Insights Test 06

1. The theory of "continental drift" rests

on which of the following assumptions?
1. All the continents of the earth formed a
single continental mass.
2. Oceans existed in form of huge
undercurrents as slowly advancing
groundwater.
3. Tilt of the earth was such that no coriolis
force acted upon the wind system
present on earth.
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 2 only
2. Consider the following with reference
to the visit of Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang)
and his account of India.
1. For the control of his extensive empire,
Harsha relied upon his personal
supervision rather than on services of a
trained bureaucracy.
2. Official records of public events were
kept in every province by special
officers.
3. Imprisonment was not practiced as it
was
considered
aninhumane
punishment.
4. Ordeals by water, fire and poison were
instruments for the ascertainment of
truth regarding an offence.
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only
3. Ethylene is highly effective in early
ripening of fruits because
a) It increase water uptake by plants
during ripening process
b) It
increases
the
nutrient
and
carbohydrate content of the plant
produce
c) It promotes geotropism in plants that
are near ripening thereby increasing
solar energy intake
d) It enhances the respiration rate in plants
during ripening of the fruits.
4. What foods can be contaminated by
Alfatoxins?
1. Oilseeds
2. Cereals
3. Dried fruit and figs
4. Chilli peppers
Select the correct answer using the codes
below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only

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d) All of the above

5. Shadow zone' of an earthquake refers
to the zone where
a) Tendency of experiencing an earthquake
is the maximum
b) The destruction is highest due to the
hypocentre being below the zone
c) Earthquake waves reflect back due to
the presence of large ocean beds
d) None of the above
6. Aside from erosion control, 'Sea
buckthorn" is valued for its
1. Nutritious fruits
2. High quality timber
3. Medicinal value
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 only
7. The source of magma in earth lies in
a) Upper crust
b) Mid-oceanic ridges
c) Upper mantle
d) Outer core of Earth
8. Which of the following is NOT
supported by the "Big Bang" theory
regarding
the
development
of
the
Universe?
a) All matter forming the universe existed
in one place in the form of a "tiny ball"
b) After
temperatures
dropped,
the
Universe became transparent.
c) The expansion created by the "Big
Bang" continues even to the present
day.
d) Immediately after the "Big Bang" all
matter started rotating around a
youthful star generating dust, which we
know as modern planets.
9. The term "pole fleeing force" relates to
the
a) Forces responsible for the bulging at the
earth's poles
b) Magnetic force as emitted through the
poles aligning landforms on earth
c) Outward directed forces associated with
the spinning of Earth
d) Forces that causes oscillations in the
tilted axis of the earth
10. Which of the following correctly points
out
the
difference
between
the
earthquakes
witnessed
in
AlpineHimalayan belts (AHB) and those in Midoceanic ridges (MOR)?
a) In AHB most earthquakes are reservoir
induced, whereas in MOR they are
largely tectonic in origin.
b) In MOR most earthquakes are caused
due to reservoir convergence, whereas

in AHB they result from frequent

avalanches
c) In AHB the foci of earthquake is deeper
than that of the MOR earthquakes
d) None of the above
11. Consider the following about Dhrupad,
a genre in Hindustani classical music.
1. It finds mention in Ain-e-Akbari.
2. The phrases of Dhrupad alapa are slow
and contemplative in the beginning, but
the tempo increases in stages.
3. It is a sub-set of Khyal form of classical
singing.
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) All of the above
12. Which of the following about the
tectonic 'Indian Plate' is NOT correct?
a) It is a major tectonic plate.
b) It forms a convergent late boundary with
the Himalayas.
c) The
Indian
plate
is
tectonically
separated from the Peninsular India
plate.
d) The plate extends to Pakistan and
Myanmar as well
13. Use of leguminous green manure crop
is preferred in comparison to non-legumes
because
1. The former adds more nitrogen to the
soil.
2. The latter does not provide organic
matter to the soil.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
14. Which of the following elements of
earth's crust are more abundant than
Iron?
a) Aluminium and Copper
b) Silicon and Manganese
c) Oxygen and Aluminium
d) Calcium and quartz
15. Rotavirus vaccination project aims to
tackle which of the following diseases?
a) Malaria
b) Hepatitis B
c) Chikungunya
d) Diarrhoea
16. Why is biological activity in rocks
important?
1. It helps expose the surface of rock to
moisture and air
2. Decaying plant and animal matter on
rocks can enhance weathering of rocks.
3. It can help in concentration of some
minerals in the rocks.

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4. Plant roots can mechanically break the

rocks.
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) All of the above
17. Why are there more avalanches and
landslides in Himalayas than Nilgiri
Mountains?
1. Nilgiris are made from divergent plate
boundaries whereas Himalayas are not.
2. There is greater amount of volcanic
activity in Himalayas as compared to
Nilgiris.
3. Himalayas
are
tectonically
active
whereas Nilgiris are not very active.
4. Nilgiris are made from unconsolidated
sedimentary
deposits,
whereas
Himalays
are
made
from
semiconsolidated deposits.
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 3 only
d) All of the above
18. Coriolis force plays a role in which of
the following?
1. Formation of meanders
2. Direction of trade winds
3. Directing Jet Streams
4. Impact crater
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
d) 2 only
19. Shallow V-shaped valleys in the
development of a river course is often
found when
a) the river is old
b) the river is traversing near ox-bow lakes
c) the river is in its youth stage
d) the river is carrying a high sediment
load
20. Which of the following about the
"Transformative Carbon Asset Facility
(TCAF)" launched recently by the World
Bank is NOT correct?
a) It will help developing countries pay for
emission reductions.
b) It is market-based scheme.
c) The scheme would support waste
management projects.
d) It will be made a binding protocol under
the UNFCCC
21. Consider the following statements
about the coasts of India.
1. The west coast of our country is a high
rocky retreating coast.

2. Erosional forms dominate in the west

coast instead of depositional forms.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
22. India and Pakistan have agreed to
resume structured dialogue between
them
through
new
10-point
Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue (CBD)
which includes the 'Sir Creek Dispute'.
This dispute is on division of territorial
rights on
a) A mountain peak near Siachen
b) Construction of a barrage on Wular
c) A tidal estuary near Gujarat
d) The Greater part of Kashmir
23. Which of the following have caused a
threat to Mangrove forests throughout
the world?
1. Dams and irrigation reducing the
amount of water reaching mangrove
forests
2. Destruction of coral reefs
3. Oil pollution in mangrove waters
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
24. Water vapour in the atmosphere, in
percentage terms, generally
1. Increases with altitude
2. Decreases with the distance from
equator towards poles
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
25. Consider the following statements.
1. Assertion (A): The earth as a whole
neither accumulates heat nor looses it.
2. Reason (R): Circulation of magma inside
the
earth,
primordial
heat
and
radioactive decay keep the earth
heated.
In the context of the above, which of
these is correct?
a) A is correct, and R is an appropriate
explanation of A.
b) A is correct, but R is not an
appropriate explanation of A.
c) A is correct, but R is not an
appropriate explanation of A.A is
correct, but R is incorrect.
d) Both A and R are incorrect
26. At perihelion, earth is the nearest to
the sun receiving more solar insolation
than at aphelion. However, this variation
in the solar output does not have a large

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effect on daily weather changes on earth

at a certain point. This can be attributed
to
1. Solar winds
2. Meteor showers
3. Distribution of land and sea on earth
4. Milankovitch effect
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 2 and 4 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 3 and 4 only
27. Consider the following statements
about the post of National Security
Advisor, India.
1. He is appointed by the Parliament.
2. He reports directly to the intelligence
agencies of India.
3. He heads the National Security Council.
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) None of the above
28. Apart from India and Pakistan, the
member states of the 'Heart of Asia'
conference include
1. China
2. Russia
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Iraq
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
29. Which of the following factors do NOT
affect temperature at a particular place
on earth?
a) Ocean waves
b) Relief of the place
c) Its distance from equator
d) Wind circulation
30. A particular plant growth hormone
delays the biological aging of plants which
allows fruits to be left longer on the tree
so as to extend the market period. The
Hormone is
a) Auxin
b) Cytokinin
c) Gibberellins
d) Abscisic acid
31. Which of the following ocean currents
blow in the Indian Ocean?
1. Labrador current
2. Agulhas Current
3. Kuroshio current
4. Humboldt current
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 and 4 only
c) 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only
32. In India, the day temperature is
maximum in May and not after the
summer solstice. This is due to
a) Arrival of southwest monsoons after
Summer Solstice
b) Passing
of
Western
cyclonic
disturbances after Summer Solstice
c) Occurrence of Indian Ocean Dipole in
the month of May
d) Greater formation of Ozone hole in the
months before Summer Solstice
33. Tropical cyclones are not formed near
the equator because
a) Sea temperatures are not high enough
to form a cyclone
b) The wind flow pattern in the region
reduces chances of formation of a
tropical cyclone
c) Atmospheric pressure at tropical areas is
higher than adjoining sub-tropics
d) There is absence of a warm and cold
front in tropical regions
34. Rainfall generally increases as we
proceed from
1. Coastal areas to interior areas
2. Poles to equator
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
35. Electrocardiography is based on the
fact that
a) The heart shows electric activity which
can be recorded
b) Beating
of
the
heart
generated
microwaves that can be read by an
instrument
c) Heart is connected to the brain which
generates noticeable magnetic waves
that can be graphed
d) The biological energy drawn by the
heart from the body can be mapped on
a device
36. How do occurrence of 'solar spots' on
Sun may affect climate on earth?
1. Change in solar output
2. Change in earth's magnetic activity
3. Change in earth's axial tilt
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 only
d) None of the above
37. During winter the vehicles with closed
doors and windows remain warmer than
the temperature outside. This may be due
to

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a) Greenhouse effect
b) Heat Conduction by metallic frame of
vehicle
c) Ionizing radiation effect
d) High pollution outside the vehicle
38. Osmosis performs which of the
following functions in plants?
1. It helps plants in photosynthesis.
2. The roots absorb water through osmosis.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
39. The Bay of Fundy in Canada is known
for
a) Highest amount of freshwater flooding
the seas
b) Highest tidal range in the world
c) Having largest number of natural
harbour sites
d) Highest frequency of cyclones hitting a
bay in the world
40. Which of the following forces influence
ocean currents?
1. Gravity
2. Solar energy
3. Rotation of earth
4. Salinity variations in water
5. Underwater earthquakes
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 2, 3 and 4 only
b) 1 and 5 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
d) All of the above
41. The mixing of warm and cold currents
favour the growth of planktons. Why?
a) It
moderates
sea
surface
water
temperatures.
b) It brings nutrient rich deep water to the
surface.
c) It increases amount of sunlight available
to planktons.
d) It raises sea water levels facilitating
their growth.
42. Jataka tales have been painted in
a) Warli Temple
b) Ajanta Caves
c) Lepakshi Temple
d) Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
43. Which of the following defines a
"biome" most appropriately?
a) Community of flora and fauna that
covers a large geographical area
b) Geographical areas that harbour large
range of endemic species
c) A meeting boundary of several Ecotones
d) An ecological niche of a particular
species

44. Soil that is acidic, poor in nutrients

with thin cover can be found in
1. Boreal forests
2. Tropical Deciduous forests
3. Temperate forests
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) None of the above
45. Which of the following purposes are
NOT served by Pinus tree?
a) It can metabolise excess nitrogen oxide
in atmosphere.
b) It can be used to produce resins.
c) It can be used for phytoremediation.
d) It can cut down ionizing radiation.
46. Which of the following can be called
"Bajada"?
a) A large mass of subsurface intrusive
igneous rock that has its origins from
mantle magma.
b) Zone in the Earth's mantle that exhibits
plastic properties
c) A body of air whose temperature and
humidity characteristics remain constant
throughout several climatic regions
d) A Consecutive series of alluvial fans
47. Which of the following can be used to
disinfect water?
1. Ozone
2. UV radiation
3. Iodine
4. Bromine
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
48. DDT, which is also known as an
insecticide,
has
adverse
affect
on
ecological health because
a) It is a persistent organic pollutant.
b) It increases susceptibility to fungal
infectionin birds.
c) It impairs metabolic functions in plants.
d) It depletes tropospheric ozone
49. Higher concentrations of nitrogen
dioxide in the atmosphere can
1. Increase the rate of photosynthesis in
plants
2. Cause acute respiratory diseases in
children
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

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50. The 2015 Nobel Peace Prize has been

awarded on the issue of
a) Efforts to build up and disseminate
greater knowledge about man-made
climate change
b) Advancement
of
peace
and
reconciliation, democracy and human
rights in Europe
c) Non-violent struggle for the safety of
women and for women's rights to full
participation in peace-building work
d) Building pluralistic democracy in Tunisia
during the beginning of the Arab Spring
51. Taj Tapezium Zone (TTZ) is a
a) Defined area around the Taj Mahal to
protect the monument from pollution
b) Tourism development Zone around the
Tajmahal supported by the Central and
State Government
c) Architectural spot which will be further
developed by the Central government in
PPP mode
d) None of the above
52. Which of the following are NOT the
ecological 'hotspots' of the world?
1. Peninsular Malaysia
2. Central American Lowland forests
3. Great Lakes, Canadian Region
Select the correct answer using the
codes below
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) All of the above
53. Which of the following help in the
formation of Ozone hole?
1. Equatorial Westward drift currents
2. Polar stratospheric clouds
3. Equatorial mesospheric clouds
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above
54. Which of the following contaminants
are found in groundwater in India?
1. Arsenic
2. Fluoride
3. Nitrate
4. Sulphate
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) All of the above

55. Which of the following sectors in India

is the largest greenhouse gas emitter in
India?
a) Agriculture
b) Energy
c) Textile Industry
d) Automobile Industry
56. Which of the following can be related
with 'transpiration' in plants?
1. Cool leaf surfaces
2. Humidity of rainforests
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
57. Rh grouping in human blood is NOT
relevant to which of the following?
a) Safety of foetus
b) Coagulation of blood
c) Blood donation
d) It is relevant to all of the above
58. Occurrence of several "interglacial
periods" is an indicator of which of the
following?
a) Loss of atmosphere several times
b) Disappearance of Ozone layer several
times
c) Presence of life on a planet
d) Climate change on the planet
59. Gravity anomaly at different places on
earth can be attributed to
1. Uneven distribution of mass of the
material in the crust of the earth
2. Variation of magnetic field lines near the
poles
Which of the above is/are true?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
60. While travelling through the land and
seas in Southern Hemisphere, you would
notice a milder climate than at the same
latitude
northwards
in
Northern
Hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern Hemisphere is at a higher
mean sea level (MSL) than Northern
hemisphere.
2. Southern Hemisphere has significantly
more ocean and much less land.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

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61. The phenomenon of 'Photoperiodism'

is related to
a) Some plants responding to exposure of
light to induce flowering.
b) Behaviour of plants that perform
photosynthesis only during particular
times of the day
c) Some plants that synthesize solar
energy more efficiently
d) Behaviour of plants that flower at low
temperatures
62. UNESCO Creative Cities Network has
recently identified few Indian cities as
part of the network. Which of the
following categories do these cities do
NOT fall into?
1. City of Craft
2. City of Literature
3. City of Music
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 only
63. Which of the following can be
carcinogenic?
1. Asbestos
2. Processed meat
3. Ultraviolet radiation
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) All of the above
64. Which of the following act as a costal
defence against tsunamis and cyclones?
1. Beach sand dunes
2. Mangroves
3. Barrier Islands
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
65. Why does the equator receive
comparatively less insolation than the
tropics despite being at zero latitude?
1. Zero coriolis force
2. More cloudiness
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

66. Digital MLAs initiative in Maharashtra

is related to
a) An online portal for public grievances
addressed to MLAs
b) Digitization of the legislative process
c) Online election of legislative offices
d) A digital map of all MLA constituencies
with their administrative details for
greater accountability and transparency
67. Indra Navy-15 is
a) Indo-Chinese naval pact in the Indian
Ocean to fight piracy
b) An India-Russia joint naval exercise
c) A warship commissioned recently by the
Indian Navy to counter the 'String of
Pearls'
d) A naval system to guard coastal areas in
India
68. Earth is largely protected from the
solar wind by
a) Magnetic field
b) Ozone Layer
c) Tropospheric weather phenomena
d) Continuous revolution around the Sun
69. In a river course, what do "Alluvial
fans" refer to?
a) Well stratified delta deposits near the
sea
b) Riverine islands made by tributaries
near the mouth of the sea
c) Unstratified coarse load in the upper
reaches of the river
d) Rapids formed due to undercutting in
the upper reaches of the river
70. Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan launched by
the Union Government targets which of
the following groups?
a) Unorganized sector workers
b) Persons with disability
c) Below Poverty Line households
d) Households
without
a
private
transportation facility
71. The basic source of all minerals on
earth is
a) Asteroids
b) Magma
c) Solar winds
d) Churning of the Ocean basin
72. Consider the following.
1. It promotes exploration, research and
documentation on animal taxonomy.
2. It publishes the Red Data Book on Indian
Animals.
The above refer to which of the
following bodies in India?
a) National Biodiversity Authority
b) Zoological Survey of India

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c) National Board for Wildlife

d) Directorate of Wildlife Preservation
73. Doldrums near the equatorial regions
are
a) Regions of light ocean currents and
winds
within
the
inter-tropical
convergence zone (ITCZ)
b) Regions of high ocean currents and
strong winds that oscillate from the
northern to southern sub-tropics
c) Regions where deep ocean currents are
found
d) The typhoons formed near the ITCZ
74.
Consider
the
following
about
electricity generated from the use of
biomass gasification plants
1. It can be used to power only small
computing devices and not industries.
2. Wood and metals can also be gasified
and used.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
75. Use of Chlorine to purify water is quite
popular. What role does it play in water
purification?
1. It is a strong oxidant that rapidly kills
many harmful micro-organisms
2. It quickens the sedimentation of solid
particles in water.
3. It converts uranium in water to a less
harmful form.
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) All of the above
76. Which of the following are the
characteristics of La Nina?
1. Tropical pacific trade winds become very
weak
2. Abnormal accumulation of hot water
occurs in the central and eastern Pacific
Ocean
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
77. Which of the following birds migrate
to India from other regions?
1. Wood Sandpiper
2. Greater Flamingo
3. Brown-fronted woodpecker

Select the correct answer using the

codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
78. Which of the following statements
about Phytoplankton is INCORRECT?
a) They are the foundation of the aquatic
food web.
b) They grow in ocean regions where iron
concentrations are very low.
c) They can cause "red tide" in oceans.
d) In the event of their mass mortality,
oxygen supply in ocean water would be
adversely affected suffocating many
species to death
79. Which of the following can
examples where capillarity is in play?
1. Drainage of constantly produced
fluid from the eye
2. Absorption of water by paper towels
3. Drawing ink to the tips of fountain
nibs
4. Flow of oil in large pipelines
Select the correct answer using
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only

be
tear
pen
the

80. Which of the following are declared

tiger reserves in India?
1. Jim Corbett
2. Periyar
3. Ranthambore
4. Bhitarkanika
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2 and 3 only
81. The "Bhumisparsha" mudra of Buddha
symbolizes
a) The earthly nature of all things in
Universe
b) The co-dependent rise and fall of all
beings in existence
c) Buddha's victory over Mara
d) That the ultimate spiritual wisdom
comes from the earth
82. What do you understand by the term
"Sea floor spreading"?
a) Forward advancement of the ocean floor
towards shorelines
b) Accumulation of thick organic deposits
at the sea bed

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c) Expansion of new sea bed due to silt

brought by freshwater rivers
d) None of the above
83. The "Home charges" mentioned in the
drain theory by Dadabhai Naoroji included
1. Profits from local trade monopolies by
the British
2. Remittances out of British official's
income sent to Europe
3. Charges of British administrative setup
in India
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) None of the above
84. The term "Ring of Fire" is used in the
context of
a) an active region of volcanoes and
earthquakes
b) a region of frequent forest fires in
tropical rainforests across the equator
c) a deep sea region of burning coal and
petroleum
that
emits
constant
pollutants at the sea bed
d) None of the above
85. Which of the following characteristics
are desirable for a green manure crop?
1. Shallow root system
2. Rapid growth early in its life cycle
3. Thorny leaves
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 2 only
86. An earthquake would lead to a
Tsunami if
1. The epicentre of the earthquake lies just
below land surface.
2. It is accompanied with a cyclone.
3. It happens in a high risk zone of
earthquake in interior areas.
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) None of the above
87. Consider the following about 'ASHA'
with reference to the National Health
Mission (NHM).
1. She should be a literate woman.
2. She
receives
performance-based
incentives for promoting universal
immunization.

3. She is the first port of call for any health

related demands of deprived sections of
the population.
4. She performs institutional deliveries.
5. She acts as a depot older for essential
health provisions in the village.
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 3, 4 and 5 only
c) 2, 4 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
88. Which of the following serve
evidence(s)
for the
acceleration
expansion of the Universe?
1. Exploding white dwarfs in space
2. Fusion in huge stars
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

as
or

89. Which of the following pairs of

geographical feature with region is
matched INCORRECTLY?
a) Abyssinian Plateau: Africa
b) Atlas Mountains: Northern Europe
c) Guiana Highlands: South America
d) Okavango Basin: South-western Africa
90. Jovian planets did not lose their gases,
but many terrestrial planets did. Which of
the following factor(s) may explain the
loss of atmosphere from many terrestrial
planets?
1. The terrestrial planets are smaller and
their lower gravity could not hold the
escaping gases.
2. Terrestrial planets being near to the Sun
faced more intense solar winds.
Which of the above is/are true?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
91. Consider the following statements
about a national park.
1. Dense, thick and semi evergreen and
moist deciduous forest
2. Entire territory is hilly.
3. The Red Panda of this park are world
famous.
The above refer to which of the
following?
a) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
b) Dachigam National Park
c) Anamudi Shola National Park
d) Nokrek National Park

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92. Why does the earth shake during an

earthquake?
1. Release of energy along a fault
2. Collapse of the Mantle
Which of the above is/are true?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
93. Which of the following can be used as
bio-fertilizer(s)?
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Viruses
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 only
94. Apart from HIV-AIDS, diseases that
can be acquired during the tattooing
process are
1. Hepatitis - B
2. Typhoid
3. Ebola
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) All of the above
95. If RBI raises the 'Bank Rate' it may
lead to
a) Inflow of higher FDI in the private
banking sector
b) Commercial loans becoming cheaper
c) Destabilization of money markets
d) Reduced investments and economic
activity
96. amkhya school of Hindu philosophy
can be described as one of the
a) Rationalist school of Indian philosophy
b) Ascetic school of Indian philosophy
c) Devotionist school of Indian philosophy
d) Ritualistic school of Indian philosophy
97. Which of the following factors
contribute to the flow of Equatorial
counter-currents?
1. Piling of water near the equator
2. Coriolis force
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None

98. Limboo (Limbu) tribe can be found in

which of the following states of India?
1. Sikkim
2. West Bengal
3. Maharashtra
4. Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the
codes below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above
99. Consider the following with reference
to the Treaty of Allahabad, 1765.
1. It was entered into after the Battle of
Buxar.
2. As per the treaty, East Indian Company
was granted Diwani rights.
Which of the above is/are INCORRECT?
a) 1 only

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b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
100. The Union Cabinet has recently
approved for signing MoU between India
and Israel in the field of water resources
management
and
development
cooperation. How will India and Israel
benefit from it?
1. Israel being a water-abundant nation will
be able to supply water to India through
a land based pipeline.
2. It settles understanding of territorial
rights over water resources in the
vicinity of both countries.
Which of the above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None