In which of the following climatic conditions, the problem of salinization in farmland due to irrigation is the most prominent?

• Dry and cold
• Dry and hot
• Wet and hot
• Dry, hot and windy
Correct Option: D  [ Dry, hot and windy ]

Remark:

When drenched clouds are not able to cause rain because of the rising movement of extremely hot current of air, it leads to

• cloudbursts
• thunderstorm
• creation of rain shadow area
• cyclone
Correct Option: A  [ cloudbursts ]

Remark:

With reference to the Forest Survey Report, 2021 of the Government of India, considerthe following statements :

(i) Madhya Pradesh has the largest area under forest cover.

(ii) Mizoram has the highest percentage of area under forest cover.

(iii) Per capita availability of forestland is the highest in Sikkim.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

• Only (i)
• Only (i) and (ii)
• Only (ii) and (iii)
• (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct Option: B  [ Only (i) and (ii) ]

Remark:

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the UNDP in 2015 contain certain number of goals to be achieved by 2030. What is the total number of goals to be achieved as per SDG?

• 19
• 17
• 21
• 26
Correct Option: B  [ 17 ]

Remark:

With reference to the tribes of NorthEast India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

(i) The Ao tribe is mainly concentrated in Mokokchung district of Nagaland.

(ii) The Sherdukpens are mainly concentrated in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.

(iii) The Reangs are mainly concentrated in Mizoram.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• Only (i)
• Only (i) and (ii)
• Only (i) and (iii)
• (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct Option: B  [ Only (i) and (ii) ]

Remark:

Read the following two statements :

Statement 1:
Sex ratio of population in Kerala is higher than national average.

Statement 2 :
The life expectancy of female population in Kerala is higher than male population.

Select the correct answer from the following options.

• Both 1 and 2 are correct, and 2 explains 1
• Both 1 and 2 are correct, but 2 does not explain 1
• Only 1 is correct, but 2 is wrong
• Only 1 is wrong, but 2 is correct
Correct Option: B  [ Both 1 and 2 are correct, but 2 does not explain 1 ]

Remark:

With respect to the location sequence of the given rivers/mountain passes/mountain peaks, which of the following sequences is/are correct?

(i) Jhelum - Chenab - Ravi - Sutlej

(ii) Zoji La - Lipulekh - Shipki La - Jelep La

(iii) Mahendragiri - Mahabaleshwar - Doddabetta -Anamudi

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• Only (i)
• Only (ii) and (iii)
• Only (i) and (iii)
• (i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct Option: B  [ Only (ii) and (iii) ]

Remark:

What is the name of the feature that allows organisms to survive in the conditions of their habitat?

• Adjustment
• Adaptation
• Acclimatization
• Adaptive variation
Correct Option: B  [ Adaptation ]

Remark:

Protection of wildlife comes under which of the following in the Constitution of India?

(i) Fundamental Duties

(ii) Directive Principles

(iii) Seventh Schedule

(iv) Fundamental Rights

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• (i) and (ii) only
• (ii) and (iv) only
• (i) and (iii) only
• (i), (ii) and (iii) only
Correct Option: D  [ (i), (ii) and (iii) only ]

Remark:

Whichof the following National Parks in India are World Heritage Sites?

(i) Keoladeo National Park

(ii) Manas National Park

(iii) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

(iv) Great Himalayan National Park

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• (i), (ii) and (iii) only
• (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
• (i), (iii) and (iv) only
• (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Correct Option: D  [ (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) ]

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