Q.1:- Which one of the following is a plausible theory presented by Earth scientists to explain the formation of continents and oceans and the various landforms?
- Theory of Relativity
- Theory of Motion
- Theory of Plate Tectonics
- Theory of Evolution
Q.2:- Where is Aghil Pass located?
- China
- India
- Tibet
- POK-Territory
Q.3:- Which of the following rivers flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat?
- Sabarmati
- Godavari
- Mahi
- Tapti
Q.4:- The Lonar Lake of Buldhana in Maharashtra is an example of
- Tectonic lake
- Fluvial lake
- Aeolian lake
- Crater lake
Q.5:- Which of the following types of soils have a marked capacity to retain water?
- Desert soil
- Laterite soil
- Red soil
- Regur soil
Q.6:- The average annual temperature of a metrological station is 260 C, its average annual rainfall in 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 90 C. The station in question is
- Allahabad
- Chennai
- Cherapunji
- Kolkata
Q.7:- In which month are the kharif crops sown?
- April
- June
- September
- November
Q.8:- Which of the following is not a plantation crop?
- Coffee
- Rubber
- Sugarcane
- Tea
Q.9:- The barriers that can prevent small farmer in many nations from participating in the green revolution include
- Money for investment
- Education
- Small size of farms
- All of the above
Q.10:- In the realm of coal production in the world, India ranks
- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
Q.11:- The Himalayan region is poor mineral resources because
- It is made of crystalline rocks
- The displacement of rock and made it complex
- The climate conditions are not suitable for exploitation of minerals
- The terrain makes exploitation of minerals difficult and very costly due to transport difficulties
Q.12:- Which of the following National Highways of India is the longest?
- NH 1
- NH 2
- NH 3
- NH 4
Q.13:- The peninsular India, the largest physical division of India, covers an area approximately of
- 6 lakh sq.km
- 10 lakh sq.km
- 12 lakh sq.km
- 16 lakh sq.km
Q.14:- Khunjerab Pass is located in which of the following places?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- POK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir)
- Afghanistan
- Tazakistan
Q.15:- Recently linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?
- Cauvery and Tungabhadra
- Godavari and Krishna
- Mahanadi and Sone
- Narmada and Tapti
Q.16:- What is the major cause of ‘October Heat’?
- Low pressure systems over the Indo-Gangetic
- Hot and dry weather
- High temperature associated with high humidity
- Very low velocity winds
Q.17:- The western disturbances which cause rain in north west India originate in
- Black Sea
- Caspian Sea
- Ural Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
Q.18:- Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- Bhittara Kanika : Olive Ridley turtles
- Dalma Hill : Wild elephants
- Kaziranga : Wild elephants
- Dachigam : Asiatic lions
Q.19:- Which of the following states is not one of top ten largest sugarcane states in India?
- West Bengal
- Uttar Pradesh
- Haryana
- Tamil Nadu
Q.20:- The eastern most longitude of India is
- 970 250 E
- 680 72E
- 770 62E
- 820 322 E
