[Solutions]
Q.1 Arrange the following mountains from north to south:
1.Scandinavian Highlands
2.Drakesnberg
3.Elburz
4.Zagros
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a) 1-4-3-2
b) 2-1-4-3
c) 2-4-1-3
d) 1-3-4-2
Ans-[D]
Explanation- Refer to Atlas
Q.2)”It is a large, more or less a circular depression or basin associated with a volcanic vent. Its diameter is many times bigger than that of included vents. They are believed to be formed as a result of subsidence or collapse”.This definition pertains to:
a)Caldera
b)Guyot
c)Underwater Volcano
d)None of the above
Ans-[A]
Explanation- It is definition of caldera.
Q.3 Consider the following geomorphological features:
1. Uvala
2. Stalactites
3. Veins
4. Karst Lakes
Which of the above are depositional features made by underground water?
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Ans-[B]
Explanation- Uvala and Karst lakes are erosional features of Underground water. Stalactites, Stalagmites, Veins and Hums are depositional features.
Q.4 Consider the following Indian Biosphere Reserves:
1. Achanakumar- Amarkantak
2. Great Nicobar
3. Cold Desert
4. Simlipal
Which of the above feature in the UNESCOs Man and Biosphere (MAB) list?
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans-[C]
Explanation-Following 10 Indian Biosphere reserves feature in UNESCOs MAB list:
- Achanakumar- Amarkantak
- Great Nicobar
- Gulf of Mannar
- Simlipal
- Sunderbans
- Nandadevi
- Nilgiri
- Nokrek
- Pachmarhi
- Agasthyamala (Recently added)
Q.5 Consider the following statements:
1. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 consists of 5 schedules
2. Animals listed in Schedule 5 are called Vermin
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of these
Ans-[B]
Explanation- WPA, 1972 has 6 schedules. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Q.6 Consider the following statements:
1. Lake Chilka has been included in the Montreux Record under Ramsar Convention.
2. Wetlands which have seen considerable ecological improvement are included in Montreux Record
Which of the statements given above is/are true?
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of these
Ans-[D]
Explanation- Only Loktak and Keoladeo are a part of Montreux Record.
The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring, or are likely to occur as a result of technological developments, pollution or other human interference. It is maintained as part of the Ramsar List.
Q.7 Which of the following does not fall under the category of Chemical Weathering:
a) Salt weathering
b) Hydration
c) Solution
d) None of these
Ans-[A]
Explanation-Salt weathering is a type of Physical Weatheing
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