VETRII IAS STUDY CIRCLE

Name : 2016 Mobile Number :

GROUP I PRELIMS
TEST 1 - GEOGRAPHY
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Maximium Marks : 300

Read the following instructions carefully before you begin to answer the questions.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
1. This Booklet has a cover (this page) which should not be opened till the invigilator gives signal to open fill
the commencement ofthe examination. As soon as the signal is received you should tear the right side of
the booklet cover carefully to open the booklet. Then Procceed to answer the questions.
2. This Question Booklet contains 200 questions. Prior to attempting to answer ensure that this booklet
contains all questions and that there are no repetitions / blank pages in between in the booklet.
3. Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
4. You must write your Register Number in the space provided on the top left side of this page. Do not write
anything else on the Question Booklet.
5. An answer Sheet will be supplied to you separately by the Invigilator to mark the answers. You must write
your Name Register No., Question Booklet SI. NO. And other particulars with blue or black ink Ball point pen
in side 2 of the Answer sheet provided, failing which your Answer Sheet will not be evaluated.
6. You will also encode your Register Number, Subject Code, Question Booklet SL.NO. etc with blue or Black
ink ball point pen in the space provided on the side. 2 of the Answer sheet. If you do not encode property or
fall to encode information your Answer sheet will not be evaluated.
7. Each question comprise four responsed (A). (B). (C). and (D) You are to select ONLY ONE correct
response and mark in your Answer Sheet In case you feel that there are more than one correct response,
marks the response sheet choose Only One response for each question Your total marks will depend on
the number of correct responses marked by you in the answer sheet.
8. In the Answer Sheet there are four brackets and against each question. To answer the questions you are
to mark with Ball point pen Only One bracket of your choice for each question select one response for each
question in the Question Booklet and mark in the Answer sheet IF you mark mo re than one answer for one
questions, the answer will be treated aswrong e.g. If for any item [B] is the correct answer you have to mark
as follows. [A] [C] [D]
9. You should not remove or tear off any sheet from this question Booklet. You are not allowed to take this
question Booklet and the Answer sheet out of the Examination Hall during the examination. After the
examination is concluded you must hand over your answer sheet to the invigilatir you are allowed to take
the question Booklet with you only after the Examination is over.
10. The sheet before the last page of the question Booklet can be used for rough work.
11. Failure to comply with any of the above instuructions will render you liable such action or penalty as the
commission may decide at their discretion
12. For question Nos. 101 t0 200 in all matters and in cases of doubt the English version is final.
13. Do nottick - mark or mark the answer in the question booklet.
 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
1. Match the Following:
(A) Angamis 1. Meghalaya
(B) Todas 2. Tamil Nadu
(C) Moplahs 3. Kerala
(D) Khasis 4. Nagaland
Codes
(A) A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
(B) A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3
(C) A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1
(D) A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1
nghUj;Jf:
(A) mq;fhkpdh;fs; 1. Nkfhyah
(B) Njhlh;fs; 2. jkpo;ehL
(C) khg;sf;fs; 3. Nfush
(D) fhrpfs; 4. ehfyhe;J
Codes
(A) A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
(B) A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3
(C) A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1
(D) A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1

2. Consider the following diagram. The place marked X shows

(A) Niti Pass (B) Nathu La (C) ZojiLa (D) JelepLa

Nkw;;fz;l tiuglj;ijf; ftdp. X vd;w ,lkhdJ vijf; Fwpf;fpwJ.

(A) epj;jpfztha; (B) ej;Jyh (C) Nrh[Pyh (D) n[yg;yh

3. 𝑎𝑏 = 169 then (𝑎 − 𝑏)𝑏+1

(A) 1278 (B) 1728 (C) 1827 (D) 2781
𝑎 = 169 vdpy; (𝑎 − 𝑏)
𝑏 𝑏+1

(A) 1278 (B) 1728 (C) 1827 (D) 2781

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 1

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
4. Arrange the island of Andaman and Nicobar group from South to North
1. Great Nicobar 2. Little Andaman 3. Car Nicobar 4. South Andaman
(A) 4,3,2,1 (B) 3,2,1,4 (C) 1,3,2,4 (D) 4,2,1,3
me;jkhd; kw;Wk; epf;Nfhghh; jPTfis njw;fpypUe;J tlf;fhf thpirg;gLj;Jf.
1. fpNul; epf;Nfhghh; 2. rpwpa me;jkhd; 3. fhh; epf;Nfhghh; 4. njw;F me;jkhd;
(A) 4,3,2,1 (B) 3,2,1,4 (C) 1,3,2,4 (D) 4,2,1,3

5. Indian Air Force (IAF) has appointed which of the following as its Deputy Chief of the Air Staff
(DCAS)?
(A) K.Pattanaik (B) R.K.S. Bhadauria (C) S.Sukumar (D) S.B.P.Sinha
gpd;tUgth;fspy; ahh; tpkhdg; gilapy; tpkhd Copah;fspd; Jiz jiytuhf
Njh;e;njLf;fg;gl;Ls;shh;?
(A) K.gl;ehaf; (B) R.K.S. gJhpah (C) S.RFkhh; (D) S.B.P.rpd;fh

6. Match the Following:

Current Ocean
(a) Agulhas 1. North Atlantic
(b) Aleutian 2. South Pacific
(c) Canaries 3. South Indian
(d) Humboldt 4. North Pacific

Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 2 4 1 3
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 3 4 1 2

nghUj;Jf
ePNuhl;lk; ngUq;fly;
(a) MFy`h]; 1. tlml;yhz;bf;
(b) mYl;rpad; 2. njw;F grpgpf;
(c) fdhhp]; 3. njw;F ,e;jpah
(d) n`k;Nghy;l; 4. tlf;F grpgpf;

Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 2 4 1 3
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 3 4 1 2

7. Find the odd man out 1, 5, 14, 30, 50, 55, 91

(A) 50 (B) 5 (C) 55 (D) 91
jtwhd vz;iz fhz;f 1, 5, 14, 30, 50, 55, 91
(A) 50 (B) 5 (C) 55 (D) 91

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 2

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
8. Match the Following:
Lakes Characteristics
(a) Caspian Sea 1.Lake bordered by big cities
(b) Baikal lake 2.World’s biggest lake
(c) Michigan Lake 3.Lake below sea level
(d) Dead Sea 4.World’s deepest lake

Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 2 4 3 1
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 2 4 1 3

nghUj;Jf
Vhp ngUq;fly;
(a) fh];gpad; fly; 1. efuq;fshy; #og;gl;l Vhp
(b) igfhy; Vhp 2. cyfpd; kpfg; nghpa Vhp
(c) kpf;rpfd; Vhp 3. fly; kl;lj;jpw;F fPOs;s Vhp
(d) rhf;fly; 4. cyfpd; Mokhd Vhp

Codes:
a b c d
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 2 4 3 1
(C) 3 1 4 2
(D) 2 4 1 3

9. Which one of the following Indians is not named in the “50 World’s Wealthiest People” which is
released by Wealth-X?
(A) Dilip Shanghvi (B) Azim Premji (C)Hinduja Brothers (D) Mukesh Ambani
nty;j; X ntspapl;Ls;s cyfpd; Kjy; 50 gzf;fhuh;fspd; thpirapy; gpd; tUk; ,e;jpah;fspy;
vth; ,y;iy?
(A) jpypg; rq;tp (B) m[Pk; gpNuk;[p (C) ,e;J[h gpujh;]; (D) Kf;Nf\; mk;ghdp

0.05 x 0.05 x 0.05+ 0.04 x 0.04 x 0.04

10. Simplify:
0.05 x 0.05−0.05 x 0.04+0.04 x 0.04
(A) 0.05 (B) 0.04 (C) 0.09 (D) 0.06
0.05 x 0.05 x 0.05+ 0.04 x 0.04 x 0.04
RUf;Ff:
0.05 x 0.05−0.05 x 0.04+0.04 x 0.04
(A) 0.05 (B) 0.04 (C) 0.09 (D) 0.06

11. International Customs Day observes on which date?

(A) January 27 (B) January 25 (C) January 24 (D) January 26
rh;tNjr Rq;f jpdk; ve;j Njjpapy; mDrhpf;fg;gLfpwJ.
(A) [dthp 27 (B) [dthp 25 (C) [dthp 24 (D) [dthp 26

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 3

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
12. Match the Following:
Volcanoes Country
(a) Vesuvius 1. Sicily
(b) Mauna Loa 2.Indonesia
(c) Krakotao 3.Hawaii
(d) Stromboli 4.Ecuador
5. Italy
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 3 4 2 5
(B) 5 2 3 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 5 3 2 1

vhpkiy ehL
(a) ntRtpa]; 1. rprpyp
(b) nksdhyhNth 2. ,e;NjhNdrpah
(c) fpufhl;Nlh 3. `tha;
(d) ];l;uhk;Nghyp 4. <f;Ftlhh;
5. ,j;jhyp
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 3 4 2 5
(B) 5 2 3 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 5 3 2 1

13. Find value x

3 5 7
11 13 17
19 x 29

(A) 25 (B) 21 (C) 22 (D) 23

x d; kjpg;G fhz;f
3 5 7
11 13 17
19 x 29

(A) 25 (B) 21 (C) 22 (D) 23

14. Monsoon winds are ______

(A) Local winds (B) variable winds
(C) Seasonal winds (D) Planetary winds
gUtfhy fhw;Wfs; _____ fhw;Wfs;
(A) jsf;fhw;Wfs; (B) khWgLk; fhw;Wfs;
(C) gUtf; fhw;Wfs; (D) Nfhs; fhw;Wfs;

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 4

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
15. ‘India Investment Summit 2016’ was held in
(A) Mumbai (B) New Delhi (C) Chennai (D) Kolkata
2016y; KjyPl;L khehL ,e;jpahtpy; ve;j khepyj;jpy; eilg;ngw;wJ?
(A) Kk;ig (B) GJjpy;yp (C) nrd;id (D) nfhy;fj;jh

16. Which of the following has fractions in ascending order?

2 3 7 9 8 3 2 9 7 8 3 2 7 9 8 8 9 7 2 3
(A) 3 , 5 , 9,11 , 9 (B) 5 , 3 , 11,9 , 9 (C) 5,3 , 9 , 11 , 9 (D)9,11 , 9 , 3 , 5

fPof
; z;ltw;Ws; ve;j gpd;dq;fs; VWthpirapy; cs;sd?
2 3 7 9 8 3 2 9 7 8 3 2 7 9 8 8 9 7 2 3
(A) , , , , (B) , , , , (C) , , , , (D) , , , ,
3 5 9 11 9 5 3 11 9 9 5 3 9 11 9 9 11 9 3 5

17. _________ is an important tree grown in the temperature deciduous forest

(A) Oak (B) Teak (C) Pine (D) Sundari
________ kuk; kpjntg;g Crpapiyf; fhLfspy; tsh;fpwJ.
(A) Xf; (B) Njf;F (C) igd]; (D) Re;jhp

18. Which one of the states has India’s first underwater tunnel to be set up ?
(A) Maharashtra (B) New Delhi
(C) Karnataka (D) Andhra Pradesh
,e;jpahtpy; Kjd; Kiwahf ve;j khepyk; ePUf;fbapy; Ruq;fk; mikf;f cs;sJ?
(A) kfhuh\;buh (B) GJby;yp
(C) fh;ehlfh (D) Me;jpu gpuNjrk;

19. Thunderstroms are occurred by

(A) Altostratus (B) Cumulonimbus
(C) Nimbo stratus (D) Strato cumulus
,bAld; $ba kio _____ My; cUthfpwJ.
(A) ,ilg;gl;l gil Nkfk; (B) fhh;jpus; Nkfk;
(C) fhh;gil Nkfk; (D) giljpus; Nkfk

20. What is the cheif reason for tropical cyclones not developing close to the equator?
(A) a very weak coriollis effect does not favour to circular motion of winds
(B) high temperature near equator is unfavourable to their development
(C) wind velocity in th doldrums belt near equator is very low
(D) high humidity of these regions is a hindrance in their development
G+kj;jpa Nuiff;F mUfpy; ntg;g #whtspf; fhw;Wfs; Kd;Ndw Kbahikf;F Kf;fpaf; fhuzk;
(A) kpff; Fiwe;j Nfhhpayp]; tpir fhw;Wfspd; tl;l ,af;fj;Jf;F cjthik
(B) G+kj;jpa Nuifg; gFjpapd; rhjfkw;w kpf mjpf ntg;g epiy
(C) Nlhy;l;uk;]; kz;ly fhw;wpd; jpirNtfk; G+kj;jpa Nuif gFjpapd; mUfpy; kpff; Fiwthf
,Ug;gjhy;
(D) mjpfsT <ug;gjk; ,e;jg; gFjpfspy; jilahf mike;J mtw;wpd; Kd;Ndw;wj;ijj; jLf;fpwJ

21. The 100th term of the sequence 5,7,9,11,13 is

(A) 205 (B) 204 (C) 203 (D) 202
5,7,9,11,13……. vd;w njhlh; thpirapd; 100tJ cWg;G
(A) 205 (B) 204 (C) 203 (D) 202

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 5

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
22. The violent stroms kal baisakh is occurring in which month period?
(A) April and May (B) January and February
(C) May and June (D) November and December
mjpf msT Nrjj;ij Vw;gLj;jf; $ba Gay; fy;igrhfp> ve;j khjj;jpy; Vw;gLfpwJ?
(A) khh;r; kw;Wk; Vg;uy; (B) [dthp kw;Wk; gpg;uthp
(C) Nk kw;Wk; [{d; (D) etk;gh; kw;Wk; brk;gh;

23. MITRA app has been launched in which of the following Union Territory to ensure women safety?
(A) Chandigarh (B) Puducherry
(C) Lakshadweep (D) Daman and Diu
gpd;tUk; A+dpad; gpuNjrq;fspy; ve;j A+dpad; gpuNjrj;jpy; ‘kpj;uh” nrayp (MITRA app) ngz;fs;
ghJfhg;gpw;fhf Jtq;fg;gl;Ls;sJ.
(A) rz;bfh; (B) GJr;Nrhp
(C) yl;rj;jPT (D) lhkd; kw;Wk; lA+

24. Simplify the following

𝑥2 + 1
𝑥4 − 1
1 1 1
(A) 𝑋 2 (B) 𝑋 2−1 (C) 𝑋 2 (D) 𝑋 2+1
RUf;Ff
𝑥 2 +1
𝑥 4 −1
1 1 1
(A) 𝑋 2 (B) 𝑋 2−1 (C) 𝑋 2 (D) 𝑋 2+1

25. The combined attraction of the sun and the moon is responsible for
(A) Neap tides (B) Spring tides
(C) Oceanic waves (D)Oceanic currents
#hpad; kw;Wk; re;jpudpd; <h;g;Gtpirapdhy; Vw;gLtJ
(A) jho;it Xjk; (B) kpfit Xjk;
(C) fly; miyfs; (C) fly; ePNuhl;lq;fs;

26. What was the 2016 theme of ‘World Day of Social Justice’?
(A) A Just Transition - Environmentally sustainable economies and societies
(B) A Just Transformation - Inclusive and sustainable societies
(C) A Development Transition - Inclusive justice for all
(D) A Just Development - Towards sustainable social environment.
2016k; Mz;L cyf r%fePjp jpdj;jpd; jiyg;G vd;d?
(A) ntWk; khw;wk; - ePbj;j r%f kw;Wk; nghUshjhu Rw;Wr;#oy;
(B) ntWk; cUkhWjy; - cs;slf;fpa kw;Wk; ePbj;j r%fk;
(C) tsh;;r;rp khw;wk; - midtiuAk; cs;slf;fpa r%fk;
(D) ntWk; tsh;r;rp - ePbj;j r%f Rw;Wr;#oiy Nehf;fp

27. Which one is the cold current of the Pacific Ocean?

(A) Oyashio current (B) Kuroshio current
(C) North pacific drift (D) South Equatorial current
ve;j Fsph; ePNuhl;lk; grpgpf; ngUq;flYilaJ?
(A) XahrpNah ePNuhl;lk; (B) FNuhrpa ePNuhl;lk;
(C) tl grpgpf; bhpg;l; (D) njd; G+kj;jpa Nuif ePNuhl;lk;

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 6

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1

28. Find √74 + √44 + √22 + √5 + √16

(A) 5 (B) 7 (C) 6 (D) 9

kjpg;gPLf√74 + √44 + √22 + √5 + √16

(A) 5 (B) 7 (C) 6 (D) 9

29. Who among the following persons won 2016 Brisbane International Tennis men’s singles
trophy?
(A) Roger Federer (B) Milos Raonic
(C) Rafael Nadal (D) Andy Murray
2016-k; Mz;L gphp];gdpy; eilg;ngw;w rh;tNjr Mlth; xw;iwah; gphptpy; Nfhg;igia ntd;wth;
ahh;?
(A) Nuh[h; Ngluh; (B) kpNyh]; Nuhdpf;
(C) uNgy; ehly; (D) Mz;b NkhNu

30. Match the following currents and oceans.

List - I List - II
(a) Brazil Current 1. Atlantic Ocean
(b) Kuroshiwo Current 2. Pacific Ocean
(c) West Wind Drift 3. Indian Ocean
a b c
(A) 1 3 2
(B) 3 2 1
(C) 1 2 3
(D) 2 3 1

nghUj;Jf:
ePNuhl;lq;fs; ngUq;fly;fs;
(a) gpNurpy; 1. ml;yhz;bf; ngUq;fly;
(b) FNuh\pah 2. grpgpf; ngUq;fly;
(c) Nkw;F fhw;W EioT 3. ,e;jpag; ngUq;fly;

a b c
(A) 1 3 2
(B) 3 2 1
(C) 1 2 3
(D) 2 3 1

31. Which one of the following is the longest glacier of India?

(A) Pindari (B) Gangotri (C) Siachen (D) Zemu
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; vJ ,e;jpahtpd; nghpa gdpahW?
(A) gpd;lhhp (B) fq;Nfhj;jphp (C) rpar;rpd; (D) nrK

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 7

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
32. Which one of the following is not true about ocean currents?
(A) They do not affect commerce because they keep the harbours open even during winter.
(B) Water of the ocean is kept pure
(C) Warm equatorial currents raise the temperature, polar cold currents decrease the temperature.
(D) They do not affect rainfall over the coast.
fPof
; ;fz;ltw;Ws; ngUq;fly; ePNuhl;lj;ijg; gw;wpa jtwhd thf;fpaj;ijj; Njh;e;njLf;fTk;
(A) Fsph;fhyj;jpd; NghJ ,e;ePNuhl;lk; JiwKfj;ij neUq;Ftjhy; tzpfj;ijg; ghjpf;fhJ
(B) fly; ePiuj; J}a;ikahf;Fjy;.
(C) G+kj;jpa ntg;g ePNuhl;lq;fs; ntg;gepiyia mjpfhpf;Fk;> JUt Fsph; ePNuhl;lq;fs; ntg;g
epiyia Fiwf;;Fk;.
(D) flypd; Nkw;gug;gpy; Vw;gLk; kiog;nghopitg; ghjpf;fhJ.

33. Find the sum of the following series 13 + 23 + 33 +………. Up to 203 terms
(A) 44100 (B) 44120 (C) 44130 (D) 44140
gpd;tUk; njhlhpd; $Ljy; fhz;f
13 + 23 + 33 +……….+203
(A) 44100 (B) 44120 (C) 44130 (D) 44140

34. The floor configuration of an ocean is shown with help of a

(A) Thermograph (B)Hypsometric curve
(C) Seismo graph (D) Hyther graph
ve;j glj;jpd; cjtpAld; flyb epyj;Njhw;wj;jpid mwpayhk;?
(A) ntg;g tisT (B) `pg;Nrh nkl;hpf; tisT
(C) Gtpajph;T glk; (D) i`jh; fpuhg;

35. The UN General Assembly designated _________________ as the International Day of Women
and Girls in Science.
(A) 15 March (B) 11 March (C) 26 February (D) 11 February
I.eh. nghJ rig ve;ehis ______ rh;tNjr ngz;fs; kw;Wk; kfsph; mwptpay; jpdkhf
mwptpj;Js;sJ.
(A) khh;r; 15 (B) khh;r; 11 (C) gpg;uthp 26 (D) gpg;uthp 11

36. The Local storms in the north Western part of India during hot weather season are called
(A) Norwester (B) Loo (C) Mango showers (D) Monsoon
,e;jpahtpd; tl Nkw;F gFjpapy; ntg;gf;fhyepiy epyTk;NghJ tPRk; Gay;
(A) ehh;nt];lh; (B) Y} (C) khq;fdpf; fhw;W (D) gUtf;fhw;W

37. Which factors do not affect the amount of insolation?

1. Solar constant
2. Surface temperature
3. Length of day
4. Rotation of the earth
(A) 1 and 3 (B) 2 and 4 (C) 3 and 4 (D) 2, 3 and 4
ve;j fhuzp #hpa xspia ngUk; msT ghjpg;gjpy;iy
1. epiyahd #hpa xsp
2. Nkw;gug;G ntg;gepiy
3. ehspd; ePsk;
4. G+kpapd; jw;Row;rp
(A) 1 kw;Wk; 3 (B) 2 kw;Wk; 4 (C) 3 kw;Wk; 4 (D) 2, 3 kw;Wk; 4

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 8

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
38. When an amount was distributed among 14 boys, each of them got Rs. 80 more than the amount
received by each boy when the same amount is distributed equally among 18 boys. What was the
amount?
(A) 5040 (B) 5080 (C) 5018 (D) 5014
xU njhifia 14 NgUf;F rkkhf gphpj;Jf; nfhLf;Fk; NghJ xt;nthU egUk; &. 80 mjpfkhf
ngWfpd;wdh;. Mdhy; mNj njhifia 18 egh;fSf;F rkkhf gphpj;J nfhLf;Fk; NghJ kPjk; VJk;
,y;iy vdpy; mj;njhifia fhz;f.
(A) 5040 (B) 5080 (C) 5018 (D) 5014

39. Which one is an anticyclones?

(A) low pressure system with clockwise winds in the northern hemisphere
(B) high pressure system with clockwise winds in the northern hemisphere
(C) low pressure system with clockwise winds in southern hemisphere
(D) high pressure system with clockwise winds in southern hemisphere
vjph; #whtspf; fhw;W vd;gJ?
(A) tl miuf;Nfhsj;jpy; jho; mOj;jj;Jld; $ba fbfhu jpirf; fhw;Wfs;
(B) tl miuf;Nfhsj;jpy; mjpf mOj;jj;Jld; $ba fbfhu jpirf; fhw;Wfs;
(C) njd; miuf;Nfhsj;jpy; jho; mOj;jj; Jld; $ba fbfhu jpirf; fhw;Wfs;
(D) njd; miuf;Nfhsj;jpy; mjpf mOj;jj; Jld; $ba fbfhu jpirf; fhw;Wfs

40. Find the sum of the first 40 term of sequence 12 − 22 + 32 − 42 + ⋯

(A) -3200 (B) -3240 (C) 3200 (D) 3240
2 2 2 2
1 − 2 + 3 − 4 + ⋯vd;w njhlhpd; Kjy; 40 cWg;Gfspd; $Ljy; fhz;f
(A) -3200 (B) -3240 (C) 3200 (D) 3240

41. Ferrel’s law is concerned with the

(A) Direction of winds (B) Velocity of winds
(C) Intensity of waves (D) None of these
‡nguy; tpjp vjDld; njhlh;GilaJ
(A) fhw;Wfspd; jpir (B) fhw;Wfspd; jpirNtfk;
(C) miyfspd; jPtpuk; (D) vJTkpy;iy

42. Identify the factors responsible for change in seasons on the earth’s surface
1. rotation of the earth
2. revolution of the earth
3. inclination of the axis of the earth
4. rotation of the sun
(A) 1 and 3 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 2 (D) 1, 2 and 4
Gtpapd; gUt khw;wq;fSf;fhd fhuzpfs;
1. G+kpapd; jw;Row;rp
2. G+kp #hpaid Rw;wp tUjy;
3. Gtpapd; rha;e;j epiy
4. #hpadpd; Row;rp
(A) 1 kw;Wk; 3 (B) 2 kw;Wk; 3 (C) 1 kw;Wk; 2 (D) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 4

43. Which of the following is not a lake in the Himalayas

(A) Tilocho lake (B) Pangog Tso (C) Yangpa Lake (D) Tsongmo lake
gpd;tUk; Vhpfspy; vJ ,kakiyapy; ,y;iy?
(A) bypr;Nrh Vhp (B) ghq;fhq; Nrh (C) ahq;gh Vhp (D) Nrhq;Nkh Vhp

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 9

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
44. In a boost to geo-strategic relations, the Indian Navy has deployed a P8I to Seychelles. What is P8I?
(A) Nuclear Submarine
(B) Aircraft Carrier
(C) Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft
(D) Multi Torpedo launch system
,e;jpa flw;gil> G+Nfhs murpay; cwit tYg;gLj;Jtjw;F P8I-I nr\y;];-y; mikj;Js;sJ.
,jpy; P8I vd;gJ ____
(A) mZ MAj ePh% ; o;fpf; fg;gy;
(B) tpkhdk; jhq;fp
(C) fly; top csT tpkhdk;
(D) gy top ntspaPl;L mikg;G

45. If x :y=3:4, find 4x+5y = 5x-2y

31 32 33 7
(A) (B) (C) (D)
7 7 7 32
x :y=3:4 vdpy; 4x+5y = 5x-2y -I fhz;f
31 32 33 7
(A) (B) (C) (D) 32
7 7 7

46. Which one of the following is the greatest circle ?

(A) tropic of cancer (B) tropic of carpricorn
(C) equator (D) Arctic Circle
vJ nghpa tisak;?
(A) flfNuif (B) kfuNuif
(C) G+kj;jpa Nuif (D) Mh;bf; Nuif

144 14.4
47. If = , then the value of x is :
0.144 𝑥
(A) 0.0144 (B) 1.44 (C) 14.4 (D) 144

144 14.4
= vdpy; x d; kjpg;G fhz;f.
0.144 𝑥
(A) 0.0144 (B) 1.44 (C) 14.4 (D) 144

48. Who among the following persons has conferred as Players of the Year 2015 in men’s category by
International Hockey Federation (FIH)
(A) Rogier Hofman (B) Robert Van Horst
(C) Christopher Ruhr (D) David Harte
gpd;tUgth;fspy; 2015k; Mz;bd; Mlth; gphptpy; rpwe;j `hf;fp tPuh; vd;W rh;tNjr `hf;fp
$l;likg;ghy; mwptpf;fg;gl;lth; ahh;?
(A) Nuh[h; Mg;Nkd; (B) uhgl; Ntd; `h];l;
(C) fphp];Nlhgh; &h; (D) Nltpl; `hh;l;Nl

49. Which place will experience sunlight for the longest period in summer?
(A) Mumbai (B) Srinagar (C) Chennai (D) Kolkata
Nfhilf;fhyj;jpy; mjpf Neuk; #hpa xspia ngUk; gFjp?
(A) Kk;ig (B) =efh; (C) nrd;id (D) nfhy;fj;jh

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 10

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
50. Which of the following are in descending order of their value?
5 7 8 11 5 8 11 7 11 7 8 5 11 7 5 8
(A) , , , (B) , , , (C) , , , (D) , , ,
9 11 15 17 9 15 17 11 17 11 15 9 17 11 9 15
fPof
; z;l gpd;dq;fSs; mtw;wpd; kjpg;ig nghWj;J ,wq;F thpirapy; cs;sij fhz;f.
5 7 8 11 5 8 11 7 11 7 8 5 11 7 5 8
(A) , , , (B) , , , (C) , , , (D) , , ,
9 11 15 17 9 15 17 11 17 11 15 9 17 11 9 15

51. Given below are names of four oceans:

1. Atlantic 2. Arctic 3. Indian 4. Pacific
The correct order of these oceans from the smallest to the biggest in terms of area is:
(A) 1> 2> 3> 4 (B) 2> 3> 4> 1 (C) 2> 1> 3> 4 (D) 2>3>1>4
fPNo ehd;F ngUq;fly;fs; nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;sd.
1. ml;yhz;bf; 2. Mh;bf; 3. ,e;jpad; 4. grpgpf;
,g;ngUq;fly;fis gug;gsT mbg;gilapy; VWthpirapy; mikf;fTk;
(A) 1> 2> 3> 4 (B) 2> 3> 4> 1 (C) 2> 1> 3> 4 (D) 2> 3> 1> 4

52. Which one of the following is a warm current?

(A) Labrador current (B) Peru current
(C) Falkland current (D) Florida current
fPof
; ;fz;ltw;Ws; vJ ntg;g ePNuhl;l khFk;?
(A) nyg;uhlh; ePNuhl;lk; (B) ngU ePNuhl;lk;
(C) ghf;Nyz;l; ePNuhl;lk; (D) GNshhplh ePNuhl;lk;

53. What is the eight term of GP 2,4,8…..?

(A) 510 (B) 610 (C) 710 (D) 750
2,4,8…..vd;w ngUf;Fj; njhlhpy; vl;L cWg;Gfspd; $Ljy; fhz;f
(A) 510 (B) 610 (C) 710 (D) 750

54. The salinity of ocean water is high in those regions where

(A) Evaporation is minimum (B) Evaporation is maximum
(C) less rainfall (D) both b and c
fly;ePhpd; ctg;Gj;jd;ik mjpf msT cs;s ,lq;fs;
(A)Mtpahjy; Fiwthf eilngWk; (B) Mtpahjy; mjpf mstpy; ,Uf;Fk;
(C) Fiwe;j kiog;nghopT (D) b kwWk; c ,uz;Lk; fye;jpUf;Fk;.

3 5
55. Which of the following fractions is greater than 4 and less than 6 ?
1 2 4 9
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2 3 5 10
3 5
fPof
; z;ltw;Ws; ve;j gpd;dk; 4 I tpl nghpajhfTk; 6 I tpl rpwpajhfTk; cs;sJ?
1 2 4 9
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2 3 5 10

56. The temperature at which water vapour condense into liquid is______
(A) Relative humidity (B) Condensation point
(C) Dew point (D) Evaporation point
ePuhtp jputkhFk; ntg;gepiy______ vdg;gLk;
(A) xg;G <ug;gjk; (B) ciwT epiy
(C) gdpg;gL epiy (D) MtpahFk; epiy

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 11

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
57. What was the Theme of “World Meteorological day” of 2016
(A) Hotter, Drier, Wetter, Face the future
(B) Meteorology for human progress
(C) Meteorology for better tomorrow
(D) World weather and Elnino
2016k; Mz;bd; cyf tspkz;lytpay; jpdj;jpd; fUj;J.
(A) ntg;gkhd> cyh;e;j> <ukhd> vjph;fhyj;ij re;jpj;jy;
(B) thdpiy kdpj Kd;Ndw;wj;jpw;fhf
(C) thdpiy ehis ed;ikf;F
(D) cyf thdpiy kw;Wk; vy;ePNdh

58. Find the odd man out 3, 5, 7, 12, 17, 19

(A) 12 (B) 19 (C) 13 (D) 17
jtwhd vz;iz fz;Lgpbf;f 3, 5, 7, 12, 17, 19
(A) 12 (B) 19 (C) 13 (D) 17

59. Which of the following systems of rocks in India has been called the Age of the Mammals?
(A) Cuddapah system (B) Vindhyan system
(C) Dravidian system (D) Tertiary system
,e;jpahtpy; ‘ghY}l;bfs; fhyk;” vd miof;fg;gLk; ghiwj;njhFjp vJ?
(A) flg;gh njhFjp (B) tpe;jpad; njhFjp
(C) jpuhtpl njhFjp (D) %d;whk; epiyj; njhFjp

60. (3x+2y): (3x-2y) = 5:2 then x:y is

(A)5:2 (B) 14:9 (C) 9:14 (D) 2:5
(3x+2y): (3x-2y) = 5:2 vdpy; x:y MdJ
(A)5:2 (B) 14:9 (C) 9:14 (D) 2:5

61. Which of the following are the southernmost hills on India’s mainland?
(A) Javadi (B) Anamalai
(C) Palani (D) Cardamom
fPof
; z;ltw;Ws; vJ ,e;jpaf; fz;lj;jpd; njd;Nfhbapy; mike;Js;sJ?
(A) [t;thJ (B) Midkiy
(C) godp (D) Vyfphp kiy

62. A man has some hens and cows. If the number of heads be 48 and the number of feet equals 140,
then the number of hens will be :
(A) 22 (B) 23 (C) 24 (D) 26
xU kdpjdplj;jpy; rpy NfhopfSk;, gRf;fSk; cs;sd. jiyfspd; vz;zpf;if 48 fhy;fspd;
vz;zpf;if 140 vdpy; Nfhopfspd; vz;zpf;if?
(A) 22 (B) 23 (C) 24 (D) 26

63. Which soils is volcanic origin?

(A) Regur Soil (B) Alluvial Soil
(C) Red Soil (D) Laterite Soil
vhpkiy ntbg;ig %ykhf mfhz;lkz; vJ?
(A) nufh; (B) tz;ly; kz;
(C) nrk;kz; (D) JUf;fy; kz;

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 12

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
64. Kawal tiger reserve is located in
(A) Assam (B) Telangana (C)Mizoram (D) Delhi
fthy; Gypfs; ruzhyak; vq;F mike;Js;sJ?
(A) mrhk; (B) njYq;fhd (C) kpNrhuhk; (D) jpy;yp

65. Find x in 4𝑥 𝑋 642𝑥 = 16𝑥+5

(A) 1 (B) 5 (C) 4 (D) 2
4 𝑋 64 = 16 vdpy; x d; kjpg;G
𝑥 2𝑥 𝑥+5

(A) 1 (B) 5 (C) 4 (D) 2

66. Which national highway (NH) connects Agra and Mumbai?

(A) NH1 (B) NH 7 (C) NH 3 (D) NH 5
Kk;igiaAk;, Mf;uhitAk; ,izf;Fk; Njrpa neLQ;rhiy vJ?
(A) NH1 (B) NH 7 (C) NH 3 (D) NH 5

1 1 1 1 1
67. The value of 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ ..... 1+ is :
2 4 3 4 120

(A) 30 (B) 40.5 (C) 60.5 (D) 121

1 1 1 1 1
1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ ..... 1+ d; kjpg;G?
2 4 3 4 120
(A) 30 (B) 40.5 (C) 60.5 (D) 121

68. Which region has the distinction of having the lowest sex ratio in the country as per Census of India
2011?
(A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (B) Haryana
(C) Nagaland (D) Arunachal Pradesh
2011 kf;fs; njhiff; fzf;nfLg;gpd; gb, kpff; Fiwe;j ghypd NtWghL nfhz;l kz;lyk; vJ?
(A) me;jkhd; epNfhghh; jPTfs; (B) `hpahdh
(C) ehfhyhe;J (D) mUzhry gpuNjrk;

69. 81, 27, 9,3……… find the next term of the series
1 1
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 0
81, 27, 9,3……… vd;w njhlhpd; mLj;j cWg;G
1 1
(A) 1 (B) (C) (D) 0
3 2

70. Open stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are
commonly found in
(A) Eastern Odisha (B) North- Eastern Tamil Nadu
(C) Shiwalik and Terai region (D) Western Andhra Pradesh
nrjpy;fs; my;yJ $hpa Kl;fs; kw;Wk; ePz;l Nth;fis cila rpwpa kuq;fs; kw;Wk; Gjh;fis
nfhz;l FWq;fhLfs; nghJthf vq;F fhzg;gLfpwJ.
(A) fpof;F xbrh (B) tlfpof;F jkpo;ehL
(C) rpthypf; kw;Wk; juha; gFjp (D) Nkw;F Me;jpuh

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 13

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
1 1 1
71. The sum of the first 20 terms of the series 5 x 6 + 6 x 7 + 7x8
+ … is:
(A) 0.16 (B) 1.6 (C) 16 (D) None of these

1 1 1
+ + + … ,j;njhlhpy; Kjy; 20 cWg;Gfspd; $Ljy;?
5x6 6x7 7x8

(A) 0.16 (B) 1.6 (C) 16 (D) vJTkpy;iy

72. How many Biosphere Reserves situated in Tamil Nadu?

(A) 2 (B)3 (C) 4 (D)1
jkpo;ehl;by; vj;jid caph;Nfhsg; ghJfhg;G ngl;lfq;fs; mike;Js;sd?
(A) 2 (B)3 (C) 4 (D)1

73. The last wildlife sanctuary formed in Tamil Nadu?

(A) Nellai (B) Nilgris (C) Coimbatore (D) Theni
jkpo;ehl;by; filrpahf mikf;fg;gl;l td caphpfs; ruzhyak;?
(A) ney;iy (B) ePyfphp (C) Nfhak;Gj;J}h; (D) Njdp

3 2 1
74. In a class, 5
of the students are girls and rest are boys. If 9
of the girls and 4 of the boys are absent,
what part of the total number of students is present?
17 18 23 23
(A) 25 (B) 49 (C) 30 (D) 36
3 2
xU tFg;gpy; 5
gq;F khztpfs; cs;sdh;. kPjk; cs;sth;fs; khzth;fs; mjpy; khztpfs; 9
gq;Fk;
1
khzth;fs; 4 gq;Fk; tutpy;iy vdpy; tUif je;j khzth;fspd; gq;F vd;d?
17 18 23 23
(A) 25 (B) 49 (C) 30 (D) 36

75. Match the locations of ports labelled as A, B, C and D in the given map with the names of those
ports and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of the ports

1. Kakinada 2. Karwar 3. Mangalore 4. Tuticorin 5. Veraval

Codes
a b c d
(A) 4 2 3 5
(B) 5 2 4 1
(C) 1 3 4 2
(D) 5 3 2 1

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 14

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1

A, B, C,D vd;W Fwpf;fg;gl;Ls;s JiwKfq;fis nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s Fwpg;GfSld; nghUj;Jf.

1. fhfpehlh 2. fhh;thh; 3. kq;f@h; 4. J}j;Jf;Fb 5. Ntuthy;
Codes
a b c d
(A) 4 2 3 5
(B) 5 2 4 1
(C) 1 3 4 2
(D) 5 3 2 1

76. Who among the following has been made Chairman of Goods and Service Tax (GST) Committee
of State Finance Ministers?
(A) Amit Mitra (B) Shubham Mitra
(C) Shalini Raut (D) Mandakini Duseja
gpd;tUgth;fspy; khepy epjp mikr;rh;fspd; ruf;F kw;Wk; Nrit thpFOtpd; jiyth; ahh;?
(A) mkpj; kpj;uh (B) Rgk; kpj;uh
(C) \hypdp uhl; (D) ke;jq;fpdp NjR[h

.953 x .953 – .953 x .047 + .047 x .047

77. The value of is : is :
.953 x .953 x .953+ .047 x .047 x .047

(A) 32 (B) .886 (C) 1.1286 (D) None of these

.953 x .953 – .953 x .047 + .047 x .047
kjpg;G fhz;f.
.953 x .953 x .953+ .047 x .047 x .047

(A) 32 (B) .886 (C) 1.1286 (D) None of these

78. The Konkan Railway connects

(A) Goa – Managalore
(B) Roha – Managalore
(C) Kanyakumari – Managalore
(D) Kanyakumari – Mumbai
nfhq;fz; uapy;Nt ,izg;gJ
(A) Nfhth - kq;f@h;
(B) Nuhfh - kq;f@h;
(C) fd;dpahFkhp - kq;f@h;
(D) fd;dpahFkhp - Kk;ig

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 15

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
79. Match List I (National Park/Sanctuary) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the
codes given below
List I List II
(a) Kanger Ghati National Park 1. Chhattisgarh
(b) Nagerhole National 2. Haryana Park
(c) Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Himachal Pradesh
(d) Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary 4. Karnataka

codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 1 4 3 2
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 3 2 1

nghUj;Jf.
Njrpag; G+q;fh/ruzhyak; khepyk;
(A) fhq;fh; fhjp Njrpag; G+q;fh 1. rj;jp];fh;
(B) ehfh; N`hy; Njrpag; G+q;fh 2. `hpahdh
(C) Ff;b tdtpyq;F ruzhyak; 3. ,khr;ryg; gpuNjrk;;
(D) Ry;jhd;G+h; gwitfs; ruzhyak; 4. fh;ehlfh

Codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 1 4 3 2
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 3 2 1

(0.137+ 0.098)2 – (0.137 – 0.098)2

80. The value of is
0.137 x 0.098
(A) 0.039 (B) 0.235 (C) 0.25 (D) 4

(0.137+ 0.098)2 – (0.137 – 0.098)2

kjpg;G fhz;f.
0.137 x 0.098
(A) 0.039 (B) 0.235 (C) 0.25 (D) 4

81. What is meant by the term ‘midnight sun’ ?

(A) Twilight
(B) Rising Sun
(C) Very bright moon
(D) Sun shining in the polar circle for long time
‘es;spuT” #hpad; vd;gJ vd;d?
(A) me;jp nghOJ
(B) #hpa cjak;
(C) kpfTk; gpufhrkhd epyT
(D) ePz;l Neuk; JUt tl;lj;jpy; gpufhrpf;Fk; #hpad;

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 16

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
82. Match the following
Wetland Location
(a) Harike 1. Manipur
(b) Nalsarovar 2. Himachal Pradesh
(c) Renuka 3. Gujarat
(d) Loktak 4. Punjab
Codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 3 2 1
nghUj;Jf.
rJg;G epyk; ,lk;
(a) `hpf;Nf 1. kzpg;G+h;
(b) ey;rNuhth; 2. ,khr;ry gpuNjrk;
(c) NuZfh 3. F[uhj;
(d) Nyhf;lhf; 4. gQ;rhg;
Codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 3 2 1

83. World’s largest concentrated solar plant opened in

(A) Morocco (B) Algeria (C) Iran (D) Eretria
cyfpd; kpfg;nghpa #hpa Miy vq;F jpwf;fg;gl;Ls;sJ?
(A) Nkhuhf;Nfh (B) my;[phpah (C) <uhd; (D) ,hpj;jphpah

𝑦−𝑥
84. If 1.5x = 0.04y, then the value of is :
𝑦+𝑥
730 73 77
(A) (B) (C) (D) None of these
77 77 73
𝑦−𝑥
1.5x = 0.04y vdpy; d; kjpg;G fhz;f.
𝑦+𝑥
730 73 73
(A) (B) (C) (D) vJTkpy;iy
77 77 77

85. Most of the active volcanoes are found in the

(A) Mid - oceanic ridge volcanic zone.
(B) Sierra Nevada – Cascade volcanic province
(C) Mediterranean divergence boundary
(D) Circum – pacific belt
,aq;Fk; vhpkiyfs; mjpfkhf fhzg;gLk; gFjp?
(A) kj;jpa ml;yhz;bf; tpspk;G
(B) rpuh - netlh - fh;];fhl; vhpkiy gFjp
(C) kj;jpa jiuf;fly; gphpTgFjp
(D) grpgpf; tisak;
www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 17
 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
0.2 x 0.2 + 0.2 x 0.02
86. Simplify:
0.044
(A) 0.004 (B) 0.4 (C) 1 (D) 2
0.2 x 0.2 + 0.2 x 0.02
RUf;Ff:
0.044
(A) 0.004 (B) 0.4 (C) 1 (D) 2

87. The waterfall ‘Victoria ’ is associated with the river

(A) Amazon (B) Missouri (C)St Lawrence (D) Zambezi
tpf;Nlhhpah; ePh;tPor
; ;rp ve;j Mw;Wld; njhlh;GilaJ?
(A) mNkrhd; (B) kpNrhhp (C) nrd;l;yhud;]; (D) rhk;Ng]p

88. A boy was asked to multiply a number by 25. He instead multiplied the number by 52 and got the
answer 324 more than the correct answer. The number to be multiplied was :
(A) 12 (B) 15 (C) 25 (D) 32
Xh; rpWtd; xU vz;iz 25 My; ngUf;f Nfl;Lf;nfhs;sg;gLfpwhd;. Mdhy; mtd; mij 52
My; ngUf;f rhpahd tpilia tpl 324 mjpfKs;s vz; fpilf;fpwJ vdpy; mt;ntz;?
(A) 12 (B) 15 (C) 25 (D) 32

89. Sand pit generally develop as a result of

(A) Wave erosion (B) Tidal action
(C) Longshore drift (D) Coastal erosion
‘kzw;Fop” vjdhy; Vw;gLfpwJ
(A) fly; miy (B) fly; xjk;
(C) flw;fiu ePNuhl;lq;fs; (D) flw;fiu mhpg;G

𝑎 𝑏 𝑐 𝑎+𝑏+𝑐
90. If = = , then the value of is:
3 4 7 𝑐
1
(A) (B) √2 (C) 2 (D) 7
√7
𝑎 𝑏 𝑐 𝑎+𝑏+𝑐
= = vdpy; d; kjpg;G
3 4 7 𝑐
1
(A) (B) √2 (C) 2 (D) 7
√7

91. An earthquake’s epicentre is

(A) Usually in the lower part of the mantle
(B) A point on the surface directly above the focus
(C) Is same as the focus of the earthquake
(D) A measure of energy released during an earthquake.
xU epyeLf;f eLtk; vd;gJ?
(A) Gtp ftrj;jpd; fPog ; ;gFjpahFk;.
(B) epyeLf;f ikaj;jpypUe;J Neh;f;Nfhl;by; GtpNkw;gug;gpy; ,Uf;Fk;.
(C) epyeLf;f ikaKk; epyeLf;f eLtKk; xNu xlj;jpy; ,Uf;Fk;.
(D) epy eLf;fj;jpd; NghJ ntspaplg;gLk; Mw;wiy Fwpf;Fk;.

92. Two pens and three pencils cost Rs. 86. Four pens and a pencil cost Rs. 112. Find the cost of a pen
and that of a pencil.
(A) 25 & 12 (B) 12 & 25 (C) 86 & 112 (D) 112 & 86
,uz;L Ngdh kw;Wk; %d;W ngd;rpy;fspd; tpiy 86. 4 Ngdh kw;Wk; xU ngd;rpypd; tpiy 112
vdpy; xU Ngdh kw;Wk; xU ngd;rpypd; tpiyia fhz;f.
(A) 25 & 12 (B) 12 & 25 (C) 86 & 112 (D) 112 & 86

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 18

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
93. Which one of the following scales is used for measuring the Magnitude of the earthquake?
(A) Rossay ferrel scale (B) Mercalli scale
(C) Richter scale (D) Wave base
gpd;tUk; msTNfhypy; vJ epyeLf;fj;ij msf;fg;gad;gLfpwJ
(A) NuhNr nguy; msT Nfhy; (B) nkh;fyp msT Nfhy;
(C) Hpf;lh; msT Nfhy; (D) miy myF

8.94 x 8.94 x 8.94- 3.56x 3.56 x 3.56

94. The value of is : is :
8.94 x 8.94+ 8.94x3.56+ 3.56 x 3.56

(A) 0.538 (B) 5.38 (C) 0.0538 (D) 53.8

8.94 x 8.94 x 8.94− 3.56x 3.56 x 3.56

kjpg;G fhz;f.
8.94 x 8.94+ 8.94x3.56+ 3.56 x 3.56

(A) 0.538 (B) 5.38 (C) 0.0538 (D) 53.8

95. BIS standards was made mandatory for steels used in constructions from?
(A) March 18, 2016 (B) January 20, 2016
(C) January 18, 2016 (D) February 20, 2016
fl;Lkhd gzpfspy; gad;gLj;jg;gLk; vFfspy; gp.I.v];. juk; ngw;wpUf;f Ntz;Lk; vd;W ve;j
NjjpapypUe;J eilKiwg;gLj;jg;gl;lJ?
(A) khh;r; 18> 2016 (B) [dthp 20> 2016
(C) [dthp 18> 2016 (D) gpg;uthp 20> 2016

96. Which of the following is not true?

1. K2 – KaraKoram
2. Anaimuidi – Western Ghats
3. Mahendragiri – Eastern Ghats
4. Doddabetta – Nilgiri Hills

(A) 3 only (B)4 only (C) 1 only (D) None of these

gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; nghUe;jhjJ vJ?
1. K2 - fhuNfhuk;
2. MizKb - Nkw;Fj; njhlh;r;rp kiy
3. kNfe;jpufphp - fpof;F njhlh;r;rp kiy
4. njhl;lNgl;l - ePyfphp kiy
(A) 3 kl;Lk; (B) 4 kl;Lk; (C) 1 kl;Lk; (D) vJTkpy;iy

1 1 1 1 1
97. Find the value of + + + + ..... +
2𝑋3 3𝑋4 4𝑋5 5𝑋6 9 𝑋 10
2 4 1 1
(A) (B) (C) (D)
5 10 10 2
1 1 1 1 1
+ + + + ..... + d; kjpg;G fhz;f.
2𝑋3 3𝑋4 4𝑋5 5𝑋6 9 𝑋 10

2 4 1 1
(A) (B) (C) (D)
5 10 10 2

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 19

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
98. Find out odd one
(A) Dhakshin Gangorti (B) Himadri (C) Bharati (D) Maitri
nghUe;jhj xd;iwf; fz;lwpf
(A) jf;rd; fq;Nfhj;jhp (B) `pkhj;hp (C) ghujp (D) ikj;hp

99. Which of the following is /are not tributary of Brahmaputra

1.Dibang 2. Dhansiri 3. Raidak
(A) 2 only (B) 1&3 only
(C) 2 &3 only (D) None of these
fPot
; Utdtw;Ws; vit gpuk;kGj;juh ejpapd; cgejp ,y;iy?
1.bghq; 2. jhd;rphp 3. uha;lf;
(A) 2 kl;Lk; (B) 1 kw;Wk; 3 kl;Lk;
(C) 2 kw;Wk; 3 kl;Lk; (D) ,tw;wpy; vJTkpy;iy

100. If x  y = x2 + 2y, what is the value of p if 4  (3  p) = 50?

(A) 4 (B) 7 (C) 8 (D) 122.5
x  y = x2 + 2y vdpy; 4  (3  p) = 50 vdpy; ‘P’ d; kjpg;G?
(A) 4 (B) 7 (C) 8 (D) 122.5

101. Which of the following is true?

1. Agenda 21 - Child Rights
2. Ramsar convention - Wetland protection
3. Sendai framework - Disaster management
Which of the above is true
(A) 1 and 3 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 2 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; nghUe;Jthd vit?
1. m[z;l 21 - Foe;ijfs; chpik
2. uhk;rh; khehL - rJg;G epyk; ghJfhg;G
3. nrd;lha; fl;likg;G - Nghplh; Nkyhz;ik
(A) 1 kw;Wk; 3 (B) 2 kw;Wk; 3 (C) 1 kw;Wk; 2 (D) 1>2 kw;Wk; 3

102. In recent news ‘Avascular Necrosis’ means ?

1. It is a disorder caused by the death of bone tissue mainly due to a lack of blood supply.
2. It is caused by alcoholism and usage of excessive steroids.
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) None
‘mth];Fyh; epf;Nuhrp];” gw;wpa rkPgj;jpa nra;jp?
1. ,uj;j Xl;lk; Fiwtpdhy; vYk;G jpRf;fs; mope;J mjdhy; Vw;gLk; NfhshW.
2. mjpf msT My;f`hy; kw;Wk; Nghij nghUl;fis cgNahfg;gLj;Jtjhy; Vw;gLk; NfhshW.
(A) 1 kl;Lk; (B) 2 kl;Lk; (C) 1 kw;Wk; 2 (D) VJTkpy;iy

103. The value of (68.237)2 – (31.763)2 is:

(A) 3.6474 (B) 36.474 (C) 364.74 (D) 3647.4

(68.237)2 – (31.763)2- d; kjpg;G fhz;f.

(A) 3.6474 (B) 36.474 (C) 364.74 (D) 3647.4

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 20

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
104. Which of the following is / are wrong one?
(A) Peacock Sanctuary - Viralimalai
(B) Grizzled Squirrel - Srivilliputhur
(C) Spotted Deer - Point calimere
(D) Black Buck - Vallanadu
nghUe;jhij fz;lwpf
(A) kapy; ruzhyak; - tpuhyp kiy
(B) eiuj;j mzpy; - = ty;ypg;Gj;J}h;
(C) Gs;sp khd; - Nfhbaf;fiu
(D) fUg;G khd; - ty;yehL

105. What is common about gulf of Kutch & Gulf of Kambhat

(A) Tidal power generation (B) Solar power generation
(C) Thermal power generation (D) Wind power generation
fPot
; Utdtw;Ws; fl;r; tisFlh kw;Wk; fhk;ghl; tisFlh gw;wpaJ vJ?
(A) fly; Xj kpd;rhu cw;gj;jp (B) #hpa kpd; cw;gj;jp
(C) mdy; kpd; cw;gj;jp (D) fhw;whiy kpd; cw;gj;jp

(36.54)2 – (3.46)2
106. = 40.
?
(A) 3.308 (B) 4 (C) 33.08 (D) 330.8
(36.54)2 – (3.46)2
= 40 kjpg;gpLf.
?
(A) 3.308 (B) 4 (C) 33.08 (D) 330.8

107. Who is the first Indian to get a gold in the Asian 20km race walk championship?
(A) Gurmeet Singh (B) Surjeet Singh
(C) Ranjeet Singh (D) Turmeet Singh
Mrpa 20 fp.kP eilg; Nghl;bapy; Kjy; Kiwahf jq;fk; ntd;w ,e;jpah; ahh;?
(A) FH;kPl; rpq; (B) Rh;[pj; rpq;
(C) ud;[pj; rpq; (D) lh;kPl; rpq;

108. Which of the following statements is / are not corect?

1. Coral reefs are generally found in 30◦ N to 30◦ s latitudes
2. Western coastal region & gulf of mannar are the only places where coral reefs are found in
India.
(A) 1 only (B)2 only (C) 1&2 only (D) None of these
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; vit rhpahd thf;fpak;
1. gts ghiwfs; nghJthf 30◦ tK 30◦ nj tiuapyhd ml;rNuifapy; fhzg;gLk;.
2. gts ghiwfs; ,e;jpahtpd; Nkw;F flw;fiu kw;Wk; kd;dhh; tisFlh gFjpfspy; kl;Lk;
fhzg;gLk;.
(A) 1 kl;Lk; (B) 2 kl;Lk; (C) 1 kw;Wk; 2 (D) vJTkpy;iy

109. Which one of the following is an Ex-situ method of biodiversity conservation ?

(A) Seed storage (B) DNA bank (C) Tissue culture (D) All the above
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; vJ ,ay;Gr;Roy; gy; caph; ghJfhg;G Kiw?
(A) tpij Nrkpg;G (B) bvd;V tq;fp (C) jpR tsh;gG; (D) midj;Jk;

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 21

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
(2.697−0.498)2 + (2.697 +0.498)2
110. The value of is:
2.697 x 2.697+ 0.498 x 0.498
(A) 0.5 (B) 2 (C) 2.199 (D) 3.195

(2.697−0.498)2 + (2.697 +0.498)2

kjpg;gpLf.
2.697 x 2.697+ 0.498 x 0.498
(A) 0.5 (B) 2 (C) 2.199 (D) 3.195

111. Matcht the following

Railway zones Head Qtrs
(a) East central 1. Guwahati
(b) South East central 2. Hajipur
(c) North Eastern 3. Bilaspur
(d) North East frontier 4. Gorakpur

Codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 3 2 1

nghUj;Jf
,Ug;Gg; ghij kz;lyq;fs; jiyikaplk;
(a) kj;jpa fpof;F 1. nfs`hj;jp
(b) kj;jpa njd; fpof;F 2. m[pg;G+h;
(c) tl fpof;F 3. gpyh\g;G+h;
(d) tl fpof;F vy;iy 4. Nfhuf;G+h;

Codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 2 3 4 1
(D) 4 3 2 1

112. What value will replace the question mark in the following equation?
1 1 1 2
4 + 3 + ? + 2 = 13
2 6 3 5
2 1 1 1
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 3 (D) 2
5 2 6 3
fPof
; hZk; rkd;ghl;by; tpdhf;Fwpaplg;gl;l ,lj;ij tpisT nra;Ak; kjpg;G ahJ?
1 1 1 2
4 + 3 + ? + 2 = 13
2 6 3 5
2 1 1 1
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 3 (D) 2
5 2 6 3

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 22

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
113. Match the following
Planet Period Rotation
(a) Venus 1. 10 hrs
(b) Jupiter 2. 16 hrs
(c) Neptune 3. 17 ¼ hrs
(d) Uranus 4. 243 days

Codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 4 3 2 1

nghUj;Jf:
Nfhs;fs; Row;rp fhyk;
(a) nts;sp 1. 10 kzp Neuk;
(b) tpahod; 2. 16 kzp Neuk;
(c) neg;bA+d; 3. 17 ¼ kzp Neuk;
(d) A+nud]; 4. 243 ehl;fs;

Codes:
a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 4 1 2 3
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 4 3 2 1

(0.06)2 + (0.47)2 + (0.079)2

114. The value of is :
(0.006)2 + (0.047)2 + (0.0079)2

(A) 0.1 (B) 10 (C) 100 (D) 1000

(0.06)2 + (0.47)2 + (0.079)2

kjpg;G fhz;f.
(0.006)2 + (0.047)2 + (0.0079)2

(A) 0.1 (B) 10 (C) 100 (D) 1000

115. Which one of the following is not correctly matched

(A) Godavari - Indravati
(B) Mahanadi - Prantita
(C) Krishna - Bhima
(D) Cauvery - Srimsha
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; rhpahf nghUe;jhjij fz;lwpf.
(A) Nfhjhthp - ,e;jpuhtjp
(B) kfhejp - g;udpjh
(C) fpU\;zh - gPkh
(D) fhtphp - rphp\;kh

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 23

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
116. Which of the following statements is / are not correct statements ?
1. Coriolis force is maximum at equator
2. It decreases form equator to poles.
Which is not correct ?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 1&2 only (D) None of these
Nkw;fz;l $w;wpy; jtwhdJ vJ?
1. Nfhhpahyp]; tpir G+kj;jpa Nuifapy; mjpfkhf ,Uf;Fk;.
2. G+kj;jpa NuifapypUe;J tlJUtk; Nehf;fp nry;Yk; NghJ Nfhhpayp]; tpir Fiwe;J
fhzg;gLk;.
,tw;Ws; vJ jtwhdJ?
(A) 1 kl;Lk; (B) 2 kl;Lk; (C) 1 kw;Wk; 2 (D) VJTkpy;iy

117. ‘Beda Quiline’ is a new medicine introduced in India for tackling _________
(A) Malaria (B) Tuber Culosis (C) Cancer (D) Dengu
‘nglFapypd;” vd;w kUe;J ,e;jpahtpy; ve;Nehia Fzg;gLj;Jtjw;fhf
mwpKfg;gLj;jg;gl;Ls;sJ.
(A) kNyhpah (B) fhrNeha; (C) Gw;WNeha; (D) nlq;F

118. Which of the above statements is / are not correct

1. Isotherms – Lines connecting places of equal temperature
2. They are closely spaced in tropical region
3. They are widely spaced in temperate region
(A) 1 & 2 (B) 2 &3 (C) 1&3 (D) All the above
gpd;tUk; thf;fpaq;fspy; jtwhdtw;iwf; fz;lwpf.
1. ‘INrhnjh;k;” xNu ntg;gepiy nfhz;l ,lq;fis ,izf;Fk; NfhLfs;.
2. ,it ntg;gkz;ly gFjpfspy; neUf;fkhf fhzg;gLk;.
3. ,it kpjntg;g gFjpfspy; mfz;L fhzg;gLk;.
(A) 1 kw;Wk; 2 (B) 2 kw;Wk; 3 (C) 1 kw;Wk; 3 (D) midj;Jk;

119. If x  y = x2 + y2 – xy, then the value of 9  11 is:

(A) 93 (B) 103 (C) 113 (D) 121
x  y = x2 + y2 – xy vdpy; 9  11 d; kjpg;G vd;d?
(A) 93 (B) 103 (C) 113 (D) 121

120. Which of the following pairs are incorrect?

1. Equatorial low pressure Belt – Thermally Induced
2. Sub tropical high pressure Belt – Dynamically Induced
3. Equatorial low pressure Belt – Horse latitudes
4. Sub tropical high pressure Belt – Doltdrums
Find the incorrect statements?
(A) 1 & 3 (B) 2 & 4 (C) 2 & 3 (D) 3 & 4
fPof
; z;ltw;Ws; jtwhdij fz;lwpf.
1. G+kj;jpa Fiwe;j mOj;j tisak; - ntg;g J}z;ly;
2. kpj ntg;gkz;ly cah; mOj;j tisak; - ,af;f J}z;ly;
3. G+kj;jpa Fiwe;j mOj;j tisak; - Fjpiu ml;rg;gpuNjrq;fs;
4. kpj ntg;gkz;ly cah; mOj;j tisak; - lhy;l;uk;
,tw;Ws; :
(A) 1 kw;Wk; 3 (B) 2 kw;Wk; 4 (C) 2 kw;Wk; 3 (D) 3 kw;Wk; 4

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 24

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
121. World Tsunami Awareness day
(A) November 4 (B) November 5 (C) November 8 (D) November 10
cyf Rdhkp tpopg;Gzh;T jpdk;
(A) etk;gh; 4 (B) etk;gh; 5 (C) etk;gh; 8 (D) etk;gh; 10

122. Which one of the following broad band service launched by the Tamilnadu Government to provide
low cost internet connections to all households?
(A) Arasu Cable (B) Arasu Fibre (C) Arasu Band (D) Arasu
connection
jkpof muR Jtq;fpAs;s Fiwe;j tpiyapy; vy;yh tPLfSf;Fk; ,izaj;js ,izg;G
jpl;lj;jpd; ngah; vd;d?
(A) muR Nfgps; (B) muR iggh; (C) muR Ngz;L (D) tiy Ngz;L

𝑥 6 𝑥2 + 𝑦2
123. If = , find the value of
𝑦 5 𝑥 2 −𝑦 2
61 25 61 36
(A) (B) (C) (D)
25 11 11 25
𝑥 6 x2 + y2
= vdpy; d; kjpg;G fhz;f.
𝑦 5 x2 -y2
61 25 61 36
(A) (B) (C) (D)
25 11 11 25

124. World day to combat desertification & drought

(A) May 17 (B) June 17 (C) Oct 17 (D) Dec 17
cyf twl;rp kw;Wk; ghiytdkhjiy jLf;Fk; jpdk;
(A) Nk 17 (B) [_d; 17 (C) mf;Nlhgh; 17 (D) brk;gh; 17

125. In a caravan, in addition to 50 hens there are 45 goats and 8 camels with some keepers. If the total
number of feet be 224 more than the number of heads, find the number of keepers.
(A) 15 (B) 224 (C) 50 (D) 45
xU njhOtj;jpy; 50 Nfhop 45 ML 8 Xl;lfk; kw;Wk; rpy ghJfhtyh;fs; cs;sdh;. nkhj;j jiyia
tpl fhy;fspd; vz;zpf;if 224 mjpfkhf cs;sJ vdpy; ghJfhtyh;fspd; vz;zpf;ifia
fhz;f.
(A) 15 (B) 224 (C) 50 (D) 45

126. National Insitute of fire safety Engineering

(A) Indore (B) Ahmedabad (C) Nagpur (D) Pune
Njrpa jP ghJfhg;G nghwpapay; epWtdk; vq;F mike;Js;sJ?
(A) ,e;J}h; (B) mfkjhghj;; (C) ehf;G+h; (D) G+dh

127. ‘Montreal Protocol’ is related to

(A) Global warming (B) Ozone depletion
(C) Air pollution (D) Water pollution
‘Nkhz;l;hpay; xg;ge;jk;” vjNdhL njhlh;GilaJ
(A) cyf ntg;gkhakhjy; (B) XNrhd; Nja;khdk;
(C) fhw;W khRgLjy; (D) ePh; khRgLjy;

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 25

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
128. Identify the correct order
(A) Devprayag, Rudra prayag, Karna prayag, Vishhupraryag
(B) Rudra prayag, Vishnu prayag, Karnaprayag, Devprayag
(C) Karnaprayag, Vishnuprayag, Devprayag, Rudraprayag
(D) Vishnuprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Devprayag
fPot
; Utdtw;iw rhpahd Kiwapy; thpirg;gLj;Jf.
(A) Njt;gpuahf;> Uj;jugpuahf;> fh;dgpuahf;> tp\;Zgpuahf;
(B) Uj;ugpuahf;> gp\;Zgpuahf;> fh;dgpuahf;> Njt;gpuahf;
(C) fh;zgpuahf;> tp\;Zgpuahf;> Njt;gpuahf;> Uj;ugpuahf;
(D) tp\;Zgpuahf;> fh;dgpuahf;> Uj;ugpuahf;> Njt;gpuahf;

129. Arrange the vertical order of clouds from bottom to top

(A) Cirrus, Altos, Stratus,
(B) Altos, Cirrus, Stratus
(C) Stratus, Altos, Cirrus
(D) Altos, Stratus, Cirrus
gpd;tUk; Nkfq;fis fPopUe;J Nky; nrq;Fj;jhf thpirg;gLj;Jf.
(A) rph;u]; Nkfq;fs;> My;Nlh]; Nkfq;fs;> ];Nul;l]; Nkfq;fs;
(B) My;Nlh]; Nkfq;fs;> rph;u]; Nkfq;fs;> ];Nul;l]; Nkfq;fs;
(C) ];Nul;l]; Nkfq;fs;;> My;Nlh]; Nkfq;fs;> rph;u]; Nkfq;fs;
(D) My;Nlh]; Nkfq;fs;> ];Nul;l]; Nkfq;fs;> rph;u]; Nkfq;fs;

130. Which of the following statements are incorrect

(A) National Disaster Management Act - 2005
(B) National Disaster respone force – 2008
(C) National policy on disaster Management – 2010
(D) National plan on disaster Management – 2016
Which is incorrect ?
(A) 1 & 3 (B)2 & 3 (C) 3 & 4 (D) 1 & 4
fPof
; z;l thf;fpaq;fspy; jtwhd vit
(A) Njrpa Nghplh; Nkyhz;ik rl;lk; - 2005
(B) Njrpa Nghplh; tpiuTg; gil - 2008
(C) Njrpa Nghplh; Nkyhz;ik nfhs;if - 2010
(D) Njrpa Nghplh; Nkyhz;ik jpl;lk; - 2016
,tw;wpy; vJ jtwhdJ?
(A) 1 kw;Wk; 3 (B)2 kw;Wk; 3 (C) 3 kw;Wk; 4 (D) 1 kw;Wk; 4

131. Kashmir Valley is situated between ?

(A)Zaskar & Ladakh (B) Great Himalayas & pir Panjal
(C) Zaskar & Great Himalayas (D) Karakioram & Ladakh
fh\;kPh; gs;sj;jhf;F vjw;F ,ilapy; mike;Js;sJ?
(A) [];fh; kw;Wk; ylhf; (B) nghpa ,kakiy kw;Wk; gph;gQ;rhy;
(C) [];fh; kw;Wk; nghpa ,kakiy (D) fhuNfhuk; kw;Wk; ylhf;

132. The current which flows along the western coast of south america towards equator?
(A) Falk land (B) Canaries (C) Humboult (D) Benguela
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; ve;j ePNuhl;lk; njd; mnkhpf;fhtpd; Nkw;F flw;gFjpapy; gha;fpwJ?
(A) ghf;yhe;J (B) nfdhp (C) mk;ghy;l; (D) ngq;Fyh

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 26

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
(2.39)2 – (1.61)2
133. Evaluate:
2.39 – 1.61
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8
(2.39)2 – (1.61)2
kjpg;gpL:
2.39 − 1.61
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 6 (D) 8

134. Match the following

(A) Sedimentary Rock 1. Quartzite
(B) Metamorphic Rocks 2. Corals
(C) Igneous Rock 3. Siltstone
(D) Organic Rock 4. Basalt
codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 4 1 3 2
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 3 4 1 2

nghUj;Jf
(A) gbTg;ghiwfs; -1. Fthh;l;irl;
(B) cUkhwpa ghiwfs; -2. gts ghiwfs;
(C) jPg;ghiwfs; -3. tz;ly; fw;fs;
(D) fhpk ghiwfs; -4. grhy;l;
codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 4 2
(B) 4 1 3 2
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 3 4 1 2

135. Who among the following playback singer sets Guinness World Record for singing 17,600 songs?
(A) P. Susheela (B) S. Janaki
(C) Latha Mangeshker (D) Asha Bhosle
ve;j gpd;dzp ghlfh; 17>600 ghly;fis ghb cyf fpd;d]; Gj;jfj;jpy; ,lk; gpbj;Js;shh;?
(A) gP. R\Pyh (B) v];. [hdfp
(C) yjh kq;Nf\;fh; (D) M\h Ngh];Ny

136. Which of the following above statements is/ are not correct?
1. According to the census 2011, life expectancy of India is 68.8 years.
2. The decadal growth rate of population in Tamil Nadu is 15.6%
Which of the above is false ?
(A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 1 & 2 (D) None
gpd;tUk; thf;fpaq;fspy; vit rhpahdit?
1. 2011 nrd;nr]; gb ,e;jpahtpd; ruhrhp tho;ehs; tpfpjk; 68.8 Mz;Lfs;
2. jkpo;ehl;bd; kf;fs; njhifapd; gj;jhz;L tsh;r;rp tpfpjk; 15.6%
,tw;Ws; vit rhpahdit?
(A) 1 kl;Lk; (B) 2 kl;Lk; (C) 1 kw;Wk; 2 (D) vJkpy;iy

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 27

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
137. Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Time difference between 2 tides at a place will always be 12 hrs & 25 mins
2. Highest tide in world is found at bay of Fundy.
3. In India highest tide can be observed in Gulf of Kutch
Which of the above is True?
(A) 1 & 3 (B)2 & 3 (C) 1 & 3 (D) 1,2 &3
fPof
; z;l thf;fpaq;fspy; vit rhpahdit?
1. ,uz;L fly; xjq;fSf;F ,ilg;gl;l Neuk; 12 kzp kw;Wk; 25 epkplq;fs; MFk;.
2. cyfpd; caukhd fly; Xjk; g;lhz;b tphpFlhtpy; Njhd;Wk;.
3. ,e;jpahtpy; caukhd fly; xjk; fr; tisFlhtpy; fhzg;gLk;
Nkw;fz;l thf;fpaq;fspy; vit cz;ikahdit?
(A) 1 kw;Wk; 2 (B) 2 kw;;Wk; 3 (C) 1 kw;Wk;3 (D) midj;Jk;

138. Match the following

(a) Mumbi 1. Deepest port
(b) Chennai 2. Biggest port
(c) Vishakapatnam 3. Corporate port
(d) Ennore 4. Oldest Artificial port
codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 1 2 4 3
(D) 2 4 1 3

nghUj;Jf
(a) Kk;ig 1. Mokhd JiwKfk;
(b) nrd;id 2. nghpa JiwKfk;
(c) tprhfg;gl;bdk; 3. Xd;Wgl;l / fof JiwKfk;
(d) vz;Z}h; 4. goik tha;e;j nraw;if JiwKfk;
codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 1 2 4 3
(D) 2 4 1 3

139. Find the odd man out 22, 33, 66, 99, 121, 279, 594
(A) 279 (B) 33 (C) 121 (D) 594
jtwhd vz;iz fhz;f22, 33, 66, 99, 121, 279, 594
(A) 279 (B) 33 (C) 121 (D) 594

140. The country which uses maximum nuclear power is

(A) U.S.A (B) Japan (C) France (D) Germany
ve;j ehL mZrf;jpia mjpfk; cgNahfg;gLj;JfpwJ
(A) mnkhpf;f (B) [g;ghd; (C) gpuhd;]; (D) n[h;kdp

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 28

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
141. Which of the below statements is / are false
1. The diurnal range of temperature is maximum at hot desert.
2. Diurnal range of temperature is the difference between mean temperature of hottest month and
mean temperature of coldest month.
3. The maximum temperature & minimum temperature of a day is noted at 12 to 4 p.m & 5 to 6
a.m. respectively.
(A) 1 & 3 (B) 3 only (C) 2 only (D) 2 &3
fPof; f; z;ltw;wpy; thf;fpaq;fspy; jtwhdit vit?
1. gfypuT ntg;gepiy ntg;g ghiytdj;jpy; mjpfkhf ,Uf;Fk;
2. gfypuT ntg;gepiy vd;gJ mjpf ntg;gepiy nfhz;l khjj;jpd; rhurhpiaAk; mjpf
Fsph;khjj;jpd; ruhrhpiaAk; nfhz;ljhFk;.
3. xU ehspd; mjpfgl;r ntg;gepiy kw;Wk; Fiwe;jgl;r ntg;gepiy KiwNa gfy; 12 Kjy; 4
kzp tiuapYk; kw;Wk; fhiy 5 Kjy; 6 kzp tiuapYk; MFk;.
Nkw;fz;l thf;fpaq;fspy; vit jtwhdit?
(A) 1 kw;Wk; 3 (B) 3 kl;Lk; (C) 2 kl;Lk; (D) 2 kw;Wk; 3

142. Who among the following person appointed as a new chairman of the National Human Rights
Commission.
(A) Nizam Zaidi (B) Rajesh Lahani (C) H.L.Dattu (D) Harish Rawat
gpd;tUgth;fspy; ahh; Gjpa Njrpa kdpj chpik fofj;jpd; jiytuhf epakpf;fg;gl;Ls;shh;?
(A) ep[hk; [ha;jp (B) uN[\; yfhdp (C) vr;.vy;.lj; (D) `hhp]; uthl;

143. Match the following

(a) Kotas 1. Andaman & Nicobar
(b) Jarawas 2. Lakshwadeep
(c) Malmi 3. Tamil Nadu
(d) Bakarwals 4. Jammu & Kashmir

codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 1 2 4 3
(D) 2 4 1 3

nghUj;Jf
(a) Nfhl;lh 1. me;jkhd; kw;Wk; epf;Nfhgh;
(b) [huth 2. yl;rj; jPT
(c) khy;kp 3. jkpo;ehL
(d) gf;fh;thy; 4. [k;K kw;Wk; fh\;kPh;

codes
a b c d
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 1 2 4 3
(D) 2 4 1 3

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 29

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
144. Match the following
(a) Pyrite 1. Salem
(b) Petroleum 2. Villupuram
(c) Chromite 3 Vellore
(d) Steatite 4. Parmakudi
codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 1 2 4 3
(D) 2 4 1 3

nghUj;Jf
(a) igul; 1. Nryk;
(b) ngl;Nuhypak; 2. tpOg;Guk;
(c) FNuhikl; 3. NtY}h;
(d) ];Bigl; 4. gukFb
codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 1 2 4 3
(D) 2 4 1 3

145. Which pair is the longest & shortest national highways in Tamil Nadu ?
(A) NH7 & NH47A (B) NH7 & NH 45 A
(C) NH7 & NH 205 (D) NH7 & NH 207
gpd;tUk; Njrpa neLQ;rhiyfspy; jkpo;ehl;bd; ePskhd kw;Wk; FWfpa neLQ;rhiyfs; vit?
(A) NH7 kw;Wk; NH47A (B) NH7 kw;Wk; NH 45 A
(C) NH7 kw;Wk; NH 205 (D) NH7 kw;Wk; NH 207

146. find the value of 4 - _____5______

1 + ____1____
3 + __1___
1
2+4
1 31 9 4
(A) (B) (C) (D)
8 8 31 9

kjpg;gPL fhz;f 4 - _____5______

1 + ____1____
3 + __1___
1
2+
4
1 31 9 4
(A) (B) (C) (D)
8 8 31 9

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 30

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
147. Which state has announced to constitute two task forces for tribal Gorkhas?
(A) Karnataka (B) West Bengal (C) Assam (D) Bihar
gpd;tUk; khepyq;fspy; vJ $h;f;fh goq;FbapdUf;F ,uz;L mjpubg;gilfis mikj;Js;sJ?
(A) fh;ehlfk; (B) Nkw;F tq;fhsk; (C) mrhk; (D) gPfhh;

148. Match the following

(a) Brown revolution 1. Cotton
(b) Silver fibre revolution 2. Jute
(c) Golden fibre revolution 3. Potato
(d) Round revolution 4. Cocoa

codes
a b c d
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 4 2 1 3
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 4 1 2 3

nghUj;Jf
(a) gOg;G Gul;rp 1. gUj;jp
(b) nts;sp ,io Gul;rp 2. rzy;
(c) jq;f ,io Gul;rp 3. cUisf; fpoq;F
(d) cUz;il Gul;rp 4. nff;Nfh
codes
a b c d
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 4 2 1 3
(C) 2 1 4 3
(D) 4 1 2 3

149. Find out the wrong statements

1. Salinity will be higher where the rate of evaporation is high
2. Salinity decreases from tropical to polar region
3. The Average salinity of ocean water is 35 %
4. Sodium chloride provides more salinity
(A) 1only (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 4 (D) None
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; jtwhd thf;fpaj;ij fz;lwpf
1. Mtpahjy; tpfpjk; mjpfKs;s ,lj;jpy; cg;Gj;jd;ik kpFe;J fhzg;gLk;.
2. cg;Gj;jd;ik ntg;gkz;ly gFjpapypUe;J JUtgFjpf;F nry;Yk; NghJ Fiwe;Jf; fhzg;gLk;.
3. flypd; ruhrhp cg;Gj; jd;ik 35 rjtPjk;; MFk;.
4. Nrhbapk; FNshiuL mjpf cg;G jd;ikia nfhLf;Fk;.
(A) 1 kl;Lk; (B) 2 kw;Wk; 3 (C) 1 kw;Wk; 4 (D) VJTkpy;iy

150. Which one of the following places in India the first bird – sanctuary was set up?
(A) Vedanthangal (B) Kudremukh (C) Bannerghata (D) Keoladeo
gpd;tUtdtw;Ws; vJ Kjy; gwitfs; ruzhyakhf mikf;fg;gl;lJ?
(A) Ntle;jhq;fy; (B) Fjpiu %f; (C) gd;Ndh;fl;lh (D) NfsNlh

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 31

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
151. Match the following
Water falls States
(a) Thalaiyar falls 1. Tamil Nadu
(b) Kunchikal falls 2. Meghalaya
(c) Barelipani falls 3. Karnataka
(d) Elephant falls 4. Odisha
Codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 1 4 2 3
(D) 1 3 4 2

nghUj;Jf
ePh;tPo;r;rp khepyk;
(a) jiyahW ePht ; Por ; ;rp 1. jkpo;ehL
(b) Fd;r;rp ePht ; Por; ;rp 2. Nkfhyah
(c) gu`pghdpePh; tPor ; ;rp 3. fh;ehlfk;
(d) ahid ePht ; Por; ;rp 4. Xbrh

Codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 1 4 2 3
(D) 1 3 4 2

152. Arrange the following in descending order of Chief Election Commissioners of India?
1. Nasim Zaidi 2. Hari Shanker Brahma
3. V.S. Sampath 4. N. Gopalswami
(A) 4, 3, 2, 1 (B) 1, 2, 3, 4 (C) 2, 4, 3, 1 (D) 4, 2, 3, 1
gpd;tUk; ,e;jpa jiyik Njh;jy; Mizah;fis ,wq;F thpirg;gLj;Jf.
1. ep[hk; rha;j; 2. `hp rq;fh; gpuk;kh
3. V.S. rk;gj; 4. N. Nfhghy;rhkp
(A) 4, 3, 2, 1 (B) 1, 2, 3, 4 (C) 2, 4, 3, 1 (D) 4, 2, 3,1

153. Match the following

(a) Glacier 1. Hanging valley
(b) Wind 2. Sink holes
(c) Waves 3. Loess
(d) Karst 4. Cliff
codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 4 2
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 1 4 2 3

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 32

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
nghUj;Jf
(a) gdpf;fl;bahW 1. njhq;F gs;sj;jhf;F
(b) fhw;W 2. Gijf;Fop
(c) miyfs; 3. kQ;rs; epw tz;ly; kz;
(d) fh];l; 4. nrq;Fj;Jghiw
codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 4 2
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 1 4 2 3

154. A day is added when one crosses

(A) Equator from North pole to South pole
(B) Equator form South pole to North pole
(C) 180◦ longitude from West to East
(D) 180◦ longitude from East to West
vij flf;Fk; NghJ xU ehs; $LfpwJ
(A) JUtj;jpypUe;J G+kj;jpaNuifia fle;J njd; JUtj;ij milAk; NghJ
(B) njd; JUtj;jpypUe;J G+kj;jpa Nuifia fle;J tlJUtj;ij milAk; NghJ
(C) Nkw;fpypUe;J fpof;fhf 180◦ jPhf
; ;f Nuifia flf;Fk; NghJ
(D) fpof;fpypUe;J Nkw;fhf 180◦ jPhf
; ;f Nuifia flf;Fk; NghJ

155. Two-fifth of one-fourth of three-seventh of a number is 15. What is half of that number?
(A) 94 (B) 96 (C) 188 (D) None of these
xU vz;zpd; 2⁄5 d; 1⁄4 d; 3⁄7 d; kjpg;G 15 vdpy; me;j vz;zpy; ghjp vd;d?
(A) 94 (B) 96 (C) 188 (D) None of these

156. Match the following

(a) Satyamangalam 1. Conservation Reserve
(b) Agasthiyar Malai 2. Biosphere Reserve
(c) Vellode 3. Tiger Reserve
(d) Tiruppadai marathur 4. Bird Sanctuary

a b c d
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 3 4 2 1
nghUj;Jf
(a) rj;jpakq;fsk; 1. ghJfhf;fg;gl;l gFjp
(b) mfj;jpah; kiy 2. caph;f;Nfhs gFjp
(c) nts;NshL 3. Gypfs; ruzhyak;
(d) jpUg;gil kUJ}h; 4. gwitfs; ruzhyak;
a b c d
(A) 3 1 2 4
(B) 3 2 4 1
(C) 4 2 3 1
(D) 3 4 2 1

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 33

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
157. Which of tha above statements is / are not true?
1. Major soil type in India is Alluvial
2. Major soil type in TN – Red soil
3. Major zonal soil type of peninsular India is Red soil
(A) 1 & 3 (B) 3 only (C) 2 & 3 (D) None
Nkw;fz;ltw;wpy; vJ jtwhd thf;fpak;?
1. ,e;jpahtpd; Kf;fpa kz; tif - tz;ly; kz;
2. jkpo;ehl;bd; Kf;fpa kz; tif - nrk;kz;
3. jPgfw;g ,e;jpahtpd; Kf;fpa kz; tif nrk;kz; MFk;.
(A) 1 kw;Wk; 3 (B) 3 kl;Lk; (C) 2 kw;Wk; (D) vJTkpy;iy

158. Which of the following pair is not correct

Border line Countries
(A) Radcliff - India & Pakistan
(B) Durand - India & Afghanistan
(C) Mac Mohan - India & China
(D) Palk Strait - India & Srilanka
gpd;tUk; jtwhd xd;iwj; Njh;e;njLf
(A) nul;f;spg; - ,e;jpah kw;Wk; ghfp];jhd;
(B) ^uz;L - ,e;jpah kw;Wk; Mg;fhdp];jhd;
(C) Nkf;Nkhfd; - ,e;jpah kw;Wk; rPdh
(D) ghf;[yrhe;jp - ,e;jpah kw;Wk; ,yq;if

159. Choose the wrong one

(A) Tamil Nadu - Oyilattam (B) Telangana – Lambodi
(C) Andra Pradesh – Yakshangana (D) Kerala – Kathakali
jtwhd xd;iwf; fz;lwpf
(A) jkpo;ehL - xapyhl;lk; (B) njYq;fhd - yk;ghb
(C) Me;jpuk; - af;\fhdk; (D) Nfush - fjfsp

160. Which one is favour for onset of the south west monsoon
(A) EI nino
(B) Subtropical westerly jet stream
(C) Polar front jet
(D) Tropical easterly jet
njd;Nkw;F gUtf;fhw;W Jtq;f rhjfkhf miktJ vJ?
(A) vy;ePNdh
(B) Jiz ntg;g kz;ly Nkw;F fhw;Wfs;
(C) JUt tspKfq;fs;
(D) ntg;g kz;ly fpof;F fhw;Wfs;

161. Find out the wrong one

(A) Kamudhi – Thermal (B) Aralvaimozhi – wind
(C) Polar front jet – wind (D) Pykkara - Hydel
jtwhd xd;iwf; fz;lwpf
(A) fKjp -mdy; (B) Muy;tha;nkhop - fhw;W
(C) nea;Ntyp - ypf;idl; (D) igf;fhuh - ePh;

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 34

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
162. Find out the wrong pair
(A) Rail Wheel factory - Patiala
(B) Rail Coach factory - Kapurtala
(C) ICF - Chennai
(D) Diesel locomotive works - Varanasi
jtwhd xd;iwf; fz;lwpf
(A) uapy; rf;fu njhopw;rhiy - ghl;bahy
(B) uapy; ngl;b njhopw;rhiy - fGh;jhyh
(C) Irpvg; - nrd;id
(D) Bry; vd;[Pd; jahhpg;G - thuzhrp

𝑎+𝑏
163. If a2 + b2 = 117 and ab = 54, then find the value of
𝑎−𝑏
(A) 15 (B) 5 (C) 3 (D) 9
𝑎+𝑏
a2 + b2 = 117 kw;Wk; ab = 54 vdpy; d; kjpg;G fhz;f.
𝑎−𝑏
(A) 15 (B) 5 (C) 3 (D) 9

164. Arrange the planets in descending order in terms of Number of satellites

1. Uranus
2. Jupiter
3. Saturn
4. Mars
(A) 2,3,1,4 (B) 4,2,3,1 (C) 2,3,4,1 (D) 3,2,1,4
gpd;tUk; Nfhs;fis mtw;wpd; Jiz Nfhs;fspd; vz;zpf;ifia mbg;gilahff; nfhz;L
mjpfj;jpypUe;J FiwTf;F thpirg;gLj;jTk;
1. A+nud;];
2. tpahod;
3. rdp
4. nrt;tha;
(A) 2,3,1,4 (B) 4,2,3,1 (C) 2,3,4,1 (D) 3,2,1,4

165. Velocity of wind is governed by

(A) Pressure Gradient
(B) Ferrel’s law
(C) Rotation of Earth
(D) Temperature
fhw;wpd; jpirNtfk; vij nfhz;L ifahsg;gLfpwJ?
(A) mOj;j rhpT
(B) nguy; tpjp
(C) Gtp Row;rp
(D) ntg;g epiy

166. Which of the following states sharing border with Bhutan?

(1) Bihar (2) West Bengal (3) Assam (4) Nagaland
(A) 2 and 3 (B) 1,3 and 4 (C) 1,2 and 4 (D) all the above
gpd;tUk; khepyq;fspy; vit G+lhd; ehl;Lld; vy;iyia gfph;e;Jf; nfhs;fpwJ?
(1) gPfhh; (2) Nkw;F tq;fhsk; (3) mrhk; (4) ehfyhe;J
(A) 2 kw;Wk; 3 (B) 1,3 kw;Wk; 4 (C) 1,2 kw;Wk; 4 (D) midj;Jk;

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 35

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
167. Match the following and select the correct options from the codes given below.
Rivers Percentage In India
(a) Godavari 1. 4.3%
(b) Indus 2. 6.4%
(c) Narmada 3. 3.6%
(d) Mahanadi 4. 2.9%
codes
a b c d
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 3 4 2 1

nghUj;Jf:
MWfs; ,e;jpahtpy; rjtPjk;
(a) Nfhjthp 1. 4.3%
(b) rpe;J 2. 6.4%
(c) eh;kjh 3. 3.6%
(d) kfhejp 4. 2.9%

codes

a b c d
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 3 4 2 1

168. Which of the following discontinuity lies between the mantle and the core of the Earth.
(A) Moho (B) Gutenberg (C) Asthenosphere (D) Hamblin
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; ve;j ,ilntspahdJ Gtpapd; ftrj;jpw;Fk; kw;Wk; Gtpapd; ikaj;jpw;Fk;
,ilNa mike;Js;sJ
(A) NkhNfh (B) fl;ld;gh;f; (C)m];jpNdh];gpah; (D) `k;gypd;

169. Match the following

Tributary River
(a) Chambal 1. Ganga
(b) Gomti 2. Yamuna
(c) Tungabhadra 3. Krishna
(d) Penganga 4. Godavari
codes
a b c d
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 3 4 2 1

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 36

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
nghUj;J ; f
Jiz MW MWfs;
(a) rk;gy; 1. fq;fh
(b) Nfhkjp 2. aKdh
(c) Jq;fgj;uh 3. fpU\;zh
(d) ngd;fq;fh 4. Nfhjhthp
codes
a b c d
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 3 4 2 1

170. Match the following

Revoltution Production
(a) Black 1. Petroteum products
(b) Brown 2. Leather/cocoa production
(c) Grey 3. Fertilizer
(d) Yellow 4. Oil seeds production

codes
a b c d
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 3 1 4
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 3 2 1 4

nghUj;Jf:
Gul;rp cw;gj;jp
(a) fUg;G Gul;rp 1. ngl;Nuhypak; jahhpg;G
(b) gOg;G epw Gul;rp 2. Njhy; cw;gj;jp nghUs;
(c) rhk;gy; Gul;rp 3. cuk; jahhpg;G
(d) kQ;rs; Gul;rp 4. vz;nza; tpj;Jf;fs; jahhpg;G

codes
a b c d
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 2 3 1 4
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 3 2 1 4

171. Which of the following is not a major contributor to the green house effect?
(A) Carbon dioxide (B) Chlorofluoro carbons
(C) Carbon monoxide (D) Nitrous oxide
fPNo nfhLf;fgl;Ls;s thAf;fspy;> ve;j thA gRik ,y;y tpistpy; mjpfkhf gq;fspf;fhJ?
(A) fhh;gd;il Mf;i]L (B) FNshNuh GNshNuh fhh;gd;
(C) fhh;gd; Nkhdhf;i]L (D) iel;u]; Mf;i]L

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 37

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
172. Which of the following Ocean Currents located in Southern Hemisphere?
1. Bengula 2. Falkland 3.Peruvian 4. Kuroshio
(A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 3 and 4 only
gpd;tUtdtw;wpy; njd; miuNfhsj;jpy; ghAk; fly; ePNuhl;lq;fs; ahit?
1. ngq;Fyh 2. ghf;yhe;J 3. NgUtpad; 4. FNuh\pah
(A) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 3 (B) 1, 2 kw;Wk; 4 (C) 2, 3 kw;Wk; 4 (D) 3 kw;Wk; 4

173. Match the following

Source River
(a) Nasik 1. Krishna
(b) Mahabaleshwar 2. Narmada
(c) Amarkantak 3. Chambal
(d) Mhow 4. Godavari
codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 4 2
(B) 2 3 1 4
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 3 2 1 4

nghUj;Jf
Njhd;Wk; MWfs;
(a) ehrpf; 1. fpU\;zh
(b) kfhgyP];tuh; 2. eh;kjh
(c) mkh;fz;lhf; 3. rhk;gy;
(d) Nkht; 4. Nfhjhthp
codes
a b c d
(A) 1 3 4 2
(B) 2 3 1 4
(C) 4 1 2 3
(D) 3 2 1 4

174. Consider the following statments

Assertion (A) : The continental shelf are rich in plankton.
Reason (R) : Their shallowness enable sunlight to penetrate through the water.
(A) Both A & R are correct and R explain A.
(B) A & R both are correct but R does not explain A.
(C) A is correct, R is wrong.
(D) A is wrong and R is correct
fPof; ;fhZk; thf;fpaq;fis ftdj;jpy; nfhs;f.
$w;W (A) : fz;lj;jpl;Lf;fspy; mjpf kpjit caphpfs; fhzg;gLk;
fhuzk; (R) : mit ePhpd; Nkw;gug;gpy; ,Ug;gjhy; #hpa xsp mtw;iw CLUtp nry;y KbahJ
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;LNk rhp, NkYk; (R) vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fk;
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;LNk rhp, NkYk; (R) vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fky;y
(C) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 38

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
175. Match the following
Passes Range
(a) Zojila 1. Pirpanjal
(b) Bannihal 2. Zaskar
(c) Fotula 3. Great Himalagas
(d) Kardungla 4. Ladakh Range
codes
a b c d
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 4 3 2

nghUj;Jf.
fztha;fs; kiyj;njhlh;
(a) N[h[pyh 1. gph;gQ;rhy;
(b) ghdpyhy; 2. [h];fh;
(c) nghl;Lyh 3. nghpa ,kakiy
(d) fhh;e;Jq;yh 4. yhlf; kiyj;njhlh;

codes
a b c d
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 3 1 2 4
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 4 3 2

176. Which of the following standard Geological Eras is correct from the Beginning.
(A) Cenozoie, Mesozoic, Paleozoic, Pre cambrian
(B) Mesozoic, Cenozoie, Paleozoic, Pre cambrian
(C) Pre cambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoie
(D) Paleozoic, Pre Cambrian, Cenozoie, Mesozoic
gpd;tUk; epiyahd Gtpapay; rfhgj;jj;ij Jtf;fj;jpypUe;J thpirg;gLj;jTk;.
(A) nrNdhrhapf;, nkNrhrhapf;, ghypNahrhapf;, g;hpNfk;Nghpad;
(B) nkNrhrhapf;, nrNdhrhapf;, ghypNahrhapf;, g;hpNfk;Nghpad;
(C) g;hpNfk;Nghpad;, ghypNahrhapf;, nkNrhrhapf;, nrNdhrhapf;
(D) ghypNahrhapf;, g;hpNfk;Nghpad;, nrNdhrhapf;, nkNrhrhapf;

177. Arrange in descending order of 2011 literacy rate in India

(A) Tripura, Kerala, Mizoram, Goa
(B) Kerala, Tripura, Mizoram, Goa
(C) Kerala , Mizoram, Tripura, Goa
(D) Kerala, Mizoram, Goa, Tripura
,e;jpahtpd; 2011 fzf;nfLg;gpd; gb fy;tp tpfpjj;ij ,wq;Fthpirapy; ml;ltizg;gLj;Jf
(A) jphpGuh> Nfush> kpNrhuk;> Nfhth
(B) Nfush> jphpGuh> kpNrhuk;> Nfhth
(C) Nfush> kpNrhuk;> jphpGuh> Nfhth
(D) Nfush> kpNrhuk;> Nfhth> jphpGuh

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 39

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
178. Match the following
(a) Fohn 1. Sahara desert
(b) Chinook 2. Aps region
(c) Mistral 3. North America
(d) Sirocco 4. North Italy
codes
a b c d
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 4 3 2

nghUj;Jf.
(a) ghd; 1. rfhu ghiytdk;
(b) rpD}f; 2. Mg;]; gFjp
(c) kp];l;uy; 3. tl mnkhpf;f
(d) rpuhf;Nfh 4. tl ,j;jhyp

codes
a b c d
(A) 4 3 2 1
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 4 3 2

179. Acid rain contains

(A) Sulphuric acid
(B) Nitric acid
(C) Both A and B
(D) Sulphuric acid, Nitric acid and Hydrochloric acid
mkpy kioahy; fhzg;gLtJ
(A) fe;jf mkpyk;
(B) iel;hpf; mkpyk;
(C) A kw;Wk; B
(D) fe;jf mkpyk;> iel;hpf; mkpyk; kw;Wk; i`l;Nuh FNshhpf; mkpyk;

180. The objectives of Kyoto protocol was to reduce green house gas emission by
(A) An average of 10 percent below 1995 level by the year 2010
(B) An average of 8 percent below 1998 level by the year 2012
(C) An average of 20 percent below 1997 level by the year 2009
(D) An average of 5.2 percent below 1990 level by the year 2012
fpNahl;Nlh cld;gLf;ifapd; Nehf;fkhd gRik tPL thAf;fis Fiwg;gJ
(A) 1995 k; Mz;L ,Ue;jijtpl ruhrhpahf 10 rjtPjk; 2010 k; Mz;by; Fiwg;gJ
(B) 1998 k; Mz;L ,Ue;jij tpl ruhrhpahf 8 rjtPjk; 2012 k; Mz;by; Fiwg;gJ.
(C) 1997k; Mz;L ,Ue;jij tpl ruhrhpahf 20 rjtPjk; 2009 Mz;by; Fiwg;gJ
(D) 1990 k; Mz;L ,Ue;jij tpl ruhrhpahf 5.2 rjtPjk; 2012 Mz;by; Fiwg;gJ

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 40

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
181. Match List I and List II
List I List II
(Crop) (Leading Producer)
(a) Coffee 1. Gujarat
(b) Jute 2. Uttar Pradesh
(c) Wheat 3. Karnataka
(d) Cotton 4. West Bengal
Codes
a b c d
(A) 4 2 1 3
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 4 3 2
nghUj;Jf tif I kw;Wk; tif II bid
tif I tif II
(gaph;) (Kd;dzp cw;gj;jpahsh;)
(a) fhg;gp 1. F[uhj;
(b) rzy; 2. cj;jpugpuNjrk;
(c) NfhJik 3. fh;ehlfk;
(d) gUj;jp 4. Nkw;F tq;fhsk;
Codes
a b c d
(A) 4 2 1 3
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 2 3 1 4
(D) 1 4 3 2

182. Which is the National Sancturary / Park that houses Hangul a critically endangered species?
(A) Gir
(B) Indira Gandhi Wild life Sanctuary
(C) Dachigam National Park
(D) Namadabha wild life Sanctuary
tpkh;rd mgha caphpdkhd ‘mq;Fy;” ve;j Njrpag;G+q;fh / ruzhyaj;jpy; cs;sJ?
(A) fph;
(B) ,e;jpuhfhe;jp tdtpyq;F ruzhyak;
(C) lf;rpfk; Njrpa G+q;fh
(D) ek;jhgh tdtpyq;F ruzyhak;

183. World’s leading producer of coffee is

(A) India (B) Brazil (C) Columbia (D) China
cyfpy; fhg;gp cw;gj;jpapy; Kjy; ,lk; tfpf;Fk; ehL
(A) ,e;jpah (B) gpNurpy; (C) nfhyk;gpah (D) rPdh

184. 5+11+7+17+………………+ 95 = ? find sum of series

(A) 756 (B) 780 (C) 800 (D) 826
5+11+7+17+………………+ 95 = ? $Ljy; fhz;f
(A) 756 (B) 780 (C) 800 (D) 826

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 41

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
185. Match the following mineral resources with their reserve places
List I List II
(a) Coal 1. Jaduguda
(b) Uranium 2. Panna
(c) Iron ore 3. Bokaro
(d) Diamond 4. Noamundi
codes
a b c d
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 4 3 2 1

gpd;tUk; jhJ tsq;fis mtw;wpd; ,Ug;G ,lq;fNshL nghUj;Jf

gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(a) epyf;fhp 1. ILFlh
(b) ANudpak; 2. gz;zh
(c) ,Uk;Gj;jhJ 3. nghfhNuh
(d) ituk; 4. ehKd;b
codes
a b c d
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 4 3 2 1

186. Which one of the following group of states, which includes catchment area of cauvery river basin
is correct ?
(A) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Pondicherry and Andhra Pradesh
(B) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
(C) Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharastra and Kerala
(D) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Pondicherry
gpd;tUk; khepyq;fspy; vit fhtphp Mw;Wg;gLf;ifapy; ePhg ; ;gpLg;G gFjpfis nfhz;Ls;sd
(A) jkpo;ehL> Nfusk;> GJr;Nrhp kw;Wk; Me;jpu gpuNjrk;
(B) jkpo;ehL> Nfusk;> njYq;fhdh kw;Wk; GJr;Nrhp
(C) jkpo;ehL> Me;jpu gpuNjrk;> kfuh\;buk; kw;Wk; Nfusk;
(D) jkpo;ehL> Nfusk;> fh;ehlfk; kw;Wk; GJr;Nrhp

187. One of the states with the highest percentage of the total area under the forest is
(A) Karnataka (B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Arunachal Pradesh
ve;j khepyj;jpy; nkhj;j epyg;gug;gpy; mjpf msT fhLfs; fhzg;gLfpd;wd
(A) fh;ehlfh (B) kj;jpag;gpuNjrk;
(C) Me;jpug; gpuNjrk; (D) mUzhr;ryg; gpuNjrk;

188. Which country is leading in production of rubber?

(A) India (B)Indonesia (C) Thailand (D) Malaysia
ve;j ehL ,ug;gh; cw;gj;jpapy; Kjyplk; ngw;Ws;sJ?
(A) ,e;jpah (B),e;NjhNdrpah (C) jha;yhe;J (D) kNyrpah

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 42

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
189. Consider the following statements:-
Assertion (A) : The eastern coast of India is affected by tropical cyclones more than the western
coast
Reason (R) : Tropical cyclone originates only in the Bay of Bengal
(A) Both (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(B) Both (A) and (R) are individually true but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false.
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
fPof
; ;fhZk; thf;fpaq;fis ftdj;jpy; nfhs;f.
$w;W (A) : ,e;jpahtpd; Nkw;F flw;fiuia tpl> fpof;F flw;fiug; gFjpfs; ntg;g kz;ly
#whtspfshy; mjpfkhf ghjpf;fg;gLk;
fhuzk; (R) : ntg;gkz;lyr; #whtspfs; tq;fhs tphpFlhtpy; kl;LNk cUthFk;.
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;LNk rhp, NkYk; (R) vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fk;
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;LNk rhp, NkYk; (R) vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fky;y
(C) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp

190. Identify the first female Formula One racing driver who passed away in January 2016 in
Italy.
(A) Lella Lombardi (B) Maria Teresa de Filippis
(C) Desiré Wilson (D) Divina Galica
gpd;tUgth;fspy; [dthp 2016y; ,j;jhypapy; ,we;j Kjy; ngz; ghh;Kyh xd; Nghl;bahsh; ahh;?
(A) nyy;yh yk;ghh;b (B) khpah njNurh b gpypgp];
(C) brah; tpy;rd; (D) nltpdh fypf

191. Which of the following fractions is the smallest?

13 15 17 7
(A) (B) (C) (D)
16 19 21 8
fPof
; z;ltw;Ws; ve;j kpfr;rpwpa gpd;dk;?
13 15 17 7
(A) (B) (C) (D)
16 19 21 8

192. Groundnut crop is the monopoly of

(A) Indonesia (B) Bangladesh (C) Pakistan (D) India
epyf;fliy cw;gj;jpapy; gpuj;jpNaf chpik ngw;w ehL vJ?
(A) ,e;NjhNdrpah (B) gq;fshNj\; (C) ghfp];jhd; (D) ,e;jpah

193. Mannerhein Line is related to

(A) Russia – Finland border (B) Germany – Finland border
(C) Poland – Sweden border (D) None of these
nkdhpd; NfhL vjDld; njhlh;GilaJ?
(A) u\;ah - gpd;yhe;J vy;iy (B) n[h;kdp - gpd;yhe;J vy;iy
(C) Nghyhe;J - ];tPld; vy;iy (D) vJTkpy;iy

194. Which country/currency/capital combination is wrong?

(A) Iran/Rial/Teheran
(B) Bulgaria/Lev/Sofia
(C) Korea/Won/Seoul
(D) Mongolia/Kip/Ulan Bator

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 43

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
ve;j ehl;bd; / ehzak;/ jiyefuk; rhpahf nghUe;jtpy;iy?
(A) <uhd; / hpahy;/ nj`;uhd;
(B) gy;Nfhpah/ nyt;/ Nrhgpah
(C) nfshpah/ Nthd;/ rpNahy;
(D) kq;Nfhypah/ cyd; Ngl;lh;

195. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer
List I List II
(Location of Iron and Steel Plants) (Countries/Companies associated with)
(a) Bhilai 1. Indian Iron and Steel Co.
(b) Rourkela 2. Russia
(c) Durgapur 3. Germany
(d) Burnpur 4. Great Britain

codes

a b c d
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 4 3 2 1

nghUj;Jf
gl;bay; (,Uk;G kw;Wk; vF cw;gj;jp Miy I) (ehLfs; / epWtdq;fs; II)
(a) gpyha; 1. ,e;jpad; ,Uk;G kw;Wk; vF fofk;
(b) &h;Nfyh 2. u\;ah
(c) Jh;fg;G+h; 3. n[h;kdp
(d) ghh;d;G+h; 4. ,q;fpyhe;J

codes
a b c d
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 4 3 2 1

196. The approximate diameter of the earth is

(A) 4,200km (B) 6,400km (C) 12,800km (D) 15,600km
G+kpapd; Njhuhakhd Rw;wsT vd;d?
(A) 4,200km (B) 6,400km (C) 12,800km (D) 15,600km

197. Which part of the earth’s surface receive the highest amount of insolation ?
(A) Tropical deserts (B) Equatorial region
(C) Savanna region (D) Sub tropical high pressure belt
Gtpapd; Nkw;gug;gpd; vg;gFjp mjpf #hpa xspiag; ngWfpwJ?
(A) ntg;g kz;ly ghidtdk; (B) G+kj;jpa gFjp
(C) rthd gFjp (D) Jiz ntg;g kz;ly cah; mOj;j gFjp

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 44

 GROUP I PRELIMS
GEOGRAPHY TEST -1
198. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
List I List II
(a) Angola 1. Cacao
(b) Ghana 2. Citrus
(c) Tunisia 3. Olive
(d) Lebanon 4. Coffee
codes
a b c d
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 4 3 2 1

nghUj;Jf
gl;bay; I gl;bay; II
(a) mq;Nfyh 1. nff;Nfh
(b) fhzh 2. rpl;u];
(c) jz;rhdpah 3. Mypq;
(d) nygdhd; 4. fhgp
codes
a b c d
(A) 3 4 1 2
(B) 2 3 4 1
(C) 4 1 3 2
(D) 4 3 2 1

1 1 1 1
199. Find the value of 1 - 3 1 - 4 1 - 5 ...... 1 - 100 .
1 2 99 1
(A) (B) (C) (D)
50 100 100 100
1 1 1 1
1- 1- 1- ...... 1 - kjpg;G fhz;f.
3 4 5 100

1 2 99 1
(A) (B) (C) (D)
50 100 100 100

200. Consider the following statments

Assertion (A) S waves cannot pass through core.
Reason (R) S waves are transverse waves.
(A) Both A & R are correct and R explain A.
(B) A & R both are correct but R does not explain A.
(C) A is correct, R is wrong.
(D) A is wrong and R is correct
fPof; ;fhZk; thf;fpaq;fis ftdj;jpy; nfhs;f.
$w;W (A) : S mjph;tiyfs; Gtp fUtj;ij flf;fhJ
fhuzk; (R) : S mjph;tiyfs; midj;Jk; FWf;fiyfs;
(A) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;LNk rhp, NkYk; (R) vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fk;
(B) (A) kw;Wk; (R) ,uz;LNk rhp, NkYk; (R) vd;gJ (A) tpw;F rhpahd tpsf;fky;y
(C) (A) rhp Mdhy; (R) jtW
(D) (A) jtW Mdhy; (R) rhp

www.vetriias.com Mobile No. 9840097666, 9600124042 Page 45

Rough sheet