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Physical Geography
- Which of the following is a warm ocean current? (Year: 2015)
- What is 'El Niño'? How does it affect the Indian monsoon? (Year: 2017)
El Niño refers to the warming of surface waters in the Pacific Ocean, weakening the Indian monsoon by reducing rainfall. | Year: 2017
- Consider the following pairs of mountains and locations:
- Arakan Yoma - Myanmar
- Atlas - Africa
- Rockies - North America
- Andes - South America
All pairs are correctly matched.
What are the "Roaring Forties"? (Year: 2016)
Strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere between 40° and 50° latitudes. | Year: 2016
Which one of the following best describes the term ‘tides’? (Year: 2014)
The periodic rise and fall of ocean water caused by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun. | Year: 2014
What is the significance of the 'Ring of Fire'? (Year: 2013)
It is a region around the Pacific Ocean with frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to tectonic activity. | Year: 2013
The term 'Isostasy' is associated with: (Year: 2015)
Which of the following is the correct sequence of layers of the atmosphere? (Year: 2018)
What is the meaning of "Coral Bleaching"? (Year: 2020)
The loss of algae from corals due to stress factors like temperature rise, causing coral to turn white. | Year: 2020
Which among the following are depositional features formed by glaciers? (Year: 2014)
Indian Geography
- Which of the following regions in India is the driest? (Year: 2016)
- Which states in India are prominent for the cultivation of 'Sandalwood'? (Year: 2021)
- The Western Ghats are known for which type of forests? (Year: 2018)
Tropical Evergreen Forests | Year: 2018
- What are the primary causes of desertification in India? (Year: 2017)
Overgrazing, deforestation, improper land use, and drought. | Year: 2017
- Identify the correct sequence of rivers from north to south: (Year: 2016)
- The Keoladeo National Park is located in which state? (Year: 2014)
Rajasthan | Year: 2014
- What are 'Sholas'? (Year: 2019)
Patches of evergreen forests found in the Nilgiri Hills and Western Ghats. | Year: 2019
- Why is the Chilika Lake significant? (Year: 2015)
It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and a Ramsar Wetland. | Year: 2015
- Which Indian plateau is rich in minerals? (Year: 2013)
The Chota Nagpur Plateau | Year: 2013
- What is the significance of the Thar Desert in India? (Year: 2020)
The Thar Desert, also called the Great Indian Desert, is known for its arid ecosystem, sand dunes, and unique biodiversity. | Year: 2020
World Geography
- The Great Rift Valley is located in: (Year: 2018)
- What is the 'Continental Shelf'? (Year: 2014)
The extended periphery of each continent submerged under shallow seas.
- Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? (Year: 2017)
- What is the main cause of the Mediterranean Climate? (Year: 2016)
Winter rainfall caused by westerly winds and summer drought due to subtropical high-pressure belts.
- Which country is the leading producer of uranium? (Year: 2021)
Kazakhstan
- Match the following rivers and continents:
- What are ‘Fjords’ and where are they found? (Year: 2019)
Fjords are deep, glacially carved valleys flooded by the sea, mostly found in Norway.
- Which among the following countries is landlocked? (Year: 2015)
- What is the significance of the “Mid-Atlantic Ridge”? (Year: 2018)
It is a divergent boundary between the Eurasian and North American Plates.
- Which of the following deserts is the coldest? (Year: 2016)
Climate and Environment
- What is the primary cause of acid rain? (Year: 2017)
Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) emissions reacting with water vapor.
- What is the 'Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone' (ITCZ)? (Year: 2013)
A low-pressure belt around the equator where trade winds converge.
- Which of the following gases contributes most to global warming? (Year: 2014)
- Which of the following is a characteristic of Tropical Cyclones? (Year: 2019)
- The Kyoto Protocol deals with: (Year: 2016)
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Which country has the highest biodiversity? (Year: 2020)
Brazil
- What are 'Jet Streams'? (Year: 2015)
High-speed winds in the upper troposphere moving west to east.
- Why does the leeward side of mountains receive less rainfall? (Year: 2018)
Due to the rain shadow effect, where moist air loses its moisture on the windward side.
- What is the role of mangroves in coastal ecosystems? (Year: 2017)
They act as natural buffers, protecting coastlines from erosion and storm surges.
- Which biome is referred to as the "lungs of the Earth"? (Year: 2019)
The Amazon Rainforest
Mapping and Cartography
- Which longitude is considered the Prime Meridian? (Year: 2014)
0° longitude passing through Greenwich, UK.
- What is the 'International Date Line'? (Year: 2015)
An imaginary line at 180° longitude where the date changes by one day.
- Which of the following cities is closest to the Tropic of Cancer? (Year: 2016)
- Why do cyclones rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere? (Year: 2018)
Due to the Coriolis Effect.
- Which river is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal'? (Year: 2017)
The Damodar River
Human Geography
- What is 'Demographic Transition'? (Year: 2015)
A model showing changes in birth and death rates as a society develops.
- What is the primary reason for urbanization? (Year: 2018)
Economic opportunities in cities.
- Which country has the highest population density? (Year: 2019)
Bangladesh
- What is 'Primate City'? (Year: 2020)
A city that is disproportionately larger and more significant than others in the country.
- What is the 'Hinterland' of a port? (Year: 2016)
The area served by a port for imports and exports.
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