1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. 2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. 3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10 C lesser than that of the surroundings

#1. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct: (2020)

1 only

2 and 3 only

2 only

1 and 3 only

#2. With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (2020)

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

#3. Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night? (2019)

Clouds absorb the radiation released from the Earth's surface

Clouds reflect back the Earth's radiation

The Earth's surface would have low temperature on cloudy nights

Clouds deflect the blowing wind to ground level

#4. Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of methane hydrate? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (2019)

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

#5. On 21st June the sun: (2019)

Does not set below the horizon at the Arctic circl

Does not set below the horizon at Antarctic circle

Shines vertically overhead at noon on the Equator

Shines vertically overhead at the tropic of Capricorn

1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field 6

#6. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2018)

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

#7. Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?(2018)

Increased plant growth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Increased temperature of Earth due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Increased acidity of oceans as a result of increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Adaptation of all living beings on Earth to the climate change brought about by the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water table

#8. Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/ s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds ? Select the correct answer using the code given below : (2018)

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water table 1

#9. With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements : Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (2018)

1 and 2 only

3 only

1 and 3 only

1,2 and 3

1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water table 2

#10. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2018)

1 only

2 and 3

3 only

1 and 3

1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water table 3

#11. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (2017)

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water table 4

#12. Which of the following is/are tributary tributaries of Brahmaputra? Select the correct answer using the code given below : (2016)

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

#13. What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter current? (2015)

The Earth's rotation on its axis

Convergence of the two equatorial currents

Difference in salinity of water

Occurrence of the belt of calm near the equator

#14. In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason? (2015)

Sea surface temperatures are low

Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs

Coriolis force is too weak

Absence of land in those regions

#15. "Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over." Which of the following regions is described in the above passage? (2015)

Savannah

Equatorial

Monsoon

Mediterranean

1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water table 5

#16. Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following? Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2015)

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water table 6

#17. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2015)

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC question paper – 2015-2020 – Physical Geography

Results

#1. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct: (2020)

#2. With reference to Ocean Mean Temperature (OMT), which of the following statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (2020)

#3. Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night? (2019)

#4. Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of methane hydrate? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (2019)

#5. On 21st June the sun: (2019)

#6. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2018)

#7. Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?(2018)

#8. Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/ s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds ? Select the correct answer using the code given below : (2018)

#9. With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements : Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (2018)

#10. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2018)

#11. With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (2017)

#12. Which of the following is/are tributary tributaries of Brahmaputra? Select the correct answer using the code given below : (2016)

#13. What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter current? (2015)

#14. In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason? (2015)

#16. Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following? Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2015)

#17. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2015)

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