{"id":27192,"date":"2024-02-15T17:02:37","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T17:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=27192"},"modified":"2024-02-15T17:03:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T17:03:27","slug":"upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Mock Test &#8211; Geography 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-test-series?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Blog-%20PTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Prelims-Test-Series-eng-and-hindi-1280\u00d7330.svg\" alt=\"UPSC Prelims Mock Test - ECONOMY 2\" class=\"wp-image-24924\" width=\"779\" height=\"199\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0753431852e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0753431852e\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q1_Consider_the_following_ocean_currents\" title=\"Q1. Consider the following ocean currents:\">Q1. Consider the following ocean currents:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q2_Which_of_the_following_factors_favor_the_growth_of_coral_reefs\" title=\"Q2. Which of the following factors favor the growth of coral reefs?\">Q2. Which of the following factors favor the growth of coral reefs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q3_Which_of_the_following_is_the_consequence_of_illegal_sand_mining\" title=\"Q3. Which of the following is the consequence of illegal sand mining?\">Q3. Which of the following is the consequence of illegal sand mining?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q4_Which_of_the_pairs_given_below_isare_correctly_matched\" title=\"Q4. Which of the pairs given below is\/are correctly matched?\">Q4. Which of the pairs given below is\/are correctly matched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q5_In_which_of_the_following_places_mangrove_vegetation_is_found\" title=\"Q5. In which of the following places mangrove vegetation is found?\">Q5. In which of the following places mangrove vegetation is found?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q6_Consider_the_following_statement_about_the_role_of_the_Easterly_jet_stream_in_the_Indian_monsoon\" title=\"Q6. Consider the following statement about the role of the Easterly jet stream in the Indian monsoon:\">Q6. Consider the following statement about the role of the Easterly jet stream in the Indian monsoon:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q7_Which_of_the_following_rivers_has_origin_outside_India\" title=\"Q7. Which of the following rivers has origin outside India?\">Q7. Which of the following rivers has origin outside India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q8_Identify_the_river_using_the_following_information\" title=\"Q8. Identify the river using the following information:\">Q8. Identify the river using the following information:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q9_Consider_the_following_statement_about_the_river_Indus\" title=\"Q9. Consider the following statement about the river Indus:\">Q9. Consider the following statement about the river Indus:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q10Which_of_the_following_are_depositional_landforms\" title=\"Q10.Which of the following are depositional landforms?\">Q10.Which of the following are depositional landforms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q11_Consider_the_following_features_of_a_section_of_Himalayas\" title=\"Q11. Consider the following features of a section of Himalayas:\">Q11. Consider the following features of a section of Himalayas:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q12_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q12. Consider the following statements:\">Q12. Consider the following statements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q13_Which_of_the_following_pairs_are_correctly_matched\" title=\"Q13. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?\">Q13. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q14_With_reference_to_river_Bhogdoi_consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q14. With reference to river Bhogdoi, consider the following statements:\">Q14. With reference to river Bhogdoi, consider the following statements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q15_Arrange_the_following_islands_in_the_Indian_Ocean_from_South_to_North\" title=\"Q15. Arrange the following islands in the Indian Ocean from South to North:\">Q15. Arrange the following islands in the Indian Ocean from South to North:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q16_Which_of_the_following_can_be_the_possible_benefits_of_Seaweeds\" title=\"Q16. Which of the following can be the possible benefits of Seaweeds?\">Q16. Which of the following can be the possible benefits of Seaweeds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q17_With_reference_to_Sun_Spots_consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q17. With reference to Sun Spots, consider the following statements:\">Q17. With reference to Sun Spots, consider the following statements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q18_Tharu_tribals_recently_seen_in_the_news_primarily_belong_to\" title=\"Q18. Tharu tribals, recently seen in the news, primarily belong to\">Q18. Tharu tribals, recently seen in the news, primarily belong to<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q19_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q19. Consider the following statements:\">Q19. Consider the following statements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q20_Mukundra_Hill_Tiger_Reserve_is_located_in\" title=\"Q20. Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve is located in\">Q20. Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve is located in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q21_State_of_World_Population_Report_2021_is_released_by\" title=\"Q21. State of World Population Report 2021, is released by:\">Q21. State of World Population Report 2021, is released by:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q22_Consider_the_following_rivers\" title=\"Q22. Consider the following rivers:\">Q22. Consider the following rivers:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q23_Which_of_the_following_given_below_are_minor_tectonic_plates\" title=\"Q23. Which of the following given below are minor tectonic plates?\">Q23. Which of the following given below are minor tectonic plates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q24_Which_of_the_following_factors_contribute_to_the_occurrence_of_tides\" title=\"Q24. Which of the following factors contribute to the occurrence of tides?\">Q24. Which of the following factors contribute to the occurrence of tides?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Q25_With_reference_to_the_rainfall_pattern_in_India_consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"Q25. With reference to the rainfall pattern in India, consider the following statements:\">Q25. With reference to the rainfall pattern in India, consider the following statements:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-mock-test-geography-2\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Consider_the_following_ocean_currents\"><\/span>Q1. Consider the following ocean currents:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Labrador<\/li><li>Alaska<\/li><li>Canaries<\/li><li>Falkland<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the ocean currents given above are cold ocean currents?<br>(a) 1 and 3 only<br>(b) 2 and 4 only<br>(c) 1, 3 and 4 only<br>(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; C <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ocean currents are the continuous flow of a huge amount of water in a definite direction. Cold currents bring cold water into warm water areas. Examples of cold currents include the Benguela current, West wind drift, Humboldt (Peru) current, California current, Canaries current, Labrador current, Falkland current etc. Alaska current is a warm current.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Which_of_the_following_factors_favor_the_growth_of_coral_reefs\"><\/span>Q2. Which of the following factors favor the growth of coral reefs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sediment free water<\/li><li>Warm Ocean Currents<\/li><li>Shallow continental shelf<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<br>(a) 1 and 2 only<br>(b) 2 and 3 only<br>(c) 1 and 3 only<br>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; D <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Coral reefs are large underwater structures composed of the skeletons of colonial marine invertebrates called coral polyps. Conditions suitable for the growth of coral reefs:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Warm water<\/li><li>Absence of cold ocean currents<\/li><li>Shallow water for sunlight to reach<\/li><li>Saline and sediment-free water<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Which_of_the_following_is_the_consequence_of_illegal_sand_mining\"><\/span>Q3. Which of the following is the consequence of illegal sand mining?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loss livable land<\/li><li>Increased emission<\/li><li>Lowering of water table<\/li><li>Loss of biodiversity<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the answer using the code given below<br>(a) 1,2 and 3 only<br>(b) 2, 3 and 4 only<br>(c) 3 and 4 only<br>(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Apart from those in question other consequences are change in river course and Damage to river infrastructure like bridges due to increased sediment load. Increased emissions due to Transport and extra cement production<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Which_of_the_pairs_given_below_isare_correctly_matched\"><\/span>Q4. Which of the pairs given below is\/are correctly matched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>         Biosphere                               Reserve State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nokrek:                        Meghalaya<\/li><li>Pachmarhi:                   Gujarat<\/li><li>Simplipal:                    Odisha<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<br>(a) 1 and 2 only<br>(b) 3 only<br>(c) 2 only<br>(d) 1 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>       Biosphere Reserve:   State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nokrek:    Meghalaya<\/li><li>Pachmarhi: Madhya Pradesh<\/li><li>Simplipal: Odisha<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is located in the northeast of India on the Tura Range, which forms part of the Meghalaya Plateau. The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a non-use conservation area and biosphere reserve in the Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The conservation area was created in 1999 by the Indian government. It also contains animals from the Himalayan peaks and from the lower western ghats. Similipal, which derives its name from the &#8216;Simul&#8217; (Silk Cotton) tree, is also a national park and a Tiger Reserve situated in the northern part of Orissa&#8217;s Mayurbhanj district.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_In_which_of_the_following_places_mangrove_vegetation_is_found\"><\/span>Q5. In which of the following places mangrove vegetation is found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mahanadi delta<\/li><li>Loktak lake<\/li><li>Keoladeo national park<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct options from the code given below:<br>(a) 1 only<br>(b) 2 and 3 only<br>(c) 1 and 3 only<br>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Option (a) is correct In India, the mangrove forests spread over 6,740 sq. km which is 7 percent of the world&#8217;s mangrove forests. They are highly developed in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Sunderbans of West Bengal. Other areas of significance are the Mahanadi, the Godavari, and the Krishna deltas. These forests too, are being encroached upon, and hence, need conservation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Consider_the_following_statement_about_the_role_of_the_Easterly_jet_stream_in_the_Indian_monsoon\"><\/span>Q6. Consider the following statement about the role of the Easterly jet stream in the Indian monsoon:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The easterly jet stream steers the tropical depressions into India.<\/li><li>These depressions play a significant role in the distribution of monsoon rainfall over the Indian subcontinent.<\/li><li>The tracks of these depressions are the areas of lowest rainfall in India.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?<br>(a) 1 and 2 only<br>(b) 2 and 3 only<br>(c) 1 and 3 only<br>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Statement 1 is correct:<\/strong> The easterly jet stream steers the tropical depressions into India.<\/li><li><strong>Statement 2 is correct: <\/strong>These depressions play a significant role in the distribution of monsoon rainfall over the Indian subcontinent.<\/li><li><strong>Statement 3 is not correct: <\/strong>The tracks of these depressions are the areas of highest rainfall in India. The frequency at which these depressions visit India, their direction and intensity, all go a long way in determining the rainfall pattern during the southwest monsoon period.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-current-affairs?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Current+Affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_Which_of_the_following_rivers_has_origin_outside_India\"><\/span>Q7. Which of the following rivers has origin outside India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Jhelum<\/li><li>Sutlej<\/li><li>Son<\/li><li>Kosi<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:<br>(a) 1 and 4 only<br>(b) 2, 3, and 4 only<br>(c) 2 and 4 only<br>(d) 1, 2 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Jhelum, an important tributary of the Indus, rises from a spring at Verinag situated at the foot of the Pir Panjal in the southeastern part of the valley of Kashmir. The Satluj originates in the \u2018Raksas tal\u2019 near Mansarovar at an altitude of 4,555 m in Tibet where it is known as Langchen Khambab. The Son is a large south bank tributary of the Ganga, originating in the Amarkantak plateau. The Kosi is an antecedent river with its source to the north of Mount Everest in Tibet, where its main stream Arun rises.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_Identify_the_river_using_the_following_information\"><\/span>Q8. Identify the river using the following information:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It passes through the Shipki La on the Himalayan ranges and enters the Punjab plains<\/li><li>It feeds the canal system of the Bhakra Nangal project.<\/li><li>It meets the Beas near Harike.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<br>(a) Satluj<br>(b) Ganga<br>(c) Ravi<br>(d) Ghaggar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Option (a) is correct: <\/strong>Satluj passes through the Shipki La on the Himalayan ranges and enters the Punjab plains. It is an antecedent river. It is a very important tributary as it feeds the canal system of the Bhakra Nangal project. Beas enters the Punjab plains where it meets the Satluj near Harike.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_Consider_the_following_statement_about_the_river_Indus\"><\/span>Q9. Consider the following statement about the river Indus:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu in the Kailash mountain range.<\/li><li>Lohit and Dhansiri are tributaries of the Indus.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<br>(a) 1 only<br>(b) 2 only<br>(c) Both 1 and 2<br>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The Indus System:<\/strong> It is one of the largest river basins of the world, covering an area of 11,65,000 sq. km (in India it is 321, 289 sq. km and a total length of 2,880 km (in India 1,114 km). Statement 1 is correct: The Indus, also known as the Sindhu, is the westernmost of the Himalayan rivers in India. It originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu (31\u00b015&#8242; N latitude and 81\u00b040&#8242; longitude) in the Tibetan region at an altitude of 4,164 m in the Kailash Mountain range. In Tibet, it is known as Singi Khamban; or Lion\u2019s mouth.<\/li><li><strong>Statement 2 is not correct: <\/strong>Lohit and Dhansiri are rivers in the North East.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10Which_of_the_following_are_depositional_landforms\"><\/span>Q10.Which of the following are depositional landforms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Flat valley<\/li><li>V-shaped valley<\/li><li>Braided channels<\/li><li>Ox-bow lakes<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answers using the codes given below:<br>(a) 1, 2 and 3 only<br>(b) 2, 3 and 4 only<br>(c) 3 and 4 only<br>(d) 1, 3 and 4 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Option (d) is correct Himalayan rivers pass through the giant gorges carved out by the erosional activity carried on simultaneously with the uplift of the Himalayas. Besides deep gorges, these rivers also form V-shaped valleys, rapids and waterfalls in their mountainous course. While entering the plains, they form depositional features like flat valleys, ox-bow lakes, flood plains, braided channels, and deltas near the river mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_Consider_the_following_features_of_a_section_of_Himalayas\"><\/span>Q11. Consider the following features of a section of Himalayas:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Absence of Shiwalik formation<\/li><li>Thick soil cover and well-distributed rainfall throughout the year.<\/li><li>Inhabited by Lepcha tribes<\/li><li>Tea Gardens<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify the correct section of the Himalayas using the code given below:<br>(a) The Arunachal Himalayas<br>(b) The Himachal and Uttarakhand Himalayas<br>(c) The Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas<br>(d) The Kashmir Himalayas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Option (c) is correct The Darjiling and Sikkim Himalayas: <\/strong>The higher reaches of this region are inhabited by Lepcha tribes while the southern part, particularly the Darjiling Himalayas, has a mixed population of Nepalis, Bengalis and tribals from Central India. The British, taking advantage of the physical conditions such as moderate slope, thick soil cover with high organic content, well-distributed rainfall throughout the year and mild winters introduced tea plantations in this region.As compared to the other sections of the Himalayas, these along with the Arunachal Himalayas are conspicuous by the absence of the Shiwalik formations. In place of the Shiwaliks here, the \u2018duar formations\u2019 are important, which have also been used for the development of tea gardens<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/free-resources-for-upsc?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42398 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q12_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>Q12. Consider the following statements:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet each other at the Nilgiri hills.<\/li><li>Eastern Ghats are comparatively lower in elevation and more continuous than the<br>Western Ghats.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<br>(a) 1 only<br>(b) 2 only<br>(c) Both 1 and 2<br>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Statement 1 is correct: <\/strong>The Eastern and the Western Ghats meet each other at the Nilgiri hills.<\/li><li><strong>Statement 2 is not correct: <\/strong>Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats. Their average elevation is about 1,500 m with the height increasing from north to south. Most of the Peninsular rivers have their origin in the Western Ghats. Eastern Ghats comprising the discontinuous and low hills are highly eroded by  the rivers such as the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, the Kaveri, etc. Some of the important ranges include the Javadi hills, the Palconda range, the Nallamala hills, the Mahendragiri hills, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q13_Which_of_the_following_pairs_are_correctly_matched\"><\/span>Q13. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>           Pass:                                 Situated between<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Zoji La:             Kashmir Valley with Ladakh<\/li><li>Banihal :           Nubra valley to Leh<\/li><li>Khardung La:    Kashmir Valley with Jammu<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct options from the code given below:<br>(a) 1 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1 and 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 2 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Option (a) is correct<\/strong>: Some of the important passes of the region are Zoji La on the Great Himalayas, Banihal on the Pir Panjal, Photu La on the Zaskar and Khardung La on the Ladakh range. Zoji La connects Kashmir Valley to Ladakh, Banihal connects Jammu to Kashmir, and Khardung La connects Nubra Valley to Leh.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q14_With_reference_to_river_Bhogdoi_consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>Q14. With reference to river Bhogdoi, consider the following statements:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a south-bank tributary of Brahmaputra.<\/li><li>It originates from the Garo Hills in Meghalaya and drains in the Bay of Bengal.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the above statements is\/ are correct?<br>(a) 1 only<br>(b) 2 only<br>(c) Both 1 and 2<br>(d) Neither 1 or 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Statement 1 is correct: <\/strong>The Bhogdoi River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra in India. It is an interstate river (flowing between Assam and Nagaland) and joins the Dhansiri River near its confluence with the Brahmaputra.<\/li><li><strong>Statement 2 is not correct: <\/strong>It originates in the Naga Hills it flows through the City of Jorhat and then it merges with another river and its name becomes Gelabill. It drains into Bay of Bengal as it merges into Brahmaputra which has its drainage into it.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q15_Arrange_the_following_islands_in_the_Indian_Ocean_from_South_to_North\"><\/span>Q15. Arrange the following islands in the Indian Ocean from South to North:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mauritius<\/li><li>Socotra<\/li><li>Maldives<\/li><li>Seychelles<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answers from the codes given below:<br>(a) 2-3-4-1<br>(b) 2-4-3-1<br>(c) 1-4-3-2<br>(d) 1-3-4-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27485 lazyload\" width=\"335\" height=\"330\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-21.png 590w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/image-21-585x575.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 335px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 335\/330;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q16_Which_of_the_following_can_be_the_possible_benefits_of_Seaweeds\"><\/span>Q16. Which of the following can be the possible benefits of Seaweeds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a vital food for marine organisms.<\/li><li>It can be used as fertilizer for plants.<\/li><li>It reduces coastal eutrophication.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<br>(a) 1 and 2 only<br>(b) 2 and 3 only<br>(c) 1 and 3 only<br>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer- D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>All the 3 statements are correct. Seaweed, or macroalgae, refers to several species of macroscopic, multicellular, marine algae. Seaweed species such as kelps provide essential nursery habitat for fisheries and other species and thus protect food sources; other species, such as planktonic algae, play a vital role in capturing carbon, producing up to 90% of Earth\u2019s oxygen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q17_With_reference_to_Sun_Spots_consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>Q17. With reference to Sun Spots, consider the following statements:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sunspots are regions where the solar magnetic field is very strong.<\/li><li>Sunspots appear darker than their surroundings because they are a few thousand degrees cooler than their surroundings.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the above statements is\/are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Statement 1 is correct:<\/strong> Sunspots are regions where the solar magnetic field is very strong.<\/li><li><strong>Statement 2 is correct: <\/strong>Sunspots appear darker than their surroundings because they are a few thousand degrees cooler than their surroundings. Most of the visible surface of the Sun has a temperature of about 5400 degrees C, but in a big sunspot the temperature can drop to about 4000 degrees C<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q18_Tharu_tribals_recently_seen_in_the_news_primarily_belong_to\"><\/span>Q18. Tharu tribals, recently seen in the news, primarily belong to<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Terai Lowlands<br>(b) Western Ghats<br>(c) North-eastern India<br>(d) Andaman Islands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Tharu community belongs to the Terai lowlands, amid the Shivaliks or lower Himalayas. The Tharus live in both India and Nepal. In the Indian terai, they live mostly in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. The word tharu is believed to be derived from sthavir, meaning followers of Theravada Buddhism.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q19_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>Q19. Consider the following statements:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This is the most widely used coal and contains more than 50 percent carbon.<\/li><li>It is usually of black color.<\/li><li>Its calorific value is high and has less moisture.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following coal is being described above?<br>(a) Anthracite<br>(b) Lignite<br>(c) Bituminous<br>(d) Peat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bituminous coal is the second highest quality of coal content ranging from 76-86%. It is the most abundant type, and one of the longest-buried fossil fuels. Therefore, its energy density is relatively high at 27 MJ\/kg. The high carbon and low moisture make it ideal for the production of steel and cement as well as in electricity generation and coke production.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q20_Mukundra_Hill_Tiger_Reserve_is_located_in\"><\/span>Q20. Mukundra Hill Tiger Reserve is located in<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Rajasthan<br>(b) Jharkhand<br>(c) Madhya Pradesh<br>(d) Chhattisgarh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mukundra Tiger Reserve (TR), popularly known as Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Kota, Rajasthan.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-current-affairs?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Current+Affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q21_State_of_World_Population_Report_2021_is_released_by\"><\/span>Q21. State of World Population Report 2021, is released by:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) World Bank<br>(b) World Economic Forum<br>(c) United Nations Population Fund<br>(d) International Labour Forum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>State of World Population Report 2021 titled \u2018My Body is My Own\u2019 was launched by United Nations Population Fund.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q22_Consider_the_following_rivers\"><\/span>Q22. Consider the following rivers:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brahmani<\/li><li>Nagavali<\/li><li>Subarnarekha<\/li><li>Vamsadhara<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the above rises from the Eastern Ghats?<br>(a) 1 and 2 only<br>(b) 2 and 4 only<br>(c) 3 and 4 only<br>(d) 1 and 3 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer- B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Statement 1 is incorrect: <\/strong>The Brahmani, known as South Koel in its upper reaches, rises near Nagri village in Ranchi district of Jharkhand.<\/li><li><strong>Statement 2 is correct: <\/strong>The Nagavali river originates in the Eastern Ghats near Lakhbahal, in the Kalahandi district of the Indian state Odisha. Langulya is another name for the Nagavali River.<\/li><li><strong>Statement 3 is incorrect:<\/strong> Subernarekha River originates in the Chhotnagpur Plateau near Nagri village in the Ranchi District of Jharkhand.<\/li><li><strong>Statement 4 is correct: <\/strong>Vamsadhara River rises in the Eastern Ghats of Orissa State and enters Srikakulam District in Bhamini Mandal and finally falls into the Bay of Bengal near Kalingapatnam.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q23_Which_of_the_following_given_below_are_minor_tectonic_plates\"><\/span>Q23. Which of the following given below are minor tectonic plates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nazca plate<\/li><li>Antarctica plate<\/li><li>Pacific plate<\/li><li>Philippine plate<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<br>(a) 1 and 4 only<br>(b) 2 and 4 only<br>(c) 1 and 3 only<br>(d) 1, 3 and 4 only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that explains how major landforms are created as a result of Earth&#8217;s subterranean movements. In plate tectonics, Earth&#8217;s outermost layer, or lithosphere\u2014made up of the crust and upper mantle\u2014is broken into large rocky plates. These plates lie on top of a partially molten layer of rock called the asthenosphere. Due to<br>the convection of the asthenosphere and lithosphere, the plates move relative to each other.<br>The major tectonic plates are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India-Australia-New Zealand plate<\/li><li>Pacific plate, Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.<\/li><li>North American Plate<\/li><li>South American Plate<\/li><li>Africa along with the eastern Atlantic floor plate<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q24_Which_of_the_following_factors_contribute_to_the_occurrence_of_tides\"><\/span>Q24. Which of the following factors contribute to the occurrence of tides?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The gravitational pull of the sun<\/li><li>The gravitational pull of the moon<\/li><li>Centrifugal force due to earth rotation<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:<br>(a) 1 and 2 only<br>(b) 2 and 3 only<br>(c) 1 and 3 only<br>(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; D <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The periodical rise and fall of the sea level, once or twice a day, is called a tide. The moon&#8217;s gravitational pull to a great extent and to a lesser extent the sun&#8217;s gravitational pull, are the major causes for the occurrence of tides. Hence,<\/li><li><strong>Statements 1 and 2 are correct<\/strong>. Another factor is centrifugal force, which is the force that acts to counterbalance gravity. Hence, Statement 3 is correct. Together, the gravitational pull and the centrifugal force are responsible for creating the two major tidal bulges on the earth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q25_With_reference_to_the_rainfall_pattern_in_India_consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>Q25. With reference to the rainfall pattern in India, consider the following statements:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Over the Northern plains, the quantity of rainfall decreases as we move towards<br>West.<\/li><li>In the peninsular region, rainfall decreases from the coast to the interior parts.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<br>(a) 1 only<br>(b) 2 only<br>(c) Both 1 and 2<br>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer &#8211; C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rainfall in India is highly uneven over a period of time in a year.<br><strong>Statement 1 is correct:<\/strong> As we move from East to West, the quantity of rainfall decreases over the Northern plains. For example, rainfall at Kolkata is 120 cm, Allahabad 91 cm, and Delhi 56cm.<\/li><li><strong>Statement 2 is correct: <\/strong>In the peninsular region, rainfall decreases from the coast to the interior parts. 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