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1. Question
Assertion (A) : Existence of human life on Venus is highly improbable.
Reason (R) : Venus has extremely high level of carbon dioxide in its atmosphere. [2005]CorrectThe atmosphere of Venus is composed primarily of carbon dioxide and much denser and hotter than that of Earth.
The atmosphere of Venus supports opaque clouds made of sulfuric acid, making optical Earth-based and orbital observation of the surface impossible.IncorrectThe atmosphere of Venus is composed primarily of carbon dioxide and much denser and hotter than that of Earth.
The atmosphere of Venus supports opaque clouds made of sulfuric acid, making optical Earth-based and orbital observation of the surface impossible.UnattemptedThe atmosphere of Venus is composed primarily of carbon dioxide and much denser and hotter than that of Earth.
The atmosphere of Venus supports opaque clouds made of sulfuric acid, making optical Earth-based and orbital observation of the surface impossible. - Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Assertion (A) : Wind patterns are clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and anti-clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
Reason (R) : The directions of wind patterns in the Northern and the Southern Hemisphere are governed by the Coriolis effect. [2005]CorrectA is true as the direction of wind in the northern hemisphere is clock wise and in southern hemisphere it is anti clock wise. The explanation is correct as this is mainly due to coriolis effect.
IncorrectA is true as the direction of wind in the northern hemisphere is clock wise and in southern hemisphere it is anti clock wise. The explanation is correct as this is mainly due to coriolis effect.
UnattemptedA is true as the direction of wind in the northern hemisphere is clock wise and in southern hemisphere it is anti clock wise. The explanation is correct as this is mainly due to coriolis effect.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Where are the Balearic Islands located? [2005]
CorrectThe Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the Western Mediterranean sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian peninsula.
IncorrectThe Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the Western Mediterranean sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian peninsula.
UnattemptedThe Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the Western Mediterranean sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian peninsula.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [2005]
CorrectManagua is the capital of Nicaragua, not Balmopan. Balmopan is the capital city of Balize.
IncorrectManagua is the capital of Nicaragua, not Balmopan. Balmopan is the capital city of Balize.
UnattemptedManagua is the capital of Nicaragua, not Balmopan. Balmopan is the capital city of Balize.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Consider the following statements: [2005]
1. The Axis of the earth’s magnetic field is inclined at 23 and half to the geographic axis of the earth.
2. The earth’s magnetic pole in the Northern Hemisphere is located on a Peninsula in Northern Canada.
3. The earth’s magnetic equator passes through Thumba in South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectEarth magnetic field is inchined between –90° to 90°. In the northern hemisphere it points downwards and upward in the southern hemisphere.
IncorrectEarth magnetic field is inchined between –90° to 90°. In the northern hemisphere it points downwards and upward in the southern hemisphere.
UnattemptedEarth magnetic field is inchined between –90° to 90°. In the northern hemisphere it points downwards and upward in the southern hemisphere.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Consider the following statements: [2005]
1. Total land area of earth is approximately 1475 lakh square kilometers.
2. Ratio of land area to water area of earth is approximately 1:4.
3. Maximum percentage of earth’s water is in the Pacific Ocean.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectTotal land area is 148226000 km2 square kilometers. So, the ratio of land area to water area of earth is approximately 1 : 3. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, so maximum percentage of earth’s water is present in it.
IncorrectTotal land area is 148226000 km2 square kilometers. So, the ratio of land area to water area of earth is approximately 1 : 3. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, so maximum percentage of earth’s water is present in it.
UnattemptedTotal land area is 148226000 km2 square kilometers. So, the ratio of land area to water area of earth is approximately 1 : 3. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, so maximum percentage of earth’s water is present in it.
- Question 7 of 20
7. Question
In which one of the following oceans Diamantine Trench is situated? [2006]
CorrectDiamantine Trench is istuated in south-east part of Indian Ocean. The depth of Diamantine Trench is 8047 m.
IncorrectDiamantine Trench is istuated in south-east part of Indian Ocean. The depth of Diamantine Trench is 8047 m.
UnattemptedDiamantine Trench is istuated in south-east part of Indian Ocean. The depth of Diamantine Trench is 8047 m.
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Assertion (A) : To orbit around the Sun the planet Mars takes lesser time than the time taken by the earth.
Reason (R) : The diameter of the planet Mars is less than that of earth. [2006]
Codes:CorrectA is incorrect as the mars revolution round the sun takes 1.88 years of Earth’s revolution. The diametre of earth is almost double to the diameter of mars.
IncorrectA is incorrect as the mars revolution round the sun takes 1.88 years of Earth’s revolution. The diametre of earth is almost double to the diameter of mars.
UnattemptedA is incorrect as the mars revolution round the sun takes 1.88 years of Earth’s revolution. The diametre of earth is almost double to the diameter of mars.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
What is the average distance (approximate) between the sun and the earth? [2007]
CorrectThe actual average distance between the sun and the earth is 152 × 106 km which is near to 150 × 106 km.
IncorrectThe actual average distance between the sun and the earth is 152 × 106 km which is near to 150 × 106 km.
UnattemptedThe actual average distance between the sun and the earth is 152 × 106 km which is near to 150 × 106 km.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Consider the following statements: [2007]
1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S Latitudes is known as Horse latitude.
2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectThe horse latitudes are located between latitude 30°–35° north and south of the equator. The region lies in an area where there is a ridge of high pressure that circles the earth. The ridge of high pressure is also called a sub-tropical high.
IncorrectThe horse latitudes are located between latitude 30°–35° north and south of the equator. The region lies in an area where there is a ridge of high pressure that circles the earth. The ridge of high pressure is also called a sub-tropical high.
UnattemptedThe horse latitudes are located between latitude 30°–35° north and south of the equator. The region lies in an area where there is a ridge of high pressure that circles the earth. The ridge of high pressure is also called a sub-tropical high.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Consider the following statements: [2007]
1. Annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean.
2. Annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectThe maximum and minimum annual temperatures of Ocean water are recorded in August and February respectively in the northern hemisphere.
The annual range of temperature is higher in the enclosed seas than in the open sea.
The Atlantic Ocean records relatively higher annual range of temperature than the Pacific Ocean.
Since the Northern hemisphere has more landmass as compared to the Southern hemisphere, the annual range of temperature will be greater in northern hemisphere.IncorrectThe maximum and minimum annual temperatures of Ocean water are recorded in August and February respectively in the northern hemisphere.
The annual range of temperature is higher in the enclosed seas than in the open sea.
The Atlantic Ocean records relatively higher annual range of temperature than the Pacific Ocean.
Since the Northern hemisphere has more landmass as compared to the Southern hemisphere, the annual range of temperature will be greater in northern hemisphere.UnattemptedThe maximum and minimum annual temperatures of Ocean water are recorded in August and February respectively in the northern hemisphere.
The annual range of temperature is higher in the enclosed seas than in the open sea.
The Atlantic Ocean records relatively higher annual range of temperature than the Pacific Ocean.
Since the Northern hemisphere has more landmass as compared to the Southern hemisphere, the annual range of temperature will be greater in northern hemisphere. - Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Consider the following statements: [2008]
l. Albedo of an object determines its visual brightness when viewed with reflected light.
2. Albedo of Mercury is much greater than the albedo of the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAlbedo is the fraction of the incident sunlight that is reflected. When an object reflects most of the light that hits it and looks bright then it has high albedo. Albedo of mercury is 0.1 and that of the earth is 0.30.
IncorrectAlbedo is the fraction of the incident sunlight that is reflected. When an object reflects most of the light that hits it and looks bright then it has high albedo. Albedo of mercury is 0.1 and that of the earth is 0.30.
UnattemptedAlbedo is the fraction of the incident sunlight that is reflected. When an object reflects most of the light that hits it and looks bright then it has high albedo. Albedo of mercury is 0.1 and that of the earth is 0.30.
- Question 13 of 20
13. Question
For India, China, UK and USA, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the median age of their population? [2008]
CorrectFor India, China, UK and USA, the correct sequence of the Median age of their population is
India < China < USA < UK IncorrectFor India, China, UK and USA, the correct sequence of the Median age of their population is
India < China < USA < UK UnattemptedFor India, China, UK and USA, the correct sequence of the Median age of their population is
India < China < USA < UK - Question 14 of 20
14. Question
In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Mars and Uranus? [2008]
CorrectJupiter and Saturn are located between Mars and Uranus.
IncorrectJupiter and Saturn are located between Mars and Uranus.
UnattemptedJupiter and Saturn are located between Mars and Uranus.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Which one of the following planets has largest number of natural satellites or moons? [2009]
CorrectJupiter has maximum moons accounting to 63 whereas Satun has 61, Mars has 2 and Venus has none.
IncorrectJupiter has maximum moons accounting to 63 whereas Satun has 61, Mars has 2 and Venus has none.
UnattemptedJupiter has maximum moons accounting to 63 whereas Satun has 61, Mars has 2 and Venus has none.
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
In the structure of planet Earth, below the mantle, the core is mainly made up of which one of the following? [2009]
CorrectThe core of earth is made up of nickle and iron.
IncorrectThe core of earth is made up of nickle and iron.
UnattemptedThe core of earth is made up of nickle and iron.
- Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Consider the following statements: [2010]
1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found.
2. Of the total fresh water found on the planet Earth 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAbout 2.75 percent of water is fresh water an earth and about 95% of it is frozen in glaciers.
IncorrectAbout 2.75 percent of water is fresh water an earth and about 95% of it is frozen in glaciers.
UnattemptedAbout 2.75 percent of water is fresh water an earth and about 95% of it is frozen in glaciers.
- Question 18 of 20
18. Question
A geographic area with an altitude of 400 metres has following characteristics. [2010]
Month J F M A M J J A S O N D Average maximum temp °C 31 31 31 31 30 30 29 28 29 29 30 31 Average minimum temp °C 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 Rainfall (mm) 51 85 188 158 139 121 134 168 185 221 198 86 If this geographic area were to have a natural forest, which one of the following would it most likely be?
CorrectTropical rainforests are warm and humid. The temperature ranges from 21 to 30 degree celsius (70 to 85°F)
The average annual temperature of tropical rainforests is above 20°C.
The tropical rainforests receive annual precipitation amounts of 60 to 160 inches. (152 to 406 cm). Some rainforests in the world experiences annual rainfall amounts of almost 400 inches.IncorrectTropical rainforests are warm and humid. The temperature ranges from 21 to 30 degree celsius (70 to 85°F)
The average annual temperature of tropical rainforests is above 20°C.
The tropical rainforests receive annual precipitation amounts of 60 to 160 inches. (152 to 406 cm). Some rainforests in the world experiences annual rainfall amounts of almost 400 inches.UnattemptedTropical rainforests are warm and humid. The temperature ranges from 21 to 30 degree celsius (70 to 85°F)
The average annual temperature of tropical rainforests is above 20°C.
The tropical rainforests receive annual precipitation amounts of 60 to 160 inches. (152 to 406 cm). Some rainforests in the world experiences annual rainfall amounts of almost 400 inches. - Question 19 of 20
19. Question
A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements: [2010]
1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pacific Ocean whereas El Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific Ocean.
2. Normal El Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectNormal El Nino forms in south–eastern Pacific whereas as El Nino Modoki forms in central Pacific and causes greater number of hurricanes.
IncorrectNormal El Nino forms in south–eastern Pacific whereas as El Nino Modoki forms in central Pacific and causes greater number of hurricanes.
UnattemptedNormal El Nino forms in south–eastern Pacific whereas as El Nino Modoki forms in central Pacific and causes greater number of hurricanes.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three? [2010]
CorrectThe Albedo of Snow is hightest.
IncorrectThe Albedo of Snow is hightest.
UnattemptedThe Albedo of Snow is hightest.