1. What is the main activity of Eskimos during the short period of summer season?
Correct : A. Hunting
2. The country that has the greatest length of the day during summer is :
Correct : D. Norway
3. Wood pulp comes from:
Correct : D. coniferous forest region
4. The temperature decreases towards poles, because :
Correct : D. the sun rays falling per unit area are less at poles
5. The lowest winter temperature in the northern hemisphere is of:
Correct : D. Verkhoyansk
6. Among foodgrains, international trade of rice is quite small because:
Correct : D. major producer regions are major consumers also
7. Which of the following countries is the richest coal producing nation in Europe?
Correct : B. Germany
8. World's largest synthetic rubber and tyre making centre is :
Correct : C. Akron
9. The World's largest producer of wool is:
Correct : D. Australia
10. Marino sheep rearing is the predominant pastoral activity in :
Correct : A. Australia
11. Which of the following is the leading producer of rice? [CRPF 1990]
Correct : C. China
12. Major wheat and rice producing area in China is:
Correct : D. All the above
13. Which one of the following countries produces the largest amount of crude steel of the
world? [IAS 2007]
Correct : D. China
14. Which one of the following deserts is famous for its deposits of nitrates? [IAS 2007]
Correct : A. Atacama
15. The maximum amount of energy in the present day world is provided by :
Correct : B. coal
16. Which of the following countries is rich in oil?
Correct : A. Indonesia
17. The Appalachian coal fields, one of the important coal fields in the world, are located
in:
Correct : C. U.S.A.
18. The Appalachian highland of North America are economically important mainly because
of:
Correct : D. rich mineral wealth forming the basis of flourishing industries
19. Which of the following is the largest producer of copper?
Correct : D. Chile
20. Which country is the largest oil producer in the world :
Correct : B. U.S.A.
21. Where was the world's first oil-well drilled in the nineteenth century ?
Correct : B. Titusfills in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
22. The world's highest hydel power project 'Rongtong' is located in :
Correct : D. Beijing
23. Which of the following countries is the world's largest producer of coal?
Correct : B. China
24. Which country ranks top in the mining of gold?
Correct : D. South Africa
25. The leading producer of "bort" variety of diamond in the world is :
Correct : B. Zaire
26. Which one of the African countries is richer than others in gold and diamond? [IFS
1993]
Correct : B. Zaire
27. The leading producer of sulphur is : [IES 1994]
Correct : B. Spain
28. The major oil producing area in U.S.A. is :
Correct : A. Texas-Louisiana belt
29. Which country leads the world in the export of oil?
Correct : B. Saudi Arabia
30. The chief industry of Afghanistan is : [IFS 1988]
Correct : B. carpet making
31. Silk textiles are mainly produced in:
Correct : C. China and India
32. Venice in Italy and Vienna in Austria are famous for:
Correct : B. glass industry
33. Which of the following pairs is incorrect ?
Correct : B. Bangkok-Aircrafts
34. Cork is chiefly produced in :
Correct : C. Cadiz (Spain)
35. Which of the following countries is well known for diamond cutting industry ?
Correct : A. Belgium
36. World's leading producer of fertilizers is:
Correct : C. U.S.A.
37. Which of the following towns is incorrectly matched to its chief industry ?
Correct : C. Los Angeles-Automobiles
38. World's largest manufacturers of Motor Vehicles are:
Correct : C. U.S.A. and Japan
39. Which of the following industries uses mica?
Correct : B. Electrical industry
40. Los Angeles is famous for:
Correct : C. film studios
41. Which of the following pairs of countries are the leading manufacturers of cement in
the world?
Correct : C. China and India
42. From, the point of view of international trade, Bahrein islands are noted for petroleum
and:
Correct : D. pearl fishing
43. The biggest producer of Uranium in the world is : [Asstt Grade 1991]
Correct : C. U.S.A.
44. In the world production of natural rubber, India ranks: [CDS 2002]
Correct : C. fourth
45. Oolong tea is: [IAS 2003]
Correct : C. a variety of tea cultivated in Taiwan
46. The largest exporter of cotton textile in the world is : [IAS 2003]
Correct : D. India
47. Which of the following countries is the biggest producer of mango?
Correct : A. India
48. Brazil has become the world's largest producer of coffee mainly because:
Correct : C. the "terra-rosa" soil is very fertile
49. Which one of the following countries has the largest known reserves of oil ? [UP PCS
2002]
Correct : A. Kuwait
50. Among the following countries, the only one to have about half of its area under
cultivation is : [CDS 2003]
Correct : B. India
51. Wind power is employed prominently in:
Correct : B. Holland
52. Put the following ores in descending order of their iron content: 1. Haemetite 2. Magnetite 3. Limonite 4. Siderite
Correct : B. 2, 1, 3, 4
53. Which of the following minerals and their ores are correctly matched? 1. Zinc-calamine 2. Platinum-iridium 3. Tin-cassiterite 4. Copper-carnolite
Correct : D. 1 and 3
54. Cooperative farming is well-developed in: 1. Denmark 2. Belgium 3. Russia 4. Sweden
Correct : D. I, II and IV
55. The production of natural rubber is dominated by :
Correct : B. South-east Asia
56. Which of the following generally produces the largest quantity of oranges?
Correct : C. Brazil
57. The largest quantities of bauxite is found in:
Correct : A. tropical latitudes
58. The Ruhr-Westphalia region is a famous industrial region of:
Correct : D. Germany
59. Most of the Japanese industries are located on the:
Correct : A. Hokkaido coast
60. Which one of the following countries has the highest agricultural production in Europe? [IAS 2004]
Correct : A. France
61. Identify the correct descending order of production of wood pulp of the following
countries: [IAS 2004] 1. USA 2. Sweden 3. Japan 4. Canada Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct : B. 2, 4, 1, 3
62. The country which leads in the production of rubber is :
Correct : B. Indonesia
63. Which one of the following is a landlocked country? [CDS 2002]
Correct : B. Hungary
64. Factory farming is the characteristic of [IAS 2009]
Correct : B. north-western Europe
65. Summer rains in Australia broadly decreases from [IAS 2009]
Correct : C. north to south
66. No trees are found in Tundra biome near polar region of northern hemisphere. This is
due to : [NDA 2011]
Correct : B. frozen ice beneath the surface soil (permafrost) restricts root growth
67. ‘Mocha’ coffee is grown in [RAS 2010]
Correct : D. Yemen
68. In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area? [IAS 2010]
Correct : C. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
69. Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2010]
Correct : A. 1 only
70. A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics: [IAS 2010] 1. Warm and dry climate 2. Mild and wet winter 3. Evergreen oak trees The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?
Correct : A. Mediterranean
71. Over 90% of the world's biomass is in [CDS 2012]
Correct : A. tropical rain forests
72. Which one among the following is not an important factor of climate of an area? [CDS
2011]
Correct : B. Longitude
73. Climate change resulting in the rise of temperature may benefit which of the
countries/regions? [CDS 2011]
Correct : D. Russia and Northern Europe
74. The thermal equator is found [CDS 2011]
Correct : C. north of the geographical equator
75. Golden Revolution refers to [CPO SI 2011]
Correct : B. Horticulture
76. What could be the main reason / reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian
desert belt? 1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells. 2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context? [CSAT 2011]
Correct : A. 1 only
77. Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes, 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]
Correct : C. Both I and 2
78. La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina
different from El Nino ? 1. La Nina is characterised by un-usually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino IS characterised by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. 2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT2011]
Correct : D. Neither 1 nor 2
79. Which one of the following terms for natural vegetation is associated with Siberia? [IES
2003]
Correct : B. Taiga
80. Which one among the following covers the highest percentage of forest area in the
world?
Correct : A. Temperate Coniferous forests
81. Which of the following pairings is incorrect ?
Correct : A. Isohytes-Humidity
82. Which of the following is fastest growing tree ?
Correct : C. Eucalyptus
83. 'Contours' are lines connecting places having: [Railways 1991]
Correct : D. equal height
84. On moving from a pole to the equator we find that the population of plants and animals:
Correct : B. increases
85. Petroleum is generally found in :
Correct : D. folded marine sedimentary rocks
86. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Correct : B. Isohels-Lines joining areas of equal rainfall
87. The soil material is mainly derived from:
Correct : B. sedimentary rocks
88. The theory of continental drift is supported by: 1. similarities between the coastline of South America and Africa 2. the similarity of rocks of Central Africa, southern India, Brazil and Australia 3. evidence of fossils 4. survival of marsupials in Australia
Correct : D. I, II, III and IV
89. The 'ring of fire' : 1. is associated with earthquakes 2. is associated with volca noes 3. goes round the Pacific Ocean 4. is associated with forest fires
Correct : A. 1, 2 and 3
90. In which type of rocks are coal and petroleum found?
Correct : D. Sedimentary
91. Which metal is most abundant in the earth's crust?
Correct : C. Aluminium
92. Molten rock below the surface of the earth is called:
Correct : D. Magma
93. The Himalayas were formed due to :
Correct : D. folding of the geo-syncline named Tethys
94. What is Weathering?
Correct : C. Breaking up and disintegration of rocks
95. Which of the following is a chemical weathering process ?
Correct : C. Oxidation
96. Which of the following predominantly acts as the agent of chemical erosion of soil?
Correct : C. Underground water
97. The most ideal conditions for the chemical weathering are found in : [CDS 1993]
Correct : D. hot and humid regions
98. Which of the following represents d process of chemical weathering? [CDS 1991]
Correct : C. Hydration and Hydrolysis
99. Soil erosion can be prevented by:
Correct : B. growing plants on a large scale to form soil cover
100. Formation of pot holes in river beds is an example of: