Rajasthan Public Service Commission 2016
Paper GeographyI
Ques: 150
Time: 3 Hours
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Bolsons are associated with
Glacial topography
Karst topography
Arid topography
Running water resultant topography
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Which one of the following zones of atmosphere contains Mother of pearl cloud'
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Ionosphere
Exosphere
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Which one of the following statements is not correct
Chinook blows in autumn
Bora blows in winter
Fohn blows in spring
Gibli blows in summer
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Which one of the following humidity is expressed in grams of water vapour per kilogram of air
Absolute humidity
Specific humidity
Relative humidity

Optimum humidity
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Horse latitude lies in



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In Koppen's climatic classification BWh stands for
Cold midlatitude
desert
Hot lowlatitude
desert
Hot lowlatitude
steppe
Cold midlatitude
steppe
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Ques
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A2,
B1,
C4,
D3

A2,
B3,
C4,
D1
A4,
B1,
C2,
D3
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A2,
B1,
C4,
D3
A2,
B3,
C4,
D1
A4,
B1,
C2,
D3
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Assertion(A) In
the tropical zone the eastern shores of oceans are warmer than the western shores, while in
the temperate zone the western shores of oceans are warmer than the eastern shores. Reason(R) The
temperature of these shores is influenced more by ocean currents and prevailing winds than the latitudes.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true and R is false
A is false and R is true
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A2,
B1,
C4,
D3
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A3,
B4,
C1,
D2
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1

A2,
B1,
C4,
D3
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A3,
B4,
C1,
D2
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
Ques :10
Humboldt current flows along
Western coast of South America
Southwestern coast of South America
Western coast of Australia
Western coast of North America
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Ques :11
The ecosystem functions through
Energy flow and circulation of nutrients and minerals
Increasing interrelations between living organism and their environment
Integration of biotic and abiotic components of environment
Physicochemical
environment
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A4,
B1,
C2,
D3
A3,
B2,
C1,
D4
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A1,
B3,
C2,
D4
A4,
B1,
C2,
D3
A3,
B2,
C1,
D4
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A1,
B3,
C2,
D4
Ques :13
The correct succession of various trophic levels in a natural food chain is
Decomposers omnivores
carnivores
herbivores
autotrophs
Autotrophs herbivores
carnivores
omnivores
decomposers
Autotrophs carnivores
omnivores
herbivores
decomposers
Herbivores onmivores
decomposers
autotrophs
carnivores
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A food web is
A very long straight linked food chain
A moderatesized
food chain having many trophic levels
A circular food chain
A series of interwoven food chains
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Ques :15
The concept of probabilism was given by
O.H.K. Spate
Griffith Taylor
Carl Souer
Richard Hartshorne
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Ques :16
Which Arab Geographer is known for divinding the world into 14 climatic regions
Al magdisi
Al beruni
Al musudi
Al idrisi
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Ques :17
Who among the following scholars followed the teleological approach in the study of the earth
Alexander Von Humboldt
Carl Ritter
Immanuel Kant
Bernhard Varen (Varenius)
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Ques :18
Ratzel's work was based on the concept that
There is a dichotomy between physical and cultural aspects of geography
Geography is a scientific discipline
Physical environment controlled human activities
Geography is necessarily descriptive
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Use of models in geography came into being
After First World War
After 1920 decade
After 1930 decade
After Second World War
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Ques :20
The new geography of 1950s was characterised by emphasis on
Empirical enquiry
Geographical aspects of social issues
Locational theory and use of quantitative methods and models
Human ecology
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Which one of the scholars of premodern
period clearly established the relationship between regional
geography and systematic geography
Cluverious
Bushing
Buache
Varenius
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Which one of the following concept is associated with Vidal de la Blache

Landscape chorology
Mathematical geography
Terrestrial whole
Landschaft
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A1,
B4,
C2,
D3
A1,
B4,
C3,
D2
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A2,
B3,
C1,
D4
A1,
B4,
C2,
D3
A1,
B4,
C3,
D2
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A2,
B3,
C1,
D4
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Scorching, Muggy, Keen, Raw
Scorching, Raw, Keen, Muggy
Muggy, Keen, Scorching, Raw
Keen, Muggy, Raw, Scorching
Scorching, Muggy, Keen, Raw
Scorching, Raw, Keen, Muggy
Muggy, Keen, Scorching, Raw
Keen, Muggy, Raw, Scorching
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2 and 3
3 and 4
2 and 4
2 and 4
2 and 3
3 and 4
2 and 4
2 and 4
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A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A2,
B3,
C1,
D4
A4,
B2,
C3,
D1
A4,
B2,
C1,
D3
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A2,
B3,
C1,
D4
A4,
B2,
C3,
D1
A4,
B2,
C1,
D3
Ques :27
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true and R is false
A is false and R is true
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Ques :28
The Planning Commission of India and the National Remote Sensing Agency have divided India into how
many agro climatic
regions

Fourteen
Fifteen
Sixteen
Seventeen
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Ques :29
Lowest gap in male and female literacy (2011) was in
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Kerala
Nagaland
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A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A3,
B4,
C1,
D2
A4,
B1,
C2,
D3
A2,
B3,
C4,
D1
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A3,
B4,
C1,
D2
A4,
B1,
C2,
D3

A2,
B3,
C4,
D1
Ques :31
Which one of the following groups represent the correct sequence of mountain peaks of Rajasthan in
descending order of their height
Tatgarh Kho
Bilai
Roja
Bhakar
Kho Tatgarh
Roja
Bhakar Bilai
Bilai Kho
Tatgarh
Roja
Bhakar
Roja Bhakar Bilai
Tatgarh
Kho
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Ques :32
Structurally, the physical features of Rajasthan form part of which of the following relief regions of India
Northern Great Plain, Peninsular Plateau
Northern Mountain Region, Northern Great Plains
Coastal Plains, Peninsular Plateau
Peninsular Plateau, Northern Mountain region
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Which one of the following climatic regions proposed by Koppen is not correctly matched in Rajasthan
Aw Southern
Rajasthan
Cwg Northern
Rajasthan
BWhw Arid
desert
BShw Semiarid
desert
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A3,
B1,
C2,
D4
A4,
B3,
C1,
D2
A1,
B2,
C3
D4
A2,
B1,
C4,
D3
A3,
B1,
C2,
D4
A4,
B3,
C1,
D2
A1,
B2,
C3
D4
A2,
B1,
C4,
D3
Ques :35
For planting of dry teak trees in Rajasthan the most suitable districts are
Barmer, Bikaner, Sri Ganganer
Dungarpur, Banswara, Udaipur
Jhalawar, Bundi, Kota
Bharatpur, Ajmer, Jaipur
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A1,
B3,
C2,
D4
A3,
B2,
C1,
D4
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4

A3,
B4,
C2,
D1
A1,
B3,
C2,
D4
A3,
B2,
C1,
D4
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A3,
B4,
C2,
D1
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A3,
B2,
C1,
D4
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A1,
B2,
C4,
D3
A2,
B3,
C4,
D1
A3,
B2,
C1,
D4
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A1,
B2,
C4,
D3
A2,
B3,
C4,
D1

Ques :38
The National Highway of Rajasthan which forms part of both the
EastWest
Corridor and the Golden
Quadrant Project
NH 8
NH 76
NH 79
NH 15
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Ques :39
and
and
and
and
and
and
and
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Ques :40
Which of the following tools yield data that are most difficult to be interpreted
Questonnaire
Rating Scale
Sociometry
Interview
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Ques :41
Which one of the following statements is correct
Research refers to finding something new
It is difficult to conceptualize a final solution of social problems
Research refers to the permanent solution of the problem
Research refers to the tentative solution of the problem
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Review of related literature helps in identification of research problem because 1.
It helps in identifying
consistencies among the findings of various researches. 2. It helps in identifying inconsitencies among the
findings of various researches 3. It helps in identifying research gap 4. It helps in avoiding repetition Which of
these statements are correct
1 and 3
3 and 4
2 and 4
3 and 4
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3 and 4
2 and 4
3 and 4
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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of steps of research
Problem identification, data analysis, hypothesis, conclusion
Hypothesis, data collection, sampling, conclusion, data analysis
Thinking about solution, selection of tools, hypothesis, data collection, data analysis
Problem identification, hypothesis, data collection, data analysis, conclusion
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In the identification of problem the researcher should decide
The title and the variables
The objectives
The variables, title and objectives
The title
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Ques :45
Probability is known as
Deliberate sampling
Systematic sampling
Stratified sampling
Simple random sampling
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Ques :46
Interpolation method is used in
Choropleth map
Dot map
Isopleth map
Choroschematic map
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Ques :47
Global Positioning System is divided into how many segments
One
Two
Three
Four
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Ques :48
A3,
B2,
C4,
D1
A4,
B1,
C2,
D3
A2,
B3,
C1,
D4
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A3,
B2,
C4,
D1
A4,
B1,
C2,
D3
A2,
B3,
C1,
D4
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
Ques :49
A4,
B2,
C3,
D1
A2,
B4,
C3,
D1
A4,
B2,
C1,
D3
A2,
B4,
C1,
D3

A4,
B2,
C3,
D1
A2,
B4,
C3,
D1
A4,
B2,
C1,
D3
A2,
B4,
C1,
D3
Ques :50
Which of the following characteristics of map projections is/are correct Select the correct answer using the
codes given below 1.
Bonne's and polyconic are modified form of simple cylinderical projections 2. Simple
cylinderical is neither an equal area nor true shape projection 3. Due to increase in longitudinal scale away
from the central meridian Bonne's is not an equal area projection 4. In mercator projection Great Circle is
represented by a curved line and rhumb line by a simple line, while in gnomonic projection the situation is just
opposite
2 and 4
2 and 4
1 and 3
Only 3
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2 .. 4
2 .. 4
1 .. 3
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Ques :51
A1,
B4,
C2,
D3
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A3,
B1,
C4,
D2

A1,
B4,
C2,
D3
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A3,
B1,
C4,
D2
Ques :52
A2,
B4,
C1,
D3
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A2,
B1,
C3,
D4
A3,
B4,
C1,
D2
A2,
B4,
C1,
D3
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A2,
B1,
C3,
D4

A3,
B4,
C1,
D2
Ques :53
On the basis of occupations consider the following sectors of economy and select the correct answer using the
codes given below 1.
Commercial fishing is primary occupation, while subsistence fishing is secondary
occupation 2. Lumbering and furniture making are both secondary occupations 3. Transport and defence are
both tertiary occupations 4. Banking is tertiary occupation, while management is quaternary occupation
1 and 2
3 and 4
1 and 4
Only 4
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3 .. 4
1 .. 4
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Ques :54
Consider the following statements regarding international tradeflow
and select the correct answer using the
codes given below 1.
Annual growth rate of exportimport
trade of developing countries is about 1 percent,
while it is more than 7 percent in case of developed countries 2. Developing countries contribute more than 64
percent 3. Total exportimport
trade of Singapore and Malaysia is 100 percent of their GDP 4. Trade balance
is favourable in case of most of the developed countries, while it is unfavourable in case of developing
countries
2 and 3
1 and 4
3 and 4
Only 1
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1 .. 4
3 .. 4
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A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A3,
B2,
C1,
D4
A1,
B4,
C3,
D2
A2,
B3,
C4,
D1
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A3,
B2,
C1,
D4
A1,
B4,
C3,
D2
A2,
B3,
C4,
D1
Ques :56
A3,
B2,
C1,
D4
A3,
B4,
C2,
D1
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1
A3,
B2,
C1,
D4
A3,
B4,
C2,
D1
A1,
B2,
C3,
D4
A4,
B3,
C2,
D1

Ques :57
The correct chronological sequence of orogenies is
Hercynian, Caledonian, Chernian, Alpine
Hercynian, Chernian, Alpine, Caledonian
Chernian, Hercynian, Caledonian, Alpine
Chernian, Caledonian, Hercynian, Alpine
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Ques :58
In which one of the following sections of a valley is a river likely to flow through a braided channel
In youth stage in areas of steep slope
In foothill zone where large fragments of load are likely to be deposited
Near mouth where river velocity has been reduced significantly
Near source region
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Ques :59
What is the chief characteristic of 'thermocline layer' in oceans
It is the warmest layer of water in which temperature is almost equal at all depths
Temperature is low in this layer rises with increasing depth
Temperature is low in this layer but does not increase with increasing depth
Temperature in this layer falls rapidly with increasing depth
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Ques :60
The correct decreasing order of the amount of salts in the ocean is
Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Sulphate, Calcium Sulphate
Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Sulphate, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Sulphate
Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Sulphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Sulphate
Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Sulphate, Potassium Sulphate, Calcium Carbonate
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For representing distribution of metropolitan and rural population simultaneously on a map the most suitable
diagrammatic method would be
Sten de Geer's volumetric method
Stilgenbauer's areal method
Isopleth and multiple dot method
Proportional circles and dot method
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Which of the following is not a process of epeirogenetic movement
Subsidence
Upliftment
Landslide
Submergence
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Arrange the following denudation processes in a sequential order and select the correct answer using code
given below A. Erosion B. Deposition C. Weathering D. Transportation
A C B and D
B C and A
C D A and B
C A D and B
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Which is not a correct match
Geosynclinal Theory Kober
Sliding Continent Theory Jolly
Convection Current Theory Holmes
Continental Drift Theory Wegener
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Which of the following is an example of 'Playa Lake'
Great Salve
Lake Van
Lake LapNor
Gohana Lake
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Which of the following is an example of Foot Delta'
Niger Delta
Mississippi Delta
Rhine Delta
HwangaHo
Delta
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Which one is a depositional landform in Karst topography
Travertime
Uvalas
Sinking Creek
Doline
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Dreikanter is associated with
Karst Topography
Glacial Topography
Arid Topography
Coastal Topography
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Which of the following is not a erosional landform of glacial topography
Nunatak
Arete
Roche moutonnees
Kame
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Which is not a correct match
Fluvial Levees
Glacial Horn
Karst Demoiselle
Coastal Bars
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Assertion(A) A
longitudinal dune is known as Reason(R) A
is of crescent shape. Select your
answer using following codes
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true and R is false
A is false and R is true

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Ques :72
In which areas of the world, the lowest annual range of temperature is found
Tropical areas
Temperate areas
Polar areas
Equatorial areas
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Which one of the following factors is not affecting the distribution of temperature on Earth's surface
Latitudinal location
Duration of day
Atmospheric pressure
Altitude from sealevel
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Arrange the correct order of pressure belts from equator to poles
Equatorial low, subtropical high, polar high, subpolar
low.
Equatorial low, subpolar
low, polar high, subtropical high.
Equatorial low, subtropical
high, subpolar
low, polar high.
Equatorial low, subpolar
low, subtropical
low, polar high.
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The maximum velocity of westerlies is observed over
Continents in Southern hemisphere
Oceans in Southern hemisphere
Continents in Northern hemisphere
Oceans in Northern hemisphere
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Which latitudinal region is the source of cT air masses




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Which one of the following statements is not correct
Mean annual total rainfall is greatest in equatorial region
Regions located in interior of continents have lesser rainfall
Cold Oceanic currents provide enough rains in coastal areas
Orographic lifting of air is a significant factor in regional distribution of rainfall.
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The main bases of Thornthwaite's classification (1931) of climate were A. Precipitation effectiveness B.
Monthly precipitation C. Thermal efficiency D. Average monthly temperature
A and B are correct
B and C are correct
A and C are correct
A B and D are correct
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Ques :79
Which is not a favourable condition for the inversion of temperature
In winter on calm and clear sky
Surface covered with natural vegetation
When sky is clear and anticyclonic conditions prevails
When surface is covered with ice and snow.
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Telegraph Plateau is located in
Northern Pacific Ocean
Northern Atlantic Ocean
Southern Atlantic Ocean
Southern Indian Ocean
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Aleutian Trench is located in
Eastern Indian Ocean
Southern Pacific Ocean
North Pacific Ocean
Western Indian Ocean
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The highest salinity in Northern Hemisphere is found between





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Which one of the following is not a marine resource
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Monazite
Mica
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Ques :84
Who propounded the Stationary Wave Theory of the origin of tides
W. Whewell
T. Garrison
R.A. Harris
A. Strahler
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Among ocean deposits, Globigerina Ooze is a
Inorganic deposit
Biogenic deposit
Sea shore
deposit
Terrigenous deposit
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The largest number of Atolls exist in
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
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Ques :88
Examine the following statements and select the correct answer using code given below A. Fringing reefs
cling to the margin of land. B. Barrier reefs are separated from land by a lagoon. C. The Great Barrier Reef
lies to the east of New South Wales D. An Atoll is a ring shaped
island
B and C are correct
B and D are correct

C and D are correct
C and D are correct
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Which of the following is not a biogeochemical cycle
Carbon Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Cycle of erosion
Oxygen Cycle
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The pyramid of biomass in a grassland ecosystem is
Upright (broad base)
Inverted
Horizontal
Parallel
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Which one of the following is a region of high ecological productivity
Deserts
Tropical and temperate forest regions
Grasslands
Snow Covered areas of Arctic
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Which one of the following is not a megabiodiversity country/ area of the world
Mexico
Turkey
Madagaskar
Brazil
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Which of the following is not a hot spot of biodiversity in the world
Sunda Land
Central Chile
Siberia
Caribbean Island
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Botanical garden for plants and zoological park for animals are the examples of which type of biodiversity
conservation
Ex situ
In situ
Integrated system
Legislative system
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Which one of the following is not a geological environmental hazard
Landslide
Drought
Earthquake
Volcanic Activity

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Who used the word 'Physical Geography' for 'General Geography'
Humboldt
Carl Ritter
Ratzel
Richthofen
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The author of the book 'Geography and Geographers' is
D. Harvey
E. Soja
Stoddart
R.J. Johonston
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Who intoduced the 'Behavioural Matrix' in geography
A. Pred
W.K. Kirk
A.H. Jensen
L.A. Brown
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Who is the author of the article, 'The Major Natural Regions'

P.M. Roxlay
A.J. Herbertson
L.D. Stamp
R. Hartshorne
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Which one of the following geographer is not associated with the concept of possibilism
Febre
Demangeon
Demolins
Blenchard
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Ques :102
Which is not an exchange activity
Freight transportation
Tele communication
Retail trade
Management
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A simple model of economy is based on
Set of decisionmaking
elements
Transport network
Environment
International trade
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Consider the following statements regarding spatially closed economy A. Isolated with other regions B. Fulfil
their own needs C. Linked by transport network D. Acquire services entirely within a spatial unit. Select the
correct answer using code given below
Only A is correct
B and C are correct
B and C are correct
C and D are correct
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Which of the following is not a renewable energy
Geothermal energy
Hydropower
Nuclear energy

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Which one of the following is not a method of soil conservation
Contour ploughing
Canal irrigation
Controlled grazing
Crop rotation
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Which of the following is not a major trade block of the world
European Union
The South Asian Preferential Trading Agreement (SAPTA)
Latin American Free Trade Association (LAFTA)
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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Ques :108
Assertion(A) The
North Atlantic route is the busiest of the ocean trade routes of the world. Reason(R) This
route connects Western Europe and Eastern North America, the two highly developed regions of the world.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true and R is false
A is false and R is true
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Which one of the following is not a main area of mangroves
Sunderbans
Mahanadi Delta
Gulf of Khambat
Tarai
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Ques :110
Which of the following states has largest reserves of coal in India
West Bengal
Madhya Pradesh
Jharkhand
Telangana
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In which state Malprabha and Ghatprabha multipurpose projects are located
Maharashtra
Telangana
Tamilnadu
Karnataka
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Pali, Pada, Nagala and Dhani etc. Are the names given to which type of rural settlements in India
Hamleted Settlements
Clustered Settlements
SemiClustered
Settlements
Dispersed Settlements
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Ques :113
Which is not a correct match
INDAL Belgaum
HINDALCO Renukot
NALCO Koraput
MALCO Korba
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Ques :114
Which of the following is not a part of Integrated Rural Development Programme
Minimum Need Programme
Desert and Droughtprone
Area Development
National Rural Development Programme
Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas
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Salem
Dolvi
Bhilai
Durgapur

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is a breed of
Goat
Camel
Buffalo
Sheep
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Maize
Bajara
Barley
Jowar

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On which river Meja dam is located
Kali Sindh
Kothari
Ghambhari
Parvati
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Which aspect is not related with significance of research
Research inculcates scientific thinking.
Solutions suggested in research are universal
Research promotes the habit of logical thinking
Spatial and temporal aspects are basis of geographical research
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Which of the following is not a quality of good research
Systematic
Methods of data analysis should be appropriate
Based on preconceived
ideas.
Logical
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Which is not a method of hypothesis testing
Chisquire
Test
Circular Test
Student's T. Test
Parametric Test
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Which type of sampling is done if a population from which a sample drawn does not constitute a homogenous
group
Systematic

Random
Stratified
Area
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Which is not a type of the measurement of scale
Simple Scale
Nominal Scale
Ordinal Scale
Ratio Scale
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Ques :125
In report writting, select the correct sequence of the following heads using codes given below Objectives
Cartographic representation Conclusions Data Collection
C and D
B and C
B and C
D and C
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Ques :126
Chorochromatic maps are suitable to show distribution of
Population
Production of agricultural products
Types of vegetation
House types
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The suitable quantitative method to show distribution of rainfall and temperature in a region is
Choropleth method
Dot method
Stilgenbauer's method
Isopleth method
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In a Mercator Projection, Loxodrome is a
Central Meridian
Standard Parallel
Straight line joining two places
Concentric circles
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Which diagram is suitable to show Age and sex of population
Ring diagram
Block diagram
Pyramid diagram
Wheel diagram
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What is the meaning of the word 'Entwickelung' in Penck's Cycle of Erosion
Development
Growth
Releif
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Ques :131
First classification of clouds was put forth by
W.Hobs
Trewartha
Kiyoo Wadati
Luke Howard
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Rossby Wave' develops in which stage of Jet stream
First stage
Second stage
Third stage
Fouth stage
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Which one of the following mountains is an example of 'Complex Mountain'
Mayon
Fujiyama
Sierra Nevada
Rainier
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Manmad to Kolhapur region is famous for which industry in Maharashtra
Cotton Textile

Iron Ore
Sugar
Software
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Which district is native place of 'BHARMOR' tribes in Himachal Pradesh
Chamba
Kangda
Sirmor
Mandi
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A Bhivpuri
B Bhadra
C Mohra
D Bhola

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Ques :137
Kashmir valley and Dul lake is situated between
Grater Himalaya and Pirpanjal
Shiwalic and Pirpanjal
Grater Himalaya and Trans Himalaya
Greater Himalaya and Karakoram
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Eagre Tidal Bore' is related to the River
Saint Lawrence River
Amazon River
Trent River
Seine River
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The Theme of 'World Environment Day 2015'
was
Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care

Environment for Our Future Sustainable Livelihoods
Clean Environment Green
Earth
Earth and Wonderful Environment
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What is the other name of 'Debris Slope' according to Strahler
Derivation Slope
Debris Controlled Slope
Valley Floor Basement Slope
Repose Slope
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Nutrition content have flows in ecological system
Direct Flow
Indirect Flow
Reversible
Succession
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Which type of plants life is only of one season
Phanerophyts
Hemikriptophyts
Kristophyts
Therophyts
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Which soil has very high content in Rajasthan
Aridisols
Alfisols
Vertisols
Antisols
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Ques :145
Which is not a characteristic of a research problem
Relationship between variables
Research problem should be in question form
Protection of moral judgements
Test ability
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What is a right sequence of phases of successional development of vegetation
Nudation, Migration, Reaction, Ecesis, Stabilisation
Nudation, Migration, Ecesis, Reaction, Stabilisation
Ecesis, Nudation, Stabilisation, Reaction, Migration
Reaction, Nudation, Migration, Ecesis, Stabilisation
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Which of the following is the correct sequence of increased emphasis on practical action related to research
Applied Pure
Policy
Action
Pure Applied
Policy
Action
Action Applied
Policy
Pure
Policy Pure
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The middle infrared rays portion of the electromagnetic is




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Which one of the following is not a correct statement
GIS is not essential component of IT

GIS developed in the early 1960s
GIS is a system of hardware, software and procedures
GIS is a computer based system
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The altitude of GPS satellite from the centre of the earth is about
20200 km
22200 km
36200 km
26600 km
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