Friday, 26 September 2014

TEST 3

Try the following MCQs :

Q1. Consider the following statements :

                 1. The Coriolis force deflects the winds towards 
                      their right in southern hemisphere. 
                 2.  The Coriolis force is maximum at the equator
                      and decreases progressively towards the poles.

        Which of  the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q2. In which of the following region(s) is/are the monsoon 
       winds prevalent ?
           
                        1. Northern Australia
                        2. Japan
                        3. China

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes
       given below:    

                     (A) 1 only

                     (B) 2 and 3 only

                     (C) 1 and 2 only

                     (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Which of the following pairs is/are not correctly matched ?

                      Local Wind                            Region

                        1. Foehn                        Alps Mountain Ranges 

                        2. Chinook                    Rockies Mountain Range

                        3. Mistral                      Atlas Mountain Range

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes
       given below :

                    (A) 1 only

                    (B) 2 and 3 only

                    (C) 3 only

                    (D) 1 and 3 only

Q4. Which of the following is/are critically  endangered wildlife 
        species in India ?

                     1. Vultures
                     2. Nilgiri Tahr
                     3. Asian Wild Buffalo
        
       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

                    (A) 1 and 2 only

                    (B) 2 and 3 only

                    (C) 1 and 3 only

                    (D) 1, 2  and 3 

Q5. Genome sequencing has regularly been in news. What is/are the 
        potential benefit(s) of this technology ?

                1. Reveal propensity of a disease lacking
                    effective treatment.
                2. Potential to develop new therapies.
                3. Choice between prescription drugs.

        Choose the correct alternative using the code given below :

                   (A) 1 and 2 only

                   (B) 2 and 3 only

                   (C) 1 and 3 only

                   (D) 1, 2  and 3 

Q6. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?

                  1. Ratha Temples,                   :          Rock-cut Temple
                      Mahabalipuram 

                  2. Hoysaleshwara Temple,   :          Dravida Architecture
                       Halebidu                    

                  3. Sun Temple, Konark          :          Nagara Architecture
    
       Choose the correct alternative using the codes
       given below :

                    (A) 1 only

                    (B) 1 and 2 only

                    (C) 2 and 3 only

                    (D) 1, 2 and 3 

Q7. Which of the following is/are important centres of  traditional paintings ?

                    1. Sri-Kalahasti
                    2. Bhilwara
                    3. Ganjam

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes
        given below :

                    (A) 1 only

                    (B) 1 and 2 only

                    (C) 2 and 3 only

                    (D) 1, 2 and 3 

Q8. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?

                         Decorative Art                  Region

                          1. Mandana                   Madhya Pradesh
                          2. Alpana                        West Bengal
                          3. Aipam                         Tamil Nadu
                          4. Kollam                        Kerala

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes
       given below :

                    (A) 1 and 2 only

                    (B) 2 and 4 only

                    (C) 3 and 4 only

                    (D) 1 and 3 only

Q9. Consider the following statements :
          
              1. Sufi saints were reclusive and turned to meditation 
                  to achieve religious satisfaction.
              2. They preferred formal worship and interpreted religion
                   as 'love of God'.
         
          Which of the above statements is/are correct ? 
           
                     (A) 1 only
     
                     (B) 2 only

                     (C) Both 1 and 2

                     (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q10. Accelerated melting of ice-sheets has become a global concern.
          Which of the following is/are the likely fallout of melting of 
          ice-sheets ?

                      1. Increase in sea-levels.
                      2. Increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere
                      3. Increase in rate of ocean acidification. 

          Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

                     (A) 1 and 2 only
     
                     (B) 1 only

                     (C) 2 and 3 only

                     (D) 1, 2 and 3


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