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1. With reference to 'Provincial

administration during British rule in India',

consider the following statements:

1. Charter Act of 1833 deprived the

Presidencies of Bombay and Madras of

their legislative powers.

2. Indian Councils Act of 1892 enlarged

the Provincial Legislative Councils and

removed official majority in them.

3. Responsible government was introduced

in British Indian provinces by

Government of India Act of 1935.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

2. Consider the following statements about 'Sufism':

1. Sufism, a mystical form of Islam, promoted

strife between Hindus and Muslims.

2. It took roots in both rural and urban areas

and exercised a deep social, political and

cultural influence on the masses.

3. Chisti, Suhrawardi, Qadiri and

Naqshbandi were the only four Silsilahs

(religious orders) of Sufism.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are

correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

3. With reference to the 'Mughal Paintings',


1. Mughal painting was essentially a court

art and nothing about the life of common

man was depicted by Mughal painters.

2. The themes of Mughal paintings revolved

around natural beauty and court sciences.

3. Mughal paintings were characterised by

assimilation of Persian, European and

Indian features.

Which of the statements given above are

correct? (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

4. Consider the following statements with

reference to the changes made in British

Indian Army after the Revolt of 1857:

1. The older policy of excluding Indians

from the officer corps was discontinued.

2. Indians were classified into 'martial' and

'non-martial' groups.

3. The policy of 'balance and counterpoise' in

organization of army was promoted by fixing a

ratio between Indian and European soldiers.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3



5. Consider the following statements:

1. Gandhara school of art carved Buddhist images

in the form of lotus and umbrellas only.

2. Mathura school of art used white spotted

red stone and its sculptures depicted

Buddha as well as Jaina deities.

3. Amaravati school of art developed under

the patronage of Satavahanas rulers in

Andhra region.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) None of the above

6. With reference to 'Indian Classical Music',

consider the following statements: 1. Carnatic Music is religious in nature whereas

Hindustani Music is secular in nature.

2. Carnatic music is primarily vocal whereas Hindustani

music is primarily instrumental in nature.

3. Both Carnatic and Hindustani music are

indigenous in nature and have no outside

influence.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 7. Arrange the following humanitarian and

social measures undertaken by British India

government in chronological order:

1. Bengal Presidency Regulation forAbolition of Sati

2. Hindu Widows Remarriage Act

3. Jonathan Duncan started Sanskrit

College at Varanasi

4. Raja Ram Mohan Roy established

Atmiya Sabha

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) 3 - 4 - 1 - 2

(b) 1 - 4 - 2 - 3

(c) 3 - 1 - 4 - 2

(d) 4 - 3 - 1 - 2

8. With reference to Mughal Architecture,

consider the following pairs:

List I List II

(Monuments) (Description)

1. Red Fort Built by Shah Jahan and

a UNESCO world

Heritage site

2. Jama Masjid Commissioned by Akbar

and a largest mosque in

India

3. Lahore Fort Built by Aurangzeb and a

UNESCO World Heritage

site

Which of the given above pair(s) are

correctly matched?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

9. Consider the following statements about the

Hindu philosopher 'Ramanujacharya':

1. He was the earliest exponent of Bhakti

movement.

2. He promoted the idea of Nirguna Bhakti.

3. He used Sanskrit language to spread his

thoughts.


correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 1 and 3 only




10. Which of the following were the

recommendations of the 'Nehru Report of 1928'?

1. Dominion status for India

2. Separate electorate for minorities

3. Fundamental Rights for the People of India

4. Federal form of government with

residuary powers vested in the provinces.


(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4

11. With reference to the 'Harappan Civilisation',


1. No religious evidence was found in

Harappan towns and cities.

2. Harappans gave much attention to the

health and cleanliness of their society.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 12. Consider the following statements with

respect to 'Indian National Army (INA)':

1. It was a movement originated outside

India with a purpose of allying with Axis

powers to free India from British rule.

2. Subhas Chandra Bose organised the

Provisional Government of Free India in

Singapore.

3. A women's regiment of Azad Hind

Fauzwas formed under the command of

Captain Lakshmi Swaminathan.


(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

13. With reference to the India's struggle for

Independence, which of the following were

the objectives of 'Non Co-operation

Movement (1920- 1922)'?

1. Remedying the Khilafat wrongs

2. Annulment of the Rowlatt Act

3. Complete Independence from British rule Select

the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only 14. Identify the 'Monument/Heritage building'

based on the following descriptions:

1. It is the first garden-tomb on the Indian

subcontinent.

2. Its architectural style can be said to have

Persian and Indian influences.

3. It was commissioned by Bega Begum and

completed under the patronage of Akbar.

4. It has been declared as a UNESCO's

World Heritage site.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) Humayun's Tomb

(b) FatehpurSikri

(c) QutubMinar

(d) Akbar's tomb

15. With reference to the spread of Jainism,


1. Mahavira admitted men and women in

Sangha to spread his teachings.

2. The first Jaina Council was convened at

Vallabhi by Sthulabhadra.

3. Chandragupta Maurya, Chalukyas of Gujarat

and Rashtrakuta rulers patronised Jainism.


(a) 1 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3



16. With reference to 'Indian Statutory Commission',

popularly known as Simon Commission, consider

the following statements:

1. It was an all-white commission.

2. This Commission was boycotted by

Indian National Congress.

3. Muslim league didn't lend any support in

the boycott of this Commission.


correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 17. Which one of the following events happened

earliest?

(a) Rabindranath Tagore won the Noble Prize.

(b) New Delhi become the capital of British

India government.

(c) Holding of the Indian Civil Services

examinations simultaneously in England

and India.

(d) Appointment of Universities

Commission under Thomas Raleigh. 18. With reference to the 'Rig-Vedic Age',


1. Eight forms of marriage were prevalent

during the Rig-Vedic age.

2. Rig-Vedic hymns were composed both

by the men and women.

3. Untouchability was absent during this period.


correct?

(a) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

19. Consider the following statements.

1. 'Satyameva Jayate' is a mantra from the

ancient Indian scripture Chandogya

Upanishad.

2. The phrase 'VasudhaivaKutumbakam' (the

world is one family) is a Sanskrit phrase found

in ancient Indian texts 'Maha Upanishad'.

Which of the given above statement(s) is/are

correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

20. With respect to 'Government of India Act of

1858', consider the following statements:

1. It transferred the power to govern India from

East India Company to the British Crown.

2. This act created office of Secretary of

State for India.

3. It empowered the Viceroy to issue

ordinances in an emergency.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 21. With reference to the cultural history of

medieval India, the term 'ulama' refers to:

(a) the Islamic religious scholars and jurists

(b) the bell installed by Iltutmish to attend

matters of justice personally

(c) the sacred texts of Islamic law and rituals

(d) the scheduled castes who were not

allowed to enter the holy shrine



22. With reference to 'Congress Socialist Party

(CSP)', consider the following statements:

1. It was influenced by Russian Bolshevism.

2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of

proletariat.

3. It is a separate party outside the Congress.


correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

23. Consider the following events:

1. Cripps Mission

2. Launch of Individual Satyagraha

3. Quit India Movement

4. August Offer

Arrange the given above events in the correct

chronological order:

(a) 1 - 2 - 4 - 3

(b) 2 - 1 - 4 - 3

(c) 4 - 2 - 1 - 3

(d) 2 - 4 - 3 - 1 24. With reference to sessions and Presidents of Indian

National Congress (INC) during Independence

Movement, consider the following pairs:

President of INC Description

1. Mrs. Sarojini Naidu First Woman president

2. AbulKalam Azad First Muslim president

3. George Yule First English president

4. W. C. Banerjee Presided first session of

INC

Which of the given above pairs are correctly

matched?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

25. With reference to 'Sangam Literature',

consider the following statements.

1. Sanskrit and Tamil were used in the

earliest Sangam literature.

2. Sangam literature is religious in nature.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

26. Which of the following is/are the features of

the 'Indo-Islamic Architecture'?

1. 'Arcuate style' of architecture.

2. Construction of Minarets around the mosque.

3. Use of human and animal figures for

ornamentation.

4. Used Calligraphy as means of decoration.

Select the correct answer using the code(s)

given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

27. Consider the following provisions:

1. Two-tier Federal political system for India.

2. Any province can secede from the Union

after the first elections.

3. Formation of an interim government

representing all major parties.

4. Recommended an undivided India.

Which of the given above provisions were

the features of the 'Cabinet Mission Plan'?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4




1. Both Jainism and Buddhism condemned

the Varna system.

2. Both Jainism and Buddhism discarded

the existence of God.

3. Both Mahavira and Buddha used Prakrit

language to spread their doctrines.


INCORRECT?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

29. Which of the following resolutions were passed

at the 'Karachi Session of Congress, 1931'?

1. Fundamental Rights

2. National Economic Program

3. Agrarian reforms

Select the correct answer from the codes

given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

30. Consider the following freedom fighters:

1. Usha Mehta

2. Aruna Asaf Ali

3. Sucheta Kriplani

4. Kadambini Ganguly

Which of the given above women freedom

fighters played an important role during the

'Quit India Movement'?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

31. With reference to the Socio-Religious

Reform Movements of modern India,


Organization Founder

1. Prarthana Samaj : Dr. Atmaram

Pandurang

2. Brahmo Samaj : Raja Ram Mohan

of India Roy

3. Wahabi Movement : Syed Ahmed of

Raebareli

4. Satyasodhak Samaj : Madan Mohan

Malviya

Which of the given above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only 32. Consider the following dance forms:

1. Mohiniyattam

2. Sattriya

3. Kathakali

Which of the given above dance form(s) is/are

conferred the status of 'Classical Dance'?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

33. Consider the following statements about

'Ryotwari System':

1. It was prevalent in most of Southern India.

2. It envisaged direct collection of land

revenue from each individual cultivator

by government agents.

3. The Government retained the right to

enhance the land revenue.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only



34. With reference to Mughal Empire in India,

the term 'ijarah' refers to:

(a) A land revenue system

(b) A religious tax imposed on non- Muslims

(c) A form of agricultural loans

(d) A form of Jagirdari system 35. Consider the following statements regarding

military/administrative systems during

medieval period:

1. Iqta system was introduced in India by

Mughals.

2. Mansabdari system was introduced in

India by Delhi Sultanates.

3. Nayankara system was an administrative

institution in Vijayanagar Empire.


correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 36. Consider the following events:

1. Return of Kaiser-i-Hind medal by

Mahatma Gandhi.

2. Renunciation of Knighthood by the

Rabindranath Tagore.

3. Setting up of Butler Committee.

Which of the events/developments mentioned

above were associated with Jallianwala Bagh

massacre?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 3 only

37. Which of the following scientific understandings

were achieved in Ancient India?

1. Round shape of earth

2. Estimation of distance between earth and

moon

3. Knowledge of the cause of eclipses

4. Rotation of Earth

Choose the correct answer from the codes

given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

38. Arrange the following tribal revolts

witnessed in India during the period of

British rule in correct chronological order:

1. Santhal Rebellion

2. Kol Uprising

3. Munda Rebellion

4. Kuki Uprising


given below:

(a) 4 - 1 - 2 - 3

(b) 2 - 4 - 1 - 3

(c) 2 - 1 - 3 - 4

(d) 1 - 4 - 3 - 2 39. With reference to Ancient India, the term

"Ghatika" refers to:

(a) Education centre

(b) Underground water storage

(c) Lower class peasants

(d) Woman slave



40. The British considered Tipu Sultan an arch

enemy and threat to their territorial aspirations

in India. Which of the following statements

given below were correct about him?

1. He built factories to manufacture

modern arms in European fashion.

2. He drew up Zij Muhammad Shahi to

make astronomical observation.

3. He planted a 'Tree of Liberty' at

Srirangapatna.


given below:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 41. Consider the following statements:

1. Akbar Nama, three volume history of

Akbar's reign was written by AbulFazl.

2. Ain-i-Akbari deals with Akbar's

administration, household, army, the

revenues and the geography of his empire.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 42. 'A Code of Gentoo Laws' is the English translation

of which one of the following Indian texts?

(a) Manusmriti

(b) Upanishads

(c) Arthashastra

(d) Dharmasutras

43. With reference to British conquest of India,

match the following pairs:

List-1 List-2

A. Treaty of Salbai 1. First Carnatic war

B. Battle of Adyar 2. Third Carnatic war

C. Treaty of Bassein 3. First Anglo-Maratha

war

D. Battle of Wandiwash 4. SecondAnglo-

Maratha war

Select the correct answer using the code

given below:

A B C D

(a) 3 1 4 2

(b) 3 2 1 4

(c) 4 1 2 3

(d) 1 4 3 2

44. Which of the following foreign travellers left

valuable accounts on the socio-economic

conditions of the Vijayanagar Empire?

1. Nicolodei Conti

2. Domingo Paes

3. AbdurRazzaq

4. Marco Polo


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


1. Warren Hastings was the first Governor-

General of India.

2. William Bentick laid down the basis of

modern postal system in British India.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2



46. With reference to the 'Poona Pact (1932)',


1. It was signed by B.R. Ambedkar on behalf

of the depressed classes and Mahatma

Gandhi on behalf of the caste Hindus.

2. This agreement accepted the voluntary

reservation of seats for depressed classes

by Indian National Congress and elections

based on the principle of joint electorates.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 47. Consider the following statements about 'Quwwat-

ul-Islam mosque' and 'Adhai Din ka Jhompra':

1. These monuments were built by Qutb-

ud-din Aibak.

2. Both of these monuments were built by using

the materials from surrounding Hindu temples.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 48. Consider the following statements regarding

the Bhakti movement of Medieval India:

1. Vallabhacharya, saint from south,

advocated a system of pure non-dualism.

2. Kabir Das, Guru Nanak and Mira Bai

were Nirguna Bhakti saints.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

49. Which of the following are the features of

'Dravida style of Temple Architecture'?

1. Temples are built on a raised platform.

2. The Vimanas (top part of sanctum

sanctorum) are pyramidical in shape.

3. Gopuram (gateways) are built in all four

directions.


given below. (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

50. With reference to the 'Home Rule Movement (1916-18)', consider the following statements:

1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak founded the first Home

Rule League in India at Belgaum.

2. Home Rule League agreed to suspend its

expansion of the movement after the

Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 51. Consider the following statements:

1. The Greater Himalayas receive the

maximum rainfall as compared to Lesser

Himalayas and Shiwaliks.

2. Lesser Himalayas is subjected to

extensive erosion and consists of slate,

limestone and quartzites.

3. The Shiwaliks are separated from the Northern

Plains of India by Great Boundary Fault.


given below:

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3




Islands of Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea:

1. The islands of Bay of Bengal are tectonic

and volcanic in origin and islands of

Arabian Sea are mainly coral formations.

2. Ten Degree Channel separates South

Andaman and Little Andaman Islands.

3. Wandoor marine Biosphere Reserve is in

Lakshadweep Island.

Which of the statement (s) given above is/are

INCORRECT?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

53. With reference to 'Central Highlands',


1. The central highlands of Peninsular

India consists of Aravallis, Malwa

Plateau and Vindhyas range.

2. Aravallis is highly denuded and is one of

the world's oldest folded mountain.

3. All the rivers from Malwa plateau flows

in the Arabian Sea only.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

54. Arrange the following mountains of Peninsular

India in decreasing order of their altitudes.

1. Guru Shikhar

2. Dodabetta

3. Mahendragiri

4. Kudermukh


given below:

(a) 4 - 1 - 2 - 3

(b) 2 - 4 - 1 - 3

(c) 2 - 1 - 3 - 4

(d) 1 - 2 - 4 - 3 55. Which among the following can be the possible

reasons for the occurence of Earthquakes?

1. Volcanic eruptions

2. Folding and faulting

3. Movement of plates

4. Anthropogenic factors


given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 56. Consider the following pairs:

List-I List-II

(Drainage pattern) (Examples)

1. Antecedent rivers Indus, Satluj, Brahma-

putra and Tista

2. Consequent rivers Godavari, Krishna and

Kaveri

3. Subsequent rivers Son, Betwa, Ken and

Yamuna


given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3



57. With reference to 'International Date Line

(IDL)', consider the following statements:

1. It passes through the Mid-Pacific Ocean

and approximately follows a zero degrees

longitude north-south line on Earth.

2. If a person travels from Russia to United

States of America, he will have to add a

day to his calendar.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 58. Consider the following statements about the

'Earth's Structure':

1. The Earth's structure is made up of three

layers - Crust, Mantle and Core.

2. The thickness of layers of the Earth goes

on increasing from Core to Crust.

3. All the three layers of Earth's structure

are in solid state only.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

59. With reference to 'Solar system', consider the

following statements:

1. Sun is the source of heat and light for the

entire solar system.

2. It consists of the planets, asteroids,

comets and meteoroids.

3. All the planets revolve around the sun in

counter-clockwise in orbits.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


'Mangroves':

1. Mangroves are found in inter-tidal tropical

and sub-tropical regions between 24

degrees North to 38 degrees South.

2. They cannot survive in waterlogged and

anoxic soil.

3. West Bengal, Gujarat and Andaman and

Nicobar islands are the top three states

with highest mangrove cover.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

61. Consider the following countries:

1. Russia

2. Brazil

3. Spain

4. United States of America

The mid-day sun will never be exactly overhead

in which of the given above countries?

(a) 2 and 4 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only 62. Consider the following hills:

1. The Nilgiris

2. The Annamalai Hills

3. The Cardamom Hills

4. The Mikir Hills

Which of the above hills is/are part of the

Western Ghats?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4



63. Which of the following would be the consequences

if the magnetic field of Earth is flipped?

1. The life at the surface will be exposed to

higher amounts of solar radiation.

2. Electric grid could collapse from the

severe solar storms.

3. There will be very minimal effect on the

satellites and astronauts.


(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

64. Consider the following pairs:

Wetlands Confluence of rivers

1. Harike Wetlands Beas and Sutlej

2. Bhitarkanika Brahmani and Baitrani

Mangroves

3. Wular Lake Indus and Jhelum

Which of the pair(s) given above is/are

correctly matched?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

65. Identify a particular crop based on the

following characteristics:

1. It is a main food crop in semi-arid areas

of Central and Southern India.

2. Maharashtra is the largest producer of

this crop in India.

3. It is sown in both Kharif and Rabi

seasons in southern States but it is a

Kharif crop in northern India where it is

mostly grown as a fodder crop.


(a) Bajra

(b) Maize

(c) Wheat

(d) Jowar


1. The Himalayan ranges show a succession of

vegetation from the tropical to the tundra.

2. The tree line and the snow line are higher in

the Western Himalayas than the corresponding

lines in the Eastern Himalayas.

3. The southern slopes of the Himalayas carry a

thicker vegetation cover than the drier north-

facing slopes.


correct?

(a) 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

67. Consider the following mountains:

1. Vosges Mountain

2. Sierra Nevada Mountains

3. Urals Mountains

4. Harz Mountains

Which of the mountains falls in the category

of Block Mountains?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only 68. A region has following characteristics:

1. The undulating relief and hard rocks.

2. Little percolation of rainwater due to

hard rock structure.

3. Seasonal rains and high temperatures.

Which one of the following irrigation methods is

suitable for agriculture in this particular region?

(a) Canal Irrigation

(b) Tank Irrigation

(c) Tube well Irrigation




69. Consider the following pairs:

LIST -I (Dams) LIST-II (River)

1. Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar A. Son

2. Sardar Sarovar Dam B. Narmada

3. Nagarjuna Sagar C. Godavari

4. Rana Pratap Sagar Dam D. Chambal

Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly

matched?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

70. With reference to the 'Guar Gum', consider


1. It is used in the extraction of shale gas

extraction.

2. India is the world's largest producer of

guar crop from which guar gum is derived.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

71. Arrange the different seas of the world from

South to North:

1. Coral sea

2. Andaman Sea

3. Bering Sea

4. Mediterranean Sea

Select the correct answer using the codes

given below:

(a) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

(b) 2 - 4 - 1 - 3

(c) 2 - 1 - 3 - 4

(d) 1 - 2 - 4 - 3

72. With reference to 'Spring tides', consider the


1. It occurs when the sun and moon are at

right angles and forces of moon and sun

tend to counteract one another.

2. They occur twice a month, one on full

moon and other on new moon.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

73. Consider the following landforms:

1. Fold mountains

2. Island arcs

3. Volcanoes

Which of the given above landforms can be

formed at the convergent plate boundaries?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 3 only 74. Identify the river based on the following statements:

1. This river flows through India and Pakistan.

2. It passes through Wular Lake in Jammu

& Kashmir.

3. It joins with river Chenab and forms

boundary between India and Pakistan.

Select the correct answer using the code

given below:

(a) Ravi

(b) Jhelum

(c) Sutlej

(d) Beas



75. A strait is natural narrow water way that

connects two large water bodies. In respect of

the strait and the water bodies it connects,


Strait Connects

1. Gibraltar Strait Mediterranean Sea and

Atlantic Ocean

2. Sunda Strait Java Sea and Indian

Ocean

3. Bosporous Strait Black Sea and Aegean

Sea

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

76. Consider the following layers of atmosphere:

1. Troposphere

2. Stratosphere

3. Mesosphere

4. Thermosphere

In which of the given above layers, temperature

decreases with the increasing height?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only 77. Which of the following factors are

responsible for 'Radiation Inversion'?

1. Long winter nights

2. Humid Air

3. Cloudless and clear sky

4. Slow movement of air


given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

78. Tropical cyclones are the three dimensional

atmospheric air circulation. Consider the

following statements related to them:

1. The energy that intensifies the storm

comes from the condensation process.

2. The eye of a cyclone is the region of maximum

disturbances or atmospheric instability.

3. The wind speed is maximum at the eyewall.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


'Scheduled Tribes in India':

1. Mizoram has the highest proportion of

Scheduled Tribes in India.

2. No Scheduled Tribes is notified in

Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Delhi and

Pondicherry.

3. Ministry of Social Justice and

Empowerment is responsible for the overall

development of scheduled tribes in India.


correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 3 only



80. Identify a national park based on the


1. It is the largest protected area in the

Eastern Himalayas Biodiversity hotspot.

2. The habitat changes with increasing

altitude from tropical moist forests to

montane forests and temperate forests and

alpine meadows in the higher reaches.

3. There is perennial snow at the higher

elevations.


given below:

(a) Namdapha National Park

(b) Dachigam National Park

(c) Nokrek National Park

(d) Kangzchendzonga National Park 81. With reference to the vertical distribution of

salinity, consider the following statements:

1. Salinity at the depth of the sea is generally

fixed but it varies at the surface.

2. The salinity of water decreases as we go from

the surface to the deep zones of oceans.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 82. Which of the following country borders both

the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea?

(a) Egypt

(b) Saudi Arabia

(c) Morocco

(d) Turkey


1. Dust particles are mostly concentrated in

the troposphere.

2. The concentration of dust particles goes

on decreasing from the Equator to Poles.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 84. With reference to 'Insolation', consider the


1. It is the process in which the energy in

long-wave form heats up the atmosphere

from the surface.

2. It depends on the angle at which the sun-rays

strike the earth and the time period of the

exposure of rays.

3. The insolation is more over the continent

than over the oceans in the same latitude.


incorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only 85. Consider the following statements:

1. Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its

axis completing one circle in about

twenty-four hours.

2. Revolution is the motion of earth around the

sun and completing it in 365 days and 6 hours.

3. Aphelion is the position of earth when it

is nearest to the sun.

4. Perihelion is the position of earth when

it is farthest to the sun.


(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4




1. Mid Atlantic ridge is an example of

constructive plate boundary.

2. Himalayas and San Andreas Fault are

examples of destructive plate boundaries.

3. Alpine fault of New Zealand is an

example of transform boundary.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3


1. Sambhar Lake is the largest inland

saltwater lake in India.

2. Lack of oxygen, high salinity and high level of

invasive organisms in the lake are the reasons

for the death of migratory birds in Rajasthan.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 88. Consider the following countries:

1. Indonesia

2. Peru

3. Maldives

4. Kenya

5. Egypt

'Equator' passes through which of the given

above countries?

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 2, 3 and 5 only

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

89. With reference to the 'Mahi river', consider


1. It is the only river in India that cuts the

Tropic of Cancer twice.

2. It rises in the Western Vindhya range

and flows into the Arabian Sea.

3. The river flows only through two states

of India.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

90. If you travel by road from Itanagar and

Kozhikode, what is the minimum number of

States within India through which you can

travel, including the origin and the destination?

(a) 5

(b) 7

(c) 8

(d) 6 91. With reference to 'National Programme for

Organic Production', consider the following

statements:

1. It is being implemented by the Ministry

of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.

2. It facilitates certification of organic products.

3. It provides subsidy to the farmers for the

export of organic products.


correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 only



92. 'National Waterway 4' covers canals and waterways

built over which of the following rivers?

1. Godavari river

2. Krishna river

3. Mahanadi river

4. Ghaghra river Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

93. Match List - I with List - II and select the

correct answer using the codes given below:

List-I (Pass) List-II (State/UT)

A. Zoji La Pass 1. Sikkim

B. Bara Lacha Pass 2. Uttarakhand

C. Jelep La Pass 3. Himachal Pradesh

D. Niti Pass 4. Ladakh

Codes:

A B C D

(a) 4 1 3 2

(b) 2 3 1 4

(c) 4 3 1 2

(d) 2 1 3 4

94. What would be the influence on the weather

conditions when in mid-winter a feeble high

pressure develops over the North-Western

part of India?

1. High and dry winds would blow outward

from this high pressure area.

2. The Northern plains would become cold.

3. Scorching winds (locally called loo)

would blow during the day time.

4. There would be torrential rains brought

by thunderstorms.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

95. Which of the following would be the effects

if there is no Corioils Force?

1. No formation of Cyclones and Anti-

Cyclones.

2. Direction of planetary winds will be

almost perpendicular to the latitudes.

3. No formation of local winds.


(a) 1 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 2 only

96. Consider the following characteristics of a

particular climatic region:

1. Influence of Westerlies all year round.

2. Region of cyclonic activity.

3. Warm summers and mild winters.

4. Ideal for maximum comfort and mental

alertness.

Which climatic region is best described

through the given characteristics?

(a) Eastern Margin Climatic Region

(b) Warm Temperate Western Margin

(c) Cool Continental Climatic Region

(d) Cool Temperate Western Margin Region 97. Arrange the following types of vegetation of

African Continent as they appear from North

to South in terms of geographical spread:

1. Mediterranean Vegetation

2. Savanna Grassland

3. Equatorial Forests

4. Desert Vegetation

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 3 - 1 - 2 - 4

(b) 2 - 1 - 3 - 4

(c) 1 - 4 - 2 - 3

(d) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4



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98. Consider the following factors/agents: 100. With reference to the 'Coal Bed Methane',

1. Water consider the following statements:

2. Solar Energy 1. Coal Bed Methane is a form of natural gas

3. Animals extracted from coal beds.

4. Plants 2. India has no proven reserves of Coal Bed

Which of the given above factors/agents play role Methane.

in the phenomenon of weathering? 3. It is environmentally safe and clean fuel.

(a) 1 only Which of the statement(s) given above is/are

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only correct?

(c) 1 and 4 only (a) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1 only

99. With reference to the nuclear energy, Match List - (c) 1, 2 and 3

I with List-II and select the correct answer by using (d) 1 and 3 only

the codes given below:

List I (Nuclear Plant) List II (State)

A. Kalpakkam 1. Rajasthan

B. Tarapur 2. Uttar Pradesh

C. RanapratapSagar 3. Maharashtra

D. Narora 4. Tamil Nadu

Code:

A B C D

(a) 1 2 4 3

(b) 2 1 4 3

(c) 4 3 1 2

(d) 3 4 2 1

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