 and 2 only.

36. .find the incorrect

Santhals- west Bengal , odisha and Bihar.

B) Shompens - Great Nicobar Island.

- MP

Chenchus- North East

.find the incorrect match about following tiger reserves

Nameri – Arunachal Pradesh

- MP

-MP

D) Dudhwa- UP

. At Which of the following place CORAL REEF do not finds :

A) Lakshadeep


C) Gulf of Kutch

Sunderban Delta

. Hailey’s Comet reappers after ?

76 years

B) 86 years

C) 74 years

D) 72 years

.consider the following statement ?



incorrect match regarding Tribes and the state in which if founds :

west Bengal , odisha and Bihar.

Great Nicobar Island.

North East

match about following tiger reserves

Arunachal Pradesh







match regarding Tribes and the state in which if founds :

west Bengal , odisha and Bihar.

Great Nicobar Island.

match about following tiger reserves







match about following tiger reserves :









2.Mangroves are predominant along the eastern Coast than on western Coast

3. Sundarbans is the largest Mangrove forest in

4.Mangrove plants have pneumatophores, which are called Ariel roots (specialized for gaseous exchange).

Find the i

A)1 only

B) 2 and 4 only

iii) 1,2 and 3

D) none

41. Find the incorrect statement

A) trade winds

B) westerlies blow from 30 degree to 60 degree latitude in each Hemisphere.

C)23.5 degree latitude in each hemisphere is regarded as Horse latitude.

D) area between 5 deg

42. Consider the following crops :

1. Bajra

2.gram

3.sugarcane

4.barley

5.Rice

6.Wheat

7.Jowar

Which of these are

(a) 2 ,4 and 6

(b) 2 , 4, 6




4.Mangrove plants have pneumatophores, which are called Ariel roots (specialized for gaseous exchange).

Find the incorrect Statement :

B) 2 and 4 only

iii) 1,2 and 3 only

Find the incorrect statement

A) trade winds blow from 30 degree north and 30 degree south latitude towards equator respectively.


23.5 degree latitude in each hemisphere is regarded as Horse latitude.

D) area between 5 degree north to 5 degree south is called Doldrums.


3.sugarcane

Which of these are Rabi

and 6

6 and 7




4.Mangrove plants have pneumatophores, which are called Ariel roots (specialized for gaseous

Statement :

Find the incorrect statement

blow from 30 degree north and 30 degree south latitude towards equator respectively.



ree north to 5 degree south is called Doldrums.


Rabi crops?



3. Sundarbans is the largest Mangrove forest in the world.








the world.





















(c) 1, 2 ,3,5,6

(d) 2, 3 and 6


A.Project Tiger was launched in 1

B.At present , there are 50 Tiger reserves in the country ,authority under Min of envir

C.India is home to 70 % of tigers in the world.

D.Panna tiger reserve in MP is largest Tiger reserve in India.

44.Vishnuprayag in Garhwal Himalayas is the meeting place of :

A.Alaknanda and Pindar river

B. Alaknanda a

C. Alaknanda and Nandakini river

D. Alaknanda and D


A.India’s integrated test range Missile testing facility is located in Abdul Kalam island

B.Earlier it was known as wheeler Island

C.it lies off the coast of Karnatka, 100 Km from Bengaluru.

D.in 2015, it was renamed in the Honour of Late president Dr Abdul Kalam Azad.

46. Find the correct option regarding tributaries of Godavari river :

A.Manjira, Penganga, Wardha, Indravati, Waingan

B. Manjira, Penganga, Wardha, Indravati, Wainganga, Koyna.

C. Manjira, Penganga, Wardha, Indravati, Ghatprabha, Sabari.

D, Manjira, Penganga, Wardha, Ghat prabha, Malprabha, Wainganga, Sabari.

47. Which of following statement is true about the


1, 2 ,3,5,6

, 3 and 6


A.Project Tiger was launched in 1

At present , there are 50 Tiger reserves in the country ,authority under Min of envir





Alaknanda and Mandakini river

Alaknanda and Nandakini river

D. Alaknanda and Dhauli








Manjira, Penganga, Wardha, Indravati, Wainganga, Koyna.

Manjira, Penganga, Wardha, Indravati, Ghatprabha, Sabari.

Manjira, Penganga, Wardha, Ghat prabha, Malprabha, Wainganga, Sabari.

Which of following statement is true about the



A.Project Tiger was launched in 1st april 1973, (now it is a centrally sponsored scheme).

At present , there are 50 Tiger reserves in the country ,authority under Min of environment and forest and climate change .





nd Mandakini river

Alaknanda and Nandakini river

hauli-ganga river













april 1973, (now it is a centrally sponsored scheme).

At present , there are 50 Tiger reserves in the country ,onment and forest and climate change .




anga river













At present , there are 50 Tiger reserves in the country , managed by NTCA(national tiger conservation onment and forest and climate change .







A.Manjira, Penganga, Wardha, Indravati, Wainganga, Sabari.




Which of following statement is true about the Ecotone?




managed by NTCA(national tiger conservation onment and forest and climate change .






ga, Sabari.






managed by NTCA(national tiger conservation








a. It is meeting place of two different eco systemsb. It is meeting place of two same eco systemsc. Density of species is very low hered. All of

48. What is the meaning of coral bleaching?a. Paling of coral color or b. Impacts of excessive seac. Both a and bd. None of the above

49. What does the high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) indicates?a. High level of Microbial Pollutionb. Low level of Microbial Pollutionc. Absence of Microbial Pollutiond. Water is fully pure.

50. Consider following statement about the estuaryI) Estuary isII) This area is highly pIII) west flowing Indian rivers form estuaries.IV) Cauvery is one of example of estuary forming river. Which of above the statements is/are true?a. I) onlyb. II) onlyc. I) , II) d. III)

51. Consider the following

1.Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.

2.Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.

Which of the statements

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2


It is meeting place of two different eco systemsIt is meeting place of two same eco systemsDensity of species is very low here

the above

What is the meaning of coral bleaching?Paling of coral color or Impacts of excessive seaBoth a and b None of the above

What does the high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) indicates?High level of Microbial PollutionLow level of Microbial PollutionAbsence of Microbial PollutionWater is fully pure.

Consider following statement about the estuaryEstuary is place where the river fresh waThis area is highly pwest flowing Indian rivers form estuaries.Cauvery is one of example of estuary forming river.

Which of above the statements is/are true?I) only II) only

and III)

Consider the following

Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes.

Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.

Which of the statements

(a.) 1 only

(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2



What is the meaning of coral bleaching?Paling of coral color or decline in zooxanthellae due to climate changeImpacts of excessive sea trade on fishing industry

None of the above

What does the high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) indicates?High level of Microbial PollutionLow level of Microbial PollutionAbsence of Microbial Pollution Water is fully pure.

Consider following statement about the estuaryplace where the river fresh wa

This area is highly productive west flowing Indian rivers form estuaries.Cauvery is one of example of estuary forming river.

Which of above the statements is/are true?

Consider the following statements


Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?



What is the meaning of coral bleaching? decline in zooxanthellae due to climate change

trade on fishing industry

What does the high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) indicates?High level of Microbial Pollution Low level of Microbial Pollution

Consider following statement about the estuaryplace where the river fresh water meets with ocean water

west flowing Indian rivers form estuaries. Cauvery is one of example of estuary forming river.

Which of above the statements is/are true?

statements:



given above is/are correct?


It is meeting place of two different eco systems It is meeting place of two same eco systems

decline in zooxanthellae due to climate changetrade on fishing industry

What does the high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) indicates?

Consider following statement about the estuary ter meets with ocean water

Cauvery is one of example of estuary forming river.



given above is/are correct?



decline in zooxanthellae due to climate change

What does the high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) indicates?

ter meets with ocean water




decline in zooxanthellae due to climate change







(d.) Neither 1 nor 2

52. The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of:

1.Endemic plant and animal

2.Threatened plant and animal species.

3.Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a.) 1 and 3

(b.) 2 only

(c.) 2 and 3

(d.) 3 only

53. Consider the following areas:

1.Bandipur

2.Bhitarkanika

3.Manas

4.Sunderbans

Which of the above are Tiger Reserves?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) l, 2, 3 and 4

54. Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by

(a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen

(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

(c) ozone and carbon dioxide



The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of:

Endemic plant and animal

Threatened plant and animal species.

Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.


(a.) 1 and 3

(b.) 2 only

.) 2 and 3

(d.) 3 only

Consider the following areas:

Bandipur

Bhitarkanika

Sunderbans


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) l, 2, 3 and 4

Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by






Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots,




Consider the following areas:








species present in the biodiversity hotspots,








The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and










Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by :







(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide

55. Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?

(a) Ecotone

(b) Ecological niche

(c) Habitat

(d) Home range

56. Photochemical smog is a resultant o

(a) NO2, 03 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight

(b) CO, 02 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight

(c) CO, CO2 and N02 at low temperature

(d) High concentration of N02, O3 and CO in the evening

57. Lichensymbiotic association of

A.algae and bacteria

B.algae and fungi

C.bacteria and fungi

D.fungi and mosses

58. How is La Nina different from El Nino?

(a.) La Nina is characteriz(Peru).

2. El Nino has adverse effect on southclimate.


(a.) 1 only



Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?

(a) Ecotone

(b) Ecological niche

(c) Habitat

(d) Home range

Photochemical smog is a resultant o





Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of

algae and bacteria

B.algae and fungi

bacteria and fungi

fungi and mosses

How is La Nina different from El Nino?

(a.) La Nina is characterizcharacterized by the presence of unusually warm ocean current off western coast of South America

2. El Nino has adverse effect on south


(a.) 1 only




Photochemical smog is a resultant o





s, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of


characterized by the presence of the presence of unusually warm ocean current off western coast of South America

2. El Nino has adverse effect on south





Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among:





s, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a


the presence of unusually cold ocean the presence of unusually warm ocean current off western coast of South America

2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La




f the reaction among:





unusually cold ocean the presence of unusually warm ocean current off western coast of South America

west monsoon of India, but La





f the reaction among:




unusually cold ocean currentthe presence of unusually warm ocean current off western coast of South America

west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon


Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an


current whereas El Nino is the presence of unusually warm ocean current off western coast of South America

Nina has no effect on monsoon


Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an


whereas El Nino is the presence of unusually warm ocean current off western coast of South America



the presence of unusually warm ocean current off western coast of South America


(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2


59. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?

1. They are

2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.

3. They are well

4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2, 3 and 4

(c) 1 and 4

(d) 2 and 3 only

60. What is die difference between asteroids and comets?

1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.

2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbitbetween Venus and Mercury.

3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.


(a.) 1 and 2 only

(b.) 1 and 3 only

(c.) 3 only

(d.) 1, 2 and 3

61.find the correct


(b.) 2 only

(c.) Both 1 and 2


Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?

1. They are generally red in colour.


3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.



(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2, 3 and 4

1 and 4

(d) 2 and 3 only

What is die difference between asteroids and comets?

1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.




(a.) 1 and 2 only

(b.) 1 and 3 only

(c.) 3 only

and 3

find the correct statement :



generally red in colour.


developed in Rajasthan and UP.




1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky




statement :









2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbit










2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly







s of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly











A. Acc to census 2011 , highest SC population in India.

B.Mizoram have highest percentage of ST population in India , however MP has highest ST

C.Punjab,Chandigarh,Haryana,Delhi and Puducherry have no ST population.

D.All the above statements are correct.

62.find the incorrect statement (census 2011)

A.census 2011

B.Bihar has highest

C.Lowest population density state is

D.Overall (states +UTs), Delhi has highest population density.

63.Find the correct statement :

A. Tropical wet evergreen forests are found in areas over 250 cm rainfal

B.In India , these are found in Western Ghats, hilly areas of North East , Andaman and Nicobar islands.

C.Rosewood, mahogamy, Ebony, etc are trees found in such forests .

D.All statements are correct.

64.Which valley in India is known for its badland

A.Jhelumvalley

B.beas valley

C.Indus valley

D.Chambal valley.

65.Bhutan shares border with how many Indian States :

A.5

B.4

C.6

D.3


Acc to census 2011 , highest SC population in India.





census 2011- population density of India is 382 persons/sq. km

B.Bihar has highest popula









A.Jhelumvalley

B.beas valley

C.Indus valley

D.Chambal valley.

Bhutan shares border with how many Indian States :


Acc to census 2011 , Punjab has highest percentage of SC population in India highest SC population in India.





population density of India is 382 persons/sq. km

population density











Punjab has highest percentage of SC population in India






tion density followed by West Bengal

C.Lowest population density state is Mizoram.












followed by West Bengal





64.Which valley in India is known for its badland topography :







population density of India is 382 persons/sq. km.

followed by West Bengal


A. Tropical wet evergreen forests are found in areas over 250 cm rainfall.



topography :


Punjab has highest percentage of SC population in India , However





, However UP has

B.Mizoram have highest percentage of ST population in India , however MP has highest ST population.


population.


66.find the wrong statement about Kyoto protocol :

A.this protocol was adopted in 1997 in Kyoto, Japan.

B.it entered into force in 2005.

C.this protocol is related to the conservation of Ozone layer.

D.it is related to the green house gases and Global warming.

67.Dachingham wild

A.Hangul.

B.one horn Rhino.

C.Tiger.

D.Nilgiri Tahr.

68.Find the incorrect statement :

A. Kuttanad in kerela is the lowest altitude in india

B.Indian Standard Time meridian passes through 6 states

C.Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian statesRajasthan,MP,

D.Udaipur city in Tripura is closest to Tropic of cancer in India.

69. find the incorrect statement

a) Downs grassland

b) pampas

c) Campos

d) Cerrado

70.find the incorrect

A.It is a water distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

B.it was brokered by world bank .


find the wrong statement about Kyoto protocol :


ntered into force in 2005.



Dachingham wildlife sanctuary is known for :

A.Hangul.

B.one horn Rhino.

D.Nilgiri Tahr.

Find the incorrect statement :



C.Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian statesRajasthan,MP,Chattisgarh,Jharkhand,WB,Tripura,Mizoram.


find the incorrect statement

a) Downs grassland—Australia

b) pampas—Argentina

c) Campos—Brazil

Cerrado- South Africa

70.find the incorrect statement about Indus water treaty :






ntered into force in 2005.



life sanctuary is known for :

Find the incorrect statement :



C.Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian statesChattisgarh,Jharkhand,WB,Tripura,Mizoram.


find the incorrect statement

Australia

Argentina

South Africa

statement about Indus water treaty :











C.Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian statesChattisgarh,Jharkhand,WB,Tripura,Mizoram.











B.Indian Standard Time meridian passes through 6 states – UP,MP,Chattisgarh,Odisha,Telangana,AP.

C.Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states- Gujarat, Chattisgarh,Jharkhand,WB,Tripura,Mizoram.







UP,MP,Chattisgarh,Odisha,Telangana,AP.








C. This treaty was signed in 1965 in Karachi between Indira Gandhi and Ayub Khan after India Pakistan war .

D.Under thipermission for India and

71. . find the incorrect one

a) western ghats are higher & conti

b) eastern ghats are lower & discontinuous due to passing of major peninsular rivers

c) western coastal plains are broader than eastern coastal plains

d) most of major peninsular river have their source in western ghat.

72. The 6th edition of and which country?

A.Indonesia

B. Brazil

C. Sri Lanka

D. Myanmar

73. Which state government has recently made vaccinations compulsory for school admissions?

A. Karnataka

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Kerala

74. Which state government has launched Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) project to promote organic farming?

A.Punjab

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. West Bengal

D.Assam


C. This treaty was signed in 1965 in Karachi between Indira Gandhi and Ayub Khan after India Pakistan war .

D.Under this treaty, Indus permission for India and




western coastal plains are broader than eastern coastal plains


72. The 6th edition of and which country?

Indonesia

C. Sri Lanka

D. Myanmar


Karnataka

Himachal Pradesh

C. Uttar Pradesh

Which state government has launched Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) project to promote organic farming?

A.Punjab

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. West Bengal


C. This treaty was signed in 1965 in Karachi between Indira Gandhi and Ayub Khan after India

s treaty, Indus Jhelum and Chenab are marked as western rivers with limited water use permission for India and Sutlej, Ravi and Beas were marked as Easte






72. The 6th edition of annual joint military exercise ‘Garuda Shakti


Which state government has launched Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) project to promote



m and Chenab are marked as western rivers with limited water use , Ravi and Beas were marked as Easte

a) western ghats are higher & continuous range




annual joint military exercise ‘Garuda Shakti





m and Chenab are marked as western rivers with limited water use , Ravi and Beas were marked as Easte

nuous range




annual joint military exercise ‘Garuda Shakti






m and Chenab are marked as western rivers with limited water use , Ravi and Beas were marked as Eastern rivers without any limit on I




annual joint military exercise ‘Garuda Shakti-2018’ has started between India





m and Chenab are marked as western rivers with limited water use rn rivers without any limit on I


2018’ has started between India




C. This treaty was signed in 1965 in Karachi between Indira Gandhi and Ayub Khan after India –

m and Chenab are marked as western rivers with limited water use rn rivers without any limit on India.




ndia.



75. India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the Thar Link Express till Jan, 2021. It connects which cities?

A) Jaipur -

B) Jodhpur

C) Jaisalmer

D) Barmer

76. Which regiment of Indian Army celebrated its 250th rais

A) Maratha Light Infantry

B) Rajputana Rifles

C) Dogra Regiment

D) Sikh Light Infantry

77. Who has taken charge as the new foreign secretary of India?

A) Sanjay Kothari

B) Vijay Keshav Gokhale

C) Nripendra Misra

D) A.K. Dhasmana

78. Who has been re

A) Shahabuddin Ahmed

B) Fakhruddin Ahmed

C) Abdul Hamid

D) Tarique Rahman

79.___________A.MalaysiaB.IndinesiaC.PhillipinesD.Singapore.


75. India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the Thar Link Express till Jan, 2021. It connects which

- Lahore

B) Jodhpur - Karachi

C) Jaisalmer - Quetta

D) Barmer – Hyderabad


) Maratha Light Infantry

B) Rajputana Rifles

C) Dogra Regiment

D) Sikh Light Infantry


A) Sanjay Kothari


C) Nripendra Misra

D) A.K. Dhasmana

78. Who has been re-elected as the President of Bangladesh?


B) Fakhruddin Ahmed

C) Abdul Hamid

D) Tarique Rahman

___________ withdraw from International Criminal CourtA.Malaysia B.Indinesia C.Phillipines D.Singapore.



Hyderabad


) Maratha Light Infantry



elected as the President of Bangladesh?


withdraw from International Criminal Court
















76. Which regiment of Indian Army celebrated its 250th raising day on Feb 4th?



withdraw from International Criminal Court :



ing day on Feb 4th?




80. World's largest solar park named 'Shakti Sthala' was recently launched in?

A) Karnataka

B) Odisha

C) Tamilnadu

D) Andhra Pradesh

81. Which film won the 'Best Picture' award at the 90th Academy Awards?

A) Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

B) The Shape of Water

C) Call Me By Your Name

D) Darkest Hour

82. Kirshna Kumari Kolhi has become the first

A) Pakistan

B) Bangladesh

C) Afghanistan

D) Malaysia

83. India’s first Aviation multiA. ChandigarhB.Gurgaon.C.Delhi. D.Chennai 84. Who has become the first Indian architect to win the prestigious 45th Pritzker Prize?

A) Balkrishna Doshi

B) Amarjeet Sinha

C) Dinesh Singh

D) Ajay Bhatia

85.Which Nation tops the 2018



A) Karnataka

B) Odisha

C) Tamilnadu

D) Andhra Pradesh





D) Darkest Hour


A) Pakistan

B) Bangladesh

C) Afghanistan

D) Malaysia

dia’s first Aviation multiA. Chandigarh B.Gurgaon.

D.Chennai

84. Who has become the first Indian architect to win the prestigious 45th Pritzker Prize?

A) Balkrishna Doshi

B) Amarjeet Sinha

C) Dinesh Singh

D) Ajay Bhatia

Which Nation tops the 2018








dia’s first Aviation multi-skill development cen


Which Nation tops the 2018 Global happiness Index :





82. Kirshna Kumari Kolhi has become the first-ever Hindu Dalit woman Senator in?

skill development cen


Global happiness Index :




ever Hindu Dalit woman Senator in?

skill development centre opens in


Global happiness Index :






tre opens in :









A.Norway.

B.Finland .

C.Australia

D.Switzerland.

86. HARIMAU SHAKTI 2018A.Indo-MB.Indo-IndonesiaC.Indo-SrilankaD.Indo-Myanmar 87. World's largest solar park to come up in A.Gujarat.B.MaharashtraC.MP D.Andhra Pradesh. 88. Delhi Launches 'Mission Buniyaad' To Improve Students' Learning Skills of A.classes 3 to 9B.clsses4-C.classes-D.classes 6 89. _________________has been A.Anish KapoorB. Bhanu Pratap SharmaC.S Jaishankar.D. Vinay Sheel Oberoi 90.Recently Cinema. A.Shashi Kapoor.B.Rajesh KhannaC. Shri Vinod KhannaD.Rima Lagoo 91. World's oldest person Nabi Tajima passes away at 117A.USA B.China C.Korea D.Japan 92. Which portal has been launched by MSME ministry for women entrepreneurs? A) Udyam Meet B) Udyam Sakhi


A.Norway.

B.Finland .

C.Australia

D.Switzerland.

HARIMAU SHAKTI 2018Malaysia Indonesia Srilanka Myanmar

World's largest solar park to come up in A.Gujarat. B.Maharashtra

D.Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi Launches 'Mission Buniyaad' To Improve Students' Learning Skills of A.classes 3 to 9

-10 -3-8

D.classes 6-12

_________________has been A.Anish Kapoor

Bhanu Pratap SharmaC.S Jaishankar.

Vinay Sheel Oberoi

90.Recently __________was awarded the

A.Shashi Kapoor. B.Rajesh Khanna

Vinod KhannaD.Rima Lagoo

World's oldest person Nabi Tajima passes away at 117

Which portal has been launched by MSME ministry for women entrepreneurs? A) Udyam Meet B) Udyam Sakhi


HARIMAU SHAKTI 2018, __________Military exercise:

World's largest solar park to come up in

Delhi Launches 'Mission Buniyaad' To Improve Students' Learning Skills of

_________________has been appointed chairman of Bank Board

Bhanu Pratap Sharma

Vinay Sheel Oberoi

__________was awarded the

Vinod Khanna


Which portal has been launched by MSME ministry for women entrepreneurs?


, __________Military exercise:

World's largest solar park to come up in :


appointed chairman of Bank Board

__________was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke






appointed chairman of Bank Board

Dadasaheb Phalke







appointed chairman of Bank Board Bureau

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian

World's oldest person Nabi Tajima passes away at 117, she hails from:



Delhi Launches 'Mission Buniyaad' To Improve Students' Learning Skills of children from

Bureau (replacing Vinod Rai ).

Award for his contribution to Indian

, she hails from:



children from

(replacing Vinod Rai ).


children from

(replacing Vinod Rai ).


C) Udyam Saheli D) Udyam Sathi 93. India successfully conducted the test of which Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), in Pokhran, Rajasthan? A) Shaurya B) Akash C) Nag D) Agni 94. ___________A. Gauri SheoranB.Sania MirzaC.Sania NehwalD.Virat Kohli 95. President Ameenah Guribpresident of __________A.TanzaniaB.South AfricaC.ZimbaweD.Mauritious 96. Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice ______________A.Rajinder SacharB.Bhushan singhC.Pratap Singh.D.Dalbeer Singh. 97.Theme of World Autism awareness day Day (2 april 2018) ?A.Women against autismB.world without C. Empowering women and girls with autismD.Autism 98.World Health Day ?A.7 AprilB.7 April C.8 MarchD.8 April 99. for the first time in the country a sanitary pad dispensing machine was installed inA.Gatiman B.Rajdhani ExpressC.Gareeb Rath D.Kaveri express


C) Udyam Saheli D) Udyam Sathi

93. India successfully conducted the test of which Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), in Pokhran, Rajasthan? A) Shaurya

___________made brand ambassador for Haryana's health programmesGauri Sheoran

B.Sania Mirza C.Sania Nehwal D.Virat Kohli

President Ameenah Guribpresident of __________A.Tanzania B.South Africa C.Zimbawe D.Mauritious

Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice ______________passes awayA.Rajinder Sachar B.Bhushan singh C.Pratap Singh. D.Dalbeer Singh.

97.Theme of World Autism awareness day Day (2 april 2018) ?A.Women against autismB.world without Autism

Empowering women and girls with autismD.Autism-a campaign to end .

98.World Health Day ?A.7 April

C.8 March

for the first time in the country a sanitary pad dispensing machine was installed inA.Gatiman Express B.Rajdhani Express C.Gareeb Rath D.Kaveri express


93. India successfully conducted the test of which Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), in Pokhran,

made brand ambassador for Haryana's health programmes

President Ameenah Gurib-Fakimpresident of __________

Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice passes away

97.Theme of World Autism awareness day Day (2 april 2018) ?A.Women against autism

Autism Empowering women and girls with autism

a campaign to end .

98.World Health Day ?

for the first time in the country a sanitary pad dispensing machine was installed in




Fakim (Africa’s only female head of state

Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Human rights activist

97.Theme of World Autism awareness day Day (2 april 2018) ?

Empowering women and girls with autism





Africa’s only female head of state

Human rights activist







Africa’s only female head of state

Human rights activist






Africa’s only female head of state) resigns , She




, She was

for the first time in the country a sanitary pad dispensing machine was installed in which Train:

which Train:

100.CM of which Indian state becomes the longest serving ?A.SikkimB.NagalandC.ManipurD.Tripura


CM of which Indian state becomes the longest serving ?A.Sikkim B.Nagaland C.Manipur D.Tripura


CM of which Indian state becomes the longest serving ?


















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