IAS Geography - Questions

IAS PAST QUESTIONS - INDIAN GEOGRAPHY2010

1. The approximate representations of land use classification in India isa. Net area sown 25%; forests 33%; other areas 42%.b. Net area sown 58%; forests 17%; other areas 25%.c. Net area sown 43%; forests 29%; other areas 28%.d. Net area sown 47%; forests 23%; other areas 30%.

2. In India, during the last decade the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant?a. Rice b. Oil Seeds c. Pulses d. Sugarcane

3. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?a. Abundance of magnesium b. Accumulated humusc. Presence of ferric oxides d. Abundance of phosphates

4. Which one of the following is the appropriate reason for considering the Gondwana rocks as most important of rock systems of India?a. More than 90% of limestone reserves of India are found in them.b. More than 90% of India’s coal reserves are found in them.c. More than 90% of fertile black cotton soils are spread over them.d. None of the reasons given above is appropriate in this context.

5. With reference to the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?a. It flows into Gulf of Khambhat. b. It flows into Gulf of Kuchchh.c. It flows into Pakistan and merges with a tributary of Indus.d. It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann of Kuchchh.

6. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?Dam / Lake River

(a) Govind Sagar - Satluj(b) Kolleru Lake - Krishna(c) Ukai Reservoir - Tapi(d) Wular Lake - Jhelum Q. Consider the following statements:1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas.2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book.3. A drug called ‘taxol’ is obtained from Taxus tree is effective against Parkinson’s disease.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3Q. If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impacton India?1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.2. Indo – gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3Q. The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through(a) Rajasthan (b) Punjab(c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Jammu & KashmirQ. Consider the following pairs:Protected Area Well Known for1. Bhiterkanika, Orissa — Salt Water Crocodile2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan — Great Indian Bustard3. Eravikulam, Kerala — Hootak GibbonWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3Q. In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?(a) Montane Wet Temporate Forest (b) Sub – tropical Dry Evergreen Forest(c) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest (d) Tropical Wet Evergreen ForestQ. Tamil Nadu is a leading producers of mill – made cotton yarn in the country. What could be bethe reason?1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State.2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are :(a) Beas and Chenab only(b) Beas and Ravi only(c) Chenab, Ravi and Satluj only(d) Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj and YamunaQ. With reference to the mineral sources of India, consider the following pairs:Mineral 90% National Sources in1. Copper — Jharkhand2. Nickel — Orissa3. Tungsten — Kerala 3Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3Q. An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain cropsthrough area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identifieddistricts of the country. What are those crops?(a) Rice and Wheat only.(b) Rice, wheat and pulses only.(c) Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only.(d) Rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables.Q. India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites.Which of the following statements best describes as to how we should maintain these sites in thecontext of this Convention?(a) Keep all the sites completely inaccessible to man so that they will not be exploited.(b) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and permit tourism and recreation only.(c) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach for a period without any exploitation, withspecific criteria and specific period for each site, and then allow sustainable use of them by



future generations.(d) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous.Sustainable use.Q. Genetically modified “golden rice” has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements.Which one of the following statements best qualifies golden rice?(a) The grains have been fortified with genes to provide three times higher grain yield per acrethan other high yielding varieties.(b) Its grains contain pro – vitamin A which upon ingestion is converted to vitamin A in the humanbody.(c) Its modified genes cause the synthesis of all the nine essential amino acids.(d) Its modified genes cause the fortifications of its grains with vitamin D.Q. Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between themregarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated inboth tropical and subtropical areas.2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Consider the following statements:1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.2. India has four bio-diversity hotspots i.e. Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, WesternGhats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. With reference to the soil conservation, consider the following practices:1. Crop relation 2. Sand fences.3. Terracing . Wind breaksWhich of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 42009Q. In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found?(a) Nilgiri Hills (b) Nicobar Islands(c) Spiti Valley (d) Lakshadweep IslandsQ. Consider the following statements:1. India does not have any deposits of Thorium2. Kerala’s monazite sands contain Uranium.Which of the above statements is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Consider the following statements1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala2. There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Among the following, who are the Agaria community?(a) A traditional toddy tappers community of Andhra Pradesh(b) A traditional fishing community of Maharashtra



(c) A traditional silk-wearing community of Karnataka(d) A traditional salt pan workers community of GujaratQ. Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India?(a) Beas (b) Chenab(c) Ravi (d) SutlejQ. At which of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one ofthem flows towards north and merges with another important river flowing towards Bay ofBengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea?(a) Amarkantak (b) Badrinath(c) Mahabaleshwar (d) NasikQ. In India, which of the following States has the largest inland saline wetland?(a) Gujarat (b) Haryana(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) RajasthanQ. In which one of the following States Lake has India’s largest private sector sea port beencommissioned recently?(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Karnataka(c) Kerala (d) Tamil NaduQ. In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the followingis a non-major port?(a) Kochi (Cochin) (b) Dahej(c) Paradip (d) New Mangalore 52008Q. As per India’s National Population Policy, 2000 by which one of the following years is it ourlong-term objective to achieve population stabilization?(a) 2025 (b) 2035(c) 2045 (d) 2055Q. Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation?(a) Juniper (b) Mahogany(c) Silver fir (d) SpruceQ. Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghatsmeet?(a) Anaimalai Hills (b) Cardamom Hills(c) Nilgiri Hills (d) Shevoroy HillsQ. Consider the following pairs:Tributary River Main River1. Chambal : Narmada2. Sone : Yamuna3. Manas : BrahmaputraWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 3 onlyQ. Consider the following statements:1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. In which one of the following States are Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields located?(a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Meghalaya(c) Manipur (d) Mizoram



Q. Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh?1. Bauxite 2. Dolomite3. Iron ore 4.TinSelect the correct answer using then code given below:(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4Q. On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?(a) Alaknanda (b) Bhagirathi(c) Dhauliganga (d) MandakiniQ. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?Irrigation Project State1. Damanganga : Gujarat2. Girna : Maharashtra3. Pamba : KeralaSelect the correct answer sing the code given below:(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 6Q. Consider the following statements:1. Chikmagalur is well- known for sugar production.2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Projects located?(a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh(c) Uttarakhand (d) RajasthanQ. What is the approximate percentage of persons above 65 years of age in India’s currentpopulation?(a) 14-15% (b) 11-12%(c) 8-9% (d) 5-6%Q. Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentages of rural population toits total population (on the basis of the Census, 2001)?(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Bihar(c) Orissa (d) Uttar PradeshQ. Which of the following are among the million-plus cities in India on the basis of data of theCensus 2001?1. Ludhiana 2. Kochi3. Surat 4. NagpurSelect the correct answer using the code given below:(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only(c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 3 and 4Q. Among the following, which one has the minimum population on the basis of data of Censesof India, 2001?(a) Chandigarh (b) Mizoram(c) Puducherry (d) SikkimQ. With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associates?(a) Chambal (b) Narmada(c) Tapi (d) BhimaQ. In, India, how many States share the coastline?(a) 7 (b) 8



(c) 9 (d) 10Q. Match List-I with List-II & select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-I (Board) List-II (Headquarters)A. Coffee Board 1. BengaluruB. Rubber Board 2. GunturC. Tea Board 3. KottayamD. Tobacco Board 4. KolkataA B C D(a) 2 4 3 1(b) 1 3 4 2(c) 2 3 4 1(d) 1 4 3 2 7Q. Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (b) Arunachal Pradesh(c) Assam (d) MeghalayaQ. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?Waterfalls : River1. Kapildhara Falls : Godavari2. Jog Falls : Sharavati3. Sivasamudram Falls : CauverySelect the correct answer using the code given below:(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3Q. Out of all the Biosphere Reserves in India, four have recognized on the World Network byUNESCO. Which one of the following is not one of them?(a) Gulf of Mannar (b) Kanchejunga(c) Nanda Devi (d) Sundarbans2007Q. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List-I (Town) List-II (River never to it)A. Betul 1. IndravatiB. Jagdalpur 2. NarmadaC. Jabalpur 3. ShipraD. Ujjain 4. TaptiA B C D(a) 1 4 2 3(b) 4 1 2 3(c) 4 1 3 2(d) 1 4 3 2Q. Consider the following statements:1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only.2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Match List-I with List-Ii and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List-I (Aluminium Company) List-II (Location)A. BALCO 1. HirakudB. HINDALCO 2. KorbaC. Indian Aluminium Company 3. Koraput



D. NALCO 4. RenukootA B C D(a) 3 1 4 2(b) 2 4 1 3(c) 3 4 1 2(d) 2 1 4 3 8Q. Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region?(a) Bandhavgarh National Park (b) Dundeli Sanctuary(c) Rajaji National Park (d) Indravati National ParkQ. Which one the following National Highway passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh andOrissa?(a) NH 4 (b) NH 5(c) NH 6 (d) NH 7Q. Consider the following statements:1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines.2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Which one among the following States of India has the lowest density of population?(a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Meghalaya(c) Arunachal Pradesh (d) SikkimQ. Which one of the following rivers originates at Amarkantak?(a) Damodar (b) Mahanadi(c) Narmada (d) TaptiQ. Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located?(a) Hyderabad (b) Bhopal(c) Lucknow (d) Benguluru (Bangalore)Q. Dalbergia species is associated with which one of the following?(a) Cashew nut (b) Coffee(c) Tea (d) RosewoodQ. Out of the four southern States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu,which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States?(a) Andhra Pradesh only (b) Karnataka only(c) Each of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka (d) Each of Tamil Nadu and KeralaQ. In which State is the Guru Shikhar Peak located?(a) Rajasthan (b) Gujarat(c) Madhya Pradesh (d) MaharashtraQ. Where were Shevaroy Hills located?(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Karnataka(c) Kerala (d) Tamil NaduQ. In which one of the following districts, have large reserves of diamond-bearing kimberlitebeen discovered in the recent past?(a) Hoshangabad (b) Raipur(c) Sambalpur (d) Warangal 9Q. Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip?(a) Simlipal National Park(b) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary(c) Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary



(d) India Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National ParkQ. Assertion (A):River Kalinadi is an east-flowing river in the southern part of India.Reason (R): The Deccan Plateau is higher along its western edge and gently towardsThe Bay of Bengal in the East.2006Q. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List-I National Park/ List-II (Near by Cities)Wildlife SanctuaryA. Chandra Prabha 1. JaipurB. Karera 2. JhansiC. Jaisamand 3. AgraD. Nahargarh 4. Varanasi5. UdaipurA B C D(a) 4 1 5 2(b) 5 2 3 1(c) 4 2 5 1(d) 5 1 3 2Q. Consider the following statements:1. Sikkim has the minimum area among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included.)2. Chandigarh has the highest literacy rate among Pondicherry, NCT of Delhi and other UnionTerritories.3. Maharashtra has the highest population after Uttar Pradesh among the 28 Indian States (Delhiand Pondicherry not included).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3(c) 1 only (d) 3 onlyQ. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List-I (Centre of Handicrafts) List-II (State)A. Mon 1. Arunachal PradeshB. Nalbari 2. AssamC. Pasighat 3. MeghalayaD. Tura 4. NagalandA B C D(a) 4 2 1 3(b) 1 3 4 2(c) 4 3 1 2(d) 1 2 4 3Q. Consider the following statements:Assertion (A): The percentage of net sown area in the total area of Andhra Pradesh is lessAs compared to that of West Bengal.Reason (R): The soil of most of the Andhra Pradesh is laterite.In the context of above two statements, which one of the following is correct? 10Q. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List-I (Valley) List-II (State)A. Markha Valley 1. SikkimB. Dzukou Valley 2. Himachal PradeshC. Sangla Valley 3. Jammu and KashmirD. Yumthang Valley 4. NagalandA B C D



(a) 2 4 3 1(b) 3 1 2 4(c) 2 1 3 4(d) 3 4 2 1Q. Which one of the following statements is not correct?(a) Mahanadi River rises in Chhattisgarh (b) Godavari River rises in Maharashtra(c) Cauvery River rises in Andhra Pradesh (d) Tapti River rises in Madhya PradeshQ. Consider the following statements:1. According to the Census 2001, Kerala has the smallest gap in male and female literacy ratesamong the 28 states of India (Delhi and Pondicherry not included).2. According to the Census 2001, Rajasthan has literacy rate above the national average literacyrate.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Consider the following statements:1. Assam shares a border with Bhutan and Bangladesh.2. West Bengal shares a border with Bhutan and Nepal.3. Mizoram shares a border with Bangladesh and Myanmar.Which of the statements given above are correct?(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2, only(c) 2 and 3, only (d) 1 and 3, onlyQ. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?Railway Zone Headquarters(a) North Eastern Railway : Gorakhpur(b) South Eastern Railway : Bhubaneshwar(c) Eastern Railway : Kolkata(d) South East Central Railway : BilaspurQ. Where is the Central Water and Power Research Station located?(a) Khadakwasla (b) Sileru(c) Jamnagar (d) SrisailamQ. Which of the following subjects are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala?1. Ilmetine 2. Zircon3. Sillimanite 4. TungstenSelect the correct answer using the code given below:(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1 and 2 only 11Q. Between which of the following was the ancient tewn of Takshasila located?(a) Indus and Jhelum (b) Jhelum and Chenab(c) Chenab and Ravi (d) Ravi and BeasQ. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?Monastery State(a) Dhankar Monastery : Himachal Pradesh(b) Rumtek Monastery : Sikkim(c) Tabo Monastery : Himachal Pradesh(d) Kye Monastery : Arunachal PradeshQ. From north towards south, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the givenrivers in India?(a) Shyok – Spiti – Zaskar – Satluj (b) Shyok – Zaskar – Spiti – Satluj(c) Zaskar – Shyok – Satluj – Spiti (d) Zaskar – Satluj – Shyok – Spiti



2005Q. According to Census 2001, with on of the following Indian States has the maximumpopulation in India after Uttar Pradesh?(a) West Bengal (b) Maharashtra(c) Bihar (d) Tamil NaduQ. Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I (National Park/ List II (State)Wild-life Sanctuary)A. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary 1. OrissaB. Kangerghat National Park 2. AssamC. Orang Sanctuary 3. ChhattisgarhD. Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Goa5. TripuraA B C D(a) 2 1 5 3(b) 4 3 2 1(c) 2 3 5 1(d) 4 1 2 3Q. Where do the Sahariya tribals, who were recently in the news, live?(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Assam(c) Rajasthan (d) OrissaQ. Consider the following statements:1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk.2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Which are the following statements is not correct?(a) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their northern region.(b) The Anai Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.(c) Tapi river lies to the south of Satpura.(d) The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys are said to be old rift valleys. 12Q. Match items in the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow the lists:List-I (Power Station) List-II (State)A. Kothagudem 1. Andhra PradeshB. Raichur 2. GujaratC. Mettur 3. KarnatakaD. Wanakbori 4. Tamil NaduA B C D(a) 4 2 1 3(b) 1 3 4 2(c) 4 3 1 2(d) 1 2 4 3Q. For which one of the following, is Satara well-known?(a) Thermal power plant (b) Wind energy plant(c) Hydro-chemical plant (d) Nuclear power plantQ. Which one of the following statements is not correct?(a) Rourkela Steel Plant, the first integrated steel plant in the Public Sector of India was set up withthe Soviet Union collaboration.



(b) Salem Steel Plant is a premier producer of stainless steel in India.(c) Maharashtra Elektrosmelt Ltd.(d) Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is a unit of the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd.Q. Gandhi Sagar Dam is a part of which of the following?(a) Chambal Project (b) Kosi Project(c) Damodar Valley Project (d) Bhakra Nangal ProjectQ. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the northand going towards the south?(a) Nallamalai Hills – Nilgiri Hill – Javadi Hills – Anaimalai Hills(b) Anaimalai Hills – Javadi Hills – Nilgiri Hills – Nallamalai Hills(c) Nallamalai Hills – Javadi Hills – Nilgiri Hills – Anaimalai Hills(d) Anaimalai Hills – Nilgiri Hills – Javadi Hills – Nallamalai HillsQ. Which on of the following is not a Biosphere Reserve?(a) Agasthyamalai (b) Nallamalai(c) Nilgiri (d) PanchmarhiQ. Consider the following statements:1. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is liquefied under extremely cold temperatures and high pressureto facilitate storage or transportation in specially designed vessels.2. First LNG terminal in India was built in Hassan.3. Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) are separated from LPG and these include ethane, propane, propane,butane and natural gasoline.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 13Q. Match List-I (Atomic Power Plants/Heavy Water Plants) with List-II (State) and select thecorrect answer using the code given below the lists:List-I List-IIA. Thal 1. Andhra PradeshB. Manuguru 2. GujaratC. Kakrapur 3. MaharashtraD. Kaiga 4. Rajasthan5. KarnatakaA B C D(a) 2 1 4 5(b) 3 5 2 1(c) 2 5 4 1(d) 3 1 2 5Q. For which one of the following items, is Tirupur well-known as a huge exporter to manyparts of the world?(a) Gems & Jewellery (b) Leather goods(c) Knitted Garments (d) HandicraftsQ. Consider the following statements concerning the Indian Railways?1. The Head Quarters of the North Western Railway are located at Jodhpur.2. ‘Indrail pass’ – a travel-as-you-please ticket has been created especially for freedom fighters andsportspersons who have represented India in my game/sport.3. Fairy Queen is a train using the word’s oldest working engine and the Indian Railways conducta journey of wildlife and heritage sites on it.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 2 only (b) 3 only(c) 1 and 2 (d) None



Q. Which of the following States border Uttar Pradesh?1. Pubjab 2. Rajasthan3. Chhattisgarh 4. RajasthanSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4(c) 1 and 4 (d) 1 and 3Q. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Indian cities in the decreasingorder of their normal annual rainfall?(a) Kochi – Kolkata – Delhi – Patna (b) Kolkata – Kochi – Patna – Delhi(c) Kochi – Kolkata – Patna – Delhi (d) Kolkata – Kochi – Delhi – PatnaQ. Consider the following statements:1. Silent Valley National Park is in the Nallamalai range.2. Pathrakkadavu Hydroelectric Project is proposed to be built near the Silent Valley NationalPark.3. The Kunthi river originates in Silent Valley’s rainforests.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 14Q. Consider the following statements:1. Areawise, Chhattisgarh is larger than West Bengal.2. According to the Population 2001 Census, population of West Bengal is larger than that ofChhattisgarh.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Which one of the following in the correct statement on the basis of Census-2001?(a) Bihar has the highest percentage of the Scheduled Castes of its population.(b) The decadal growth of population of India (1991-2001) has been below 20%.(c) Mizoram is the Indian State with the least population.(d) Pondicherry has the highest sex ratio among the Union Territories.Q. Consider the following statements:1. India is the second country in the world to adopt a National Family Planning Programme.2. The National Population Policy of India 2000 seeks to achieve replacement level of fertility by2010 with a population of 111 crores.3. Kerala is the first State in India to achieve replacement level of fertility.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3Q. Which one of the following statements is not correct?(a) There is no definition of the Scheduled Tribe in the Constitution of India.(b) North-East India accounts for a little over half of the country’s tribal population.(c) The people known as Todas live in the Nilgiri area.(d) Lotha is a language spoken in Nagaland.Q. Consider the following statements:1. The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% or its geographical area. Out of the total forestcover, dense forest constitutes around 40%.2. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one-third of the area of India undertree/forest cover.Which of the statements given before above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only



(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 22004Q. Math List I (Minerals) with list II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codesgiven below the lists:List I List IIA. Coal 1. GirdihB. Copper 2. JayamkondamC. Manganese 3. AlwarD. Lignite 4. DharwarA B C D(a) 1 4 3 2(b) 2 3 4 1(c) 1 3 4 2(d) 2 4 3 1 15Q. In which one of the following Union Territories, do the people of the Onge tribe live?(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (b) Dadra and Nagar Haveli(c) Daman and Diu (d) LakshadweepQ. Consider the following crops:1. Cotton 2. Groundnut3. Maize 4. MustardWhich of the above are Kharif crops?(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3(c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4Q. Which one of the following statements is not correct?(a) The largest Buddhist monastery in India is in Assam(b) The language Konyak is spoken in Nagaland(c) The largest river island in the world is in Assam(d) Sikkim is the least – populated State of the Indian UnionQ. Consider the following statements:1. Damodar Valley Corporation is the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India.2. Damodar Valley Corporation includes thermal and gas power stations.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Consider the following statements:Among the Indian States1. Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline2. Gujarat has the highest number of airportsWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 or 2Q. Which among the following National Highway routes is the longest?(a) Agra – Mumbai (b) Chennai – Thane(c) Kolkata – Hajira (d) Pune – MachilipatnamQ. Match List I (National Park/Sanctuary) with List II (State) and select the correct answerusing the codes given below the lists:List I List IIA. Kanger Ghati National Park ChhattisgarhB. Nagerhole National Park HaryanaC. Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary Himachal Pradesh



D. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary KarnatakaA B C D(a) 3 2 1 4(b) 1 4 3 2(c) 3 4 1 2(d) 1 2 3 4Q. Assertion (A):Bangalore receives much higher average annual rainfall than that orMangalore.Reason (R): Bangalore has the benefit of receiving rainfall both from south – west andnorth – east monsoons. 16Q. Consider the following:1. Mahadeo Hills 2. Sahyadri Parvat3. Satpura RangeWhat is the correct sequence of the abode from the north to the south?(a) 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 1, 3(c) 1, 3, 2 (d) 2, 3, 1Q. Lake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajasthan?(a) Bharatpur (b) Jaipur(c) Jodhpur (d) UdaipurQ. Assertion (A):West-flowing rivers of Peninsular India have no deltas.Reason (R) : There rivers do not carry any alluvial sediments.Q. Match List I (Biosphere Reserve) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using thecodes given below the lists:List I List IIA. Similipal 1. SikkimB. Dehong Deband 2. UttaranchalC. Nokrek 3. Arunachal PradeshD. Knachenjunga 4. Orissa5. MeghalayaA B C D(a) 1 3 5 4(b) 4 5 2 1(c) 1 5 2 4(d) 4 3 5 1Q. Consider the following statementsAs per 2001 Census1. the two States with the lowest sex ratio are Haryana and Punjab.2. the two States with the lowest population per sq km of area are Meghalaya and Mizoram.3. Kerala the both the highest literacy rate and sex ratio.Which of the statements give above is/are correct?(a) 3 only (b) 2 and 3(c) 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 3Q. Amongst the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover?(a) Sikkim (b) Goa(c) Haryana (d) KeralaQ. What is the correct sequence of the rivers- Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in thedescending order of their lengths?(a) Godavari – Mahanadi – Narmada – Tapi(b) Godavari – Narmada – Mahanadi –Tapi(c) Narmada – Godavari – Tapi – Mahanadi



(d) Narmada – Tapi – Godavari – Mahanadi 172003Q. The thermal power plant of Bokaro is located in(a) Bihar (b) Chattisgarh(c) Jharkhand (d) OrissaQ. Which amongst the following States has the highest population density as per Census-2001?(a) Kerala (b) Madhya Pradesh(c) Uttar Pradesh (d) West BengalQ. Assertion (A):The eastern coast of India produced more rice than the western coast.Reason (R) : The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast.Q. Assertion (A): Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid-rain.Reason (R) : Oxides of carbon are emitted when coal burns.Q. What is the correct sequence of the rivers - Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in thedescending order of their lengths?(a) Godavari – Mahanadi – Narmada – Tapi(b) Godavari – Narmada – Mahanadi – Tapi(c) Narmada – Godavari – Tapi – Mahanadi(d) Narmada – Tapi – Godavari – MahanadiQ. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?(a) India is the second largest producer of nitrogenous fertilizers in the world.(b) India is the ninth largest steel producing country in the world.(c) India is the second largest producer of silk in the world.(d) India ranks third in the world in coal production.Q. Which one among the following has the largest shipyard in India?(a) Kolkata (b) Kochi(c) Mumbai (d) VisakhapatnamQ. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I (Organisation) List II (Location)A. National Sugar Institute 1. DehradunB. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd. 2. KampteeC. Institute of Military Law 3. PuneD. Institute of National Integration 4. Hyderabad5. KanpurA B C D(a) 3 1 4 2(b) 5 1 4 3(c) 3 4 5 2(d) 5 4 2 3Q. Nanda Devi peak forms a part of(a) Assam Himalayas (b) Kumaon Himalayas(c) Nepal Himalayas (d) Punjab HimalayasQ. Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level?(a) Bangalore (b) Delhi(c) Jodhpur (d) Nagpur 18Q. Consider the following statements:1. India is the original home of the cotton plant.2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increasedproduction.Which of these statements is/are correct?



(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Consider the following statements:1. Molasses is a by-product of sugar production process.2. Bagasse obtained in the sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for the sugarfactories.3. Sugar can only be produced from sugarcane as the raw material.Which of these statements are correct?(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3Q. Consider the following statements:1. Longitude of Jabalpur’s location is between those of Indore and Bhopal.2. Latitude of Aurangabad’s location is between those of Vadodara and Pune.3. Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai.Which of these statements is/are correct?(a) 1 and 3 (b) Only 2(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3Q. Which one among the following Sates is smallest in area?(a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat(c) Karnataka (d) Tamil NaduQ. Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?(a) Delhi (b) Kolkata(c) Jodhpur (d) NagpurQ. Consider the following statements:1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production.2. India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco.Which of these statements is/are correct?(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2Q. Which one of the following statements is correct?(a) Alliance Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines.(b) The Airports Authority of India manages seven of the country’s international airports.(c) The Airports Authority of India is the regulatory organisation for enforcing civil air regulationsin India.(d) It is the function of Directorate General of Civil Aviation to plan and construct runways andterminal buildings and to provide air safety services.Q. Consider the following animals of India:1. Crocodile 2. ElephantWhich of these is/are endangered species?(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 19Q. Which one among the following States has the highest female literacy rate as per the Census2001?(a) Chattisgarh (b) Madhya Pradesh(c) Orissa (d) RajasthanQ. Which one of the following is produced during the formation of photochemical smog?(a) Hydrocarbons (b) Nitrogen Oxides(c) Ozone (d) Methane2002Q. Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India:



1. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW.2. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total.3. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation.3. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation.Which of these statements is/are correct?(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3(c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4Q. The sea cost of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for thegiant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?(a) Goa (b) Gujarat(c) Orissa (d) Tamil NaduQ. With reference to India, which one of the following statements is not correct?(a) About one-third of the areas of the country records more than 750 millimeters of annualrainfall.(b) The dominant source of irrigation in the country is wells.(c) Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in the northern plains of the country.(d) The mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country.Q. Open stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns orspines are commonly found in :(a) Eastern Orissa (b) North-Eastern Tamil Nadu(c) Siwaliks and Terai region (d) Western Andhra PradeshQ. Which one of the following is not a lagoon?(a) Ashtamudi lake (b) Chilka lake(c) Periyar lake (d) Pulicat lakeQ. With reference to Indian agriculture, which one of the following statements is correct?(a) About 90 percent of the area under pulses in India is rainfed.(b) The share of pulses in the gross cropped area at the national level has doubled in the last twodecades.(c) India accounts for about 15 percent of the total area under rice in the world.(d) Rice occupies about 34 percent of the gross cropped area of India.Q. HINDALCO, an aluminium factory located at Renukut owes its site basically to(a) proximity of raw materials (b) abundant supply of power(c) efficient transport network (d) proximity to the market 20Q. The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north tosouth is(a) Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vaigai(b) Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vaigai and Pennar(c) Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vaigai(d) Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vaigai and PennarQ. With reference to Indian transport systems, consider the following statements:1. Indian railway system is the largest in the world.2. National Highways cater to 45 percent of the total road transport demand.3. Among the states, Kerala has the highest density of surface road.4. National Highway No. 7 is the longest in the country.Which of these statements are correct?(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3(c) 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 4Q. The average annual temperature of a meteorological station is 260C, its average annualrainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 90C. The station in question is(a) Allahabad (b) Chennai



(b) Cherrapunji (d) KolkataQ. India’s population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phrase.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I (Period) List II (Phase)A. 1901-1921 1. Steady growthB. 1921-1951 2. Rapid high growthC. 1951-1981 3. Stagnant growthD. 1981-2001 4. High growth with definite of slowdownA B C D(a) 3 1 4 2(b) 1 3 2 4(c) 3 1 2 4(d) 1 3 4 2Q. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List (Mangrove) List (State)A. Achra Ratnagiri 1. KarnatakaB. Coondapur 2. KeralaC. Pichvaram 3. Andhra PradeshD. Vembanad 4. Maharashtra5. Tamil NaduA B C D(a) 2 1 5 4(b) 4 5 3 2(c) 2 5 3 4(d) 4 1 5 2 212001Q. Consider the following statements regarding environmental issues of India:1. Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves.2. The Ganga Action Plan, phase II has been merged with the National River Conservation Plan.3. The National Museum of Natural History at New Delhi imparts non-formal education inenvironment and conservation.4. Environmental Information network for environmental information.Which of these statements are correct?(a) 1, 2 and 2 (b) 1m 2, 3 and 4(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 3 and 4Q. The approximate age of the Aravallis range is(a) 370 million years (b) 470 million years(c) 570 million years (d) 670 million yearsQ. Consider the following statements about the minorities in India:1. The Government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians.Buddhists and Zoroastrians as Minorities.2. The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993.3. The smallest religious minority in India are the Zoroastrians.4. The Constitution of India recognizes and protects religious and linguistic minorities.Which of these statements are correct?(a) 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 4(c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4Q. The largest number of Buddhists is found in(a) Bihar (b) Karnataka(c) Maharashtra (d) Uttar Pradesh



2000Q. Which one of the following statements in not true?(a) Ghaggar’s water is utilised in the Indira Gandhi Canal(b) Narmada rises from Amarkantak region(c) Nizam Sagar is situated on the Manjira river(d) Penganga is a tributary of the GodavariQ. Consider the following statements about the megacities of India:1. Population of each megacity is more than 5 million.2. All the megacities are importance sea ports.3. Megacities are either national or state capitals.Which of these statements are correct?(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3Q. The correct sequence in decreasing order of the four sugarcane producing States in India is:(a) Maharashtra, U.P. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh(b) U.P., Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh(c) Maharashtra, U.P., Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu(d) U.P., Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu 22Q. Consider the following statements:1. Maharashtra has the highest acreage under jawar in India.2. Gujarat is the largest producer of groundnut in India.3. Rajasthan has the largest area of cultivable wasteland in India4. Andhra Pradesh has the highest per hectare yield of maize in India.Which of these statements are correct?(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3(c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 4Q. Which one of the following ports of India handles the highest tonnage of import cargo?(a) Calcutta (b) Kandla(c) Mumbai (d) VisakhapatnamQ. Which one of the following pairs of primitive tribes and places of their inhabitation is NOTcorrectly matched?(a) Buksa : Pauri-Garhwal(b) Kol : Jabalpur(c) Munda : Chhotanagar(d) Korba : KodaguQ. Which one of the following statements is true according to 1991 census data?(a) U.P. has the highest density of population in India(b) Himachal Pradesh has the highest female to male sex ratio in India(c) West Bengal has the highest growth rate of population in India.(d) Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in IndiaQ. Assertion (A): The frequency of floods in North Indian plains has increased during thelast couple of decades.Reason (R): There has been reduction in the depth of river valleys due to depositionof slit.Q. Assertion (A):Ganga plain is the most densely populated part of India.Reason (R) : Ganga is the most harnessed rive or India.Q. Consider the following statements:1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.



4. Kandla & Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.Which of these statements are correct?(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2, 3 and 4(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4Q. Along which one of the following meridians did India experience the first light of the sunriseof the new millennium?(a) 20 30’ W (b) 820 30’ E(c) 920 30’ W (d) 920 30’ E 231999Q. The Rawa offshore block, with great potential for oil, is located in(a) Krishna-Godavari basin (b) Cauvery basin(c) Mahanadi basin (d) Polar-Pennar basinQ. Among which one of the following sets of social/religious groups is the extent of poverty thehighest, as per Government statistic for the nineties?(a) Muslims in Kerala, Gujarat and A.P.(b) Tribals in Bihar, Orissa, M.P. and Maharashtra(c) Scheduled Castes in Punjab, Western U.P., northern Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu.(d) Christians in Gujarat, Maharashtra and AssamQ. The minimum land area recommended for forest cover to maintain proper ecologicalbalance in India is(a) 25% (b) 33%(c) 43% (d) 53%Q. Which one of the following statements is not true of the Konkan Railway?(a) The total length is about 760 km(b) It runs through the states of Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Kerala(c) It is the only rail route that cuts across the Western Ghats(d) The Konkan Railway Construction Company which came into being raised money throughPublic IssuesQ. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I (Resorts) List II (States)A. Chakrota 1. AssamB. Haflong 2. West BengalC. Kalimpong 3. Uttar PradeshD. Kufri 4. Himachal PradeshCodes:A B C D(a) 1 3 2 4(b) 3 1 4 2(c) 3 1 2 4(d) 1 3 4 2Q. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:Lists I (Industries) List II (Industrial Centres)A. Pearl fishing 1. PuneB. Automobiles 2. TuticorinC. Ship building 3. PinjoreD. Engineering goods 4. MarmagaoA B C D(a) 2 1 4 3(b) 2 1 3 4(c) 1 2 4 3



(d) 1 2 3 4Q. The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins,tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in(a) Sunderbans (b) Chilka Lake(c) Gulf or Kachchh (d) Lakshadweep 24Q. The population growth rate in Kerala is the lowest among major Indian states. Which one ofthe following is the most widely accepted reason for this?(a) Kerala has made highest investment in family planning(b) Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India(c) Kerala has invested heavily in promoting literacy and public health and placed high priority onsocial policies.(d) The population pyramid in Kerala has relatively fewer women in the reproductive groupQ. Which one of the following pairs of states and tribes is not correctly matched?(a) Assam : Miri(b) Nagaland : Konyak(c) Arunachal Pradesh : Apatani(d) Madhya Pradesh : LambadaQ. As per 1991 Census, which one of the following groups of Union Territories had the highestliteracy rate?(a) Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli(b) Delhi and Andaman & Nicobar Islands(c) Andaman & Nicobar Islands & Pondicherry(d) Pondicherry and DelhiQ. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I (Rivers) List II (Dams)A. Cauvery 1. AlamattiB. Krishna 2. MetturC. Narmada 3. Gandhi NagarD. Chambal 4. Sardar SarovarA B C D(a) 1 4 2 3(b) 2 1 4 3(c) 2 1 3 4(d) 1 3 4 2Q. Assertion (A): According to statistics, more female children are born each yearThan male children in India.Reason (R): In India, the death rate of male child is higher than that of theFemale child.1998Q. The water pollution is river is measured by the dissolved amount of(a) Chlorine (b) Ozone(c) Nitrogen (d) OxygenQ. What is the correct sequence of the following Indian states in descending order of theirlength of surface roads per 100 km2 of their area?1. Haryana 2. Maharashtra3. Punjab 4. Tamil Nadu(a) 4, 3, 2, 1 (b) 4, 3, 1, 2(c) 3, 4, 1, 2 (d) 3, 4, 2, 1 25Q. Which one of the following sets of states stands to benefit the most from the Konkan



Railway?(a) Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala (b) M.P., Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala(c) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra (d) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil NaduQ. Which one of the following languages belongs to the Austric group?(a) Marathi (b) Ladakh(c) Khasi (d) TamilQ. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I (Minerals) List II (Mining Area)A. Graphite 1. BellaryB. Lead 2. DidwanaC. Salt 3. RampaD. Silver 4. ZawarA B C D(a) 3 4 1 2(B) 1 4 2 3(c) 3 1 4 2(d) 2 3 1 4Q. The discovery of oak flora in 1966 added a new chapter to the history of Indian Sericulture.Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Oak tasar silk.(a) Assam (b) Bihar(c) Manipur (d) OrissaQ. Math List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I (Places) List II (Industries)A. Jamnagar 1. AluminiumB. Hospet 2. Woollen TextileC. Korba 3. FertilizersD. Haldia 4. Cement5. Iron and SteelA B C D(a) 4 3 1 2(b) 2 5 1 3(c) 4 5 2 1(d) 2 1 4 3Q. In the vicinity of Mumbai, a number of specialized towns have been developed. Match thelists of specialisation with towns and select the correct answer using the codes given belowthe lists:List I (Towns) List II (Specialisation)A. Alibag 1. Fishing CentreB. Balapur 2. Holiday resortC. Nhava Shevaaa 3. Petro-Chemical complexD. Ratnagiri 4. PortA B C D(a) 1 3 2 4(b) 2 3 4 1(c) 3 4 2 1(d) 2 1 4 3 26Q. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I (Agricultural products) List II (Foremost producer)A.Cotton 1. Madhya PradeshB. Gram 2.Gujarat



C. Black pepper 3. West BengalD. Pineapple 4. KeralaA B C D(a) 2 1 4 3(b) 2 1 3 4(c) 1 2 4 3(d) 1 2 3 4Q. Some people in Manipur live in houses built on floating islands of weeds and decayingvegetation held together by suspended silk. These islands are called(a) Tipis (b) Burkhans(c) Phoomdis (d) IzbaQ. Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India has rift valley due to down warping?(a) Damodar (b) Mahanadi(c) Son (d) Yamuna1997Q. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I (Climatic conditions) List II (Reason)A. Madras is warmer than Calcutta 1. North-East MonsoonB. Snowfall in Himalayas 2. AltitudeC. Rainfall decreases from West Bengal 3. Western depressionsto PunjabD. Sutlej-Ganga Plain gets some rain in 4. Distance from seaWinter5. LatitudeA B C D(a) 1 2 4 5(b) 4 5 1 3(c) 5 2 4 3(d) 5 1 3 4Q. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I List IIA. Deccan Traps 1. Late cenozoicB. Western Ghats 2. Pre-cambrianC. Aravalli 3. Cretaceous EoceneD. Narmada-Tapi alluvial deposits 4. Cambrian5. PleistoceneA B C D(a) 3 5 1 4(b) 3 1 2 5(c) 2 1 3 4(d) 1 4 2 5 27Q. The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical subtropical zones is(a) 210C (b) 180C(c) 120C (d) 150CQ. What is the correct sequence of the descending order of the following States in respect offemale literacy rates as per the 1991 census?(a) Mizoram (b) Kerala(c) Goa (d) NagalandChoose the correct answer using the codes given below:(a) 2, 3, 1, 4 (b) 2, 1, 3, 4



(c) 2, 3, 4, 1 (d) 1, 2, 4, 3Q. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List I (Minerals) List II (Typical)A. Coal 1. BhandaraB. Gold 2. KaranpuraC. Mica 3. HuttiD. Manganese 4. NelloreA B C D(a) 1 3 2 4(b) 2 3 4 1(c) 3 4 2 1(d) 2 1 4 3Q. According to the latest census figures sex ration in India is(a) declining (b) stable(c) increasing (d) fluctuatingQ. The Alamatti is on the river(a) Godavari (b) Cauvery(c) Krishna (d) MahanadiQ. The canal-carrying capacity of Farrakka is(a) 75,000 Cusecs (b) 70,000 Cusecs(c) 40,000 Cusecs (d) 35,000 CusecsQ. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?(a) Teak : Jammu and Kashmir(b) Deodar : Madhya Pradesh(c) Sandalwood : Kerala(d) Sundari : West BengalQ. Which one of the following is cultivated by transplanting seedlings?(a) Maize (b) Sorghum(c) Onion (d) SoyabeanQ. Which of the following places are known for paper manufacturing industry?1. Yamunanagar 2. Guwahati2. Shahabad 4. BallarpurChoose the correct answer using the codes given below:(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4 28Q. The tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar Islands belongs to the(a) Australoid race (b) Caucasoid race(c) Mongoloid race (d) Negroid raceQ. The following are the major oilseeds produced in India.1. Sesamum 2. Mustard3. Groundnut 4. SoyabeanWhich one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of theirproduction?(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 3, 2, 4, 1(c) 2, 4, 3, 1 (d) 3, 4, 2, 1Q. Match List I (Hazardous industries using child labour leading to the filing of a publicinterest petition in the Supreme Court) with List II (Located at) and select the correctanswer using the codes given below the lists:List I List IIA. Glass Industry 1. Moradabad



B. Brassware Industry 2. MarakpurC. Slate Industry 3. FerozabadD. Handmade Carpet Industry 4. MirzapurA B C D(a) 3 1 2 4(b) 1 3 4 2(c) 3 1 4 2(d) 1 3 2 41996Q. As per the 1991 Census, which one of the following states has a lower population density thanthe other three?(a) Sikkim (b) Nagaland(c) Meghalaya (d) ManipurQ. In the Indian context, the term ‘De-notified tribes’ refers to:(a) tribes which are aboriginals(b) nomadic tribes(c) tribes practicing shifting cultivation(d) tribes which were earlier classified as criminal tribesQ. Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ‘ecological hot spot’?(a) Western Himalayas (b) Easter Himalayas(c) Western Ghats (d) Eastern GhatsQ. High temperature and low pressure over the India Sub-Continent during the summer seasondraws air from the India Ocean leading to the in-blowing of the(a) Southeast Monsoon (b) Southwest Monsoon(c) Trade winds (d) WesterliesQ. ‘Saddle peak’ the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in(a) Great Nicobar (b) Middle Andaman(c) Little Andaman (d) North Andaman 29Q. Assertion (A): Mangroves are very specialized forest eco-system of tropical and sub-tropicalregions bordering certain sea coasts.Reason (R): They stabilize the shoreline and act as bulwark against encroachments by sea.Q. Match List I (Ores) with List II (States where they are mined) and select the correct answerusing the codes given below the lists:List I List IIA. Manganese 1. Madhya PradeshB. Nickel 2. OrissaC. Lead-zinc 3. RajasthanD. Asbestos 4. Andhra PradeshA B C D(a) 1 3 2 4(b) 4 3 2 1(c) 1 2 3 4(d) 4 2 3 1Q. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?1. Idukki : Thermal power station2. Sabarigiri : Hydro-electric project3. Ghatprabha : Irrigation project4. Ramganga : Multipurpose project(a) 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4(c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2



Q. Physico-chemical characteristics of water in water sources undergo changes due to:(a) aquatic macrophytes (b) aquatic fungi(c) effluents (d) evapotranspirationQ. Which one of the following is an important crop of the Barak Valley?(a) Jute (b) Tea(c) Sugarcane (d) CottonQ. Consider the following programmes:1. Afforestation and development of wastelands2. Reforestation and replantation in existing forests3. Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel4. Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area fromdegradation caused by pests and insects.The National Forest Policy of 1988 includes(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 2 and 4(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3Q. Consider the following statements:At the present level of technology available in India, solar energy can be conveniently used to1. supply hot water to residential buildings2. supply water for minor irrigation projects3. provide street lighting4. electricity a cluster of villages and small towns(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct (b) 2 and 4 are correct(c) 1 and 3 are correct (d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct 30Q. Local supply of coal is not available to(a) TISCO, Jamshedpur (b) VSL, Bhadravati(c) HSL, Durgapur (d) HSL, BhilaiQ. Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?(a) North western India and Gangetic West Bengal(b) North western and Western India(c) Western and Southern India(d) Plains of Northern India]Q. “You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because. . .used to be Danish outpost.This quaint town with its fort and a beautiful church, the New Jerusalem, empty streets anddeserted beachfront is a quaint gem.” The place referred to in this quotation lies on the(a) Tamil Nadu coast (b) Kerala coast(c) Karnataka coast (d) Goa coastQ. The Palk Bay lies between(a) Gulf of Kachchh and Gulf of Khambhat (b) Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal(c) Lakshadweep and Maldive Islands (d) Andaman and Nicobar IslandsQ. Consider the following rivers:1. Kishenganga 2. Ganga3. Waingaga 4. PengangaThe correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north-south direction is(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 2, 1, 3, 4(c) 2, 1, 4, 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4Q. Which of the following pairs of states and their important crops are correctly matched?1. Kerala : Tapioca2. Maharashtra : Cotton3. West Bengal : Jute4. Gujarat : Groundnut



(a) 1, 2, and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4Q. As per the 1991 Census, the average size of households in terms of number of persons perhousehold in respects of the given states follows the sequence (highest first, lowest last):(a) Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu(b) Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Kerala(c) Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal(d) Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala1995Q. The word ‘Hindu’ as reference to the people of Hind (India) was first used by(a) the Greeks (b) the Romans(c) the Chinese (d) the ArabsQ. The alpine vegetation in the western Himalayas in found only up to a height of 3000 meterswhile in the eastern Himalayas it is found up to a height of 4000 meters. The reason for thisvariation in the same mountain range is that(a) eastern Himalayas are higher than western Himalayas(b) eastern Himalayas are nearer to the equator and sea coast than western Himalayas(c) eastern Himalayas get more monsoon rainfall than the western Himalayas(d) eastern Himalayas rocks are more fertile than the western Himalayas rocks 31Q. According to the 1991 census, the highest percentage of population in India is to be found inthe age group of(a) 60 years and above (b) 35 to 55 years(c) 25 to 34 years (d) 5 to 14 yearsQ. The palaemagnetic results obtained from India indicated that in the past, the Indian landmass has moved(a) northward (b) southward(c) eastward (d) westwardQ. In which one of the following states of India it is legal for a Hindu male and illegal for aMuslim male to have more than one living wife?(a) Nagaland (b) Mizoram(c) Goa (d) Arunachal PradeshQ. The Indian subcontinent was originally part of huge mass called(a) Jurassic and mass (b) Aryavarta(c) Indiana (d) Gondwana continentQ. Which one of the following does not belong to biosphere reserves set-up so far?(a) Great Nicobar (b) Sunderbans(c) Nanda Devi (d) Gulf of KachchhQ. Which one of the following mountain ranges is spread over only one State in India?(a) Aravalli (b) Satpura(c) Ajanta (d) SahyadriQ. Which one of the following rivers thrice forks into two streams and reunites a few milesfarther on, thus forming the islands of Srirangapattanam, Sivasamudram and Srirangam?(a) Cauvery (b) Tungabhadra(c) Krishna (d) Godavari



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