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GROUP-IV - 2019

REVISION TEST GEOGRAPHY

1. Which of the following is the important cotton producing area in India A. Ganges plain B. Deccan trap C. Demodar valley D. Yamuna valley ,e;jpahtpd; fPo;f;fhz;gtw;Ws; gUj;jp gaphplg;gLk; Kf;fpag; gug;G vJ? A. fq;ifr; rkntsp B. jf;fhz gPlg+kp C. jhNkhjh; gs;sj;jhf;F D. aKdh gs;sj;jhf;F

2. The most important means of irrigation in Deccan India is A. well B. canal C. tank D. tubewell jf;fhz ,e;jpahtpd; Kf;fpa ePh;g;ghrd Kiw A. fpzw;Wg; ghrdk; B. fhy;tha;g; ghrdk; C. Vhpg; ghrdk; D. Foha;f; fpzw;Wg; ghrdk;

3. Where is Bongaigaon? What is it famous for? www.kalvikural.comA. U. P. famous for sugarcanewww.kalvikural.com cultivation www.kalvikural.com B. M. P. famous for rock temple C. Assam famous for refinery D. West Bengal famous for wild life Nghq;if Nfhtd; vq;Nf cs;sJ? mJ vjw;F Kf;fpaj;Jtk; tha;e;jJ? A. cj;jpugpuNjrk; fUk;G gaphpLtjw;Fg; ngah; ngw;J B. kj;jpag; gpuNjrk; fy;NfhapYf;F rpwg;G ngw;wJ C. m];]hk; ngl;Nuhypa Rj;jpfhpg;gpw;F ngah; ngw;wJ D. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;> tdtpyq;F ruzhyak;

4. Amarkantak an important Peninsular river, is in the state of A. Gujarat B. Madhya Pradesh C. Maharashtra D. Rajasathan jPgfw;g ,e;jpahtpd; xU Kf;fpa MW mkh;fz;lf;. mJ mike;Js;s khepyk; A. F[uhj; B. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; C. k`huh~;buh D. uh[];jhd;

5. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched A. Kakrapara - Gujarat B. Hirakud - Orrisa C. Mettur - Tamil Nadu D. Tungabhadhra - Maharashtra

gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; ve;j ,iz rhpahfg; nghUe;jtpy;iy ? A. ff;ughuh - F[uhj; B. `puhFl; - xhprh C. Nkl;^h; - jkpo;ehL D. Jq;fgj;uh - k`huh~;buh

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2 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com 6. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched A. Hirakud - Atomic power B. Khetri - Manganese C. Balaghat - Iron ore D. Ankleshwar - Oil field gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; ve;j ,iz rhpahfg; nghUe;jpAs;sJ? A. `puhFl; - mZkpd;rf;jp B. Nfj;hp - khq;fdP]; C. ghyfhl; - ,Uk;Gj;jhJ D. mq;fNy~;th; - vz;nza;f;fpzW

7. Burnpur and Kulti are centre of A. Aluminium industry B. Iron & steel industry C. Coal mining D. Copper mining gh;d;g+h; kw;Wk; Fy;b vjw;F Kf;fpaj;Jtk; tha;e;jJ? A. mYkpdpaj; njhopw;rhiy B. ,Uk;G v/F cUf;F Miy C. epyf;fhp ntl;b vLj;jy; D. jhkpuk; ntl;b vLj;jy;

8. Bhilai steel industry was started with the help of A. UK B. West Germany C. U.S.S.R. D. U.S.A gpyha; v/F Miy ve;j ehl;L cjtpAld; Muk;gpf;fg;gl;lJ? A. Aidnll; fpq;lk; (U.K) B. Nkw;F n[h;kdp C. A.v];.v];.Mh; D. mnkhpff If;fpa ehLfs;

9. Which one of the following states ranks first in the production of sugarcane www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com A. Punjab B. Uttar Pradesh C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra fPo;f;fz;l khepyq;fSs; fUk;G cw;gj;jpapy; Kd;dpiy tfpg;gJ vJ? A. gQ;rhg; B. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk; C. jkpo;ehL D. k`huh~;buh

10. Which one of the following industries are developed only after independence A. Cement, Sugar Industries B. Cotton and Jute mills C. Heavy engineering and chemical industries D. None of these fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; ve;j njhopw;rhiyfs; ,e;jpah Rje;jpuk; mile;j gpd; kl;LNk tphptile;jd? A. rpnkz;l;> rh;f;fiu njhopw;rhiyfs; B. gUj;jp kw;Wk; rzy; Miyfs; C. fduf ,ae;jpuq;fs;> ,urhadj; njhopw;rhiyfs; D. ,tw;Ws; vJTkpy;iy

11. Sahyadri ranges refer to A. Siwaliks B. Eastern ghats C. Western ghats D. Satpura range rfhaj;hp kiyfs; Fwpg;gJ A. rpthypf; B. fpof;Fj; njhlh;;r;rp kiy C. Nkw;Fj; njhlh;r;rp kiy D. rhj;g+uh Fd;Wfs;

12. Aravalli ranges are an example of A. Folded mountain B. Block mountain C. Residual mountain D. Volcanic mountain Muty;yp kiyj;njhlh;fs; fPo;f;fz;l kiy tiff;F Xh; cjhuzk; A. kbg;G kiy B. gpz;l kiy C. vQ;rpa kiy D. vhpkiy

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3 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com 13. The Konkan coast stretches between A. Goa to Cochin B. Goa to Mumbai C. Goa to Daman D. Goa to Diu nfhq;fz flw;fiuapd; guty; A. Nfhth Kjy; nfhr;rp tiu B. Nfhth Kjy; Kk;ig tiu C. Nfhth Kjy; lhkd; tiu D. Nfhth Kjy; ila+ tiu

14. The river basin which is called “Ruhr of India” is A. Damodar B. Hooghly C. Swamarekha D. Godavari ,e;jpahtpd; &h; vd miof;fg;gLk; ejpg; gs;sj;jhf;F A. jhNkhjh; B. `_f;sp C. Rth;zNufh D. Nfhjhthp

15. Find the incorrectly matched pair State Leading producer of A. Assam - Rubber B. Andhra Pradesh - Tobacco C. Gujarat - Groundnut D. Kerela - Coconut

gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; rhpahfg; nghUe;jhj ,iziaf; fz;Lgpb: khepyk; Kf;fpa cw;gj;jp A. m];]hk; ,ug;gh; B. Me;jpug;gpuNjrk; Gifapiy C. F[uhj; epyf;fliy D. Nfush Njq;fha;

16. Which river is called “Bengal‟s sorrow www.kalvikural.comA. Yamuna B. Damodhar www.kalvikural.comC. Narmada D. Tapti www.kalvikural.com “tq;fhsj;jpd; Jauk;” vd miof;fg;gLk; ejp A. aKdh B. jhNkhjh; C. eh;kij D. jg;jp

17. Which place receives maximum solar energy in December A. Kolkata B. Delhi C. Amritsar D. Chennai brk;ghpy; ve;j efuk; mjpf mstpy; #hpa rf;jpiag; ngWk;? A. fy;fj;jh B. nly;yp C. mkph;jru]; D. nrd;id

18. Which state possesses two major ports in India A. Orissa B. Maharashtra C. Tamil Nadu D. Gujarat ,uz;L nghpa JiwKfq;fs; mike;Js;s ,e;jpa khepyk; A. xhprh B. k`huh~;buh C. jkpo;ehL D. F[uhj;

19. Find the odd place out A. Kakarapura B. Kavanur C. Kodaikanal D. Hyderabad njhFjpapy; nghUe;jhj ,lk; vJ? A. ff;fhuGuh B. fhtD}h; C. nfhilf;fhdy; D. i`juhghj;

20. Tea is cultivated at the highest level in A. Java B. Bosnia C. Sri Lanka D. India Njapiy ngUkstpy; ,q;F gaphplg;gLfpwJ A. [hth B. Ngh];dpah C. ,yq;if D. ,e;jpah

21. Which one of the following states of India. Receives major part of its annual rainfall during winter A. Orrisa B. West Bengal C. Madhya Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

4 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com ve;j xU ,e;jpa khepyk; Fsph;fhyj;jpy; kpf mjpfkhd Mz;L kiog;nghopitg; ngw;Ws;sJ? A. xhprh B. Nkw;F tq;fhsk; C. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; D. jkpo;ehL

22. The largest producer of Merino wool in the world is A. New Zealand B. Australia C. Union of South Africa D. United Kingdom nkhpNdh tifiar; rhh;e;j Ml;L cNuhkk; cyfpNyNa ,q;F kpFjpahf cw;gj;jp nra;ag;gLfpd;wd A. epArpyhe;J B. M];jpNuypah C. njd; Mg;gphpf;fh D. gphpl;ld;

23. The semangs are the tribal people in habiting in the equatorial regions of A. Brazil B. Congo C. Malaysia D. New Guinea nrkhq; vd;Dk; g+h;tPff; Fbapdh; fPo;f;fz;l Gtp eLf;Nfhl;L tl;lhuq;fspy; kpFjpahf tho;fpd;wdh; A. gpNurpy; B. fhq;Nfh C. kNyrpah D. epa+ fpdpah

24. Which of the following is not an iron ore variety A. Haematite B. Magnetite C. Siderite D. Cuprite fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; ve;j xd;W ,Uk;Gj;jhJ tifiar; rhh;e;jJ my;y? A. N`kill; B. Nkf;dill; C. rpl;iul; D. Fg;iul;

25. Elephant grasses are mostly found in A. Pampas B. Prairies C. Steppes D. Savannas ahidg;gw;fs; vd;wiof;fg;gLk; Gy;tiffs; ,g;Gy;ntspfspy; kpFjpahf cs;sd. A. ghk;gh]; B. gpiuhpfs; C. ];nlg;gpfs; D. rthdh;fs; www.kalvikural.com26. The world‟s largest desert is www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com A. Atacama desert B. Sahara desert C. Gobi desert D. Great Australian desert cyfpy; kpfg; gue;j ntg;gg; ghiytdk; A. ml;lfhkh ghiytdk; B. rfhuh ghiytdk; C. Nfhgp ghiytdk; D. nghpa M];jpNuypah ghiytdk;

27. The driest, parts which are prone to frequent drought lie in which of the states of India A. Rajasthan B. Madhya Pradesh C. Andhra Pradesh D. Karnataka mbf;fb twl;rpf;Fs;shFk; kpf twl;rpahd gFjp ,e;jpahtpd; ve;j khepyj;jpy; cs;sJ? A. ,uh[];jhd; B. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; C. Me;jpug;gpuNjrk; D. fh;ehlfk;

28. It is popularly called as the Automobile workshop of the world A. Detroit B. Kobe C. Nottingham D. Rio de Janerio cyfpd; Nkhl;lhh; thfdj; njhopw;rhiyfspd; gzpkid vd;W gpugykhf miof;fg;gLk; ,lk; A. nll;uha;l; B. NfhNg C. ehl;bq;`hk; D. hpNah-b-n[dpNuh

29. India‟s only Gold – field is located at kolar in the state of A. Madhya Pradesh B. Bihar C. Gujarat D. Karnataka ,e;jpahtpy; Nfhyhhpy; cs;s xNu xU jq;fr; Ruq;fk; ,k;khepyj;jpy; mike;Js;sJ A. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; B. gPfhh; C. F[uhj; D. fh;ehlfk;

30. Muscovite is the type of ore related with A. Mica B. Aluminium C. Manganese D. Lead www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

5 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com k];Nfhitl; vd;Dk; jhJ ,jd; tifiar; rhh;e;jJ? A. ikf;fh B. mYkpdpak; C. khq;fdPR D. fhhPak;

31. The lower region above the earth‟s surface is called A. Stratosphere B. Ozone layer C. Trophosphere D. Atmosphere G+kpapd; NkNy cs;s gFjpapd; fPo;ghfk; ,t;thW nrhy;yg;gLfpwJ A. ];l;Nul;Nlh];gpah; B. XNrhd; mLf;F C. LNuhNgh];gpah; D. tspkz;lyk;

32. Coniferous forest belt is characterized by A. short summer and long winter B. short winter and long summer C. short autumn and long winter D. long autumn and short winter Crpapiyf; fhl;L kz;lyj;jpy; ,e;epiy epyTfpwJ A. FWfpa NfhilAk;> neba Fsph;fhyKk; B. FWfpa Fsph;fhyKk;> neba NfhilAk; C. FWfpa ,iyAjph; fhyKk;> neba Fsph;fhyKk; D. neba ,iyAjph; fhyKk;> FWfpa Fsph;fhyKk;

33. Gulf stream is the current of A. Atlantic ocean B. Pacific ocean C. Arctic ocean D. Antarctic ocean fy;/g; ePNuhl;lkhdJ ,g;ngUq;flypy; fhzg;gLfpwJ A. ml;yhz;bf; B. grp/gpf; C. Mh;f;bf; D. mz;lhh;bf;

34. Which state in India has the largest geographical are www.kalvikural.comA. Madhya Pradesh www.kalvikural.comB. Rajasthan www.kalvikural.com C. Andhra Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh ve;j ,e;jpa khepyk; Gtpapay; gug;gsT kpFjpahf cilajhFk;? A. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; B. uh[];jhd; C. Me;jpug;gpuNjrk; D. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;

35. The lowest layer of atmosphere is called as A. Exosphere B. Ionosphere C. Troposphere D. Stratosphere tspkz;lyj;jpd; fPo; mLf;F fPo;f;fz;lthW miof;fg;gLfpwJ A. vf;N]h];gpah; B. maNdh];gpah; C. buhg;Ngh];gpah; D. ];l;Nul;Nlh];gpah;

36. The largest island in the world is A. Sri Lanka B. Australia C. Caribbean D. Greenland cyfpy; kpfg;gue;j jPthff; fhzg;gLtJ A. =yq;fh B. M];jpNuypah C. fhpgPad; D. fphPd;yhz;L

37. A coral island with a central lake is known as A. Atoll B. Corallite C. Lagoon D. Coral reef eLtpy; xU Vhpia cila gtsj; jPT A. mNlhy; B. nfhuy;iyl;L C. yh$d; D. gtsg;ghiw thpir

38. Mt. Caucasus is found A. to the north of the Tibet B. in the western part of U.S.A C. between Black sea and Caspian sea D. in the eastern part of Australia www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

6 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com fhfr]; kiy A. jpngj;jpw;F tlf;fpy; cs;sJ B. mnkhpf;f If;fpa ehl;bd; Nkw;Fg; gFjp C. fUq;flYf;Fk;> fh];gpad; flYf;Fk; ,ilapy; cs;sJ D. M];jpNuypahtpd; fpof;Fg; gFjpapy; cs;sJ

39. The river which carries larger quantity of water every year to the sea is A. Ganga B. Congo C. Amazon D. Mississippi xt;nthU tUlKk; ngUkstpy; ePiu flYf;F vLj;Jr; nry;Yk; MW A. fq;if B. fhq;Nfh C. mNkrhd; D. kprprpgp

40. Great lakes are an important feature of A. Australia B. South America C. North America D. Europe fpNul; Nyf;]; ve;j epyg;gFjpapd; Kf;fpakhd mikg;G? A. M];jpNuypah B. njd; mnkhpf;fh C. tl mnkhpf;fh D. INuhg;gh

41. Himalayas can be classified into A. Cordillera B. Groups of mountains C. Individual mountains D. Folded mountains ,kakiyia gpd;tUkhW tifg;gLj;jyhk; A. ngUk; kiyj;njhlh; B. kiyf; $l;likg;G C. jdpj;j kiyfs; D. kbg;G kiyfs;

42. Which one of the following is close to equator A. Scrubs B. Grass land C. Dense forest D. Scattered trees www.kalvikural.comfPo;f;fz;ltw;wpy; xd;W g+kj;jpawww.kalvikural.com Nuiff;F mUfpy; cs;sJ www.kalvikural.com A. Gjh;fs; B. Gy;ntsp C. mlh;j;jpahd fhL D. gutyhd kuq;fs;

43. Sandy soil is prevalent in A. Desert B. Delta C. Mountain D. Plain kzy; tif kz; mjpfkhf fhzg;gLk; gFjp A. ghiytdk; B. nly;lh C. kiygFjp D. rkjsk;

44. Paddy production is more in A. Bangladesh B. Thailand C. Angola D. Germany ney; cw;gj;jp kpFjpahf cs;s ehL A. tq;fhs Njrk; B. jha;yhe;J C. mq;Nfhyh D. n[h;kdp

45. The limited development of livestock rearing in India is due to A. non – availability of good breeds B. undeveloped speedy transportation facilities C. less demand for livestock products D. non – availability of pasture lands ,e;jpahtpy; fhy;eil tsh;g;G Kd;Ndw;wkilahky; ,Ug;gjw;fhd fhuzk; A. cah;ju fhy;eil ,dk; fpilf;fhjpUj;jy; B. tpiuthd Nghf;Ftuj;J tsh;r;rpapd;ik C. fhy;eil nghUl;fSf;F Njit FiwT D. Nka;j;jy; epyq;fs; fpilg;gjpy;iy

46. Which country has the largest petroleum reserves in the world A. USA B. Kuwait C. Saudi Arabia D. Venezuela cyfpy; ve;j ehl;by; mjpf msT ngl;Nuhypa ,Ug;Gfs; cs;sd? A. If;fpa mnkhpf;fh B. Fitj; C. rt+jp mNugpah D. ntdpRyh www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

7 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com 47. Wheat cultivation is confined to A. Tropical regions B. Warm region C. Humid areas D. Desert areas NfhJik rhFgb fPo;f;fz;l xd;wpy; fhzg;gLk; A. madkz;lyg; gpuNjrk; B. ntg;gg;gpuNjrk; C. mjpfkiog; nghopTg; gFjp D. ghiytdg; gFjp 48. Consider the following statements Cultivation of rubber is found in 1. Malaysia 2. Indonesia 3. Ceylon 4. Mongolia Of the statements: A. All are correct B. 1,2 and 3 are correct C. 1 and 2 are correct D. 4 alone is correct fPo;f;fz;l $w;iw ftdpf;fTk; ug;gh; rhFgbahdJ ______ehl;by; mjpfk; 1. kNyrpah 2. ,e;NjhNdrpah 3. rpNyhd; 4. kq;Nfhypah NkNy Fwpg;gpl;ltw;Ws; A. vy;yhk; rhp B. 1> 2> 3 rhp C. 1> 2 kl;Lk; rhp D. 4 kl;Lk; rhp

49. The following are important fish catching states of India. Arrange them in a descending order and select the correct answer from the codes given below 1. West Bengal and Orissa 2. Kerala 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Andhra Pradesh Codes: A. 1, 2, 3, 4 B. 3, 1, 2, 4 C. 2, 3, 4, 1 D. 4, 2, 1, 3 www.kalvikural.com,e;jpahtpy; rpy Kf;fpa kPd; gpbf;Fk;www.kalvikural.com khepyq;fs; fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;sd.www.kalvikural.com mtw;iw ,wq;F thpirg;gLj;jp rhpahd tpiliaj; jUf. 1. Nkw;F tq;fhsk; kw;Wk; xhprh 2. Nfush 3. jkpo;ehL 4. Me;jpug;gpuNjrk; Codes: A. 1, 2, 3, 4 B. 3, 1, 2, 4 C. 2, 3, 4, 1 D. 4, 2, 1, 3

50. The concentration of paper industries in West Bengal is based on A. availability of power B. availability of chemical products C. availability of raw material D. development of transportation facilities Nkw;F tq;fhsj;jpy; fhfpj Miyfs; nrwpe;jpUg;gjw;fhd fhuzk; A. vhpnghUs; fpilj;jy; B. urhad nghUl;fs; fpilj;jy; C. fr;rh nghUs; fpilj;jy; D. Nghf;Ftuj;J trjpfspd; Kd;Ndw;wk;

51. What basic factor of western European countries has helped its economic development A. Approach to Atlantic ocean B. Maritime climate C. Availability of minerals D. Efficient labour force

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8 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com Nkw;F INuhg;gpa ehLfspd; ve;j mbg;gilf; fhuzp mjd; nghUsjhu Kd;Ndw;wj;jpw;F cjTfpwJ? A. ml;yhz;bf; flypd; mUfhik B. flNyhu fhyepiy C. jhJg;nghUl;fs; kpFjp D. jpwikahd njhopyhsh;fs;

52. The southern continents have developed in sheep rearing, while woolen industries are concentrated in northern continents. The reason is A. availability of grasslands in southern continents B. industrial activities have not developed much in southern continents C. less demand for woolen products in southern continents D. southern continents give much importance to agriculture njd; fz;lq;fs; Mlfis tsh;f;Fk;NghJ> fk;gs nerthiyfs; tlfz;lq;fspy; epiwe;Js;sd fhuzk; A. njd; fz;lq;fspy; Gy;ntspfs; cs;sd B. njd; fz;lq;fspy; njhopw;rhiyfs; ngUkstpy; tsh;r;rpailatpy;iy C. njd; fz;lq;fspy; cNuhk nghUl;fs; Njitapy;iy D. njd; fz;lq;fs; tptrhaj;jpw;F Kf;fpaj;Jtk; nfhLf;fpd;wd

53. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II A. Punjab 1. Jute B. Maharashtra 2. Paddy C. West Bengal 3. Tobacco D. Andhra Pradesh 4. Sugarcane E. Tamil Nadu 5. Wheat Codes: www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com a b c d e A. 3 1 2 4 5 B. 5 4 1 3 2 C. 4 5 3 2 1 D. 2 3 4 1 5 gl;bay; 1y; cs;sij gl;bay; 2y; cs;sJld; nghUj;jp rhpahd tpiliaf; nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s ml;ltizapypUe;J Njh;e;njLf;fTk;. gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. gQ;rhg; 1. rzy; b. kfhuh~;buh 2. ney; c. Nkw;F tq;fhsk; 3. Gifapiy d. Me;jpug;gpuNjrk; 4. fUk;G e. jkpo;ehL 5. NfhJik FwpaPLfs; a b c d e A. 3 1 2 4 5 B. 5 4 1 3 2 C. 4 5 3 2 1 D. 2 3 4 1 5

54. Consider the statements: I. India is a monsoon oriented country II. South – West monsoon generally brings more rain to India III. North – east monsoon rains are mainly confined to eastern and southern India www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

9 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com IV. Monsoon is always a gamble in India Of the statements: A. I alone is correct B. I and II are correct C. I, II and III are correct D. All the statements are correct Ma;f 1. ,e;jpah gUtkio rhh;e;j ehlhFk; 2. njd;Nkw;F gUtkio nghJthf ,e;jpahtpw;F mjpf kio jUfpwJ 3. tlfpof;F gUtkio fpof;F kw;Wk; njw;F ,e;jpahtpw;F mjpf kio jUfpwJ 4. ,e;jpag; gUtkio xU #jhl;lj;jpw;F xg;ghFk; A. 1 kl;LNk rhpahdJ B. 1 kw;Wk; 2 rhpahdit C. 1> 2 kw;Wk; 3 rhpahdit D. Nkw;fz;l midj;JNk rhpahdit

55. The following part of India is closest to equator A. Minicoy island B. Nicobar island C. Cape comorin D. Lakshadweep fPo;fz;l ve;j ,e;jpag; gFjp g+kj;jpa Nuiff;F kpf mUfpy; cs;sJ? A. kpdpf;fha; jPTfs; B. epNfhghh; jPTfs; C. Fkhp Kid D. ,yl;rj; jPTfs;

56. In which one of the following areas peal fishing is done extensively A. Malabar coast B. Konkan coast C. Coromandel coast D. Gulf of mannar Kj;Jf;Fspay; gpd;tUk; ve;jg; gFjpapy; kpf mjpfkhf eilngWfpwJ? A. kiyahsf; flw;fiu B. nfhq;fzf; flw;fiu www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com C. Nrho kz;ly flw;fiu D. kd;dhh;Flh

57. Ukai project is located in A. Punjab B. Karnataka C. Assam D. Gujarat cfha; jpl;lj;jpd; miktplk; A. gQ;rhg; B. fh;ehlfh C. m];]hk; D. F[uhj;

58. Which one of the following is the resultant of linguistic diversity in Indian A. Area difference B. Rural – urban variation C. Regional difference D. None of these ,e;jpahtpd; nkhopthhp Ntw;Wikapd; fhuzkhf Njhd;wpa tpisT ahnjdpy; A. gug;gpy; Ntw;Wik B. fpuhk efh;g;Gw Ntw;Wik C. gpuNjr Ntw;Wik D. Nkw;fz;l vJTk; ,y;iy

59. Indian standard times is ahead of Greenwich mean time by A. 2 ½ B. 3 ½ C. 7 ½ D. none of these ,e;jpa jyNeuk; fphPd;tpr; ruhrhp Neuj;jpid tpl ______Kd;Ndhb cs;sJ A. 2 ½ kzpfs; B. 3 ½ kzpfs; C. 7 ½ kzpfs; D. VJkpy;iy

60. Consider the following statements I. Green revolution is for new innovation in Agriculture II. Green revolution is a must for food and cash crop production III. Green revolution is for self sufficiency in food IV. Green revolution would minimize the Industrial activity www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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Of these statements: A. I alone is correct B. II and III are correct C. II, III and IV are correct D. I, II and III are correct gpd;tUk; $w;wpid Ma;f 1. gRik Gul;rp tptrhaj;jpy; Gjpa Kiwfis cUthf;Fk; 2. gRikg; Gul;rp czT kw;Wk; gzg;gaph; ngUf;fj;jpw;F fhuzkhFk; 3. gRikg;Gul;rp cztpy; jd;dpiwit Vw;gLj;Jk; 4. gRikg;Gul;rp njhopw; Kd;Ndw;wj;ij rw;W jhkjkhf;Fk; A. 1 kl;Lk; cz;ik B. 2> 3 kl;LNk cz;ik C. 2> 3> 4 kl;LNk cz;ik D. 1> 2> 3 kl;LNk cz;ik

61. The following two crops are the important foreign exchange earners to India A. Cotton and tea B. Spices and tea C. Oilseeds and tea D. Coffee and tea gpd;tUk; ,U gzg;gaph; tiffs; ,e;jpahtpd; me;epar; nryhtzpf;F kpf Kf;fpakhf fUjg;gLgit A. gUj;jp kw;Wk; Njapiy B. thridg; nghUl;fs; kw;Wk; Njapiy C. vz;nza; tpj;Jf;fs; kw;Wk; Njapiy D. fhgp kw;Wk; Njapiy

62. The head quarters of Indian Space Research Organization is located at A. New Delhi B. Thiruvananthapuram www.kalvikural.comC. Cochin www.kalvikural.com D. Bangalore www.kalvikural.com ,e;jpa tpz;ntsp Ma;T mikg;gpd; jiyikafk; vq;F mike;Js;s? A. epa+jpy;yp B. jpUtde;jGuk; C. nfhr;rpd; D. ngq;fSh;

63. Bandipur sanctuary is located in the state of A. Tamil Nadu B. Uttar Pradesh C. Orissa D. Karnataka ge;jpg;g+h; ruzhyak; ,e;j khepyj;jpy; mike;Js;sJ A. jkpo;ehL B. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk; C. xhprh D. fh;ehlfh

64. The gas that is responsible for global warming is A. Carbon dioxide B. Oxygen C. Methane D. Sulphur dioxide Gtp kz;lyk; ntg;gkila fhuzkhd thA A. fhh;gd;il Mf;irL B. Mf;rp[d; C. kPj;Njd; D. ry;gh;il Mf;irL

65. Chandraprabha wild sanctuary is located in A. West Begal B. Uttar Pradesh C. Assam D. Kerala re;jpugpugh tdtpyq;F ruzhyak; cs;s khepyk; A. Nkw;F tq;fhsk; B. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk; C. m];]hk; D. Nfush

66. Bhopal records high amount of rainfall in June which belongs to the season of A. South – West monsoon B. North – East monsoon C. South – East monsoon D. North – West monsoon 67. Bokaro steel plant has been set up with the assistance of www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

11 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com A. U. S. S. R B. U. K C. U. S. A D. Germany nghf;fhNuh cUf;fhiy jpl;lk; ahUila cjtpahy; epWtg;gl;lJ? A. A.v];.v];.Mh; B. A.Nf C. A.v];.V D. n[h;kdp

68. In which state the newsprint factory of Nepanagar is situated A. Madhya Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Bihar D. Maharashtra ve;j khepyj;jpy; gj;jphpif fhfpjk; jahhpf;Fk; Neg;gh efh; mike;jpUf;fpwJ? A. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; B. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk; C. gPfhh; D. k`huh~;buk;

69. Local supply of coal is not available to the iron and steel plant at A. Jamshedpur B. Durgapur C. Bhilai D. Bhadravathi vq;F mike;Js;s ,Uk;G v/F Miyf;F mUfpNyNa epyf;fhp ,y;iy? A. [hk;n~l;g+h; B. Jh;f;fhg+h; C. gpyha; D. gj;jpuhtjp

70. Identify the incorrectly matched pair A. magnetite - Iron B. Cuprite - Copper C. Muscovite - Manganese D. Bauxite - Aluminium jtwhf ,izf;fg;gl;Ls;s ,izia fz;lwpf A. Nkf;dill; - ,Uk;G B. Fg;iul; - nrk;G C. k];Nfhitl; - khq;fdPR D. ghf;irl; - mYkpdpak; www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com 71. The biggest oil refinery in India is at A. Mathura B. Barauni C. Vishakhapatnam D. Koyali ,e;jpahtpy; kpfg;nghpa epy vz;nza; Rj;jpfhpg;G Miy ,q;F cs;sJ A. kJuh B. g&dp C. tprhfg;gl;bdk; D. k`huh~;buk;

72. The correct sequence in descending order of given states in coal mining in India A. West Bengal, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh B. Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal C. Bihar, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh D. Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal ,e;jpahtpy; epyf;fhp mfo;tpy; ,wq;Fthpirapy; cs;s khepyq;fspd; rhpahd njhlh;r;rp A. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;> gPfhh; kw;Wk; kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; B. gPfhh;> kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; kw;Wk; Nkw;F tq;fhsk; C. gPfhh;> Nkw;F tq;fhsk; kw;Wk; kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; D. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk;> gPfhh; kw;Wk; Nkw;F tq;fhsk;

73. Aravallis fail to cause orographic precipitation in Rajasthan, because A. they are not sufficiently high B. the monsoons do not reach them C. they lie parallel to the direction of the wind D. they do not support and vegetation

Muty;yp kiyfs; ,uh[];jhdpy; kiyj;jil kioia Vw;gLj;jtpy;iy fhuzk; A. mitfs; Nghjpa cauj;jpy; ,y;iy B. gUtf;fhw;W mij nrd;wilatpy;iy C. mitfs; fhw;W tPRk; jpirf;F ,izahf mike;Js;sJ D. mitfs; Nghjpa jhtuq;fis nfhz;bUf;ftpy;iy www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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74. Which one is not correctly matched A. High preesure boiler plant - Trichirapalli B. Alumina plant - Mettur C. Copper smelting centre - Khetri D. Hindustan motors - Madurai fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; vJ rhpahfg; nghUe;jtpy;iy A. kpF mOj;j gha;yh; - jpUr;rpuhg;gs;sp B. mYkpdpa Miy - Nkl;^h; C. jhkpu cUf;F ikak; - Nfj;jphp D. `pe;J];jhd; Nkhl;lhh; - kJiu

75. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II a. Steel industry 1. Ariyalur b. Sugar industry 2. Pugalur c. Paper industry 3. Mohanur d. Cement industry 4. Salem

codes: a b c d A. 4 3 2 1 B. 3 2 1 4 C. 1 4 3 2 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com D. 2 1 4 3 gl;bay; 1I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL:

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76. National physical oceanographic laboratory functions at A. Kochi B. Hyderabad C. Goa D. Mumbai Njrpa ngsjPff; fly; Muha;r;rpf; $lk; ,q;F nray;gLfpwJ A. nfhr;rp B. i`juhghj; C. Nfhth D. Kk;gha;

77. Nowadays, the climatic accidents are attributed to A. El Nino B. Monsoon C. Nasca plate movement D. Forest fire rkPgj;jpa eilngWk; mjpf fhyepiy epfo;tpw;F fhuzk; www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

13 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com A. vy; epNdh B. khd;#d; C. eh];fhjl;bd; efh;T D. fhl;Lj; jP 78. Deutch mark is the currency of A. Poland B. Holland C. Italy D. Germany lf;khh;f; vd;Dk; ehzak; gof;fj;jpypUf;Fk; ehL A. Nghye;J B. `hye;J C. ,j;jhyp D. n[h;kdp

79. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II a. Kuchipudi 1. Tamil Nadu b. Odissi 2. Orissa C. Bharathanatyam 3. Kerala D. Kathakali 4. Andhra Pradesh Codes: a b c d A. 4 2 1 3 B. 3 4 2 1 C. 2 1 3 4 D. 1 3 4 2

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80. The India – sub continent was originally part of a huge land mass called A. Aryavarta B. Gondwana continent C. Indiana D. Jurassic land mass ,e;jpa Jizf;fz;lk; Muk;g epiyapy; xU ngUk; epyg;gug;gpd; gFjpahf ,Ue;jJ. me;j gFjp vt;thW miof;fg;gl;lJ? A. Mh;ath;jh B. Nfhz;Lthdh fz;lk; C. ,e;jpahdh D. [Puhrpf; epyg;gug;G

81. Which of the following states of India have a common border with Bhutan A. Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal B. Arunchal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim, Manipur C. Sikkim, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura D. Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya ,e;jpahtpd; ve;nje;j khepyq;fs;> g+l;lhDld; nghJthd vy;iyfis nfhz;Ls;sd? A. m];]hk;> mUzhry gpuNjrk;> rpf;fpk;> Nkw;F tq;fk; B. mUzhr;ry gpuNjrk;> ehfyhe;J> rpf;fpk;> kzpg;g+h; C. rpf;fpk;> kzpg;g+h;> kpNrhuhk;> jphpGuh www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

14 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com D. jphpGuh> rpf;fpk;> ehfyhe;J> Nkfhyah 82. Match List I correctly with List II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II a. Mumbai port 1. Kudremukh iron ore b. Tidal port 2. Natural harbour c. New Mangalore 3. Petroleum products and dry cargo d. Cochin 4. Kandla codes: a b c d A. 1 4 2 3 B. 3 4 1 2 C. 2 4 3 1 D. 3 4 2 1 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. Kk;ig JiwKfk; 1. Fj;NuKf; ,Uk;Gj;jhJ b. rKj;jpu Vw;w JiwKfk; 2. ,aw;if JiwKfk; c. Gjpa kq;fSh; 3. ngl;Nuhypak; nghUs;fs; kw;Wk; cyh; ruf;Ffs; d. nfhr;rpd; 4. fhz;l;yh

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83. Find the order of the following towns that lie in the National Highway No. 7 from Kanyakumari A. Salem, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Nagpur B. Salem, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Jabalpur C. Salem, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Jabalpur D. Salem, Jabalpur, Nagpur, Hyderabad fd;dpahFkhpapypUe;J nry;Yk; Njrpa neLQ;rhiy vz;.7y; mike;Js;sd. fPo;fz;l efuq;fspd; thpiria fz;lwpf: A. Nryk;> i`juhghj;> [gy;g+h;> ehf;g+h; B. Nryk;> ehf;g+h;> i`juhgj;> [gy;g+h; C. Nryk;> i`juhghj;> ehf;g+h;> [gy;g+h; D. Nryk;> [gy;g+h;> ehf;g+h;> i`juhghj;

84. The largest spice growing state in India is A. Karnataka B. Assam C. Tamil Nadu D. Kerala ,e;jpahtpy; thrid jputpaq;fs; mjpf mstpy; gapuhf;Fk; khepyk; A. fh;ehlfk; B. m];]hk; C. jkpo;ehL D. Nfush

85. Identify the incorrectly matched pair Mineral Ore A. Lead - Pyrolusite B. Aluminium - Bauxite C. Iron - Hematite www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

15 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com D. Silver - Argentine jtwhf ,izf;fg;gl;Ls;s ,iziaf; fz;lwpf: fdpkk; jhJ A.

86. The norwesters help in the cultivation of A. tobacco B. tea C. coffee D. mango ve;j gapUf;F ehh;nt];lh;]; fhw;W cjtp GhpfpwJ? A. Gifapiy B. Njapiy C. fhgp D. khq;fha;

87. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below: List – I List – II Rivers Water falls a. Tambarabrani 1. Kapildhara b. Saravthi 2. Hogenakal c. Narmadha 3. Banatirtham d. Cauvery 4. Jog Codes: a b c d A. 4 3 2 1 B. 3 1 4 2 C. 2 1 4 3 D. 3 4 1 2 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNO Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiyj; Njh;e;njL

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88. Identify the incorrectly matched pair Mine State A. Jharia - Orrisa B. Raniganj - West Bengal C. Singareni - Andhra Pradesh D. Korba - Madhya Pradesh jtwhf ,izf;fg;gl;Ls;s ,iziaf; fz;lwpf: Ruq;fk; khepyk; A. [hhpah xhprh B. ,uhzpfQ; Nkw;F tq;fhsk; C. rpq;fNuzp Me;jpug;gpuNjrk; www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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90. Which of the following states has the maximum density of canals for irrigation A. Uttar Pradesh B. Punjab C. Bihar D. Tamil Nadu fPo;f;fz;l khepyq;fSs; vJ mjpfgl;r ghrdf; fhy;tha;fspd; mlh;j;jpiag; ngw;wpUf;fpwJ? A. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk; B. gQ;rhg; C. gP`hh; D. jkpo;ehL

91. In which state of India, is the Aravalli mountain range located A. Himachal Pradesh B. Rajasthan C. Maharashtra D. Orissa ve;j ,e;jpa khepyk; xd;wpy; Muty;yp kiyj; njhlh;fs; mike;Js;sd? A. ,khr;ryg;gpuNjrk; B. ,uh[];jhd; C. kfhuh~;buk; D. xhprh

92. Consider the following statements I. The mango showers occur during hot season II. But the amount of rainfall is very less www.kalvikural.comIII. Mango showers are otherwisewww.kalvikural.com known as coffee showers www.kalvikural.com IV. The rain helps in the flowering of mango and coffee Of these: A. I alone is correct B. I and II are correct C. I, II and III are correct D. All are correct

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93. River wardha is the tributaty of A. Godavari B. Krishna C. Narmada D. Sabarmathi thh;jh MW ,e;j Mw;wpd; Jiz MwhFk; A. Nfhjthp B. fpU~;zh C. eh;kjh D. rgh;kjp

94. Consider the following statements: Assertion (A):Thar desert is a region of inland drainage Reason (R): This region receives very low rainfall Of these: A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C. (A) is true, but (R) is false www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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95. The world‟s longest dam is the A. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam B. Mettur Dam C. Hirakud Dam D. Ukai Dam cyfpNyNa kpf ePskhd mizf;fl;L ,Jthf cs;sJ A. ehfh;Rdh rhfh; miz B. Nkl;^h; miz C. `puhFl; miz D. Af;Nfa; miz

96. Consider the following statements: Assertion: The presence of Aravallis is responsible for the desert in Rajasthan Reason: The direction of Aravallis is parallel to the direction of the Arabian sea branch of the south west monsoon Of the statements: A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C. Both (A) and (R) are false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis ftdp: $w;W (A): Muty;ypf; Fd;Wfspd; fhuzkhf uh[];jhd; ghiytdk; Vw;gl;L cs;sJ www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com fhuzk; (R): njd;Nkw;Fg; gUtfhw;wpd; mugpf;fly; fpisapd; jpirf;F ,izahd jpirapy; Muty;yp Fd;Wfs; mike;Js;sd. ,tw;Ws;: A. A kw;Wk; (R) rhpahdit (R)> (A)f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; B. A kw;Wk; R rhpahdit R> Af;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; my;y C. A rhp Mdhy; R jtW D. A jtW Mdhy; R rhp

97. Seismograph is an instrument used for A. measuring rainfall B. measuring temperature C. recording the earthquake shocks D. measuring pressure rP];Nkhfpuh/g; vDk; fUtp gad;gLtJ A. kioia msf;f B. ntg;g epiyia msf;f C. Gtp mjph;r;rpapid msf;f D. mOj;jj;ij msf;f

98. The annual range of temperature is always less in A. Mediterranean region B. Equatorial region C. Savanna region D. Monsoon region Mz;L ntg;g tpahg;jp (NtWghL) ,q;F vg;nghOJk; kpff;Fiwthf cs;sd A. kj;jpa jiuf;fly; fhyepiyg; gFjp B. Gtp eLf;Nfhl;Lg; gFjp C. rthdhg; gFjp D. gUtf;fhw;Wg; gFjp

99. In which state, silent valley is situated www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

18 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com A. Tamil Nadu B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Orissa mikjpg; gs;sj;jhf;F ve;j khepyj;jpy; mike;Js;sJ? A. jkpo;ehL B. fh;ehlfk; C. Nfush D. xhprh

100. The highest number of wind mills in Tamil Nadu is located at A. Kayatharu B. Namakkal C. Trichy D. Nagercoil jkpo; ehl;by; fhw;whiyfs; mjpfk; epWtg;gl;Ls;s ,lk; A. faj;jhW B. ehkf;fy; C. jpUr;rp D. ehfh;Nfhapy; 101. The longest continuous boundary in the world is that between A. India and China B. India and Pakistan C. China and Russia D. Canada and United States of America cyfpNyNa kpf ePz;l> njhlh;r;rpahd vy;iy ,e;j ehLfSf;fpilNa cs;sJ A. ,e;jpahtpw;Fk;> rPdhtpw;Fk; B. ,e;jpahtpw;Fk;> ghfp];jhDf;Fk; C. rPdhtpw;Fk;> u~;ahtpw;Fk; D. fdlhtpw;Fk;> mnkhpf;f If;fpa ehLfSf;Fk;

102. The steel plants at Durgapur, Bhilai and Rourkela were established during the period of the A. first five year plan B. second five year plan C. third five year plan D. fourth five year plan Jh;fhg+h;> gpyha; kw;Wk; &h;Nfyh Mfpa ,lq;fspy; ,Uk;G cUf;F Miyfs; ve;j Ie;jhz;L jpl;lf; fhyj;jpy; mikf;fg;gl;ld? A. Kjy; Ie;jhz;L jpl;lk; B. ,uz;lhk; Ie;jhz;L jpl;lk; www.kalvikural.comC. %d;whk; Ie;jhz;L jpl;lk;www.kalvikural.com D. %d;whk; Ie;jhz;L jpl;lk;www.kalvikural.com

103. Which state is called the sugar bowl of India A. Andhra Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh C. Himachal Pradesh D. Tamil Nadu ,e;jpahtpd; ve;j khepyk; ‘rh;f;fiuf; fpz;zk;’ vd miof;fg;gLfpwJ? A. Me;jpug;gpuNjrk; B. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk; C. ,khryg;gpuNjrk; D. jkpo;ehL

104. Zawar Mines of Udaipur district are famous for A. Iron ore B. Copper C. Manganese D. Zinc cja;g+h; khtl;lj;jpy; cs;s [hthh; Ruq;fk; vjw;Fg; ngah; ngw;wJ? A. ,Uk;Gj;jhJ B. jhkpuk; C. khq;fdP]; D. Jj;jehfk;

105. Which of the following regions of India contributes nearly three – fourth in tea production A. South west India B. North East India C. South India D. North West India ,e;jpahtpy; Njapiy cw;gj;jpapy; ehd;fpy; %d;W gq;F ,lk; ngWk; gpuNjrj;ij fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; fz;lwpf: A. njd;Nkw;F ,e;jpah B. tlfpof;F ,e;jpah C. njd; ,e;jpah D. tlNkw;F ,e;jpah

106. Pong Dam is a joint venture of the following states of India A. Harayana, Punjab, Rajasthan B. Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Orrisa C. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

19 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com D. Rajasthan, Harayana, Gujarat fPo;f;fz;l ,e;jpa khepyq;fspd; $l;lhf ghq; mizf;fl;L mike;Js;sJ A. `hpahdh> gQ;rhg;> ,uh[];jhd; B. F[uhj;> kj;jpag;gpuNjrk;> xhprh C. F[uhj;> ,uh[];jhd;> gQ;rhg; D. ,uh[];jhd;> `hpahdh> F[uhj;

107. The most ideal region for cultivation of cotton in India is A. The Rann of Kutch B. The Kashmir valley C. The Indo – Gangetic plain D. The Deccan plateau ,e;jpahtpd; gUj;jp tpisr;rYf;Fk;> rhFgB nra;aTk; cfe;j gFjpahf cs;s gpuNjrk; A. uhd; M/g; fl;r; B. fh~;kPh; gs;sj;jhf;F C. rpe;J fq;ifr; rkntsp D. jf;fhz gPlg+kp

108. „Mango showers‟ occur predominantly in A. West Bengal and Assam B. Deccan plateau C. Gujarat and Maharashtra D. Kerala and Karnataka ‘khq;fha; kio’ vq;F Kf;fpakhf fhzg;gLfpwJ? A. Nkw;F tq;fk; kw;Wk; m];]hk; B. jf;fhz gPlg+kp C. F[uhj; kw;Wk; k`huh~;buh D. Nfush kw;Wk; fh;ehlfh www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com 109. Central Mining Research Station is located at A. Dhanbad B. Pune C. Cuttack D. Pimpri kj;jpa jhJr;Ruq;f Muha;r;rp epiyak; fhzg;gLk; ,lk; A. jd;ghj; B. g+Nd C. fl;lhf; D. gpk;gphp

110. The largest producer of Natural Rubber is A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Tamil Nadu D. West Bengal mjpf msT ,aw;if ug;giu cw;gj;jp nra;tJ A. fh;ehlfk; B. Nfush C. jkpo;ehL D. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;

111. The alternative name of River Brahmaputra is A. Tista B. Tsangpo C. Gandak D. Yamuna gpuk;kGj;jpuh Mw;wpd; kw;nwhUg; ngah; A. b];lh B. rhq;Nfh C. fz;lf; D. aKid

112. Corbett National Park is found at A. Bihar B. Karnataka C. Madhya Pradesh D. Uttar Pradesh fhh;ngl; Njrpag; g+q;fh fhzg;gLk; khepyk; A. gPfhh; B. fh;ehlfh C. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; D. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;

113. The cultivation of cash crops on extensive scale with a heavy capital, using modern techniques of farming is known as A. intensive agriculture B. plantation agriculture C. extensive agriculture www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

20 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com D. subsistence agriculture mjpf KjyPl;Lld; etPd tptrha Kiwfisg; gpd;gw;wp> gue;j mstpy; gzg;gaph;fis rhFgb nra;Ak; tptrhaj;jpd; ngah; A. jPtpu tptrhak; B. Njhl;lg;gaph; tptrhak; C. gue;j Kiw tptrhak; D. RaNjit tptrhak;

114. Andaman and Nicobar islands are situated in A. Arabian sea B. Bay of Bengal C. Indian ocean D. Red sea me;jkhd; kw;Wk; epf;Nfhghh; jPTfs; mike;Js;s ,lk; A. mugpf;fly; B. tq;fhs tphpFlh C. ,e;J kfhrKj;jpuk; D. rptg;Gf; fly;

115. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II a. Maha river 1. Thiriampak b. Godavari 2. Pasthar lake c. Krishna 3. Mahabaleswaram d. Cauvery 4. Thalai Cauvery Codes: a b c d A. 4 1 2 3 B. 2 1 3 4 C. 3 1 2 4 D. 1 3 4 2 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. kfhejp 1. jphpak;gf; b. Nfhjhthp 2. k];jhh; Vhp c. fpU~;zh 3. kfhgNy];tuk; d. fhNthp 4. jiyf;fhNthp FwpaPLfs;: a b c d A. 4 1 2 3 B. 2 1 3 4 C. 3 1 2 4 D. 1 3 4 2

116. World‟s longest railway platform is in A. Singapore B. London C. America D. India cyfj;jpNyNa ePskhd ,uapy;Nt eilNkil ,Uf;Fk; ehL A. rpq;fg;g+h; B. yz;ld; C. mnkhpf;fh D. ,e;jpah

117. Match List I correctly with List II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II a. Hindustan Photo films 1. Coimbatore b. Atomic power station 2. Ooty c. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 3. Neyveli d. Thermal power station 4. Kalpakkam www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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Codes: a b c d A. 1 2 3 4 B. 2 4 1 3 C. 3 2 1 4 D. 2 3 4 1 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. `pe;J];jhd; Gifg;gl RUs; njhopw;rhiy 1. Nfhak;Gj;J}h; b. mZkpd; epiyak; 2. Cl;b c. jkpo;ehL Ntshz;ik gy;fiyf;fofk; 3. nea;Ntyp d. mdy;kpd; cw;gj;jp epiyak; 4. fy;ghf;fk;

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118. Which soil swells when wet and develops cracks when dry A. alluvial soil B. red soil C. black soil D. laterite soil www.kalvikural.comwww.kalvikural.com twz;l jd;ik fhzg;gLk; nghOJwww.kalvikural.com ntbg;gJkhd jd;ik nfhz;l kz; A. tz;ly; kz; B. nrk;kz; C. fhpry; kz; D. ruis kz;

119. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir is situated on the banks of the river A. Chenab B. Jhelum C. Ravi D. Indus [k;K & fh~;kPh; khepyj;jpd; Nfhilf;fhy jiyefuhd =efh; mike;Js;s Mw;wpd; ngah; A. rpdhg; B. [Pyk; C. utp D. rpe;J

120. Which of the following is not a port A. Cochin B. Paradip C. Rameswaram D. Vishakhapatnam fPo;tUtdtw;Ws; vJ JiwKfk; my;y? A. nfhr;rpd; B. ghujPg; C. ,uhNk];tuk; D. tprhfg;gl;bdk;

121. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below: List I List II a. Alluvial soil 1. Kovai, Ramanathapuram b. Red soil 2. Rameswaram, Tuticorin c. Black soil 3. Cauvery Delta d. Marshy soil 4. Two third of entire Tamil Nadu Codes: a b c d A. 3 1 2 4 B. 3 4 1 2 C. 4 2 1 3 www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

22 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com D. 2 1 3 4 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. tz;ly; kz; 1. Nfhit> uhkehjGuk; b. nrk;kz; 2. uhNk];tuk;> J}j;Jf;Fb c. fhpry; kz; 3. fhNthp nly;lh d. rJg;G epyk; 4. jkpo;ehl;bd; %d;wpy; ,uz;L gq;F epyk; FwpaPLfs; a b c d A. 3 1 2 4 B. 3 4 1 2 C. 4 2 1 3 D. 2 1 3 4

122. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II a. Major crop 1. Sugarcane b. Commercial crop 2. Rice c. 100 tones per hectare 3. High yielding varieties d. Green revolution 4. Jute Codes: a b c d A. 2 4 3 1 www.kalvikural.comB 2 4 1 3 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com C. 3 2 1 4 D. 3 1 4 2 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. kpf Kf;fpag; gaph; 1. fUk;G b. tpahghug; gaph; 2. ney; c. xU n`f;NlUf;F 100 ld; 3. mjpf mstpy; tpisAk; gaph;fs; d. gRikg; Gul;rp 4. rzy;

FwpaPLfs; a b c d A. 2 4 3 1 B. 2 4 1 3 C. 3 2 1 4 D. 3 1 4 2

123. Which is not correctly matched A. Cotton industries - Coimbatore B. Match industries - Sivakasi C. Paper industries - Pugalur D. Leather industries - Madurai vJ rhpahfg; nghUe;jtpy;iy? A. gUj;jp njhopy;fs; - Nfhak;Gj;J}h; B. jPg;ngl;b njhopy;fs; - rptfhrp C. fhfpj njhopy;fs; - GfSh; www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

23 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com D. Njhy; gjdpLk; njhopy;fs; - kJiu 124. What is „El Nino‟ A. it is a disease caused by viruses B. it makes more rains C. it is the warning of oceans and atmosphere D. it is a western musical dance vy;epNdh vd;gJ vd;d? A. itu];fspdhy; Vw;gLk; xUtif tpahjp B. ,jdhy; mjpf kio nghopfpwJ C. kfh rKj;jpuq;fisAk;> rPNjh~;zj;ijAk; ntg;gkila nra;fpwJ D. ,J xU Nkw;fj;jpa ,ir eldk;

125. The longest electrified railway line is between A. Mubai - Delhi B. Kolkata – Delhi C. Kolkata – Mumbai D. None of these ve;j efuq;fspilNaahdJ ePz;lJ}u kpd;rhug; ghij A. Kk;gha; - nly;yp B. fy;fj;jh – nly;yp C. fy;fj;jh – Kk;gha; D. ,it vJTkpy;iy

126. Match List I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below: List I List II a. Kodaikanal 1. Tamil Nadu b. Simla 2. Himachal Pradesh c. Darjelling 3. West Bengal d. Bangalore 4. Karnataka www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com Codes: a b c d A. 2 1 3 4 B. 2 3 4 1 C. 1 2 3 4 D. 4 2 1 3 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. nfhilf;fhdy; 1. jkpo;ehL b. rpk;yh 2. ,khryg;gpuNjrk; c. lhh;[pypq; 3. Nkw;F tq;fhsk; d. ngq;fSh; 4. fh;ehlfk;

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127. Location of Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam, Chennai and Mumbai is A. first three in east coast and fourth one is south coast B. first three in east coast and fourth one is west coast C. all in east coast www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

24 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com D. all in west coast fy;fj;jh> tprhfg;gl;bdk;> nrd;id kw;Wk; Kk;gha; ,Uf;Fkplk; A. Kjy; %d;W fpof;F flw;fiu kw;Wk; ehd;fhtJ njw;F flw;fiu B. Kjy; %d;W Nkw;F flw;fiu kw;Wk; ehd;fhtJ fpof;F flw;fiu C. midj;Jk; fpof;F flw;fiu Xuk; D. midj;Jk; Nkw;F flw;fiu Xuk;

128. The state which does not grow wheat A. Andhra Pradesh B. Punjab C. Uttar Pradesh D. Haryana NfhJikia tpistpf;fhj khepyk; A. Me;jpug;gpuNjrk; B. gQ;rhg; C. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk; D. `hpahdh

129. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II a. Mumbai 1. Leather goods b. Chennai 2. Automobile c. Kanpur 3. Textiles d. vishakhapatnam 4. Ship Buildings Codes: a b c d A. 2 3 4 1 B. 3 2 1 4 C. 1 2 3 4 D. 4 1 2 3 www.kalvikural.comgl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld;www.kalvikural.com nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf;www.kalvikural.com nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. Kk;gha; 1. Njhy; nghUl;fs; b. nrd;id 2. thfd ,ae;jpuq;fs; c. fhd;g+h; 3. Mil cw;gj;jp d. tprhfg;gl;bdk; 4. fg;gy; fl;Lk; ,lk;

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130. Alluvial deposits are more in ______region A. delta B. river valley C. river bed D. mountain mjpfkhf tz;ly; kz; gbtJ ,e;j gFjpapy; A. nly;lh gFjp B. ejp gs;sj;jhf;F C. ejpapd; mbg;ghfk; D. kiyfs;

131. India‟s first oceanarium is being set up at A. Mumbai B. Goa C. Vishakhapatnam D. Cochin ,e;jpahtpy; Kjy; fly; mwptpay; muq;F mike;Js;s ,lk; A. Kk;ig B. Nfhth C. tprhfg;gl;bdk; D. nfhr;rpd; www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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132. Defence service staff college is located in A. Dehradun B. Pune C. Wellington D. Khadak Vasla ghJfhg;Gj;Jiw gzpahsh; fy;Y}hp mike;Js;s ,lk; A. nl`;uh^d; B. GNd C. ntypq;ld; D. fjf; t];yh

133. Which of the following countries is the world‟s largest importer of silver A. India B. Brazil C. USA D. France fPo;f;fz;l ehLfspy; cyfpNyNa mjpf mstpy; nts;spia ,wf;Fkjp nra;Ak; ehL vJ? A. ,e;jpah B. gpNurpy; C. mnkhpf;f If;fpa ehLfs; D. gpuhd;];

134. Arrange the states in descending order in terms of population I. Uttar Pradesh II. West Bengal III. Madhya Pradesh IV. Maharashtra The correct order is A. I, II, III, IV B. I, III, IV, II C. I, II, IV, III D. I, IV, II, III gpd;tUk; khepyq;fis kf;fs; njhif mbg;gilapy; ,wq;F thpirapy; Fwpg;gpLf: I. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk; II. Nkw;F tq;fhsk; III. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; IV. k`huh~;buk; A. I, II, III, IV B. I, III, IV, II C. I, II, IV, III D. I, IV, II, III

135. Which of the following continents does not have volcanoes A. Australia B. Asia C. Africa D. South America ve;j xU fz;lj;jpy; vhpkiyfs; fhzg;gLtjpy;iy? www.kalvikural.com A. M];jpNuypah B. Mrpahwww.kalvikural.com C. Mg;gphpf;fh D. njd; mnkhpf;fhwww.kalvikural.com

136. Find out the incorrect matching City Airport A. Mumbai Santacruz B. Delhi Palam C. Chennai Dum Dum D. Hyderabad Begumpet fPo;f;fz;ltw;Ws; jtwhd ,izia fz;Lgpb: efuk; tpkhd epiyak; A. Kk;ig rhe;jhF&]; B. nly;yp ghyk; C. nrd;id lk;lk; D. i`juhghj; Ngfk;Ngl;

137. Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Cherrapunji receives heavy rainfall Reason (R): The funnel shape of the purvachal is the main cause for the heavy rains in Cherrapunji Of the statements: A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C. (A) is true, but (R) is false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis Muha;f: www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

26 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com $w;W (A): rpuGQ;rp fdkio ngWfpwJ fhuzk; (R): g+h;thQ;ry; kiyfspd; Gdy; tbtk; jhd; rpuGQ;rpapd; fdkiof;F kpf Kf;fpa fhuzk; ,tw;Ws;: A. A kw;Wk; (R) rhpahdit (R)> (A)f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; B. A kw;Wk; R rhpahdit R> Af;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; my;y C. A rhp Mdhy; R jtW D. A jtW Mdhy; R rhp

138. Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Film industry came into existence in California. Reason (R): California has long period of clear sky. Of the statements: A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C. (A) is true, but (R) is false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true

fPo;f;fz;l $w;Wfis Muha;f: $w;W (A): fypNghh;dpahtpy; Gifg;glj; njhopw;rhiy tsh;e;J fhzg;gLfpd;wd fhuzk; (R): fypNghh;dpahtpy; J}a;ikahd thdk; ePz;l fhyk; fhzg;gLfpd;wd.

,tw;Ws;: A. A kw;Wk; (R) rhpahdit (R)> (A)f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; B. A kw;Wk; R rhpahdit R> Af;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; my;y C. A rhp Mdhy; R jtW www.kalvikural.comD. A jtW Mdhy; R rhp www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com

139. As a result of „Green Revolution‟ production of which crop has increased considerably? A. Wheat B. Rice C. Sugarcane D. Maize gRikg;Gul;rpapd; tpisthf ve;j xU gaph; rhFgbapy; cw;gj;jp kpFjpahf fhzg;gLfpwJ? A. NfhJik B. ney; C. fUk;G D. kf;fhr;Nrhsk;

140. The golden fibre is another name of A. Cotton B. Jute C. Hemp D. Rayon jq;f ,io vd;nwhU ngah; ,jw;F cz;L A. gUj;jp B. rzy; C. n`k;gj; D. Nuahd;

141. Seismograph is A. an instrument for photographing clouds B. an instrument for recording earth quake tremors C. an instrument for measuring depths of water in the sea D. a device for recording changes in the atmospheric pressure rP];Nkhfpuh/g; vd;gJ A. Nkf%l;lj;ij glk; vLf;f cjTk; fUtp B. epyeLf;fj;ij gjpT nra;ag; gad;gLk; fUtp C. flypy; cs;s Moj;ij mwpag; gad;gLk; fUtp D. Gtp mOj;jj;jpd; khWghl;il mwpa cjTk; fUtp

142. The Konkan railway, inaugurated in 1998, connects Mumbai with which of the following stations? A. Madurai B. Mangalore C. Panaji D. Cochin www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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143. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below: List I List II a. Saffron 1. Bihar b. Lac 2. Kerala c. Cloves 3. Jammu & Kashmir d. Castor seed 4. Maharashtra 5. Tamil Nadu Codes: a b c d A. 3 1 2 5 B. 2 3 1 4 C. 5 4 1 2 D. 4 2 3 1 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. Fq;Fkk; 1. gPfhh; b. gprpd; 2. Nfush c. fpuhk;G 3. [k;K & fh~;kPh; www.kalvikural.comd. Mkzf;F tpij 4. k`huh~;buhwww.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com 5. jkpo;ehL FwpaPLfs; a b c d A. 3 1 2 5 B. 2 3 1 4 C. 5 4 1 2 D. 4 2 3 1

144. Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Tamil Nadu has two major parts Reason (R): Tamil Nadu has the largest coastline in India Of the statements: A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C. (A) is true, but (R) is false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true fPo;f;fz;l $w;wpid Muha;f: $w;W (A): jkpo;ehl;by; ,U Kf;fpa JiwKfq;fs; fhzg;gLfpd;wd fhuzk; (R): ,e;jpahtpNyNa mjpf ePsk; nfhz;l flw;fiu jkpo; ehl;by; fhzg;gLfpwJ.

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28 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com 145. Sambar lake, a source of rock salt is located in the state of A. Bihar B. Orissa C. Rajasthan D. Andhra Pradesh ghiw cg;Gfspd; %ykhf rhk;ghh; Vhp ,k;khepyj;jpy; mike;Js;sJ A. gPfhh; B. xhprh C. ,uh[];jhd; D. Me;jpug;gpuNjrk;

146. In India the Coir Industry is concentrated in the state of A. West Bengal B. Kerala C. Tamil Nadu D. Maharashtra ,e;jpahtpd; fapW jahhpf;Fk; njhopypy; Kf;fpaj;Jtk; ngWk; khepyk; A. Nkw;F tq;fhsk; B. Nfush C. jkpo;ehL D. k`huh~;buh

147. Which of the following is wrongly matched A. Pimpri - Penicillin B. Sindri - Fertilizer C. Ludhiana - Hosiery D. Nepanagar - Steel ve;j ,iz xd;W jtwhf ,izf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ? A. gpk;ghp - ngd;rpypd; B. rpe;jphp - cuk; C. Y}jpahdh - cs;shil D. Neg;ghefh; - ,Uk;G

148. Which of the following states has the maximum percentage of tribal population in India A. Bihar B. Manipur C. Mizoram D. Assam ve;j ,e;jpa khepyk; xd;wpy; mjpfkhd rjtPjKila g+h;tPff; Fbfs; cs;sdh;? www.kalvikural.com A. gPfhh; B. kzpg;g+h;www.kalvikural.com C. kpNrhuhk; D. m];]hg;www.kalvikural.com

149. Which of the following locational factors dominates in the localization of cement industries in India A. cheap labour B. transport cost C. market D. capital ,e;jpahtpy; rpnkz;l; Miy miktplq;fspd; nrwptpy; ,f;fhuzp Vida miktplf; fhuzpfisf; fhl;bYk; Kjd;ikahf tpsq;FfpwJ A. kypthd ciog;ghspfs; B. Nghf;Ftuj;J C. re;ij D. KjyPL

150. National Ship Design and Research Centre a premier national institution is located at A. Vishakhapatnam B. Mangalore C. Cochin D. Kandla ,e;jpahtpy; Kjd;ik epWtdkhd Njrpaf; fg;gy; tbtikg;G kw;Wk; Ma;T ikak; ,q;F mike;Js;sJ A. tprhfg;gl;bak; B. kq;fSh; C. nfhr;rpd; D. fz;l;yh

151. Density of railway line is higher in the Ganga plain than in any other part of the country because A. this area has the modern industries B. it is very productive agricultural region C. being a plain, railway line are laid out easily D. the number of railway passengers is far higher than in any other part of the country ehl;bd; kw;w gFjpfis tpl fq;ifr; rkntsp gFjpapy; mjpf mlh;j;jp nfhz;l ,uapy; ghij mike;Js;sjw;F fhuzk; A. ,g;gFjpapy; etPd njhopw;rhiyfs; mike;Js;sJ B. ,g;gFjpapy; mjpf tptrhag; nghUl;fs; cw;gj;jp nra;ag;gLfpd;wd. C. rkntspahf cs;sjhy; ,uapy; ghijfs; mikj;jy; vspJ D. kw;w gFjpfis tpl mjpf vz;zpf;ifapy; gazpfs; ,uapiy gad;gLj;JfpwJ www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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152. Which of the following major seaports handles largest volume of our foreign trade A. Kolkata B. Marmagoa C. Vishakhapatnam D. Mumbai gd;dhl;L th;j;jfj;jpy; mjpfkhf

153. Narimanam oil field is located in A. Godavari basin B. Krishna basin C. Cauvery basin D. Tambarabarani basin ehpkzk; vz;nza; tay; ,q;F mike;Js;sJ A. Nfhjhthpg; gs;sj;jhf;F B. fpU~;zhg; gs;sj;jhf;F C. fhNthpg; gs;sj;jhf;F D. jhkpuguzp gs;sj;jhf;F

154. Which state of India is bounded by Bangladesh on three sides A. Tripura B. Meghalaya C. West Bengal D. Mizoram ve;j ,e;jpa khepyk; xd;W gq;fshNj~hy; %d;W gf;fq;fspYk; #og;gl;Ls;sJ? A. jphpGuh B. Nkfhyah C. Nkw;F tq;fhsk; D. kpNrhuhk;

155. Aravali ranges are an example of A. fold mountain B. block mountain C. residual mountain D. volcanic mountain Muty;yp kiy ,t;tifiar; rhh;e;jJ A. kbg;G kiy B. gpz;lkiy C. vQ;rpa kiy D. vhpkiy www.kalvikural.com156. Which state has the longestwww.kalvikural.com coast line in India www.kalvikural.com A. Gujarat B. Tamil Nadu C. Karnataka D. Andhra Pradesh ,e;jpahtpd; ve;j khepyk; mjpf ePsk; nfhz;l flw;fiuia nfhz;lJ? A. F[uhj; B. jkpo;ehL C. fh;ehlfh D. Me;jpug;gpuNjrk;

157. Which region in India is called as the „Rice Bowl‟ of India A. North – eastern region B. Indo – gangetic plain C. Krishna - Godavari region D. Kerala and Tamil Nadu ,e;jpahtpd; vg;gFjp new;fsQ;rpak; vdg;gLfpwJ? A. tlfpof;F khepyk; B. rpe;J-fq;ifr; rkntsp C. fpU~;zh – Nfhjhthp gFjp D. Nfush> jkpo;ehL

158. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List – I List – II a. Hirakud 1. Narmada b. Sardar Sarovar 2. Mahanadi c. Pong 3. Krishna d. Nagarjuna sagar 4. Beas Codes: a b c d A. 2 1 4 3 B. 1 4 3 2 C. 4 2 1 3 www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

30 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com D. 3 2 4 1 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo Fwpg;gpl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. `puhFl; 1. eh;kjh b. rh;jhh; rNuhth; 2. kfhejp c. ghq; 3. fpU~;zh d. ehfh;[_d rhfh; 4. gpah];

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159. India is self – sufficient in all minerals except A. mica B. zic C. copper D. manganese ,e;jpah fPo;f;fz;ltw;wpy; xd;iwj; jtpu kw;w fdpkq;fspy; jd;dpiwT nfhz;lJ A. ikf;fh B. Jj;jehfk; C. jhkpuk; D. khq;fdPR

160. The living organisms are believed to be found in the planet A. Neptune B. Mars C. Mercury D. Jupiter caphpdq;fs; ,Ug;gjhf ek;gg;gLk; Nfhs; A. neg;ba+d; B. khh;]; C. nkh;Fhp D. [Pgpl;lh; www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com 161. In which country World Rhinoceros Sanctuary is located A. India B. Australia C. North America D. South Africa cyf mstpy; Md fhz;lhkpUfk; Gfy; muz; ve;j ehl;by; mikag;ngw;Ws;sJ? A. ,e;jpah B. M];jpNuypah C. tlmnkhpf;fh D. njd; Mg;gphpf;fh

162. Which is the most intense planet of the solar system A. Saturn B. venus C. Mars D. Mercury #hpad; FLk;gj;jpy; cs;s kpfTk; xspr; nrwpthd Nfhs; vJ? A. rdp B. nts;sp C. nrt;tha; D. Gjd;

163. Which one of the following is mis – matched A. Kolar - Gold B. Jharia - Coal C. Neyveli - Lignite D. Durg - Copper fPo;f;fhz;gtw;Ws; jtWjyhf nghUe;jpaJ vJ? A. Nfhyhh; - jq;fk; B. [hhpah - epyf;fhp C. nea;Ntyp - ypf;idl; D. Jh;f; - jhkpuk;

164. The Kundah hydro – electric project is located in A. Tamil Nadu B. West Bengal C. Karnataka D. Orissa Fe;jh ePh;kpd;rf;jp epiyak; mike;Js;s ,lk; A. jkpo;ehL B. Nkw;F tq;fhsk; C. fh;ehlfk; D. xhp];]h

165. West flowing rivers of Peninsular region are www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

31 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com A. Cauvery, Nethravathi B. Vaigai, Tambarabarani C. Krishna, Godavari D. Narmada, Tapti jPgfw;g gpuNjr;jpd; Nkw;F Nehf;fp ghAk; ejpfs; A. fhtphp> Nej;uhtjp B. itif> jhkpuguzp C. fpU~;zh> Nfhjhthp D. eh;kjh> jg;jp

166. The most important states for wind power generation in India are A. Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra B. Gujarat and Tamil Nadu C. Kerala and Maharashtra D. Maharashtra and Gujarat ,e;jpahtpy; fhw;whiy kpd;rf;jp cw;gj;jpf;F kpf Kf;fpakhd khepyq;fs; A. jkpo;ehL kw;Wk; k`huh~;buk; B. F[uhj; kw;Wk; jkpo;ehL C. Nfush kw;Wk; k`huh~;buk; D. k`huh~;buk; kw;Wk; F[uhj;

167. The largest area under sugarcane is found in the state of A. Maharashtra B. Bihar C. Tamil Nadu D. Uttar Pradesh kpf mjpfkhd fUk;G rhFgb epyg;gug;G cila khepyk; A. kfhuh~;buk; B. gPfhh; C. jkpo;ehL D. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;

168. Corbett national park is situated in A. Karnataka B. Gujarat C. Assam D. U. P. fhh;ngl; Njrpa g+q;fh mike;Js;s khepyk; A. fh;ehlfh B. F[uhj; C. m];]hk; D. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;

169. National Highway No. 7 connects A. Varanasi and Kanyakumari www.kalvikural.comB. Delhi and Kolkata www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com C. Thane and Chennai D. Agra and Mumbai Njrpa neLQ;rhiy vz; 7 ,izf;Fkplk; A. thuzhrp kw;Wk; fd;dpahFkhp B. jpy;yp kw;Wk; fy;fj;jh C. jhNd kw;Wk; nrd;id D. Mf;uh kw;Wk; gk;gha;

170. How many major ports are there in India A. 8 B. 10 C. 11 D. 12 ,e;jpahtpy; vj;jid nghpa JiwKfq;fs; cs;sd? A. 8 B. 10 C. 11 D. 12

171. Main objective of social forestry is to A. increase soil fertility of forests B. beautify the forest areas C. increase the supply of fuel wood D. maintain ecological balance r%ff;fhL tsh;g;gpd; Kf;fpa Fwpf;Nfhs; A. fhl;L kz; ts mjpfhpg;G B. fhLfis moFgLj;Jjy; C. tpwF mspg;ig mjpfhpj;jy; D. Rw;Wg;Gwr; #oy; rkepiyia epiyehl;Ljy;

172. Which one of the following is not correctly matched A. Meghalaya - Shillong B. Manipur - Imphal C. Mizoram - Itanagar D. Nagaland - Kohima gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; rhpahf ,izf;fg;glhjJ A. Nkfhyah - ~py;yhq; B. kzpg+h; - ,k;ghy; www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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173. The MRTS transport in Tamil Nadu links A. Madras beach to Luz B. Madras beach to Tambaram C. Madras beach to Guindy D. Madras beach to Chengalpet jkpo;ehl;bd; Jhpj nuapy; ghij (MRTS) ,izf;Fk; ,lq;fs; A. nrd;id flw;fiuapypUe;J kapyhg;g+h; tiu B. nrd;id flw;fiuapypUe;J jhk;guk; tiu C. nrd;id flw;fiuapypUe;J fpz;b tiu D. nrd;id flw;fiuapypUe;J nrq;fy;gl;L tiu

174. The petroleum findings in Tamil Nadu are in A. Tirunelveli B. Tiruchirappalli C. Thanjavur (Narimanam) D. Madurai jkpo;ehl;by; ngl;Nuhypak; fz;lwpag;gl;Ls;s ,lk; A. jpUney;Ntyp B. jpUr;rp C. jQ;rht+h; D. kJiu

175. Which of the following states has the longest coast line A. Andhra Pradesh B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; kpf ePz;l flw;fiuia cila khepyk; vJ A. Me;jpug;gpuNjrk; B. fh;ehlf C. Nfush D. jkpo;ehL

176. The multipurpose project on the river Sutlej is www.kalvikural.comA. Hirakud B. Tungabhadrawww.kalvikural.com C. Bhakra Nangal www.kalvikural.comD. Ramganga rl;ny[; ejpapy; mike;Js;s Kf;fpa gy;Nehf;F miz jpl;lk; A. `puhFl; B. Jq;fgj;uh C. gf;uheq;fy; D. uhk;fq;fh

177. Which of the following rivers does not pass through Himachal Pradesh A. Beas B. Jhelam C. Ravi D. Sutlej fPo;f;fhZk; Mwfspy; ,khr;ry gpuNjrj;jpd; topahf Xlhj MW? A. gpah]; B. [Pyk; C. utp D. rl;ny[;

178. Most of the cyclones that form during October & November in India originate in A. Southern Hemisphere ocean B. Arabian sea C. Southwest Bay of Bengal D. Southwest Bay of Bengal ,e;jpahtpy; mf;Nlhgh; kw;Wk; etk;gh; khjq;fspy; cUthFk; Gay; fhw;Wfspy; ngUk;ghyhdit Njhd;Wk; ,lk; A. njd; Nfhshh;j;j fly; gFjp B. mugpf;fly; C. njd; Nkw;F tq;fhs tphpFlhf;fly; D. njd; fpof;F tq;fhs tphpFlhf;fly;

179. Where is the Central Rice Research Institute located A. Tamil Nadu B. Orissa C. Assam D. West Bengal kj;jpa mhprp Muha;r;rp mikg; vq;Fs;sJ? A. jkpo;ehL B. xhprh C. m];]hk; D. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;

180. In which part of India is Dandakaranya forest located www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

33 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com A. Central India B. South India C. Eastern India D. North west ,e;jpahtpd; ve;jg; gFjpapy; jz;lfhuz;ah fhLfs; mike;Js;sd? A. kj;jpa ,e;jpah B. njd; ,e;jpah C. fpof;Fg; gFjp D. tlNkw;F ,e;jpah

181. Which of the following is the joint venture of Tamil Nadu and Kerala A. Parambikulam – Aliyar B. Tehri Dam C. Thein Dam D. Rajghat Dam jkpo;ehL kw;Wk; Nfus $l;L Kaw;rpj;jpl;lk; vJ? A. guk;gpf;Fsk; - Mspahh; B. njfhp mizj;jpl;lk; C. njapd; mizj;jpl;lk; D. uh[;fhl; mizj;jpl;lk;

182. The famous Kashmir valley is lying between A. Pirpanjal and easterly range of Himadri B. Pripanjal and westerly range of himadri C. Karakoram range and Himadri D. Dhang range and Siwalik Gfo; tha;e;j fh~;kPh; gs;sj;jhf;F ,tw;wpw;fpilNa fhzg;gLfpd;wJ A. gph;gQ;rhy; kw;Wk; fpof;F ,khj;jphp kiyj; njhlh; B. gph;gQ;rhy; kw;Wk; Nkw;F ,khj;jphp kiyj; njhlh; C. fhuNfhuk; kiyj; njhlh; kw;Wk; ,khj;jphp D. lq;kiyj; njhlh; kw;Wk; rpthypf;

183. Himalayan rivers are perennial because A. South – west monsoon gives rainfall B. North – east monsoon gives rainfall C. Melting of snow resulting in the flow of water www.kalvikural.comD. Ger rainfall throughout thewww.kalvikural.com year www.kalvikural.com ,kakiy MWfs; tw;whj MWfshf ,Ug;gjw;fhd fhuzk; A. njw;Nkw;F gUtfhw;W kio tPo;r;rp jUfpwJ B. tlfpof;F gUtfhw;W kio tPo;r;rp jUfpwJ C. gdp cUFtjhy; ePh; fpilf;fpwJ D. Mz;L KOtJk; kiotPo;r;rp fpilf;fpwJ

184. The region which receives rainfall during north – east monsoon is A. Malabar coast B. Konkan coast C. Chola Mandalam Coasat D. Circar coast tlfpof;F gUtfhw;W fhyj;jpy; kio tPo;r;rp ngWk; gpuNjrk; A. kyghh; flw;fiu B. nfhq;fz flw;fiu C. Nrho kz;ly flw;fiu D. rh;fhh; flw;fiu

185. Consider the following statements Assertion (A): Tea and coffee are both grown in the Nilgiri hills Reason (R): Both crops need similar conditions for growth Now select your answer according to the coding A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C. (A) is true, but (R) is false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true. fPo;f;fz;l $w;wpid Muha;f: $w;W (A): NjapiyAk; fhgpAk; ePyfphp kiyapy; rhFgb nra;ag;gLfpwJ fhuzk; (R): ,uz;L gaph;fspd; tsh;r;rpf;Fk; xNu tifahd fhyepiy Njitg;gLfpwJ fPo; nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL: A. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp NkYk; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; B. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp Mdhy; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; my;y www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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186. Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Cotton is cultivated in black soil Reason (R): Black soil does not retain moisture Now select your answer according to the coding scheme given below A. (A) is true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. (A) is true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C. (A) is true, but (R) is false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true fPo;f;fz;l $w;wpid Muha;f: $w;W (A): gUj;jp fUg;G kz;zpy; gaphplg;gLfpwJ

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fPo;f;fhZk; FwpaPL %yk; rhpahd tpiliaj; Njh;e;njL A. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp NkYk; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; B. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp Mdhy; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; my;y C. (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW D. (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp

187. Consider the following statements Assertion (A): The same type of parent material produces different types of soil in the areas of different climate Reason (R): Climate plays an important role in soil formation www.kalvikural.com Now select your answer accordingwww.kalvikural.com to the coding scheme given www.kalvikural.combelow A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C. (A) is true, but (R) is false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true fPo;f;fz;l $w;wpid Muha;f: $w;W (A): xNu tifahd %yg;ghiwfs; ntt;NtW fhyepiyapy; NtWgl;l kz;iz Vw;gLj;JfpwJ fhuzk; (R): kz; miktjpy; fhyepiy Kf;fpa gq;F tfpf;fpwJ fPo;f;fhZk; FwpaPL %yk; rhpahd tpilia Njh;e;njL: A. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp NkYk; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; B. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp Mdhy; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; my;y C. (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW D. (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp

188. Consider the following statements Assertion (A): The population of India has increased rapidly since 1921. Reason (R): In India, the birth rate has declined more rapidly than the death rate Since 1921 Now select your answer according to the coding scheme given below A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C. (A) is true, but (R) is false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true fPo;f;fz;l $w;wpid Muha;f: $w;W (A): ,e;jpa kf;fs; njhif 1921f;F gpd;dh; tpiutpy; tsh;r;rpaile;jJ www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

35 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com fhuzk; (R): ,e;jpahtpy; kf;fs; njhif 1921f;Fg; gpd;dh; gpwg;G tpfpjj;ijtpl ,wg;G tpfpjk; Fiwe;jJ fPo;f;fhZk; FwpaPL %yk; rhpahd tpilia Njh;e;njL: A. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp NkYk; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; B. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp Mdhy; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; my;y C. (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW D. (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp

189. Which one of the following indicates the Indian states in the descending order of population A. Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh B. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh C. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra D. Madhy Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;litfspy; vjpy; kf;fs; njhif ,wq;FKfkhf cs;s khepyq;fs; thpirg;gLj;jg;gl;Ls;sJ? A. kj;jpag; gpuNjrk;> gPfhh;> cj;jpug;gpuNjrk; B. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;> kfhuh~;buk;> kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; C. cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;> gPfhh;> kfhuh~;buk; D. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk;> cj;jpug;gpuNjrk;> gPfhh;

190. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II 1. Nepanagar a. Diesel 2. Varanasi b. Aircraft Industry www.kalvikural.com3. Nasik c. Newsprintwww.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com 4. Kalamassery d. Machine tool industry Codes: a b c d A. 3 1 2 4 B. 3 1 4 2 C. 3 2 4 1 D. 4 1 2 3 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. Neg;gh efh; 1. Bry; b. thuzhrp 2. Mfha tpkhdj; njhopw;rhiy c. ehrpf; 3. fhfpjj; njhopw;rhiy d. fykNrhp 4. ,ae;jpu njhopw;rhiy

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191. Consider the following statements Assertion (A): The most important iron – ore fields are confined to Bihar www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

36 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com Reason (R): Bihar is the richest mineral producing state of India Now select your answer according to the coding scheme given below A. A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C. (A) is true, but (R) is false D. (A) is false, but (R) is true fPo;f;fz;l $w;wpid Muha;f: $w;W (A): gPfhhpy; Kf;fpakhd ,Uk;G v/F Ruq;fq;fs; fhzg;gLfpd;wd fhuzk; (R): gPfhh; fdpk tsq;fs; cw;gj;jpapy; Kd;dzp khepyk; fPo;f;fhZk; FwpaPL %yk; rhpahd tpilia Njh;e;njL: A. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp NkYk; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; B. (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;Lk; rhp Mdhy; (R)> (A) f;F rhpahd tpsf;fk; my;y C. (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW D. (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp

192. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II a. Jewel of India 1. Manipur b. Garden city 2. Bangalore C. Land of five rivers 3. Punjab d. Botanists paradise 4. Sikkim Codes: a b c d A. 1 2 3 4 www.kalvikural.comB. 2 1 3 4 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com C. 4 1 3 2 D. 1 4 3 2 gl;bay; 1 I> gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. ,e;jpahtpd; Mguzk; 1. kzpg;g+h; b. Njhl;lefh; 2. ngq;fSh; c. Ie;jhWfspd; epyk; 3. gQ;rhg; d. jhtutpayhsh;fs; nrhh;f;fk; 4. rpf;fpk;

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193. Match List I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List I List II a. Land of Rising sun 1. Korea b. Land of Midnight sun 2. Finland c. Land of thousand lakes 3. Japan d. Land of thunder bolt 4. Norway www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

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Codes: a b c d A. 2 4 1 5 B. 3 4 2 5 C. 1 3 2 4 D. 3 1 4 2 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp> fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfisf; nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiy Njh;e;njL: gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. #hpad; cjpf;Fk; ehL 1. nfhhpah b. eLeprp #hpad; ehL 2. gpd;yhe;J c. Mapuk; Vhpfspd; ehL 3. [g;ghd; d. ,btpLk; ehL 4. ehh;Nt 5. g+l;lhd;

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194. Identify the item which is not correctly matched A. Hosur - Rose flowers B. Ariyalur - Cement C. Tiruppur - Knitting D. Perambur - Fertiliser rhpahf nghUe;jhj ,izia fz;Lgpbf;f: A. X#h; - Nuh[h kyh;fs; B. mhpaY}h; - rpnkz;l; C. jpUg;g+h; - gpd;dyhilfs; D. nguk;g+h; - cuj; njhopw;rhiy

195. Match list I correctly with list II and select your answer using the codes given below List – I List – II a. Lignite 1. Perambalur b. Iron ore 2. Neyveli c. Aluminium bauxite 3. Salem d. Gypsum 4. Kolli hills

Codes: a b c d A. 3 2 1 4 B. 2 3 4 1 www.kalvikural.com Kalam Academy, No.S.186, Paper Millswww.kalvikural.com Road, Peravallur (Opp.to Agaram Junction) peramburwww.kalvikural.com, Chennai-82

38 www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com www.kalvikural.com C. 1 2 3 4 D. 4 1 2 3 gl;bay; 1 I gl;bay; 2 cld; nghUj;jp fPNo nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s FwpaPLfis nfhz;L rhpahd gjpiyj; Njh;e;njL gl;bay; 1 gl;bay; 2 a. gOg;G epyf;fhp 1. nguk;gY}h; b. ,Uk;G jhJ 2. nea;Ntyp c. mYkpdpak; ghf;irl; 3. Nryk; d. [pg;rk; 4. nfhy;ypkiy

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196. Jharia coal fields are located in A. Bihar B. Madhya Pradesh C. Orissa D. West Bengal [hhpah epyf;fhp tay;fs; mike;Js;s khepyk; A. gP`hh; B. kj;jpag;gpuNjrk; C. xhp];]h D. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;

197. Thalayuthu is famous for A. Cotton textile B. Cement C. Silk textile D. Sugar jhioa+j;J Gfo; ngw;wpUg;gJ www.kalvikural.com A. gUj;jp nertpw;F www.kalvikural.comB. rpnkz;l; cw;gj;jpf;F www.kalvikural.com C. gl;L nertpw;F D. rh;f;fiu cw;gj;jpf;F

198. Silent valley project is being given up because of A. state government‟s indifference B. danger to the place‟s ecological features C. economic non-feasibility D. its unsuitability to the region mikjpg; gs;sj;jhf;Fj; jpl;lk; iftplg;gl;ljd; fhuzk; A. khepy murpd; NtWghLfs; B. ,lj;jpd; Rw;Wr; #oYf;F NeUk; mghak; C. nghUshjhuj;jpd; rhj;jpakpd;ik D. ,lj;jpw;Fg; nghUe;jhik

199. Which hill is named after its colour? A. Kodaikanal B. Nilgiris C. Yercaud D. Kolli Hills epwj;jpd; mbg;gilapy; ve;j kiyf;F ngah; ,lg;gl;Ls;sJ? A. nfhilf;fhdy ; B. ePyfphp C. Vw;fhL D. nfhy;ypkiy

200. Elaphanta pass is in Sri Lanka. Where is Elephanta caves? A. Orissa B. Kerala C. Maharashtra D. Karnataka ahidfTdp ,Ug;gJ> ,yq;ifapy; ahidf;Fiffs; ,Ug;gJ A. xhp];]h B. Nfush C. k`huh~;buh D. fh;ehlfk;

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