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UPSC Prelims Mock Test 4 – GS Paper 1
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1. RTS,S or Mosquirix recently in news indicates which of the following?
(a)A mosquito-borne infection causing yellow fever, malaria and various types of brain infection.
(b)A study on mosquitoes conducted by Wildlife Research Center wing of Kyoto University in Japan.
(c)First malaria vaccine candidate to receive a positive scientific opinion from the European Medicines Agency.
(d)Initiative by an NGO in Africa to help the people suffering from the mosquito-borne diseases.
2. Consider the following statements regarding our solar system:
1.The first three planets,ie, Mercury, Venus and Earth are called the inner planets
2.The first four planets, ie, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are called the Terrestrial planets due to their rocky appearance.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
3. Consider the following statements regarding Ayushmaan Bharat:
1.The scheme will provide a cover of up to Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year, for primary health care costs.
2.The scheme is available only to people categorised as Below Poverty Line under the PDS system.
3.It is being implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the above statements is/are not true?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘National Crisis Management Committee:
1. National Crisis Management Committee has been constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
2. Prime minister is the ex-officio chairman of NCMC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Atmospheric temperature decreases with height in the troposphere because:
(a) Air at higher altitude is less dense
(b) Solar radiation is less at higher level
(c) There are more atmospheric gases at higher altitudes
(d) The atmosphere is heated by radiation from the surface
6. Which of the following is/are considered as the process of coral bleaching?
1. Loss of symbiotic algae, zooxanthellae, from the corals.
2. Overexposure of the corals near the coastline to the sediments.
3. Destruction of coral reefs due to bottom trawling and overexploitation of fisheries.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
7. Which of the following can cause an increase in non-communicable diseases?
1.Usage of tobacco products.
2.Increased consumption of fast foods
3.Increase in the number of mosquitoes in the urban regions
4.Increased usage of alcohol
5.Decreased physical activities and exercises among youth. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5
(d) All the above
8.Which of the following statements is not true regarding the evolution of the earth?
(a)Planet earth initially was a barren, gaseous and hot object with a thick atmosphere of hydrogen and helium
(b)From the outermost end of the atmosphere to the centre of the earth,the material that exists is not uniform
(c)Due to the process of differentiation the earth forming material got separated into different layers.
(d)As earth cooled, the water vapor fell as rain, to fill all the depressions and form oceans.
9.Consider the following statements regarding the Monsoon System:
1. The monsoon of southern and eastern Asia is driven by the location and size of the Asian landmass and its proximity to the Indian Ocean.
2. The wind and pressure patterns in the upper air circulation are associated with the generation of monsoonal flows.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. Consider the following statements about Dead Zones:
1. They are found only in the oceans and not in other water bodies.
2.Once an area becomes deadzone, it cannot be reclaimed back into life.
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
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11. Which of the following given below most appropriately defines the term “regolith”?
(a) It is a layer of loose and unconsolidated deposits covering the solid rock of Earth.
(b) It is the soil organic matter formed by the decomposition of materials by soil microorganisms.
(c) It is the commercially viable component of soil suitable for mining purposes.
(d) It is a wetland dominated by herbaceous plant species compared to woody plant species.
12.Which of the following statement best describes the term ‘Regulatory Sandbox (RS)’?
(a) Live testing of new products or services in a controlled environment in the financial sector.
(b) Set of Global regulations for startups to avoid systemic risks.
(c) It is a global database of rules and regulations related to environmental protection.
(d) It is an e-platform aimed at increasing the
interconnectedness between different regulatory authorities in the financial sector.
13. Consider the following statements:
1. The 15th Finance Commission’s high level roundtable on ‘Fiscal Relations across levels of government’ was co-chaired by Prime minister and finance commission chairman.
2. The roundtable was organised in partnership with the World Bank, OECD and ADB.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
14. Consider the statements regarding Impact Bond:
1.Impact Bonds are marketable bonds where repayment is contingent on the outcomes of the project they fund.
2.Impact Bond’s repayment by the government is only triggered if certain predetermined targets are achieved.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
15. Consider the following statements regarding the earth’s atmosphere:
1.The early atmosphere, with hydrogen and helium is supposed to have been stripped off as a result of the solar winds
2.During the cooling of the earth, gases and water vapour were released from the interior solid earth
3.The process through which the gases were outpoured from the interior is called degassing
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
16. Consider the following statements about ‘Coalition for DisasterResilient Infrastructure:
1.It is an India led initiative that aims to work towards a common goal of having infrastructure resilient to climate and disaster.
2.CDRI was established under the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
3.Recently India has pledged Rs 480 crore for setting up of a secretariat in New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
17. Consider the following statements regarding Arms Trade Treaty recently in news:
1.It is the first legally binding international agreement to regulate the global trade in conventional arms by establishing common international standards for member countries.
2.It mandates to create a special force to monitor the arms exports of the states, and to ensure their weapon sales do not break existing arms embargoes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
18. “One of the important features of this climate is its great uniformity of temperature throughout the year. Cloudiness and heavy precipitation help to moderate the daily temperature.These regions usually experience 2000 mm of rainfall or more in a year. There is no winter in this type of climate”. Which among the following type of climate is best described above?
(a) China type climate
(b) Siberian type climate
(c) Equatorial type of Climate
(d) Mediterranean type climate
19. Which of the following are the sources of information about the earth’s interior?
1.Deep earth mining
2. Volcanic eruptions
3. Gravitation
4. Meteors
Choose the correct answer from the following options
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1,2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
20. Consider the following statements about ‘Resilient Cities Asia Pacific’ meet:
1. UN had recently agreed to fund them partially to audit cities to ensure efficient energy usage.
2. India hosted it for the first time in the year 2019.
3. It is convened by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
21.Consider the following statement about The Financial Action Task Force:
1. The Financial Action Task Force is an inter-governmental body established in 1989 as a UN agency.
2.The objectives of the FATF are to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor
22. The strongest winds in a hurricane are found in
(a) the eye of the hurricane
(b) the spiral bands of thunderstorm
(c) the eyewall of the hurricane
(d) the easterly waves
23. Consider the following statements regarding earthquakes
1. Earthquake waves are caused due to the abrupt release of energy along a fault
2. The point where the energy is released is called the epicenter of an earthquake
Select the correct statements using the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
24. Which of the following can be attributed most appropriately for the generation of deep water ocean currents?
(a) Pressure difference between surface and deep water.
(b) Bottom ocean topography
(c) Coriolis Force
(d) Density difference
25. The terms VSHORAD, Spike-LR, Igla-S was seen recently in the news in the context of which of the following.
(a)Missiles and Defence System
(b)Military execrcises
(c)Nano Satellites
(d)Block chain technology used in supercomputing.
26.Consider the following statements regarding Municipal Bonds:
1. They are debt securities issued by government or semi government institutions.
2. The Reserve Bank of India has allowed foreign portfolio investors to invest in municipal bonds.
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
27. Which of the following capitals of the countries is/are located below the latitude of Tropic of Cancer?
1.New Delhi
2.Islamabad
3.Bangkok
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
28.Consider the following statements regarding earthquake waves
1.Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus and resultant movement in unidirectional path travelling through the body of the earth.
2.The body waves interact with the surface rocks and generate new set of waves called surface waves which move along the surface.
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
29.Consider the following statements about irrigation techniques:
1.While drip irrigation involves wetting the whole soil profile, sprinkler irrigation involves application of water near the area where root is grown.
2.Drip and sprinkler irrigation is more suitable for irrigating steep slopes when compared with surface irrigation.
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
30.Consider the following pairs:
| Islands | Oceans |
| 1. Agalega
Islands |
Pacific Ocean |
| 2. Azores
Islands |
Atlantic Ocean |
| 3. Hawaii | Indian Ocean |
| 4. St.Helen Islands | Arctic Ocean |
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1,3 and 4 only
(b)2,3 and 4 only
(c)2 only
(d)1 and 4 only
31.Which one of the following statements about salinity is not correct?
(a )Salinity is directly proportional to precipitation
(b) There exists a direct relationship between the rate of evaporation and salinity
(c) Low salinity is found near the mouth of a river
(d) The salinity is highest at the tropics and decreases towards the poles and equator
32. Global Talent Competitiveness Index is prepared by which of the following organization:
(a) World Bank
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) INSEAD Business school
(d) UNESCO
33. It is a thin layer with a thickness of 30-50 kms. The thickness varies under oceanic and continental areas. It forms 5-10% of the earth’s volume. The lower areas of this region consists of basaltic and ultra-basic rocks. Identify the layer of earth mentioned in the above passage
(a) Crust
(b) Asthenosphere
(c) Mantle
(d) Core
34. Consider the following statements about Global Counter Terrorism Forum:
1.The mission of GCTF is to reduce the vulnerability of people to terrorism worldwide.
2.India is not a member of GCTF. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
35. Which of the following factors has/have an impact on determining the ocean salinity?
1. Discharge of fresh water into the ocean.
2. Melting of ice in polar regions.
3. Planetary winds.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
36. What is/are the possible purposes for which National Gene Fund was established?
1.Receive the contributions from the benefit sharing from the breeder of a variety registered under the Act.
2.It has overseeing powers to certain research works as mentioned in law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
37. If you are sitting on the beach facing the sea on a sunny afternoon, the local wind will be
(a) Striking your back and continuing to the sea because of sea breeze effect.
(b) Towards you from the sea because of the sea breeze effect.
(c) Towards you from the sea because of the lapse rate effect.
(d) Striking your back and continuing to the sea because of the land breeze effect.
38. Consider the following statements with regards to Directorate General of Civil Aviation
1.It is the regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation primarily dealing with safety issues.
2.It serves as nodal agency for coordination with ICAO (International Civil Aviation organisation).
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
39. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
| Discontinuity | Present between |
| 1. Reptite | Upper mantle and lower mantle |
| 2. Guttenberg | Upper core and lower |
| 3. Mohorovic | Crust and mantle |
Select the correct answers from the options
(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
40.Consider the following statements regarding latitudes:
1. Latitude is the angular distance on the surface from the centre of the earth.
2.The axis of the earth is inclined to the plane of the elliptic orbit at an angle of 66 1/2 degrees.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
41.Consider the following statements with regards to the Marginal Cost of Fund based Lending Rate:
1.RBI fix the Marginal Cost of Fund based Lending Rate for banks
2.MCLR rate varies from bank to bank.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
(a)1 Only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
42.It is a common practise to add gypsum in the soil surface as it directly helps in:
1.Enhancing the natural nitrogen fixation capacity of the soil.
2.Reduction of soil alkalinity.
3.Improving the water infiltration into the ground layers.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
43.Consider the following statements regarding Diastrophism
1. Epeirogenic movements refers to mountain building through severe folding and affecting long and narrow belts of the earth’s crust
2.Upheavals or depressions of land exhibiting long wavelengths and little folding are known as orogenic movements
Which of the above given statements are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
44.With reference to the badlands, consider the following statements:
1.They have an irregular topography consisting of steep slopes and incised meanders.
2.It is found in arid and semi arid climatic conditions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
45. Consider the statements regarding the Mass movement:
1.Weathering is an essential prerequisite for the mass movement
2.Movement of weathered materials along a downslope happens due to gravitational force.
Which of the above statements is/are not true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
46.Which of the following countries mentioned below borders the Lake Victoria?
(a)Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda
(b)Zambia, South Africa and Tanzania
(c)Tanzania, Sudan and Kenya
(d)Congo, Mali and Chad
47.Consider the following statements regarding Tsunamis:
1. Tsunamis are created due to the abrupt movement of sea floor due to an earthquake or volcanic eruption
2. A ship in the deep ocean will experience a more powerful Tsunami than a ship near the shore
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
48. Consider the following statements with regards to State of the World Population report 2019:
1.India’s life expectancy at birth is higher than the world’s life expectancy.
2.Per year population growth rate of China between 2010 and 2019 is less than half of that in India.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
49. Although located around the temperate regions, Iceland and southern Greenland remain mostly free of sea ice year round. This can be most appropriately attributed to:
(a) Continuous influx of warm water through ocean currents into the North Atlantic ocean region.
(b) Regular discharge into the North Atlantic Ocean by the mainland fresh water bodies.
(c) Formation of frontal cyclones around the oceans that warms up the ocean surface.
(d) Strong winds blowing from the mainland onto the ice shelves blows the sea ice away.
50. Which of the following is not a necessary factor for the formation of tropical cyclones?
(a) Large and continuous supply of warm and moist air that can release enormous latent heat.
(b) Strong Coriolis force that can prevent filling of low pressure at the centre
(c) Unstable condition through the troposphere that creates local disturbances around which a cyclone develops
(d) Presence of strong vertical wind wedge, which disturbs the vertical transport of latent heat.
51. The temperature at which water vapours condense, is the
(a) Relative humidity
(b) Latent heat of fusion
(c) Dew point
(d) Evaporation point
52.Consider the following statements with regards to EMISAT:
1. EMISAT can measure the electromagnetic spectrum and read the location of radar emitters from land and oceanic bases.
2.It has been developed under DRDO’s Project Kautilya which aims to boost India’s space surveillance capacity.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
53. Which of the following is/are the characteristics of tropical cyclones?
1.Large pressure gradients
2.Warm, high pressure centre
3.Cloudless core
Select the correct answer from the following options
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
54.Consider the following statements:
1.Eluviation is the upward transportation of soil components like minerals and organic matter in a soil profile.
2.Illuviation is the process of deposition of soil components from one layer to another in a soil profile.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
55.The term ‘Arribada’ recently seen in the news in the context of which among the following
(a)Adaptation mechanism used by organism in saltwater ecosystem.
(b)Migration pattern of flamingos from Europe to north west part of India.
(c)It is a type of shifting cultivation practiced by Bodos tribe in South India.
(d)It is a mass nesting behaviour of marine turtles.
56.Consider the following regarding ‘droughts’:
1.Drought is a complex phenomenon as it involves both meteorological elements as well as human elements
2.Ecological drought occurs when the productivity of a natural ecosystem fails due to shortage of water and as a consequence of ecological distress, damages are induced in the ecosystem
3.Hydrological drought is a situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked with mal- distribution of the same over time and space.
Select the correct statements using the code given below
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and 3
57.Bold Kurukshetra is a joint military exercise between India and;
(a)Bangladesh
(b)Mongolia
(c)Singapore
(d)Afghanistan
58.Consider the following statements regarding the erosional process or gradation process:
1.Wind is the most prominent and most widespread agent of gradation on earth.
2.Most effective wind erosion can be observed in the desert regions.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
59.Which of the following NBFCs is/are excluded from the ambit of the Ombudsman Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies?
1.Non-Banking Financial Company-Infrastructure Finance Company.
2.Core Investment Company.
3.Infrastructure Debt Fund-Non- Banking Financial Company.
4.NBFCs under liquidation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)1, 2 and 3 only
(c)1, 3 and 4 only
(d)All of the above
60.Which of the following is/are depositional landforms?
1.Natural levees
2.Deltas
3.Peneplain
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2, and 3
61. Which of the following periodicals is/are started by Dr B.R. Ambedkar?
1.Mooknayak
2.Bahishkrit Bharat
3.Samta
4.Janata
5.Prabuddha Bharat
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) All the above
62.Identify the correct statement:
1.Spring tides occur during the new and full moon days.
2.The height of tides during spring tides are higher than that during the neap tides.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
63.The term adiabatic change of temperature stands for
(a)Fall of temperature after precipitation
(b)Heating and cooling of an ascending or descending air through compression of expansion.
(c)Heating of ascending air
(d)Cooling of descending air
64.Consider the following statements:
1.Fold mountains are considered to be the loftiest of all mountains
2.Fold mountains are generally very old mountains
3.Fold mountains extend for great lengths compared to fault mountains
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)2 only
(d)1 and 2 only
65.With reference to the Sargasso Sea, consider the following statements:
1.Sargasso Sea is located in the North Atlantic Ocean and it has no adjacent land boundaries.
2.It is marked by low salinity and low plankton growth.
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
66.Which of the following statements regarding block mountains is/are not correct?
(a)Block mountains are created when large areas or blocks of earth are broken and displaced horizontally.
(b)Block mountains are also called fault block mountains since they are formed due to faulting as a result of tensile and compressive forces.
(c)Block mountains are surrounded by faults on either side of the rift valleys
(d)Block mountains may originate when the middle block moves downward and becomes a rift valley while the surrounding blocks stand higher.
67.When the sun is shining vertically over the Tropic of Cancer:
(a)Days and nights are equal throughout the earth.
(b)Nights are equal to 24 hours over the Antarctic region.
(c)Days and nights are of 12 hour duration over Arctic region
(d)Nights are longer than days in the Northern Hemisphere.
68.Strait of Hormuz divide which of the two following water bodies?
(a)Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
(b)Sea of Azov and Black Sea
(c)Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
(d)Black Sea and Marmara Sea
69.Consider the following statements:
1.Upper air convergence of air helps in the formation of air masses.
2.The divergence of air flow causes air to stay over the region for a longer period of time.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
70.With respect to plateaus, consider the following statements
1.Plateaus are flat-topped tablelands which occur in every continent
2.Plateaus are very useful because they are rich in mineral deposits and are suitable for agriculture generally
Select the correct statements
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
71.Consider the following statements regarding check dams:
1.It helps to retain water upstream and recharges the groundwater table as well.
2.Check dam construction reduces the formation of gullies.
3.It increases the surface runoff of water.
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
72.Consider the following statements with regards to heat waves in India:
1.Heat wave is considered if maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C or more in any region.
2.Heat waves rarely occur in South India.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
73. Some lakes do not have a natural outflow and lose water solely by evaporation or underground seepage or both. These lakes are known as
(a) Glacial lake
(b) Endorheic lake
(c) Oxbow lake
(d) Temporary lakes
74.A temperature inversion is most likely to occur under which of the following conditions?
(a)Mountaintop in the late evening
(b)Windy but cloudy night
(c)Calm, cloudy and humid night
(d)Calm, clear and cool winter night
75.Consider the following statements regarding the indelible ink which is used in elections to prevent multiple voting:
1.It was first used in India in1962.
2.Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited is the only company in India authorised to produce indelible ink.
3.India exports indelible ink to more than 20 countries including Pakistan.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 and 2
(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 3
(d)1, 2 and 3
76.Consider the following statements regarding evaporation:
1.Evaporation is directly proportional to temperature
2.Evaporation is more over land than ocean
3.Evaporation is higher over warm surface than on cold surface.
4.Evaporation reduces the amount of heat available in the atmosphere thereby reducing the temperature.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1, 2 and 3
(b)2, 3 and 4
(c)1, 3 and 4
(d)All the above
77.Consider the following statements
1.Both erosion and deposition can cause formation of lakes
2.No lake is permanent over geological time as they will eventually be eliminated by the double process of draining and silting up
Choose the correct statements
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
78. Mid oceanic ridges normally rise above from the deep oceanic floor level because:
1.Subduction take place due to convergence between plate boundaries.
2.Convection currents enable mantle upwelling in such regions.
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
79.Consider the following statements regarding Nirbhay Missile:
1.It is an indigenously developed supersonic cruise missile.
2.The missile can be launched from multiple platforms and is capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads.
3.It has an operational range of 1000 km.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
80.Consider the following statements regarding igneous rocks:
1.Molten matter which cools down slowly at greater depths of the Earth’s crust are known as volcanic rocks.
2.The main component of volcanic rocks are basalt.
3.Granite is a typical example of plutonic rock.
Choose the statements which are correct:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
81. Which of the following is not considered to be a characteristic feature of the youthful stage of an ideal normal cycle of erosion?
(a)Natural levees
(b)Potholes
(c)Gorges
(d)River capture
82. Which of the following statements is not a correct comparison of acidic rocks with basic rocks
(a)Acidic rocks have high proportion of silica whereas basic rocks are poor in silica
(b)Due to the high silica content, acidic rocks cools slower whereas basic rocks undergo rapid cooling
(c)Acidic rocks form high volcanic mountains whereas basic rocks often result in plateau formation
(d)Acid rocks are resistant to weathering but basic rocks undergo weathering easily
83. Consider the following statements about the Mediterranean climate:
1.It is located between about 30° and 45° latitude north and south of the Equator and on the western sides of the continents.
2.It is characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
3.Western coast of Australia is the only place where this climate can be seen outside the mediterranean region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)1and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
84.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched:
| Igneousor Sedimentary rock | Metamorphosed rock |
| 1. Clay | Schist |
| 2. Sandstone | Quartzite |
| 3. Coal | Graphite |
| 4. Limestone | Marble |
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 and 4 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1,3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
85. Consider the statements regarding the Geostrophic Winds:
1.Due to the low frictional force and high speed of the wind, Coriolis force deflects it by an angle of 90°
2.Geostrophic wind results from an exact balance between the Coriolis force and pressure gradient force.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
86. Consider the statements regarding Battle of KanglaTongbi:
1.It was fought between the Marathas and the British during the First Independence War
2.During the war, the Mahar caste supported the British against the Marathas.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
87. Consider the following statements
1.Composite volcanoes have steep sides, and are made up of alternate layers of ash and lava and the lava is sticky
2.Shield volcanoes have a wide base gently sloping sides and the lava is runny
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
88.Consider the statements regarding Jallianwala Bagh massacre:
1.Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood in protest against Jallianwala Bagh incident.
2.Mahatma Gandhi, as a sign of condemnation, renounced Kaiser-i-Hind medal.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
89.Consider the following statements regarding antecedent river:
1.A river system can continue to cut down its valley at approximately the same rate as uplift and so maintains its general pattern and direction.
2.In case of an antecedent drainage system, the river is said to have originated before a period of uplift and folding of land as a result of Earth’s movement.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
90.Which of the following is/are generally regarded as the ideal conditions for the growth of phytoplankton in the ocean surface?
1.Availability of sunlight and nutrients.
2.Presence of warm water on the surface of the ocean and cold water in the deep ocean.
3.Increasing abnormal warming of the ocean surface water.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 only
(d)3 only
91.With reference to Investor Education and Protection Fund, consider the following statements:
1.It is a fund set up under the Ministry of Finance.
2.IEPF Authority is a statutory body set up under the Companies Act 2013 to administer the fund.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
92.Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Cyclones in the Indian ocean region:
1.The eastern coast of India is affected by tropical cyclones more than the western coast
2.Tropical cyclones in the region originates only in the Bay of Bengal and not in Arabian Sea.
3.There is a general absence of the Coriolis force in the Arabian sea.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a)1 and 2
(b)1 only
(c)1 and 3
(d)1, 2 and 3
93.Which of the following countries is/are completely landlocked in nature?
1.Uzbekistan
2.Armenia
3.Afghanistan
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
94.Consider the following statements with regards to Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB)
1.It is part of Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2.DTAB is highest statutory decision-making body on technical matters related to drugs in the country.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
95.When the lava makes its way through cracks and fissures developed in the land, it solidifies almost perpendicular to the ground. It gets cooled in the same position to develop a wall like structure. Such structures are known as
(a)Dykes
(b)Sills
(c)Phacolith
(d)Lapolith
96.Identify the wrong statement:
(a) Abyssal plains constitute the major area of the oceanic surface.
(b) Humboldt Ocean current is a major factor that contributes in the dryness of Atacama desert.
(c) Cold ocean water is denser and tends to sink from the surface.
(d) The most extensive continental shelves are located in the Pacific Ocean.
97.Consider the following statements regarding ‘Earth Day’
1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO.
2. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year.
3. It is a movement to raise the awareness about the climate change and the need to save the planet.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
98. Which of the following are factors that influence soil formation?
1.Topography
2.Biological activity
3.Drainage pattern
4.Time
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1,2,3 and 4
(b)1 and 4 only
(c)1,2 and 4 only
(d)2,3 and 4 only
99.Consider the following pairs:
| Sea | Bordering Countries |
| Adriatic Sea | Croatia |
| Black Sea | Greece |
| Tyrrhenian Sea | Italy |
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
100. Lumbering is a common occupation in the Laurentian climate region because of:
1.Presence of pure stand of trees.
2.Extremely high density of trees.
3.Availability of modern means of transportation.
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
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