1. Why are the inner planets rocky while the outer planets are mostly in gaseous form?

1. The inner planets were formed in the close vicinity of the parent star.

2. The solar wind was most intense near the sun.

3. The inner planets are smaller and have low gravity.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. 1 only

2. 1 and 2 only

3. 3 only

4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer : 4

2. What is planetesimals?

1. Smaller bodies that existed at an early stage of the Planet formation

2. Study of planets internal structure

3. Localised lumps of gas within a nebula

4. Type of galaxies which contain a large number of planets

Correct Answer : 1

3. Consider the following statements about body waves.

1. They are called P and S-waves.

2. They travel through gaseous, liquid and solid materials.

3. They help us to understand the structure of the interior of the earth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct. 5/13

1. 1 only

2. 2 and 3 only

3. 1 and 3 only

4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer : 3

4. Consider the following statements about Shadow Zone.

1. They are the specific areas where the seismic waves are not reported.
2. For each earthquake, there exists an altogether different shadow zone.

3. A zone between 105° and 145° from epicentre is identified as the shadow zone for P

and S waves.

4. The shadow zone of S-wave is much larger than that of the P-waves.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct. 7/13

1. 1 and 2 only

2. 1, 2 and 3 only

3. 1, 3 and 4 only

4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer : 3

5. Arrange the following ocean relief features in the correct sequence of occurrence from land to
ocean basin.

1. Continental Shelf-Continental Rise-Continental Slope-Abyssal Plain

2. Abyssal Plain-Continental Shelf-Continental Rise-Continental Slope

3. Continental Shelf-Abyssal Plain-Continental Slope-Continental Rise

4. Continental Shelf-Continental Slope-Continental Rise-Abyssal Plain

Correct Answer : 4

6. Consider the following statements with regard to earth’s crust:

1. The oceanic crust is younger than the continental crust.

2. The oceanic crust is thinner than the continental crust.

3. The oceanic crust is lighter than continental crust.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only

2. 2 and 3 only

3. 1 and 3 only

4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer : 1

7. Consider the following statements about Ring of fire:

1. Ring of fire coincides with the volcanic zone as well as the earthquake zones of the world.

2. Ring of fire is parallel to the mid oceanic ridge where divergent boundaries exist.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct.

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1, nor 2

Correct Answer : 1

8. Consider the following statements about Igneous Rocks.

1. They are also known as primary rocks

2. They are formed when magma cools and solidifies

3. Granite and basalt are some of the examples of igneous rocks.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. 1 and 2 only

2. 2 and 3 only

3. 3 only

4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer : 4

9. Consider the following statements about endogenic and exogenic forces:

1. Diastrophism and volcanism are endogenic geomorphic processes.

2. Weathering, mass wasting, erosion and deposition are exogenic geomorphic processes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1, nor 2

Correct Answer : 3

10. Which of the following processes are associated with denudation?

1. Weathering

2. Erosion

3. Mass movement

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. 1 only

2. 1 and 2 only

3. 2 and 3 only

4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer : 4

11. Consider the following statements about Mass movements.

1. Weathering is not a prerequisite for mass movement though it aids mass movements.

2. Mass movements are aided by gravity and no geomorphic agent participates in the process of

mass movements.

3. Mass movements are very active over weathered slopes rather than over unweathered materials.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. 1 only

2. 2 and 3 only

3. 1 and 3 only

4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer : 4

12. Landslides occur very frequently in the Himalayas. Which of the following is/are the possible
reasons behind this occurrence?

1. Himalayas are tectonically active.

2. Himalayas are mostly made up of sedimentary rocks and unconsolidated deposits.

3. The slopes are very steep in himalayas.

4. Mechanical weathering due to temperature changes and ranges is pronounced.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. 1 and 2 only

2. 3 and 4 only

3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer : 3

13. The Ganga Plain can be best described as a:

1. Geosyncline Plain

2. Karst Plain

3. Peneplain

4. Pediplain

Correct Answer : 1

14. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu & Kashmir is situated on the bank of Indus river.

2. Jhelum in the valley of Kashmir is still in its youthful stage yet it forms meanders.

3. Zojila pass and Banihal pass are located in northeastern Himalayas.

4. The approximate length of the Great Himalayas is known as the anti-axial range.

Correct Answer : 2

15. Which one of the following statements best describes Karewas?

1. They are the thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials embedded with moraines.

2. They are the alluvial plains formed by sediments brought about by rivers.

3. They are the rich black soil regions which are famous for cotton cultivation.

4. They are the camel riders of north west Rajasthan who usually move from one place to another.

Correct Answer : 1

16. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu & Kashmir is situated on the bank of Indus river.

2. Jhelum in the valley of Kashmir is still in its youthful stage yet it forms meanders.

3. Zojila pass and Banihal pass are located in northeastern Himalayas.

4. The approximate length of the Great Himalayas is known as the anti-axial range.

Correct Answer : 2

17. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Bhotia tribe?
1. They mostly inhabit the Great Himalayas range.

2. They are nomadic groups who migrate to Bugyals (the summer grasslands in the higher reaches)

and return to the valley in winter.

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : 3

18. Consider the following statements:

1. The Western coastal plains is broader than Eastern coastal plain and is an example of an emergent

coast.

2. The Eastern coastal plain is an example of submerged coastal plains.

Which of the statements given above are correct with reference to the Coastal plains:

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : 4

19. Consider the following statements with reference to the Northern Plains:

1. The Northern plains are formed by the alluvial deposits brought by the rivers of Ganga,

Brahmaputra and Indus.

2. From north to south they can be divided into three major zones - alluvial, bhabar and terai.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer : 1

20. Consider the following statements regarding Alluvial plains:

1. The south of terai belt consists of old and new alluvial deposits known as bhangar and khadar

respectively.

2. These plains have characteristic features of the mature stage of fluvial erosional and depositional

landforms.

3. Most of these areas are subjected to periodic floods and shifting river courses forming braided

streams.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only

2. 2 and 3 only

3. 1, 2 and 3

4. 1 only

Correct Answer : 3

21. Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Loktak lake?

1. It is located in the state of Mizoram.

2. Keibul Lamjao, the only floating national park in the world, is located on this lake.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : 2

22. Consider the following statements with reference to the Peninsular plateau:

1. The general elevation of plateau is from the east to the west.

2. The peninsula is formed by a great complex of very ancient gneisses and granites, which

constitutes a major part of it.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : 2

23. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding Western Ghats?

1. They are locally known by different names such as Sahyadri , Nilgiri hills, Anaimalai hills and

Cardamom hills.

2. They are comparatively lower in elevation and more discontinuous than Eastern Ghats.

3. Its height increases from north to south.

4. The Eastern Ghats and Western ghats meet each other at Nilgiri hills.

Correct Answer : 2

24. Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to Andaman and Nicobar
Islands?

1. Jarawas and Onges are the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups of Andaman & Nicobar.

2. Andaman island is separated from the Nicobar island by 11° channel.

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. 1 only

2. 2 only

3. Both 1 and 2

4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : 1

25. Arrange the following hill ranges from north to

south:

1. Mishmi Hills

2. Dafla Hills

3. Jaintia Hills

4. Lushai Hills
Select the correct answer using the codes

given below:

(A) 1 2 4 3

(B) 2 14 3

(C) 2 4 1 3

(D) 1 2 3 4

Ans. D

26. Consider the following statements: Assertion

(A): The Himalayas continue to increase in

height.

Reason (R): The Indian plate continues to

move northwards into Asia.

In the context of the above, which of the

following statements is correct?

(A) A is correct, and R is an appropriate

explanation of A.

(B) A is correct, but R is not an appropriate

explanation of A.

(C) A is correct, but R is incorrect.

(D) Both A and R are incorrect.

Ans. A

27. On the north, north-west and north-eastern

sides, India is largely bounded by

(A) Block mountains

(B) Fold mountains

(C) Volcanic mountains

(D) Plateau dome mountains

Ans. B
28. Which one of the following crops is not cultivated in Karewas, the lacustrine deposits

of sand, clay, loam, silt and boulders?

A. Saffron

B. Almond

C. Walnut

D. Ling nut

Ans. D

29. Consider the following statements regarding the temperature of the Earth’s surface :

1. The temperature of a surface is determined by net radiation

2. Net radiation produces a radiant energy flow that can heat or cool a surface

3. Net radiation balance is usually positive during the daytime and negative during night time

4. Soil surface loses energy as temperature increases during the daytime

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 3 and 4 only

C. 1, 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans. C

30. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the

Lists:

List I (Ocean Current) List II (Location)

A. Kuroshio Current 1. Antarctic Ocean

B. Agulhas Current 2. Pacific Ocean

C. East Wind Drift 3. Atlantic Ocean

D. Antilles Current 4. Indian Ocean

A B C D

3 4 1 2

3 1 4 2

2 1 4 3
 2 4 1 3

Ans. (d)

31. Which one of the following statement with reference to hailstones is NOT correct ?

A. Their formation usually occurs during the monsoon season

B. They are associated with dense cumulonimbus clouds

C. Rain that forms in the warmer, upper layer solidifies into tiny ice pellets or hailstones in the

lower, subfreezing layer

D. Hailstones have multiple, concentric layers of ice

Ans. A

32. Which one of the following statements with reference to the Nebular Hypothesis for

the origin of Solar System is correct ?

A. The initiation of the nebular hypothesis can be considered as a diffuse, roughly spherical,

slowly rotating expanding nebula

B. As a result of rotation and expansion, a disk is formed with matter concentrated in the

centre

C. Expansion continues with the formation of the proto-Sun and the rings of material are left

behind

D. The material in the rings get condensed and form the planets that revolve in orbits around

the Sun

Ans. D

33. Consider the following characteristics of a type of wind :

1. They occur at upper levels in the atmosphere

2. They are subjected to two forces, a pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force

3. When the forces balance, air moves at right angles to the pressure gradient, parallel to the

isobars

Identify the type of wind on the basis of the given characteristics :

A. Jet Stream

B. Geostrophic Wind
C. Westerlies

D. Easterlies

Ans. B

34. Which one of the following statements is correct about Spring tides ?

A. High tide is higher than average high tide and Low tide is higher than average low tide.

B. High tide is lower than average high tide and Low tide is higher than average low tide.

C. High tide is higher than average high tide and Low tide is lower than average low tide.

D. High tide is lower than average high tide and low tide is lower than average low tide.

Ans. C

35. Which one of the following statements with regard to ozone is not correct?

A. Ozone is found mostly at 15-55 km in the atmosphere.

B. Ozone is produced by gaseous chemical reactions.

C. 16th November is celebrated as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone

Layer.

D. Ozone is a form of oxygen in which three oxygen atoms are bounded together.

Ans. C

36. Which one among the following is a non-conventional source of energy?

A. Petroleum

B. Coal

C. Radioactive elements

D. Solar energy

Ans. D

37. Which one of the following is not a fluvial landform?

A. Cirque

B. Gorge

C. Braids

D. Canyon
Ans. A

38. Which one of the following is not a major tectonic plate?

A. Saudi Arabian plate

B. Antarctica and the surrounding oceanic plate

C. India-Australia-New Zealand plate

D. Pacific plate

Ans. A

39. Which one of the following indicates the Tropical Savannah climate?

A. Aw

B. Dfc

C. Cwg

D. Am

Ans. A