Apti Plus Academy For Civil Services TEST ID - 04
Geography NCERT (5th to 10th) with answers
1. Pole star is located in which constellation?
A. Ursa Major B. Ursa Minor C. Casiiopiea D. Orion
Answer – B (Ursa Minor)
Pole star or polar star is a name of Polaris in the constellation Ursa Minor, after its property of being the naked-eyestar closest to the Earth's north celestial pole.
2. Consider the following statements : 1. Jupiter , Saturn and Neptune have rings around them. 2. These rings are belts of small debris
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C .( Both )
A ring system is a disc or ring orbiting an astronomical object that is composed of solid material such as dustand moonlets, and is a common component of satellite systems around giant planets. A ring system around a planet is also known as a planetary ring system. The most prominent planetary rings in the Solar System are those around Saturn, but the other three giant planets (Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune) also have ring systems.
3. Arrange the following in ascending order , based on the time taken by planets to complete one rotation on its axis 1. Venus 2. Jupiter 3. Mars
A. 132 B. 213 C. 231 D. 312
Answer – C ( 231 )
Jupiter – 9hr 55min and 30 sec Mars – 24hr and 37 min Venus – 243 days
4. The planet considered as Earths Twin is
A. Venus B. Mars C. Mercury D. Neptune
Answer - A. ( Venus )
Both Venus and Earth are similar in size, mass, density, gravity, and composition , hence Venus is known as Earths twin.
5. Torrid Zone on Earth would lie between
A. Between Tropic of Cancer and Equator B. Between Tropic of Capricorn and Equator C. Between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn D. Areas lying between the Arctic Circle and the North pole in the Northern Hemisphere and the Antarctic Circle and the South Pole in the Southern Hemisphere.
Answer – C (Between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn ) Areas lying between the Arctic Circle and the North pole in the Northern Hemisphere and the Antarctic Circle and the South Pole in the Southern Hemisphere- Frigid Zones
6. Consider the following statements : 1. The axis of the earth makes an angle of 231/2 deg with its orbital plane. 2. The circle that divides the day from night on the globe is called the circle of illumination.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B .( Only 2 )
The axis of the earth makes an angle of 661/2 deg with its orbital plane. The circle of illumination is the division between day and night over the earth. The circle of illumination bisects (cuts in half) all latitudes on the spring and autumnal equinoxes. At this time, all places have equal day length (12 hours). The circle of illumination always bisects the equator (0 degrees latitude).
7. Consider the following about the maps : 1. Small scale maps are used to show small area like village or town.
2. Large scale maps are used to show large areas like continents and countries.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – D. ( None )
Large scale maps are used to show small area like village or town. Small scale maps are used to show large areas like continents and countries.
8. The name of all Stations that India has/ had at Antarctica are 1. Bharati 2. Dakshin Gangotri 3. Maitri
A. 2 B. 23 C. 12 D. 123
Answer- D ( 123 )
The Indian Antarctic Program is a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional program under the control of National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. It was initiated in 1981 with the first Indian expedition to Antarctica. The program gained global acceptance with India's signing of the Antarctic Treaty and subsequent construction of the Dakshin Gangotri Antarctic research base in 1983, superseded by the Maitri base from 1990. The newest base commissioned in 2015 is Bharati, constructed out of 134 shipping containers. Under the program, atmospheric, biological, earth, chemical, and medical sciences are studied by India, which has carried out 30 scientific expeditions to the Antarctic as of 14 October 2010.
9. Following trees are found in evergreen forest 1. Mahogany 2. Ebony 3. Rosewood
A. 12 B. 23 C. 123 D. 13
Answer – C ( 123 ) Mahogany , Ebony and Rosewood are Evergreen forest.
10. Which of the following forest are called Monsoon Forest. A. Tropical Evergreen
B. Tropical Semi evergreen C. Tropical Deciduous D. Tropical Montane
Answer – C
Monsoon forest, also called dry forest or tropical deciduous forest, open woodland in tropical areas that have a long dry season followed by a season of heavy rainfall. The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. Many lianas (woody vines) and herbaceous epiphytes (air plants, such as orchids are present. Monsoon forests are especially well developed in Southeast Asia and are typified by tall teak trees and thickets of bamboo.
11. Consider the following about Snow Leopard : 1. It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife ( Protection ) Act 1972 2. In India they are found only in Jammu and Kashmir , Sikkim , Uttarakhand.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – A. ( Only 1 )
Snow leopards live in the mountainous regions of central and southern Asia. In India, their geographical range encompasses a large part of the western Himalayas including the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh in the eastern Himalayas.
12. Which of the following are Migratory Birds 1. Pintail Duck 2. Curlew 3. Siberian Crane
A. 3 B. 13 C. 23 D. 123
Answer – D ( All )
Pelican , Siberian Crane , Stork , Flamingo , Pintail Duck , Curlew are some birds that migrate to India.
13. Consider the following about Mauna Kea : 1. It is an undersea mountain 2. It is Higher than Mount Everest. 3. It is located in Atlantic Ocean.
Which of the above are correct. A.12 B. 2 C. 123 D. 13
Answer – A. ( 12 )
Mauna Kea ( Hawaii ) in the Pacific Ocean is an undersea mountain . It is higher than Mount Everest being 10205 metres high.
14. Which of the following are Fold mountains 1. Aravali 2. Himalayas 3. Alps
A. 23 B. 2 C. 123 D. 12
Answer – C ( 123 )
Himalayas and Alps are young fold mountains while Aravali is the oldest fold mountain in the world.
15. Which of the following are Block Mountains 1. Vosges mountain 2. Mt Kilimanjaro 3. Mt Fujiyama
A. 1 B. 123 C. 23 D. 12
Answer – A ( 1 )
Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Fujiyama are Volcanic mountains.
16. Consider the following statements : 1. Jog falls in Karnataka is on Subarnekha river. 2. The lava plateaus in India are rich in Red and Yellow soil.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – D ( None of the above )
Jog falls in Karnataka is on Shravati river. The lava plateaus in India are rich in Black soil.
17. Consider the following statements : 1. Himalayas is the world’s longest above ground mountain range. 2. Amazon is the world’s largest river.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B( Only 2 )
Andes is the world’s longest above ground mountain range.
18. Arrange the following in descending order of their sizes 1. Atlantic Ocean 2. Indian Ocean 3. Pacific Ocean 4. Arctic Ocean
A. 3214 B. 1324 C. 3124 D. 2314
Answer – C ( 3124 ) The descending order w.r.t sizes of Ocean is - Pacific Ocean , Atlantic Ocean , Indian Ocean and Arctic Ocean .
19. The deepest mine in the world is in
A. Russia B. USA C. South Africa D. Kenya
Answer – C ( South Africa )
AngloGold Ashanti's Mponeng gold mine, located south-west of Johannesburg in South Africa, is currently the deepest mine in the world. The operating depth at Mponeng mine ranged from between 2.4km to more than 3.9km below the surface. Ongoing expansions have resulted in deeper digging at Mponeng, pushing the record to beyond the four kilometre mark.
20. Consider the following about the interior of the Earth : 1. The main mineral constituents of the continental mass are silica and aluminium
2. The main mineral constituents of the oceanic crust are silica and manganese.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – D ( None of the Above )
The main mineral constituents of the continental mass are silica and alumina. The main mineral constituents of the oceanic crust are silica and magnesium.
21. Consider the following about Earthquakes : 1. The point where the energy is released is called the hypocentre of the earthquake. 2. Greatest damage due to earthquake is nearest to focus.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – A ( Only 1 )
The place in the crust where the movement starts is called focus / hypocentre . The place on the surface above the focus is called the epicentre . Greatest damage due to earthquake is nearest to epicentre.
22. Consider the following statements : 1. Victoria falls is on the borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe in Africa. 2. Angel Falls in Brazil is the highest waterfall in world.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – A ( Only 1 )
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in world.
23. Consider the following about the forests : 1. Tropical Deciduous Forests are found along the eastern margins of the continents. 2. Temperate Evergreen Forests are found in Northern Australia and in Central America.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1
B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – D ( None of the above )
Temperate Evergreen Forests are found along the eastern margins of the continents. Tropical Deciduous Forests are found in Northern Australia and in Central America.
24. Consider the following about the atmosphere : 1. Troposphere layer is ideal for flying aeroplanes. 2. Meteorites burn up in the Mesosphere , on entering from the space.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B ( Only 2 )
Stratosphere layer is ideal for flying aeroplanes
25. Jet planes flying in the sky leave a white trail behind them because
A. Of the smoke released from the Engines B. The moisture from the engines condenses. C. Of the presence of Cloud and no air at such heights. D. None of the above
Answer – B
Jet planes flying in the sky leave a white trail behind them because of the moisture from the engines condenses.
26. Arrange the following in Descending order 1. Rivers 2. Salt lakes 3. Atmosphere 4. Freshwater lakes , inland seas
A. 4123 B. 4231 C. 4132 D. 4213
Answer – B ( 4231 )
27. Which of the following are Temperate Deciduous Trees ? 1. Oak 2. Ash 3. Beech
A. 13 B. 23 C. 123 D. None
Answer – C ( 123 )
28. Which of the following are the features of Mediterranean Vegetation .? 1. Thick Barks 2. Wax Coated leaves
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both ) Mediterranean trees adapt themselves to dry summers with the help of their thick barks and wax coated leaves which help them reduce transpiration.
29. Which of the following is not a Temperate Grasslands ? A. Pampas B. Veld C. Llanos D. Prairie
Answer – C
Llanos is Tropical Grassland. Llanos is found in Venezuela.
30. Consider the following about Bromeliads : 1. Bromeliads are special plants that store water in their leaves 2. Bromeliads are epiphytic plants
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both ) Bromeliads are special plants that store water in their leaves.Animals like frog use these pockets of water for laying their eggs.
31. Consider the following about the interior of the Earth : 1. The crust forms only 5 percent of the volume of the Earth. 2. The core forms 83 percent of the volume of the Earth.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B ( Only 2 )
The crust forms only 0.5 percent of the volume of the Earth
32. Consider the following about Tapir animal : 1. It is found only in South America 2. It is a herbivorous mammal.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B ( Only 2 )
Tapir is a large, herbivorous mammal, similar in shape to a pig, with a short, prehensile nose trunk. Tapirs inhabit jungle and forest regions of South America, Central America, and Southeastern Asia.
33. Which of the following grow underground ? 1. Cassava 2. Turmeric 3. Potato
A. 23 B. 3 C. 13 D. 123
Answer – D ( 123 ) Cassava , Turmeric and Potato all the three grow underground.
34. What are Maloca ?
A. A mammal found only in South America B. A type of House found in South America C. A kind of Bird found in South America. D. Name for tribe found in Africa Answer – B
A maloca is an ancestral long house used by the natives of the Amazon, notably in Colombia and Brazil. Each community has a maloca with its own unique characteristics.
35. Saskatchewan river is located in which country ?
A. Canada B. USA C. Russia D. Iceland
Answer – A ( Canada )
Saskatchewan is a major river in Canada, about 550 kilometres Long , flowing roughly eastward across Saskatchewan and Manitoba to empty into Lake Winnipeg.
36. Where are “ Crow , Cree , Pawnee , Apache “ tribes found ?
A. Prairies B. Savanna C. Steppe D. Down
Answer – A ( Prairies )
37. Which of the following animals/ Birds are found in Prairies ? 1. Coyotes 2. Gophers 3. Toucan
A. 123 B. 12 C. 23 D. 13
Answer – B ( 12 ) Toucan birds are found in rainforest.Toucans are native to the Neotropics, from Southern Mexico, through Central America, into South America south to northern Argentina.
38. Consider the following about Velds : 1. They have mild climate due to influence of Indian Ocean 2. The Velds are rich in minerals .
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
The velds have rich reserves of minerals. The velds have a mild climate due to the influence of the Indian Ocean . Winters are cold and dry .
39. Tafilalet Oasis is in which country.?
A. Sudan B. Morocco C. Libya D. Egypt
Answer – B ( Morocco ) Tafilalet Oasis is the largest oasis in Morocco.
40 . Khapa Chan is also more famously know as
A. Doklam B. Drass C. Ladakh D. Tawang Answer – C
41. Which of the following Buddhist Monasteries are in India 1. Thiksey 2. Hemis 3. Lamayuru
A. 2 B. 13 C.123 D. 12
Answer – C ( 123 )
Thikseyis located on top of a hill in Thikseyvillage, approximately 19 kilometres (12 mi) east of Leh in Ladakh . Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery (gompa) of the DrukpaLineage, located in Hemis, Ladakh. Lamayuru is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Lamayouro, Leh district.
42. Which of the following is / are soil conservation techniques ? 1. Mulching 2. Contour barriers 3. Rock dam
A.12 B. 2 C. 123 D. 23
Answer – C ( 123 )
Mulching – The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw . It helps to retain soil moisture. Contour barriers – Stones , grass , soil are used to build barriers along contours . Trenches are made in front of the barriers to collect water. Rock dam – Rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water . This prevents gullies and further soil loss.
43. Which of the following is / are protected under CITES ? 1. Orchids 2. Cacti 3. Aloes
A. 1 B. 123 C. 23 D. None of the above.
Answer- B ( 123 )
CITES ( the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ) is an international agreement between governments . It aims to ensure that international trade is specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival . Roughly 5000 species of animals and 28000 species of plants are protected .Bears , dolphins , cacti , corals , orchids and aloes are some examples.
44. Consider the following statements : 1. Switzerland has no known mineral deposit in it. 2. Chuquicamata mine in Chile is famous for copper deposits..
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
45. Consider the following statements : 1. Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie are gold mines located in western Australia. 2. Prince Charles Mountains of East Antarctica has reserves of iron ore.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
46. Which Fuel is considered as “ Buried Sunshine “ ? A. Petrol B. Coal C. Diesel D. Natural gas
Answer - B ( Coal )
47. Arrange the following in Descending order . 1. Nanga Parbat 2. Nanda Devi 3. Makalu 4. Kamet
A. 3142 B. 1243 C. 1234 D. 3124
Answer – D ( 3124 )
48. Which of the following places India has Nuclear plant ? 1. Rawatbhata 2. Narora 3. Kaiga 4. Kakrapar
A. 134 B. 234 C. 1234 D. 124
Answer – C ( 1234 )
49. The terms Milpa , Roca , Ladang refers to
A. Shrubs B. Shifting cultivation C. Folk dance D. Local Wind name in Africa
Answer – B ( Shifting cultivation )
Shifting cultivation is known by different names in different parts of the world – Milpa in Mexico , Roca in Brazil , Ladang in Malaysia.
50. Consider the following about Agenda 21 : 1. It aims at achieving global sustainable development . 2. It is an agenda to combat environmental damage , poverty , disease through global cooperation on common interests , mutual needs and shared responsibilities.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
It is the declarartion signed by world leaders in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development ( UNCED ), which took place at Rio de Janeiro , Brazil . It aims at achieving global sustainable development . It is an agenda to combat environmental damage , poverty , disease through global cooperation on common interests , mutual needs and shared responsibilities. One majorobjective of the Agenda 21 is that every local government should draw its own local Agenda 21.
51. Which of the following river / rivers do not originate in India ? 1. Ghaghra 2. Gandak 3. Kosi
Select the correct code A. 3 B. 13 C. 23 D. 123
Answer – D ( 123 )
52. Rio conventions relates to which of the following conventions : 1. United Nations Framework Conventions on Climate Change . 2. Convention on Biological Diversity. 3. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
Select the correct code A. 12 B. 1 C. 123 D. 13 Answer – C ( 123 )
Rio Convention relates to the following three conventions, which are results of the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. These conventions are
1. UNFCCC, the abbreviation of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2. CBD, the abbreviation of Convention on Biological Diversity 3. UNCCD,the of United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification 53. Consider the following 1. The Club of Rome advocated for resource conservation for the first time in their book “ Our Common Future “ 2. The Brundtland Commission report introduced the concept of Sustainable Development and advocated it as a means for resource conservation.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B ( Only 2 )
The Club of Rome advocated for resource conservation for the first time in 1968. Our Common Future was published by Brundtland Commission in 1987.
54. Arrange the following in terms of Area they occupy in India descending order 1. Mountains 2. Plateau 3. Plains
Select the correct code A. 213 B. 321 C. 312 D. 231
Answer – C ( 312 )
Plains – 43 percent Mountain – 30 percent Plateau – 27 percent
55. Consider the following about Alluvial Soils 1. It is found in the deltas of Mahanadi , the Godavari the Krishna and the Kaveri rivers 2. The soil is rich in Potash and Poor in Phosphorous.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
They occur all along the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains except in few places where the top layer is covered by desert sand.They also occur in deltas of the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Cauvery, where they are called deltaic alluvium (coastal alluvium)Some alluvial soils are found in the Narmada, Tapi valleys and Northern parts of Gujarat.The proportion of nitrogen is generally low.The soils are rich in Potash but poor in phosphorous.
56. Which of the following are Endangered Species : 1. Pink Head Duck 2. Sangai 3. Indian wild ass
Select the correct code A. 12 B. 23 C. 123 D. 13
Answer – B ( 23 )
Pink Head Duck – Extinct Sangai and Indian wild ass – Endangered
57. Consider the following regarding Enrichment Plantation : 1. Chir Pine has damaged the natural forest in South India. 2. Teak Monoculture plantations in the Himalayas have replaced the Himalayan oak and Rhododendron forests.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – D ( None )
Enrichment Plantation is one in which there is single commercial plantation of valuable species. Teak Monoculture has damaged the forest in South India and Chir Pine plantations in the Himalayas have replaced the Himalayan oak and Rhododendron forests.
58. Which of the following are correctly matched
Tiger Reserves State 1. Orang Manipur 2. Amrabad Telangana 3. Buxa West Bengal
Select the correct code A. 123 B. 13 C. 23 D. 3
Answer – C ( 23 )
Orang Tiger reserve is in Assam.
59. Consider the following three statements : 1. Large fields are divided into strips 2. Strips of grass are left to grow between the crop 3. This breaks up the force of wind.
The above description is for which method of soil Conservation technique
A. Shelter Belts B. Strip Cropping C. Alley Cropping D. Zero Tillage
Answer – B ( Strip Cropping )
Planting lines of tress to create shelter is called shelter belt farming.Alley Cropping is planting rows of trees at wide spacings with a companion crop grown in the alleyways between the rows. Alley cropping can diversify farm income, improve crop production and provide protection and conservation benefits to crops. No-till farming (also called zero tillage or direct drilling) is a way of growing crops or pasture from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage.
60. Consider the following about Laterite soils : 1. Humus content of Laterite soil is low. 2. It develops in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
Laterite soils in India are found in the Eastern Ghat of Orissa, the Southern parts of Western Ghat, Malabar Coastal plains and Ratnagiri of Maharashtra and some part of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Meghalaya, western part of West Bengal.Laterite soils are said to farraginous aluminous rock. They are formed by decomposition; because of they are found in black soil regions having heavy rainfall. The rocks are completely leached out having a high proportion of iron and aluminium as residue. High temperature and heavy rainfall transformed the black soil into laterite.The Laterite soils in India are not fertile at all and are not suitable to agriculture. They are coarse in texture and poor in nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash and urea. These soils are red in colour as it is mixed with iron oxides. Plants like cashew grow well along with Tapioca. These soils are also used as building materials in India. But agriculture can be practiced with the help of fertilizer.
61. Jardhargaon, a small village in the Tehri-Garhwal district of Uttaranchal, pioneered a people's movement to conserve indigenous seeds and promote traditional agricultural practices. The movement was known as
A. Save Our Seeds B. Save Our Indian Seeds C. Save Our Farmers D. Beej Kranti
Answer – A
The movement was known as Beej Bachao Andolan or save our Seeds. The first step in the programme was the discontinuation of the cultivation of chemical-dependent seeds. To accomplish this outcome, programme organisers visited villages in the region to learn more about traditional varieties of seeds. They then organised food marches as well as meetings to create awareness about the importance of protecting traditional seeds. Programme organisers sampled different varieties and combinations of seeds, returning to farmers the varieties that were particularly useful. BBA also actively promoted the use of traditional farming methods such as baranaja.
62. Which of the following are correctly matched
Dams Rivers
1. Rana Pratap Sagar Chambal 2. Mettur Dam Godavari 3. Panchet dam Damodar
Select the correct code A. 123 B. 13 C. 23 D. 12
Answer – B ( 13 )
Mettur dam is on Cauvery river.
63. Consider the following about bamboo drip irrigation system : 1. It is practiced by farmers of Jaintia and Khasi hill areas 2. It is used to grow betel leaves and black pepper.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
For more than 200 years tribal farmers of the north-eastern part of India, in the state of Meghalaya, have been using an indigenous technique of bamboo drip irrigation to irrigate their plantation crops. These farmers of the Jaintia and Khasi hill areas have developed this system of tapping springs and stream water to grow betal leaves, black pepper and arecanut
64. Consider the following about paddy : 1. Aman – is known as winter rice . India produces Aman rice mainly. 2. Aus –is autumn rice.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
There are three seasons for growing rice in India viz.- autumn, winter and summer. These three seasons are named according to the season of harvest of the crop. Autumn rice is known as pre-kharif rice. The sowing of pre-kharif rice is taken up during May to August. However, the time of sowing slightly differs from state to state according to weather condition and rainfall pattern. It is harvested in September-October. Autumn rice crop is known as 'Aus' in West Bengal, 'Ahu' in Assam, 'Beali' in Orissa, 'Bhadai' in Bihar, 'Virippu' in Kerala and 'Kuruvai/kar/ Sornavari' in Tamil Nadu.
The main rice growing season in the country is the 'Kharif'. It is known as winter rice as per the harvesting time. The sowing time of winter (kharif) rice is June-July and it is harvested in November-December. Winter rice is know as 'Aman' in West Bengal, 'Sali' in Assam, 'Sarrad' in Orissa, 'Agahani' in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, 'Sarava' in Andhra Pradesh, 'Mundakan' in Kerala and 'Samba/Thaladi' in Tamil Nadu.
Summer rice is called as Rabi rice. It is known as 'Boro' in Assam and West Bengal, 'Dalua'in Orissa, 'Dalwa' in Andhra Pradesh, 'Punja' in Kerala and 'Navarai' in Tamil Nadu and 'Garma' in Bihar. The sowing time of summer rice is November to February and harvesting time is March to June.
65. Consider the followingstatements : 1. Castor seed is grown both as rabi and kharif crop. 2. Sesamum is a Kharif crop in South India and Rabi Crop in North India.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – A ( Only 1 )
Sesamum is a Rabi crop in South India and Kharif Crop in North India.
66. What is Gene Revolution A. It is the application of bio technology in food production. B. It is the application of bio technology in pharma production. C. It is the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material. D. None of the above
Answer- A
The gene revolution is the application of bio-technology in food production. It is of great potential to farmers as it provides them with disease-free planting material and develops crops that resist pests and diseases, reducing use of chemicals that harm the environment and human health. It can provide diagnostic tools and vaccines that help control devastating animal diseases. It can also improve the nutritional quality of staple foods such as rice and create new products for health and industrial uses
67. Which of the following minerals are found in toothpaste 1. Aluminium Oxide 2. Silica 3. Titanium Oxide
Select the correct code A. 2 B. 13 C. 123 D. 12
Answer – C ( 123 )
Toothpaste contain – Silica , Limestone Aluminium Oxide ,and Fluoride. Most toothpaste are made white with Titanium Oxide.
68. Placer deposit minerals include 1. Gold 2. Platinum 3. Lead
Select the correct code A. 123 B. 1 C. 12 D. 13
Answer - C ( 12 )
Certain minerals may occur as alluvial deposits in sands of valley and the base of hills. These deposits are called Placer deposits and generally contain minerals like – Gold , Silver , Tin and Platinum. Lead is obtained from igneous / metamorphic rocks.
69. NGT ( National Green Tribunal ) had banned Rat hole mining in which of the following states A. Assam B. Manipur C. Jharkhand D. Meghalaya
Answer – D ( Meghalaya )
70. Consider the following about Millets 1. Ragi is rich in iron , calcium and roughage 2. Bajra grows well on sandy soils and shallow black soil.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
Ragi is a crop of dry regions and grows well on red ,black ,sandy loamy and shallow black soils. Ragi is rich in iron , calcium and roughage. Bajra grows well on sandy soils and shallow black soil.
71. Tropic of cancer passes through which all states 1. Rajasthan 2. Tripura 3. Manipur
Select the correct code A. 123 B. 12 C. 13 D. 1
Answer – B ( 12 ) The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states
Gujarat, rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh , Chhatisgarh , Jharkhand , West Bengal, Tripura , Mizoram.
72. Gondwanaland the ancient super continent included which of the following modern continents 1. South America 2. North America 3. Antarctica 4. Africa
Select the correct code A. 1234 B. 2 C. 124 D. 134
Answer – D ( 134 )
Gondwanaland included most of the landmasses in today's Southern Hemisphere, including Antarctica, South America, Africa, Madagascar, and the Australian continent, as well as the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent, which have now moved entirely into the Northern Hemisphere.
73. Himalayas consist of three parallel ranges in its longitudinal extent. Which one is Himadri ? A. Great Himalayas B. Himachal C. Lesser Himalayas D. Shiwaliks
Answer – A ( Great Himalayas )
The northern most range is known as Great or Inner Himalays or the Himadri.
74. Consider the following about Bhangar / Old alluvium in the Northern Plain 1. The largest part of the northern plain is formed of older alluvium, 2. They lie below the floodplains of river and present a terrace like feature.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – A ( Only 1 )
They lie above the floodplains of river and present a terrace like feature.
75. Consider the following about Western Ghats 1. The height of Western Ghats progressively increases from south to north. 2. Western Ghats are higher than Eastern Ghats.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B ( Only 2 )
The height of Western Ghat progressively increases from north to south.
76. Consider the following about Chilika Lake 1. It lies north of Mahanadi Delta. 2.In 1981 Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of International importance under Ramsar Convention.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B ( Only 2 ) It lies to the south of Mahanadi Delta.
77. Which of the following are tributaries of Indus 1. Zaskar 2. Nubra 3. Gomal
Select the correct code A. 12 B.13 C. 123 D. 23
Answer – C ( 123 )
Indus has a total drainage areaexceeding 1,165,000 km2(450,000 sq mi). Its estimated annual flow stands at around 243 km3 (58 cu mi), twice that of the Nile River and three times that of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers combined, making it the twenty-first largest river in the world in terms of annual flow. The Zanskar is its left bank tributary in Ladakh. In the plains, its left bank tributary is the Chenab which itself has four major tributaries, namely, the Jhelum, the Ravi, the Beas, and the Sutlej. Its principal right bank tributaries are the Shyok, the Gilgit, the Kabul, the Gomal, and the Kurram. Beginning in a mountain spring and fed
with glaciers and rivers in the Himalayas, the river supports ecosystems of temperate forests, plains and arid countryside.
78. Consider the following about Sunderban : 1. Its name comes from the Sundari tree which grows well in the marshland. 2. It is the world’s largest and fastest growing delta .
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
79. Dhuandhar falls is on which river A. Godavari B. Ganga C. Narmada D. Tapti
Answer – C ( Narmada )
The Dhuandhar Falls are located on Narmada River in Bhedaghat and are 30 meters high. The Narmada River, making its way through the world-famous Marble Rocks, narrows down and then plunges in a waterfall known as Dhuandhaar. The plunge, which creates a bouncing mass of mist, is so powerful that its roar is heard from a far distance.
80. The Tributaries of Godavari are 1. Penganga 2. Wardha 3. Purna 4. Musi
Select the correct code A. 1234 B. 134 C. 234 D. 123
Answer – D ( 123 )
The tributaries for Godavari are Penganga , Wardha , Purna , Pranhita , Manjra , Waiganga .
81. Arrange the following river in descending order of their length 1. Mahanadi river 2. Krishna river 3. Kaveri river
Select the correct code
A. 312 B. 123 C. 213 D. 231
Answer – C ( 213 )
Krishna river – 1400 km Mahanadi river – 800 km Kaveri river – 760 km.
82. Consider the following about Mica : 1. Mica is a mineral made up of series of plates or leaves . 2. Koderma – Gaya – Hazaribagh belt has Mica deposits.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
83.Consider the following about the Medicinal Plants : 1. Babool plant - The fresh juice of leaves is a cure for earache . It is also used to regulate blood pressure. 2. Arjun plant – Leaves are used as a cure for eye soars .Its gum is used as a tonic.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – D ( None ) Arjun plant - The fresh juice of leaves is a cure for earache . It is also used to regulate blood pressure. Babool plant – Leaves are used as a cure for eye soars .Its gum is used as a tonic.
84.. Consider the following about Greater Himalayas 1. The folds of Great Himalayas are asymmetrical in nature. 2. The core of Great Himalayas is composed of granite.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
85. Consider the following about Coal deposits in India 1. Gondwana coal is not metallurgical grade coal . 2. Tertiary coals occur in the north eastern states of Meghalaya , Assam , Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B ( Only 2 )
Gondwana coal is metallurgical grade coal . Gondwana coal is located in Damodar valley , Jharia , Raniganj , Bokaro .
86. Consider the following about Wular Lake 1. It is the result of tectonic activity . 2. It is fed by Chenab river.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B ( Only 2 )
Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. It is sited in Bandipora districtin the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River
87. Consider the following about Jet Stream 1. These are a narrow belt of high altitude westerly winds above the troposphere. 2. The most constant jet streams are the mid latitude and the sub tropical jet stream.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – B ( Only 2 )
These are a narrow belt of high altitude westerly winds in the troposphere. Their speed varies from about 110 km / hr in summer to 184 km / hr in winter. The most constant jet streams are the mid latitude and the sub tropical jet stream.
88, Consider the following about Purvanchal Hills 1. They are mostly composed of sandstones. 2. The Purvanchal comprises of the Patkai hills , The Naga Hills , Manipur Hills and the Mizo Hills.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
89. Arrange the following Wildlife Reserves from North to South 1. Shivpuri 2. Dachigam 3. Pocharam 4. Kanha Kisli
Select the correct code A. 2134 B. 1243 C. 1234 D. 2143
Answer – D ( 2143 )
90. Following are the example of Alpine Vegetation 1. Silver Fir 2. Junipers 3. Birches
Select the correct code A. 13 B. 12 C. 23 D. 123
Answer – D ( 123 )
SilverFir , Junipers , Birches and Pines are example of Alpine Vegetation.
91. Mawsynram is a village in which Hills of Meghalaya A. Khasi B. Jainitia C. Garo D. West Jaintia
Answer – A ( Khasi )
Mawsynram is a village in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalayastate in north- eastern India, 65 kilometres from Shillong. It is reportedly the wettest place on Earth, with an average annual rainfall of 11,872 millimetres
92. Recently a city was named as World Book capital for 2019 by UNESCO. A. Bogota B. Conarky C. Sharjah D. Qatar
Answer – C ( Sharjah )
UNESCO has named Sharjah as the World Book Capital for 2019. Sharjah was chosen for its efforts to make books accessible to its entire population. Sharjah is the 19th city to be named as World Book Capital by the UNESCO. The earlier cities which were named as World Book Capital are: Madrid (2001), Alexandria (2002), New Delhi (2003), Antwerp (2004), Montreal (2005), Turin (2006), Bogota (2007), Amsterdam , 2008), Beirut (2009), Ljubljana (2010), Buenos Aires (2011), Yerevan (2012), Bangkok (2013), Port Harcourt (2014), Incheon (2015), Wroclaw (2016), Conakry (2017) and Athens (2018).
93. Maitree is a joint military exercise between India and A. UAE B. China C. Thailand D. Japan
Answer – C ( Thailand )
The Maitree series of bilateral exercises has been one of the major defence cooperation initiatives between India and Thailand. It is an annual event. The previous edition of the exercise was held at Krabi in Thailand in 2016.
94. Consider the following about Global Cyber security Index 1. It is released by International Telecommunication Union. 2. China has been placed behind India in the index.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
India has been ranked 23rd out of 165 nations in the second Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) that measures the commitment of nations across the world to cyber security. The Index has been released by the UN telecommunications agency International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Singapore has topped the index with a score of 0.925. Singapore is followed by United States (2nd), Malaysia (3rd), Oman (4th), Estonia (5th), Mauritius (6th), Australia (7th), Georgia (8th), France (9th), Canada (10th) and Russia (11th). China has been placed at 34th.
95. Vultures in the Indian Subcontinent are dying of kidney failure shortly after scavenging livestock. The drugs that is causing the problem is / are 1. Diclofenac 2. Ketoprofen 3. Meloxicam
A.123 B. 13 C. 12 D. 1
Answer – C ( 12 )
Vultures act as scavengers, preying on dead animals and Diclofenac in carcasses led to slow death of vultures. Ketoprofen, which came as an alternative to Diclofenac also , caused the same effect on the vulture population. Meloxicam is an alternative presently used by many state governments.
96. Consider the following about Whitley Awards. 1. They are popularly known as Green Oscars. 2. They are instituted by the UK registered charity Whitley Fund for nature.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1
B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – C ( Both )
Whitley Awards are instituted by the U.K.-registered charity Whitley Fund for Nature. These awards are given annually to recognise national and regional conservationists and supports them in their endeavour to conserve wildlife and nature. Sanjay Gubbi of Karnataka and Purnima Barman of Assam have won the prestigious Whitley Award for their contributions in wildlife conservation. Whitley awards are popularly known as Green Oscars.
97. Consider the following about JIGYASA programme. 1. It is a student scientist connect programme . 2. It would be implemented by ISRO and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.
Which of the above are correct. A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both D. None of the above
Answer – A ( Only 1 )
The programme would be implemented by CSIR in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. The main focus of the programme is to connect school students and scientist as well as to extend students classroom learning to a very well planned research laboratory based learning.
98. States which have Natural gas deposits is / are
1. Tripura 2. Tamil Nadu 3. Gujarat
Select the correct code A. 123 B. 3 C. 23 D. 13
Answer – A ( 123 )
99. The following sites is / are suitable for tapping Geothermal energy 1. Tatapani 2. Rajgir 3. Chhumathang
Select the correct code A. 2 B. 123 C. 23 D. 13
Answer – B ( 123 ) Systematic efforts to explore geothermal energy resources first commenced in India in 1973 and several promising sites were finalized. Some of these are Cambay Graben in Gujarat, Puga and Chhumathang in Jammu and Kashmir, Tattapani in Chhattisgarh, Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh, Ratnagiri in Maharashtra and Rajgir in Bihar.
100. Recently Rutland Island was in news . The island is situated in
A. North Andaman B. South Andaman C. Great Nicobar D. Little Andaman Answer – B ( South Andaman )
The National Board of Wildlife has approved Rutland Island in South Andaman to be the site for the country’s long-range missile test facility.