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1. The phenomenon of 'October heat' is 4. The 'Living Planet Report' is released by:
characterized by which of the following? (a) International Union for Conservation of
Nature
1. Strengthening of monsoon trough over
(b) United Nations Framework Convention
northern plains
2. High temperature on Climate Change
(c) World Wildlife Fund
3. Cloudy skies and heavy rainfall
(d) United Nations Educational, Scientific
Select the correct answer using the code
and Cultural Organization
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
5. Nobel Prize 2016 for Economic Sciences has
(b) 1 and 3 only been awarded for which of the following?
(c) 2 only (a) For the study of contracts and human
(d) 1, 2 and 3 behaviour in business.
(b) For the work on consumption, poverty
2. "These plains lie between Chota Nagpur
and welfare to help governments to
Plateau on the west and Ganges Delta on the
improve policy making
east. They are known for large mineral (c) For the empirical analysis of asset
deposits. The Bhagirathi, Damodar, and prices.
Ajay rivers meander across the plains. (d) For the analysis of market power and
The above description relates to which of the regulations
following plains?
(a) Bhur Plains 6. Which of the following regions is/are
correctly matched with the rivers?
(b) Rarh plains
1. Bundelkhand : Ganga
(c) Betlands
2. Vidarbha : Wainganga
(d) Utkal Plains
3. Rayalseema : Dakshin Ganga
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
3. Consider the following pairs:
(a) 1 and 2 only
Place Bank of river
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. Hampi : Godavari
(c) 3 only
2. Ujjain : Shipra
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Puri : Mahanadi
Which of the pairs given above is/are 7. Sir Creek a disputed region between India
correctly matched? and Pakistan is:
(a) 1 only (a) a coral island
(b) 3 only (b) a volcanic island

(c) 2 and 3 only (c) a tidal estuary

(d) a backwater lagoon
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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8. Consider the following pairs: 11. With reference to African Asian Rural
Hill Stations Ranges/States Development Organization (AARDO),

1. Darjeeling : Shiwalik consider the following statements:

1. It is an autonomous, inter-governmental
2. Dharamshala : Himadri
organization, for promoting cooperation
3. Shimla : Kailash
for rural development in Asia African
Which of the pairs given above is/are
region.
correct? 2. India is one of its founder members.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 3. It is headquartered in New Delhi.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2 only correct?

(d) None (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
9. Which of the following statement
(d) 1, 2 and 3
is not correct ?
(a) Soil salinity is the result of over 12. The Global Competitiveness Index is
irrigation in canal irrigated areas. released by:
(b) Saline soils can be treated through (a) International Monetary Fund
leaching and sub-surface drainage (b) World Bank

techniques. (c) World Economic Forum

(d) World Trade Organization
(c) Gypsum is mixed with the soils to
reduce salinity.
13. "It is found in the north-western Himalayas
(d) Chinaberry and Poplar species are salt
and in the Kashmir valley. Its twigs are used
tolerant plants for making baskets and wood for cricket
bats."
10. Indian Standard Meridian passes through Which of the following trees is best
which of the following states in India? characterized by the above passage?

1. Uttar Pradesh (a) Deodar

(b) Spruce
2. Madhya Pradesh
(c) White Willow
3. Orissa
(d) Walnut
4. Tamil Nadu
Select the correct answer using the code 14. The Habitat series of conferences organized
given below. by United Nations deal with:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) Climate Change
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) Sustainable Urban Development

(c) 2 and 4 only (c) Wildlife Crime and Conservation

(d) Human Rights and Peacekeeping
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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15. Duar formations are the features of which of 18. With reference to Kashmir's Red Stag or
the following? Hangul, consider the following statements:
(a) Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas 1. It has been recently classified as
(b) Aravalli range 'critically endangered' by IUCN.

(c) Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas 2. It is listed under Schedule-I of the Indian

(d) Kashmir Himalayas Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

3. It is known for its famous musk

16. With reference to the tributaries of Ganga, fragrance.

consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are

1. Both Alaknanda and Bhagirathi correct?

originate from Satopanth glacier. (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only
2. Kali Ganga joins Alaknanda at Karna
(c) 2 and 3 only
Prayag.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Son is the longest left bank tributary of
Ganga
19. Project insight is an initiative to:
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) detect tax evaders using technology
correct?
(b) promote the study of basic science in
(a) 1 and 2 only
higher education
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) study the effect of gravitational waves
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) analyze the data from socio-economic
(d) None of the above
census of India

17. With reference to the recently launched

20. With reference to Patland plateau, consider
Mining Surveillance System, consider the
the following statements:
following statements:
1. They are found in Chotanagpur plateau
1. It is a satellite based system to monitor region.
illegal mining activity using remote 2. They are best suitable for cotton and
sensing detection technology. tobacco cultivation.
2. It has been launched under the Digital 3. They frequently undergo process of
India Programme. laterisation.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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21. Consider the following statements: 24. Which of the following agencies has
1. Southern slopes in Himalayan region are launched India's first 'Agricultural Marketing
and Farmer Friendly Reforms Index'?
covered with thick vegetation cover as
(a) Union Ministry of Agriculture
compared to their northern slopes.
(b) NITI Ayog
2. Eastern slopes of the Western Ghats are (c) Food Corporation of India
covered with thick vegetation cover as (d) Small Farmers Agriculture Business
Consortium
compared to their western slopes.
Which of the above statements is/are not
25. Consider the following statements with
correct? respect to distribution of rainfall across the
(a) 1 only drainage systems:
(b) 2 only 1. The Arabian Sea drainage receives less
rainfall.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. The Bay of Bengal drainage receives
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
rainfall both from South-west and North-
east monsoons.
22. 'Aryaman' and 'Atulya' are: Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
(a) fast Patrol Vehicles inducted in the
(a) 1 only
Indian Coast Guard.
(b) 2 only
(b) warships commissioned in the Indian (c) Both 1 and 2
Navy (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) indigenously built Light Combat
26. Sagar Port Project is an initiative for:
Aircrafts
(a) developing deep sea port at Sagar
(d) short range multi barrel rocket systems
Islands
(b) initiating port led development
23. Which among the following are related to (c) promoting cultural ties through sea ports

mature stage of a river? (d) exploring the possibility of dry ports in

India
1. Duns
2. Bhangar 27. Consider the following pairs:
3. Khadar Name in Tibet River
4. Bhabar 1. Tsangpo : Brahmputra
2. Singi Khamban : Indus
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Langchen Khambab : Satluj
given below.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 and 4 only correctly matched?
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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28. Match the fault lines in List I with the ranges 31. India's first Medipark, a manufacturing
in List II. cluster in the medical technology sector, will
List I : List II
be set up in:
1. Main Central Thrust : Himalayas
(a) Gujarat
2. Great Boundary Fault : Aravallis
(b) Maharashtra
3. Halflong Thrust : Naga Hills
Which of the pairs given above are correctly (c) Tamil Nadu

matched? (d) Himachal Pradesh

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
32. Consider the following statements:
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. Himalayas have more diverse vegetation
(d) 1, 2 and 3
as compared to Western Ghats

29. Which among the following is/are part of 2. Himalayas have grasslands whereas

Ramsar sites in India? Western Ghats do not have grasslands.

1. Loktak lake Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Wular lake correct?
3. Harike lake
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only
given below.
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 33. Arrange the following rivers in decreasing

order of their catchment areas in India.

30. The river originates in the trans-Himalayas.
1. Ganga
It is a tributary of Ghaghra and forms the
2. Indus
boundary between Nepal and Kumaon.
Pancheswor Multipurpose Project will be 3. Brahmaputra

jointly developed by India and Nepal on this 4. Kaveri

river. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the following rivers is described
given below.
above?
(a) 1-3-2-4
(a) Gandak
(b) 1-2-3-4
(b) Kosi
(c) Kali (c) 3-1-2-4

(d) Pindar (d) 2-1-3-4

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34. Consider the following statements: 37. Which one of the following pairs of islands
1. It has been identified as one of the last
is separated from each other by the 'Eight
remaining habitats of cheetah in India.
2. It is located in the Rann of Kutch Degree Channel?
3. Pastoralist communities of (a) Andaman and Nicobar
Maldharis such as the Hingora, Jat, Ker
(b) Nicobar and Sumatra
and Mutwa live here.
The above description relates to which of the (c) Maldives and Lakshadweep
following? (d) Sumatra and Java
(a) Banni Grasslands Reserve
(b) Sultanpur National Park
(c) Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary 38. Consider the following pairs:
(d) Eravikulam National Park Plants Medicinal property
1. Sarpagandha : blood pressure
35. In northwestern India, some weak temperate
cyclones from the Mediterranean sea cause 2. Neem : anti-diabetic
rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and 3. Tulsi : cough and cold
western Uttar Pradesh. The amount of
Which of the pairs given above is/are
rainfall though mere but is beneficial for
1. kharif crop cultivation correctly matched?
2. maintaining the flow in Himalayan (a) 1 and 2 only
rivers during summers
(b) 2 only
3. pleasant weather conditions in northern
India (c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 39. Which of the following are correctly
(c) 1 and 3 only arranged from West to East?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Srinagar, Amarnath, Kargil, Leh.

36. Which of the following best describes the (b) Kargil, Srinagar, Leh, Amarnath
recently launched Urja Ganga Project? (c) Srinagar, Amarnath, Leh, Kargil
(a) It aims to provide piped cooking gas to
(d) Amarnath, Srinagar, Kargil, Leh
households of eastern region of the
country.
(b) It seeks to promote clean energy fuel in 40. India's first international arbitration centre
cities located at the banks of river
has been recently inaugurated at:
Ganga.
(c) It aims to encourage the exploration of (a) Delhi
natural gas in the Ganga river basin. (b) Mumbai
(d) It aims to provide electrification to rural
(c) Kolkata
habitations located alongside river
Ganga. (d) Chennai

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41. Which of the following geological events 44. With reference to river Godavari, consider
have affected the drainage system in the following statements:
Peninsular India? 1. The Godavari basin extends over states
1. Subsidence of the western flank of the
of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh,
Peninsula
Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
2. Upheaval of the Himalayas
2. It originates in Trimbakeshwar of Nasik.
3. Slight tilting of the Peninsular block
3. Rivers Koyna and Indravati are its
from northwest to the southeastern
important tributaries.
direction.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the following statements given

given below. above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

42. With reference to Cuddapah rock system in

45. The Kigali Agreement, recently seen in
India, consider the following statements:
news, is related to:
1. These are the first rock systems to occur
(a) Montreal Protocol
in India.
2. The metallic content in the ores of (b) Paris Agreement

Cuddapah rocks are low and often (c) Kyoto Protocol

uneconomical for extraction. (d) Cartagena Protocol
3. These are primarily found in the north
eastern states. 46. 'A drainage pattern formed by a faulted and
Which of the statements given above is/are jointed landscape, directing stream courses
correct?
in patterns of right-angle turns. It is irregular
(a) 1 and 3 only
and its tributary streams are neither much
(b) 2 only
longer nor much parallel as characterised by
(c) 2 and 3 only
a drainage pattern found in the Vindhyan
(d) 1, 2 and 3
mountains.'

43. Which of the following countries has never The above description is best suited for
joined the Non-Proliferation Treaty? which of the following drainage patterns?
(a) USA (a) Dendritic drainage
(b) Russia (b) Trellis drainage
(c) China
(c) Rectangular drainage
(d) India
(d) Annular drainage
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47. With reference to Indian Forest Survey 50. With reference to forests in India, consider
Report, 2015, consider the following the following statements:
statements: 1. The per capita forest land in India is
1. Lakshadweep has the highest forest higher than the world average.
cover in percentage terms. 2. The annual productivity of the Indian
2. All north eastern states have more than forests is highest in the world.
75 per cent forest cover. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Data for the report is collected from the correct?
indigenous Resource sat - II satellite. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
51. Arrange the following countries in the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
increasing order of length of India's border
shared with them:
48. Which among the following are classified as
1. Bangladesh
minor forest produce?
2. China
1. Timber
2. Bamboo 3. Myanmar
3. Gums and Resins 4. Afghanistan
4. Ivory Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1-2-3-4
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1-3-2-4
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2-1-4-3
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 2-1-3-4
(d) 3 and 4 only
52. With reference to Duns, consider the
49. Which of the following statements regarding following statements:
the Northern plains of India is/are correct? 1. These are longitudinal valley lying
1. It was originally developed as geo- between lesser Himalaya and the
synclinal depression. Shiwaliks.
2. They are the youngest physiographic 2. They form a watershed between the
feature of India. Yamuna and Ganges river systems.
3. These plains are formed by alluvial 3. They are known for cultivation of oats
deposits brought by the river systems of
and lychees.
Indus and Ganga only.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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53. Which among the following rivers flow 57. With reference to Black earths or
through Assam? Chernozem soils of Ukraine and Black Soils
1. Barak of India, which of the following statements
2. Lohit is/are correct?
3. Dihang 1. Both are rich in calcium.
4. Subansiri 2. Both are unleached soils.
5. Kameng 3. Both attribute their color to humus.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
given below.
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 3 only

54. Antarctic Circumpolar Expedition, has been (d) 1, 2 and 3

launched to:
(a) study all major islands in the Antarctic 58. Consider the following pairs:
ocean Waterfalls State
(b) explore the possibility of discovering oil 1. Barakana : Odisha
reserves in Antarctica 2. Duduma : Andhra Pradesh
(c) encourage deep ice core drilling for 3. Jog : Karnataka
exploration of fossils Which of the pairs given above is/are
(d) establish permanent research stations of correct?
all P5 nations. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
55. Indira Point is located in: (c) 3 only
(a) Andaman group islands (d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) Nicobar group islands
(c) Laccadive group islands
59. With regard to 'kankar' layer present in arid
(d) Minicoy group islands
soils , consider the following statements:
1. They are formed due to high calcium
56. Which of the following animals are found in
content.
Nilgiri Biosphere reserve?
2. They are formed at top layer due to
1. Rhino
2. Elephant capillary action.
3. Tiger 3. No cultivation is possible at all due to
4. Lion-tailed macaque the presence of kankar layer in the soils.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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60. The break in monsoon in various regions of 63. Consider the following statements regarding
India is due to which of the following a 'Protected Area':
reasons? 1. It falls in the tri-point of Rajasthan,
1. Winds blowing parallel to the west Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
coast. 2. It hosts critically endangered species
2. Withdrawal of westerly jet streams from
such as Gharial, the Red-crowned Roof
the northern plains.
Turtle and the Ganges River Dolphin.
3. Development of anti cyclonic conditions
3. The headquarter of the sanctuary is
over the northern plains.
situated at Morena in Uttar Pradesh.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. Which of the following sanctuaries is best
(a) 1 only described by the above mentioned
(b) 1 and 2 only statements?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) National Chambal Sanctuary
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Palpur Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Sanjay Gandhi National Park
61. With reference to UN Human Rights (d) Pench National Park
Council, consider the following statements:
1. All members of the United Nations are 64. Syntaxial bend is associated with which of
its ex-officio members.
the following geographical features in India?
2. It does not have the authority to take
(a) Northern plains
action on the violating country.
(b) Himalayas
3. Russia and Syria are not its members.
(c) Deccan Plateau
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (d) Central highlands
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 65. With reference to forest fires in India,
(c) 1 and 3 only consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. In the last five years, Uttarakhand has
registered the maximum incidents of
62. With regard to social forestry, consider the forest fires.
following statements: 2. Forest fires in India usually peak during
1. It refers to the management and the dry months of December and
protection of forests and Afforestation
January.
on barren lands.
3. As a natural process, they help forests by
2. It aims at protecting flora and fauna
promoting flowering and seedling
endemic to the forests through
establishment.
community forestry.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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66. With reference to the recently launched 69. Which of the following river has a
Indian Bridge Management System, consider superimposed drainage pattern ?
the following statements: (a) Damodar
1. It has been developed to create an (b) Jhelum
(c) Narmada
inventory of all the bridges and
(d) Cauvery
curvelets.
2. Each bridge will be assigned a Socio-
70. Point Nemo is:
Economic Bridge Rating Number to (a) the furthest point from land on Earth.
assess its contribution to socio-economic (b) a point in space where gravitational
activities. waves are studied
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) a steady point in the night sky used for
correct? navigation
(a) 1 only (d) lowest point on the ocean floor
(b) 2 only
71. Which of the following statements regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2
red and yellow soil is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. They are mainly found in the areas with
low precipitation.
67. With reference to natural vegetation, Sholas 2. They develop from crystalline igneous
are: rocks.
(a) tropical montane forests of southern 3. They are widely cut as bricks for use in
India. house construction.
(b) tropical deciduous forests of central Select the correct answer using the code
India. given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) mangrove species found in Sundarbans.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) temperate forests of hilly regions of
(c) 1 only
southern India.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

68. With reference to the newly launched 72. Consider the following pairs:
Regional Connectivity scheme, Ude Desh ka Pass Significance
Aam Nagrik, consider the following Mintaka Tri junction of India-China
1.
statements: Pass and Afghanistan border.
(a) It aims to reserve a minimum number of Connects Ladakh with
2. Chang-La
subsidized seats for short distance Tibet
Connects Ladakh region of
flights.
3. Aghil Pass India with the Xinjiang
(b) It aims to launch a new subsidized
Province of China.
airlines on lines of garib rath trains.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(c) It aims to facilitate free rail trips to correctly matched?
persons from belonging to economically (a) 1 only
weaker sections. (b) 2 only
(d) It will provide incubation centres for (c) 1 and 2 only
proliferation of start ups. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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73. Which of the following Indian rivers are 77. Consider the following pairs:
antecedent in nature? Region State
1. Indus 1. Yanam : Andhra Pradesh
2. Ganga
2. Karaikal : Kerela
3. Satluj
3. Mahe : Tamil Nadu
4. Narmada
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

74. Which among the following cities will never 78. Which of the following diseases
get the vertical rays of the Sun all throughout is/are not vector borne diseases?
the year?
1. Dengue
(a) New Delhi
2. Chikunguniya
(b) Mumbai
3. Tuberculosis
(c) Kolkata
4. Japanese Encephalitis
(d) Chennai
Select the correct answer using the code

75. Which of the following countries recently given below.

quit its membership to the Commonwealth? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) South Sudan (b) 3 only
(b) Maldives (c) 3 and 4 only
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) None
(d) Pakistan

79. Consider the following pairs:

76. It is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the
National Passes
southwest and by the Nal Basin in the north
Highways Through
east. Mt. Girnar which is the highest point
1. NH 9 Karnataka
here is believed to be of volcanic origin. Gir
2. NH 13 Punjab
National Park located in the southern part
3. NH 10 Assam
contains the last wild Indian lions.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
The above description relates to which of the
correct?
following?
(a) Kuchch Peninsula (a) 1 only

(b) Kathiawar Peninsula (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) Konkan Plains (c) 3 only

(d) Utkal Plains (d) 2 and 3 only

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80. Leaders' Retreat 2016 Outcome Document, 84. Which of the following conditions is/are
recently released is related to the affairs of: present in the areas where peaty soil is
(a) SCO found?
(b) BIMSTEC 1. Heavy rainfall
(c) ASEAN 2. Poor vegetation growth
(d) SAARC 3. Abundant humus
Select the correct answer using the code
81. Tendu, amaltas, bel and khair are common given below.

trees found in which type of vegetation? (a) 1 and 2 only

(a) Dry Deciduous forest (b) 1 and 3 only

(b) Montane forest (c) 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Evergreen forests
(d) Semi Evergreen forest
85. Consider the following pairs:
Local Name Soil
82. Consider the following pairs:
1. Regur Black Soil
Peaks State
2. Usara Saline Soil
1. Kamet : Arunachal Pradesh
3. Kari Peaty Soil
2. Mahendragiri : Odisha
Which of the pairs given above is/are
3. Guru Shikhar : Madhya Pradesh
correctly matched?
Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correctly matched?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 86. Consider the following statements with
regard to Eastern Hills:
83. The peculiar feature of this Jet stream 1. At the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas take
associated with Indian Monsoon is reversal a sudden southward bend and form a
in direction with the onset of the summer series of comparatively low hills .
monsoon. It strengthens permanent high near 2. The famous Valley of flowers is situated
Madagascar and also helps to drive S-W in this region.
monsoons towards India at a greater pace 3. Manipur located in the region is referred
and intensity. to as the Molasses basin.
The above description relates to which of the Which of the statements given above is/are
following? correct?
(a) Tropical easterly jet stream (a) 1 only
(b) Tropical westerly jet stream (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Somali Jet stream (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) African Easterly jet (d) 1, 2 and 3

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87. With reference to the newly established, 90. Which of the following pairs are correctly
World's Largest Marine Park, consider the matched?
following statements: River Rises from
1. It will include the area of Ross Sea 1. Indus : Bokhar Chu Glaxier
around Antarctica. 2. Satluj : Tso Moriri Lake
2. It is the first marine park created in 3. Ravi : Rakas Lake
international waters. Select the correct answer using the code
3. It has been established by Commission given below.
for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine (a) 1 only
Living Resources (CCAMLR). (b) 1 and 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only 91. Consider the following statements with
(c) 2 and 3 only respect to 'Chos':
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. They are seasonal hill streams in the
plains of Punjab and Haryana.
88. The BRICS Contingent Reserve
2. They bring silt and clay adding to the
Arrangement which recently became
fertility of soil.
operational is a mechanism to:
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Deploy reserve contingent forces for UN
correct?
peace keeping missions.
(a) 1 only
(b) Provide for special forces for against
(b) 2 only
terrorist activities in BRICS countries.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Deal with economic crisis by providing
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
short term liquidity.
(d) Enhance the strength of paramilitary
92. 'Madakas' , 'Pemghara' and 'Johads' are
forces within each member nation.
techniques of:
(a) soil conservation
89. Consider the following statements:
(b) forest conservation
1. It originates in western ghats.
(c) water conservation
2. The river carries water throughout the
(d) climate change conservation
year with comparatively less fluctuation
than the other Peninsular rivers.
3. It passes through Karnataka and Tamil 93. Vayoshreshtha Samman, is awarded by the

Nadu, emptying in the Bay of Bengal. Government of India to persons in service

The above mentioned features are of:

description of which of the following rivers? (a) Older persons
(a) Mahanadi (b) Disabled
(b) Krishna (c) Air Force Veterans
(c) Kaveri (d) Samaritans helping road accident
(d) Godavari victims

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94. With reference to the Deccan Trap, consider 96. With reference to the recently launched

the following statements: scheme Biotech-KISAN (Krishi Innovation

Science Application Network), consider the
1. It is made of basaltic lava flows.
following statements:
2. It extends to parts of Madhya Pradesh,
1. It aims to connect farmers with scientists
Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
to find solutions to agricultural
3. The region is deficient in ground water problems.

resources. 2. The scheme includes the Mahila

Which of the statements given above is/are Biotech- KISAN fellowships, for
training and education for women
correct?
farmers.
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. It has been launched by the Department
(b) 1 and 3 only of Agriculture.
(c) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code

(d) 1, 2 and 3 given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
95. Consider the following features of a state in
(c) 2 and 3 only
India:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It has highest hydroelectric power

potential in India. 97. Recently the Mata Prasad Committee

2. Majority of orchid species in India are submitted its report to suggest reforms in:
(a) Banking sector
found here.
(b) Agriculture marketing
3. The Great Indian Hornbill is its state
(c) Power sector
bird.
(d) Internal security
Which of the following states is

characterised by the above features? 98. Which among the following islands

(a) Uttarakhand is not located in Indian Ocean?

(a) Katchatheevu island
(b) Nagaland
(b) Pamban island
(c) Sikkim
(c) Reunion island
(d) Arunachal Pradesh (d) Cook island

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 99. Consider the following statements regarding 100. With reference to the newly constituted
wetlands in India: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board, consider
the following statements:
1. About 70% of wetland in India are under 1. It will regulate the functioning of
mangroves and lakes. insolvency professional agencies and
2. Saline expanses of Rajasthan & Gujarat utilities.
2. Apart from a chairperson, the board will
are part of the wetlands in India.
have three members from among the
3. Sambhar Lake was first wetland site in officers of the representing the union
India to be protected under Ramsar ministries of finance, corporate affairs
and law.
Convention.
3. The Governor of RBI is the ex-officio
Which of the statements given above is/are member of the board.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 3 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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