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2026 Nobel Prize Quiz

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1.Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2026?
Donald Trump
Anne Carson
Navi Pillay
Robert E Hall

2.Which pair won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann,
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford
Anne Carson and Navi Pillay

3.The 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to which Canadian author?
Anne Carson
László Krasznahorkai
Francis Halzen
Robert E. Hall

4. Which two scientists shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2026 with Karl Deisseroth?
Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier
Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel
Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman

5.Which scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics 2026?
Francis Halzen
Anton Zeilinger
Michel H. Devoret
Roger Penrose

6.Who shared Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026?
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai
Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi
David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper
Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus, and Aleksey Yekimov

7.What important chemical concept was central to the 2026 Chemistry Prize?
Optogenetics
Radioactive Decay
Asymmetric Organic Synthesis
Ozone Depletion

8.What field of research was recognized by the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Optogenetics
Nuclear Magnetic Resonanace
Genome Sequencing
Antibiotic Resistance

9. Which observatory was central to Francis Halzen's 2026 Nobel Price?
Large Hadron Collider
IceCube Neutrino Observatory
James Webb Space Observatory
Ligo Gravitational Wave Observatory

10. Navi Pillay previously served as which senior United Nations Official
UN secretary General
Directo-General of Unesco
President of the general assembly
UN High Commisser for Human Rights
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Nobel Prize 2026 Facts

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The 2026 Nobel Prizes were awarded to individuals who made pioneering contributions across science, literature, economics, and peace. Below is the short summary of the laureates and their work:

Category	Laureate(s)	Summary of Work
Physiology or Medicine	• Karl Deisseroth • Peter Hegemann • Georg Nagel	Awarded for the discovery of light-gated ion channels and the development of optogenetics, a revolutionary method that uses light to control individual nerve cells to map brain functions.
Physics	• Francis Halzen	Recognised for his leadership and decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole and the discovery of high-energy cosmic neutrinos.
Chemistry	• Henri B. Kagan • Kenso Soai	Awarded for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis, allowing chemical reactions to favor one mirror-image form of a molecule.
Literature	• Anne Carson	Honoured for her bold and inventive literary work that playfully blends contemporary literature with classical traditions.
Peace	• Navanethem “Navi” Pillay	Awarded for her career-long dedication to promoting peace, international justice, and accountability, particularly through strengthening international law and prosecuting war crimes and genocide.
Economic Sciences	• Robert E. Hall • Michael Woodford	Recognised for their fundamental contributions to the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.

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Nobel Prize Quiz 2025 || All Nobel Prize

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1.Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2025?
Donald Trump
Greta Thunberg
María Corina Machado
Volodymyr Zelenskyy

2.The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded for the winner's tireless work in which country?
Brazil
Cuba
Colombia
Venezuela

3.The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to which Hungarian author?
George Konrád
László Krasznahorkai
Peter Nádas
Krisztina Tóth

4. Which two American scientists shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 with Shimon Sakaguchi?
Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier
David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian
Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman

5.Which laureate, along with John Clarke and John M. Martinis, won the Nobel Prize in Physics 2025?
Alain Aspect
Anton Zeilinger
Michel H. Devoret
Roger Penrose

6.Which of the following is NOT one of the three co-laureates for the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025?
Susumu Kitagawa
Richard Robson
Omar M. Omar
Omar M. Yaghi

7.Which concept, explained by Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt, was part of the winning work for the Economics Prize 2025?
The Invisible Hand
The Paradox of Thrift
Creative destruction
Game Theory

8.One half of the Economics Prize 2025 was awarded to Joel Mokyr for identifying the prerequisites for sustained growth through what?
Free trade agreements
Technological progress
Market stabilization policies
Foreign direct investment

9. The discoveries in Physiology or Medicine 2025 focused on cells that prevent the immune system from attacking the body's own tissues. What are these cells called?
B cells
T helper cells
Plasma cells
Regulatory T cells

10. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded for the development of which highly porous crystalline materials?
Metal Organic Frameworks
Zeolites
Quantum Dots
Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs)
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Largest, Biggest and Tallest on Earth Quiz || 30 Easy Must Know GK Superlatives

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French Revolution Quiz || World History Quiz

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1.Which of the following was the official motto adopted by the French Revolution, embodying its core ideals?
Peace, Land, and Bread
No Taxation Without Representation
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

2.The primary economic cause that precipitated the calling of the Estates-General in 1789 was:
The refusal of the Third Estate to pay any taxes to the Crown.
A financial surplus caused by high industrial production and trade.
The successful implementation of Turgot's economic reforms.
A massive national debt incurred primarily from France's aid to the American Revolution and excessive royal spending.

3.The Coup of 18 Brumaire in 1799, which effectively ended the French Revolution and began the era of French Consulate, was led by
King Louis XVIII
Maximilien Robespierre
Marquis de Lafayette
Napoleon Bonaparte

4. Who was the leading figure and driving force behind the most radical phase of the Revolution, including the Reign of Terror?
George Danton
Jacques Necker
Jean-Paul Marat
Maximilien Robespierre

5.The Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, is significant because it:
Led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris with Great Britain.
Established the first Republican government in France.
Formally ended the Reign of Terror and established the Directory.
Symbolized the successful overthrow of the monarchy's absolute power.

6.Arrange the following events of the French Revolution in chronological order from earliest to latest:

1. Execution of Louis XVI

2. Storming of the Bastille

3. Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

4. Tennis Court Oath

4, 1, 2, 3
4, 2, 1, 3
2, 1, 4, 3
2, 4, 1, 3

7.The period from 1793 to 1794, characterized by mass executions of suspected enemies of the Revolution, was known as the:
The Great Fear
The Thermidorian Reaction
The Directory
The Reign of Terror

8.Which of the following documents, a fundamental charter of human rights, was adopted by the National Constituent Assembly in August 1789?
The Bill of Rights
The Civil Code (Napoleonic Code)
The Constitution of 1791
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

9. The famous event known as the Tennis Court Oath (1789) was a pivotal moment in the Revolution. What did the members of the Third Estate swear to do?
To execute King Louis XVI for treason.
To march on Versailles and bring the Royal Family back to Paris.
To form a political alliance with the British monarchy.
Not to separate until they had drafted a new constitution for France

10. Which social group, comprising around 97% of the population and burdened by almost all direct taxes before the Revolution, belonged to the Third Estate?
The Clergy
Peasants, artisans, lawyers, and businessmen
Only the bourgeoisie and the nobility
The Nobility
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Quiz on American Revolution || World History Quiz

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1.The slogan 'No taxation without representation' became a rallying cry primarily because the colonists believed which legislative body had no right to levy internal taxes on them?
The British Parliament
The Office of the King
The Colonial Assemblies
The Privy Council of Great Britain

2.Which significant act of protest, involving the destruction of British goods, directly led to the British Parliament passing the restrictive 'Intolerable Acts' (Coercive Acts) in 1774?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Massacre
The Stamp Act Riots

3.The Declaration of Independence, formally adopted on July 4, 1776, was primarily drafted by which Founding Father?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson

4. The Battle of Saratoga (1777) is considered the turning point of the American Revolutionary War because it:
Resulted in the capture of the British commander, Lord Cornwallis, effectively ending the war.
Convinced France to formally recognize American independence and enter the war as an ally.
Led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence by all colonies.
Marked the first time colonial militia clashed with British regular troops.

5.Arrange the following legislative acts passed by the British Parliament in chronological order from earliest to latest:

1. The Tea Act

2. The Townshend Acts

3. The Stamp Act

4. The Intolerable Acts (Coercive Acts)

2, 3, 1, 4
3, 1, 2, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
3, 2, 1, 4

6.The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, formally recognized American independence and established the Mississippi River as the western boundary of the new nation. What other crucial provision was included in the treaty?
France was granted all British territory west of the Mississippi River.
The American states were required to pay reparations to Great Britain for all war damages.
Britain agreed to withdraw all its troops from the thirteen colonies.
The immediate abolition of slavery in all American states.

7.Who was unanimously chosen by the Second Continental Congress to serve as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?
Marquis de Lafayette
George Washington
Thomas Paine
John Adams

8.The powerful pamphlet 'Common Sense' (1776) which passionately argued for immediate independence from Great Britain and popular sovereignty, was authored by:
Thomas Paine
John Locke
Alexander Hamilton
Patrick Henry

9. The primary economic policy of Great Britain toward its colonies, which held that colonies existed solely to enrich the mother country and supply raw materials, was known as:
Federalism
Mercantilism
Capitalism
Salutary Neglect

10. The Proclamation of 1763, issued by King George III, was viewed negatively by the colonists primarily because it:
Imposed a boycott on all trade between the colonies and Great Britain.
Prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Required colonists to pay a new tax on all printed materials.
Abolished the authority of all colonial assemblies.
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MCQ on World Geography || 30 Easy Questions on World Geography

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Quiz on World Religions || World Religions MCQ Quiz

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Quiz on India GK || India's First

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1.The first woman president of India was
Sarojini Naidu
Indira Gandhi
Meera Kumar
Prathibha Patil

2.The highest literary award of India is the
Jnapith Award
Vyas Samman
Sadbhavana Award
Saraswathi Samman

3.The headquarters of the RBI is in
Delhi
Mumbai
Nasik
Kanpur

4. In INDIA, an active volcano is situaited at
Malwa Plateau
Andaman and Nicobar
Eastern Ghats
Lakshadeep

5.The first newspaper to be published in India was
Times of India
The Hindu
The Bengal Gazette
Indian mirror

6.Indian Tourism day is celebrated on
January 1
jANUARY 24
jANUARY 25
July 3

7.The Indian SCIENTIST WHO WON THE NOBEL PRIZE IN Physics
Amrthya Sen
J C Bose
C V Raman
Rabindranath Tagore

8.What does the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag represent
24 hOURS OF THE DAY
a symbol of the law and duty
A spinning wheel
24 states of india

9. Who among the following is the first women Chief Minister of India?
Kiran Bedi
Sucheta Kriplani
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

10. The national bird of India is the
Peacock
Parrot
Crow
King Fischer
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General Science GK Quiz 2

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1.The first effective vaccine against Polio was introduced by
Robert Edwards
Jonas E Salk
John Gibbson
Louis Pasteur

2.Which of the following toxic substances is used in thermometers
Arsenic
Lead
Charcoal
Mercury

3.Which is the smallest bone in the human body
stapes
femur
Radius
Fibula

4. Total number of bones in human body
306
206
208
214

5.AIDS is caused by
Fungus
Bacterium
Virus
Protozoa

6.Which of these bones is not present inside our ear?>
Malleus
Tibia
Incus
Stapes

7.Which of the following is a physical change?
Burning of a candle
Vaporization of water
Conversion of milk into curd
Reaction between an acid and a base

8.Which of the following is known as 'The queen of sciences'
zoology
physics
chemistry
mathematics

9. Mechanical energy is converted into electric energy by
a motor
a bulb
an electric bell
a dynamo

10. A device used for measuring the depth of sea
Altimeter
Manometer
Fathometer
Hydrometer
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General Science GK Quiz

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1.Oxygen was discovered by
Rutherford
Lavoisier
Joseph Priestly
Neil Bohr

2.The sugar present in milk
Sucrose
Lactose
Fructose
Maltose

3.What is the global agreement on climate change signed in 2015?
Kyoto Protocol
Rio Declaration
Paris Agreement
Montreal Protocol

4. Sugar in the urine is a symptom of
Diabetes
High Pressure
Cholera
Typhoid

5.The dynamo was invented by
Newton
Einestein
Faraday
Edison

6.The gas that turns clear lime water milky
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Carbondioxide

7.The functional unit of the kidney is
Neuron
Lymph
nephritis
Nephron

8.Electric current is meaured by using an
Voltmeter
Anemometer
Ammeter
None of these

9. Primary colors are
Red-Green-Blue
Red-Blue-Yellow
Orange-Blue-Yellow
None of these

10. The number of chromosomes in a human being are
48
46
47
38
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India GK Quiz || Indian Geography Quiz

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1.Which of the following is a west flowing river?
Narmada
Godavari
Mahanadi
Tungabhadra

2.Which of these is the meeting place of the Gnaga and Yamuna?
Haridwar
Rishikesh
Banaras
Prayagraj

3.Which city is known as the city of palaces?
Delhi
Agra
Kolkata
Patna

4. Which city is the queen of the Arabian sea?
Banglore
Kochi
Alappuzha
Lakshadeep

5.In which state is Bhakra Nangal Dam situaited?
Himachal Pradesh
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Odisha

6.Across which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam Built
Sutlej
Kaveri
Yamuna
Brahmaputra

7.Veer Savarkar International Airport is situaited in which of the following cities of India?
Port Blair
Guwahati
Hyderbad
Visakhapatnam

8.Which of the following rivers flows from Tibet into India?
Ganga
Godawari
Brahmaputra
Krishna

9. Which animal in Gir Forest at Gujarat famous for
Tiger
Elephant
Bison
Lion

10. Which state is known as the Spice Garden of India?
Tamilnadu
Kerala
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
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India GK Quiz || Quiz on Indian Geography

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:04:00 +0000

1.Which of these countries shares the longest boundary with INDIA
Nepal
Pakisthan
Myanmar
Bangladesh

2.Which state in India has the longest Sea coast line
Andrapradesh
Goa
Gujarat
West Benegal

3.Which is the oldest mountain in India?
The Poorvanchal
The Aravalli
The Satpura
The Shyadri

4. Which is the tallest peak in South India?
Mahendragiri
Ponmudi
Anamudi
Brahmagiri

5.Which of these island is situaited in the Arabian sea?
Maldives
Lakshadeep
Andaman and Nicobar
Srilanka

6.Which is the tallest peak India?
Kanchenjunga
Nangaparbat
Godwin Austin
Mount Everest

7.Which is the longest river in India?
Indus
Ganga
Yamuna
Brahmaputra

8.Next to Hindi which is the India's most spoken language?
Tamil
Bengali
Telegu
Marathi

9. In which state is the Hirakud Dam situted?
Odisha
Karnataka
Madhya Pradesh
Uttaranchal

10. The Blue Mountain is a name give to the
Sabarigiri
Nilgiri Hills
Silent Valley
Everest Mount
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World Ozone Day Quiz | 2025 World Ozone Day Quiz

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1.What is the molecular formula of ozone?
O2
O3
HO3
O4

2.The theme for World Ozone Day 2025
Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Actions
Montreal Protocol: Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change
From Science to Global Action
Ozone for life: 35 years of ozone layer protection

3.Why is the ozone layer important?
Protection from Ultraviolet B rays
Give rise to Auroras
Cool earth surface
All of these

4. What is the main cause of ozone layer depletion?
Chlorofluorocarbons
Halogen- source gases
hydrochlorofluorocarbons
All of these

5.Where is the ozone hole located?
USA
Arctic Circle
Australia
Antarctica

6.When was the first ozone hole discovered?
1984
1985
1990
2000

7.Ozone depletion generally occurs in
Thermosphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Ionosphere

8.Which international treaty is designed to protect the ozone layer?
Paris Treaty
Kyoto Protocol
Geneva Protocol
Montreal Protocol

9. Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) does the goal preservation of the ozone layer come under?
Sustainable Development Goal 11
Sustainable Development Goal 12
Sustainable Development Goal 13
Sustainable Development Goal 15

10. Which year is the ozone layer expected to return to its normal level if all precautions are taken?
2025
2045
2035
2050
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200 MCQ on Indian Constitution and Polity || Indian Polity MCQ

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1. The Union List consists of

(a) 97 subjects (b) 61 subjects

2. An interpretation of the Constitution of India is based on the spirit of

(a) Fundamental Duties (b) Fundamental Rights

3. The Constituent Assembly was set according to the proposals of

(a) The Cripps Mission (b) the Cabinet Mission

4. The Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India were adopted from

(a)Canadian Constitution (b) Russian Constitution

5. Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the Fundamental Duties

(a) Article 32 (b) Article 50

6. In India Right to Property is a

(a) Moral Right (b) Legal Right

7. Which article is referred to as ‘the jewel of the Constitution’

(a) Article 352 (b) Article 123

8. Which writ give the meaning ‘we command’ in letters

(a) Habeas Corpus (b) Prohibition

9. Which of the following is not included in the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India ?

(a) Right to adequate means of livelihood (b) Right to Freedom

10. The Directive Principles of State Policy have been adopted from

(a) US Constitution (b) Irish Constitution

11. Keshavananda Bharati case was associated with

(a) Fundamental Rights (b) Directive Principles of State Policy

12. The word ‘socialist’ was added to the Preamble of the Constitution of India by which amendment

(a) 44th (b) 27th (c) 21st (d) 42nd

13.The Constitution of India is

(a) Rigid (b) flexible

(14) Right to Freedom is guaranteed in which article

(a) 17 (b) 19 (c) 18 (d) 20

(15) Directive Principles of State Policy is

(a) Justifiable (b) non-justifiable

(16) The word ‘secularism’ was added to the Preamble of the Constitution of India by which amendment

(a) 40th (b) 42nd (c) 44th (d) 46th

(17)Right to Property is included in Article

(a) 32 (b) 19 (c) 31 (d) 14

(18)Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights by which amendment

(a) 29th (b) 25th (c) 44th (d) 42nd

(19) Part IV A of the Indian Constitution deal with

(a) Fundamental Duties (b) Fundamental Rights

(20) The procedure for amending the Constitution of India is

(a) Rigid (b) flexible

(21)Elections to the local government bodies are made mandatory by which amendment

(a) 72nd (b) 73rd

(22) Panchayath Raj is included in the

(a) Union list (b) Concurrent list

(23)Village Panchayath is organized under which article of the Constitution of India

(a) Article 37 (b) Article 38

(24) Among the following which agency conducts election to the local bodies

(a) National Election Commission (b) State Election Commission

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(25) The chairman of the National Development Council is the

(a) Prime Minister (b) President

(26) Who appoints the chairman of the Finance Commission

(a) The President (b) Prime Minister

(27) The members of the Council of states in India is elected for a period of

(a) 4 years (b) 5 years (c) 6 years (d) life term

(28) The President can’t --------------------- Lok Sabha

(a) Dissolve (b) adjourn

(29) The duration of an ordinance issued by the President of India is

(a) 6weeks (b) 1 year

(30) All speeches made in the House of People are addressed to

(a) The Prime Minister (b) The Speaker

(31) Who promulgates ordinance in states

(a) Governor (b) Chief Minister

(32)Who presides over the joint sitting of the Parliament

(a) President (b) Vice President

(33) The amending power of the Constitution of India is described in Article

(a) 352 (b) 368 (c) 360 (d) 395

(34) The ex-officio chairman of the Council of states is

(a) Speaker (b) Vice President

(35)In India the Council of state is responsible to

(a) The people (b) the state

(36) The number of the Anglo Indians nominated to the House of People is

(a) 4 (b) 3 (c) 2 (d) 1

(37) The number of nominated members to the council of states is

(a) 18 (b) 12 (c) 20 (d) 16

(38)The number of elected members to the House of the People

(a) 540 (b) 542 (c) 543 (d) 545

(39) Who is the person authorized to conduct the election of the speaker in a newly elected House of the People in India

(a) Prime Minister (b) Speaker

(40)Who was the chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee

(a) Jawahar Lal Nehru (b) Dr B.R. Ambedkar

(41) How many methods are there to amend the Constitution of India

(a) 5 (b) 4 (c) 3 (d) 2

(42) Quo warranto is

(a) Writ (b) statute (c) Treaty (d) Act

(43) Article 352 of the Indian Constitution deal with

(a) centre-state relations (b) Supreme Court

(44) Which Right was remarked by Dr B.R. Ambedkar as the “heart and soul of the Constitution”

(a) Right to Equality (b) Right to Freedom

(45) The Indian constitution guarantees how many categories of Fundamental Rights

(a) 5 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 8

(46)Which Constitutional amendment incorporated the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India?

(a) 40th (b) 44th (c) 42nd (d) 50th

(47)Right to property was deleted by which amendment

(a) 71st (b) 44th (c) 42nd (d) 68th

(48) Who said “the Preamble is the key to the Constitution”

(a) Dr B.R. Ambedkar (b) Dr Rajendra Prasad

(49) Article 19 of the Constitution of India contains

(a) 9 Fundamental Freedoms (b) 8 Fundamental Freedoms

(50)The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission is appointed by

(a) Prime Minister (b) President

(51)Which among the following is not a Fundamental Right?

(a) Right to Equality (b) Right to Property

(52)Rights given in the Constitution are called Fundamental Right because

(a) They are natural rights (b) They can’t be suspended

(53) Article 32 stands suspended during an emergency under Article

(a) 352 (b) 356 (c) 360 (d) 362

(54) Right to privacy is contained in

(a) Article 22 (b) Article 19

(55) Freedom of expression is included in the article

(a) 15 (b) 19 (c) 21 (d) 22

(56)The emergency provisions of the Constitution of India have been borrowed from

(a) German Constitution (b) American Constitution

(57) Concurrent list was adopted from

(a) Russian Constitution (b) American Constitution

(58)Equality before law and Equal protection of law have been modelled on the Constitution of

(a) Britain (b) America

(59)Which article of the constitution of India empower the President to take over the administration of a state on the basis of failure of constitutional machinery

(a) 365 (b) 352 (c) 356 (d) 360

(60) In India the power of ‘amnesty’ has been given to the

(a) President (b) Prime Minister

(61)The President’s rule in a state can be continued at a stretch for a maximum period of

(a) 4years (b) 2years

(62) The Council of state in India has how many elected members

(a) 250 (b) 238 (c) 245 (d) 230

(63) The executive power in India is actually exercised by

(a)Speaker (b) President

(64) 42nd amendment Act was adopted by the Parliament in

(65) The supreme commander of the armed forces in India is

(a) President (b) Prime Minister

(66) Public Undertaking Committee is a

(a)Cabinet Committee (b) Parliamentary Committee

(67)What is the maximum gap permissible between two sessions of the Parliament?

(a)3 months (b) 4 months (c) 6 months (d) 12 months

(68) The Governor of a state is a

(a) Constitutional head (b) real head

(69)Who elects the Vice President of India

(a) House of the People (b) Both Houses of Parliament

(70) In consequence of the death or incapacity of the President, vice President can become the President for

(a) 6 months (b) 12months (c) 1 month (d) 5 months

(71) Grass root democracy is related to

(a) Panchayath system (b) Interstate council

(72) The Parliament of India consists of

(a)President, House of the People and Council of state

(b)House of the People and Council of states

(c)Vice President, House of People and Council of states

(d) President, Vice President, House of the People and Council of States

73) The President of India is elected by

(a) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament

(b) Members of both Houses of Parliament

(d) Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and both Houses of the state legislatures

(74)A vote taken unexpectedly without voters having been briefed in advance

(a) Snap poll (b) by-election

(75) The President of India can ---------------------- the House

(a) Sine die (b) prorogue (c) adjourn (d) None of these

(76) Recess means

(a) The interval between the prorogation of Parliament and its reassembly

(b) The Parliament in session

(d) Dissolution of the House

(77) The Speaker use the ‘casting vote’

(a) to maintain status quo (b) to challenge the opposition

(78) Council of states in India can delay a money bill for

(a) indefinite period (b) 6 months

(79) Starred questions requires

(a) Oral answer (b) unwritten answer

(80) Consolidated Fund is

(a)votable (b) non votable

(c)non plan (d) None of these

(81) Council of States in India can create an All India Service by

(a) Simple majority (b) ¾ majority

(82)Public Accounts Committee has members from

(a) House of the People (b) Council of states only

(83)Adjournment of the House is the power of the

(a) President (b) Speaker (c) Prime Minister (d) Council of Ministers

(84)Committee in Public Undertakings has members from

(a) Both Houses of Parliament (b) Lok Sabha only

(85) Unstarred questions requires

(a) Oral answer (b) Zero Hour

(86) Sine Die is associated with the power of the

(a) President (b) Speaker

(87) ‘Who holds the purse holds the power’ who said this

(a) Jawahar Lal Nehru (b) Harold Laski

(88) Which article of the Constitution of India says “there shall be a council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advice the President”

(a) Article 74 (b) Article 75

(89)The President of the Indian Republic has

(a) Only suspensive veto (b) Absolute veto

(90)The members of the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to

(a) Judiciary (b) House of the People

(91) Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a state can resume a Bill for the consideration of the President

(a) Article 196 (b) Article 200

(92)The term federal is derived from the Latin word ‘foedus’ which means

(a) Separation (b) Distribution

(93)Which commission has examined the centre- state relations

(a) Sarkaria Commission (b) Sri Krishna Commission

(94) In the Indian federal system, residuary powers rest with the

(a) Local government (b) State

(95) Unequal representation of states in the Council of States in India indicates

(a) The Federal nature (b) the unitary features

(96) The chairman of the National Development Council is

(a) FinanceMinister (b) Defence Minister

(97)The Indian federal system is largely based on the pattern of

(a) US Federal system (b) Australian Federal system

(98)The Constitution of India adopted the federal system from the Act of

(99) National Integration Council reflects the ----------------- nature of the Indian Federal system

(a) Federal nature (b) Unitary nature

(100)Madan Mohan Punchi commission was appointed to study

(a) Centre-state relations (b) State reorganization

(101)Which article of the Constitution of India provides for co-operation between states

(a) Article 32 (b) Article 360 (c) Article 14 (d)Article 263

(102) The members of the Planning Commission have the status equal to that of

(a) Central cabinet ministers (b) state ministers

(103) which among the following is not created by the Constitution

(a) Planning Commission (b) Finance Commission

(104)Chairman of the Planning Commission is the

(a) President (b) Vice President

(105) The Constitution of India is parliamentary because

(a) There is an elected President (b) there is a bicameral legislature

(106)India is a Republic in the sense that

(a) it has an elected Head of the state (b) it has an elected Head of the Government

(107)Chairman of the Finance Commission is appointed by the

(a) Prime Minister (b) Council of Ministers

(108)Planning Commission was formed by Government of India by a resolution in

(109)Which of the following is not a feature of the Constitution of India?

(a) It is democratic (b) it is republic

(110)The word “procedure established by law” in the constitution of India have been borrowed from

(a) UK (b) USA (c) French (d) Germany

(111) The President of the Constituent Assembly was

(a) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (b) Dr Rajendra Prasad

(112)"India that is Bharat shall be a union of states”. From which Constitution was adopted the words“union of states”?

(a) US (b) France (c) Swiss (d) Canada

(113)The list dividing powers between union and states are given in the ------------- schedule

(a) IV (b) V (c) VI (d) VII

(114) The Indian Constitution is an

(a) Enacted one (b) evolved one

(115)Dyarchy was introduced at the Provincial level by the Act of

(116) Dyarchy was introduced at the Centre by the Act of

(117) The Objective Resolution in the Constituent Assembly was moved by

(a) Dr Rajendra Prasad (b) B.R.Ambedkar

(118) The election to the Constituent Assembly was held in

(a) June 1946 (b) July 1946

(119)The Montague Chelmsford Reforms is known as

(a) Government of India Act 1919 (b) Government of India Act 1935

(120) Government of India Act 1909 is known as

(a) Montague Chelmsford Reforms (b) Minto Morley Reforms

(121)The Objective Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in

(a) January 1947 (b) July1947 (c) August 1947 (d) May 1947

(122)The Constitution Drafting Committee constituted by the Constituent Assembly consisted of

(a) 5 member (b) 6members (c) 7 members (d) 8 members

(123) The Constitution of

(a) 390 articles (b) 396 articles (c) 395 articles (d) 394 articles

(124) The Constitution of India was adopted on

(a) 26th January 1950 (b) 26th January

1947 (c) 26th November 1949 (d) 26th June 1948

(125)Which among the following Acts introduced the principle of election for the first time?

(a) IndianIndependence Act of 1947 (b) Indian Council Act 1909

(126)Directive Principles of state Policy are included in the Articles

(a) 15-24 (b) 25-32 (c) 36-51 (d) 52-60

(127)The procedure for amending the Constitution is in

(a) Article 368 (b) Article 360 (c) Article 367 (d) Article 371

(128)The Concurrent list in the Constitution of India was adopted from

(a) Switzerland (b) Australia (c) Canada (d) Irish

(129) The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India was adopted from

(a) Irish (b) Canada (c) Germany (d) Australia

(130) The makers of the Constitution of India adopted the concept of Judicial Review from

(a)Russia (b) Germany (c) US (d) Australia

(131)The Indian federal system can be transformed into a unitary system under

(a) Article 368 (b) Article 356 (c) Article 360 (d) Article 352

(132)Fundamental Rights are included in articles

(a) 15-24 (b) 12-36 (c) 36-51 (d) 52-62

(133)Untouchability Offence Act 1955 was renamed as “The Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955” in

(134)Right to Property was omitted from Part III of the Constitution by the

(a) 42nd amendment (b) 44th amendment

(135)The watchword of a Parliamentary government is

(a) Stability (b) checks and balances

(136)Who presides over the joint session of the Parliament?

(a) Speaker (b) Deputy Chairman

(137) The position of the Vice President of India resembles to the position of Vice President of

(a) France (b) USA (c) Canada (d) Russia

(138) who prepares the agenda in meeting of the Council of Ministers

(a) President (b) Prime Minister

(139)The Chairman of Council of States is elected by

(a) Elected members of Council of States (b) All members of the Council of States

(140) which of the following is not an objective of the Directive Principles of State Policy

(a) To ensure a welfare state (b) to ensure socio-economic justice

(141)The Head of the government under a Parliamentary government enjoys

(a) Real power (b) nominal power

(142) The classification of government as unitary and federal is on the basis of

(a) Centralization of power (b) division of power

(143)Majority provisions of the Constitution of India can be amended by

(a) the Parliament (b) The President

(144)Community Development Program was launched on

(a) 2nd October 1951 (b) 2nd October 1952

(145)National Extension Service was launched on

(a) 2nd October 1953 (b) 2nd October 1952

(146)Political homogeneity is a feature of

(a) Presidential system (b) Parliamentary system

(147)To organize village Panchayath as units of self government is an example of

(a) Liberal principle (b) Economic principle

(148)The age to exercise franchise was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by

(a) 42nd amendment (b) 44th amendment

(149)The President of India can dissolve the House of People on the recommendation of the

(a) Vice President (b) Chief Justice

(150) Motion suggesting that expenditure earmarked for particular ministry should be reduced is known as

(a) Adjournment motion (b) Cut motion

(151) A member of the Parliament formally loss his membership if he consecutively abstain himself from -----sitting of the House

(a) 15 (b) 30 (c) 60 (d) 90

(152) In India a person can be a member of the Council of Ministers without being a Member of Parliament for a maximum period

(a) 1 month (b) 6 month (c) 1 year (d) 2 years

(153)Who is the Head of the Government in India?

(a) The President (b) the Prime Minister

(154)The Governor of a state can nominate how many members to the Legislative Assembly?

(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 1 (d) 5

(155)Which among the following type of authority is given to the President of India?

(a) Political (b) Defacto (c) Dejure (d) Popular

(156)The Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the

(a) President (b) Prime Minister

(157)The revenue estimate of a budget are prepared by

(a) Estimates Committee (b) Central Ministry of Finance

(158) The committee which examine the ‘extravagance’ of the government

(a) Public Accounts Committee (b) Estimates Committee

(159)The budget is an instrument of control by

(a) the Government (b) the Executive

(160)Separate electorate for Muslims were introduced by the Act of

(161)The Cabinet Mission was appointed

(a) To work out the modalities for the transfer of power

(b) to finalise the date for the transfer of power

(d) to partition of Bengal

(162) Provincial autonomy was introduced by the Act of

(163)The interim government proposed under the Cabinet Mission Plan was formed on

a) 15th August 1946 (b) 2nd September 1946

(164)The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act in

(a) July 1947 (b) January 1947 (c) June 1947 (d) August 1947

(165)Periodic elections to the local bodies are made mandatory by

(a) 72nd amendment (b) 73rd amendment

(166)Balvant Rai Mehta Committee was appointed to review

(a) National Extension Service (b) Panchayati Raj

(167)The Committee appointed in 1977 to study the working of Panchayati Raj institutions was under the chairmanship of

(a) Balvant Rai Mehta (b) Ashok Mehta

(168)Mandal Commission recommendations were appointed by

(a) Rajiv Gandhi (b) A B Vajpayee

(169)Minto Morley Reforms is also known as

(a) Government of India Act 1919 (b) Government of India Act 1892

(170)How many duties are included in the Constitution as Fundamental Duties?

(a) 10 (b) 11 (c) 9 (d) 6

(171) From among the following which amendment of the Constitution of India made “education to Children”as a Fundamental Duty?

(a) 86th (b) 85th (c) 42nd (d) 72nd

(172)National Development Council was constituted in

(173)The qualification for the Chairman and the members of the Finance Commission are specified in

(a) Finance Act of 1951 (b) Finance Act of 1952

(174)Finance Commission is constituted every 5 years by the

(a) President (b) Parliament

(175)The states enjoy exclusive jurisdiction over subjects of

(a) Union list (b) State list

(176) Which is the list that contains subjects in which both the centre and the states can legislate?

(a) Union list (b) State list (c) Residuary list (d) Concurrent list

(177)The authority to alter the boundaries of state in India rests with

(a) State government (b) Parliament (c) Prime Minister (d) President

(178)The Union Government gives grants-in-aid to the states on the recommendations of the

(a) Planning Commission (b) National Integration Council

(179)Which among the following is empowered to constitute Inter State Council?

(a) The Parliament (b) The President

(180)The salary of judges during their offices can be reduced by the

(a) Article 352 (b) Article 356 (c) Article 360 (d) Article 359

(181) The unlawful detention of a person is questioned by the writ of

(a) Habeas Corpus (b) Certiorari (c) Quo Warranto (d) Mandamus

(182)The High Court in India do not possess

(a) Original jurisdiction (b) Appellate jurisdiction

(183)Provisions under 9th schedule

(a) Can be challenged in a court of law (b) Can’t challenge in a court of law

(184)Under which article of the Constitution the Supreme Court of India has been established

(a) 24 (b) 124 (c) 224 (d) 231

(185) The High Court has the power to issue writ under article

(a) 32 (b) 220 (c) 226 (d) 344

(186)The power of the Supreme Court can be enlarged by

(a) Cabinet (b) Parliament (c) President (d) Chief Justice

(187)Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from offices by

(a) Executive order (b) Impeachment

(188)Which article of the Constitution of India deals with the Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

(a) Article 74 (b) Article 142 (c) Article 143 (d) Article 147

(189) Subjects in the -------------- schedule is beyond the scope of Judicial Review

(a) 8th (b) 9th (c) 12th (d) 3rd

(190) The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court was adopted from the Constitution of

(a) Germany (b) US (c) Australia (d) Canada

(191)The Union Legislature in India is empowered

(a) Not to amend the basic structure of the Constitution

(b) to amend the basic structure of the Constitution

(d) None of these

(192)Preventive Detention is a reasonable restriction on

(a)Article 14 (b) Article 19 (c)Article 21 (d) Article 32

(193)Which of the following is the inevitable outcome of liberalization?

(a) Retrace of the state (b) reentry of the state

(194) which of the following is inherent in communalism

(a) Peace for all religious sects (b) racial overtone

(195)Communalism is opposed to

(a)Secular credential (b) ethnic conflict

(196) Globalisation gives primacy to unbriddled

(a) Welfare means (b) Trade

(197)Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is contained in

(a) Article 131 (b) Article 129

(197)Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is contained in

(a) Article 131 (b) Article 129

(198) The power of the President to consult the Supreme Court is under Article

(a) 132 (b) 143 (C) 136 d) 131

(199)The sequence of procedure for passing a Bill in the House is

(a) First reading, Committee stage, report stage, second reading, third reading

(b) First reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading

(d) First reading, Committee stage, second reading, third reading

(200)In a federal system the guardian of the Constitution is

(a) the Parliament (b) the Judiciary

ANSWER KEY

1 a 51 b 101 d 151 c

2 c 52 d 102 a 152 b

3 b 53 a 103 a 153 b

4 b 54 c 104 c 154 c

5 d 55 b 105 d 155 c

6 b 56 a 106 a 156 d

7 c 57 c 107 c 157 b

8 d 58 a 108 a 158 b

9 a 59 c 109 d 159 c

10 b 60 a 110 b 160 a

11 a 61 d 111 b 161 a

12 d 62 b 112 d 162 a

13 c 63 c 113 d 163 b

14 b 64 c 114 a 164 c

15 b 65 a 115 b 165 b

16 b 66 b 116 c 166 c

17 c 67 c 117 c 167 b

18 d 68 a 118 b 168 d

19 a 69 b 119 a 169 a

20 c 70 d 120 b 170 b

21 b 71 a 121 a 171 a

22 c 72 c 122 c 172 c

23 d 73 d 123 c 173 a

24 b 74 a 124 a 174 a

25 a 75 b 125 b 175 b

26 a 76 a 126 c 176 d

27 c 77 a 127 s 177 b

28 b 78 d 128 b 178 c

29 d 79 a 129 a 179 b

30 b 80 b 130 c 180 c

31 a 81 c 131 d 181 a

32 c 82 d 132 b 182 c

33 b 83 b 133 c 183 b

34 b 84 a 134 b 184 b

35 b 85 d 135 d 185 c

36 c 86 b 136 c 186 b

37 b 87 d 137 b 187 b

38 c 88 a 138 b 188 c

39 c 89 a 139 c 189 b

40 b 90 b 140 c 190 c

41 c 91 b 141 a 191 a

42 a 92 c 142 b 192 c

43 d 93 a 143 a 193 a

44 d 94 f 144 b 194 d

45 b 95 b 145 a 195 a

46 c 96 c 146 b 196 d

47 a 97 d 147 c 197 a

48 a 98 b 148 c 198 b

49 d 99 b 149 d 199 b

50 b 100 a 150 b 200 b

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1. The physiographic feature which is characterized by a unique arrangement of hillocks

and valleys, often referred to as "badlands":

A) Himalayas B) Vindhya Range

C) Malwa Plateau D) Aravalli Range

Ans: C) Malwa Plateau

2. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) has a significant impact on the climate of India by

influencing:

A) The strength of the monsoon winds

B) The amount of snowfall in the Himalayas

C) The occurrence of tropical cyclones

D) The temperature patterns in northern India

Ans: A) The strength of the monsoon winds

3. The temperature inversion phenomenon in winter in northern India leads to:

A) Increased evaporation

B) Formation of fog and poor visibility

C) Higher temperatures at ground level

D) Enhanced rainfall

Ans: B) Formation of fog and poor visibility

4. The presence of "Kankar" in the soil indicates:

A) Poor drainage conditions B) Presence of calcium carbonate

C) Acidic pH levels D) High organic matter content

Ans: B) Presence of calcium carbonate

5. Which of the following crops requires the highest amount of irrigation water per hectare

in India?

A) Wheat B) Sugarcane C) Rice D) Groundnut

Ans: B) Sugarcane

6. The principal growing regions for Groundnut in India are primarily located in:

A) Western Ghats B) Coastal Plains of Tamil Nadu

C) Deccan Plateau D) Rajasthan and Gujarat

Ans: D) Rajasthan and Gujarat

7. The cultivation of ---- crop has been significantly impacted by climate change,

particularly in terms of temperature sensitivity and water requirements.

A) Sugarcane B) Jute C) Rice D) Groundnut

Ans: C) Rice

8. Assertion (A): The majority of India's irrigation comes from groundwater sources.

Reason (R): Groundwater provides a more reliable water supply during dry seasons

compared to surface water sources.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.

9. The mineral resource considered critical for the manufacturing of solar panels:

A) Bauxite B) Mica C) Quartz D) Copper

Ans: C) Quartz

10. The "Navi Mumbai" region is significant in which of the following industrial sectors?

A) Steel production B) Information Technology

C) Cement manufacturing D) Ship building

Ans: B) Information Technology

11. The main objective of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) in India is to:

A) Increase fish exports to foreign markets

B) Promote sustainable fishing practices and aquaculture

C) Support traditional fishing communities

D) Regulate fishing licenses

Ans: B) Promote sustainable fishing practices and aquaculture

12. The phenomenon of "Dutch Disease" can affect countries rich in natural resources,

particularly in the context of which following sector?

A) Agriculture B) Fisheries C) Mining D) Manufacturing

Ans: C) Mining

13. The state in India which has emerged as the leader in solar power generation:

A) Rajasthan B) Gujarat C) Tamil Nadu D) Maharashtra

Ans: A) Rajasthan

14. The National Waterways Act of 2016 in India aims to:

A) Increase the number of national highways

B) Develop and enhance the navigability of rivers for freight transport

C) Promote international shipping routes

D) Provide financial incentives for waterway expansions

Ans: B) Develop and enhance the navigability of rivers for freight transport

15. In terms of demographic transition, India is currently positioned in:

A) Stage 1: High stationary B) Stage 2: Early expanding

C) Stage 3: Late expanding D) Stage 4: Low stationary

Ans: C) Stage 3: Late expanding

16. The demographic feature which is most likely to contribute to a "youth bulge" in India:

A) Increasing life expectancy B) High fertility rates

C) Urbanization trends D) Government family planning initiatives

Ans: B) High fertility rates

17. The mineral which is predominantly mined in the district of Idukki in Kerala:

A) Lignite B) Bauxite C) Graphite D) Ilmenite

Ans: C) Graphite

18. In terms of environmental sustainability, Kerala's "Green Protocol" is aimed at:

A) Promoting urban development

B) Reducing plastic usage during festivals and public events

C) Enhancing industrial pollution control measures

D) Encouraging traditional agricultural practices

Ans: B) Reducing plastic usage during festivals and public events

19. Kerala's agrarian economy has been significantly impacted by the "Green Revolution."

Which of the following crops benefited the least from this revolution in Kerala?

A) Rice B) Cotton C) Rubber D) Sugarcane

Ans: C) Rubber

20. The map projection which is known for preserving area but distorting shape:

A) Mercator projection B) Robinson projection

C) Equal-Area projection D) Conic projection

Ans: C) Equal-Area projection

21. The map which is best suited for displaying population density across different regions:

A) Choropleth map B) Isoline map

C) Dot distribution map D) Physical map

Ans: A) Choropleth map

22. Assertion (A): A GIS (Geographic Information System) integrates hardware,

software, and data for managing and analyzing geographic information.

Reason (R): GIS can only be used for environmental studies and cannot be applied

in urban planning or transportation.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation for A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: C) A is true, but R is false.

23. Which of the following is not a phase in the cartographic process?

A) Map compilation B) Data collection

C) Map generalization D) Map symbolization

Ans: B) Data collection

24. Identify the statement which best describes map reduction:

A) It is the process of making a map larger while maintaining its detail.

B) It is a technique used to minimize the amount of data on a map.

C) It is the process of scaling down a map to fit a specific size while preserving

geographic relationships.

D) It involves the removal of unnecessary geographic features to enhance clarity.

Ans: C) It is the process of scaling down a map to fit a specific size while preserving

geographic relationships.

25. The technique which is commonly used in map symbolization to represent quantitative

data:

A) Point symbols B) Line symbols

C) Graduated symbols D) Area symbols

Ans: C) Graduated symbols

26. What is the significance of spectral reflectance curves in remote sensing?

A) They provide a visual representation of the changes in temperature over time.

B) They illustrate how different surfaces reflect electromagnetic radiation at

various wavelengths, aiding in material identification.

C) They depict the absorption characteristics of atmospheric gases.

D) They measure the intensity of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a surface.

Ans: B) They illustrate how different surfaces reflect electromagnetic radiation at

various wavelengths, aiding in material identification.

27. ---- is an example of an active remote sensing system.

A) Landsat satellites

B) MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer)

C) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

D) Radiometers

Ans: C) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

28. Which platform is typically associated with high-resolution remote sensing imagery?

A) Geostationary satellites B) Low Earth orbit satellites

C) High-altitude balloons D) Ground-based stations

Ans: B) Low Earth orbit satellites

29. The primary advantage of using multispectral remote sensing over traditional

photographic methods is:

A) It captures images in visible light only.

B) It provides higher spatial resolution.

C) It allows for the analysis of various wavelengths beyond visible light, aiding in

material differentiation.

D) It requires less complex data processing.

Ans: C) It allows for the analysis of various wavelengths beyond visible light, aiding in

material differentiation.

30. Orthophotos are created by:

A) Simply printing aerial photographs without any modifications.

B) Correcting aerial photographs for scale variations and relief displacement to

produce an accurate representation of the Earth's surface.

C) Using digital models to generate synthetic images of the terrain.

D) Combining multiple images taken at different times for temporal analysis.

Ans: B) Correcting aerial photographs for scale variations and relief displacement to

produce an accurate representation of the Earth's surface.

31. Image parallax in aerial photography is crucial for:

A) Determining the scale of the photograph.

B) Assessing the color fidelity of the image.

C) Measuring the height of features above ground level.

D) Correcting lens distortions.

Ans: C) Measuring the height of features above ground level.

32. "Conflict minerals" refers to minerals:

A) Sourced from environmentally sensitive areas

B) Mined in war zones that finance armed conflict

C) With fluctuating market prices

D) That are subject to international trade restrictions

Ans: B) Mined in war zones that finance armed conflict

33. Which orbit is most commonly used for Earth observation satellites to maintain a

consistent view of the same area?

A) Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

B) Geostationary Orbit (GEO)

C) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)

D) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO)

Ans: C) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)

34. The Landsat program is primarily associated with:

A) Russia B) United States C) France D) India

Ans: B) United States

35. In the context of image classification, which of the following methods involves

grouping pixels based on their spectral properties?

A) Supervised classification B) Unsupervised classification

C) Spectral analysis D) Feature extraction

Ans: B) Unsupervised classification

36. The satellite program which is known for its high-resolution optical and radar imaging

capabilities:

A) Sentinel

B) IRS (Indian Remote Sensing)

C) SPOT (Satellite Pour l'Observation de la Terre)

D) MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer)

Ans: A) Sentinel

37. SQL (Structured Query Language) is primarily used for:

A) Data visualization

B) Data storage

C) Managing and querying relational databases

D) Image processing

Ans: C) Managing and querying relational databases

38. In GIS, analog maps differ from digital maps primarily in that

A) Analog maps can be easily edited, while digital maps cannot.

C) Managing and querying relational databases

C) Analog maps are always more accurate than digital maps.

D) Digital maps require more physical space than analog maps.

Ans: C) Managing and querying relational databases

39. ----- is specifically designed to ensure that all data layers maintain consistent spatial

references.

A) Geocoding B) Edge matching

C) Data normalization D) Attribute indexing

Ans: B) Edge matching

40. When performing data editing in GIS, rubber sheeting is especially useful for

A) Aligning data that has been distorted due to various factors, such as changes in

coordinate systems.

B) Enhancing the resolution of raster images.

C) Correcting errors in attribute data.

D) Merging multiple data layers into one.

Ans: A) Aligning data that has been distorted due to various factors, such as changes in

coordinate systems.

41. Histogram equalization is used in image processing to

A) Balance the number of pixels in different classes.

B) Adjust the overall brightness of the image.

C) Spread out the most frequent intensity values across the full range of available values.

D) Remove noise from the image.

Ans: C) Spread out the most frequent intensity values across the full range of available

values.

42. The climatic condition that primarily supports the growth of Mangrove forests in India

is characterized by:

A) Cold temperatures and low rainfall

B) High temperatures and high salinity levels

C) Moderate temperatures and consistent rainfall

D) Tropical temperatures with seasonal flooding

Ans: D) Tropical temperatures with seasonal flooding

43. Which of the following statements is true regarding urbanization in developing

countries?

A) Urbanization is always associated with a decrease in poverty levels.

B) Developing countries often experience rapid urbanization due to population

growth and migration.

C) Urbanization leads to uniform distribution of resources in developing countries.

D) Urbanization does not significantly impact cultural practices.

Ans: B) Developing countries often experience rapid urbanization due to population

growth and migration.

44. Assertion (A) : Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds in the upper levels

of the atmosphere.

Reason (R): They play a critical role in influencing weather patterns and the

movement of storm systems.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

45. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the layers of the atmosphere?

A) The troposphere is the hottest layer of the atmosphere.

B) The stratosphere contains the ozone layer.

C) The mesosphere is where most weather events occur.

D) The thermosphere has a constant temperature throughout.

Ans: B) The stratosphere contains the ozone layer.

46. An ecological niche:

A) Refers to the physical space occupied by an organism within its habitat.

B) Includes the role an organism plays in its ecosystem, including its interactions

with other species and its resource use.

C) Is synonymous with a habitat, focusing solely on the geographical area inhabited

by a species.

D) Is a fixed characteristic that does not change with environmental conditions.

Ans: B) Includes the role an organism plays in its ecosystem, including its interactions

with other species and its resource use.

47. Identify the statement which best describes the role of ecotones in ecosystems:

A) They are regions with no biodiversity.

B) They are transition zones between two different ecosystems, often with

higher biodiversity.

C) They are synonymous with habitats.

D) They represent the lowest trophic levels in food chains.

Ans: B) They are transition zones between two different ecosystems, often with

higher biodiversity.

48. The part of the energy pyramid where tertiary consumers typically reside:

A) Base B) Middle

C) Top D) Not defined in the energy pyramid

Ans: C) Top

49. Which of the following best describes a "keystone species"?

A) A species that is abundant and plays a significant role in maintaining the

structure of an ecological community.

B) A species that is the largest in size within its habitat.

C) A species that migrates between habitats for breeding purposes.

D) A species that has a minimal impact on its environment.

Ans: A) A species that is abundant and plays a significant role in maintaining the

structure of an ecological community.

50. Assertion (A) : Ecological succession is a process that leads to an unstable

ecosystem over time.

Reason (R) : The climax community is the final stage of succession, characterized

by a stable balance of species and environmental conditions.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: D) A is false, but R is true.

51. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of a "resource curse"?

A) A country with abundant natural resources experiences rapid economic growth

and development.

B) A nation rich in mineral resources fails to diversify its economy, leading to

instability and underdevelopment.

C) A region invests in renewable energy sources, reducing dependency on fossil

fuels.

D) A country implements strict environmental regulations, leading to the

sustainable use of its resources.

Ans: B) A nation rich in mineral resources fails to diversify its economy, leading to

instability and underdevelopment.

52. When assessing the impact of human resources on economic development, which of the

following factors is least relevant?

A) Education and skill level of the workforce.

B) Availability of natural resources in the region.

C) Government policies promoting labor rights.

D) Cultural attitudes towards work and innovation.

Ans: B) Availability of natural resources in the region.

53. When analyzing the economic impact of natural resource exploitation, which of the

following factors would be most critical in determining long-term sustainability?

A) Immediate economic benefits of resource extraction.

B) The technology used for extraction and processing.

C) The global demand for the extracted resource.

D) The regulatory framework governing resource use and environmental protection.

Ans: D) The regulatory framework governing resource use and environmental protection.

54. Identify the correctly matched pair of resource types and their characteristics:

A) Non-renewable resources – They are infinite and can be used without restrictions.

B) Renewable resources – They are limited in supply and cannot be replenished.

C) Human resources – They refer to the labor force's skills, knowledge, and health.

D) Natural resources – They include only raw materials like minerals and fossil fuels.

Ans: C) Human resources – They refer to the labor force's skills, knowledge, and health.

55. Which of the following factors is central to Alfred Weber’s model of industrial

location?

A) The influence of labor costs and skills in determining the location of industries.

B) The transportation costs between raw materials, the production site, and the

market.

C) The availability of skilled labor and technological infrastructure.

D) The role of government policies and incentives in shaping industrial growth.

Ans: B) The transportation costs between raw materials, the production site, and the

market.

56. The industrial region which is characterized by a high concentration of high-tech

industries and research facilities:

A) The Ruhr Valley in Germany

B) The Great Lakes region in the United States

C) Silicon Valley in California

D) Kangra Valley in India

Ans: C) Silicon Valley in California

57. The industry which is most likely to exhibit "footloose" characteristics, allowing for

flexible location decisions:

A) Agriculture B) Computer software development

C) Coal mining D) Automobile manufacturing

Ans: B) Computer software development

58. Assertion (A) : Losch's model of industrial location emphasizes the significance of

market areas in determining the location of industries.

Reason (R) : He argued that industries will locate in areas that maximize profits by

balancing transportation costs and market accessibility.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

59. According to the land capability classification system, which of the following is NOT

considered a criterion for determining land capability?

A) Soil texture and structure.

B) Climate and precipitation patterns.

C) Historical agricultural practices in the region.

D) Topography and slope.

Ans: C) Historical agricultural practices in the region.

60. According to the von Thünen model, which of the following statements best describes

the relationship between distance from the market and agricultural production?

A) The distance from the market has no effect on agricultural production types.

B) As the distance from the market increases, more intensive and perishable

products are produced.

C) The type of agricultural production shifts from intensive to extensive as the

distance from the market increases.

D) Agricultural production is uniform regardless of distance from the market.

Ans: C) The type of agricultural production shifts from intensive to extensive as the

distance from the market increases.

61. The Green Revolution in India primarily focused on:

A) Sustainable agriculture practices.

B) Increasing crop yields through high-yielding varieties (HYVs) and chemical fertilizers.

C) Organic farming techniques.

D) Diversification of crops and agroforestry.

Ans: B)) Increasing crop yields through high-yielding varieties (HYVs) and chemical fertilizers.

62. The "Yellow Revolution" in India is associated with the increase in the production of :

A) Rice B) Wheat C) Pulses D) Oilseeds

Ans: D) Oilseeds

63. The region which is primarily known for its extensive grain farming:

A) Amazon Basin B) Great Plains of North America

C) Mediterranean Region D) Southeast Asia

Ans: B) Great Plains of North America

64. The term "demographic transition" refers to:

A) The movement of people from rural to urban areas.

B) The changes in birth and death rates as a country develops.

C) The shift in population from one region to another.

D) The population growth rate over time.

Ans: B) The changes in birth and death rates as a country develops.

65. The demographic indicator which is commonly used to assess population health:

A) Birth rate B) Death rate

C) Infant mortality rate D) Migration rate

Ans: C) Infant mortality rate

66. Which of the following is a characteristic of a population pyramid with a wide base?

A) An aging population B) Low birth rates

C) High fertility rates D) High life expectancy

Ans: C) High fertility rates

67. According to Ricardo, what is the relationship between population growth and wages?

A) Increased population leads to higher wages.

B) Increased population leads to lower wages.

C) Population growth has no impact on wages.

D) Wages are determined solely by government policies.

Ans:

68. The concept of "demographic dividend" occurs when:

A) A large portion of the population is composed of elderly individuals.

B) A large portion of the population is in the working-age group, leading to economic growth.

C) There is a significant outflow of migrants from a country.

D) The birth rate exceeds the death rate significantly.

Ans: B) A large portion of the population is in the working-age group, leading to economic growth.

69. Population resource regions are characterized by:

A) High levels of resource availability and low population.

B) A balance between population and resource availability.

C) Overpopulation with insufficient resources.

D) Areas with extreme climatic conditions only.

Ans: B) A balance between population and resource availability.

70. Which type of region is defined by common characteristics such as climate, culture, or

language?

A) Formal region B) Functional region

C) Perceptual region D) Administrative region

Ans: A) Formal region

71. Which of the following best describes the "new urbanism" movement in regional

planning?

A) It advocates for decentralized urban areas.

B) It promotes walkable neighborhoods and sustainable communities.

C) It encourages high-rise buildings in city centers.

D) It focuses solely on economic growth without considering social factors.

Ans: B) It promotes walkable neighborhoods and sustainable communities.

72. The "multi-nuclei model" in urban planning suggests that:

A) Cities develop around a single center.

B) Population density is the only factor affecting urban growth.

C) Urban areas can have multiple centers of activity that are interdependent

D) Urban areas can have multiple centers of activity that grow independently.

Ans: D) Urban areas can have multiple centers of activity that grow independently.

73. The "urban-rural fringe" is best described as:

A) A purely agricultural area with no urban influence.

B) A transition zone between urban and rural areas with mixed land uses.

C) A region exclusively dedicated to industrial activities.

D) A densely populated urban area.

Ans: B) A transition zone between urban and rural areas with mixed land uses.

74. Assertion (A) : The bottom-up approach in regional planning enhances community

involvement.

Reason (R ) : It discourages stakeholders to participate in decision-making processes

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: C) A is true, but R is false.

75. Which of the following best describes the "spread effect" of a growth pole?

A) Decrease in local investments

B) Economic benefits radiating outwards to surrounding areas

C) Population decline in the growth pole region

D) Increased environmental degradation

Ans: B) Economic benefits radiating outwards to surrounding areas

76. The theory which explains the growth of cities and urban areas based on economic

factors and the availability of jobs:

A) Malthusian Theory B) Urban Ecology Theory

C) Central Place Theory D) Dependency Theory

Ans: C) Central Place Theory

77. The Five-Year Plan which focused on the Green Revolution in India:

A) Second Five-Year Plan B) Third Five-Year Plan

C) Fourth Five-Year Plan D) Fifth Five-Year Plan

Ans: B) Third Five-Year Plan

78. Which of the following is a key performance indicator for assessing urban development

programs?

A) Urban area size only B) Quality of life and accessibility to services

C) Population density D) Number of industries

Ans: B) Quality of life and accessibility to services

79. Which of the following types of urban centers is characterized by a central business

district (CBD)?

A) Suburban areas B) Small towns

C) Metropolitan areas D) Rural villages

Ans: C) Metropolitan areas

80. Assertion (A) : The concept of growth foci in regional planning emphasizes the role

of small, strategic investments.

Reason (R) : Growth foci cannot catalyze local development and enhance the

overall regional economy.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: C) A is true, but R is false.

81. The type of urban center which primarily serves as a regional economic hub and offers

a wide range of services:

A) Village B) Town C) City D) Megacity

Ans: C) City

82. A Megalopolis is best described as:

A) A small town with limited economic activity

B) A large city with a population exceeding 10 million

C) A chain of roughly adjacent metropolitan areas

D) A city known for its cultural heritage

Ans: C) A chain of roughly adjacent metropolitan areas

83. Assertion (A): A cultural city is defined as an urban center primarily focused on arts,

heritage, and tourism.

Reason (R): These cities often lack economic diversity and primarily rely on

cultural industries.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: C) A is true, but R is false.

84. The urban land use model which focuses on the social and economic segregation of

urban spaces:

A) Sector Model B) Multiple Nuclei Model

C) Concentric Zone Model D) Urban Realms Model

Ans: B) Multiple Nuclei Model

85. Losch's theory emphasizes the role of:

A) Physical geography in shaping urban form

B) Market demand in determining industrial location

C) Government regulations in urban planning

D) Transportation networks as the primary factor in urban growth

Ans: B) Market demand in determining industrial location

86. In urban morphology, the term "edge city" refers to:

A) A central business district located at the periphery of a city

B) An area of a city undergoing significant urban renewal

C) A city characterized by a high density of historical buildings

D) A newly developed urban area that has a large concentration of businesses,

office spaces and often located near highways.

Ans: D) A newly developed urban area that has a large concentration of businesses,

office spaces and often located near highways.

87. The urban land use model which emphasizes the importance of transportation routes in

shaping city growth:

A) Concentric Zone Model B) Sector Model

C) Multiple Nuclei Model D) Urban Realms Model

Ans: B) Sector Model

88. In urban planning, the "counter-urbanization" phenomenon refers to:

A) The migration of people from rural areas to urban centers

B) The movement of populations from urban areas to rural or suburban regions

C) The revitalization of urban neighborhoods

D) The spatial distribution of economic activities in metropolitan areas

Ans: B) The movement of populations from urban areas to rural or suburban regions

89. Gentrification often leads to:

A) Improved housing quality and services in previously neglected neighborhoods

B) Increased affordable housing options for low-income residents

C) The immediate displacement of all existing residents without compensation

D) A decrease in property values and neighborhood investments

Ans: A) Improved housing quality and services in previously neglected neighborhoods

90. Match List I with List II

List I – (Rivers) List II - (Sources )

a. Godavari 1. the Brahmagiri Hills

b. Krishna 2. theAmarkantak Plateau.

c. Narmada 3. Trimbakeswar.

d. Cauvery 4. Mahabaleswar

A) a -1, b-2, c-3, d-4 B) a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

C) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1 D) a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3

Ans: C) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1

91. Which of the following best illustrates the ‘Rimland Theory’s influence in global

politics?

A) The Cold War competition for influence in coastal areas of Asia, Europe, and the

Middle East

B) The control of central Europe during World War II

C) The naval arms race between Britain and Germany in the early 20th century

D) The spread of communism through the interior regions of China

Ans: A) The Cold War competition for influence in coastal areas of Asia, Europe, and the

Middle East

92. The "Law of Diminishing Returns" is often applied in ---- geography.

A) Economic B) Physical C) Political D) Cultural

Ans: A) Economic

93. The "Heartland Theory" in political geography was developed by:

A) Alfred Weber B) Halford Mackinder

C) Carl Sauer D) Walter Christaller

Ans: B) Halford Mackinder

94. ----- approach in geography focuses on the analysis of spatial patterns and the

relationships between various phenomena.

A) Deterministic B) Regional

C) Behavioral D) Quantitative

Ans: B) Regional

95. The "Quantitative Revolution" in geography emphasized:

A) The use of mathematical and statistical techniques

B) The study of historical events

C) Qualitative descriptions of places

D) The rejection of regional geography

Ans: A) The use of mathematical and statistical techniques

96. Geography as a discipline is classified as:

A) A natural science

B) A social science

C) Both a natural and social science

D) A purely technical field

Ans: C) Both a natural and social science

97. Assertion (A): Environmental determinism suggests that the physical

environment shapes human societies and cultural development.

Reason (R): Human beings have no ability to modify or adapt to their

environment.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: C) A is true, but R is false.

98. Who among the following is known for the "Concentric Zone Model" in urban

geography?

A) Walter Christaller B) Ernest Burgess

C) Carl O. Sauer D) Carl Ritter

Ans: B) Ernest Burgess

99. Identify the correct statement:

A) The Central Place Theory focuses on the distribution of agricultural land.

B) The Gravity Model explains the relationship between landforms and tectonic

activity.

C) The Sector Model explains urban growth along transportation routes.

D) The Demographic Transition Model explains the spatial distribution of services.

Ans: C) The Sector Model explains urban growth along transportation routes.

100. The "Gravity Model" in geography is used to:

A) Study the formation of landmasses

B) Predict interaction between two places based on their size and distance

C) Measure the Earth's gravitational field

D) Explain tectonic plate movements

Ans: B) Predict interaction between two places based on their size and distance

101. The study of patterns and processes related to the Earth's surface is known as:

A) Geomorphology B) Biogeography

C) Cartography D) Spatial analysis

Ans: D) Spatial analysis

102. The concept of "Possibilism" in geography was developed by:

A) Carl Ritter B) Paul Vidal de la Blache

C) Friedrich Ratzel D) William Morris Davis

Ans: B) Paul Vidal de la Blache

103. Identify the correct sequence of Himalayan Peaks from West to East:

B) Paul Vidal de la Blache

B) Annapurna, Nanga Parbat, Dhaulagiri, Mt.Everest

C) Nanga Parbat, Mt.Everest, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri

D) Dhaulagiri, Nanga Parbat, Mt.Everest, Annapurna

Ans: B) Paul Vidal de la Blache

104. The purpose of models in geography:

A) Are primarily used to simplify complex spatial phenomena for better understanding and prediction.

B) Are used exclusively in human geography to analyze urban systems and economic activities.

C) Are static representations that cannot account for temporal changes in spatial relationships.

D) Focus only on the physical processes like climate systems and tectonic movements.

Ans: A) Are primarily used to simplify complex spatial phenomena for better understanding and prediction.

105. Regarding Tobler’s First Law of Geography, which following statement best explains

its relevance to spatial analysis?

A) It suggests that all spatial processes are equally distributed across space.

B) It explains that the interaction between two locations decreases as the distance between them increases.

C) It argues that geographical phenomena are not related to each other, regardless of proximity.

D) It applies only to human geography and ignores physical processes.

Ans: B) It explains that the interaction between two locations decreases as the distance between them increases.

106. According to Rimland Theory, the areas crucial for global power are:

A) The central landmass of Eurasia

B) The coastal fringes of Eurasia, including Europe, the Middle East, and

Southeast Asia

C) The Arctic and Antarctic regions

D) The Pacific islands and Australia

Ans: B) The coastal fringes of Eurasia, including Europe, the Middle East, and

Southeast Asia

107. The word "Geography" is derived from:

A) Latin B) Sanskrit C) Greek D) Arabic

Ans: C) Greek

108. Which of the following is considered a major human race based on early anthropological classification?

A) Indo-European B) Mongoloid

C) Finno-Ugric D) Austroasiatic

Ans: B) Mongoloid

109. Which of the following is true about mass movements?

A) Mass movements are caused only by tectonic activity and earthquakes

B) Mass movements, such as landslides and rockfalls, are driven primarily by

gravity and occur on slopes

C) Mass movements are slow processes that do not significantly alter the

landscape

D) Mass movements are limited to regions with heavy rainfall and volcanic

activity

Ans: B) Mass movements, such as landslides and rockfalls, are driven primarily by

gravity and occur on slopes

110. Which of the following best describes the Tetrahedron theory related to Earth's shape

and structure?

A) The Earth’s crust is divided into four large, rigid plates that move

independently

B) The Earth's shape approximates a tetrahedron due to the contraction of the

Earth's surface, which creates uneven pressure and geological features

C) The Earth's core is composed of four distinct layers that influence plate

tectonic activity

D) The Earth’s magnetic field is shaped like a tetrahedron, affecting the

distribution of landmasses

Ans: B) The Earth's shape approximates a tetrahedron due to the contraction of the

Earth's surface, which creates uneven pressure and geological features

111. Assertion (A): Sea-floor spreading is an important process in the formation of new oceanic crust.

Reason (R): Sea-floor spreading occurs when tectonic plates converge and push molten material upward at mid-ocean ridges.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: C) A is true, but R is false.

112. Identify the statements which is correct about the geological timescale:

A) The Paleozoic Era is the most recent era in the geological timescale.

B) The Mesozoic Era is known as the "Age of Mammals."

C) The Cenozoic Era began after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

D) The Precambrian Eon is the shortest time period in Earth's history.

Ans: C) The Cenozoic Era began after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

113. Penck’s theory of erosion differs from Davis’s cycle of erosion, as Penck:

A) Proposes that erosion happens at a constant rate over time, regardless of tectonic activity.

B) Emphasizes that erosion and uplift occur simultaneously, leading to a continuous shaping of the landscape.

C) Focuses only on the role of rivers in the erosion process, excluding other agents like glaciers and wind.

D) Suggests that landscapes reach an equilibrium state and remain unchanged over time.

Ans: B) Emphasizes that erosion and uplift occur simultaneously, leading to a continuous shaping of the landscape.

114. Which of the following combinations correctly identifies the factors influencing the

salinity of ocean water in different regions?

A) Higher salinity is typically found in equatorial regions due to intense evaporation,

while lower salinity is common in Polar Regions due to freshwater input from

melting ice.

B) Salinity is consistently higher in coastal areas due to river input, which dilutes the

seawater.

C) Tropical areas consistently have lower salinity due to the abundance of rainfall

and river runoff, while subtropical regions experience higher salinity due to

evaporation.

D) Salinity levels are uniform across all oceans and do not vary significantly due to

temperature or geographic features.

Ans: A) Higher salinity is typically found in equatorial regions due to intense evaporation,

while lower salinity is common in Polar Regions due to freshwater input from

melting ice.

115. Identify the statement which correctly reflects the significance of ocean deposits and

their characteristics:

A) Pelagic sediments are primarily composed of minerals eroded from

continental landmasses and do not contribute to ocean floor features.

B) Biogenic sediments, formed from the remains of marine organisms, can

significantly influence the composition of oceanic crust and nutrient cycles.

C) Ocean deposits are uniformly distributed across all ocean basins, exhibiting

no variation based on geographic features or biological activity.

D) The distribution of ocean deposits is mainly influenced by tidal forces, with

limited impact from ocean currents and sedimentation processes.

Ans: B) Biogenic sediments, formed from the remains of marine organisms, can

significantly influence the composition of oceanic crust and nutrient cycles.

116. The climatic classification system which divides climates based on temperature and precipitation is:

A) Thornthwaite B) Köppen

C) Holdridge D) Trewartha

Ans: B) Köppen

117. Assertion (A): The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that influences the climate of the eastern United States.

Reason (R) : It brings warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic, affecting weather patterns and temperatures.

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.

Ans: A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

118. Which of the following is not a type of precipitation?

A) Rain B) Snow C) Hail D) Fog

Ans: D) Fog

119. Identify the statement which accurately explains the concept of ocean stratification and

its implications:

A) Ocean stratification refers to the uniform distribution of temperature and

salinity across all ocean depths, leading to a homogenous water column.

B) The layering of ocean water, influenced by temperature and salinity, creates

distinct biological habitats and affects nutrient distribution.

C) Stratified waters do not significantly impact marine ecosystems, as all

organisms are uniformly distributed regardless of depth.

D) The absence of stratification in the ocean leads to increased nutrient cycling

and higher productivity in surface waters.

Ans: B) The layering of ocean water, influenced by temperature and salinity, creates

distinct biological habitats and affects nutrient distribution.

120. The Southern Oscillation refers to:

A) Changes in ocean currents

B) Variations in atmospheric pressure over the Pacific Ocean

C) Seasonal changes in temperature

D) The tilt of the Earth's axis

Ans:B) Variations in atmospheric pressure over the Pacific Ocean

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1. Fill in the blanks with suitable article.________ university in which she is studying is one of the best universities in the world.

2. Find out the correct answer from the following sentences.

3. Choose the correct question tag from the following.

4. Which is the correct passive voice of the sentence Ram is eating a mango ?

5. Fill in the blanks with correct phrasal verb of the word given in the bracket.The meeting was ______ (cancelled) because of some personal issues of the manager.

6. Choose the correct antonym of the word ‘luminous’.

7. Choose the word with correct spelling.

8. Fill in the blanks with suitable modal verb.Policemen ______ wear Khaki.

9. Fill in the blanks with suitable idiom from the following.The announcer announces that it is time to _______ the programme.

10. Fill in the blanks using correct preposition.The boutique is situated ______ the city centre.

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1. Fill in the blanks with suitable article.
________ university in which she is studying is one of the best universities in the world.

5. Fill in the blanks with correct phrasal verb of the word given in the bracket.
The meeting was ______ (cancelled) because of some personal issues of the manager.

8. Fill in the blanks with suitable modal verb.
Policemen ______ wear Khaki.

9. Fill in the blanks with suitable idiom from the following.
The announcer announces that it is time to _______ the programme.

10. Fill in the blanks using correct preposition.
The boutique is situated ______ the city centre.