Geography PYQs

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1. Prelims 2013Q18Geomorphology

   Consider the following:

   1.Electromagnetic radiation

   2.Geothermal energy

   3.Gravitational force

   4.Plate movements

   5.Rotation of the earth

   6.Revolution of the earth

   Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?

   a1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyb1, 3, 5 and 6 onlyc2, 4, 5 and 6 onlyd1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
2. Prelims 2013Q24Soils & Natural Vegetation

   Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in

   adesert margins, liable to strong wind actionblow flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to floodingcscrublands, liable to spread of weed growthdNone of the above
3. Prelims 2013Q54Oceanography

   The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where

   awarm and cold atmospheric currents meetbrivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the seacwarm and cold oceanic currents meetdcontinental shelf is undulating
4. Prelims 2013Q55Soils & Natural Vegetation

   Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?

   1.Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy

   2.Coexistence of a large number of species

   3.Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
5. Prelims 2013Q60Climatology

   The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?

   1.Thermal difference between land and water

   2.Variation in altitude between continents and oceans

   3.Presence of strong winds in the interior

   4.Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
6. Prelims 2013Q61Minerals, Energy & Industries

   Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal?

   1.High ash content

   2.Low sulphur content

   3.Low ash fusion temperature

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
7. Prelims 2013Q62Soils & Natural Vegetation

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

   1.They are generally red in colour.

   2.They are rich in nitrogen and potash.

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

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

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   a1, 2 and 3b2, 3 and 4c1 and 4d2 and 3 only
8. Prelims 2013Q63Minerals, Energy & IndustriesAnswer disputed

   Consider the following statements :

   1.Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.

   2.Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.

   3.Dharwars are famous for petroleum.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 and 2b2 onlyc2 and 3dNone
9. Prelims 2013Q64Agriculture & Irrigation

   Consider the following crops :

   1.Cotton

   2.Groundnut

   3.Rice

   4.Wheat

   Which of these are Kharif crops?

   a1 and 4b2 and 3 onlyc1, 2 and 3d2, 3 and 4
10. Prelims 2013Q65Climatology

    “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders.” The above statement best describes which of the following regions?

    aAfrican SavannahbCentral Asian SteppecNorth American PrairiedSiberian Tundra
11. Prelims 2013Q72Climatology

    During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the

    1.Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky

    2.Lightning that separates the nimbus clouds

    3.Violent upward movement of air and water particles

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 onlyb2 and 3c1 and 3dNone of the above produces the thunder
12. Prelims 2013Q73Population & Settlements

    Consider the following pairs:

    Tribe : State

    1.Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim

    2.Karbi : Himachal Pradesh

    3.Dongaria Kondh : Odisha

    4.Bonda : Tamil Nadu

    Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    a1 and 3 onlyb2 and 4 onlyc1, 3 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
13. Prelims 2013Q77Minerals, Energy & Industries

    Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?

    aEngineeringbPaper and pulpcTextilesdThermal power
14. Prelims 2012Q5Indian Drainage & Water Resources

    If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?

    1.Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste-water.

    2.The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water.

    3.All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India.

    4.The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump-sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

    a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc3 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
15. Prelims 2012Q20Universe & Solar System

    Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth?

    aThe Earth's magnetic field diverts them towards its polesbOzone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer spacecMoisture in the upper layers of atmosphere prevents them from reaching the surface of the EarthdNone of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct
16. Prelims 2012Q38Population & Settlements

    Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development :

    1.Low birthrate with low death rate

    2.High birthrate with high death rate

    3.High birthrate with low death rate

    Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below :

    a1, 2, 3b2, 1, 3c2, 3, 1d3, 2, 1
17. Prelims 2012Q42Agriculture & Irrigation

    Which of the following is the chief characteristic of 'mixed farming'?

    aCultivation of both cash crops and food cropsbCultivation of two or more crops in the same fieldcRearing of animals and cultivation of crops togetherdNone of the above
18. Prelims 2012Q43Soils & Natural Vegetation

    A particular State in India has the following characteristics :

    1.It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan.

    2.It has over 80% of its area under forest cover.

    3.Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State.

    Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?

    aArunachal PradeshbAssamcHimachal PradeshdUttarakhand
19. Prelims 2012Q44Agriculture & IrrigationAnswer disputed

    Consider the following crops of India :

    1.Cowpea

    2.Green gram

    3.Pigeon pea

    Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
20. Prelims 2012Q45Oceanography

    Consider the following factors :

    1.Rotation of the Earth

    2.Air pressure and wind

    3.Density of ocean water

    4.Revolution of the Earth

    Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents?

    a1 and 2 onlyb1, 2 and 3c1 and 4d2, 3 and 4