3634.Choose the false statement among the following statements:
World Conference on Disaster Management in May 1994 was subsequently called the Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action for a Safer World.
The issue of Natural Disaster was raised at the U.N. General Assembly in 1992 and was finally formalised at the world conference on Disaster management in 1994.
The Tropical cyclone of 1971 in India is the deadliest one till date.
Unscientific land use and construction activities in fragile areas are some of the disasters that are the results of indirect human actions.
3635.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
List I (Minerals)
A. Coal
B. Gold
C. Mica
D. Manganese
List II (Typical areas of occurrence)
1. Bhandara
2. Karanpura
3. Hutti
4. Nellore
List I (Minerals)
A. Coal
B. Gold
C. Mica
D. Manganese
List II (Typical areas of occurrence)
1. Bhandara
2. Karanpura
3. Hutti
4. Nellore
A-1; B-3; C-2; D-4
A-2; B-3; C-4; D-1
A-3; B-4; C-2; D-1
A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3
3636.Which one of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa?
NH4
NH5
NH6
NH7
3637.Which of these is/are flood prevention and mitigation strategy?
1. Construction of flood protection embankments
2. Depopulating the flood plains
3. Afforestation
4. Decongesting river channels
Select the correct option using the codes given below
1. Construction of flood protection embankments
2. Depopulating the flood plains
3. Afforestation
4. Decongesting river channels
Select the correct option using the codes given below
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
3638.Match List-I (Mangrove) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
A. Achra Ratnagiri 1. Karnataka
B. Coondapur 2. Kerala
C. Pichavaram 3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Vembanad 4. Maharashtra
5. Tamil Nadu
A. Achra Ratnagiri 1. Karnataka
B. Coondapur 2. Kerala
C. Pichavaram 3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Vembanad 4. Maharashtra
5. Tamil Nadu
A-2; B-1; C-5; D-4
A-4; B-5; C-3; D-2
A-2; B-5; C-3; D-4
A-4; B-1;C-5; D-2
3639.Consider the following statements :
1. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research uses fast reactor technology
2. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration is engaged in heavy water production
3. Indian Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the manufacture of Zircon for Indias Nuclear Programme beside other rare earth products.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research uses fast reactor technology
2. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration is engaged in heavy water production
3. Indian Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the manufacture of Zircon for Indias Nuclear Programme beside other rare earth products.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1,2 and 3
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
3640.Which one of the following statements is not correct?
The Western Ghats are relatively lower in their northern region.
The Anai Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
Tapi river lies to the South of Satpura
The Narmada and the Tapti river valleys are said to be old rift valleys.
3641.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.
List-I (Atomic Power Plants /Heavy Water Plants) List-II (State)
A. Thai 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Manuguru 2. Gujarat
C. Kakrapar 3. Maharashtra
D. Kaiga 4. Rajasthan
5. Karnataka
List-I (Atomic Power Plants /Heavy Water Plants) List-II (State)
A. Thai 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Manuguru 2. Gujarat
C. Kakrapar 3. Maharashtra
D. Kaiga 4. Rajasthan
5. Karnataka
A-2; B-1;C-4; D-5
A-3; B-5;C-2; D-1
A-2; B-5;C-4; D-1
A-3; B-1;C-2; D-5
3642.Consider the following:
1. Mahadeo Hills
2. Sahyadri Parvat
3. Satpura Range
What is the correct sequence of the above from the north to the south?
1. Mahadeo Hills
2. Sahyadri Parvat
3. Satpura Range
What is the correct sequence of the above from the north to the south?
1,2,3
2,1,3
1,3,2
2,3,1
3643.With reference to India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
About one-third of the area of the country records more than 750 millimetres of annual rainfall
The dominant source of irrigation in the country is wells
Alluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in northern plains of the country
The mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country
3644.Which of the following states border Uttar Pradesh?
1. Punjab
2. Rajasthan
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Jharkhand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. Punjab
2. Rajasthan
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Jharkhand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1,2,3 and 4
2,3 and 4
1 and 4
1 and 3
3645.With reference to the Classification of Natural Disasters, Consider the following statements:
1. Broadly, natural disasters can be classified under four categories: Atmospheric, Terrestrial, Aquatic and Biological.
2. Bird flu, dengue are example of Aquatic Disaster.
3. India has experienced all the four kind of natural disaster.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
1. Broadly, natural disasters can be classified under four categories: Atmospheric, Terrestrial, Aquatic and Biological.
2. Bird flu, dengue are example of Aquatic Disaster.
3. India has experienced all the four kind of natural disaster.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
1 only
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3
1 and 3 only
Explanation:
Bird flu and dengue are example of Biological Disasters. Flood, Tidal waves, Storm Surge and Tsunami are example of Aquatic Disaster.
Bird flu and dengue are example of Biological Disasters. Flood, Tidal waves, Storm Surge and Tsunami are example of Aquatic Disaster.
3646.Tropical Cyclones are intense low pressure areas confined to the area lying between
30 degree north and 30 degree south.
50 degree north and 50 degree south.
50 degree north and 30 degree south.
5 degree north and 5 degree south.
3647.Match List I (National Park/Sanctuary) with List II (State) and select the correct answer
A. Kanger Ghati National 1. Chhattisgarh Park
B. Nagerhole National 2. Haryana Park
C. Kugti Wildlife sanctuary 3. Himachal Pradesh
D. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary 4. Karnataka
A. Kanger Ghati National 1. Chhattisgarh Park
B. Nagerhole National 2. Haryana Park
C. Kugti Wildlife sanctuary 3. Himachal Pradesh
D. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary 4. Karnataka
A-3; B-2;C-1; D-4
A-1;B-4; C-3; D-2
A-3; B-4;C-1; D-2
A-1; B-2;C-3; D-4
3648.Consider the following statements:
1. The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of its geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around 40%.
2. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one third of the area of India under tree forest cover.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of its geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around 40%.
2. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one third of the area of India under tree forest cover.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
3649.What is the correct sequence of the rivers-Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lengths?
Godavari-Mahanadi-Narmada-Tapi
Godavari-Narmada-Mahanadi-Tapi
Narmada-Godavari-Tapi-Mahanadi
Narmada-Tapi-Godavari-Mahanadi
3650.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer :
| List I (Climatic conditions) | List II (Reasons) |
|---|---|
| A. Madras is warmer than Calcutta | 1. North-East Monsoon |
| B. Snowfall in Himalayas | 2. Altitude |
| C. Rainfall decreases from West Bengal to Punjab | 3. Western depressions |
| D. Sutlej-Ganga Plain gets some rain in winter | 4. Distance from sea List II (Reasons) |
| 5. Latitude |
A-1; B-2; C-4; D-5
A-4; B-5; C-1; D-3
A-5; B-2; C-4; D-3
A-5; B-1; C-3; D-4
3651.The Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC). established at Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Sciences is located in
Chennai
Goa
Kochi
Hyderabad
3652.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
3653.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Deccan Traps | 1.Late cenozoic |
| B. Western Ghats | 2. Pre-cambrian |
| C. Aravalli | 3. Cretaceous Eocene |
| D. Narmada-Tapi alluvial deposits | 4.Cambrian |
| 5. Pleistocene |
A-3; B-5; C-1; D-4
A-3; B-1; C-2; D-5
A-2; 6-1; C-3; D-4
A-l; B-4; C-2; D-5
3654.Consider the following statements:
1. Natural Hazards are elements of circumstances in the Natural environment that have the potential to cause harm to people or property or both.
2. Natural disasters are relatively sudden and cause large scale, widespread death, loss of property and disturbance to social systems and life over which people have a little or no control.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Natural Hazards are elements of circumstances in the Natural environment that have the potential to cause harm to people or property or both.
2. Natural disasters are relatively sudden and cause large scale, widespread death, loss of property and disturbance to social systems and life over which people have a little or no control.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
none
3655.Match List 1 with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I (Mineral)
A. Graphite
B. Lead
C. Salt
D. Silver
List II (Mining area.
1. Bellary
2. Didwana
3. Rampa
4. Zawar
List I (Mineral)
A. Graphite
B. Lead
C. Salt
D. Silver
List II (Mining area.
1. Bellary
2. Didwana
3. Rampa
4. Zawar
A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2
A-1; B-4; C-2; D-3
A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
A-2; B-3; C-1; D-4
3656.Which one among these is not an essential condition for emergence of Tropical Cyclone?
Peninsular landmass
Strong coriolis force that can prevent filling of low pressure at the centre.
Large and continuous supply of warm and moist air that can release enormous latent heat.
Absence of strong vertical wind wedge, which disturbs the vertical transport of latent heat.
3657.Rashtriya Barh Ayog (National Flood Commission) identified ______ million hectares of land as flood-prone in India.
40
80
100
120
3658.With reference to flood consider the following statements:
1. National Programme of Flood Management was launched in 1954.
2. Disturbances along the natural drainage channels and colonisation of flood-plains and river-beds are some of the human activities that play an important role in increasing the intensity, magnitude and gravity of floods.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. National Programme of Flood Management was launched in 1954.
2. Disturbances along the natural drainage channels and colonisation of flood-plains and river-beds are some of the human activities that play an important role in increasing the intensity, magnitude and gravity of floods.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
3659.Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the north and going towards the south? Incorrect!
Nallamalai Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Javadi Hills-Anaimalai Hills
Anaimalai Hills-Javadi Hills-Nilgiri Hills N allamalai Hills
Nallamalai Hills- Javadi Hills-Nilgiri Hills -Anaimalai Hills
Anaimalai Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Javadi Hills Nallamalai Hills
3660.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
(Geographic feature to Country)
(Geographic feature to Country)
| A. Great Victoria Desert | 1. Australia |
| B. Grand Canyon | 2. Canada |
| C. lake Winnipeg | 3. New Zealand |
| D. Southern Alps | 4. USA |
A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 3
A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
3661.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 2
3662.Consider the following pairs:
Organization to Location of Headquarters
1. Asian Development bank : Tokyo
2. Asia-pacific Economic Corporation : Singapore
3. Association of South East Asian nations : Bangkok
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Organization to Location of Headquarters
1. Asian Development bank : Tokyo
2. Asia-pacific Economic Corporation : Singapore
3. Association of South East Asian nations : Bangkok
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
1 and 2 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
3663.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
3664.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
3665.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
3666.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(Irrigation Project to State)
1) Damanganga : Gujurat
2) Gima : Maharashtra
3) Pamba : Kerala
(Irrigation Project to State)
1) Damanganga : Gujurat
2) Gima : Maharashtra
3) Pamba : Kerala
1) and 2) only
2) and 3) only
1) and 3) only
1), 2) and 3)
3667.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
3668.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
3669.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)
3670.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
3671.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List-I (Aluminium Company)
A. BALCO
B. HINDALCO
C. Indian Aluminium Company
D. NALCO
List II (Location)
1. Hirakud
2. Korba
3. Koraput
4. Renukoot
List-I (Aluminium Company)
A. BALCO
B. HINDALCO
C. Indian Aluminium Company
D. NALCO
List II (Location)
1. Hirakud
2. Korba
3. Koraput
4. Renukoot
A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3
A-3; B-4;C-1; D-2
A-2; B-1;C-4; D-3
3672.Consider the following pairs:
(Tributary River to Main River)
1. Chambal Narmada
2. Sone Yamuna
3. Manas Brahmaputra
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(Tributary River to Main River)
1. Chambal Narmada
2. Sone Yamuna
3. Manas Brahmaputra
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
3673.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.
3674.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)
3675.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
3676.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
3677.Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate.
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm.
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres.
4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°c.
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
1. Hot and humid climate.
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm.
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres.
4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°c.
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
Mustard
Cotton
Pepper
Virginia tobacco
3678.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
3679.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
3680.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
3681.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
3682.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
3683.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 Incorrect!
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