Free Indian Geography - 07 Practice Test - IAS 

Question 1

India's population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:  

A. A-3,B-1,C-4,D-2
B. A-1,B-3,C-2,D-4
C. A-3,B-1,C-2,D-4
D. A-1,B-3,C-4,D-2

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Option:(c)

Question 2

Nanda Devi peak forms a part of 

A. Assam Himalayas
B. Kumaon Himalayas
C. Nepal Himalayas
D. Punjab Himalayas

SOLUTION

Solution : B

Option:(b)

Question 3

Assertion (A): Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid-rain.
Reasons (R): Oxides of carbon are emitted when coal burns. 

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

SOLUTION

Solution : A

Option:(a)

Question 4

Which one among the following has the largest shipyard in India ?  

A. Kolkata
B. Kochi
C. Mumbai
D. Visakhapatnam

SOLUTION

Solution : B

Option:(b)

Question 5

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :

 
A. A-2,B-1,C-5,D-4
B. A-4,B-5,C-3,D-2
C. A-2,B-5,C-3,D-4
D. A-4,B-1,C-5,D-2

SOLUTION

Solution : D

Option:(d)

Question 6

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :

A. A-3,B-1,C-4,D-2
B. A-5,B-1,C-4,D-3
C. A-3,B-4,C-5,D-2
D. A-5,B-4,C-2,D-3

SOLUTION

Solution : D

Option:(d)

Question 7

What is the correct sequence of the rivers-Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lengths ? 

A. Godavari - Mahanadi - Narmada - Tapi
B. Godavari - Narmada - Mahanadi - Tapi
C. Narmada - Godavari - Tapi - Mahanadi
D. Narmada - Tapi - Godavari - Mahanadi

SOLUTION

Solution : B

Option:(b)

Question 8

Consider the following statements :
1.India is the original home of the cotton plant.
2.India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production.


Which of these statements is/are correct ? 
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Option:(c)

Question 9

The thermal power plant of Bokaro is located in

A. Bihar
B. Chattisgarh
C. Jharkhand
D. Orissa

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Option:(c)

Question 10

Assertion (A): The eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast.
Reason (R): The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Option:(c)