Q. 31. Consider the following statements with reference to Petcoke :
(1) It is a carbonaceous product obtained in the oil refining process.
(2) It has a lower calorific value than coal.
(3) It is used for making electrodes in the metallurgical industries.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 32. Consider the following statements with reference to Anticyclone :
(1) It has the lowest air pressure at its centre.
(2) Mediterranean region is characterised by anti-cyclonic conditions due to the descent of air currents.
(3) Cold anticyclones are thermally induced because they do not develop due to the descent of air from above.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 33. Concerning the Cauvery River, consider the following statements :
(1) It originates from the Brahmagiri range in Maharashtra.
(2) The Ranganathswamy temple is situated on its banks.
(3) Its tributaries include Penganga, Wardha and Wainganga
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 34. What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following straits as one proceeds from north to south?
(1) Taiwan Strait
(2) Palk Strait
(3) Malacca Strait
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1-2-3
(b) 2-3-1
(c) 3-1-2
(d) 3-2-1
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 35. This drainage pattern is formed when the tributaries of the master consequent streams are developed in the form of a circle. Such pattern is set over a mature and dissected dome mountain characterised by alternating bands of hard and soft rock beds. This is the most likely description of
(a) Annular pattern
(b) Barbed pattern
(c) Parallel drainage
(d) Pinnate Drainage Pattern
Answer:
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Q. 36. Which of the following are the possible environmental impacts of volcanic eruptions?
(1) Coral reef damage
(2) Cooling Effect on the climate
(3) Release of iron into the water
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 37. Which of the following are the indirect sources of information for understanding Earth’s Interior?
(1) Seismic Activity
(2) Volcanic Eruption
(3) Meteorites
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 38. Consider the following statements with reference to the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC):
(1) There is no evidence of wheat or barley production.
(2) Indus farmers used multi-cropping strategies across summer and winter seasons.
(3) IVC farmers were among the earliest people to produce cotton.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 39. Consider the following statements with reference to the Kushana kings :
(1) Kanishka convened the first-ever Buddhist Council after Gautama Buddha’s death.
(2) Kushanas believed in the idea of the ‘divine origin of Kingship’.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
Explanation:
Q. 40. Consider the following statements with reference to Buddhism:
(1) The idea of the bodhisattva assumed greater importance in Mahayana.
(2) The Hinayana scholars considered the attainment of Nibbana as the highest goal.
(3) Nalanda was an exclusive centre for learnings of Mahayana Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
Explanation: