TEST 4

Try the following MCQs:

Q1. Which of the following is/are the important causative factors
       of ocean currents ?

                  1. Density differences of sea water
                  2. Earth's Revolution
                  3. Prevailing Winds
                  4. Temperature differences of sea water

         Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 1, 2 and 4 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1, 3 and 4 only

                  (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Constitutional provision(s) to protect and safeguard the forests and
       wildlife are found under :

                  (A) Directive Principles of State Policy

                  (B) Fundamental Duties

                  (C) Directive Principles of State Policy
                        and Fundamental Duties

                  (D) Directive Principles of State Policy,
                        Fundamental Duties and Sixth Schedule

Q3. Which of the following factors may influence the climate of a region ?

                  1. Ocean currents
                  2. Distance from the sea
                  3. Atmospheric Circulations

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 2 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which of the following is/are the main reason(s) for the seasonal changes
       in weather ?

                  1. Rotation of the earth
                  2. Angle of sun ray's reaching the earth
                  3. Revolution of the earth

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 2 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Which of the following may be released in the soil due to decomposition
       of the dead plants and animals ?

                  1. Carbon dioxide
                  2. Nitrogen compounds
                  3. Phosphates
                  4. Water

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 1, 2 and 3 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6. Which of the following biomes has the following characteristics ?

                  1. Ground flora includes lichen, mosses and sedges
                  2. A short growing season during summer
                  3. The typical animals include patarmigan, reindeer and lemmings.

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) Taiga

                  (B) Tundra

                  (C) Savanna

                  (D) Temperate Deciduous

Q7. Consider the following statements :
     
                  1. Heliborne Surveys are being undertaken by Central
                      Ground Water Board to identify the areas where
                      ground water has been critically polluted.

                  2. The project is funded by the Asian Development Bank.

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 1 only

                  (B) 2 only

                  (C) Both 1 and 2

                  (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q8. Which of the following is/are the major contaminants of groundwater in India ?

                      1. Nitrates
                      2. Iron
                      3. Arsenic
                      4. Fluoride

      Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 3 and 4 only

                  (B) 1 and 2 only

                  (C) 1, 3 and 4 only

                  (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q9. Which of the following is/are correctly matched ?

                      1. Kaziranga National Park         :  Dhansiri River
                      2. Koringa Wildlife Sanctuary    :  Mahanadi River
                      3. Jaldapara National Park          :  Teesta River

         Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 3 only

                  (B) 1 and 2 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) None of these

Q10. Which of the following is/are the application of laser technology ?

                       1. Checking price-codes at supermarkets
                       2. Production of compact discs
                       3. Guiding the missiles

         Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 2 and 3 only

                  (B) 1 and 2 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2 and 3


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