Consider the following rivers:

1. Ganga
2. Cauvery
3. Godavari

Which of the following is the correct decreasing order of catchment area (in India) of the rivers given above?

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Most of the big ports in India are situated on the western coast of India.
Statement II: Western Coast of India is submergent coast.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

The term kokborok is related to

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding Tsunamis:

1. They are a kind of earthquake having an epicenter below the oceanic waters.
2. The height of the waves is inversely proportional to the depth of the water.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The river originates in the western flank of the Amarkantak plateau. Flowing in a rift valley between the Satpura in the south and the Vindhyan range in the north forms a picturesque gorge in marble rocks and Dhuandhar waterfall near Jabalpur.
The above description resembles which of the following River?

Consider the following statements with reference to Savanna Climate:

1. Highest temperature in the Savanna climate happens in the month of May and June in the Northern Hemisphere.
2. Savanna forests are mostly present between tropics on the eastern margins of Africa and western margin of South America.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Spur-winged lapwing, consider the following statements:

1. It is a bird that prefers for marshes and similar freshwater wetland habitats.
2. It is native to India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to favorable conditions for temperature inversion:

1. A long winter night with clear sky helps in creating the phenomenon of temperature inversion.
2. In mountain valley of tropical areas temperature inversion is common throughout the year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Latitude is the linear distance of a point on the earth’s surface measured in degrees from the equator.
2. Longitude is an angular distance, measured in degrees along the equator east or west of the prime meridian.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Red and Yellow soil in India:

1. They develop on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall.
2. The reddish color of the soil is due to the diffusion of Iron.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Koeppen’s scheme of climate classification, consider the following pairs:

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to the Raisina dialogue, consider the following statements:

1. It is an annual conference on geopolitics and geo-economics.
2. It is hosted by NITI Aayog.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Arrange the following types of soil in India on the basis of their percentage share of occurrence:

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The shadow zone of the S-wave is greater than that of the P-waves.
Statement-II: S-waves are secondary and arrive at the surface with some lag.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Which of the following reasons may be attributed to excessive cold in North India during the winter season?

1. Cold winds coming from the Caspian Sea
2. Early-onset of easterly jet streams
3. Continentality of the north Indian region

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

“It is a basin with mountains and hills around, where the drainage is towards the center of the basin, and due to gradual deposition of sediments from basin margins, a nearly level plain forms at the center of basin”.
The above landform is best described by which of the following?

Consider the following statements with reference to Sand Dunes:

1. Barchans are formed in the areas of varying wind speeds
2. The presence of vegetation hinders the process of formation of sand dunes
3. Sand dunes cannot form perpendicular to the direction of wind movement

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following with reference to karst landform:

1. Karst region has very little surface drainage.
2. Stalactites and stalagmites are both depositional features of karst landform.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Grand Canyon of North America was created by which of the following rivers?

Consider the following statements regarding soils:

1. The younger soils show similarity with the parent material.
2. Soils in hot tropical regions exhibit shallower profiles.
3. Humus accumulation is a characteristic feature of the soils in the subarctic regions.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the structure of the atmosphere:

1. The troposphere reaches its maximum thickness around the 30-degree latitudes, both north and south of the equator.
2. The zone separating the stratosphere from the troposphere is known as the stratopause.
3. The ionosphere is located above the mesopause.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The famous Subika painting style is deeply connected to the cultural history of which of the following communities?

Consider the following statements regarding Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir:

1. It is the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.
2. The temple built in Nagara style architecture, belongs to Swaminarayan Sect of Hinduism.
3. The seven shikhara in the temple represents seven Emirates of UAE.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the local time and the standard time:

1. The local time changes with the change in the longitudes.
2. At the standard meridian of a country both local and standard times are the same.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about India-Bangladesh relations:

1. Bangladesh is India’s largest trade partner in South Asia.
2. Since 2022, India and Bangladesh have had a Free Trade Agreement.
3. Recently, India-Bangladesh opened trade through Maia (West Bengal) Sultanganj (Bangladesh) river ports on the Ganga River.

How many of the above statements are correct?

‘Bortle Scale’ is used to measure the

Consider the following rivers:

1. Mandovi
2. Pamba
3. Brahmani
4. Subansiri

Which of the above rises from the Western Ghats?

Which of the following is mainly responsible for transmitting heat from Earth to Atmosphere?

‘Shahpur Kandi barrage’ is situated on which of the following rivers?

Consider the following statements:

1. The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon.
2. The Tamil Nadu coast lies in the rainshadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the southwest monsoon.
3. The occurrence of cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal.

Which of the statements given above are correct explanations of the Tamil Nadu coast being remained dry during the southwest monsoon?

With reference to the Himalayan and the Peninsular Rivers, consider the following statements:

1. Himalayan rivers are perennial while Peninsular Rivers are seasonal in nature.
2. Peninsular rivers generally follow straight courses whereas in the Himalayan Rivers meandering by rivers is very prominent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In India, the Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states?

1. Gujarat
2. Chhattisgarh
3. Tripura
4. Manipur

How many of the above options are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Western Ghats
2. Eastern Himalaya
3. Sundarban
4. Indo Burma
5. Sundalannd
6. Terrai-Duar

How many of the above are the recognised biodiversity hotspots in India?

Consider the following statements regarding the Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

1. Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands are separated by the Ten-degree channel.
2. These islands are an elevated portion of submarine mountains.
3. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie in the South-east direction to the mainland of India.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to thermohaline circulation:

1. The surface ocean drastically changes its salinity and density in the process of upwelling and downwelling.
2. The process of thermohaline circulation ensures fast exchange of water between poles and tropics.
3. The surface ocean water movement leads to maximum transfer of water between poles and equator.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Musi river:

1. It is a tributary to the Krishna river.
2. Visakhapatnam is located on the bank of this river.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the recently launched scheme, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY):

1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
2. It aims to formalize the fisheries sector.
3. The scheme targets fishers, fish farmers, fish vendors, micro and small enterprises, cooperatives, self-help groups, and other entities engaged in fisheries value chains.

How many of the above statements are not correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to a river:

1. It originates in the ‘Raksas tal near Mansarovar lake in Tibet.
2. It is an antecedent river.
3. It passes through the Shipki La pass.

Which one of the following rivers has been described by the above-given characteristics?

Consider the following statements with reference to the body waves:

1. The denser the material, the lower the velocity.
2. The P-waves can travel through gaseous, liquid, and solid materials.
3. The S-waves cannot travel through liquid material but it can travel through solid and gaseous material.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

The term Weimar Triangle refers to a

Consider the following statements regarding extratropical cyclones:

1. They are characterized by a warm core.
2. They can originate over both land and sea.
3. They move from West to East.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Mount Vesuvius, a volcanic mountain, is located in which of the following countries?

In the context of Physical Geography, Praries are normally associated with which of the following?

Consider the following:

1. The Meghalaya plateau.
2. The Karbi-Anglong plateau.
3. The Ranchi plateau.

Which of the plateaus given above is/are part of the Peninsular Plateau?

Consider the following statements with reference to distribution of volcanoes and earthquakes:
Statement I: The distribution of volcanoes coincides with the distribution of earthquakes on earth.
Statement II: Volcanoes and earthquakes can happen only at convergent plate boundaries.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements about Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB):

1. The SGB scheme was launched with the objective of reducing the demand for physical gold.
2. These bonds are issued by the State Bank of India on behalf of the Government of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Alluvial soil in India:

1. Alluvial soil is generally rich in phosphrous but poor in potash.
2. The sand content in soil decreases from East to west.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the animal species, consider the following statements:

1. Elephants, the most majestic mammals naturally found in hot wet forests of Assam.
2. One-horned rhinoceroses are naturally found in swampy and marshy lands.
3. The wild ass is naturally found in the arid and desert area.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Food Corporation of India (FCI), consider the following statements:

1. It comes under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.
2. Its main responsibilities include purchasing, storing, transporting, distributing, and selling food grains and other essential food items.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following:

1. Panna
2. Agasthyamalai
3. Simplipal
4. Panchmarhi
5. Dibru Saikhowa

How many of the above Biosphere reserves are included under UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves?

A small border village, known as the gateway to picturesque Rann of Kutch, has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best tourism Village’ by UN World Tourism Organisation. It celebrates a rich tradition of Bhunga huts architecture, Rogan art and local handicrafts. The above passage describes which of the following village?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

‘AFR100 Project’ recently seen in news, is a/an:

Consider the following statements with reference to Coniferous forests:

1. Coniferous forests found in the Siberian climate are the richest source of softwood.
2. Major species of Coniferous forests are pine, fir, spruce, and larch.
3. The leaves of the trees are small, thick, leathery, and needle-shaped.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Steppe Climate:

1. The steppe type of climate in both the northern and southern hemisphere has extreme winter and summer.
2. The steppe type of climate found in tropical regions of the world.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to plate tectonics theory, consider the following statements

1. It was proposed by American geologist Harry Hess in 1961
2. Plates are composed of both continental and oceanic crust.
3. The movement of the hot softened mantle below the crust causes the plate movement.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to warm temperate eastern margin climate:

1. It experiences extreme temperatures with scarce rainfall.
2. It is found in the south-eastern U.S.A. bordering the Gulf of Mexico and Parana-Paraguay-Uruguay basin.
3. This climate can only support the lowest form of vegetation, mosses, lichens, and sedges.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following pairs:

How many pairs given above are not correctly matched?

Which of the following is the correct order for lakes moving from North to South?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the above given pairs are correctly matched?

Which of the following can be considered as the primary reason for formation of Labrador Current?

Agra and Darjeeling, despite sharing the same latitude, exhibit notable differences in vegetation. Which of the following factors primarily determines this disparity in vegetation between the two regions?

Consider the following countries:

1. Bangladesh
2. China
3. Pakistan
4. Srilanka
5. Myanmar

How many of the above countries share land boundaries with India?

Consider the following statements:

1. Some rivers of the northern plain show a dendritic river pattern.
2. When the primary tributaries of rivers flow parallel to each other and secondary tributaries join them at right angles, the pattern is known as trellis river pattern.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to River Satluj, consider the following statements:

1. The Satluj River originates near Mansarovar in Tibet and goes through Shipki La pass in the Himalayas.
2. River Satluj feeds the canal system of the Bhakra Nangal project.
3. River Ravi meets the Satluj near Harike as the right bank tributary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Lakshadweep:

1. The entire island group is built of coral deposits.
2. The maritime boundary between the Maldives and India (Lakshadweep) runs through the Eight-degree channel.
3. Saddle Peak is the highest peak in the Lakshadweep Islands.

How many of the above statements are correct?

The Gandhi Sagar dam is constructed on which river?

Consider the following statements with reference to a particular climatic region:

1. The summer is dry and warm, while there is rainfall in winter.
2. Trees have small broad leaves and are widely spaced leading to the absence of shade.
3. This climate favours viticulture and wine production is an economic activity here.

Which of the following climatic regions best reflects the above-mentioned features?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats:

1. The highest peak of the Western Ghats is Anaimudi.
2. The highest peak of the Eastern Ghats is Mahendragiri.
3. The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet each other at the Nilgiri hills.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statement with reference to change in atmospheric temperature:
Statement I: Temperature in the troposphere and stratosphere tends to decrease with rise in altitude.
Statement II: Temperature tends to decrease with height due to heat energy of the sun radiated back from Earth.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

These are the most widespread forests of India. They are also called the monsoon forests and spread over the region receiving rainfall between 70 cm to 200 cm. Trees of this forest type shed their leaves for about six to eight weeks in dry summer. These forests exist, mostly in the eastern and rainier parts of the Peninsular plateau of the country. The most dominant species of this forest are Bamboo, sal teak and peepal. The above paragraph describes which types of vegetation?

Consider the following statements with reference to the tropical cyclones: Statement-I: It is extremely rare for tropical cyclones to form within a few degrees of the equator. Statement-II: The Coriolis force is negligible at the equator. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

With reference to the ‘Ol Chiki script’, consider the following statements: It is used to write Mundari language. It was devised by Pandit Raghunath Murmu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term Hori Habba is used in the context of

Consider the following statements with reference to Tropical Monsoon Climate: Tropical Monsoon Climate receives heavy rainfall throughout the year. Forests in Tropical Monsoon Climate are usually evergreen forests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: Google LLC has recently introduced Gemma which is a new search engine. Gemma will help in encrypting the online content that is not indexed by Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following is a direct source for the study of the interior of the earth?

Consider the following statements regarding soil flow or solifluction: Soil flow occurs when the soil is completely devoid of moisture. Soil flow is not possible in the tundra and arid regions. In Ireland, bog bursts are a related phenomenon. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Which one of the statements given below is not correct regarding Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)?

Recently, India has ranked 38th on the Logistics Performance Index 2023. This Index is released by:

Consider the following statements with reference to the Tropical Evergreen forests:

1. The trees, inside the Tropical Evergreen forests, do not shed their leaves.
2. Pure stands of natural vegetation are not found inside the Tropical Evergreen Forests.
3. In India these forests are found in the eastern slope of the Western Ghats, the hills of the northeastern region, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following peninsular rivers:

1. Vaigai
2. Sharavati
3. Vamsadhara

How many of the rivers given above flow from east to west?

Mohorovicic discontinutiy or Moho discontinuity lies between which of the following?

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements:

1. Tokamak is an experimental machine designed to harness the energy of fusion on the Earth.
2. Joint European Torus is the first device to achieve controlled fusion power.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider following passage:
Soil A is found in arid and semi-arid regions of western ghats and eastern coast and is infertile due to lack in nitrogen and calcium. Soil B develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall and contains large proportion of iron and aluminium.
Identify which of the above passage describe soil A and soil B respectively?

Consider the following statements with reference to Earthquake waves:

1. Both P wave and S wave are examples of Surface waves
2. Surface waves are more destructive in nature as compared to body waves

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Entire India observes overhead sun on the summer solstice of the northern hemisphere.
2. As compared to northern India, southern India experiences high temperatures throughout the year with small daily and annual ranges.

Which of the above can be attributed to the passing of the Tropic of Cancer roughly through the central part of India?

Consider the following statements with reference to the coastal climate in India:
Statement-I: There is hardly any seasonal change in the distribution pattern of the temperature in coastal areas.
Statement-II: The oceans take much longer to warm up or cool down than land mass.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) is located in which of the following states?

Consider the following countries:

1. Latvia
2. Lithuania
3. Netherlands
4. Estonia

How many of the above borders with the Baltic Sea?

Consider the following pairs:
Martial art State

1. Silambam : Tamil Nadu
2. Thang-ta : Sikkim
3. Gatka : Punjab

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements with regard to social forestry:

1. Urban forestry pertains to the raising and management of trees on public lands only.
2. Agro-forestry is the raising of trees and agriculture crops on the same land inclusive of the waste patches.
3. Community forestry involves the raising of trees on public, privately owned or community lands.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to basic lava, consider the following statements:

1. It is highly fluid.
2. It leads to explosive eruptions.
3. It commonly results in the formation of composite volcanoes.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following trees:

1. Mahogany (Swietenia)
2. Greenheart (Chlorocardium rodiei)
3. Baobab (Adansonia)

How many of the above trees are tropical evergreen trees?

With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), consider the following statements:

1. It is a constitutional body under Article 338 of the constitution of India.
2. It was separated from the National Commission for ST by the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding tropical forest soils:

1. These soils are rich in humus and fertile in their natural state.
2. The deterioration of these soils is not possible even after repeated vegetation cycles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the favorable condition for formation of delta:

1. The presence of a large oxbow lake in the river course is one of the favorable conditions for formation of delta.
2. The presence of steep gradient around the delta helps in consolidation of sediments around delta.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Ocean currents:
Statement I: Most of the hot deserts are formed on the western margins of continents.
Statement II: The presence of cold ocean current on the eastern margins of oceans leads to areas of less precipitation.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?