Which of the following could be considered as the most reason behind the naming of Westerlies as Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties, and Shrieking sixties in the southern hemisphere?

They flow with a much greater force and regularity in the Southern hemisphere

They are more variable in the Southern hemisphere than the northern hemisphere

They bring hot winds to the western coast of continents in the southern hemisphere

They bring much precipitation to the western coast of continents in the southern hemisphere

Consider the following statements regarding the Steppes Grasslands: Assertion (A): The annual range of temperature in Steppes is vastly different in Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Reason The Steppes in the Southern Hemisphere are on thin land strips near the sea, while those in the Northern Hemi

Both A and Rare true, and R is the correct explanation for A

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A

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#41Practice set
Which of the following deserts are mainly an outcome of its geographical location in the rain shadow area? 1. Sahara Desert 2. Death Valley 3. Mojave DesertSelect the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 and 3 only
- B2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Answer: (C) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
Option c is the correct shadow deserts are created when mountain ranges to moist, coastal areas. Prevailing winds cool as air is forced to rise over the moisture falls on slopes facing the winds. When move over the crest and down the far side, they dry. Descending air also makes it hard for and precipitation to form. Without another source rain shadow deserts are formed on the far side mountain 2 is correct: Death Valley, a desert in the U.S. California and Nevada, is so hot and dry because it is rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Plateau, a rain shadow in Tibet, China, and the enormous Himalaya Mountain range to thank for 3 is correct: The Mojave Desert is a rain The Mojave Desert lies in the rain shadow of Nevada Mountains. The hot, moist air from Ocean goes up the Sierra Nevadas and is turned the cold air in the mountains. Although some of the over the mountains, most of
#42Practice set
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? List l (Desert U (Des.cription) llclndscapes) 1. Hamada It consists of stretches of bare rocks, swept clear of sand and dust by the wind. 2. Reg It is composed of extensive sheets of angular pebbles and gravel. 3. Erg Winds deposit vast stretches of undulating sand-dunes in the heart of the deserts.Select the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Option d is the correct 1 is correct: Hamada or rocky desert consists of of bare rocks, swept dear of sand and dust wind. The exposed rocks are thorough smoothed The region is bare a sterile. The best-known are those of the Sahara Desert e.g., the Hamada In Libya, this covers an area of almost 20,000 2 is correct: Reg or stony desert is composed sheets of angular pebbles and gravels which are not able to blow off. Such stony deserts are accessible than the sandy deserts, and large herds are kept there. In Libya and Egypt, the term serir elsewhere in Africa, stony deserts are called 3 is correct: Erg or sandy desert is a sea of sand the popular idea of desert scenery. Winds stretches of undulating sand-dunes in the heart of The intricate patterns of ripples on the dune the direction of the winds. The Calanscio Sand Libya is characteristic of a sandy desert. In deserts are also known as ko
#43Practice set
Consider the following statements with reference to the arid and desert landform Loess: 1. It is structure formed by fine dust blown beyond the desert limits and deposited on neighbouring lands. 2. It is a yellow in colour and is infertile. 3. The most extensive deposit of loess is found in North West China.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only two
Explanation
Option b is the correct I is correct: The fine dust blown beyond limits is deposited on neighbouring lands 2 is incorrect: Loess sand is yellow in material and is usually fertile (and not is in fact, fine loam, rich in lime, coherent porous. Water sinks readily so that the surface dry. Streams have cut deep valleys through the GENERA,L ofloess and bad land topography may develop. It is that roads constructed through a loess region soon their walls rise 3 is correct: The most extensive deposit of found in north-west China in the loess plateau of basin. It is estimated to cover an area of square miles, and the deposits have accumulated to of 200 to 500 feet. In China such yellowish wind borne dust from the Gobi Desert is called 'Hwangtu' earth'. But the original term loess actually a village in Alsace, France, bearing that name, deposits occurred' Similar deposits also occur in of Germany,
#44Practice set
Consider the following statements about ocean floor configuration: 1. Continental rise is the sea ward extension of the continent from the shoreline to the continental edge. 2. A continental slope is the slope between the outer edge of the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor. 3. A continental shelf is a wide, gentle incline from a deep ocean plain to a continental slope.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only one
Explanation
Option a is the correct l is incorrect. The continental shelf is the extension of the continent from the shoreline to edge marked, by the 100 feet) isohath (isoharhs arc contours marking sea 2 is correct. A continental slope is the the outer edge of the continental shelf and ocean floor. The continental slope is cut by in many locations. The continental slope marks edge of the continental 3 is incorrect. A continental rise is a incline from a deep ocean plain (abyssal plain) continental slope. A continental rise consists mainly mud, and sand, deposited by turbidity flows, and for several hundreds of miles away from Although it usually has a smooth surface, sometimes crosscut by submarine canyons of continental slope regions
#45Practice set
With reference to 'Spatial Distribution of Insolation at the earth's surfac consider the following statements: 1. The subtropical deserts receive maximum insolation on Earth. 2. The amount of insolation received by the equator is more as compared to the tropics. 3. The middle and higher latitudes receive less insolation in the winter season than in the summer. 4. At the equinoxes, the solar insolation is zero at the poles.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- COnly three
- DAll four
Answer: (C) Only three
Explanation
Option c is the correct l is correct: Maximum insolation is received subtropical deserts, where the cloudiness is the cloudless skies allow for maximum insolation in deserts as compare to other cloudy regions 2 is incorrect: Equator receives insolation than the tropics due to presence of 3 is correct: The middle and higher less radiation in the winter season than in Seasonal change has impact on insolation in hence, dissimilarities are found in the amount 4 is correct: At the equinoxes, solar at a maximum at the equator and is zero at the the summer solstice of the northern hemisphere, reaches a maximum at the North Pole because 24-hour-long solar day. At the winter solstice, the not rise above the horizon north of about insolation is zero
#46Practice set
Which of the following could be considered as the most reason behind the naming of Westerlies as Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties, and Shrieking sixties in the southern hemisphere?
- AThey are more variable in the Southern hemisphere than the northern hemisphere
- BThey flow with a much greater force and regularity in the Southern hemisphere
- CThey bring hot winds to the western coast of continents in the southern hemisphere
- DThey bring much precipitation to the western coast of continents in the southern hemisphere
Answer: (B) They flow with a much greater force and regularity in the Southern hemisphere
Explanation
Option b is the correct are called as Roaring Forties, Furious Fifties, sixties in the southern hemisphere because of of storminess in the latitudes in which they flow with storminess because large expanse of not obstruct their flow and so, they flow with a force and regularity in the Southern are more variable in the northern hemisphere
#47Practice set
With reference to world of rainfall, consider the following statements: 1. Generally, rate of rainfall decreases steadily from to pol E's. 2. The coastal areas receive more rainfall than the interior of the continents. 3. Western coast receives more rainfall between 35 degree and 40-degree S latitudes.How many of the above statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only two
Explanation
Option b is the correct l is correct. As we proceed from the the pole's rainfall goes on decreasing 2 is correct. The coastal areas of the greater amounts of rainfall than the interior of Also, the rainfall is more over the oceans than landmasses of the world because of being great 3 is incorrect. Between the latitudes 35 40-degree N and S of the equator, the rain is heavier eastern coasts and goes on decreasing towards the west
#48Practice set
With reference to the distribution of rainfall around the world, consider the following statements: 1. The rainfall between the latitudes 35-40 degrees North and South of the equator, is heavier on the western coasts and goes on decreasing towards the east. 2. The rainfall between 45-65 degrees North and South of equator, is heavier on the eastern margins of the continents and it goes on decreasing towards the west.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBulh 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Option dis the correct 1 is incorrect. Trade winds between latitudes degrees North and South of the equator, brings to the eastern coast of the continents and goes towards the 2 is incorrect. Westerlies between 45-65 and South of the equator, the rainfall is first received western margins of continents and it goes on the east
#49Practice set
Consider the following statements: 1. Thunderstorms and Tornadoes are atmosphere's adjustments where unstable atmosphere returns to stable state. 2. Thunderstorms are common in middle latitudes whereas Tornadoes are common in high latitudes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Answer: (A) 1 only
Explanation
Option a is the correct I is correct. Thunderstorms and atmosphere's adjustments where restless to stable state. They are of short duration, a small area but are violent. In Thunderstorms the potential and heat energies are kinetic 2 is incorrect. Thunderstorms and both common in mid latitudes. Tn fact, Tornadoes thunderstorms having spiralling wind a trunk of an elephant with great force, with very at the centre, causing massive destruction on
#50Practice set
Xerophytes are predominantly and most likely to be found in which of the following climate types?
- ATropical rainforest
- BTemperate oceanic climate
- CContinental climate
- DDry desert Climate
Answer: (D) Dry desert Climate
Explanation
Option d is the correct are a group of plants that have to survive in deserts where dry or exist with little available water. They to thrive in these harsh conditions due to a physical and physiological adaptations, such as water storing stems, deep roots to access underground and specialized leaf structures that reduce through transpiration. Xerophytes are most likely found in desert environments, where rainfall is low can be extreme. Examples of desert cacti, agaves, and yuccas
#51Practice set
Consider the following statements about Warm Temperate Eastern Margin climate: 1. It is typified by warm, dry summer and cool, moist winter. 2. Regions experiences low rainfall and desert type vegetation. 3. It is found in the gulf states of middle cast.How many of the above statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (D) None
Explanation
Option d is the correct l is incorrect - Warm Temperate Eastern is found on the eastern margins of the warm temperate latitudes, just outside the tropics. It by warm moist summer and a cool, dry winter. here is strongly influenced by maritime 2 is incorrect - The eastern margins of latitudes have a much heavier rainfall than western margins or the continental interiors and luxuriant 3 is incorrect - Gulf type of climate is a subtype Temperate Eastern Margin climate. It is the south-eastern parts of the USA bordering the Mexico and not in middle east
#52Practice set
Consider the following statements about the Hot Desert type climatic regions: 1. Aridity of hot deserts is mainly due to effects of off-shore trade winds. 2. Desert vegetation have highly specialized means of adaptation to arid environment. 3. Mineral wealth of Deserts make them economically attractive.How many of the above statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (C) All three
Explanation
Option c is the correct l is correct - Deserts are regions of scanty may be hot like the hot deserts of the Saharan type; as are the mid-latitude deserts like the Gobi. of hot deserts is mainly due to effects of 2 is correct - Plants that exist in deserts specialized means of adapting themselves to Most desert shrubs have long roots and spaced out and search for groundwater. Plants or no leaves and their foliage is either waxy and needle shaped to reduce the loss of water Some of them are entirely leafless with thorns. Others like Cacti have thick and to store water for long 3 is correct - The Deserts have rich The lure of mineral wealth has attracted into the desert. Important Tips Resources of Deserts: Gold brought immigrants to the Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie towns of the Great Australian Desert. The Kalahari Desert is rich in diamond and copper. The most arid Atacama Desert (in Norther
#53Practice set
Which of the following are the features of plants in desert ecosystem? 1. Poorly developed root system 2. Succulent leaves and stem 3. Presence of ephemeral lifestyleSelect the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
Option b is the correct 1 is incorrect. Desert plants have well that spread over large area for absorbing 2 is correct. Leaves and stem are water storing. In some plants even the stem for 3 is correct. Ephemeral lifestyle is found ecosystem. Desert ephemerals are plants which to take advantage of the short wet periods in
#54Practice set
Which of the following are the reasons behind the location of major deserts on the western coasts of the continents? 1. Presence of on-shore trade winds and offshore westerlies. 2. It lies along the Horse latitudes where the air is descending. 3. Presence of cold currents on Western coasts.Select the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Answer: (B) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
Option b is the correct major hot deserts of the world are located on coasts of continents between latitudes and S. They include the biggest Sahara Desert, Desert, Arabian Desert, Iranian Desert, Kalahari and Namib Deserts. In North America, extends from Mexico into U.S.A. In South Atacama or Peruvian is the driest of all deserts with 2 cm of rainfall are the reasons for the locations of major the western coasts of the continents: The hot deserts lie along the Horse Latitudes or the Sub-Tropical High-Pressure Belts where the air is descending, a condition least favourable for precipitation of any kind to take place. (Statement 2 is correct) The rain-bearing Trade Winds blow off-shore and the Westerlies that are on-shore blow outside the desert limits. (Statement I is incorrect) The relative humidity is extremely low, decreasing from 60 per cent in coastal districts to less than 30 per ce
#55Practice set
Consider the following statements regarding the islands of India: 1. Aliabet island is located in the Gulf of Kutch. 2. Majauli island is the world's largest freshwater riverine island located in Assam. 3. New Moore Island is located between India and Sri Lanka.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only one
Explanation
Option a is the correct 1 is incorrect. Aliabet island is located in the Khambat. Aliabet is India's offshore oil well site in important island located in the Gulf of Khambat 2 is correct. Majauli island is world's largest riverine island located in Assam. It became the to be made a district in 3 is incorrect. New Moore Island is also known island and located at the confluence of Raimangal rivers near the Bay of Bengal in region
#56Practice set
to the Indian Desert, consider the following statements: 1. This landscape is characterised by the Barchan type of sand dunes. 2. Mushroom Rocks are an erosional feature found in this region. 3. This region has special lakes called Corrie Lakes.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- COnly three
- DNone
Answer: (B) Only two
Explanation
Option bis the correct Great Indian Desert is one of the physiographic India. It lies in the northwestern region of India, of the state of Rajasthan. It has a dry and arid rainfall of less than a year. It has thorny and many geographical features characteristic Hot Desert 1 is correct: This landscape is dominated by of sand dune known as Barchan. These are dunes of sand. They occur in a transverse the wind, so they have a broad middle and thinned the ends. The windward side is convex and gently the leeward side is concave and 2 is correct: Mushroom Rocks are a feature found in desert areas. They are formed due to of rocks in these hot, arid climates. The action of against any projecting rock piece wears back the These rock pillars are further eroded extra at where the friction is the most, leaving a broad top and base, much like a mushroom, hence the 3 is incorrect: This region is dotted
#57Practice set
Consider the following Neighbouring Countries of India: 1. China 2. Nepal 3. Banglo.dcsh 4. Pakistan Arrange the countries given above in the descending order of their border length with India
- A3-1-4-2
- B1-4-3-2
- C4-3-1-2
- D3-4-1-2
Answer: (A) 3-1-4-2
Explanation
Option a is the correct shares its land boundaries with Pakistan in the northwest, China (Tibet), Nepal in the north and Myanmar and Bangladesh in The southern neighbours across the sea consist of island countries, namely Sri Lanka and a is correct: India has 15,106.7 Km of land a coastline of 7,516.6 Km including island length of our land borders with neighbouring descending order is as under: Bangladesh 4,096.7 China 3,488 Pakistan 3.323 Nepal 1,751 Myanmer 1,643 Bhutan 699 Afghanistan 106 Total
#58Practice set
Consider the following pairs regarding Pilgrimage sites and Mountains/hills they are situated on:Pilgrimage sites Mountains / Hills 1. Shravanabelgola The Shivalik Range 2. Hemkund sahib The Aravalli Range 3. Mount Abu North-western temple Himalayas 4. Charnr-r-sharif Giri hills GENERA,UQEHow many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- AOnly two
- BOnly three
- CAll four
- DNone
Answer: (D) None
Explanation
Option dis the correct 1 is incorrectly matched: The Shravanabelagola a holy place for the Jains and is world renowned for of Lord Gomateshwara towering over There are two hills Chandragiri and Vindya up the area. The Shravanabelagola is the largest monolithic idol in the world There of monuments and shrines dedicated to other saints in 2 is incorrectly matched: Hemkund Sahibis a place of Sikhs located in Chamoli in Shivalik Range. The Gurdwara Sahib is adorned here. This place is mentioned Dasam Granth composed by Guru Gobind Singh. setting of a glacial lake surrounded by seven each adorned by Sahibon its 3 is incorrectly matched: Mount Abu Temple is a in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of the Rajasthan in western India. The highest peak on is Guru Shikhar at 1,722 m above sea level. It to as 'an oasis in the desert' as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergre
#59Practice set
Arrange the following islands from north to south direction: 1. Kavaratti 2. Minicoy 3. Agatti 4. KalpeniSelect the correct answer from the code given below
- A1-3-4-2
- B2-3-4-1
- C3-1-4-2
- D4-3-1-2
Answer: (C) 3-1-4-2
Explanation
Option c is the correct smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is located in the Arabian Sea consisting of with an area of 32 sq. km. All Islands are 220 to away from Kochi in 3: Agatti is the northernmost island among the Agatti is the Air Port stopover from Cochin on to 1: Kavaratti is the capital and the principal town Lakshadweep. This island is at a distance of 404 km and is located between Agatti Jsland on the west Island on the east. It has been selected under Cities 4: Kalpeni lies just south of the Kavaratti Island. and located at a dist,mce of 287 ( l 55 nautical Kochi and located south-east of Kavarntti Island Audrull and 2: Minicoy is the second largest and the of the Lakshadweep Islands. Nine-degree it from the rest of the Island the correct order of the given islands from north direction is option c is correct)
#60Practice set
Consider the following statements regarding the Steppes Grasslands: Assertion (A): The annual range of temperature in Steppes is vastly different in Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Reason The Steppes in the Southern Hemisphere are on thin land strips near the sea, while those in the Northern Hemisphere are in remote interiors of the continent. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- ABoth A and Rare true, and R is the correct explanation for A
- BBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation for A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
Answer: (A) Both A and Rare true, and R is the correct explanation for A
Explanation
Option a is the correct are Temperate Grasslands found in the areas in the Northern Hemisphere. They deserts, and are away from the Mediterranean the Southern Hemisphere, the Temperate Grasslands in the Southeast portion of Africa (the in the South East portion of Australia (Downs) and in South America is True: Being in the interior of the continent, the moderating maritime influence of sea and or moisture laden onshore winds, Steppes hemisphere experience extremes of to this 'Continentality'. The summers are and dry as moisture laden winds are unable to far into the interior and there is no local breeze to temperature. Similarly, the winters are very cold, are no warm currents to raise the temperature. grasslands see a very high annual range of between the highest and lowest in a the other hand, the Temperate Grasslands in Hemisphere have quite mild climates extremes of temperatures. Th
#61Practice set
Read the following Paragraph: 'This country holds the largest oil reserves in the world. The majority of this oil is within the Orinoco Belt, which is at the southern end of the eastern Orinoco River Basin in the country. This belt has currently the largest deposit of petroleum in the world with estimates placing the capacity at more than 200 billion barrels.' Which country is described in the above paragraph?
- ASaudi Arabia
- BVenezuala
- CCanada
- DUnited States of America
Answer: (B) Venezuala
Explanation
Option b is the correct holds the title of the largest oil reserves in The majority of this oil is within the Orinoco is at the southern end of the eastern Orinoco in the country. This belt is currently the largest petroleum in the world with estimates placing the more than 200 billion barrels. When it comes to Venezuela sits much lower among other This is because unlike many other countries on Venezuelan crude oil is very heavy and requires in technology, manpower, and refineries
#62Practice set
Consider the following statements with reference to Vanadium: 1. In India, concentration of Vanadium is found in Central India. 2. China is the world's largest Vanadium producing country. 3. Vanadium alloys are corrosion-resistant. 4. It increases fuel-efficiency in automotive and aviation industries.How many of the above statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- COnly three
- DAll four
Answer: (C) Only three
Explanation
Option c is the correct l is incorrect. Promising concentrations in the palaeo-proterozoic carbonaceous have been found in the Depo and Tamang areas Pradesh's Papurn Pare 2 is correct. China was the world's country in 2019 with output of China, which produces of the world's of the metal. The largest deposits are also followed by Russia and South 3 is correct. Vanadium alloys are durable temperature and environments, and are corrosion resistant. Its addition improves the tensile strength and of reinforcing bars used for buildings, tunnels 4 is correct. It increases fuel-efficiency and aviation industries due to its high strength to-weight ratio. Vanadium also forms the integral part redox batteries that have the least in energy storage
#63Practice set
Consider the following statements: 1. India has the second largest deposits of Thorium in the world. 2. Australia produces the largest share of uranium from mines in the world. 41.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Option dis the correct has huge reserves of atomic minerals. Uranium are the main atomic minerals. Thorium is monazite which contains 10 percent thoria and l is incorrect. India has the largest deposits in the world and is trying hard to get on to stage of nuclear fuel consumption in order to get self reliant in the nuclear fuel produces about 2 percent of the world's total reserves of uranium are estimated at 30,480 India, Uranium deposits occur in Crystalline 2 is incorrect. Kazakhstan produces the uf uranium from mines of world supply in 2019), followed by Canada and The Chu-Sarysu basin in central Kazakhstan for over half of the country's known The largest viable deposits of Uranium are Australia, Kazakhstan, and Canada. Olympic Dam Ranger mine in south are important mines in deposits are only found in the Athabasca of Lake, River basin in Canada are uranium mining sites. Important T
#64Practice set
With reference to Manganese, which of the following is/are correct? 1. Manganese is not found as free element in nature. 2. China is the world's largest producer of manganese. 56. 3. Pyrolusite is the most important manganese ore.Select the correct answer using the codes given below
- A1 and 3 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 only
- D2 only
Answer: (A) 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Option a is the correct l is correct. Manganese is not found in the free metal. Instead, Manganese exists as the additions of oxides, silicates and carbonates the mix. Most Manganese is obtained from ores found all over the 2 is incorrect. South Africa (not China) world's largest producer of manganese, of global production. Its annual to 6.2 million tonnes, with a manganese mining concentrated in the Kalahari is believed to hold more than of global 3 is correct. Pyrolusite is the most mineral. It is one of several manganese which are all dark gray to black in color and very difficult to distinguish from one another, in massive form
#65Practice set
Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for India losing out to countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam in textiles sector? 1. High tariffs faced by Indian textile exporters in foreign markets. 2. No subsidy is provided to the Indian textile industries to increase employment. 3. Indian domestic policy favors clothing based on man-made fibres.Select the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D1 and 3 only
Answer: (A) 1 only
Explanation
Option a is the correct is among the world's largest producers of Textiles The domestic apparel textile industry in to the country's GDP, of industry value terms, and of the country's export is the 6th largest exporter of textiles and apparel world. However, in recent times India is losing out like Bangladesh and Vietnam in textiles l is correct. The most appropriate reason losing out to Bangladesh and Vietnam in is high tariffs faced by Indian exporters as Bangladesh and Vietnam exporters in foreign example, in the EU, Bangladesh's exports enter free while Indian exports face an average tariff per cent. As India withdrew from RCEP, India will in the market. India industry's dependence drawbacks at the expense of innovation are causing industry to lose out to 2 is incorrect. It is not the case that no provided to the Indian textile industries to increase employment. Under, Pradhan Mantri
#66Practice set
With reference to the patterns of population distribution in the world, consider the following statements: 1. India and China have more than 50 per cent of the world's population. 2. All the 10 most populous countries of the world are located in Asia. 3. Majority of the world population lives in the northern hemisphere.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only one
Explanation
Option a is the correct of population distribution and density help us the demographic characteristics of any area. population distribution refers to the way people over the earth's 1 is incorrect. China (1.44 billion) and 1.39 billion) remain the two most countries of both with more than 1 billion people, 19 and 18 per cent of the world's (not 50 2 is incorrect. The 10 most populous the world contribute about 60 per cent of the Of these 10 countries, 6 are located in India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, 3 is correct. Population distribution on a is highly uneven, with the greater part of the living in the northern hemisphere and in the less developed world. Less than 10 percent world's population lives in the southern hemisphere, percent lives between 20 degrees and 60 degrees
#67Practice set
Which one of the following best describes the term "Megalopolis"?
- AA city having key location within the world economy and acting as crucial center for the global trading of goods and services
- BA large city that is a key center of national and regional socio-economic activity
- CA city with over 10 million inhabitants
- DA cluster of well-networked cities
Answer: (D) A cluster of well-networked cities
Explanation
Option dis the correct settlements vary in culture, size and specialty, areas becoming more significant throughout of a region. There are many types of d is correct. Megalopolis This Greek word meaning "great popularised by Jean Gottman (1957) and metropolitan' region extending as union Hence a cluster of well-networked cities a megalopolis. Geography can play a large role in of megalopolises, as can good international transport links. The subsequent economic one city can have a positive impact on locations. The urban landscape stretching from Boston north to south of Washington in U.S.A. is the of a megalopolis. Important Tips Metropolis: Global cities like London, Tokyo and New York are key locations within the world economy, acting as crucial centres for the global trading of goods and Economically, they a of international economic and host the headquarters for several multinational c
#68Practice set
Consider the following statements with reference to globalization: 1. Globalization is an outcome of the set of various policies that are aimed at transforming the world towards greater interdependence and integration. 2. Economic Globalization reflects the idea that no economy in the world is isolated today. 3. A company hiring regular services from other countries under globalization is called outsourcing.How many of the statements given above are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (C) All three
Explanation
Option c is the correct l is correct: Globalization is generally mean integration of the economy of the country world economy, it is a complex phenomenon. It is of the set of various policies that are aimed the world towards greater integration. It involves creation of networks transcending economic, social and Globalization c'Stablish links in way that the happenings in India can be influenced happening miles away. It is turning the world into or creating a borderless 2 is correct: Economic Globalization idea that no economy in the world is isolated there is an inter-locking global economy which various economies around the world. The the Soviet Union acted as a catalyst for global as the last major block of countries were the global capitalist system. Economic globalization the capacity of national governments to economies and to resist their restructuring along 3 is correct: Outsourci
#69Practice set
Many people around the world lack access to safe water. In this context, Falkenmark Indicator is used to measure which of the following?
- AIt gives relation between economic poverty and water poverty
- BIt measures water scarcity as the amount of renewable freshwater that is available per person per year
- CIt suggests policies that are needed to improve water management in a region
- DIt shows the relation between Soil PH and water quality. mlr
Answer: (B) It measures water scarcity as the amount of renewable freshwater that is available per person per year
Explanation
Option bis the correct of the most commonly used measures of water the 'Falkenmark indicator' or 'water stress index'. defines water scarcity in terms of the total that are available to the population of a scarcity as the amount of renewable is available for each person each year. If the amount water in a country is below 1,700 per year, that country is said to be experiencing water 1,000 it is said to be experiencing water below 500 absolute water scarcity. Important Tips Water Poverty Index (WPI) is used to measure the relationship between economic poverty and water poverty The sustainability index (SI) identifies policies that preserve or improve the desired water management characteristics of the basin in the future
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Which among the following are principal reasons behind the decline in share of railways in total freight transport in India? 1. Absence of last mile delivery 2. Non-competitive tariff structure 3. Low capability to generate operational surplus 4. No foreign direct investment (FDI) permitted in railway infrastructure sectorSelect the correct answer using the code given below
- A1 and 2 only
- B1, 2 and 3 only
- C3 and 4 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (B) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation
Option bis the correct Railways is a government-owned-railway the ownership of Ministry of Railways, India that operates India's national railway system. the Fourth-largest railway network in the world with a route length of 67,956 km as of 31 March 1 is correct. Railways has been losing out FMCG and automobile markets (which are due to absence of last mile 2 is correct. The share of Indian Railways movement has been witnessing a drop over a time, mainly on account of non-competitive Railways' freight rates are already higher modes of transport for several 3 is correct. Railways' operating ratio been higher than in the past several indicates that its capability to generate is low. Further, its expenditure on staff and been increasing. Consequently, capacity growth being funded through 4 is incorrect. Facing stiff competition modes of transportation, the government is transformative measu
#71Full-length test
The policy of "de-hyphenation'' is often mentioned in the news in the context of international relations. Which of the following. best describes this policy?
- AA country's strategy of dealing with two countries, having adversarial relationship between them, in an independent manner
- BA country's strategy of cutting any kind of diplomatic ties with any other country
- CA country's strategy of acting as a mediator between in conflict
- DA country's strategy which gives more importance to the security of the country than human rights of the people like refugees
Answer: (A) A country's strategy of dealing with two countries, having adversarial relationship between them, in an independent manner
Explanation
Option a is the correct a is correct: De-hyphenation in the context relations, means dealing with two adversarial relationship between them, in manner. For instance, this would (India) building relationship with one ignoring the complexities of its relations with (Israel- Palestine relation)
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This ocean relief feature is a seaward extension of the continent from the shoreline to the continental edge. Its width varies greatly and may be entirely absent in some areas. They form the richest fishing grounds in the world. The ocean relief feature described in the above paragraph isf
- AContinental shelf
- BContinental slope
- CContinental rise
- DAbyssal plain
Answer: (A) Continental shelf
Explanation
Option a is the correct a is correct - Continental shelf is a of the continent from the shoreline to edge. Its width varies greatly, from a few the North Pacific off the continent of North over 100 miles off North-west Europe. In some the coasts are extremely mountainous, such as and Andean coasts, the continental shelf entirely absent. Their shallowness enables sunlight through the water, which encourages the minute plants and other microscopic organisms. thus rich in planktons and form the richest in the world. Important Tips Importance of contimmtal shelf: The shallow water over the shelf enables sunlight to penetrate through the water to the bottom and encourages growth of microscopic plants and animals called planktons. Continental shelves are the source of fishes, mineral including sand and gravel. A large quantity of the world's petroleum and natural gas is obtained from these she
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Consider the following Pairs: I. Ghawar Field Saudi Arabia 2. Burgan Field Kuwait 3. Ahvaz Field Turkmenistan 4. Daqing Field ChinaHow many of the above given pairs are correctly matched?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- COnly three
- DAll four
Answer: (C) Only three
Explanation
Option c is the correct 1 is correct: The Ghawar oil field, located in the Province of Saudi Arabia, is the. world's oil field both by oil reserves and 2 is correct: Burgan Field is located in Kuwait is most productive oilfield worldwide but the by 3 is incorrect: The Ahvaz field is Iran's largest It accounts for of Iran's oil reserves 4 is correct: Daqing Field was the largest oilfield till now. It makes up for one-third of China's output. It is one of the world's rare sandstone oil { that produces over 40 million tons of crude oil
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Consider the following statements regarding the Epeirogenic Movements of Earth: 1. These movements work horizontally to the surface of the earth. 2. These movements cause the formation of mountain landforms on earth's surface.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Option d is the correct 1 is incorrect: Eperiogenic movements are which operate vertically from the center of the its surface (and not horizontally to the surface of by radial forces (Convection Currents). It upliftment but on a large scale therefore, noticeable deformation of the surface takes movements are also called the continental 2 is incorrect: The Epeirogenic basically the continent forming movements (and forming movements) of earth. This regional upliftment or subsidence of the ground at scale without any noticeable deformation
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Article I (I) of the Constitution of India says "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States". In this context, why the word 'Union' was used in the Indian Constitution? 1. Indian Federation is the result of an agreement among the states. 2. The Indian states have no right to secede from the federation. 3. During. Emergency situations, the structure of the government becomes unitary.Select the correct answer from the code given below
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 only
- C1 only
- D2 and 3 only
Answer: (B) 2 only
Explanation
Option b is the correct 1 describes India, that is, Bharat as a 'Union of than a 'Federation of States'. This provision deals things: one, name of the country; and two, type of polity. Statement 1 is incorrect and 2 is correct: The country as 'Union' although its Constitution is structure. According to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the of States' has been preferred to 'Federation for two reasons: one, the Indian Federation the result of an agreement among the states like Federation; and two, the states have no secede from the federation. The federation is an it is indestructible. The country is an integral divided into different states only for the convenience 3 is incorrect: Indian Constitution Emergency provisions from Article 352 to Article an emergency, the Central Government becomes and the states go into the total control of the converts the federal structure into a unitary one without amendm
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With reference to "Precautionary consider the following statements: 1. It means the domestic laws 'the countries should be in congruence with the international treaties ratified by the country. 2. In India the principle has been solely followed in case of framing environmental' laws. 3. As per the Supreme Court of India, the principle is considered as an essential feature of sustainable development.How many of the above given statements are correct?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll three
- DNone
Answer: (A) Only one
Explanation
Option a is the correct answer. Precautionary principles are landmark principles used by the policy makers around the world to save hµman life and to prevent human sufferings. The principle first found acceptance in Germany in the and In 1992, the UN Rio Declaration on Environment and Development incorporated the strategy in dealing with environment matters. The Rio Declaration defines the principle as: 'Where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation'. Statement 1 is incorrect: Precautionary Principle is not related to framing of domestic laws in congruence with the international treaties. Statement 2 is incorrect: In India, the Precautionary Principle is not only used in the field of environmental laws but also in dealing with public hea
#77Full-length test
Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the negative rate monetary policy?
- AIncreases borrowing costs
- BWeakening of country's domestic currency { }
- CIncrease the margin financial earn from lending
- DAll of the above
Answer: (B) Weakening of country's domestic currency { }
Explanation
Option b is the correct answer Option a is incorrect: Negative rates may encourage borrowing and spend money, they are also a strong incentive not to save money. Borrowers could access the money at a very low or negative. rate. Negative interest rate reduces the cost of b is correct: Negative interest rates occur are credited interest rather than paying interest When negative interest rates are in place, to search for better. returns in foreign markets, a decrease in their country's currency leads to weakening of domestic currency against Lower currency valuation helps boost exports them more attractively priced around the negative interest rates, cash deposited at a bank storage charge, rather than the opportunity to earn the idea is to incentivize loaning and than saving and c is incorrect: Negative interest rates occur are credited interest rather than paying purpose of negative inter

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