Geography PYQs

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1. Prelims 2001Q24Population & Settlements

   The largest number of Buddhists is found in

   aBiharbKarnatakacMaharashtradUttar Pradesh
2. Prelims 2001Q27Climatology

   Assertion (A): Anti-cyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low.

   Reason (R): Winter rainfall in Northern India causes development of anticyclonic conditions with low temperatures.

   aBoth A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
3. Prelims 2001Q32Oceanography

   Assertion (A): During the Neap Tides, the high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual. Reason (R): The Neap Tide, unlike the Spring Tide, occurs on the New Moon instead of on the Full Moon.

   aBoth A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
4. Prelims 2001Q38Minerals, Energy & Industries

   Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India:

   I.The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW.

   II.Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation.

   III.Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation.

   IV.Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation.

   Which of these statements is/are correct?

   aI onlybII and IIIcIII and IVdI and IV
5. Prelims 2001Q49Indian PhysiographyAnswer disputed

   The approximate age of the Aravalli’s range is

   a370 million yearsb470 million yearsc570 million yearsd670 million years
6. Prelims 2001Q55Geomorphology

   Consider the following statements:

   I.Most magmas are a combination of liquid, solid and gas.

   II.Water vapour and carbon dioxide are the principal gases dissolved in a magma.

   III.Basaltic magma is hotter than the silicic magma.

   IV.The magma solidified between sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position is known as dike.

   Which of these statements are correct?

   aI, II and IIIbII, III and IVcI and IVdI, II and IV
7. Prelims 2001Q59Geomorphology

   Consider the following statements regarding earthquakes:

   I.The intensity of an earthquake is measured on the Mercalli scale.

   II.The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of energy released.

   III.Earthquake magnitudes are based on direct measurements of the amplitude of seismic waves.

   IV.In the Richter scale, each whole number demonstrates a hundred-fold increase in the amount of energy released.

   Which of these statements are correct?

   aI, II and IIIbII, III and IVcI and IVdI and III
8. Prelims 2001Q62Mapping & Places in News

   A great landslide caused by an earthquake killed hundreds of people in January 2001 near

   aSan SalvadorbSan JosecManaguadGuatemala City
9. Prelims 2001Q72Universe & Solar System

   Who amongst the following was the first to state that the Earth was spherical?

   aAristotlebCopernicuscPtolemydStrabo
10. Prelims 2001Q77Universe & Solar System

    If the stars are seen to rise perpendicular to the horizon by an observer, he is located on the

    aEquatorbTropic of CancercSouth PoledNorth Pole
11. Prelims 2001Q84Population & Settlements

    The high density of population in Nile Valley and Island of Java is primarily due to

    aintensive agriculturebindustrialisationcurbanisationdtopographic constraints
12. Prelims 2001Q88Geomorphology

    Consider the following statements made about the sedimentary rocks:

    I.Sedimentary rocks are formed at Earth’s surface by the hydrological system.

    II.The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre-existing rocks.

    III.Sedimentary rocks contain fossils.

    IV.Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    aI and IIbI and IVcII, III and IVdI, II, III and IV
13. Prelims 2001Q93Geomorphology

    Volcanic eruptions do not occur in the

    aBaltic SeabBlack SeacCaribbean SeadCaspian Sea
14. Prelims 2001Q111Climatology

    Cloudy nights are warmer compared to clear cloudless nights, because clouds

    aprevent cold waves from the sky from descending on Earthbreflect back heat given off by Earthcproduce heat and radiate it towards Earthdabsorb heat from the atmosphere and send it towards Earth
15. Prelims 2001Q112Climatology

    Which of the following weather conditions is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading?

    aStormy weatherbCalm weathercCold and dry weatherdHot and sunny weather
16. Prelims 2001Q122Geomorphology

    Quartzite is metamorphosed from

    aLimestonebObsidiancSandstonedShale
17. Prelims 2000Q6Universe & Solar System

    Along which one of the following meridians did India experience the first light of the sunrise of the new millennium?

    a2° 30′ Wb82° 30′ Ec92° 30′ Wd92° 30′ E
18. Prelims 2000Q12Oceanography

    Consider the following statements:

    I.Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.

    II.High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.

    III.Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.

    IV.Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    aI and IVbII, III and IVcI, II and IIIdI, II, III and IV
19. Prelims 2000Q14Oceanography

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

    List I (Oceanic Trench)

    I.Aleutian

    II.Kermadec

    III.Sunda

    IV.S. Sandwich

    List II (Location)

    A) Indian Ocean

    B) North Pacific Ocean

    C) South Pacific Ocean

    D) South Atlantic Ocean

    Codes:

    aI-B, II-D, III-A, IV-CbI-B, II-C, III-A, IV-DcI-A, II-C, III-B, IV-DdI-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
20. Prelims 2000Q28Minerals, Energy & Industries

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

    List I (Minerals)

    I.Mineral oil

    II.Copper

    III.Manganese

    IV.Bauxite

    List II (Major producer)

    A) Zambia

    B) Guyana

    C) Venezuela

    D) Gabon

    Codes:

    aI-C, II-A, III-D, IV-BbI-C, II-A, III-B, IV-DcI-A, II-C, III-B, IV-DdI-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B