Q. Which of the following statements regarding the earth’s axis are true? 1. It makes an angle of 23.5o with the plane of ecliptic 2. It maintains a flexible orientation with respect to the stars 3. It is the most important fact connected with Earth-Sun relationship
A)1 and 3 B)1 and 2 C)2 and 3 D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 3
Q. Which of the following is taken into consideration while deciding a shipping route?
A)Climate of the region B)Depth of the sea C)Availability of ports and harbours D)All the above
Answer: All the above
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude. 2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2 B)1 only C)2 only D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1 only
Q. What is the name of the sand mound formed by high speed of wind?
A)Dune B)Cliff C)Cirque D)Hamada
Answer: Dune
Q. The gas which is largely responsible for green house effect is:
A)Methane B)Ozone C)Carbon dioxide D)Water Vapor
Answer: Water Vapor
Q. The Volcanic activities are found more in
A)Columbia B)Hawaii C)Japan D)New Zealand
Answer: Hawaii
Q. Petrology is the study of
A)Rock B)Land C)Mineral D)Soil
Answer: Rock
Q. Through which one of the following Indian states the Tropic of Cancer does not pass?
A)Gujarat B)Manipur C)Tripura D)Rajasthan
Answer: Manipur
Q. With reference to the sub-tropical high pressure belt, consider the following statements: 1. It is affected by Earth’s rotation and descent of winds from higher altitudes. 2. It is dynamically induced and characterized with anti-cyclonic conditions. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)2 only B)1 only C)Both 1 and 2 D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2 only
Q. Most Indians belong to the group ________
A)Australoid B)Caucasoid C)Mongoloid D)Negroid
Answer: Caucasoid
Q. The zones of excessively dry climate with very cold temperature throughout the year correspond to ________
Q. Which of the following minerals is needed for generation of nuclear power?
A)Cadmium B)Potassium C)Aluminium D)Uranium
Answer: Uranium
Q. Which of the following are the ideal conditions for the phenomenon of temperature inversion to occur? I. Long nights II. Cloudy sky III. Calm and stable air IV. Dry air
A)II, III and IV B)I and II C)I, II and III D)I, III and IV
Answer: I, III and IV
Q. Which of the following are not pastoral nomads?
A)Masai B)Pygmies C)Kazaks D)Lapps
Answer: Pygmies
Q. Soil having high content of aluminum and iron oxide is also known as ________.
