21. Which of the following statements regarding coastal features of India are correct?
- The most fertile arable lands are found near the coast
- Most of the industries are located along the coastline
- About 14% of the population of India lives along the coast
- The state of Gujarat has the longest coastline
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
India's coastline is about 7,517 km long. Fertile arable lands are found near the coast, supporting agriculture. Most major industries are located along the coastline for transportation and trade benefits. Nearly 14% of the population lives in coastal areas. Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states, stretching over 1,600 km.
22. Consider the following statements about the Meghalaya Plateau:
- It is formed by Archaean quartzites and schists
- Garo, Khasi, Jaintia hill is located here
- The highest peak of Meghalaya plateau is Shillong (1,823)
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All Are Correct Statements
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Correct Answer: D [All Are Correct Statements]
Notes:
The Meghalaya plateau is formed by Archaean quartzites and schists, hence statement 1 is correct. The Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills are located here, hence statement 2 is correct. The highest peak of the Meghalaya plateau is Shillong peak with an altitude of 1,823 meters which supports statement 3. Therefore, all the statements are correct.
23. Consider the following rivers regarding the formation of the Sundarbans delta:
- Ganga
- Brahmaputra
- Meghna
- Yamuna
Which of the above rivers contribute to the delta’s formation?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1, 3 and 4
[C] All of the Above
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
The Sundarbans delta, the world’s largest delta, is formed by the confluence and depositional action of three major rivers: the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna. The Yamuna joins the Ganga much earlier and does not directly contribute to the delta region. Thus, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
24. Which among the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Gold – Kolar
- Coal – Jharia
- Copper – Khetri
- Iron – Kudremukh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Kolar in Karnataka is known for gold mining. Jharia in Jharkhand is a major coal mining region. Khetri in Rajasthan is famous for copper mines. Kudremukh in Karnataka is recognized for its large iron ore deposits. All pairs are correctly matched as major mining belts for their respective minerals.
25. Which of the following ports of India have a natural harbour?
- Kochi
- Mumbai
- New Tuticorin
- Paradwip
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Kochi, Mumbai, and Paradwip have natural harbours due to their favourable geographic locations and protected inlets. New Tuticorin (Tuticorin port) is an artificial deep-sea harbour developed through human intervention. Therefore, only Kochi, Mumbai, and Paradwip are natural harbours among the given options.
26. Consider the following pairs regarding Indian tribes and the states where they are primarily found:
- Tharu – Madhya Pradesh
- Adi – Arunachal Pradesh
- Irula – Kerala
- Shaharia – Rajasthan
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 3
[D] All 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1]
Notes:
Of the given pairs, only Adi – Arunachal Pradesh is correct. Tharu are mainly found in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, not Madhya Pradesh. Irula are mostly in Tamil Nadu, not primarily Kerala. Shaharia (Sahariya) reside chiefly in Madhya Pradesh, with some in Rajasthan, but are not primarily associated with Rajasthan.
27. Which among the following pairs of terraces is/are correctly matched?
- Fluvial terrace – represents the former shoreline of either a nonglacial, glacial, or proglacial lake
- Lacustrine terrace – created by the differential erosion of flat-lying or nearly flat-lying layered strata.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 & 2]
Notes:
Fluvial terrace is a terrace formed on the remnants of a former floodplain of a river or a stream.
Lacustrine terrace is a terrace representing the former shoreline of either non glacial, glacial or pro glacial lake.
28. Which among the following statements is/are correct about Human Settlements?
- A human settlement is defined as a place inhabited more or less permanently.
- The houses may be designed or redesigned, buildings may be altered, functions may change but settlement continues in time and space.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Human Settlement – It is a form of human habitation which ranges from a single dwelling to a large city.
A human settlement is defined as a place inhabited more or less permanently. The houses may be designed or redesigned, buildings may be altered, functions may change but settlement continues in time and space.
29. Which of the following pairs of copper producing regions and respective states are matched correctly?
- Singhbhum – Jharkhand
- Balaghat – Madhya Pradesh
- Jhunjhunu – Rajasthan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Singhbhum in Jharkhand, Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh, and Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan are all major copper producing regions in their respective states. These districts contribute significantly to India’s copper ore production, with Singhbhum being the largest copper belt, followed by Balaghat mines and key mines in Jhunjhunu and Khetri (Rajasthan).
30. Consider the following statements:
- The areas bounded by the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere are called Temperate Zones.
- The sun does not rise much above the horizon in the Frigid Zones.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
The Temperate Zones are located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere (and between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle in the Southern Hemisphere), featuring moderate climates. Frigid Zones near the poles receive slanting sunlight as the sun barely rises above the horizon, resulting in consistently cold conditions. Both statements are correct.
