McqMate
These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) , Provincial Civil Service (PCS) , Staff Selection Commission (SSC) , Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) .
Chapters
| 101. |
Consider the following statement and identify with the help of the code the tree with which the statement is related to? The branches of this tree root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and. legends of India. [CDS 2009] |
| A. | Banyan |
| B. | Neem |
| C. | Tamarind (lmli) |
| D. | Peepal |
| Answer» A. Banyan | |
| 102. |
Arrange the following States on the basis of ascending dates of the onset of monsoon : [NDA 2010] 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. West Bengal 4. Rajasthan |
| A. | 2-3-1-4 |
| B. | 3-2-1-4 |
| C. | 3-1-2-4 |
| D. | 1-2-3-4 |
| Answer» B. 3-2-1-4 | |
| 103. |
Among the following regions of India, which one receives comparatively least amount of annual rainfall? [IAS 2009] |
| A. | An 80 km wide coastal belt from Nellore to Point Calimere |
| B. | The middle and lower Asom valley |
| C. | North-eastern Rajasthan |
| D. | The coastal plains of Gujarat south of Narmada |
| Answer» C. North-eastern Rajasthan | |
| 104. |
Among the following states, in which one is the percentage of forest area to total geographical area the highest? [IAS 2009] |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Uttarakhand |
| Answer» A. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 105. |
Consider the following pairs: Tree: Location of its natural habitat 1. Rosewood: Slopes of Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala 2. Spruce : Western Himalayas at elevations from 2100 m to 3600 'm 3. Walnut: Lower elevations on Eastern Himalayas Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched? [IAS 2009] |
| A. | A only |
| B. | A and B |
| C. | Band C |
| D. | A, B and C |
| Answer» B. A and B | |
| 106. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity hots pots are located only in tropical regions. 2. India has four biodiversity hots pots, i.e., Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2010] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 107. |
The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to [NDA 2011] |
| A. | Tropical location |
| B. | Nearness to sea |
| C. | Western Ghats |
| D. | Himalayas |
| Answer» C. Western Ghats | |
| 108. |
In India the State with the largest area under very dense forests is [UP PCS 2011] |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» A. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 109. |
Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [(OS2011] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 110. |
Which one of the following is not a site for 'in-situ' method of conservation of flora? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | Biosphere Reserve |
| B. | Botanical Garden |
| C. | National Park |
| D. | Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Answer» B. Botanical Garden | |
| 111. |
The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason -for this phenomenon? [CSAT 2011] |
| A. | It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth |
| B. | It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones |
| C. | Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region |
| D. | It has less human interference |
| Answer» B. It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones | |
| 112. |
Which city has the longest day in the month of June? |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Chennai |
| D. | Bangalore |
| Answer» B. Kolkata | |
| 113. |
In May-June each year, the monsoon winds approach the southern tip of India from: [IFS 1990] |
| A. | northly direction |
| B. | north-easterly direction |
| C. | north-westerly direction |
| D. | south-westerly direction |
| Answer» D. south-westerly direction | |
| 114. |
The rains along the western coast of India are: |
| A. | cyclonic |
| B. | convectional |
| C. | orographic |
| D. | monsoonal |
| Answer» C. orographic | |
| 115. |
The driest place in India is : [NDA 2003] |
| A. | Leh |
| B. | Barmer |
| C. | Jaisalmer |
| D. | Bikaner |
| Answer» A. Leh | |
| 116. |
Indian monsoon is marked by seasonal shift caused by: [Teachers' Exam 1994] |
| A. | differential heating of land and sea |
| B. | cold winds of Central Asia |
| C. | great uniformity of temperature |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» A. differential heating of land and sea | |
| 117. |
Rainfall in India is not associated with: |
| A. | orography |
| B. | convection |
| C. | cyclones |
| D. | anticyclones |
| Answer» D. anticyclones | |
| 118. |
Which of the following statements is not true? |
| A. | The intensity of monsoons is determined by tropical depressions |
| B. | Tamil Nadu receives rainfall from north-east monsoon |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh is not much affected by retreating south-west monsoon |
| D. | All are correct |
| Answer» D. All are correct | |
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