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This is Practice Test on Indian Geography Time allowed is 9.30 to 11 hrs.

Correct answers 75 x 2 = 150 marks. Each incorrect answer carries a negative marking of o. 33%, which means for every wrong answer 0.66 marks will be deducted ˜ ˜ ˜

1. Match the following Hydro Power Projects State i) Birla Sui a) Himachal ii) Dhauliganga b) Uttrakhand iii) Indira Sagar c) iv) Loktak d) a) i-d, ii-b, iii-c, iv-a b) i-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d c) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d d)None

2. Match the following Hydro Power Project River i) Loktak a) ii) Omkareshwar b) Chenab iii) Baglihar c) Narmada iv) Nathpa Jhakri d) Loktak Lake a) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a b) i-c, ii-d, iii-b, iv-a c) i-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a d)None

3. Consider the following, which of these are correct? i) The largest power station in is in Tarapur ii) The largest reactor is Dhruva at the Babha Atomic Resarch Center. iii) Currently using two types of Power reactors, Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor and the Boiling Water Reactor. a) i and ii b) ii and iii c) i and iii d) All of the above

4. Consider the following

1. Aravallis

2. Vindhayas

3.

4. Satpuras

Which of the following extend over the state of ?

(a) 1 and 4 Only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) All of the above

5. known for one of world’s highest road pass is located in which range.

(a) range

(b) range

(c) Pirpanjal range

(d) Baltoro Kangri

6. Consider the following statements

1. Both Eastern and extend in the state and are connected by Biligirirangana hills

2. Northern part of state is part of and is composed of Black soil.

3. The state has the smallest coastline in southern India around 320 km

Which of the following states has the above features?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

7. Consider the following statements

1. Portions of Thar desert extends into and Sindh (Sind) provinces, eastern 2. Shiwalik hills known as the and Tipra ranges extends over the northern part of .

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct. a) 1 only (b) 2 Only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) None of the above

8. Which of the following pairs of hill station and range/hills is/are correctly matched? Hill station Range /hills

1. — 2. Saputara — Western Ghats. 3. Pachmarhi — Vindhayas 4. Ooty Niligiri

Select the correct answer using the codes below. (a) 2 and 3 Only (b) 2 and 4 Only (c) 1,2 and 3 Only (d) 1, 2 and 4 Only

9. What reasons can explain more number of debris avalanche in the as compared to the Western Ghats?

1. The Himalayas are tectonically active.

2. Himalayas are mostly made up of metamorphic and igneous rocks which are not stable.

3. The slopes are very steep in Himalayas as compared to Western Ghats.

Choose the correct answer using the codes below:

a) 1, 2

b) 2, 3

c) 1, 3

d) 1, 2, 3

10. Consider the following statements:

1. Garo and are extensions of Purvanchals in forming water divide between Brahmaputra and Barak River.

2. Rajmahal Hills are formed from rocks dating from the Jurassic Period and named after the town of Rajmahal which lies to the east in the state of .

3. The Meghalaya plateau (comprising Garo, ) is separated from the Chotanagpur plateau (part of peninsular india ) by Malda (in Bengal).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1, 3 only

b) 2, 3 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

11. Consider the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar .

1. is southern most , Amini is north of 11 degree north and Canninnore south of 11 degree north.

2. , the gentle sea cow is the state animal and Andaman Padauk is the state tree of Andaman and .

3. reefs support marine life such as sharks and rays

Select the correct code

A. 1-2-3-

B. 2-1-3

C. 2-3-1

D. 3-1-2

Correct

☺12. Arrange the following Straits from South to North in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. a. MacPherson Strait, Delight Strait, Austen Strait, Manners Strait b. Manners Strait, MacPherson Strait, Delight Strait, Austen Strait c. Delight Strait, Austen Strait, Manners Strait, MacPherson Strait d. None

☺13. Arrange the following water bodies from South to North in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. a. Port Meadows, Casuarina Bay, Coco Chanel, Hut Bay, Duncan Passage, Woodmason Bay b. Coco Chanel, Hut Bay, Duncan Passage, Woodmason Bay, Port Meadows, Casuarina Bay c. Hut Bay, Duncan Passage, Woodmason Bay, Port Meadows, Casuarina Bay, Coco Chanel d. Hut Bay, Duncan Passage, Woodmason Bay, Coco Chanel, Port Meadows, Casuarina Bay

14. What separates India from Myanmar a) Coco Chanel b) 10 degree Chanel c) Duncan passage d) manners strait

15. Consider the following statements about islands

1. The islands are the northernmost of the Lakshadweep-Maldives-Chagos group of islands, which are the tops of a vast undersea mountain range, the Chagos-Laccadive Ridge

2. Lakshadweep is an of twelve , three reefs and five submerged banks, with a total of about thirty-nine islands and islets.

3. The main islands are , Agatti, Minicoy, and Amini. Minicoy is their largest island

and is characterized by storm

Which of the above is/are true

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. None

☺16. Arrange the following Islands of Atolls in Lakshadweep from North to South correctly

a. Elikalpeni Bank, Amini Island, , Kavaratti Island, , Bitrā Island b. Bitrā Island, Elikalpeni Bank, Amini Island, Laccadive Islands, Kavaratti Island, Chetlat Island c. Amini Island, Laccadive Islands, Kavaratti Island, Chetlat Island, Bitrā Island, Elikalpeni Bank, d. Chetlat Island, Bitrā Island, Elikalpeni Bank, Amini Island, Laccadive Islands, Kavaratti Island

☺17. Consider following statements about the types of coral reefs found in India in various places and identify the wrong one

a. exclusively consists of fringing reefs. The reefs are relatively less developed due to large range of temperature and high salinity.

b. Shell reef in Gulf of Kutch is a shell shaped reef made from bio rock and decorated with coral in the deep waters of Gulf of Kutch, off the coast of Gujarat. It helps Coral Polyps to get healed 20% faster than usual.

c. , part of the Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve consists of Fringing reefs with a chain of 21 islands from in the north to Tuticorin in the south.

d.The in Netrani Island in Tamil Nadu has a coral reef with many varieties of coral, butterfly fish, trigger fish, parrot fish, eels and shrimps can be seen here .

18. The State of Gujarat has several creeks. Arrange the following creeks from South to North correctly. a. Gotilia Creek, Kharo Creek, Kosi Creek, Media Creek, Gomti Creek b. Media Creek, Gomti Creek, Gotilia Creek, Kharo Creek, Kosi Creek c. Kosi Creek, Media Creek, Gomti Creek, Gotilia Creek, Kharo Creek d. Gotilia Creek, Kharo Creek, Gomti Creek, Kosi Creek, Media Creek

19. In map of Gujarat identify the National Parks marked 1 to 4

a. Black buck National Park, Velavader, Bhavnagar ; , ;, National Park, Navasari ; Marine National Park, Jamnagar

b. Black buck National Park, Velavader, Bhavnagar ; , Navasari ; Marine National Park, Jamnagar; Gir National Park, Junagadh

c. Gir National Park, Junagadh ; Black buck National Park, Velavader, Bhavnagar ;, Vansda National Park, Navasari ; Marine National Park, Jamnagar

d. Vansda National Park, Navasari ; Marine National Park, Jamnagar; Gir National Park, Junagadh ; Black buck National Park, Velavader, Bhavnagar

20. From the map above, identify the sanctuaries numbered 2, 3, 4, 9, 14 and 19 in that order a. Khijadia Sanctuary, Thol Wild Life Sanctuary; Jambuhoda Wild Life Sanctuary; Wild Ass Sanctuary, Nal Sarovar Sanctuary, Jessore Sloth BearSanctuary b. Jambuhoda Wild Life Sanctuary; Wild Ass Sanctuary, Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary, Jessore Sloth BearSanctuary; Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, Thol Wild Life Sanctuary; c. Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary, Jessore Sloth BearSanctuary; Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, Thol Wild Life Sanctuary; Jambuhoda Wild Life Sanctuary; Wild Ass Sanctuary d. Wild Ass Sanctuary, Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary, Jessore Sloth BearSanctuary, Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, Thol Wild Life Sanctuary; Jambuhoda Wild Life Sanctuary

21. Consider the following about and pick the wrong one a. Luni is largest river in the Thar desert originates in the valley of the , near , passes through the southeastern portion of the Thar Desert, and ends in the marshy lands of in Gujarat b. It is first known as Sagarmati, then after passing Govindgarh, it meets its tributary , which originates from Pushkar Lake, and from then on it gets its name Luni c. Its major tributaries are the Sukri, Mithri River, Bandi, Khari, Jojari, Guhiya and Sagi from the left, and the Jawai from the right. d. In spite of the high salinity, it is a major river in the and serves as a primary source of irrigation. The Luni is not saline until it reaches Balotra, where high salt content in the soil impacts the river.

22. Arrange the hills in from South to North Correctly a. Khetri Hills, Chitor Hills, Siwana Hills, Toarwali Hills b. Siwana Hills, Toarwali Hills, Khetri Hills, Chitor Hills, c. Chitor Hills, Khetri Hills, Siwana Hills, Toarwali Hills d. Chitor Hills, Siwana Hills, Toarwali Hills, Khetri Hills

23. Kayals are a distinguishing feature of Western coastal . Kayals are backwaters which are used for fishing, inland navigation and also due to its special attraction for tourists

In which of the following segments, it is dominant

1. coast

2.

3. Goan coast

Select the right code A. 1 and 2

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 3

D. All of them

24. Arrange the following tributaries of Narmada from East to west correctly

a. Osrang, Barna, Kolar, Chandkeshar, Hiran b. Barna, Kolar, Chandkeshar, Hiran, Osrang c. Osrang, Hiran, Kolar, Chandkeshar, Barna d. Barna, Kolar, Osrang, Hiran, Chandkeshar

24. Which of the following are salt water lakes in Himalayas

1.

2.

3. Wular

Select the correct answer using codes given below

A. 1 and 2

B. 2 and 3

C. 1 and 3

D. All of them

25. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:

1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through .

2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.

3. River Teesta flows into on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 2 only c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

26. Which of the following rivers flow in the state of ?

1. Baitarani

2. Indravati

3.

4. Damodar

5. Southkoel

6. Vamsadhara

Select the correct code:

a) 1, 3, 4, 5, 6

b) 1, 2, 3, 5

c) 1, 2, 3, 5, 6

d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

27. Consider the following statements and select the correct statements

1. , located near Gondia in the eastern region of Vidarbha is home to birds, deer, bears and . 2. Nagzira wildlife sanctuary lies in Tirora Range of Bhandara Forest Division, consists of a range of hills with small lakes within its boundary which guarantee a source of water to wildlife throughout the year, and heighten the beauty of the landscape. 3. Tadoba Andhari Project, a prominent tiger reserve near Chandrapur in Vidarbha. , in , extends into Madhya Pradesh as well. Wildlife Sanctuary has been declared Special Tiger Zone by Govt. of Maharashtra in 2012 4. Bor Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Wardha district of Eastern Vidarbha. Wildlife Sanctuary has been declared Special Tiger Zone by Govt. of Maharashtra in 2012. a. 1, 2,3 b. 1, 2, 4 c. 1, 2, 3, 4 d. 1, 3, 4

28. Consider the following statements and select the correct statements 1. , located in district has a variety of flora and fauna. The Fort and Chandoli dam and scenic water falls can be found around the park. 2. , also known as Tiger Reserve is located in . 3. Sanjay Gandhi National Park, also known as Borivali National Park is located in and is the world's largest national park within city limits. 4. Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, a man made wildlife sanctuary situated 30 km from Sangli.

a. 1, 2, 3 b. 1, 2,4 c. 1, 2, 3, 4 d. 1, 3, 4

29. Consider the following statements and identify the wrong statement regarding sanctuaries in Maharashtra

a. Maldhok Sanctuary situated in Solapur district is for the Great Indian Bustard. b. Tansa wildlife Sanctuary, situated in and along the Tansa and Vaitarna river includes fauna like , barking deer, Hyena, Flying squirrel and . c. Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary includes 896 ha cover along the western side of the creek and the area used by thousands of flamingos for resting during high tide. d. Bhimashankar wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Western Ghats and is famous for the Malabar Giant squirrel. The sanctuary is located Nagpur district of Maharashtra.

30. is connected by road to various parts of the country through several National Highways: It is connected to other parts of India by five National Highways, which of the flowing is NOT one of them a. NH 1 connects in Punjab to . b. NH 2 commonly referred as Delhi-Kolkata Road that runs through the states of Delhi, Haryana, , , Jharkhand and . c. NH 8, now known as National Highway 48 connects the Indian capital city of New Delhi with the Indian Financial capital city of Mumbai via Jaipur and terminates at Chennai. d. NH 22 connects the National capital Delhi to Haryana state running 438 kilometres (272 miles) in length.

31. Match List I (Minerals) with List II (Chief Producing States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I (Minerals) List II (Chief Producing States) A. Coal 1. Karnataka,Madhya Pradesh B. Petroleum 2. Bihar, Andhra pradesh C. Manganese 3. Bihar, West Bengal D. Mica 4. Maharashtra, Karnataka 5. , Gujarat Codes : A B C D (a) 3 5 1 2 (b) 2 1 4 3 (c) 3 1 4 2 (d) 2 5 1 3

32. Which one of the following is correctly matched ? Tribes Native State (a) Tharu : Uttaranchal (b) Bhotia : Uttar Pradesh (c) Munda : Bihar (d) Kol : Rajasthan

33. Which of the following three rivers of Peninsular India have the Amarkantak region as their source? (a) Chambal, Betwa, Luni (b) Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery (c) Son, Mahanadi, Narmada (d) Narmada, Krishna, Wainganga

34. Match List I (Type of Vegetation) with List II (Region) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I (Type of Vegetation) List II (Region

A. Mangrove 1. Orissa B. Tropical wet 2. Western Ghats evergreen C. Tropical wet 3. West Bengal deciduous D. Dry and 4. Gujarat Steppe Codes : A B C D (a) 3 2 1 4 (b) 1 4 3 2 (c) 3 4 1 2 (d) 1 2 3 4

35. Consider the following : 1. 2. Gulf of Kachchh 3. Sunderbans The correct sequence of these regions in the descending order of their tidal energy potential is (a) 1-2-3 (b) 3-2-1 (c) 3-1-2 (d) 1-3-2

36. In which of the following states is the marine production of fish less than the inland production? (a) Tamil Nadu (b) West Bengal (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Kerala

37. Match List I (Industrial Activity) with List II (Place) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I (Industrial Activity) List II (Place)

A. Tannery 1. Narora B. Rubber 2. Kozhikode C. Vanaspati 3. Tonk D. Atomic Energy 4. Kankroli Codes : A B C D (a) 3 2 4 1 (b) 1 4 2 3 (c) 3 4 2 1 (d) 1 2 4 3

38. Match List I (Cities) with List II (Approximate Height above m.s.l. in metres) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I (Cities) List II (Approximate Height above m.s.l. in metres) A. Chennai 1. 6 B. Kolkata 2. 11 C. Mumbai 3. 216 D. Delhi 4. 16 Codes : A B C D (a) 4 1 2 3 (b) 2 1 4 3 (c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 2 3 4 1

39. Which of the following ports is/are located on the coast of India ? 1. New Mangalore 2. Kandla 3. Tuticorin 4. Mormugao Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes : (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4

40. Match List I (Biosphere Reserves) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I (Biosphere Reserves) List II (States) A. Manas 1. Meghalaya B. Nokrek 2. Assam C. Gulf of Mannar 3. Uttaranchal D. Nanda Devi 4. Tamil Nadu Codes : A B C D (a) 2 3 4 1 (b) 4 1 2 3 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 4 3 2 1

41. Which of the following are the main ranges of the Trans Himalayas? 1. Ladakh Range 2. Kailash Range 3. 4. Dhaola Dhar Range Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 2 and 4 only

42. Arrange the Mountain ranges from North to South. (A) Ladakh, Zanskar, and Pir Panjal (B) Karakoram, Ladakh, Zanskar and Pir Panjal (C) Karakoram, Zanskar, Pir Panjal and Ladakh (D) Ladakh, Pir Panjal, Karakoram and Zanskar

43. In the context of the Passes in India, consider the following pairs: 1. Khardung La Pass - 2. Pass - Sikkim 3. Dihang Pass - 4. Rohtang Lekh Pass - Jammu and Kashmir Which of the pairs given above are correct? (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 3 and 4 only (D) 1 and 4 only

44. Arrange the mountain passes from North to South: 1. Pass 2. Bolan Pass 3. Pass 4. Kasara Ghat Pass Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 (B) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4 (C) 1 – 2 – 4 – 3 (D) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3

45. in Meghalaya has the highest average annual rainfall. It could be attributed to which of the following reasons? 1. Trapping of Bay of Bengal branch of by funnel shaped pattern of hills 2. Uplift provided by Khasi hills 3. It is the place where both Arabian Sea Branch and Bay of Bengal Branch meets. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) All the above

46. Consider the following statements about Barak River: 1. Barak River divides into Surma and Kushiyara Rivers and both these finally join the . 2. The sixth national waterway (NW-6) stretch on this river. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2

47. If one moves from towards Himalayas the crossing order of the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra will be: (A) Bhabar, Khadar, , Bhangar (B) Bhangar, Khadar, Terai, Bhabar (C) Khadar, Bhangar, Terai, Bhabar (D) Khadar, Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar

48. Which of the following river(s) does not flows through the valleys in India? 1. Narmada 2. Godavari 3. Tapi 4. Damodar 5. Mahanadi Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (B) 2 and 5 only (C) 2 only (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

49. Which of the following river(s) is/are example of Endorheic Basin? 1. Luni 2. Sabarmati 3. Banas 4. Ghaggar Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 4 only (D) 1 and 3 only

50. With respect to the System, consider the following statements: 1. Sutlej is the only one tributary of Indus System that doesnt originate in India. 2. Beas is the only one river of Indus System that flows entirely within India. 3. Both Ravi and Beas have their source near Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) All the above

51. Arrange the following hills of Peninsular Plateau from south to North: 1. Harishchandra Range 2. Nagari Hills 3. Satmala Hills 4. 5. Ramgarh Hills Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 – 5 (B) 3 – 4 – 5 – 1 – 2 (C) 4 – 2 – 1 – 3 – 5 (D) 4 – 3 – 5 – 1 – 2

52. Which of the following states has ruled that animals and birds have legal rights like humans and declared citizens the guardians of animal kingdom? 1. Punjab 2. Haryana 3. 4. Himachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1, 2 and 3 only (C) 3 and 4 only (D) All the above

53. In the map showing passes of India, pl identify the passes shown in arrows from North to South correctly

a. Lipu Lekh, , Jelap La, , Niti La b. Nathu La, Jelap La, Chang La, Niti La, Lipu Lekh, c. Niti La, Lipu Lekh, Nathu La, Chang La, Jelap La d. Chang La, Niti La, Lipu Lekh, Nathu La, Jelap La

54. Which of the following is NOT correct about River Tapi a. The Tapti (also known as the Tapi) is the second largest west flowing river of the Peninsular India and is known as ‘the twin’ or ‘the handmaid’ of the Narmada. b. The along with its tributaries flows over the plains of Vidharbha, Khandesh and Gujarat and over large areas in the state of Maharashtra and a small area in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat c. The Right Bank tributaries of Tapti River are the Suki, the Sipna.the Gomai, the Arunavati and the Aner. d. The Left Bank are the Vaghur, the Amravati, the Buray, the Panjhra, the Bori, the Girna, the Gomai, the Purna, and the Mona

55. Which of the following statements is NOT correct / a. Tawi is a river that flows through the city of Jammu, Kashmir. Tawi river is a major left bank tributary of . The river originates from the lapse of Kali Kundi glacier and adjoining area south-west of Bhadarwah in Doda District. b. crosses the Dhaola Dhar range and it takes a south-westerly direction and meets the Satluj river at Harike in Punjab. It forms gorges at Kati & Largi in Dhaoladhar and It lies entirely within the Indian territory c. Sutluj river flows almost parallel to the Indus for about 400 km before entering India, and comes out of a gorge at Rupar. It passes through the Nathu La on the Himalayan ranges and enters the Punjab plains. d. None

56. The most plausible explanation of the location of the Thar desert in is ; (a) The obstruction caused by the Aravallis to the rainbearing wind that proceeds to the Ganga Valley (b) The Prevalance of comparative high pressure (c) The absence of mountains to the north of Rajasthan to cause orographic rainfall (d) That the moisture carried by the southwest monsoon is driven away by the dry upper air current.

57. Consider the location of mounts in India which one of the following is in right sequence from South to North. a) ,,, b) Salher,Kalsubai,Mahabaleshwar, Kudermukh c) Kudremukh ,Mahabaleshwar,Kalsubai, Salher d) Kudremukh,Kalsubai,Mahabaleshwar, Salher

58. Consider the following pairs incorrect one is ;

(a) Thalghat gap - Gateway of Mumbai (b) Jabalpur gap - Mahadeo-Maikala ranges (c) Shenkotta gap - Gateway of SW Monsoon in Tamil Nadu (d) Bhorghat gap - Gateway of Konkan

59. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct one List- I List- II (Waterfalls) (Rivers) A. Jog 1. Narmada B. Bheraghat 2. Cauvery C. Sivasamudram 3. Subarnarekha D. Hundru 4. Code A B C D (a) 1 4 3 2 (b) 1 4 2 3 (c) 4 1 3 2 (d) 4 1 2 3

60.Which of the following gives the correct descending order by length of the river of India.

(a) Brahmaputra, Ganga, Godavari, Kosi (b) Ganga , Brahmaputra, Krishna , Kosi (c) Ganga , Godavari , Krishna , (d) Ganga, Yamuna ,Godavari ,Mahanadi

61. Consider the following pairs A. Saddle Peak - North Andaman B. Koyob Peak - C. Thuiller Peak - Great Nicobar D. Diavolo Peak - Middle Andaman

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) A B C D

(b) A C D (c) A B D

(d) B CD

62. Which of the following statements is not correct

(a) The Gangotri and the Kedernath glacier are fed by Gangotri Himal

(b) Milam and Pindari glacier have their source in Nandadevi Himal (c) Zemu glacier is in Sikkim Himalaya (d) Skamiri glacier is in Greater Himalaya

63. Which one of the following is Not a lagoon? (a) Ashtamudi lake (b) Chilka lake (c) Periyar lake (d)

64. In the map the marked area shows which one of the following ranges of annual rainfall received by that area ?

(a) Less than 50 cm (b) Between 50 and 100 cm (c) Between 100 and 200 cm (d) More than 200 cm

65. In the India map identify the Mountain peaks from left to right clockwise

a. Masherbrum, Nanga Parbat, Gasherbrum, Harumkh b. Gasherbrum, Harumkh, Masherbrum, Nanga Parbat c. Masherbrum, Gasherbrum, Harumkh, Nanga Parbat d. None

66. Consider the following seaports:

(1) Chennai, (2) Machilipattinam, (3) Nagapattinam, (4) Tuticorin. The correct sequence of these ports as one moves from north to south is : A) 1, 2, 3, 4 B) 2, 1, 3, 4 C) 1, 3, 2, 4 D) 2, 1, 4, 3

67. Which of the following is wrongly matched ?

a. Western Ghats: Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, , Maharashtra.

b. Nilgiri Hills: Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.

c. : Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, , Uttar Pradesh

d.Vindhyas: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh

68. Consider the following passes of the Western Ghats:

1. Bhorghat 2. Thalghat 3. Palghat Arrange the above given passes from South to North using the code given below: A. 3-1-2 B. 3-2-1 C. 2-3-1 D. 2-1-3

69. With reference to Indian standard Time (IST) meridian (82°30’ E), consider the following statements: 1. It passes through eight Indian states. 2. It intersects Tropic of cancer in the state of Chhattisgarh. 3. Official time signals are generated by the Time and Frequency Standards Laboratory at the National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi, for both commercial and official use.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

70. Which of the following rivers is not a tributary of River Krishna?

A. Tungabhadra B. Koyna C. Musi D. Sabari

71. Which of the following rivers does/do originate outside the Indian Territory 1. Brahmaputra 2. Sutlej 3. Chenab 4. Ravi ; Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. 1 and 2 only B. 1, 3 and 4 only C. 1, 2 and 3 only D. 3 and 4 only

☺72. Arrange the following pairs of hills from North to South correctly, a. Nallamalai,Venukonda; Javadi,Shevaroy; Palakonda, Nagari; Panchaimalai, Sirumali; Palni, Varushnad hills b. Nallamalai,Venukonda; Palakonda, Nagari; Javadi,Shevaroy; Panchaimalai, Sirumali; Palni, Varushnad hills c. Palakonda, Nagari; Javadi,Shevaroy; Panchaimalai, Sirumali; Palni, Varushnad hills; Nallamalai,Venukonda d. Palakonda, Nagari; Nallamalai,Venukonda; Javadi,Shevaroy; Panchaimalai, Sirumali; Palni, Varushnad hills

73. Arrange the following States with their decreasing length of coastline a. West Bengal, Pondicherry, Karnataka, Goa b. Karnataka, Goa, West Bengal, Pondicherry c. Goa, West Bengal, Pondicherry, Karnataka d. Pondicherry, Karnataka, Goa, West Bengal

74. Which of the following bordering countries with the Indian States is/are correct

1. Pakistan J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat 2.China J&K,HP, Uttaranchal, Uttarkhand, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh 3.Nepal Bihar, Uttaranchal, UP, Sikkim, West Bengal 4.Bangladesh West Bengal, , Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, , Assam 5.Bhutan West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur

a. 1, 2, 4 b. 1, 3, 4,5 c. 1, 3 d. 1, 2, 3, 5

75. Arrange the following Urbanized States with decreasing order of a. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Pondicherry, Goa, Mizoram, Dadar and Nager Haveli b. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Pondicherry, Goa, Dadar and Nager Haveli, Mizoram, c. Pondicherry, Goa, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Dadar and Nager Haveli d. Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Mizoram, Dadar and Nager Haveli