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1. Which among the following are favourable

conditions for the formation and intensification

of tropical cyclones?

1. Large sea surface with temperature higher

than 27 C;

2. Presence of the Coriollis force;

3. Small variations in the vertical wind speed;

4. A pre-existing weak low-pressure area

Select the correct code:

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1 & 3 (d) All of the above

2. Consider the following the about occurrence of

Tornadoes.

1. A tornado is a violently rotating column of

air that is in contact with both the surface

of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.

2. Tornadoes generally occur in middle

latitudes.

3. The tornado over the sea is called water

sprouts.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


3. What are the ideal condition for the formation

of dew?

1. The ideal conditions for its formation are

clear sky, calm air, high relative humidity,

and cold and long nights.

2. For the formation of dew, it is necessary

that the dew point is below the freezing

point.


(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Consider the following statements.

1. Convectional Rain is common in the

summer or in the hotter part of the day.

2. The area situated on the leeward side of

mountain gets more rainfall in Orographic

rain.

3. Convectional Rain is very common in the

equatorial regions and interior parts of the

continents.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


5. Correctly match the following.

Type of climate Characteristics

A. Tropical wet and 1. Winter dry season

dry

B. Mediterranean 2. Dry hot summer

C. Marine west coast 3. No dry season,

warm and cool

summer

D. Humid continental 4. No dry season,

severe winter


A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4

(b) 2 1 3 4

(c) 1 3 2 4

(d) 2 3 1 4

6. Consider the following statements about

Trenches.

1. The trenches are relatively steep sided,

narrow basins.

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2. They occur at the bases of continental slopesand along island arcs and are associated

with active volcanoes and strongearthquakes.

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



7. Which of the following are the factors that affect

the ocean salinity?

1. Ocean currents

2. Evaporation and precipitation

3. Fresh water flow from rivers

4. Change in the temperature or density


(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1 & 3

(d) All of the above

8. Consider the following statements aboutsubmarine canyon.

1. A submarine canyon is a steep-sided valleycut into the sea floor of the continentalslope.

2. They are more densely spaced on gentle

slopes while being rare on steep slopes.

3. The Hudson Canyon is the best knownsubmarine canyon in the world.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3


9. In which of the following location across theglobe Mediterranean Climate is found?

1. Around Mediterranean Sea

2. Along the coast in south eastern and southWestern Australia.

3. Central Chile;

4. Central California,


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 1 & 4


10. Consider the following conditions for theformation of fog.

1. It is formed due to radiaton, conductionand mixing of warm and cold air massesnear the earth's surface.

2. Fog begins to form when water vapourcondenses into tiny liquid water dropletsin the air.

3. Fog normally occurs at a relative humiditynear 100%.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3


11. Consider the following.

1. Parent Material

2. Time

3. Climate

4. Biological activity

Which of the above phenomenon help in soilformation?

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1, 3 & 4 (d) All of the above

12. Which among the following are correct aboutRiver Terraces?

1. River terraces are basically products oferosion.

2. River terraces are surfaces marking oldvalley floor or floodplain levels.

3. River terraces are bedrock surfaces withalluvial cover.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


13. Consider the following statements aboutdifferent types of Clouds.

1. Cirrus clouds are formed at low altitudes.

2. Stratus clouds are generally formed eitherdue to loss of heat or the mixing of airmasses with different temperatures.

3. Nimbus clouds are black or dark grey.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


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1. It is governed by topography.

2. Large changes in mean temperature occurover short distances.

3. Precipitation types and intensity also varyspatially.

The above characteristics are related with whichof the following climate type?


(a) Polar Climates

(b) Cold Snow Forest Climates

(c) Highland Climates

(d) Tundra Climate


1. The Gulf Stream raises the temperature nearthe western coast of Europe.

2. Labrador current raises the temperaturenear east coast of North America.

3. Kuro Shio current raises temperature nearthe coast of Alaska.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


16. Which of the following statements regardingTundra Climate is/are correct?

1. Tundra is the region of permafrost wherethe sub soil is permanently frozen.

2. Low growing mosses, lichens and floweringplants are types of vegetation found intundra.





1. The North Sea, records very low salinitydue to its location in higher latitudes.

2. Baltic Sea records low salinity due to influxof river waters in large quantity.

3. The Mediterranean Sea records highersalinity due to high evaporation.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


18. Consider the following statements about extra-tropical cyclone?

1. They are formed in middle or high latitudes,

in regions of large horizontal temperaturevariations called frontal zones.

2. They form along linear bands oftemperature gradient with significantvertical wind shear.

3. Tropical cyclones never transform intoextra-tropical cyclones.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


19. Consider the following statements about theoccurrence of Earthquakes?

1. Earthquakes occurring at a depth of lessthan 70 km are classified as 'shallow-focus'earthquakes.

2. Earthquakes occuring in volcanic regionsoccurs mainly due to the movement ofmagma in volcanoes.


(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

20. Which of the following statements about Mid-Oceanic Ridges are correct?

1. It is an interconnected chain of trencheswithin the ocean.

2. A mid-ocean ridge demarcates theboundary between two tectonic plates.

3. Mid-ocean ridges are geologically active,with new magma constantly emerging ontothe ocean floor.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 1 & 3

(c) Only 2 & 3


21. Consider the following statement about soilforming processes?

1. Cheluviation is the downward movementof material, under the influence of organiccomplex compounds.

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2. Illuviation is the accumulation of thewashed down material in the lowerhorizons.

3. Leaching is the removal and downwardmovement of material from a horizon insolution.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 1 & 3


22. Consider the following statements about thelocal wind found across the world.

1. Fohn is a Katabatic, dry mountain windthat can raise the air temperature veryquickly over the Alps into Central Europe.

2. The bora is a strong, cold and gusty north-easterly wind which descends to theAdriatic Sea from the Dinaric Alps.

3. Chinook is a warm dry wind, which blowon the eastern side of the Rocky Mountainsand is also known as snow- eater.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 1 & 3

(c) Only 2 & 3


23. Which of the following is/are correct about thetectonic plate also called lithospheric plate?

1. A tectonic plate is a massive, irregularly-shaped slab of solid rock.

2. Plates move horizontally over theasthenosphere as rigid unit.

3. Only Continents are part of a plate.


(a) Only 1 & 3

(b) Only 1 & 2

(c) Only 2 & 3


24. Depending upon the mode of formation,sedimentary rocks are classified into three majorgroups. Consider the following statements inthis context.

1. Sandstone, conglomerate, shale, loess etc.are mechanically formed sedimentary rocks.

2. Geyserites, chalk, limestone, are organicallyformed sedimentary rocks.

3. Chert, halite, potash etc. are some examplesof chemically formed sedimentary rocks.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 1 & 3


25. Consider the following statements aboutdiastrophism processes.

1. Diastrophism processes move, elevate orbuild up portions of the earth's crust.

2. Orogenic and epeirogenic processes are theonly example of diastrophism processes.





1. Igneous rocks are formed due to cooling,solidification and crystallization of hot andmolten materials.

2. Igneous rocks are highly affected bychemical weathering since water easilypenetrate into it.

3. Igneous rocks too have strata and layerslike sedimentary rocks.

4. Igneous rocks are mostly associated withthe volcanic activities and thus they arealso called volcanic rocks.

5. Basalt is a fine-grained, dark colouredextensive igneous rocks.


(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 1, 3 & 4


27. Which of the following factors determine thedistribution of temperature of ocean water?

1. The average daily duration of insolationand its intensity.

2. The albedo of the sea surface.

3. The physical characteristics of the seasurface i.e. the boiling point in the case ofhigher salinity and vice-versa.

4. The presence of submarine ridges.

5. Location and shape of the sea.


(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4


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28. Identify the incorrect statement

(a) In the lower latitudes the warm currentsflow on the western shores and cold onthe eastern shore, while situation is reversedin higher latitudes.

(b) The general movement of the currents inthe northern hemisphere is clockwise andanticlockwise in the southern hemisphere.

(c) The shape and position of coasts play animportant role in guiding the direction ofcurrents.

(d) Convergence along which the warm andcold currents meet and divergence fromwhich they move out in different directionsalso control the currents.


1. The position of the sun, the moon and theearth in a straight line is called syzygy.

2. When the position of the earth is in betweenthe sun and moon, this is calledconjunction.

3. The position is called opposition when thesun and the moon are in one side of theearth.

4. When the sun, the earth and the moon arein a position of right angle, this position iscalled quadrature.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 4

(d) None of the above


1. Coral bleaching refers to the loss of colourof the corals that form the highly fragileecosystems, coral reefs.

2. Coral reefs are located in circumtropical,shallow tropical waters along islands andcontinents.

3. The coral reefs are referred to as 'tropicalrainforests of the ocean'.

4. Coral cannot survive in the waters havingeither very low temperature or very hightemperature.


(a) Only 1& 2 (b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 4 (d) None of the above

31. Consider the following statements about theideal conditions for temperature inversion.

1. Cloudless and clear sky.

2. Calm and moist air.

3. Long winter nights.

4. There is no wind.


(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1, 3 & 4



1. Jet streams help in maintenance oflatitudinal heat balance by mass exchangeof air.

2. Polar front jets influence the mid-latitudeweather disturbances.

3. They have an influence on distribution ofprecipitation by the temperate cyclone.

4. Jet stream also exercise an influence onmovement of air masses which may causeprolonged drought or flood conditions.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3



1. Western coastal plains are wetter andbroader than the eastern counterparts.

2. There is almost absence of deltas along thewestern coastal plains.

3. The plane has characteristic feature likelagoons or backwaters.

4. Western Ghats are isolated broken hills withno structural unity or well defined structurein contrast to Eastern Ghats.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


34. Consider the following statements about the

Peninsular River Systems.

1. These rivers have large basins and

catchment areas.

2. They are more or less graded valleys and

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3. These rivers are almost perennial.

4. These rivers also form meanders.

5. These rivers have been flowing in one ofoldest plateaus of the world and havereached maturity.


(a) Only 1, 2, 3 & 5 (b) Only 3 & 4

(c) Only 1, 3 & 4 (d) None of the above


1. The soils are covered with a thick brownmantle which inhibits soil growth.

2. They are coarse and alkaline, rich in solublesalts.

3. They are poor in organic matter and havea varying percentage of lime.

4. These soils are derived from the adjoiningrocks and the coastal regions.

Which of the soil possess the abovecharacteristics?

(a) Desert soil

(b) Saline and Alkaline soils

(c) Laterite soil

(d) Peaty soil.


1. The vegetation has a park like appearance.

2. The trees are of medium height, flat toppedand umbrella shaped.

3. Species may be xerophytic or the broad leafdeciduous types.

4. The plant varieties include elephant grass,flat topped acacia etc.

Which of the vegetation or biome possess theabove characteristics?

(a) Savanna (b) Monsoon

(c) Desert (d) Temperate

37. Consider the following statements about majorobjective of the social forestry.

1. To tap the dormant energies and skills ofthe villagers for their own development byenabling them to manage their ownresources.

2. To integrate economic gains in thedistribution of other benefits to the socio-economically poor in a village.

3. To conserve soil and water and to maintainecological balance by enhancing biomassgeneration.

4. Total prohibition on encroachment on theexisting forests.


(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4



1. India is endowed with a long crop-growingseason except in the peninsular part whichhas made our land more valuable from thepoint of view of crop and naturalvegetation.

2. A long crop growing season also means awide variety of crops.

3. The vast landmass of the country is aendowed with diversity of soils owing todifferences in geomorphology, climate,vegetation and topography.

4. There is a large reservoir of surface waterin both perennial and non- perennial rivers.


(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1 & 4

(d) None of the above

39. The Tank irrigation is practised mainly in thepeninsular region due to which of the followingreasons?

1. The undulating relief and hard rocks makeit difficult to dig canals and wells inpeninsular region.

2. There is little percolation of rainwater dueto hard rock structure and ground water isnot available in large quantity.

3. The clustered nature of population andagricultural fields also favours tankirrigation there.

4. There are several streams which becometorrential during rainy season and way tomake best use of this water is to impoundit by constructing bunds and building tanks.


(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4


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40. Consider the following statement about thefootloose industry.

1. The industry that can be placed at anylocation without being affected by factorslike resources or transport.

2. These industries often have spatially fixedcosts.

3. They generally depend on raw materialsthat are light and can be easily transportedfrom another place.

4. These industries include computer chips,retail, entertainment etc.


(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4


41. Some of the major objectives of local levelplanning may include:

1. Optimum utilization of resources andcapacities

2. Expansion and strengthening ofinfrastructure

3. Upgradation of skills and development.

4. Fulfilment of the basic needs of the people.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


42. Which of the following statement(s) is/arecorrect?

(1) El-Nino is characterized generally byflooding and cyclonic condition in Australiaand Indonesia.

(2) El-Nino and strength of Indian monsoonhave a direct relation where monsoon isstrengthened in El-Nino year.





(1) The magma supplied from magma chamberat shallow depth is very fluid in nature.

(2) The hotspots are the eruptions of magmasupplied from least depth.




44. Delta is a triangular relief features formed bythe deposition of sediment at the mouth of theRiver. The conditions that favour the formationof deltas are:

1. Active vertical and lateral erosion in thelower course of the river to supply largeamount of sediments.

2. Shallow sea, adjoining the delta

3. Strong current at the river mouth whichleads to formation of tides.


(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Only 1 & 3

(d) Only 1 & 2

45. Artesian well is that in which water risesautomatically under its own pressure to thesurface, either through a natural or a man madehole. The prerequisite condition for theformation of artesian well are:

1. Layer of permeable rock lying between twoimpermeable rock layers so that water doesnot get escape.

2. The permeable rock should be exposed atthe ground surface, so that rock can soakrainwater.

3. Structure of Rock Strata must be synclinal.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3


46. Season is a period of the year charcterised bya particular set of weather conditions. Seasonsare caused by:

1. rotation of the earth

2. ocean current and rotation of the earth

3. inclination of the earth's axis and earth'srevolution

4. Air Mass and Jet streams

Which of the above stated reasons are incorrect?

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 1, 2 & 4

(c) Only 2 & 4

(d) Only 1 & 3

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47. Wind is an important agent of transportation.Winds blowing from Thar Desert bring dust

particles to western Uttar Pradesh and theadjoining parts of Haryana & Punjab. Theconditions that lead to it are:

1. When the amount of dust particles presentin the air exceed its carrying capacity.

2. When the speed of the wind is reduced, itscarrying capacity increases thus deposit

material at far places.

3. When an obstruction come, air rises abovethis obstruction thus the velocity of the

wind is reduced and it starts dropping itsload.

Which of the above conditions are correct?

(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 3

(c) Only 2 (d) Only 1 & 3

48. Consider the following statements related toeconomic significance of Northern Plains:

1. The northern plains are called as 'food

baskets of the world'.

2. The plains are thickly populated thusprovide plenty of labour for the intensive

cultivation and for industries.

3. The plain topography has led to set up ofheavy industries due to availability of rich

agricultural resources.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


49. Consider the following statements related toimportance of continental shelves:

1. The shallow water over the shelf enablessunlight to penetrate through the water tothe bottom and encourages growth ofplanktons.

2. Continental shelves are the source of fishes.

3. Large quantity of the world's petroleumand natural gas is obtained fromContinental shelves.

4. Phosphorites and manganese nodules arefound in Continental shelves.


(a) Only 1, 2 & 3 (b) Only 2, 3 & 4

(c) Only 1, 3 & 4 (d) Only 1 & 3

50. The importance of tides are:

1. The tidal current clear away the river

sediments and slows down the growth of

delta.

2. It decreases the depth of water thus make

the rivers navigable for ocean going ships.

3. Helps in generation of electricity.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 3

(c) Only 2

(d) Only 1 & 3

51. Consider the following statements related to

difference between weather and climate:

1. Weather is the study of atmospheric

conditions for short duration of a limited

area whereas climate is observation over a

long period of time for a larger area.

2. A place can experience different types of

weather conditions in a year but climate

remains the same.

3. Weather is influence by temperature and

wind whereas climate is influenced by jet

streams only.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3


52. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. For a vertical rise of 165 metres there is an

average decrease in temperature at the rate

of 1C.

2. Gentler slopes have high temperature as

compared to steeper slopes.

3. The diurnal range in temperature is high

in desert region.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1


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53. Consider the following statements related todistribution of rainfall and select the correctanswer:

1. Eastern coastal areas of tropical lands andwestern coastal areas of temperate landsreceive heavy precipitation includingequatorial regions.

2. Precipitation is very heavy on thewindward side of highlands; very drycondition prevail on the leeward side.

3. Coastal areas adjacent to cold currents arewetter than coastal areas near warmcurrents.

Options:

(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 3


54. Consider the following statements:

1. Abrasion is the process of gradualdestruction of rocks through physical,chemical and biological processes causedby wind, water, climate change etc.

2. Erosion is distinguished from weatheringas no transportation of material is involvedin case of erosion.


(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

55. Consider the following statements related toNorthern Mountain physiography of India:

1. Mt. K2 is the highest peak of Himalaya inIndia.

2. The Indus River flows between Zaskar andLadakh range.

3. The prominent ranges of Lesser Himalayasare Pir Panjal, Dhaula Dhar andMahabharata ranges.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3


56. Consider the following statements related toearth's interior:

1. The temperatures in the earth's interiorincreases at the average rate of 10 C forevery 32 metres increase in depth.

2. The pressure decreases from the surfacetowards the centre of the earth due to hugeweight of the overlying rocks.

3. Due to the presence of heavier materialstowards the earth's centres, the density ofearth's layers increases towards the centre.


(a) Only 1

(b) Only 1 & 3

(c) Only 2 & 3


57. Consider the following statements related toplate tectonics:

1. The convectional currents which causesdivergence and convergence activities ofplates are produced due to radio-activity.

2. Transform fault leads to formation of "zoneof preservation".

3. At convergent boundary when both platesare of maritime nature, trenches are formedand when one is continental and other ismaritime then mountains are formed.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 3

(c) Only 2


58. Consider the following statements related toweathering:

1. Plants contribute to mechanical weathering.

2. The weathering process by which the outerlayers of the rock peel out in concentriccells due to difference of temperature inthe outer layers is called exfoliation.

3. The process of weathering help in givingdifferent colours and properties to the soil.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3


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59. The topography of an area effects soil formation

because:

1. Topography of an area affects the degree

of erosion of the parent rock material

2. It affects the rate of surface run off of water.

3. The mountainous topography due to slope

develops coarse, thin and infertile soil.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 3

(c) Only 2


60. What are the advantages of contour ploughing?

1. It makes farming less energy and resource

intensive.

2. It decreases risk of harming regional

freshwater systems by controlling

eutrophication.


(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both 1 & 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

61. Consider the following statements related to

evidences provided by Wegner to prove

Continental Drift Theory:

1. Eastern coast of North America is identical

to Western coast of Africa which fits to a

certain depth in the ocean.

2. The classical glacial deposits during

carboniferous period over South America,

Africa, India and Australia resemble each

other.

3. The mountain systems of Southern Atlantic

coast in South America and Africa show

the similarity of the extension in both

continents.

Which of the above stated evidences are correct?

(a) Ony 1 & 2

(b) Ony 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3


62. Humans can change the hydrology of riversby:

1. Urbanisation causes deforestation thusreduces transpiration.

2. Urban areas create large impermeablesurfaces which can lead to greater surfacerun-off.

3. Urban areas create heat islands whichdecreases convectional rainfall thus lead todrought situation.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


63. Consider the following statements:

1. Faulting results in the formation of riftvalleys and the Block Mountains.

2. Folding leads to formation of synclines andanticlines.

3. The escarpments of Western Ghats hadbeen formed due to folding.


(a) Only 1 (b) Only 1 & 3

(c) Only 2 & 3 (d) Only 1 & 2


1. Cropping intensity refers to raising of anumber of crops during one agricultureyear by expanding the net area undercultivation.

2. Crop combination refers to the quantumor diversity of crops entering a region in agiven period.

Which of the above statement(s) is/areincorrect?




1. On summer solstice, under cloudless skies,a polar area may receive more solarradiation per day than other latitudes.

2. The higher albedo of ice and snow doesnot allow the solar radiations to heat thesurface of polar areas.




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1. While plotting isotherms, the effect of

altitude on temperature is eliminated by

reducing the temperature value of any place

to their sea level equivalents.

2. On the continents of northern hemisphere

the isotherm for the month of January

sharply bend towards north pole.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are

incorrect?




1. Cloud seeding is a process to provide

condensation nuclei to clouds to control

excessive rainfall.

2. Silver iodide and dry ice is used for the

purpose.




68. Consider the following statements about United

Nations Conventions on Law of Seas

(UNCLOS) and select the correct statement(s):

1. It covers the issues of Exclusive Economic

Zone (EEZ), continental shelf, deep seabed

mining as well as conservation of marine

environment.

2. In territorial waters, the coastal state can

temporarily suspend innocent passage in

specific areas of their territorial waters.





1. Cold air mass is one which is colder than

the underlying surface and is associated

with stable weather conditions.

2. Warm air mass is one which is warmer

than underlying surface and is associated

with instability and atmospheric

turbulence.

3. Source region of an airmass is one whichestablishes heat and moisture equilibrium

with the overlying air mass due toprolonged contact.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


70. What are the favourable conditions for the river

capture to occur?

1. Steep channel gradient

2. Relatively broad valley

3. Higher volume of water so that velocityand discharge may be sufficiently high.

4. Soft rocks.

5. More sediment load.

Select the correct option.

(a) Only 1, 2 & 3

(b) Only 2, 3 & 5

(c) Only 1, 3 & 4


71. What are the factors that affect wind motion?

1. Pressure gradient

2. Coriolis force

3. Centripetal Acceleration

4. Frictional force


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


72. Consider the following statement.

1. The subtropical jet stream provide a usefulindication of the onset and subsequentwithdrawal of the monsoon.

2. The easterly jet play a dominant role inintensifying the monsoon rainfall in India.




73. Identify the incorrect statement.

(a) The Malwa plateau inherits a complexgeology scarcely any one of the peninsulargroups is unrepresented here.

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(b) This plateau has two system of drainage -one towards the Arabian sea and the other

towards the Bay of Bengal.

(c) Its general height decreases from north tothe south.

(d) There are rolling surfaces and topped hillsdissected by rivers flowing through thearea.


1. Biosphere reserves are multi-purposeprotected areas to preserve the geneticdiversity in representative eco-system.

2. In sanctuary, hunting and grazing aretotally prohibited.

3. Hunting without permission is prohibitedand grazing or movement of cattle isregulated in National Park.


(a) Only 1 & 2

(b) Only 2 & 3

(c) Only 1 & 3


75. Consider the following statements about Tradewinds.

1. Trade winds raise the temperature in thewestern margins of continents

2. Trade winds raise the temperature inwestern margins of the oceans.

3. North Indian Ocean does not experiencetrade winds.


(a) Only 1 & 2 (b) Only 2 & 3


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