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With reference to weathering, consider the following statements :
1. Weathering involves large-scale transport of weathered materials.
2. Weathering is a static process.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Weathering is a static process because the breakdown of rocks occurs at the place of rocks (in-situ). There is no large scale transport of weathered materials except mass movement down the slope under the force of gravity.
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Which of these pairs about rivers and their tributaries are correctly matched ?
1. Purna : Narmada
2. Tungabhadra : Godavari
3. Betwa : Yamuna
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The products from forests are classified as major and minor. Which of the following is/are MAJOR forest produce?
1. Wood
2. Bamboo
3. Tendu Leaves
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Many places in India are famous for particular minerals. Which of these pairs are correctly matched ?
1. Zawar : Uranium
2. Khetri : Copper
3. Balaghat : Manganese
4. Jaduguda : Zinc
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With reference to layers of ionsphere, consider the following statements :
1. During day time, D layer’s density is less compared to E and F layer.
2. High-frequency radiowaves are reflected from the D layer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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1. Fresh snow
2. Ocean ice
3. Rivers on high mountains.
The correct order of their Albedo is :

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Which of the following are characteristic feature of Eastern Ghats?
1. structural unity of hills
2. physiographic continuity of hills
3. steep sided, flat topped topography
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The world grasslands are useful for many economic activities like :
1. pastoral farming
2. wheat cultivation
3. safari tourism
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Consider the following statements about forests soils :
1. they are rich in humus
2. they are deficient in phosphorous and potash
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Peninsular rivers rarely form meanders. Which of the following could be a reason for it ?
1. hard rock surface of peninsular regions.
2. non-alluvial character of plateau
3. high erosional capacity of rivers
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