1. Which of the following is not an indirect source for studying Earth’s interior?

1. Gravitation
2. Seismic Activity
3. Volcanic Eruptions
4. All of the above

2. Consider the following statements about the Peninsular Plateau of India:

1. It is one of the oldest and the most stable landmass of India.
2. The plateau slopes downwards from west to east.
3. Its extension can be found in Assam and Meghalaya.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

3. Considering the differences between Tropical Cyclones and Temperate, which of the following statements is incorrect?

1. The Tropical Cyclones move from west to east but, Temperate Cyclones move from east to west.
2. The Temperate Cyclones affect large area compared to Tropical cyclone.
3. The Temperate Cyclones can originate over the land and sea but Tropical Cyclones can originate only over the seas.
4. The Temperate Cyclones have a clear frontal system whereas the Tropical Cyclones do not have the frontal system.

4. Consider the following statements regarding Drainage Patterns:

1. When the rivers originate from a hill and flow in all directions, the drainage pattern is known as ‘centripetal’.
2. The drainage pattern resembling the branches of a tree is known as “dendritic”.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

5. Which of the following is/are the tributaries of Kaveri River?

1. Kabini
2. Bhavini
3. Amravati
4. Indravati

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 2 and 4 only
3. 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2 and 3 only

6. Radio waves transmitted from the Earth’s surface are reflected back by which layer of atmosphere?

1. Troposphere
2. Stratosphere
3. Ionosphere
4. Mesosphere

7. Which of the following states get rainfall from northeast monsoon?

1. Tamil Nadu
2. Maharashtra
3. Delhi
4. Madhya Pradesh

8. With reference to the El-Nino, consider the following statements:

1. It involves both atmospheric and oceanic phenomena.
2. It brings warm currents in the Eastern Pacific and affects weather in India.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

9. The main reason that the Earth experiences the highest temperature in the subtropics in the northern hemisphere rather than at the Equator is:

1. Subtropical areas tend to have less cloud cover than equatorial areas.
2. Subtropical areas have longer day hours in the summer than the equatorial.
3. Subtropical areas have an enhanced “greenhouse effect” compared to equatorial areas.
4. Subtropical areas are nearer to the oceanic areas than the equatorial locations.

10. Consider the following statements regarding the Inversion of Temperature:

1. A long winter night with clear skies and still air is ideal situation for inversion.
2. Over polar areas, a temperature inversion is normal throughout the year.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2