CLASS TEST

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GENERAL STUDIES
DVF/KB/F34/CT1 P+M/0725
GEOGRAPHY

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Time Allowed: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 150

INSTRUCTIONS
There are forty-five objective type questions of maximum 90 marks and five subjective type questions of
maximum 60 marks.

Objective Type Questions:

1. This test contains forty-five questions. Each question comprises four responses and you have to mark
only one as the correct response. In case you feel there is more than one response, mark the one that
you consider the best or the most appropriate.
2. Each question carries equal marks, i.e., 2 marks. However, there will be penalty for wrong answers.
For each wrong response to a question, one-third of the total marks assigned to the question, will be
deducted as penalty.
3. If a student gives more than one answer to a question, it will be treated as a wrong answer.
4. If there is no response to a question, there will be no penalty for that question.
5. You have to mark all your responses on the separate Answer Sheet (OMR Sheet).
6. After filling the responses, submit only the answer sheet. You can take away the question booklet.

Subjective Type Questions:

1. There are five questions and all questions are compulsory.
2. The answers to the questions are to be written in the question-cum-answer booklet provided to you.
3. The number of marks carried by a question is marked against it.
4. Keep the word limit indicated in the questions in mind.
5. Any page or portion of the page left blank in the question-cum-answer booklet must be clearly struck off.

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 1. Consider the following statements: 6. Consider the following pairs:
1. An imaginary line dividing the Earth into two List I List II
equal parts is known as the equator.
1. M
 ovement of the Earth on : Revolution
2. Sets of lines running north and south on the Earth
its axis
are known as the latitudes, whereas sets of lines
running east and west are known as the longitudes. 2. E arth’s movement around : Rotation
the Sun in a fixed orbit
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
3. C
 ircle that divides the day : Circle of
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
from night on the globe Illumination
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly
2. Consider the following statements: matched?
1. The linear distance of a degree of latitude at the (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
poles is little longer than that at the equator. (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The distance between two longitudes is longest
at the equator. 7. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Assertion (A): The Earth experiences different seasons
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 and varying lengths of day and night.
Reason (R): The Earth’s axis is inclined to the plane of
3. Consider the following statements: the ecliptic.
1. The distance between the meridians of longitude Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
decreases polewards.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct
2. The Prime Meridian and the Anti-Meridian divide
explanation of A.
the Earth into two equal halves.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
explanation of A.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) A is true, but R is false
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) A is false, but R is true.
4. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct?
1. The Earth rotates from east to west. 8. Consider the following statements:
2. Westward movement from Greenwich results in 1. Parallels are imaginary lines perpendicular to the
loss of time. Equator.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 2. Prime Meridian is the largest parallel.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
5. With reference to the Earth’s revolution, consider the
following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical (d) Neither 1 nor 2
orbit.
9. Hydrogen, helium and methane are the major gases,
2. The axis of the Earth are inclined to the plane of
which are present in-
the ecliptic at an angle of 23½°.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not (a) Mars, Jupiter and Mercury
correct? (b) Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Uranus, Neptune and Venus
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Mars, Mercury and Venus
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10. Consider the following statements about the Earth’s 14. Consider the following statements:
atmospheric layer, called Ionosphere, that facilitates 1. The layer that absorbs ultraviolet waves is mainly
radio communication: found in the upper part of the Mesophere.
1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of 2. Most of the absorption of infrared waves occurs
radio waves to Earth. in the lower part of the atmosphere.
2. It is a layer that lies above the troposphere but Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
below the stratosphere. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
3. Radio waves have the smallest wavelengths in (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
the electromagnetic spectrum.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 15. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 1. The amount of insolation at 45° latitude remains
(c) 3 only (d) None of the above 50 percent as compared to the equator.
2. The amount of insolation received at the poles
11. Arrange the following stages related to the evolution is eight times less than that received at the
of Earth’s atmosphere and hydrosphere in chronological equator.
order: Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
1. Gas emissions (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
2. Loss of early atmosphere (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Modification of the composition of the
atmosphere by photosynthesis 16. Consider the following statements:
4. Origin of oceans and other water bodies Statement-I: The temperature contrast between
continents and oceans is greater in winter than in
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
summer.
(a) 1-2-4-3 (b) 2-1-4-3
Statement-II: The air over the oceans is cooler in
(c) 4-2-1-3 (d) 1-2-3-4 summer and warmer in winter than the air over land.
12. On the basis of chemical characteristics, the correct Which one of the following is correct in respect of the
sequence of different molecular layers found in the above statement?
heterosphere of the atmosphere is- (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
1. Oxygen and Statement-II is the correct explanation of
2. Nitrogen Statement-I.
3. Helium (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
and Statement-II is not the correct explanation
4. Hydrogen
of Statement-I.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(c) Statement I is correct but statement II is wrong.
(a) 1-2-3-4 (b) 2-1-4-3
(d) Statement-I is wrong but Statement-II is correct.
(c) 2-1-3-4 (d) 1-2-4-3
17. Consider the following statements:
13. Which of the various gasses found in the Earth’s 1. The value of the isotherm decreases from the
atmosphere are stable gases? equator towards the poles.
1. Nitrogen 2. Oxygen 2. Due to continentality in the Northern Hemisphere,
3. Hydrogen 4. Argon isotherms are close together and crooked.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: 3. In the winter season, the isotherms in the
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only Northern Hemisphere turn north in the ocean.
(b) 1 and 2 only How many of the above statements are correct?
(c) 3 and 4 only (a) Only one (b) Only two
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) All three (d) None
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18. Consider the following statements: 22. Consider the following statements:
1. Long Winter Nights 1. The amount of heat directly sent back into space
2. Cloudless atmosphere is less in comparison to the amount of heat
3. Lack of horizontal speed in air received through insolation in the area located
between 40° North and 40° South latitude.
4. Snow covered surface
2. In both the hemispheres, from 45° latitude to
How many of the above conditions are necessary for
Static Inversion of Temperature? the poles, more heat is directly sent back into
space than is received from insolation.
(a) Only one
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(b) Only two
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Only three
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) All four
23. Consider the following statements:
19. If an object is moving from west to east on the earth’s
surface at 30° north latitude and in which direction of 1. The transfer of heat through horizontal movement
its original direction will it be deflected due to the of air is called convection.
repulsive force generated due to the rotation of the 2. Short wave radiation on Earth is absorbed by
earth? carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
(a) To the left from its original direction Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(b) To the right from its original direction (a) 1 only
(c) In its original direction (b) 2 only
(d) In the opposite direction from its original (c) Both 1 and 2
direction (d) Neither 1 nor 2
20. Consider the following statements: 24. Arrange the following methods of heat transfer in the
1. Albedo is maximum when the sun’s radiation is atmosphere in ascending order of their contribution:
vertical. 1. Conduction
2. Reflectivity is higher on rough and dark colored 2. Convection
surfaces.
3. Radiation
3. The average albedo of the Earth is 65 percent.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
How many of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 < 2 < 3 (b) 2 < 3 < 1
(a) Only one
(c) 2 < 1 < 3 (d) 1 < 3 < 2
(b) Only two
(c) All three 25. Consider the following pairs:
(d) None 1. Conduction – Transfer of heat by molecular
touch method.
21. Which of the following is the decreasing order of
2. Convection – Vertical transfer of heat by
albedo?
transfer of substances.
(a) Cloudy surface – Rock – Snow covered surface
3. Radiation – Transfer of heat by
– Grassy surface
electromagnetic waves.
(b) Snow covered surface – Grassy surface – Cloudy
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
surface – Rock
(a) None of the pairs
(c) Snow covered surface – Grassy surface – Rock
– Cloudy surface (b) Only one pair
(d) Snow covered surface – Cloudy surface – Grassy (c) Only two pairs
surface – Rock (d) All three pairs
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26. Consider the following pairs: 30. Consider the following statements with reference to
Air Pressure Belt Factor of ozone:
Development 1. Ozone depleting substances are very stable
1. Equatorial low – Thermogenic because they dissolve with rain.
pressure belt 2. All the atoms of chlorine and bromine in the
2. Subtropical high – Dynamic atmosphere destroy ozone molecules.
pressure belt 3. The measurement unit of the ozone layer is
3. Polar high pressure – Thermogenic Dobson.
belt Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a) 3 only (b) 1 and 3
(a) None of the pairs (b) Only one pair (c) 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3
(c) Only two pairs (d) All three pairs
31. Consider the following statements:
27. Consider the following forces: 1. Each of the two zones existing at about 45° to
1. Pressure-gradient force 50° north and south latitude over the oceans is
2. Friction force called Prachanda Pachasa.
3. Coriolis force 2. Each of the two zones present at about 30° to
How many of the above mentioned forces affect the 35° north and south latitude above the oceans
direction and velocity of winds? is called horse latitude.
(a) Only one (b) Only two Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(c) All three (d) None (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
28. Consider the following statements:
1. The capacity to hold water vapor in dry air is less 32. With reference to air pressure belts, consider the
than that of humid air. following statements:
2. Absolute humidity is an essential characteristic 1. There are 4 thermal and 3 dynamic air pressure
of weather forecasting. belts on the Earth’s surface.
3. The greater the amount of water vapor, the 2. When the Sun is in Uttarayan and Dakshinayan,
greater the absolute humidity. there is a displacement in the air pressure belts
How many of the above statements are correct? to the north and south.
(a) Only one 3. The displacement of air pressure belts gives rise
(b) Only two to tropical monsoon climate.
(c) All three How many of the above statements are correct?
(d) None (a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) All three (d) None
29. With reference to the polar vortex in the Northern
Hemisphere, consider the following statements: 33. The factors that increase the process of evaporation
1. It refers to the clockwise circulation of air near include?
the Northern Hemisphere. 1. High speed of wind on water surface
2. It becomes weak in winter and strong in summer. 2. Presence of dry air on the water surface
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 3. Less extension of water surface
(a) 1 only 4. High temperature of water surface
(b) 2 only Which of the above statements are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 4 only
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34. With reference to humidity, consider the following How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
statements: (a) None of the pairs (b) Only one pair
1. In equatorial regions, there is a decrease in (c) Only two pairs (d) All three pairs
relative humidity due to the ascent of air under
high temperature and adiabatic process of 37. Consider the following statements:
heating of the air. 1. In temperate cyclones, rainfall is received from
2. In subtropical regions, relative humidity increases rain-level clouds with the support of warm fronts.
due to subsidence of air and cooling of air 2. In temperate cyclones, rainfall is received from
through adiabatic processes. cumulus clouds with the help of cold fronts.
3. In sub-polar regions, relative humidity decreases Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
due to the descent of air with the help of a front. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
4. Due to minimum temperature in the polar (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
regions, relative humidity decreases due to
descent of air and heating of air in an adiabatic 38. These clouds are very dense and columnar. They rise
process. from below like huge towers. They extend over a very
large area. These clouds produce heavy rain, hail,
Which of the above statements are correct?
thunderstorms etc.
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 4
What type of clouds does the above passage describe?
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 4 only
(a) Cumulonimbus clouds
35. Consider the following pairs: (b) Cirrus clouds
Type of Fog Formation Process (c) Alto/High stratus clouds
1. Radiation fog – Rapid removal and cooling (d) Stratus cloud
of absorbed insolation of
the earth’s surface 39. Consider the following statements:
2. Advection fog – Arrival of warm and humid 1. When condensation in the atmosphere takes
air on a cold surface and place at or below the freezing point and water
its condensation. is expelled in the form of fine particles of ice and
after mixing with each other, they fall on the
3. Vapor fog – Passage of humid and hot
earth’s surface in the form of fine snow flakes,
air over the warm water
then it is called snowfall.
of a lake or river and cold
2. When hard balls of ice fall on the earth’s surface
air over it and the process
during precipitation, it is called hailstorm.
of condensation
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) None of the pairs (b) Only one pair
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Only two pairs (d) All three pairs
40. Sustainable rainfall can occur in which of the following
36. Consider the following pairs:
regions of the world?
1. Cirrus Stratus – Formation of clouds halo
1. Equatorial region 2. Temperate zone
around the Moon and
Sun 3. Polar region 4. Desert region

2. Cirrus clouds – 
Indicator of arrival of Select the correct answer using the code given below:
cyclone (a) 1 and 4 only
3. Stratus cumulus – Generally clouds (b) 1, 2 and 4
indicative of clear (c) 2 and 3 only
weather (d) 4 only
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41. In which of the following areas cyclonic rains do not Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
occur? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(a) In the temperate zone (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) In the Doldrum region
44. In which of the following areas are tropical continental
(c) In the tropical ocean region
air masses distributed?
(d) None of the above
1. Plains of China
42. Consider the following pairs: 2. Region of Siberia
Air Mass Source Area
3. Subtropical high pressure area
1. Maritime Equator – Warm ocean in the 4. Sahara and sub-Saharan region
equatorial region Select the correct answer using the code given below:
2. Marine Polar – 
Warm ocean in (a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only
tropical zone (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Continental Tropics – Less warm ocean in
45. Consider the following statements:
the tropical region
1. The exosphere makes communication possible
4. Continental Polar – Moist ocean in the
by reflecting radio waves back to Earth.
polar region
2. The ionosphere protects the Earth from objects
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
like meteors etc.
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 1, 2 and 4
3. The air in the exosphere is very rare, hence the
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 only temperature here is very low.
43. Consider the following statements: How many of the statements given above are not
correct?
1. Hot air masses are formed in all the desert areas
near the equator where solar radiation is (a) Only one
minimum. (b) Only two
2. Cold air masses are formed near the poles where (c) All three
solar radiation is maximum. (d) None

SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

46. Describe the type and characteristics of rocks that constitute the earth’s crust. (150 words) (10 Marks)

47. Discuss the general circulation of the atmosphere. How do planetary winds and pressure belts influence global climate
patterns? (150 words) (10 Marks)

48. Discuss the major types of landforms found on Earth. How do internal and external forces contribute to their formation
and evolution. (150 words) (10 Marks)

49. What do you understand by the phenomenon of the inversion of temperature? Examine how does it impact the
weather and the local population. (250 words) (15 Marks)

50. Examine the factors influencing the global distribution of precipitation. How do these factors contribute to the
formation of different climatic zones? (250 words) (15 Marks)

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