Q. 21. Arrange the following in an ascending order in terms of their percentage in total water on the Earth’s surface:
1. Soil Moisture
2. Streams and Rivers
3. Lakes
4. Groundwater
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) 2-4-3-1
(B) 4-3-2-1
(C) 2-1-3-4
(D) 4-3-1-2
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 22. Consider the following pairs:
S. No. | Lake | Country
1 | Lake Eyre | New Zealand
2 | Lake Como | France
3 | Lake Garda | Italy
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(A) Only one pair
(B) Only two pairs
(C) All three pairs
(D) None
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 23. This settlement is a compact or closely built-up area of houses. In this type of village, the general living area is distinct and separated from the surrounding farms and pastures. This is most likely the description of:
(A) Hamleted settlements
(B) Clustered settlements
(C) Dispersed settlements
(D) Semi-Clustered settlements
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 24. With reference to the Indus River, consider the following statements:
1. The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
2. The Beas River passes through Shipki La on the Himalayan ranges.
3. The Ravi River enters Punjab plains where it meets the Satluj near Harike.
How many of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) All three
(D) None
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 25. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Meghalaya plateau has a highly eroded surface.
Statement-II: Meghalaya plateau receives maximum rainfall from the south west monsoon.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(A) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(C) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(D) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Answer:
Explanation: