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Q1. The difference between the mean temperature of its parallel is known as ........
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Q2. Who among the following is one of the propounders of the " binary star theory '?
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Q3. The time taken by the Sun to revolve around the centre of our galaxy is
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Q4. The name of the theory put forth by Jeans and Jeffreys is.........
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Q5. Which theory makes the use of "Jig-Saw Fit" in its support?
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Q6. Which theory cites the cigar shaped arrangement of the planets in its support?
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Q7. When it is noon along 82 degree 30' E longitude along what degree of longitude it will be 6.30 am?
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Q8. Among the following states, ..........is the smallest in area.
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Q9. Blue and White Nile confluences at ........
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Q10. ASSERTION {A}: The surface winds spiral inwards upon the centre of the cyclone. REASON {R}: Air descends in the centre of the cyclone.
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Q11. Which one of the following types of erosion is responsible for the formation of Chambal Ravines?
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Q12. In which month do the equatorial westerlies set in the northern hemisphere?
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Q13. In which of the following months, the South West Monsoon brings rain in our country?
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Q14. Wladimir Koppen's (Russian/German) contribution to geography in 1884 relates to.........
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Q15. The colour of a star is an indication of its
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Q16. ............soil is found to be rich in iron and aluminium compound.
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Q17. Wladimir Koppen classified the climate into how many major types?
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Q18. Which type of precipitation is most common in the regions of steppe type of climate?
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Q19. The Dhaula Dhar ranges of mountains (white range) lies in .....
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Q20. Which climatic region receives most of its precipitation during the winter season?
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Q21. Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?
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Q22. ...........type of climate is also known as the "taiga type of climate".
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Q23. The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges of which the oldest range is
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Q24. How do we call the wind that blow throughout the year in a particular direction from high to low pressure belts?
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Q25. Among the following statements about Himalayas, which one is correct?
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Q26. Tundra type of climate is also called as ............
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Q27. "The length of its day and the tilt of its axis are almost identical to those of the earth". This is true with reference to .......
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Q28. "Abyssal" is a term that refers to the ..............
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Q29. Where does the 90 degree E ridge lie?
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Q30. Aurora Borealis occurs only in .......
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Q31. The hallmark of watershed development in the semi arid regions of India is the
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Q32. Besides Sodium Chloride, what is the other substance obtained from sea water on a commercial basis?
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Q33. What are " Potato Ores "?
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Q34. World's largest canyons occur in
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Q35. An aeroplane takes off from 30 degree North latitude, 50 degree East longitude and lands at the opposite end of the earth. Where does it land?
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Q36. ASSERTION {A}: 60 degree to 65 degree latitudes in both the hemispheres have a low pressure belt instead of high pressure. REASON {R}: The low pressure areas are permanent over oceans rather than on land.
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Q37. The origin of western disturbances occurs over ............
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Q38. Which one among the following covers the highest percentage of forest area in the world?
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Q39. The palaeomagnetic results obtained from India indicate that in the past, the Indian landmass has moved
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Q40. What is meant by "fallowing"?
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Q41. ASSERTION {A} : Laterite soils are rich in organic matter.REASON {R}: They are the coils of the tropical rain forest regions.
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Q42. Soil that ows its colour to iron oxides is ......
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Q43. Which one of the following is the continent with the highest mean elevation in the world?
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Q44. Which one of the natural region is known as the "Bread Basket" of the world?
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Q45. Which of the following major sea ports of India does not have a natural harbour?
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Q46. In respect of which of the following crops the "Green Revolution" in India had limited impact?
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Q47. The alpine vegetation in the western Himalayas is found only up to a height of 3000 meters while in the eastern Himalayas it is found up to a height of 4000 meters. The reason for this variation in the same mountain range is that
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Q48. The Ozone layer of the atmosphere is damaged by the emission of
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Q49. The main gas causing the green house effect is
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Q50. Of the following countries which one is land locked?