UPSC World Geography Test 5 (Old Year Questions)
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UPSC World Geography Test 5 (Old Year Questions)
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following statements is correct with reference to our solar system ?
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The predominant element in the earth’s composition is ‘Fe’ (35%), while in the earth’s crust is Oxygen (46%). The Sun contains more than 99% of the mass of the Solar System. The diameter of the Sun is 109 times that of the Earth.Incorrect
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The predominant element in the earth’s composition is ‘Fe’ (35%), while in the earth’s crust is Oxygen (46%). The Sun contains more than 99% of the mass of the Solar System. The diameter of the Sun is 109 times that of the Earth. -
Question 2 of 20
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following countries :
1. Brazil
2. Indonesia
3. Japan
4. Russia
What is the descending order of the size of the following countries population wise ?
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Indonesia (217 million) > Brazil (170 million) > Russia (146 million) > Japan (127 million).Incorrect
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Indonesia (217 million) > Brazil (170 million) > Russia (146 million) > Japan (127 million). -
Question 3 of 20
3. Question
1 pointsMatch List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
(Ethnic Community) (Country)
A. Apatani 1. China
B. Dayak 2. India
C. Dinka 3. Indonesia
D. Uighur 4. Sudan
A B C D A B C D
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Apatani is the ethnic community of India (Arunachal Pradesh). Dyak is the ethnic community of Indonesia. Dinka is the ethnic community of Sudan (Africa). Uighur is the ethnic community of China.Incorrect
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Apatani is the ethnic community of India (Arunachal Pradesh). Dyak is the ethnic community of Indonesia. Dinka is the ethnic community of Sudan (Africa). Uighur is the ethnic community of China. -
Question 4 of 20
4. Question
1 pointsBerber speaking community, frequently in the news, lives in
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following climatic and geographical phenomena :
(a)Condensation
(b)High temperature and humidity
(c)Orography
(d)Vertical wind
Thunder Cloud development is due to which of these phenomena ?
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The thunder cloud develops by all the above climatic and geographical phenomena. High temperature and humidity causes the wind to rise vertically, due to Orography or pressure of mountains. These winds get condensated and from Cumulonimbus clouds or thunder clouds.Incorrect
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The thunder cloud develops by all the above climatic and geographical phenomena. High temperature and humidity causes the wind to rise vertically, due to Orography or pressure of mountains. These winds get condensated and from Cumulonimbus clouds or thunder clouds. -
Question 6 of 20
6. Question
1 pointsSun”s halo is produced by the refraction of light in:
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Sun’s halo is produced by the refraction of light in Ice crystals in cirrus clouds.Incorrect
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Sun’s halo is produced by the refraction of light in Ice crystals in cirrus clouds. -
Question 7 of 20
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following countries of South Asia :
1. Bangladesh
2. India
3. Pakistan
4. Sri Lanka
the descending order of literacy status of these countries is :
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The literacy percentage of the given Asian countries are – Srilanka (90.7%) > India (64.8%) > Pakistan (40.9%) > Bangladesh (38.9%).Incorrect
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The literacy percentage of the given Asian countries are – Srilanka (90.7%) > India (64.8%) > Pakistan (40.9%) > Bangladesh (38.9%). -
Question 8 of 20
8. Question
1 pointsFor short-term climatic predictions, which one of the following events, detected in the last decade, is associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in the Indian sub-continent ?
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El Nino and Southern oscillation are the reasons associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in Indian sub-continent. El Nino is a warm oceanic current of pacific ocean, near Peru coast of s. America.Incorrect
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El Nino and Southern oscillation are the reasons associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in Indian sub-continent. El Nino is a warm oceanic current of pacific ocean, near Peru coast of s. America. -
Question 9 of 20
9. Question
1 pointsThe high density of population in Nile Valley and Island of Java is primarily due to
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Fertile alluvial soil beds in these region lead to intensive agriculture, due to which the high density of population is seen in those areas.Incorrect
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Fertile alluvial soil beds in these region lead to intensive agriculture, due to which the high density of population is seen in those areas. -
Question 10 of 20
10. Question
1 pointsMatch List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I (Local Wind) List II (Region)
A. Fohn 1. Argentina
B. Samun 2. Kurdistan
C. Santa Ana 3. California
D. Zonda 4. Alps
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The local wind Fohn in Alps region, Samun in Kurdistan, Santa Ara in California and Zonda in Argentina.Incorrect
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The local wind Fohn in Alps region, Samun in Kurdistan, Santa Ara in California and Zonda in Argentina. -
Question 11 of 20
11. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the earthquakes:
- The intensity of earthquake is measured on Mercalli Scale.
- The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of energy released.
- Earthquake magnitudes are based on direct measurements of the amplitude of seismic waves.
- In the Richter Scale, each whole number demonstrate a hundredfold increase in the amount of energy released.
Which of these statements are correct?
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1, 2, 3 statements are correct but not 4. Because in the Richter scale, each whole number demonstrates a ten fold increase in the amount of energy.Incorrect
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1, 2, 3 statements are correct but not 4. Because in the Richter scale, each whole number demonstrates a ten fold increase in the amount of energy. -
Question 12 of 20
12. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding environmental issues of India:
- Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves.
- The Ganga Action Plan, phase II has been merged with the National River Conservation Plan.
- The National Museum of Natural History at New Delhi imparts non-formal education in environment and conservation.
- Environmental Information System (ENVIS) acts as a decentralized information network for environmental information.
Which of these statements are correct ?
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All the statements are correct. ‘Gulf of Mannar’ is one of the 14 biosphere reserves of India. Along with Nilgiri and Sunderbans, it was recognized on world Network of Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.Incorrect
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All the statements are correct. ‘Gulf of Mannar’ is one of the 14 biosphere reserves of India. Along with Nilgiri and Sunderbans, it was recognized on world Network of Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. -
Question 13 of 20
13. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following weather conditions is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading?
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Stormy weather condition is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading. Because decrease of pressure indicates the advent of storms.Incorrect
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Stormy weather condition is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading. Because decrease of pressure indicates the advent of storms. -
Question 14 of 20
14. Question
1 pointsVolcanic eruptions do not occur in the
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Volcanic eruption do not occur in the Baltic Sea.Incorrect
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Volcanic eruption do not occur in the Baltic Sea. -
Question 15 of 20
15. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
1. Most magmas are a combination of liquid, solid and gas.
2. Water vapour and carbon dioxide are the principal gases dissolve in a magma.
3. Basaltic magma is hotter than the silicic magma.
4. The magma solidified between sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position is known as dike.
Which of these statements are correct ?
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1, 2, 3 statements are correct but not 4. Because, the magma solidified between sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position is known as “Sill”, but not Dyke (Dyke – solidification in vertical position).Incorrect
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1, 2, 3 statements are correct but not 4. Because, the magma solidified between sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position is known as “Sill”, but not Dyke (Dyke – solidification in vertical position). -
Question 16 of 20
16. Question
1 pointsIdentify the correct order of the processes of soil-erosion from the following:
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The correct order of soil erosion process is Splash-Sheet-Rill-Gully and Ravine erosion.Incorrect
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The correct order of soil erosion process is Splash-Sheet-Rill-Gully and Ravine erosion. -
Question 17 of 20
17. Question
1 pointsIf the stars are seen to rise perpendicular to the horizon by an observer, he is located on the
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding power sector in India:
1. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW.
2. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation.
3. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation.
4. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
1 pointsQuartzite is metamorphosed from?
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Quartzite is metamorphosed from Sandstone while Shale is from State.Incorrect
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Quartzite is metamorphosed from Sandstone while Shale is from State. -
Question 20 of 20
20. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements made about the sedimentary rocks:
- Sedimentary rocks are formed at earth”s surface by the hydrological system.
- The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre-existing rocks.
- Sedimentary rocks contain fossils.
- Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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All the statements are correct. The weathered material at the pre-existing rocks is transformed by the hydrolyzed systems and is deposited elsewhere in layers. They contain fossils.Incorrect
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All the statements are correct. The weathered material at the pre-existing rocks is transformed by the hydrolyzed systems and is deposited elsewhere in layers. They contain fossils.