GEOGRAPHY MCQS

Q.1 Statements :   1) Three-fourths of the total fresh water is locked up in glaciers and ice- sheets   2) The maximum value of precipitation occur along the equator due to the converging trade wind systems   Codes:   A) Only 1   B) Only 2   C) Both are correct   D) Both are incorrect   Ans. C   The minimum value of precipitation occur in dry areas of sub¬tropical high pressure cells and the continental interiors in higher latitudes   Q.2 Statements :   1) The Pacific belt is known as the ‘Ring of Fire’ because of the largest number of active volcanoes   2) Most known volcanic activity and the earthquakes occur along converging plate margins and mid-oceanic ridges   Codes:   A) Only 1   B) Only 2   C) Both are correct   D) Both are incorrect   Ans. C   There are no volcanoes in the Himalayan region or in the Indian peninsula.   There are no volcanoes in Australia   Q.3 The atmospheric moisture content comprising water vapour droplets and ice crystals in clouds is determined by :   1) Local evaporation 2) Air temperature   3) Horizontal atmospheric transport of moisture   Codes:   A) 1 & 3   B) 2 & 3   C) 1 & 2   D) 1,2,3   Ans. D   Q.4 Which among the following statements is/ are correct ?   1) During summer, the maximum isolation is received on the Tropic of Cancer   2) Western disturbances causes snowfall in the North-Western Himalayan regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh   Codes:   A) Only 1   B) Only 2   C) Both are correct   D) Both are incorrect   Ans. C   Q.5 Which among the following are the characteristics of the winter monsoons ?   1) High pressure   2) Low humidity   3) Clear skies   Codes:   A) 1 & 3   B) 2 & 3   C) 1 & 2   D) 1,2,3   Ans. D   Q.6 Which of the following affects climate of India ?   1) Latitudinal location   2) Monsoon winds   3) Location of eastern ghats   4) Desert region of Rajasthan   Codes:   A) 1,3,4   B) 2,3,4   C) 1,2,3   D) 1,2,3,4   Ans. D   Altitude   Distance from the Sea   Q.7 Which of the following are the impacts of Ei-Nino ?   1) Increased risks of some of the diseases transmitted by mosquitoes   2) Related to Kawasaki disease incidence in Japan and the west coast of the United States   Codes:   A) Only 1   B) Only 2   C) Both are correct   D) Both are incorrect   Ans. C   Q.8 Statements:   1) Bay of Bengal witnesses a number of tropical cyclones during the southwest monsoon season   2) Cyclones of the temperate regions develop due to convergence of the cold and warm air masses   Codes:   A) Only 1   B) Only 2   C) Both are correct   D) Both are incorrect   Ans. C   Q.9 Which of the following are associated with anti-cyclones ?   1) Clear skies   2) Polar high pressure belts   3) Subtropical high pressure belts   Codes:   A) 1 & 3   B) 2 & 3   C) 1 & 2   D) 1,2,3   Ans. D   Q.10 Which of the following conditions are necessary for development of a cyclonic storm?   1) warm sea temperature   2) High relative humidity of the atmosphere   3) Atmospheric instability   Codes:   A) 1 & 3   B) 2 & 3   C) 1 & 2   D) 1,2,3   Ans.D  

Q.1 Which phenomenon can occur when very warm & humid air is rising over a mass of a very cold air? 1) Calm weather 2) snowfall 3) Storms & cyclonic storms 4) Intense rain & hail Codes: A) 2 & 3 B) 3 & 4 C) 1 & 4 D) 1 & 2 Ans. B   Q.2 The waves that help scientists to understand the internal structure of the earth: A) Primary waves B) secondary waves C) Surface waves D) Longitudinal waves Ans. A   Q.3 Consider the following statements: 1) Neptune planet appears blue in colour. 2) The presence of Methane gas in the atmosphere of Neptune is responsible for its colour. Codes: A) only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. B   Q. 4 Statements: 1) Comets revolve round the sun only in long elliptical orbits. 2) A comet develops a tail when it gets close to the sun. Which above are correct? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C   Q.5 Which among the following are  correct? 1) Tsunami is small in open ocean yet may be over 30m high when it reaches a coastline. 2) Tsunamis have shorter wavelength & they travel across open ocean at high speed. As they approach shore , the wavelength increases & the wave height decreases. 3) These are different from the harbour waves. 4) Earthquake & Volcanoes are the major factor of Tsunamis. Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 4 C) 3 & 4 D) 1 & 4 Ans. D   Q.6 statements: 1) The GOI is contemplating the establishment of the National Appraisal & Monitoring Authority to carry out environment appraisals. 2) The mean annual temperature is projected to decrease . 3) India is considered as the sixth largest emitter of the Green house gases. Codes: A) 1 & 2 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 3 D) All are correct Ans. C   Q. 7 Which are considered as the Horticulture crops : 1) Passion fruits 2) Kiwi 3) Banana 4) pineapple Options: A) 1& 3 B) 2,3,4 C) 2 & 4 D) All are correct Ans. D   Q. 8 Statements: 1) Acid Rain contains mixture of Sulphuric acid,acetic acid. 2) Acid rain is formed due to reaction of Water vapour with sulphur dioxide & nitrous oxides. Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. D   Q.9 Which among the following is called Terrestrial planet? A) Mercury B) Jupiter C) Uranus D) Saturn Ans. A  

Q.1 Which of the following are the role of the mangroves ? 1) They form a biomass of tree that tolerate salt in tidal areas near fresh water estuaries on tropical coastlines 2) Salt marshes & Mangroves store atmospheric carbon & contribute in expansion of landmass 3) Biological diversity is dominant Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.2 Under IUCN Rhinoceros has been classified under which category ? A) Vulnerable B) Endangered C) Threatened D) Extinct Ans. A   Q.3 Which of the following are the objectives of the Golden Quadrilateral Project ? 1) It will improve transport network between the cities & ports 2) It will provide opportunity to the farmers by providing easier transport 3) It will drive economic growth directly as well as indirectly Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.4 Regarding Malacca strait, which among the following statements are correct ? 1) It is the stretch of water between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra 2) It is the main shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean 3) Major Asian economies such as India, China, Japan and South Korea are linked through this strait Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1,2,3 D) Only 2 Ans. C   Q.5 Which among the following are the characteristics of Rice Intensification? 1) It is labour intensive 2) It is Organic method 3) It is low water consuming Codes: A) 1 &  3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.6 Under the classification of IUCN Red Panda are classified as : A) Extinct B) Threatened C) Vulnerable D) Endangered Ans. C   Q.7 Which of the following are the mammals ? 1) Sea lion 2) Red Panda 3) Roe Deer Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.8 In context with the Ocean Acidification,which among the following are correct ? 1) It is the ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth’s oceans, caused by the uptake of carbon dioxide 2) Increase in acidity will result into Coral Bleaching 3) Ocean Acidification disturbs the food chains connected with the oceans Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D   Q.9 Which among the following regarding Drip Irrigation are correct ? 1) Fertilizer and nutrient loss is minimized due to localized application and reduced leaching 2) Soil type plays an important role in frequency of irrigation 3) Usually operated at lower pressure than other types of pressurised irrigation 4) Fields with irregular shapes can be easily accommodated Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. A Soil type plays less important role in frequency of irrigation  

Q.1 Statements: 1) All rivers originating from the Himalayas are perennial 2) Himalayas receive much of their precipitation from South-West monsoon Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.2 Which of the following are the water pollutant ? 1) Copper 2) Nickel 3) Zinc 4) Sulphur dioxide Codes: A) 2,3,4 B) 1,2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,3,4 Ans. A Q.3 Which of the following trees are the eco friendly ? 1) Babul 2) Eucalyptus 3) Pipal 4) Neem Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3,4 D) 1,2,3 Ans. A Q.4 Which of the following crops occupies highest area in India ? A) Wheat B) Maize C) Sugarcane D) Rice Ans. D Q.5 Earth’s magnetic field is due to : A) Currents circulation inside the core B) Presence of a huge magnet at its centre C) Moving charges outside the space D) None of the above Ans. A Q.6 Indian Standard Time Meridian passes through : 1) Andhra Pradesh 2) Chhatisgarh 3) Maharashtra 4) Uttar Pradesh Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. C Q.7 Which of the following stretches of  river Ganga has been declared as National Water way ? A) From Allahabad to Haldia B) From Haridwar to Kanpur C) From Kanpur to Allahabad D) From Narora to Patna Ans. A Q.8 Which among the following are the characteristics of the Tropical savanna ? 1) Abundant rain and short-term drought 2) Growth and flowering occur in both the wet season and the dry season 3)  Marsupial & Domestic animals like  cattle are common type of fauna found in the Tropical savanna Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.9 Which of the following are the biosphere reserves ? 1) Gulf of Mannar 2) Sundarbans 3) Great Rann of Kutch 4) Nanda Devi National Park Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) Only 2 C) 1 & 3 D) All are correct Ans. D The Indian government has established 18 Biosphere Reserves in India, (categories roughly corresponding to IUCN Category VProtected areas), which protect larger areas of natural habitat (than a National Park or Animal Sanctuary), and often include one or more National Parks and/or preserves, along buffer zones that are open to some economic uses. Protection is granted not only to the flora and fauna of the protected region, but also to the human communities who inhabit these regions, and their ways of life. Q.10 Which of the following are the tiger reserves ? 1) Jim Corbett 2) Dudhwa 3) Palamau 4) Kaziranga Codes: A) 1 & 4 B) 3 & 4 C) 2 & 4 D) All are correct Ans. D There are 44 tiger reserves in India (5-28-2014) which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.[1] There are an additional four proposed and four approved in-principle reserves that are not yet declared. Assam was the place where this project was working since 1800 as a foundation PSH tiger The goals 53,547 km2 (20,675 sq mi) of declared reserves are operated by state forestry departments “to ensure maintenance of viable populations of the conservation dependent Bengal tigers in India. Q.11 Which among the following statements regarding Upwelling are correct ? 1) It is associated with the divergence of currents that bring deeper, colder, nutrient rich waters to the surface 2) It replaces nutrient-depleted surface water 3) Nutrient-rich upwelled water stimulates the growth and reproduction of primary producers 4) wind & Coriolis effects affects the Upwelling Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Upwelling is an oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and usually nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface, replacing the warmer, usually nutrient-depleted surface water. The nutrient-rich upwelled water stimulates the growth and reproduction of primary producers such as phytoplankton. Due to the biomass of phytoplankton and presence of cool water in these regions, upwelling zones can be identified by cool sea surface temperatures (SST) and high concentrations of chlorophyll-a. The increased availability in upwelling regions results in high levels of primary productivity and thus fishery production. Approximately 25% of the total global marine fish catches come from five upwellings that occupy only 5% of the total ocean area. Upwellings that are driven by coastal currents or diverging open ocean have the greatest impact on nutrient-enriched waters and global fishery yields. Q.12 Which of the following are the In-situ conservation ? 1) Wildlife conservation 2) Livestock  conservation 3) Germplasm bank Codes: A) Only 3 B) 1 & 2 C) Only 1 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D In situ conservation is on-site conservation or the conservation of genetic resources in natural populations of plant or animal species, such as forest genetic resources in natural populations of tree species. It is the process of protecting an endangered plant or animal species in its natural habitat, either by protecting or cleaning up the habitat itself, or by defending the species from predators. It is applied to conservation of agricultural biodiversity in agroecosystems by farmers, especially those using unconventional farming practices.

Q.1 Which of the following are the great circles ? 1) Prime Meridian 2) Ellipses 3) Equator 4) Lines of latitude Codes: A) 1,2,3 B) 1,2,3,4 C) 1,3,4 D) 1,2,4 Ans. A Q.2 Which among the following plays an important role in formation of tides ? 1) Rotation of earth 2) Gravitation of Sun 3) Gravitation of Earth 4) Revolution of earth Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. C Q.3 Which of the following are the basis on which natural region of the earth is divided ? 1) Temperature 2) Rainfall 3) Vegetation 4) Latitude 5) Longitude 6) Atmospheric pressure Codes: A) 1,2,3 B) 4,5,6 C) 1,2,3,4 D) All are correct Ans. A Q.4 Statements: 1) Height of the tidal wave is regulated by the position of the earth, moon & sun 2) Spinning of earth & revolution of the moon determines the timing of the tide Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.5 In context with the Kyoto Protocol, which among the following are correct ? 1) It was launched in 2005 2) It has been ratified by all the nations 3) It is mandatory in nature 4) It includes all the Green house gases Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 1,2,3 C) 1,3,4 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. A United States has not been ratified Kyoto Protocol It includes six main Green house gases Q.6 Which of the following rivers can cross all the three ranges of the Himalayas ? A) Sutlej B) Ravi C) Chenab D) Jhelum Ans. A Q.7 Which of the following  Hot spots are found in India A) Eastern Himalayan range & Western ghats B) Shivalik Range & Eastern Ghats C) Eastern Ghats & Western Ghats D) Vindhayan range & Eastern ghats Ans. A Q.8 If gravitational force of the earth suddenly disappears, which of the following will be the consequence ? A) Mass of the object will become zero but the weight remain same B) Both the mass & weight of the object will become zero C) Weight of the object will become zero but the mass will remain same D) Mass of the object will increase Ans. C Q.9 Which of the following increases the amount of carbon dioxide in carbon cycle on earth ? 1) Respiration 2) Photosynthesis 3) Decay of organic matter 4) Volcanic action Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. A Q.10 Which of the following is a cash crop ? 1)  Cotton 2) Rubber 3) Tobacco 4) Soyabean Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. C

Q.1 The term biomagnifications refers to a)Increase in the concentration of non-degradable pollutants as they pass through the food chain b)Increase in population size c)Growth of organisms due to food consumption d)Blowing up of environmental issues by man Ans. A Q.2 Consider the following flexible mechanisms in Kyoto Protocol: 1.Emission trading 2.Clean development mechanism 3.Joint implementation The project based mechanisms are A)1 only B)2 only C)1 & 2 D)2 & 3 Ans. D Q.3 Consider the statements 1.Kashmiri Pashmina got patent under Geographical Indiations(GI) Act 2.Under the Geographical Indication of goods patent, Kashmiri Pashmina shawl will have its own distinctive logo Select the correct answer A)1 only B)2 only C)Both D)None Ans. C Q.4 Consider the following 1.Rice fields 2.coal mining 3.Domestic animals 4.Wetlands Which of the following are the sources of methane, a major greenhouse gas? A)1 & 4 B)2 & 3 C)1,2 & 3 D)All of the above Ans. D Q.5 Fly ash is environmental pollutant produced by A)Thermal power plant B)Oil refinery C)Fertiliser plant D)Strip mining Ans. A Q.6 Greenhouse gas is enhanced in the environment by the gas A)CO2 B)CO C)Nitrogen D)NO2 Ans. B Q.7 The basic component of smog is A)O2 B)PAN C)Both D)None of these Ans. C Q.8 The toxic effect of CO is due to its greater affinity for haemoglobi  as compared to oxygen by A)20 times B)1000 times C)2 times D)200 times Ans. A Q.9 Often in water bodies subjected to sewage pollution, fishes die due to A)Pathogens related to sewage B)reduction of dissolved O2 caused by microbial activity C)Clogging of their gills by solid substances D)Foul smell Ans. B Q.10 If large quantities of domestic sewage are continuously emptied into a small stream, it leads to : A)Alga bloom B)Increase in temperature C)Eutrophication D)Depletion of O2 content in stream water Ans. D Q.11 The excess discharge of fertilizers into water bodies result in A)Silt B)Death of hydrophytes C)Eutrophication D)Growth of fish Ans. C

Q.1 Which of the following are the primary pollutants ? 1) Carbon monoxide 2) Hydrocarbons 3) Nitrogen dioxide 4) Ozone 5) PAN 6) Nitric acid Codes: A) 1,3,4,5,6 B) 2,3,4,5,6 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4,5,6 Ans. C Ozone, PAN, Nitric acid are the secondary pollutants Q.2 Which of the following are correct statements regarding Photochemical smog ? 1) It is an example secondary pollutant 2) It is composed of ozone, peroxy-acyl nitrate & oxides of nitrogen 3) It is formed in warm conditions Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D It is also called Brown air Q.3 Which of the following are the correct differences between Brown air & Grey air ? 1) Brown air contains nitrogen oxides while Grey air contains Ozone & PAN 2) In Brown air solar conditions are intense while in Grey air solar conditions are less intense Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.4 Statements: 1) In the stratosphere UV radiation causes photo dissociation of Ozone 2) Increasing CO2 concentration increases rate of photosynthesis Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.5 Why Government of India is planning to launch Biodiesel ? 1) It is efficient & clean fuel 2) It is produced from oil species like Jatropha 3) It is 100 % natural energy alternative to petroleum fuels Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.6 Which of the following biocides shows biomagnifications ? 1) DDT (Dichloro diphenyl trichloroethane) 2) Polychlorinated biophenols 3) Benzene hexachloride 4) Chlordane Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) Only 1 D) All are correct Ans. D Q.7 Which of the following is/are correct regarding Chemical oxygen demand ? 1) It is amount of oxygen required to oxidize biodegradable pollutants 2) Value of COD is always higher than that of BOD Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.8 Statements: 1) Protozoa & bacteria helps in digestion of cellulose 2) Dextrins are the soluble polysaccharides formed by the polymerization of simple sugars Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.9 Which of the following are the correct differences between National park & Sanctuary ? 1) National park is reserved for whole wild life while sanctuaries are reserved for only animals 2) In National park boundaries are legislated while in Sanctauries boundaries are not legislated 3) In National park human activities are not permitted while in sanctuaries limited human activities are not permitted Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.10 Which of the following are the In-situ conservation ? 1) Biosphere reserves 2) National Parks 3) Wild life sanctuaries 4) Botanical gardens 5) Seed banks Codes: A) 1,3,4,5 B) 2,3,4,5 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4,5 Ans. C In-Situ : Biosphere reserves, National parks, wildlife sanctuaries,sacred forests & sacred lakes Ex-Situ : seed banks, Botanical gardens, Tissue culture, Zoos Q.11 Which of the following are correct ? 1) Tropical rain forests : Broad leaved evergreen forests 2) Tropical deciduous forests : Sal & Teak trees 3) Temperate Decidous forests : Maples, Oak & chestnut 4) Coniferous forests : Needle leaved evergreen trees  like Spruce ,Fir & Pines Which among above are correctly matched ? A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Q.12 Identify the type of biome with the following characteristics : 1) Rainfall is limited & occurs in winter 2) Vegetation consists of hard, thick & broad leaved evergreen plants which are fire resistant 3) Fauna consists of drought resistant animals A) Chaparral B) Tropical Savanna C) Temperate Grassland D) Desert Ans. A Tropical Savanna : Warm climate plains having coarse grain with scattered trees Q.13 Which of the following are the differences between Habitat & Ecological Niche ? 1) In Habitat many species occupy habitat while only one species occupy an ecological niche 2) Animals show habitat specifically while organisms may change its ecological niche with age or season 3) Ecological Niche is the animal’s place in the biotic environment Codes: A) Only 1 B) 1 & 3 C) 2 & 3 D) All are correct Ans. D

Q.1 What are BPO & KPO ? 1) Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is involved with high skilled workers 2) Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) enables the company to create additional business opportunities Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.2 Consider the statements in context with the Plantation agriculture : 1) It has a large size of landholdings 2) Machines & fertilizers are used in this type of agriculture 3) Scientific methods are used in this type of cultivation 4) Tea, coffee, Rubber, Cocoa  & Oil palm are the examples of this type of agriculture Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Q.3 Statements: 1) In Mixed farming cultivation of crops & animal rearing go side by side 2) Scientific methods are used in Dairy farming 3) Large number of labour force is needed in Mixed farming 4) Wheat, Maize, Barley, Potato & sugarbeet are the examples of the Mixed farming Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Q.4 Statements: 1) Pastoral nomadism is a subsistence activity depending upon the animals 2) Foraging is the subsistence of the people based on hunting of animals 3) In Intensive subsistence agriculture crops are grown on small landholdings 4) In Factory Farming cattle are reared mainly in stalls & pens Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2,3,4 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Q.5 Which of the following are the limitations of the Shifting cultivation ? 1) Soil erosion 2) Land degradation 3) Extinction of flora & fauna Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.6 In context with the Primitive subsistence Farming, which among the following statements are correct ? 1) Shifting of crop land is done in place of shifting of crops 2) Yield per hectare is low 3) Agriculture is done by clearing of forests Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.7 Statements: 1) Heavy & basic industries using Coal as a raw material are termed as Smokestack Industries 2) Footloose Industries are those that improve their products to compete with world market & these are free to choose their site of location Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.8 In context with the Handloom sector which among the following are correct ? 1) It is labour intensive 2) It is nominal capital investment 3) It includes spinning,weaving & finishing of fabrics Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.9 Which of the following are the examples of hydrophytes ? 1) Hydrilla 2) Wolffia 3) Typha 4) Water Hyacinth Which among above are correct ? A) Only 3 B) 1,3,4 C)  2 & 3 D) All are correct Ans. D Q.10Why wetlands are considered useful ? 1) They act as groundwater recharge areas 2) These help in controlling flood 3) These are the source of food like wild rice, berries ,etc 4) Mangrove swamps are found in intertidal zones along shoreline Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) All are correct Ans. D

Q.1 Which among the following statements are correct regarding Wetland farming ? 1) It is mainly practiced in those areas where annual rainfall is more than the 300 cm 2) Water intensive crops are cultivated 3) Paddy, Jute, Sugarcane, Tea & rice are cultivated Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.2 Which of the following are the features of the rain fed crops ? 1) These crops have the capacity to hold the moisture of the soil 2) Animal rearing is an important economic activity 3) Cultivation of the rainfed crops have increased livestock rearing in arid & semi arid areas Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Annual rainfall lies between 20 cm to 75 cm Q.3 Which of the following are the objectives of the Rain water harvesting ? 1) To reduce run off & to avoid flooding of water 2) To raise the water table 3) To supplement domestic water requirement Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.4 In context with the Ground water which among the following statements are correct ? 1) Ground water includes wells & tube wells 2) Peninsular plateau & western Rajasthan have very low water table 3) Ground water is available only in those areas where permeable rocks are present 4) Water percolates easily in the alluvial plains as it has a high potential of ground water Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2,3,4 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Q.5 Which of the following are the conventional sources of energy ? 1) Coal 2) Petroleum 3) Natural Gas 4) Hydro electricity 5) Nuclear energy Which among above are correct ? A) 1 & 2 B) Only 3 C) 2,3,4,5 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Nuclear energy is the non-conventional source Q.6 Which of the following are the Ferrous minerals ? 1) Iron 2) Nickel 3) Cobalt 4) Manganese 5) Copper 6) Gold Codes: A) 1,3,4,5,6 B) 2,3,4,5,6 C) 1,2,3,4 D) 1,2,3,4,5,6 Ans. C Non-ferrous- Copper,lead,zinc,gold,silver Ferrous- Iron.nickel,cobalt, manganese,chromium (McRiCoN) Q.7 Which among the following are the features of the Bangalore-Chennai Industrial region ? 1) This region is away from the coal fields 2) Demand is fulfilled by the Pykara Hydro electric plant Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.8 Why sugarcane industry decentralized from Northern plain to Peninsular India ? 1) Sucrose content is much higher in the sugar cane of the peninsular India 2) Sugar Industry in Peninsular India is under the Cooperative sector while in Northern India it is under the Private sector Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.9 Which among the following  statements are correct regarding Panama Canal ? 1) Lock system of Panama Canal is inconvenient & delays the ships 2) Huge ships can not pass through this canal 3) It has reduced the distance between the eastern & western coast of North & South America Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.10 What are the economic importance of the Trans-siberian railways ? 1) It was constructed for the administrative & military purposes 2) It is a double track route 3) It was constructed to integrate the European & Asian parts of Russia Codes: A) Only 1 B) 1 & 3 C) 2 & 3 D) All are correct Ans. D

Q.1 During the industrial production of which of the following Ozone depleting gas is released ? 1) Body sprays 2) Foam mattresses 3) Modern refrigerators 4) Perfumes Which among the above are correct ? A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,4 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. C Q.2 Statements: 1) Smoke screens are used in warfare for the purpose of concealment & camouflage . 2) These consists of small particles of silver iodide dispersed in air Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.3 Statements: 1) Coal, petroleum & natural gas are the fossil fuels 2) Geothermal energy is a non-conventional energy source 3) Gobar gas contains mainly Methane 4) Gasohol is a mixture of benzene & alcohol Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. D Q.4 Statements: 1) Organic farming reduces the emission of green house gases 2) Organic farming helps in the absorption CO2 in the soil Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.5 Which of the pulse crop fixes atmospheric nitrogen ? 1) Pea 2) Rajma 3) Moong 4) Gram Codes: A) 1,3,4 B) 2,3,4 C) 1,2,3 D) 1,2,3,4 Ans. C Q.6 Which of the following Biosphere Reserves have been recognized by UNESCO ? 1) Nilgiri 2) Nanda devi 3) Manas 4) Simlipal Codes: A) 2 & 3 B) 1 & 4 C) 3 & 4 D) 1 & 2 Ans. D Q.7 In context with the Inland ports, which among the following statements are correct ? 1) These are located away from the sea coast 2) They are linked with the sea through a river or canal 3) These ports are accessible to the flat bottom ships Codes: A) 1 & 3 B) 2 & 3 C) 1 & 2 D) 1,2,3 Ans. D Q.8 In context with the Outports which among the following statements are correct ? 1) These are deep water ports that are built away from the actual ports 2) Theses serve the parent ports by receiving those ships which are unable to approach them due to huge size Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.9 Statements: 1) Tea is mainly cultivated in sub-Himalayan region & hilly areas of Tamil Nadu 2) Cotton cultivation is mainly cultivated in Tropical & Sub tropical areas Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C Q.10 Which among the following statements are correct regarding Dryland farming ? 1) This type of farming is carried out in those parts where annual rainfall is less than 75 cm 2) Pulses, oil seeds, Cotton, Jowar, Bajra are the principal crops Codes: A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both are correct D) Both are incorrect Ans. C