Good Morning Everyone, How is your preparation going on for UPSC IAS Prelims 2016? Here are the set of MCQ on Geography and Environment for Civil Services Examination. Attempt the questions and write your answers in comment section, so as to know the performance on the next day.
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Q.1) Consider the following currents in the world.
1. Humboldt current
2. Alaskan current
3. Brazil current
4. Kuroshio current
5. Falkland current
6. Aghulhas current
7. East Australia current
Which of the currents given above is/are cold current?
a)1, 3, 4, 5 and 7 only
b)1 and 5 only
c) 2, 6 and 7 only
d)2, 4 and 6 only
Q.2) Consider the following tributaries.
1. Alaknanda
2. Bhagirathi
3. Dhansiri
4. Gandhak
Which of the above rivers are tributaries of River Ganges?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Q.3) Consider the following statements.
1. Lagoons are comparatively less in numbers on eastern coast.
2. Western coastal plain has indented coast which support many ports.
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.4) Which of the following reasons are associated with decrease in salinity of sea-water?
1. High temperature
2. High Humidity
3. Presence of winds
4. Presence of river water
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 4 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 2, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.5) Consider the following phenomena.
1. Equatorial low pressure belts extends well into the southern hemisphere
2. Low pressure is developed over Australia
3. Subtropical high pressure system is formed only over the ocean
In which of the following months, above phenomena occurs?
a) January
b) July
c) March
d) September
Q.6) Consider the following statements:
1. Madras crocodile Bank trust(MCBT)is the first crocodile conservation breeding centre of Asia.
2. MCBT started first sea turtle survey and their conservation program.
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d)Neither 1 nor 2
Q.7) Consider the following statements:
1. SACON was established by India’s famous ornithologist. Salim Ali.
2. It is part of the BNHS.
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.8) Toxic substance released in Bhopal Gas tragedy was:
a) Arsine
b) Cyanogen chloride
c) Boron tri-bromide
d) Methyl Isocynate
Q.9) Consider the following statements.
1. Lithosphere is a part of Biosphere.
2. Deforestation is the major cause of drought.
Select the correct statement using the codes given below.
a) 1 Only
b) 2 Only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.10) Which of the following is the result of the Bio-accumulation of DDT in birds?
1. Premature breaking of eggs.
2. Thinning of the shell of eggs.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a)1 Only
b)2 Only
c)Both 1 and 2
d)Neither 1 and 2
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