5377.Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles are launched is located on the coast of
Florida
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
5378.Consider the following countries:
1. Switzerland
2. Malta
3. Bulgaria
Which of the above are members of European Union?
1. Switzerland
2. Malta
3. Bulgaria
Which of the above are members of European Union?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
5379.Consider the following pairs:
Protected Area Well Known for
1. Bhiterkanika, Orissa — Salt Water Crocodile
2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan — Great Indian Bustard
3. Eravikulam, Kerala — Hootak Gibbon
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Protected Area Well Known for
1. Bhiterkanika, Orissa — Salt Water Crocodile
2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan — Great Indian Bustard
3. Eravikulam, Kerala — Hootak Gibbon
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
5380.Consider the following pairs:
Automobile Manufacturer to Headquarters
1. MMW AG : USA
2. Daimler AG : Sweden
3. Renault S. A. : France
4. Volkswagen AG : Germany
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Automobile Manufacturer to Headquarters
1. MMW AG : USA
2. Daimler AG : Sweden
3. Renault S. A. : France
4. Volkswagen AG : Germany
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1, 2 and 3
3 and 4
4 only
1, 2 and 4
5381.Consider the following pairs:
Famous places to Country
1. Cannes : France
2. Davos : Denmark
3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Famous places to Country
1. Cannes : France
2. Davos : Denmark
3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
5382.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?
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?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
5383.If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India?
1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.
2. Indo – gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.
3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.
2. Indo – gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.
3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
5384.In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?
Montane Wet Temporate Forest
Sub – tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
5385.Assertion (A): Ganga plain is the most densely populated part of India.
Reason (R): Ganga is the most harnessed river of India.
Reason (R): Ganga is the most harnessed river of India.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
5386.Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?
It greatly increases the crop production
It makes some soils impermeable
It raises the water table
It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
5387.Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of global community over space and time as a geostrategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective?
It was the hot theatre during the Second World War
Its location between the Asian power of China and India
It was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War period
Its location between the Pacific and Indian oceans and its pre-eminent maritime character
5388.Tamil Nadu is a leading producers of mill–made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason?
1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State.
2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State.
2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
5389.The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through
Rajasthan
Punjab
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
5390.Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
5391.Two important rivers – one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha – merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
Bhitarkanika
Chandipur-on-sea
Gopalpur-on-sea
Simlipal
5392.Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?
North Western India and Gangetic West Bengal
North Western and Western India
Western and Southern India
Plains of Northern India.
5393.What could be the main reason/reasons of the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?
1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor
5394.In which one of the following States has India s largest private sector sea port been commissioned recently?
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
5395.What is the correct rank order of towns on the basis of population size?
Greater Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai
Greater Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore
Kolkata, Greater Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad
Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad
5396.Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region?
Bandhavgarh National Park
Dandeli Sanctuary
Rajaji National Park
Indravati National Park
5397.Consider the following statements:
1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only.
2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only.
2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both land 2
Neither 1 nor 2
5398.Consider the following statements:
1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas.
2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book.
3. A drug called ‘taxol’ is obtained from Taxus tree is effective against Parkinson’s disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas.
2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book.
3. A drug called ‘taxol’ is obtained from Taxus tree is effective against Parkinson’s disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
5400.Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation?
Juniper
Mahogany
Islver fir
Spruce
5401.Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?
Anaimalai Hills
Cardamom Hills
Nilgiri Hills
Shevoroy Hills
5402.Consider the following statements:
1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Salt-water crocodile is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
2. Shrew and tapir are found in the Western Ghats of the Malabar region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
5403.In which one of the following states are Namchik Namphuk Coalfields located?
Arunachal Pradesh
Meghalaya
Manipur
Mizoram
5404.Which of the following minerals found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh?
1. Bauxite
2. Dolomite
3. Iron ore
4. Tin
1. Bauxite
2. Dolomite
3. Iron ore
4. Tin
1, 2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
5405.On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?
Alaknanda
Bhagirathi
Dhauliganga
Mandakini
5406.The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers?
Beas
Chenab
Ravi
Sutlej
5407.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(Waterfalls to River)
1. Kapildhara Falls : Godavari
2. Jog Falls : Sharavati
3. Isvasamudram Falls : Cauvery
(Waterfalls to River)
1. Kapildhara Falls : Godavari
2. Jog Falls : Sharavati
3. Isvasamudram Falls : Cauvery
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
5408.Consider the following statements:
1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production.
2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee producing region
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production.
2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee producing region
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
5409.Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Pro- located?
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
Rajasthan
5410.Which one among the following has the maximum nu of National Parks?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Meghalaya
5411.The alpine vegetation in the Western Himalayas is found only up to a height of 3000 metres while in the Eastern Himalayas it is found up to a height of 4000 metres. The reason for this variation in the same mountain range is that
Eastern Himalayas are higher than Western Himalayas
Eastern Himalayas as are nearer to the equator and sea coast than Western Himalayas
Eastern Himalayas get more monsoon rainfall than the Western Himalayas
Eastern Himalayan rocks are more fertile than the Western Himalayan rocks
5412.The palaeomagnetic results obtained from India indicate that in the past, the Indian land mass has moved
northward
southward
eastward
westward
5413.Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO s World Heritage list?
Dilwara Temple
Kalka-Shimla Railway
Bhiterkanika Mangrove Area
Visakhapatnam to Araku valley railway line
5414.The Indian subcontinent was originally part a huge mass called
Jurassic land mass
Aryavarta
Indiana
Gondwana continent
5416.High temperature and low pressure over the Indian Subcontinent during the summer season draws air from the Indian Ocean leading to the in-blowing of the
Southeast monsoon
Southwest monsoon
Trade winds
Westerlies
5417.Out of the four southern States: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, which shares boundaries with the maximum number of Indian States?
Andhra Pradesh only
Karnataka only
Each of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Each of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
5418.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Idukki: Thermal power station
2. Sabarigiri : Hydro-electric project
3. Ghatprabha : Irrigation project
4. Ramganga : Multipurpose project
1. Idukki: Thermal power station
2. Sabarigiri : Hydro-electric project
3. Ghatprabha : Irrigation project
4. Ramganga : Multipurpose project
2, 3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
3 and 4
1 and 2
5419. You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because-used to be Danish outpost. This quaint town with its fort and a beautiful church, the New Jerusalem, empty streets and deserted beach front is a quaint gem. The place referred to in this quotation lies on the
Tamil Nadu coast
Kerala coast
Karnataka coast
Goa coast
5420.Consider the following rivers
1. Kishenganga
2. Ganga
3. Wainganga
4. Penganga
The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north-south direction is
1. Kishenganga
2. Ganga
3. Wainganga
4. Penganga
The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north-south direction is
1,2,3,4
2,1,3,4
2,1,4,3
1,2,4,3
5421.The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and subtropical zones is
21°C
180°C
12°C
15°C
5423.Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Teak: Jammu and Kashmir
Deodar: Madhya Pradesh
Sandalwood: Kerala
Sundari: West Bengal
5424.The tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar islands belongs to the
Australoid race
Caucasoid race
Mongoloid race
Negroid race
5425.Some people in Manipur live in house built on floating islands of weeds and decaying vegetation held together by suspended silt. These lands are called
Tipis
Barkhans
Phoomdis
Izba
5426.Which one of the following sets of states to benefit the most from the Konkan Railway?
Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu