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Geography Universe

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The albedo of an object determines its visual brightness when viewed with reflected light. 2. The albedo of Mercury is much greater than the albedo of the Earth. 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

Correct Answer : 1 only

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Both 1and 2

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : 2 only

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Geography Hydrosphere

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Benguela current had its influence in the formation of Kalahari Desert. 2. The Agulhas current has its influence in the formation of Thar Desert. 3. The currents of Northern Indian Ocean change their course of flow twice a year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 1 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 3 only

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Environment and Ecology in Indian Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 1 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 3 only

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The monsoon climate is found in Northern Australia. 2. The China type climate is found in Argentina. 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

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

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Geography World Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The movement of the isotherms is greater over the land than it is over the oceans. 2. Coastal regions have a smaller range of temperature than do continental interiors. Which of these statements is/are correct ?

A. Both 1 and 2

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

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Climate And Weather in India Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The south-west monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the Shillong plateau. 2. The north-east monsoon causes the rainfall over Orissa coast during winter. Which of these statements is/are correct ?

A. Both 1 and 2

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 only

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Earth Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The tropical year is shorter than the sidereal year. 2. The solar day is longer than the sidereal day. 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

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The variation in an average annual range of temperature at 15° latitude of Southern Hemisphere is much less than that at 15° latitude of Northern Hemisphere. 2. At latitudes poleward of 35° the incoming radiation exceeds the outgoing radiation in. Northern Hemisphere, whereas in Southern Hemisphere the outgoing radiation exceeds the incoming radiation. 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

Correct Answer : 1 only

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Geography Indian Geography

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing 2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely 3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours 4. Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports Which of these statements are correct?