Q.1) Consider the following statements about Indus river system.
- The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
- Sutlej is the only river of Indus river system which originates outside India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.2) Panch Prayag is used specifically used to connote the five sacred river confluences in the Garhwal Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Arrange the following prayags from north to south.
- Vishnuprayag
- Nandaprayag
- Karnaprayag
- Rudraprayag
- Devprayag
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(b) 2-3-1-4-5
(c) 1-2-4-3-5
(d) 1-3-2-4-5
Q.3) Tila, Seti and Beri are tributaries of
(b) Gandak
(c) Gaghara
(d) Kosi
Q.4) Which of the following river forms the boundary between India and Nepal?
(a) Kosi
(b) Gandak
(c) Sarda
(d) Rapti
Q.5) All the Peninsular rivers are characterised by
- Fixed course
- Absence of meanders
- Nonperennial flow of water
- Flow through the rift valley
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.6) Consider the following statements about Peninsular river system.
- Peninsular rivers are super imposed, rejuvenated resulting in trellis, radial and rectangular patterns.
- Long course flowing through the rugged mountains experiencing headward erosion and river capturing; In plains meandering and shifting of course.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.7) With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
- The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra, but it flows through Sikkim.
- River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
- River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Q.8) Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)’?
- River basin is the unit of planning and management.
- It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
- One of the Chief Ministers of the State through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.9) Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
- Dibang
- Kameng
- Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.10) In ancient India the territorial name Tosali referred to
(a) The region between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab
(b) The basin of the river Son
(c) The delta of the river Cauvery
(d) The area of the river Mahanadi
Q.11) Farakka agreement between Bangladesh and India implies
(a) Sharing of river water of Ganges
(b) Free navigation
(c) Mutual understanding of border areas
(d) A peace treaty
Q.12) Chambal river flows through the States of
(a) Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa
(c) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
(d) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
Q.13) Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud and Kosi projects are situated on the rivers
(a) Sutlej, Mahanadi and Kosi
(b) Sutlej, Mahanadi and Purna
(c) Mahanadi, Beas, Godavari
(d) Beas, Mahanadi, Sutlej
Q.14) The maturity of a river course is recognised by the presence of
(a) V-shaped valley
(b) Meanders
(c) Gorges
(d)High denudational power
Q.15) Consider the following statements.
- In the youth or early stage a river has no or very narrow floodplains.
- The erosion caused by the river in youth stage is known as lateral erosion.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.16) With respect to General Council of WTO consider the following statements.
- It is the dispute settlement body of WTO.
- It is also Trade policy review body of WTO.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.17) the report titles released by A Glass Half Full: The Promise of Regional Trade in South Asia.
(a) World Bank
(b) WTO
(c) IMF
(d) ADB
Q.18) Which of the following countries are not member of RCEP?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Japan
Q.19) Which of the following countries participated in military exercise Vostok 2018?
- Russia
- China
- Mongolia
- Kazakhstan
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All the above
Q.20) Consider the following statements about Mahadayi/Mandovi river.
- The famous Dudhsagar falls located on this river.
- Kalasa and Banduri are its tributaries.
- It is the east flowing river.
- Mahadayi river water dispute is among the states of Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Select the correct answers using the codes given below.
- 1 and 2 only
- 3 and 4 only
- 1, 2 and 4 only
- All the above
Q.21) Which of the following is used in manufacturing bleaching powder, insecticides and paints?
(a) Iron
(b) Manganese
(c) Magnesium
(d) Potash
Q.22) Consider the following statements:
- In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.
- Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.
- Rajasthan has iron ore mines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
Q.23) Khetri, Kolar, Sindri and Jharia are associated with
(a) Copper, gold, fertilizers and coal
(b) Copper, gold, coal and iron
(c) Copper, gold, coal and gypsum
(d) Iron, gold, coal and copper
Q.24) Suitable site of a cement plant requires proximity to
(a) Coal and iron
(b) Limestone and manganese
(c) Limestone and gypsum
(d)Coal and gypsum
Q.25) The Neyveli thermal power plant is fed by
(a) Gondwana coal
(b) Tertiary coal
(c) Quarternary coal
(d) Cambrian coal
Q.26) Iron ore mines are located in which of the following group of places ?
(a) Bokaro, Balaghat, Hazaribagh
(b) Singhbhum, Monghyr, Singareni
(c) Jharia, Raniganj, Wardha
(d) Singhbhum, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar
Q.27) Consider the following about statements about coal found in India.
- The coal blocks found in Damodar valley (West Bengal-Jharkhand), Jharia, Raniganj, Bokaro are much superior in quality than the coal found in north-eastern India.
- The coal blocks found in north-eastern India are much older than that found in Damodar valley (West Bengal-Jharkhand), Jharia, Raniganj, Bokaro.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- None
Q.28) Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A): The tropical zone of India, experiences high daily and annual range of temperatures.
Reason (R): The sub-tropical zone of India is nearer to the equator.
In the context of the statements above, which of these is true?
a) A and R both are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.
b) A and R both are true, and R is the NOT the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, R is incorrect.
d) A and R both are incorrect
Q.29) Which of the following cities extremes of temperature and the seasonal rhythm of weather?
(a) Delhi
(b) Kanpur
(c) Amritsar
(d) All the above
Q.30) Winter monsoons do not cause rainfall as they move from land to the sea. Consider the following statements.
- During winter monsoon winds have little humidity.
- Due to anti cyclonic circulation on land, the possibility of rainfall from them reduces.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.31) Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A): In hot summer season the isotherms parallel to the coast.
Reason (R): Because temperature does not decrease from north to south rather it increases from the coast to the interior.
In the context of the statements above, which of these is true?
a) A and R both are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.
b) A and R both are true, and R is the NOT the correct explanation for A.
c) A is correct, R is incorrect.
d) A and R both are incorrect.
Q.32) Consider the following statements about Cold Weather Season (Winter).
- During this season, the northeast trade winds prevail over the country.
- Northeast trade winds blow from land to sea and hence, for each part of the country, it is a dry season.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.33) Which of the following is/are the implications of the shift of monsoon trough closer to Himalayas?
- There are longer dry spells in the North Indian plains.
- The situation of drought establishes in the North Indian plains.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.34) Consider the Climatic Regions of India According to Koppen’s Scheme.
| Type of climate | Areas |
| Amw- Monsoon with short dry season | West coast of India south of Goa |
| Aw – Tripical savannah | Most of the Peninsular plateaus, south of the Tropic of Cancer |
| Dfc – Cold humid winter with short summer | Arunachal Pradesh |
| BShw – Semi-arid steppe climate | North-western Gujarat, some parts of western Rajasthan and Punjab |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 3 and 4 only
- All the above
Q.35) With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean.
- An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.36) Which of the following statements about the monsoon in India is incorrect?
(a) South-West monsoon are on-shore winds
(b) North-East monsoon are off-shore winds
(c) The monsoons retreat gradually
(d) The onset of the monsoon is from West Bengal only
Q.37) Consider the following pairs
| Soil | Dominant Crop |
| Regur soil | Cotton |
| Delta soil | Jute |
| Red and yellow soils | Rice |
| Clayey soils | Millets |
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 3 and 4
Q.38) Consider the following pairs
| By-products of Sugar Industry | Application/Uses |
| Molasses | Alcohol and yeast formation |
| Bagasse | Paper making and fuel |
| Pressmud | Soil amendment |
Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.39) The low yield of sugar in the Sutlej-Ganga plain is mainly due to
- High summer temperatures ranging from 30° to 35°C
- Loo hampers the normal growth of the cane.
- In winter months the crop is likely to be damaged by severe cold and frost.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.40) “The crop is brought to India by the Portuguese. It is a plant of tropical and sub-tropical climates. It can be grown in many agro climatic regions of India. Frost is injurious to its growth”. The above statements describe which of the following crops?
(a) Sugarcane
(b) Tobacco
(c) Manila
(d) Oats
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