21.
Which of the following rocks is not likely
a)
Conglomerate
b)
Granite
c)
Shale
d)
Sandstone
22.
The most common areas of nomadic herding are.
a)
Hot humid regions
b)
Cold humid regions
c)
Rainy areas
d)
Dry areas
23.
Large amount of labour is applied on small –
size holding under the system of
a)
Mediterranean farming
b)
Oriental farming
c)
Commercial farming
d)
Commercial horticulture
Directions
(Q.NOs. 24 – 25)
the following items consists of two statements. Statement I and statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to
these items using the codes given below.
Codes
a)
Both the statements are individually true and
statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
b)
Both the statements are individually true, but
statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
c)
Statement I is true, but statement II is false
d)
Statement I is true, but statement Ii is true.
24.
Statement I the process of decay and
disintegration of rocks in situ is called weathering.
Statement II weathering takes place both
mechanically and chemically.
25.
Statement I doldrums is a calm belt between 5˚ N
and 5˚
s of the equator.
Statement II the sun rays strike almost
vertically over the equator throughout the year.
26.
Which of the following are the results of EI
Nino?
I.
Reduction in the amount of planktons which
further reduces the number of fish in the sea.
II.
Irregularities in the evaporation of sea water.
III.
Distortion of equatorial atmospheric
circulation.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below.
a)
1 and 2
b)
2 and 3
c)
1 and 3
d)
All of these
27.
The rigid lithosphere slabs are known as
‘plates’ – what would be the result, if the oceanic plate collides with the
continental plate?
i.
Oceanic plate is forced below the continental
plate.
ii.
Continental, plate is forced below the oceanic
plate.
iii.
Continental and oceanic plates never collide.
Select the correct answer using the
codes given below.
a)
Only 1
b)
Only 2
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
All of the above
28.
What would be the date and local time of a place
located at 99˚ 30’ longitude when the local time at 0˚
longitude is 19- 00 hrs of 29th February, 2013?
a)
23 – 54 hrs of 28th February
b)
00-54 hrs of 1st March 1
c)
23 -30
hrs of 28th February
d)
00-44 hrs of 1st March
29.
Which one among the following terms is used to
describe a plant that grows only in a mountainous environment?
a)
Orophyte
b)
Geophyte
c)
Epiphyte
d)
Bryophyte
30.
Which of the following statements is /are
correct?
i.
Air close to the Earth’s surface is heavier.
ii.
Air close to the earth’s surface contains larger
quantity of water vapor and dust particles.
Select the
correct answer using the codes given below.
a)
Only 1
b)
Only 2
c)
Both 1 and 2
d)
Neither 1 nor 2.
ANSWERS
21.B
22.D
23.B
24.B
25.B
26.D
27.A
28.B
29.D
30.C