TNPSC AURA www.tnpscaura.com FREE GROUP 2 TEST NO: 05 INDIAN GEOGRAPHY GROUP FREE TEST SERIES NO: 05 UNIT- III: GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA (i) Location – Physical features - Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate - Water resources - Rivers in India - Soil, minerals and natural resources - Forest and wildlife - Agricultural pattern. (ii) Transport - Communication. 1. On which basis resources can be classified into biotic and abiotic? A. Origin B. Ownership C. Renewability D. Distribution Ans: A Natural resources can be classified into different groups depending on origin, development, renewability, distribution, ownership etc. On the basis of origin, resources can be classified into biotic and abiotic resources. 2. Which of the following statement is true? 1. Marine yeast is lesser potential than the terrestrial yeast. 2. They can be used in baking, brewing, wine, bio-ethanol and pharmaceutical protein production A. 1 alone B. 2 alone C. 1, 2 D. None Ans: B Marine yeast has greater potential than the terrestrial yeast. They can be used in baking, brewing, wine, bio-ethanol and pharmaceutical protein production. 3. Which of the following statement is incorrect? 1) Natural resources which are limited can be called non-renewable resources. 2) Renewable become exhausted after use and the time they take to replace does not match the life cycle A. 1 alone B. 2 alone C. 1, 2 D. None Ans: B Natural resources which are limited can be called non-renewable resources. They become exhausted after use and the time they take to replace does not match the life cycle. (e.g.) Coal, petroleum, natural gas and other minerals. TNPSC AURA www.tnpscaura.com FREE GROUP 2 TEST NO: 05 4. The average atmospheric conditions are determined by measuring the weather elements for a period of how many years? A. 30 years B. 32 years C. 40 years D. 35 years Ans: D The average atmospheric conditions are determined by measuring the weather elements for a long period of time which is usually for 35 years. 5. Which of the following is the Characteristics of South Indian Rivers? 1) Short and narrow 2) Useful for navigation 3) Suitable for hydro power generation A.1, 2 B. 1, 3 C. 2, 3 D. 1, 2, 3 Ans: B Characteristics of South Indian Rivers • Originate from Western Ghats • Short and narrow • Non perennial in nature • Suitable for hydro power generation • Not useful for navigation 6. Match the following correctly I. Distributary 1. A branch or outlet, leaves a main river and does not re-join it II. Doab 2. A land between the two converging rivers. III. Estuary 3. Mouth of a river where it enters the sea through a single channel IV. Pass 4. narrow gap through the mountains providing a route A. 2, 3, 4, 1 B. 1, 2, 3, 4 C. 3, 4, 1, 2 D. 4, 3, 2, 1 Ans: B Back waters: The part of a river which are stagnant and do not reach the sea as they are pushed by the current. Distributary: A branch or outlet which leaves a main river and does not rejoin it, carrying its water to the sea or a lake. Doab: A land between the two converging rivers. Estuary: Mouth of a river where it enters the sea through a single channel with a hollow. Perennial Rivers: The rivers which flow throughout the year and have permanent source of water. Pass: A narrow gap through the mountains providing a route or passage. TNPSC AURA www.tnpscaura.com FREE GROUP 2 TEST NO: 05 7. Which of the following statement is correct 1) The Polar regions receive slanting sun’s rays. Hence there is little or no sunlight, thus there is an Extreme Cold Winters. 2) Vertical sun’s ray’s fall directly on regions around the equator hence the climate is very hot in summer and very cold in winters A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 and 2 D. None Ans: A The Polar regions receive slanting sun’s rays. Hence there is little or no sunlight, thus there is an extreme cold Winters. Vertical sun’s ray’s fall directly on regions around the equator hence the climate is very hot and almost no winters. 8. In which District of Tamilnadu Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary is located? A. Ramanathapuram B. Thirunelveli C. Ariyalur D. Nagapattinam Ans: C 9. Consider the following statements: 1. 21 June – Summer solstices more radiation received by Northern Hemisphere. 2. 23 September – Autumn Equinox not equal radiation in both Hemisphere. 3. 22 December – Winter solstice more radiation received by Southern Hemisphere. Select the correct Code: A. 1 & 2 B. 1 & 3 C. 2 & 3 D. all the above Ans: B 10. Sabarmathi river flows through which of these states? A. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & Gujarat B. Gujarat & Rajasthan C. Madhya Pradesh & Bihar D. Maharastra & Jharkhand Ans: A 11. Which type of forests is affected with the forest fire? A. Deciduous forest B. Mangrove forest C. Tropical forest D. Montane Temperate forest TNPSC AURA www.tnpscaura.com FREE GROUP 2 TEST NO: 05 Ans: A The high temperature during summer in Tamil Nadu leads to occasional forest fire in deciduous and thorn forests. 12. What are the methods followed for water conservation? A. Changing the crop pattern B. Renovating Traditional water sources C. Use of geothermal water D. All the above Ans: D Some methods of water conservation are Protection of water from pollution; * Redistribution of water; rational use of groundwater; population control * Renovation of traditional water sources; use of modern irrigation methods * Increasing forest cover * Changing crop pattern * Flood management and use of geothermal water 13. Which of these districts are the worst affected desertification areas in Tamil Nadu? A. Theni B. Nilgris C. Virudhunagar D. All the above Ans: D According to the desertification atlas prepared by the ISRO, about 12 percent of the total geographical area is under desertification and land degradation. Theni, Virudhunagar, the Nilgris and Kanyakumari are the worst affected districts. 14. Which of the following statement about Kaveri is correct? 1. While entering Tamil Nadu, the Kaveri continues through a series of twisted wild gorges until it reaches Hogenakkal Falls. 2. The Kaveri breaks at Srirangam Island with two channels, river Coleroon and Kaveri 3. At last, it empties into the Bay of Bengal at Poompuhar A. 1, 2 B. 1, 3 C. 2, 3 D. 1, 2, 3 Ans: D In Karnataka the river bifurcates twice, forming the sacred islands of Srirangapatnam and Sivasamudram. While entering Tamil Nadu, the Kaveri continues through a series of twisted wild gorges until it reaches Hogenakkal Falls and flows through a straight, narrow gorge near Salem. TNPSC AURA www.tnpscaura.com FREE GROUP 2 TEST NO: 05 The Kaveri breaks at Srirangam Island with two channels, river Coleroon and Kaveri. At last, it empties into the Bay of Bengal at Poompuhar. 15. Match the following correctly: I. Chilka 1. lies between the deltas of Godavari and Krishna II. Kolleru 2. Kerala III. Pulicat 3. lies in the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu IV. Vembanad 4. Odisha A. 3, 2, 1, 4 B. 2, 3, 1, 4 C. 4, 1, 3, 2 D. 4, 3, 2, 1 Ans: C Among the back water lakes of this coast, lake Chilka (Odisha) is the largest lake in India located to the southwest of the Mahanadi delta, the Kolleru Lake which lies between the deltas of Godavari and Krishna and the Pulicat Lake lies in the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, these are the well-known lakes in the east coastal plain. Vembanad lakes is in Kerala. 16. Which is the north-western boundary of the Peninsular plateau region. A. Kaimur hills B. Rajmahal hills C. Aravalli hills D. Western Ghats Ans: C Aravalli hills mark the north-western boundary of the plateau region. Its northern and northeastern boundaries are marked by the Bundelkhand upland, Kaimur and Rajmahal hills. The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats mark the western and eastern boundaries respectively. 17. Which of the following statement about Rajasthan Plains is correct? 1) It is located to the North of Aravalli range 2) The Sambhar Salt Lake (Pushkar Lake) near Jaipur is the prominent one. 3) Rajasthan plain is formed by the deposition of the river Luni and the long- vanished river Saraswathi A. 2,3 B. 1, 3 C. 1,2 D. 1, 2, 3 Ans: A Rajasthan Plains is located to the west of Aravalli range. It covers an area of about 1,75,000 sq.km. Rajasthan plain is formed by the deposition of the river Luni and the TNPSC AURA www.tnpscaura.com FREE GROUP 2 TEST NO: 05 long-vanished river Saraswathi. There are several salt lakes in Rajasthan. The Sambhar Salt Lake (Pushkar Lake) near Jaipur is the prominent one. 18. The deltaic plain is an extension of the_____ land. A. Bhangar B. Khadar C. Tarai D. Bhabar Ans: B The deltaic plain is an extension of the Khadar land. It covers about 1.9 lakh sq.km in the lower reaches of the Ganga River. It is an area of deposition as the river flows in this tract sluggishly. The deltaic plain consists mainly of old mud, new mud and marsh. In the delta region, the uplands are called ‘Chars’ while the marshy areas are called ‘Bils’. 19. Which of the following statement is correct about Peninsular Plateaus? 1) The plateau region lies to the south of the Great Northern Plains 2) It is an old rocky plateau region. 3) This is the largest physiographic division of our country. A.