21. Which among the following pairs are correct?
- Cherry Blossoms- Karnataka
- Bordoisila- Assam
- Norwester- West Bengal
- Andhi- Rajasthan
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Cherry Blossoms- Karnataka. Bordoisila- Assam. Norwester- West Bengal. Andhi- Rajasthan.
22. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Alluvial soil — Uttar Pradesh
- Regur soil — Maharashtra
- Laterite soil — Karnataka
- Red and yellow soil — Chhattisgarh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Alluvial soil is common in Uttar Pradesh. Regur (black cotton) soil is found in Maharashtra. Laterite soil is prevalent in Karnataka. Red and yellow soils are found in Chhattisgarh. All four pairs are correctly matched as per their major soil distribution in the respective states.
23. 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.
24. Which of the following oilfields are located on the Gujarat coast?
- Ankleswar Oilfield
- Cambay-Luni region
- Ahmedabad-Kalol region
- Naharkatiya Oilfield
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Ankleswar Oilfield, Cambay-Luni region, and Ahmedabad-Kalol region are oilfields located on the Gujarat coast. Naharkatiya Oilfield, however, is situated in Upper Assam in northeastern India, not Gujarat. Hence, only statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct regarding Gujarat's coastal oilfields.
25. Which of the following factors are responsible for the high concentration of jute mills in the Hooghly basin?
- Nearness to coal fields
- Convenient dry climate for spinning and weaving
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Hooghly basin has a large number of jute mills due to proximity to coal fields (such as Raniganj) for power, and a favourable climate (temperatures of 24–35°C, high humidity, moderate rainfall) suitable for spinning and weaving. Both statements are correct, contributing to the concentration of jute mills in this region.
26. Which of the following industrial regions lies outside Peninsular India?
- Hooghly Industrial region
- Gurgaon-Delhi-Meerut industrial region
- Ahmedabad-Baroda industrial region
- Mumbai-Pune industrial region
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Hooghly, Gurgaon-Delhi-Meerut, and Ahmedabad-Baroda industrial regions lie outside Peninsular India. The Mumbai-Pune industrial region is situated within Peninsular India. Peninsular India comprises the landmass south of the Narmada River, whereas the first three regions are located north or northwest of this area.
27. Which of the following matches between demographic terms and their definitions are correct?
- Crude birth rate – Ratio between number of births and total population
- Natural increase of population – Births over deaths per thousand of population
- General fertility rate – Ratio between number of births and number of females in productive age
- Death rate – Number of deaths per thousand of population
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
All the given matches are correct. Crude birth rate and death rate are measured per thousand population. Natural increase considers the difference between births and deaths per thousand. General fertility rate measures births per thousand women of reproductive age. These indicators are standard demographic metrics for population analysis.
28. Which of the following statements about the Gravity Model of Migration is/are correct:
- According to the gravity model, the migration between two places is inversely proportional to the product of the population of the two centres.
- The gravity model implies that the capacity of an area to attract migrants depends upon the size of its population or its economic potential.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
According to the gravity model, migration between two places is directly proportional to the product of their populations, and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. The capacity of an area to attract migrants depends on population size or economic potential. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect, and statement 2 is correct.
29. 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.
30. Arrange the following rivers from North to South:
- Kinnerasani
- Pamba
- Devika
- Varuna
Which of the following sequences is correct?
[A] 4, 3, 1, 2
[B] 3, 4, 2, 1
[C] 4, 3, 2, 1
[D] 3, 4, 1, 2
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Correct Answer: D [3, 4, 1, 2]
Notes:
Devika flows in Jammu & Kashmir (northmost), followed by Varuna in Uttar Pradesh. Kinnerasani lies in Telangana/Andhra Pradesh (central-south India), and Pamba, the southernmost, is in Kerala. Therefore, the north to south order is: Devika, Varuna, Kinnerasani, and Pamba (sequence 3, 4, 1, 2).
