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1. Consider the following statements regarding Mangroves and its ability to cope with salt

1. The first line of defense for many mangroves is to prevent much of the salt from entering by filtering it

out at root level. Some species can exclude more than 90 percent of salt in seawaters

2. The leaves of many mangroves have special salt glands, which are among the most active

salt-secreting systems known

3. Another method of coping with salt is to concentrate it in bark or in older leaves which carry it with

them when they drop.

Select the correct statement[s]

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 2

2. Consider the following statements

a) Oceans of the world have finely demarcated natural boundaries.

b) Oceans of the world are all connected and merge so naturally that it is impossible to demarcate them.

c) Oceans of the world are connected but there is no intermixing of water.

d) Geographers have divided the world into seven oceans.

Which of the above statement is correct?

3. Consider the following regarding calcareous oozes

1. Globigerina and pteropod are types of calcareous oozes

2. They are found below 5000m depth.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

4. Consider the following statements w.r.t Corals

1. Corals can reproduce either sexually or asexually

2. The partnership between corals and their zooxanthellae is called symbiosis

3. The Coral Triangle, the global centre of marine biodiversity, is an area spanning Indonesia, Malaysia,

the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands.


a) 1 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

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d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Consider the following statements

1. Ocean topography is smooth, contrary to Continental topography.

2. Ocean relief is rugged with different topography like that of a continent.

3. Ocean relief cannot be explained with plate tectonics.

4. Only depositional landforms are found in oceans and not erosional .

Which of the above are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 3

c) 1,2 and 3

d) 1,3 and 4

6. Who among the following was elected as the winner of the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize that was announced

recently?

a) Angela Merkel

b) Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet

c) Pope Francis

d) International Campaign to Ban Landmines

7. Consider the following statements related to Trade and Development Report 2015 that was released by

UNCTAD recently

1. It projected that the global economy will grow at 2.5 per cent in 2015

2. India’s GDP is expected to grow at 9.5 per cent in 2015

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

8. Consider the following w.r.t Convention of Biodiversity (CBD)

1. International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is celebrated on 22 nd May

2. The theme of IDB-2015 was “Island Biodiversity”

3. CEPA Fair –the Fair on experiences and best practices in Communication, Education and Public

Awareness (CEPA is related to Biological Diversity and its Protocols.


a) Only 3

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c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Which of the following statements is not correct?

a) Mid oceanic ridge is found at diverging oceanic plate boundaries.

b) Oceanic crust at mid oceanic ridge is younger than the crust near the trenches.

c) Sea mounts are stray sub marine mountains of volcanic origin.

d) Mid oceanic ridges are formed above Benioff zone.

10. Union Cabinet recently approved the formation of which Group A service

a) Indian Skill Development Service

b) Indian Agriculture Services

c) Indian Environmental Services

d) Indian Judicial Services

11. Consider the following statements.

a) Sediments found at continental shelf are terrigenous in nature.

b) Maximum volume of sediments is found on the abyssal plane.

c) Tektites are small glassy particles having their origin in space.

d) Diatom is a kind of silicious ooze.

Which of the above statement is incorrect?

12. Consider the following statements regarding Continental Shelf:

1. It is a part of Continental crust extended in the ocean.

2. They are often marked with submarine canyons.

3. It has an average gradient of 1 o or less.

4. Continental shelves are largest on the west coast of Sumatra and chile .

Which of the statements are correct?

a) 1,2 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 3 and 4

d) All of the above

13. Which of the following states decided to establish India’s first Dolphin Community Reserve?

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Bihar

c) Assam

d) West Bengal




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14. Select the incorrect statement

a) The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) was established in 2013 to implement India’s Biological

Diversity Act (2002).

b) The NBA is a Statutory and Autonomous Body

c) It performs the function of regulatory as well as advisory body for GoI

d) Its functions includes conservation and development of area of importance from the view point of

biological diversity by declaring them as biological diversity heritage sites

15. Consider the following statements:

1. Thalwege of a river channel is almost straight in youth stage.

2. Meanders are formed when there is simultaneous deposition and erosion on opposite banks of the

river.

3. Plunge pools are formed in youth stage by the impact of waterfalls.

4. India rivers form Arcuate Deltas.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 2 and 3

b) 1 and 4

c) All of the above

d) None of the above

16. Consider the following statements regarding ocean trenches:

1. They are found at converging plate boundaries.

2. They are found along volcanic island chains.

3. As photosynthesis is not possible, No life form is found in them.

4. Due to high pressure and very low temperature, the water is in frozen state.

Choose the correct statements

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) All of the above.


1. Submarine canyons are steep sided deep valleys formed due to erosion of Abyssal plain.

2. Seamounts are underwater submarine mountains which do not reach the ocean surface.

3. Guyots are the fat topped sea mountains.

4. Deep trenches are an extension of Sub Marine Canyons

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

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b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 4

d) All of the above

18. Identify the multilateral agency that launched Operation Sophia (Phase-II) to combat Mediterranean

Migration Crisis recently

a) NATO

b) UN Peacekeeping

c) EU Naval Force

d) African Union

19. Which of the following is incorrect as per National Biodiversity Authority under Biological Diversity Act of

India?

a) The Act covers foreigners, non-resident Indians, body corporate, association or organization that is

either not incorporated in India or incorporated in India with non-Indian participation in its share capital

or management.

b) Indians and Indian institutions do not require the approval of the National Biodiversity Authority when

they engage in the access/use of biological resources and associated knowledge occurring in India

for commercial or research purposes or for the purposes of bio-survey or bio- utilisation

c) Any application for IPR based on biological resources should be approved by NBA

d) The Act includes Indian biological resources that are normally traded as commodities.

20. Instead of equator, the maximum surface temperature of ocean water is found in tropical zones (30 o N

and S latitude). Which of the following is the most appropriate explanation for this?

a) Sun is directly overhead over the tropics.

b) Hot winds from the deserts blow towards the oceans heating the surface water.

c) Vegetation at equator reflects more light than the tropical vegetation.

d) Due to low pressure the equatorial area is covered with clouds throughout the year blocking the direct

sunlight.

21. Which of the following is/are used as Anti-Knocking agent?

1. Acetaldehyde

2. Tetraethyllead

3. Ferrocene

4. Iron Pentacarbonyl

Select the correct code

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2, 3 and 4




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c) 2 and 3

d) All

22. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a) Pygmy hog is critically endangered species of a pig found in the grasslands of Madhya Pradesh.

b) Western Ghats are Ecological hotspot of India.

c) Nilgiri is a biosphere reserve

d) Kanchendzonga is a biosphere reserve found in Sikkim.

23. In what type of rocks Exfoliation dombs are best developed?

a) Granite

b) Basalt

c) Limestone

d) Sand Stone

24. Consider the statements

1. The biological demand for oxygen (BOD) increases with the increase in aquatic organisms.

2. The sudden and explosive growth of phytoplankton and algae impart green colour to the water is

known as water bloom


a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both

d) None

25. Consider the following regarding tropical rain forests:

1. The soils of these forests lack humus content.

2. It has layered vegetation.

3. These forests have thick undergrowth.


a) All of the above

b) 2 only

c) 1 and 2

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26. Match the following navigational satellites to their respective countries

1. Glonass A. Japan

2. Doris B. China

3. BeiDou C. France

4. QZSS D. Russia


a) 1-C,2-A,3-B,4-D

b) 1-C,2-A,3-D,4-B

c) 1-D,2-C,3-A,4-B

d) 1-D,2-C,3-B,4-A

27. Consider the following

1. Malaria

2. Dengue

3. Filaria

4. Diarrhoea

Which of the above is/are Vector borne diseases related with water?

a) 1 and 4

b) Only 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

28. Most of the coastal west flowing rivers are short because:

a) The coastal plains between Eastern Ghats and Arabian Sea are narrow.

b) The coastal plains between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea are narrow.

c) The coastal plains between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea are very broad.

d) The coastal plains between Eastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal are very narrow.

29. ‘Blue Baby’ Syndrome is caused by

a) Presence of nitrate in drinking water

b) Presence of sulphate in drinking water

c) Presence of excessive iron in drinking water

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1. Annular pattern is characterized by out flowing rivers, away from a central point.

2. The drainage pattern in which the rivers flow almost parallel to each other is known as parallel

drainage.

3. In radial pattern the subsequent streams follow curving or arcuate courses prior to joining the

consequent stream.

4. The drainage pattern marked by right-angled bends and right-angled junctions between tributaries and

the main stream is known as rectangular drainage.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 4


31. Which of the following organization contributed International Panel on Climate Change?

1. World Meteorological Organization

2. World Trade Organization

3. World Wildlife Fund

4. United Nations Environment Program


a) 1 and 2

b) 3 and 4

c) 1 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4

32. Consider the following statements with respect to Natural gas

1. Natural gas is a hydrocarbon mainly consisting Alkenes

2. Shale gas is a natural gas produced from Shale


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None




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33. Which of the following effects on human health are caused by ozone depletion?

1. Skin Cancer

2. Cataract

3. Sunburn

4. Dyslexia


a) 1 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) Only 1

34. Which of the following organizations released Global competitiveness report?

a) World bank

b) World trade centre

c) International monetary fund


35. Which of the following rivers forms estuaries?

1. Narmada

2. Tapi

3. Swarnarekha

4. Godavari

Select the correct option from below:

a) All of the above

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

36. Which of the following is the largest riverine island of Brahmaputra?

a) Majuli

b) Tsangpo

c) Dihang

d) Dubri

37. Which of the following group of industry does not belong to the category of core industry?

a) Tata Iron and steel industries

b) Petroleum products like Vaseline

c) Generation of hydro electricity




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1. Durban Declaration and Program of Action

2. Cancum Agreement

3. Copenhagen Accord

4. Bali Action Plan

Which of the above includes commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 2 and 3

d) All

39. In which of the following drainage patterns do the tributaries resembles branches of trees?

a) Radial pattern

b) Trellis

c) Rectangular

d) Dendritic

40. A lichen is best characterized as a symbiosis between

a) Bacteria and Fungus

b) An algae and Bacteria

c) Fungus and an algae

d) An algae and moss

41. Consider the following regarding peninsular rivers:

1. They are flowing at their base level.

2. They have seasonal streams.

3. They are highly erosive in character.

4. None of them make deltas.


a) All of them

b) 1,2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1,2 and 4




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42. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Thermal Pollution’.

1. It will decrease the metabolic activities of aquatic animals

2. Reproduction among aquatic animals will increase.

3. Bacterial activity will be limited in the water system

4. High temperature will increase the dispersion of oxygen into deeper waters thus leading to aerobic

condition.

Select the correct statement/s

a) 1, 2, 3, 4

b) 2 and 3

c) 3 and 4

d) None

43. Given below is the list of Middle Eastern cities. Arrange the following cities from right to left

1. Riyadh

2. Abu Dhabi

3. Qatar

4. Muscat

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1234

b) 2341

c) 4213

d) 4231

44. In which stage, a river shows erosive character?

1. Youth stage

2. Mature stage

3. Old stage

4. Toddler stage

Select the correct answer from the codes below:

a) 1 only

b) 1 and 2

c) 1,2 and 4

d) All of the above




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45. Consider the following statements regarding Seagrass .

1. They are non flowering plants

2. They reproduce by pollination and seeding out seeds

3. They are also used as fertilizers

4. The major seagrass meadows in India exist along the southwest coast in the lagoons of islands from

Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea.


a) 1 and 4

b) 2 and 3

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

46. Which of the following statements regarding the soils in India are correct?

1. The alluvial soils are immature and have weak profile.

2. The black soil is very retentive of moisture.

3. The red soils do not respond even to fertilizers and irrigation and gives poor yields.

4. Due to intensive leaching and low base exchange capacity, typical laterite soil generally lack fertility.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

47. Identify the countries using the codes given below


a) 1-Mauritius, 2-Maldives, 3-seychelles, 4-Socorta

b) 1-Mauritius, 2-Socorta, 3-Seychelles, 4-Maldives

c) 1-Maldives, 2-Socorta, 3-Seychelles, 4-Mauritius

d) 1-Socorta, 2-Maldives, 3-Seychelles, 4-Mauritius




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48. With reference to Vienna Convention for the protection of the ozone layer, consider the following

1. It is a legally binding agreement

2. It came into force in 1988

3. It is a multilateral agreement


a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3

49. Who referred dams as “the temples of modern India”

a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

c) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

d) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

50. Canals which are built to divert flood waters especially during rainy season and flood?

a) Perennial canals

b) Seasonal canals

c) Dry canals

d) Inundation canals

51. Consider the following with reference to Kyoto Protocol

1. Annex II countries are the industrialized countries and economies in transition

2. Annex I countries are developed countries which pay for the costs of developing countries

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both

d) None

52. Consider the following statements with respect to KISAN project

1. It is project related to help farmers regarding Agriculture finance

2. The project is for improvement in yield estimation and better planning of Crop Cutting Experiments

(CCEs), needed for crop insurance programme .


a) 1 only

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c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

53. Which of the following are missions adopted under the National Action Plan on Climate Change

(NAPCC)?

1. National Water Mission

2. National Mission on Rural Development

3. National Solar Mission

4. National Mission for Green India


a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

54. Species which are only found in some particular areas usually isolated by natural or geographical

barriers?

a) Exotic

b) Indigenous

c) Endemic

d) Extinct


1. The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Paris is also known as COP-22, the

Paris Agreement

2. Paris Agreement is a legally binding agreement and will enter into force in 2016


a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both

d) None

56. which of the following the theme of International Day of the Girl Child observed during October 2015

a) Ending Child Marriage

b) Innovating for Girl’s Education

c) Empowering Adolescent Girls: Ending the Cycle of Violence

d) The Power of Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030




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57. Which of the following is the most important reason of depletion of forest in North East India?

a) Overgrazing

b) Shifting agriculture

c) Mining activities


58. It is a mechanism defined in Article 6 of Kyoto Protocol allows a country with an emission reduction or

limitation commitment under the Kyoto Protocol (Annex B Party) to earn emission reduction units (ERUs)

from an emission-reduction or emission removal project in another Annex B Party, each equivalent to

one tonne of CO2, which can be counted towards meeting its Kyoto target. What is it?

a) Joint Implementation

b) Emission Trading

c) Clean Development Mechanism

d) None

59. What do Mundas and Santhals of Chotanagpur Plateau worship?

a) Mahua and Kadamba

b) tamarind and Mango

c) neem and Tulsi

d) Peepal and Tulsi

60. Which of the following is not correctly matched?

1. Sundarbans National Park West Bengal

2. Corbett National Park Uttar Pradesh

3. Bandhav national Park Madhya Pradesh

4. Manas Tiger Reserve Arunachal Pradesh

Select from the following

a) 2,3 and 4

b) 2 and 4

c) 1 and 3

d) 1 and 4

61. Consider the following statements with respect to Article 370

1. It refers to special status given to Hyderabad-Karnataka region

2. The article is drafted in Part XXI of the Constitution, which relates to Temporary, Transitional and

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a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None

62. Which of the following are particulate matter?

1. Asbestos fibres

2. Dust

3. Smoke

4. Soot


a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2 and 3

c) 2, 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

63. Species whose population has declined to levels from where it is likely to move to endangered category?

a) Vulnerable

b) Rare

c) Critical

d) endemic

64. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 3 October 2015 inaugurated an

Extreme Altitude Research Centre at Chang La, Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. In this context, consider

the following statements:

1. It is the world’s highest terrestrial research and development centre.

2. The centre will serve as a natural cold storage for preserving rare and endangered medical plants for

generations.


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

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65. Which of the following are non-biodegradable pollutants?

1. Municipal sewage

2. Market garbage

3. Polyethylene bags

4. Chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides


a) 1 and 3

b) 1, 2 ad 3

c) 1, 2,3 and 4

d) 3 and 4

66. Which of the following statement is incorrect?

a) Soil science is called pedology .

b) Composition of gases of air in soil is similar to the air in atmosphere.

c) Humus is finely divided, partially decomposed organic material in soil.

d) Soil colloids are negatively charged, and are helpful in holding the minerals in soil.

.

67. Which of the following are primary air pollutants?

1. Sulphur dioxide

2. Carbon monoxide

3. Smog

4. Particulate matters


a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

68. Which of the following report was recently released by IMF

a) Global competitiveness report

b) Global financial stability report

c) Global financial market report

d) Global financial credit report




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1. Photochemical smog is the classical example of primary air pollutant

2. A high concentration of sulphur dioxide in ambient air causes severe respiratory problems

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both

d) None


1. Loam is a mixture containing substantial amount of sand, silt and clay.

2. As the size of particle in soil increases, the water holding capacity of soil increases.

Select the correct statements

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2


1. Ozone

2. Carbon Monoxide

3. NOx

4. Peroxyacetyle nitrate (PAN)

Which of the given are component of Photochemical Smog?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4


1. Soil with high base status is generally very fertile.

2. Humus colloids have high capacity to hold bases hence presence of base is usually associated with

high soil fertility.

Which of these above statements are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

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73. Consider the following statements regarding vertical distribution of temperature in oceans.

1. The first layer is called homogenous layer because the temperature is uniform because of mixing of

water.

2. The layer in which the temperature rapidly decreases is called Thermocline .

3. Thermocline layer is absent in polar areas.

4. In third layer the temperature decreases slowly and then becomes constant after certain depth.

Choose the correct statement:

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 2

c) 1 ,3 and 4

d) 1,2 and 4

74. Which of the following industries use combustion control of gaseous pollutants?

1. Varnish

2. Paints

3. Fertilizers

4. Petro-chemical


a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 3 and 4

c) 1 and 2

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

75. Which of the following statement is wrong?

a) Salinity at equator is less than it is at the tropics because of higher precipitation at the equator.

b) In general salinity decreases as we move from lower latitudes to upper latitudes.

c) Salinity is higher at the mouth of the river as more minerals are added by the river water.

d) In general, Inland seas and lakes have higher salinity than open ocean .

76. Identify the element which is not a part of the hydrological cycle

a) Evaporation

b) Precipitation

c) Hydration

d) Condensation


a) Waves transport water to thousands of kilometers.

b) Size of a wave is directly propotional to the strength of the wind.




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c) The highest point of the wave is called its crest.

d) The actual motion of water beneath the wave is circular.

Which of the above statement is incorrect?


1. The periodic rise and fall of the sea level once or twice a day, due to gravitational pull of sun and

moon are called tides.

2. Tides are also known as the surges.

3. Sun’s gravitational pull to greater extent and moon’s gravitational pull to lesser extent are responsible

for tides.

Select the correct statements:

a) All of the above

b) 1 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 only

79. What are tidal currents?

a) Movement of water caused by meteorological effects (winds and atmospheric pressure change.

b) When the tide is channeled between islands or into bays and estuaries.

c) Ocean currents during spring tides.

d) When water gets onto sea shore during a tsunami.

80. Which of the following are the major sources of chloroflurocarbons (CFCs)?

1. Refrigeration units

2. Plastic foams

3. Aerosols

4. Air conditioner


a) 1, 2 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4




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81. The Union Government on 15 October 2015 flagged off the Science Express from Safderjung Railway

Station in New Delhi. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. The 2015 Science Express will be running on the Indian Rail Network as Science Express – Climate

Change Action Special (SEACS).

2. The train is a collaborative initiative of Department of Science & Technology and Ministry of

Environment, Forest & Climate Change ( MoEFCC ),


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) None


1. Unusually high and low tides occur during perigee.

2. Tidal ranges are much less during perihelion.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both

d) Neither

83. Ocean currents are like rivers flowing in the ocean. Which of the following forces influences the flow of

ocean current?

a) Solar heat

b) Winds

c) Gravity

d) All of the above


1. Coriolis force exists due to the rotation of the earth.

2. Coriolis force causes the wind in Northern hemisphere to move towards its right while it causes ocean

current in northern hemisphere to move towards its left.


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neithr 1 nor 2




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85. Recently naval exercise between the Navies of India, United States and Japan happened. The name of

the naval exercise is?

a) Hand-in-Hand Exercise

b) Malabar Exercise

c) Mitra Shakti Exercise

d) Varuna Naval Exercise


1. Ocean currents are a means to maintain heat balance on earth by taking access heat from lower

latitudes to higher latitudes.

2. Cold currents move from higher latitudes to lower latitudes while warm currents flow from lower

latitudes to upper latitudes.


a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

87. Consider the following regarding melting of ice and its effects

1. It will lower down Earth’s temperature

2. It will affect Gravity of Earth

3. Give way to release of more green house gases

Select the correct code/s

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

88. Spring tides are caused

a) As result of the moon and the sun pulling the earth gravitationally in the same direction.

b) As result of the moon and the sun pulling the earth gravitationally in the opposite direction.

c) Indention in the coast line.

d) None of the above.




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1. Swamps

2. Peatland

3. Fish Ponds

4. Rice Paddies

5. Mangroves

6. Coral Reefs

Which of them comes under WETLAND?

a) 1, 2, 4 and 5

b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6

c) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

d) 1, 3, 4 and 5

90. The distance between the earth and the moon is maximum when the moon is in?

a) Aphelion

b) Perihelion

c) Perigee

d) Apogee

91. Which of the following have the greater ability to absorb heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and assist in

Global Warming?

1. Sulphur Hexafluoride

2. Carbon Monoxide

3. Water Vapour

4. Soot

Select the correct answer using the code

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 2

92. Consider the following regarding upwelling of water.

1. It is generally seen on the eastern coast of the continents.

2. It brings cold water and nutrients to the surface of the ocean.

3. Upwelling zone is good for fishing.

4. It creates low pressure condition above the ocean surface.

Which of the above statements are correct.

a) All of the above




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b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 2 and 3

d) 1 and 4


a) Soil structure refers to the way in which soil grains are grouped together in to large masses.

b) Granular and blocky structure soils are easy to cultivate.

c) Dry clayey soils are sticky and are difficult to be worked.

d) Soils with high clay content can lack peds .

Which of the above statement is false?

94. Consider the following with reference to ‘Ocean Fertilization’

1. It is a type of climate engineering based on the purposeful introduction of nutrients to the upper ocean

to increase marine food production

2. It is used to add carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

3. Nitrogen and phosphorous fertilization is also used along with iron fertilization


a) 1 and 2

b) 1 and 3

c) 2, and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

95. Consider the following countries and their parliament

1. Shora - Afghanistan

2. Diet- Israel

3. Knesset- Japan

4. Majilis - Maldives

Select the incorrect match using the codes given below

a) Only 1

b) Only 2 and 3

c) Only 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3




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96. Consider the statements about Soil health card scheme.

1. It contains crucial information on macro nutrients in the soil, secondary nutrients, micro nutrients, and

physical parameters

2. It would increase the problem of temporary inundation.

3. It has been rolled out to check the excess use of fertilizers.

Select the correct code:

a) 1 and 2 Only

b) 1 and 3 Only

c) 2 and 3 Only

d) 3 Only

97. The Joint Training Exercise Mitra Shakti-2015 is between

a) India- Srilanka

b) India- Australia

c) India- Israel

d) India-US

98.

Consider the following statements with reference to High Risk Area in Indian Ocean

1. Recently the High Risk Area (HRA) has been pushed back from 78 degrees East longitude to the 65

degrees East longitude.

2. It is shifted away from India’s Eastern Coastline


a) Only 1

b) Only 2

c) Both

d) None

99. Arrange the following country capital from North to South

1. Moscow

2. New Delhi

3. Paris

4. Riyadh

Select the correct answer using the code given below

a) 1234

b) 1324

c) 4213

d) 2413




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100. Recently Vodafone won transfer pricing tax dispute. Consider the following w.r.t Transfer Pricing

1. If a subsidiary company sells goods to a parent company, the cost of those goods paid by the parent

to the subsidiary is the transfer price.

2. It is the setting of the price for goods and services sold between controlled legal entities within an

enterprise.

3. Transactions may include the trade of supplies or labor between departments.


a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) Only 1

d) 1, 2 and 3



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