1.Which geological era include permo-carboniferous glaciations?
a.Archaeozoic
b.Palaeozoic
c.Mesozoic
d.Cenozoic
Ans : b
2. Consider the following statements:
1.Palaeozoic era started about 600 million years ago
2.Reptiles eveolved during Carboniferous period.
3.Permian was the longest period in Palaeozoic era.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a.1 & 2 only
b.2 & 3 only
c.1 & 3 only
d.1,2 & 3
Ans : a
3.The condition of high temperature and high moisture do not co-exist in which one of the following types of climatic regions?
a.Savanna
b.Prairie
c.Monsoon
d.Mediterranean
Ans : b
4. Consider the following statements:
1.Slow cooling usually leads to coarse crystalline texture in rocks.
2.In acdic igneous rocks about 65% or more silica is found.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
5.Which one of the following is a geostationary satellite?
a.Landsat
b.Insat
c.IRS
d.SPOT
Ans : b
6. Consider the following statements:
1.Weathering changes the character of the rock without dislocating it.
2.Crystalline rocks are more susceptible to physical weathering than sedimentary rocks.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
7.Which drainage pattern is characteristic of bolson in arid and semi-arid regions?
a.Annular
b.Centripetal
c.Trellis
d.Radial
Ans : b
8.The residual hills that stand out at the end of a karst cycle of erosion are called
a.Bornhardts
b.Inselbergs
c.Monadnocks
d.Hums
Ans : d
9.Which one of the following statement is not correct?
a.J.W.Powell postulated the concept of “base level”
b.The maximum downward limit for a river to deepen its valley is called its base level.\
c.Dead sea is an example for ultimate base level.
d.In reality, base level may be gently sloping curve.
Ans : c
10. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I List II
(Terms/features) (Associated with)
A.Erratic 1.Underground caves
B.Ventifacts 2.River course
C.Tombolo 3.Wind action
D.Yazoo 4.Glacial deposition
5.Sea wave deposition
Code :
A B C D
a. 4 3 5 2
b. 3 4 1 5
c. 4 1 5 2
d. 5 3 1 4
11. Consider the following statements:
1.Jet streams are high altitude,high speed mid-latitude wind systems.
2.Jet streams follow a zigzag path.
3.Normally a jet stream is thousands of km in length and hundreds of km in width.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 3 only
c. 2 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : d
12. Consider the following statements:
1.Hadley cell is a feature of thermally driven atmospheric circulation.
2.Heat islands are a temperature phenomena associated with urban areas,especially at nights.
3.Anabatic wind is a local wind blowing up-valley in the afternoon,especially in summer.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 & 3 only
c. 1 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
13. Consider the following statements:
1.Planetary winds are affected by Coriolis force.
2.Local winds have constant speed and constant direction.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d
14.Which one of the following is used in large quantities in the manufacture of ammonium sulphate fertilizers?
a.Apatite
b.Dolomite
c.Gypsum
d.Pyrite
Ans : c
15. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I List II
(Clouds) (Characteristics)
A.Cirrus 1.Dense tall clouds that produce thunderstorm
B.Stratus 2.Blanket like clouds that cover large areas.
C.Cumulonimbus 3.Fibrous high altitude detached clouds
D.Cirrostratus 4.Composed of ice crystals that cause formation of halos around sun and moon.
5.Globular masses of clouds in groups with clear sky in between.
Code :
A B C D
a. 3 2 1 5
b. 3 5 1 4
c. 1 3 5 4
d. 3 2 1 4
Ans : d
16.Which one of the following statement is not correct?
a.Rime is a depsit of ice crystals formed when fog of supercooled water droplets come into contact with temperature of below freezing point.
b.Radiation fog is formed by strong turbulent mixing in cloudy weather especially over the hill tops.
c.The term mackerel sky is used for the sky covered with cirrocumulus or altocumulus clouds.
d.The critical temperature at which an unsaturated air parcel becomes saturated is called “dew point”
Ans : b
17. Consider the following pairs:
Dam/Power project River
1.Kishau : Alaknanda
2.Koteshwar : Bhagirathi
3.Nangal : Satluj
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a. 1 only
b. 2 & 3 only
c. 1 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : d
18.According to the polar front theory,temperature cyclones originate due to the
a.convergence of cold polar continental air mass and warm tropical maritime air mass.
b.Divergence of cold polar continental air mass and warm moist maritime air mass.
c.Convergence of different air masses against high pressure belts.
d.Covergence of arctic and temperate air masses.
Ans : a
19.In the temperature cyclone when the centre bound inward air circulation becomes convergent pattern, what happens to the wind?
a.Wind aggregates at the centre.
b.Wind ascends upward and expands outward.
c.Wind descends downward and expands outward.
d.Wind ascends and then descends downward.
Ans : c
20.The Damodar valley corporation’s projects include dams at
a.Tilaiya only
b.Maithon and Panchet only
c.Maithon,konar and Tilaiya only
d.Panchet,Maithon,konar and Tilaiya.
Ans : d
21.With reference to Koppen’s system of climatic classification, consider the following statements:
1.A,C and D represent forest climates.
2.’f’,’s’ and ‘w’ represent the characteristics of rainfall distribution.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b
22. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I List II
(Relief) (Ocean)
A.Telegraph Plateau 1.South Atlantic
B.Kermadee Trench 2.North Indian
C.South Sandwich 3.North Atlantic
D.Carlsberg ridge 4.South Indian
5.South Pacific
Code :
A B C D
a. 1 3 5 2
b. 3 5 1 2
c. 3 5 1 4
d. 1 3 5 4
Ans : c
23.The bottom topography of Atlantic Ocean is dominated by a central S-shaped ridge extending from
a.Iceland to St.Paul’s Rock
b. Iceland to South Sandwich Island
c. Iceland to Bouvet Island
d.None of the above
Ans : c
24. Consider the following states:
1.Tamil Nadu
2.Rajasthan
3.Gujarat
Which of the states mentioned above has/have lignite reserves?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : d
25. Consider the following statements:
1.Globigerina ooze is found mostly in tropical and temperate oceans.
2.Radolarian is predominantly a calcareous ooze.
3.Diatom ooze is found more around Antarctica and North Pacific.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : c
26. Consider the following pairs:
State Important mineral resource
1.Andhra Pradesh : Copper
2.Chhattisgarh : Bauxite
3.Gujarat : Diamondiferous
Kimberlite
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
a. 1 & 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : a
27.The smallest differences in radiance detected by the satellite sensor is called
a.Spectral resolution
b.Spatial resolution
c.Radiometric resolution
d.Temporal resolution.
Ans : c
28.With reference to the North Atlantic Gyre,which one of the following is correct sequence?
a.Caribbean,Gulf Stream,North Atlantic Drift, Canaries
b.North Atlantic Drift,Gulf Stream,Canaries,Caribbean
c. Caribbean, North Atlantic Drift,Gulf Stream,Canaries
d. Canaries, Gulf Stream, North Atlantic Drift, Caribbean
Ans : a
29.During aerial photography,a sudden strong tail wind can lead to which of the following changes in aerial photo coverage?
a.Decrease in the amount of side lap.
b.Increase in the amount of side lap.
c. Decrease in the amount of end lap.
d. Increase in the amount of end lap.
Ans : c
30. Consider the following statements:
1.Occurance of El Nino produces warm sea surface temperature over equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean.
2.Jet streams get irregular pattern due to El Nino events and produce weather anomalies in coastal areas of Tropical Pacific Ocean.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
31. Consider the following statements:
1.Neap tide occurs during the lunar quadrature.
2.During lunar quadrature tidal producing forces supplement each other.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a
32. Consider the following statements:
1.Diurnal tide occurs every 24 hours 52 minutes.
2.In shallow water,tidal energy is dissipated by the frictional drag of the sea bed.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
33.Which one of the following soil types has higher clay content that others?
a.Entisol
b.Inceptisol
c.Oxisol
d.Vertisol.
Ans : d
34.With reference to Himalayan rivers,consider the following statements:
1.They flow against the general dip-direction.
2.They have formed the courses cutting across the mountain ranges.
Which of the above statements indicates these rivers being older than Himalayan Landforms?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b
35. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I List II
(Soil type) (Environmentel condition for occurance)
A.Spodosols 1.Humid cool temperature climate with coniferous forests
B.Ultisols 2.Grasslands with marked dry season
C.Aridisols 3.Dry Climates
D.Vertisols 4.Humid tropics
Code :
A B C D
a. 1 4 3 2
b. 1 4 2 3
c. 4 1 2 3
d. 4 1 3 2
Ans : a
36.With reference to forest areas,consider the following features:
1.Frequent presence of plants with thick waxy leaves.
2.Frequent presence of epiphytes and lianas.
3.Little accumulation of litter on the floor.
Which of the above is/are the features of a climax tropical rain forest?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b
37. Consider the following statements:
1.Thunderstorms are common in middle latitudes only and not in low latitudes.
2.Unlike larger scale storm systems, thunderstorms have no distinct life cycle.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a
38. Consider the following regions of oceans:
1.Western North Pacific
2.South Atlantic
3.South Eastern Pacific
In which of the above regions do hurricanes occur?
a. 1 only
b. 2 & 3 only
c. 1 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : a
39.Chicago lies on the shore of
a.Lake Erie
b.Lake Ontario
c. Lake Michigan
d. Lake Huron
Ans : c
40. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I List II
(Primitive People) (Native Place)
A.Bushmen 1.Congo Region
B.Bedouins 2.Kalahari Desert
C.Pygmies 3.Eastern Africa
4.Arab Desert
Code :
A B C
a. 3 2 1
b. 3 4 2
c. 2 3 4
d. 2 4 1
Ans : d
41.Nomadic herding is practiced in
a.Hot-wet areas
b.Cool humid areas
c.Seasonal dry areas
d.Semi-temperature areas
Ans : c
42.Lumbering is an important occupation in cool temperature regions because of
a.Large supply of labourers
b.Workable softwood trees
c.Easy transportation
d.Large stand of trees
Ans : d
43.The iron and steel industry is largely concentrated in the Kuzbass region because of the
a.Avalability of iron-ore
b.Availability of coal
c.Local market facility
d.Local supply of labour force.
Ans : a
44.River Nile in Egypt forms the
a.Arcuate Delta
b.Cuspate Delta
c.Bird’s-foot Delta
d.Estuarine Delta
Ans : a
45.In the concentric zone model of urban structure, the zone V refers to the
a.Commuting
b.Transition
c.Low income housing
d.High income housing
Ans : a
46.In which of the following areas, the ethnic communities Fur,Masalit and Zaghawa,who have been in news in recent times, are found?
a.Central Asia
b.Darfur
c.Ossetia and Chechnya
d.South China
Ans : b
47. Consider the following pairs:
National region Inhabitants
1.Amazon basin in equatorial region : Bambuti
2.Kalahari desert of tropical desert region : Bindibu
3.Temperate grassland region of central Asia: Kirghiz/Kyrgyz
4.Tundra region in Northern Europe : Eskimo
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a. 1,2 & 3
b. 1 & 4 only
c. 3 only
d. 3 & 4 only
Ans : d
48. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I List II
(Country) (Mountain peak)
A.Spain 1.Gora El’brus
B.Austria 2.Ben Nevis
C.Russian Federation 3.Anto
D.UK 4.Grossglockner
Code :
A B C D
a. 4 3 2 1
b. 4 3 1 2
c. 3 4 2 1
d. 3 4 1 2
Ans : d
49.By which one of the following names are large ranches of Australia known?
a.Estancia
b.Fazenda
c.Kraal
d.Station
Ans : d
50. Consider the following regions:
1.Uzbekistan in Central Asia
2.Region extending from Ukraine to Western Siberia
3.States of Illinois,ohio and Indiana
In which of the above areas is commercial gran farming practiced?
a. 1 only
b. 1 & 3 only
c. 2 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : d
51.The areal expansion of urban oriented and commercial development beyond the suburbs to the rural areas in Canada is called
a.Conurbation
b.Exurban
c.Megepolis
d.None of the above
Ans : a
52.Which one of the following region is called the bread basket of Canada?
a.Alberta
b.Keewatin
c.Nova Scotia
d.Saskatchewan
Ans : a
53.Which one of the following states of the USA is largest in terms of geographical area?
a. Alaska
b.California
c.Montana
d.Texas
Ans : a
a.Cascade Range
b.Sierra Madre Oriental
c.Rockies
d.Sierra Nevada
Ans : c
55. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I List II
A.Newcastle 1.Cotton textiles
B.Middlesborough 2.Ship building
C.Bradford 3.Iron and steel
D.Lancashire 4.Woollen mills
Code :
A B C D
a. 2 3 4 1
b. 3 2 4 1
c. 2 3 1 4
d. 3 2 1 4
Ans : a
56.Which one of the following is the correct sequence of minerals in terms of descending order of their hardness?
a.Apatite-Calcite-Quartz
b. Calcite-Apatite- Quartz
c. Quartz -Apatite- Calcite
d. Quartz- Calcite- Apatite
Ans : c
57. Consider the following islands of Japan:
1.Hokkaido
2.Honshu
3.Kyushu
4.Shikoku
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in terms of descending order of their geographical areas?
a.1-2-3-4
b.2-1-3-4
c.1-2-4-3
d.2-1-3-4
Ans : d
58.Australia exports iron ore mainly because
a.coking coal is not locally available for smelting the ore
b.demand for iron and steel in the country is low
c.coastal location of mines of iron ore favours export.
d.the ore is of high grade
Ans : c
59.Which one of the following is the correct sequence of towns from north to south on the coast of Australia?
a.Brisbane-Rockhampton-Sydney-Melbourne
b. Rockhampton- Brisbane-Sydney-Melbourne
c. Brisbane-Rockhampton- Melbourne-Sydney
d. . Rockhampton- Brisbane- Melbourne-Sydney
Ans : b
60. Consider the following statements:
1.Indonesia’s agriculture and industry are mostly concentrated in the island of Java
2.The economy of Indonesia is mainly dependent on agriculture and mining
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
61.When one goes from west to east,which one of the following is the correct sequence of location of the towns one would find?
a.Jeddah,Beirut,Baghdad,Tehran
b. Beirut,Baghdad, Jeddah, Tehran
c. Beirut, Jeddah, Tehran ,Baghdad
d. Beirut, Jeddah, Baghdad,Tehran
Ans : d
62. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I List II
(Region of Brazil) (Important Towns)
A.North 1.Recife
B.South-east 2.Cuiaba
C.Centre-West 3.Sao Paulo
D.North-east 4.Manaus
Code :
A B C D
a. 3 4 2 1
b. 4 3 2 1
c. 3 4 1 2
d. 4 3 1 2
Ans : b
63.Which of the following island groups in South Asia are formed of coral polyps?
1.Andaman
2.Amindive
3.Maldives
4.Minicoy
a. 1 & 2 only
b. 3 & 4 only
c. 1,2 & 3
d. 2,3 & 4
Ans : d
64.Gaza Strip is on the shore mof which one of the following?
a.Mediterranean sea
b.Persian Gulf
c.Red Sea
d.Gulf of Oman
Ans : a
65.Which one of the following is a virtually rainless place?
a.Kalahari desert
b.Sahara desert
c.Atacama desert
d.Gibson desert
Ans : c
66. Consider the following characteristics of a Rock type:
1.Formed by the cooling and solidification of molten magma
2.Molten lava when cooled forms into crystals
3.Forms into lava plateaus,lava plains and lava shields.
Which one of the following mentioned rocks possess the above characteristics?
a.Sedimentary rocks
b.Igneous rocks
c.Metamorphic rocks
d.Both Metamorphic and Sedimentary rocks
Ans : b
67.Which of the following is the correct sequence of the cities located on Californian Peninsula from north to south?
a.San Lucas,San Diego,Comondu
b.San Diego, San Lucas,Comondu
c.Comondu, San Diego, San Lucas
d. San Diego, Comondu, San Lucas
Ans : c
68.With reference to thermal imagery, which one of the following statement is not correct?
a.Warmer objects emit more infra-red radiation than cooler objects.
b. Warmer objects appear lighter than the cooler objects.
c.Any object whose temperature is can below zero K can be imaged during day and night.
d.Difference in emissitivity is important in determining thermal patterns in the image.
Ans : c
69.Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
a.Volcanic lake : Lonar
b.Lagoon : Pulicat
c.Rockfall lake : Lunkaransar
d.Glacial lake : Verinag
Ans : a
70.With refernce to a typical False colour Composite(FCC),which one of the following statement is not correct?
a.Healthy growing vegetation appears bright red.
b.Deep and polluted water bodies appear blue.
c.Cloud,sand and snow appear white.
d.Urbanized,buil-up areas appear grey.
Ans : b
71.Consider the fact given below regarding a particular region:
1.It has the hardest and best heating coal.
2.The region accounts for half of the world’s anthracite coal output.
3.Scranton,Carbondale and Wilkes Barre are the mining towns for this coal.
Which of the following regions of USA represent the above mentioned facts?
a.Rocky Mountain region
b.Pennsylvania region
c.Appalachian region
d.The Gulf region
Ans : c
72.Which of the following are the characteristics of the Tundra biome?
1.Dominance of annual plants over the perennial plants.
2.Very common presence of lichens and mosses
3.Presence of musk oxen,hares and lemmings
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
a. 1 only
b. 2 & 3 only
c. 1 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : d
73. Consider the following statements:
1.Basaltic lava is relatively low in silica and high in iron and magnesium content.
2.Basaltic lava is always more viscous as compared to other kinds of lavas.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
74.Ferrel’s Law deals with
a.Pressure differences on either side of a mountain
b.Temperature gradients across the coast
c.rate of flow of warm currents in the sea
d.Direction of movement of wind in the hemisphere
Ans : d
75. Consider the following statements:
1. Convectional precipitation is confirmed to the equatorial regions only.
2. Convectional precipitation occurs in short periods of time in extremely localized areas.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b
76.The first isothermal world map for average temperatures and concept of continentality were developed by
a.Immanuel kant
b.George Forster
c.Carl Ritter
d.Alexander vom Humboldt
Ans : d
77.Which one of the following scholars has developed the concept of Modes of life(Genres de Vie)?
a.Vidal de la Blache
b.Jean Brunhes
c.Albert Demangeon
d.Emmanuel de Martonne
Ans : a
78. Consider the following statements:
1.The Westerlies of northern hemisphere are stronger than those in southern hemisphere.
2.In Westerlies,the flow of air is from the subtropical high pressure cells to the temperate zone of low pressure.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b
79. Consider the following statements:
1.Altocumulus clouds are capable of forming halos.
2.Cumulonimbus clouds are involved in thunderstorms,lightning and heavy rains.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b
80. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List I List II
(Original rock) (Metamorphic rock)
A.Gabbro 1.Amphibelities
B.Basalt 2.Epidiorite
C.Sandstone 3.State
D.Shale 4.Quartzite
Code :
A B C D
a. 3 4 1 2
b. 3 1 4 2
c. 2 4 1 3
d. 2 1 4 3
Ans : d
81.A transition zone or region separating two biomes is known as
a.Ecocline
b.Ecological niche
c.Ecotone
d.Ecotype
Ans : a
82.What would be the R.F when a map of 1 cm = 60 km is reduced to one-third?
a. 1 : 18,000,000
b. 1 : 3,168,000
c. 1 : 1,000,000
d. 1 : 20,000
Ans : a
83. Consider the following statements:
Map scale represented in the form of Representative Fraction (RF)
1.is presented as fraction or ratio
2.has both numerator and denominator in the same unit of length but not mentioned.
3.has numerator as 1 always.
4.is not affected by reduction and enlargement of the map.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a. 1,3 & 4
b. 2,3 & 4
c. 1,2 & 4
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : d
84. Consider the following statements:
A thematic map
1.is a special purpose map
2.communicates geographical relationships
3.shows single theme or multiple themes of a study
4.depicts surface features of an area
Which of the statements given above are correct?
a. 1,3 & 4
b. 1,2 & 3
c. 2,3 & 4
d. 1,2 & 4
Ans : b
85.Which of the following types of scale is used in the precision instruments like theodolite, sextant and planimeter?
a.Linear
b.Diagonal
c.Comparative
d.Vernier
Ans : d
86.With reference to the triangular diagram,which one of the following statements is not correct?
a.It shows three inter-related components on thress axes of the graph
b.Each scale represents vales as fraction or percentage of the whole.
c.One can read real value of each components from the graph.
d.The scatter plot only represents the tri-component composition of the total values.
Ans : a
87.Which one of the following characteristics is not correct with refernce to Lorenz curve?
a.The diagonal line in the graph indicates no segregation.
b.The distance of the segregation line from the diagonal line indicates the degree of segregation.
c.It is used to measure the similarities in the distribution of two variables.
d.The indices vary from 0-100 for each of the variables represented.
Ans : c
88.Which map projection comes nearest to the simple regular graph paper?
a.Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection
b.Gall’s Steregraphic Secant Equatorial Projecion
c.Simple Cylindrical Projection
d.Inetrnational (Modified Polyconic) projection
Ans : a
89.The net or mesh of mutually intersecting parallels and meridians drawn to a certain scale and based on certain principles is known as
a.Graticules
b.Standarad Parallel
c.Prime Meridian
d.Great Circle
Ans : a
90.Which one of the following is not correct regarding the properties of polyconic projection?
a.It represents the piling up as many hollow cones as the circles of latitudes.
b.All the cones are tangent to the sphere along the corresponding parallels of latitudes.
c.The circle of latitudes are concentric circles.
d.It is neither conformal nor equal area projection.
Ans : a
91.Which projection is used to maintain the properties of line of constant and correct direction?
a.Mercator’s
b.Gnomonic
c.Zenithal
d.Conical
Ans : a
92. Consider the following statements regarding the conformal projection:
1.It is very easy to preserve the shape especially for a larger area.
2.Only few points in the sphere can be projected in the true form.
3.It is possible to make some of the meridians and parallels true.
Which of the following statements given above are correct?
a. 1 & 2 only
b. 2 & 3 only
c. 1 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : b
93. Consider the following characteristics of a particular projection:
1.Parallels are represented by concentric circles.
2.Equator cannot be represented in this projection.
3.It is useful to navigators and is suited to small areas around the pole.
Which one of the following projections would show all the above characteristics?
a.Polar Zenithal
b.Simple Conical
c.Mercator’s
d.Sinusoidal
Ans : a
94.Thermal imagery has several major advantages over the visible & NIR-imagery.Which of the following statements in this regard is,however,not correct?
a.Thermal imagery is not dependent on instant sunlight.
b.It can be acquired in daytime as well as night time.
c.Terrestrial information can be acquired in any weather (clear,foggy or cloudy).
d.It can lead to mapping the distribution of surface temperature.
Ans : a
95.Which one of the following scholars said “geography is a science of mathematical relationships and everything else is chorography”?
a.Ptolemy
b.Plate
c.Herodotus
d.Anaximander.
Ans : a
96.The most fundamental geometric difference between vertical serial photograph and the topographic map is
a.Selected features are represented by conventional symbols in maps,whereas on photos entire details are shown as tonal variations.
b.Maps are represented in orthogonal projection, whereas photographs are in central projection.
c.On serial photos some idea of relief can be had from shadows,whereas on maps the idea of relief is gained through contours.
d.Many objects are hidden in shadows in aerial photos,whereas on maps no objects are hidden in shadows.
Ans : b
97.Which one of the following has highest elevation above mean sea level?
a.Parasnath
b.Panchmarhi
c.Dodabetta
d.Anaimudi
Ans : d
98.Which among the following types of regions is conductive for formation of lateritic soils?
a.Regions of scanty rainfall and high temperature.
b.Regions of high rainfall and high temperature
c.Regions of intensive farming
d.Regions of overgrazing
Ans : b
99.with reference to multipurpose projects, Consider the following statements:
1.Machkund project is a joint venture of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states.
2.Perambikulam is a joint venture of kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d
100.With reference to natural vegetation of India, Consider the following statements:
Type of Forest Plant
1.Tropical semi-evergreen : Indian Chestnut
2.Tropical moist deciduous : Sandalwood
3.Tropical dry evergreen : Tamarind
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a. 1 only
b. 2 & 3 only
c. 1 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : b
101. Consider the following statements:
1.Uttarakhand has largest established reserves of magnesite in the country.
2.Orissa is the largest producer of chromite in the country.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
102.With reference to Koppen’s classification of climate types, Consider the following statements:
Type of climate Region
1.Amw : Coramandel coast
2.BShw : Central Rajasthan
3.Dfc : Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a. 1 only
b. 2 & 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : b
103.Punjab is a leading producer of woolen goods in the country.Why?
1.It has high yielding exotic breeds of sheep in large farms.
2.It imports wool from neighbouring states.
3.It has a large market.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
104.Which of the following form the base for the manufacture of stainless steel?
a.Chromium and nickel
b. Chromium and salt
c.Nickel and zinc
d.Nickel only
Ans : a
105.With reference to the minerals available from the Indian Ocean, Consider the following statements:
1.The Arabian sea is richer in phosphate than the Bay of Bengal.
2.The manganese nodules are found along the coasts of the Bay Bengal only and not along the coast of the Arabian sea.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a
106.What is the difference between Himalayan rivers and peninsular rivers?
1.Himalayan rivers form meanders and often shift their beds while the peninsular rivers have little scope for formation of meanders.
2.The Himalayan river are examples of antecedent drainage whereas the peninsular rivers are examples of consequent drainage.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : c
107.The Bikaner Canal was taken off from the river
a.Banas
b.Chambal
c.Satluj
d.Yamuna
Ans : c
108.With reference to the tropical cyclones , Consider the following atmospheric/oceanic conditions:
1.High relative humidity
2.Location of 5 degree Celsius latitude away from the equator.
3.Warm sea temperature.
Which of the above induce the development of a cyclone?
a. 1 only
b. 3 only
c. 2 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : c
109.Which of the following is a secondary pollutant?
a.Benzene
b.Nitrogen oxide
c.Ozone
d.Sulphur dioxide
Ans : c
110. Consider the following statements:
1.Prevention and control of soil erosion is one of the aims of the Chambal Valley project.
2.The construction of Jawahar Sagar dam is a part of the Chambal Valley project.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : b
111. Consider the following pairs:
Glacier Location
1.Milam : Manga Parbat
2.Sonapani : Chandra Valley of Lahaul and Spiti
3.Siachen : Nubra Valley
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a. 1 & 2 only
b. 3 only
c. 2 & 3 only
d. 1,2 & 3
Ans : c
112. Consider the following statements:
1.A bird’s-foot delta formed when the river water is mush more dense than the sea water.
2.The estuarine deltas are always formed in semi-arid areas or arid areas.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d
113. Consider the following statements:
1.Anticyclones are more common in the subtropical high pressure regions and are practically absent in equatorial regions.
2.Anticyclones are always circular in shape and are much smaller in size as compared to temperate cyclones.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : a
114. Consider the following statements:
1.Jowar is cultivated as a kharif crop only.
2.Bajra is cultivated as a rabi crop only.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : d
115.When the limbs of a fold dip in the same direction at the same angle,it is called
a.Syncline
b.Homocline
c.Monocline
d.Isocline
Ans : b
116.Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Location Climate
a.Atacama : Bw
b.California : Cs
c.Malayysia : Aw
d.United Kingdom : Df
Ans : d
117.Remote sensing of terrain features is mostly based on
a.Diffuse reflectance properties of the terrain features.
b.Transmitted properties of the terrain features.
c.Absorption properties of the terrain features.
d.Emissivity properties of the terrain features.
Ans : d
118.Sustained long shore drift of material is caused by
a.Diurnal tides
b.Spring tides
c.Regular waves that approach the coast perpendicularly
d. Regular waves that approach the coast at an oblique angle.
Ans : a
119.Navigators carry with them both a Mercator’s Chart and Gnomonic Chart to determine the
a.Rhumb line by any one of them
b.Shortest route by any one of them
c. Rhumb line by Gnomonic and Shortest route by Mercator’s.
d. Rhumb line by Mercator’s and Shortest route by Gnomonic.
Ans : a
120.Which one of the following is not a tree of Himalayan forests?
a.Ebony
b.Indian birch
c.Spruce
d.White Willow
Ans : d
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