Geography Questions

#1

Consider the following statements Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. Only some cyclones develop an eye. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10°C less than that of the surroundings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

#2

With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct? OMT is measured up to a depth of 26°C isotherm which is 129 metres in the south-western Indian Ocean during January–March. OMT collected during January–March can be used in assessing whether the amount of rainfall in monsoon will be less or more than a certain long-term mean. Select the correct using the code given below:

#3

Consider the following minerals: Bentonite Chromite Kyanite Sillimanite In India, which of the above is/are officially designated as major minerals?

#4

“The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.”Which one of the following is that crop?

#5

Which of the following Protected Areas are located in Cauvery basin? Nagarhole National park Papikonda National Park Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary Select the correct answer using the code given below:

#6

Siachen Glacier is situated to the:

#7

Consider the following pairs: River Flow into 1. Mekong Andaman Sea 2. Thames Irish Sea 3. Volga Caspian Sea 4. Zambezi Indian Ocean Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

#8

With reference to pulse production in India, consider the following statements: Black gram can be cultivated as both kharif and rabi crops. Green-gram alone accounts for nearly half of pulse In the last three decades, while the production of kharif pulses has increased the production of rabi pulses has decreased. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?