GPSC: 5. Geography

Consider the following statements: 1. Earth is a planet and receives all its light and heat from the Sun. 2. Earth is the fourth planet from the Sun and the third largest planet in size. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

Consider the following statements about the Southern Solstice: 1. The South Pole is tilted towards the Sun. 2. The Sun's rays fall directly on the Tropic of Capricorn. 3. The Southern Hemisphere has seasons with short days and long nights. Which of the above statements are correct?

Choose the correct option from the following regarding the reasons for the change in seasons.

Consider the following statements: 1. The uppermost layer of the Earth is called the crust and it is the thinnest layer. 2. The thickness of the oceanic crust is greater than the continental crust. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The mountains which have everlasting rivers of ice are called glaciers. 2. The chain of mountains arranged in the line is called a range. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Identify the waterfall of plateau regions from the waterfalls given below.

Consider the following statements: 1. Nitrogen gas present in the atmosphere helps in the growth of all types of living organisms. 2. Carbon dioxide gas helps in the growth of trees and plants. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

The Earth's atmosphere is divided into five different layers. In which of the following layers does the temperature increase with the increase in altitude? 1. Crustacean 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Ionosphere Choose the correct option from the following.

Which of the following evidence is presented in the favour of the fact that climate change has been occurring since the beginning of the Earth's origin? 1. Deposition of sediments in glacial lakes 2. Rings found in tree trunks 3. Depositional landforms found in deserts Choose the correct option from the following.

Consider the following statements: 1. At perihelion, the Earth receives more insolation than at aphelion. 2. The difference in insolation during aphelion and perihelion has a comprehensive effect on the Earth’s daily weather. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Tropical cyclones do not form near the equator. The main reason for this is 1. Coriolis force is zero. 2. The value of gravity is the lowest. 3. The winds flow at right angle to the Isobar. Select the correct option from the following.

Which of the following local winds blow during the day time? 1. Land waves 2. Sea waves 3. Valley waves 4. Katabatic winds Choose the correct option from the following.

Consider the following statements: 1. The boundary between two different types of air masses is called a front. 2. Front are formed only in the middle latitudes. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about tropical cyclones: 1. These cyclones originate only in the sea. 2. These cyclones are more destructive than the temperate cyclone. 3. These cyclones move from east to west. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Köppen's group 'A' type of climate: 1. This type of climate is found between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. 2. The climate here remains hot and humid. 3. The annual temperature difference is very high here. Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

Through which of the following processes is there continuous exchange of water between the atmosphere, oceans and continents? 1. Evaporation 2. Transpiration 3. Condensation 4. Humidity Choose the correct option from the following.

Consider the following statements: 1. The temperature at which water starts to evaporate is called the latent heat of vaporization. 2. The capacity to absorb water decreases with increase in air temperature. 3. The higher the wind speed, the more intense will be the evaporation. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

Consider the statements given below regarding the distribution of rainfall in the world: 1. There is more rainfall over the oceans than the land areas. 2. There is heavy rainfall on the east coast between 25° and 40° North and South latitudes of the equator. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Which of the following factors affect the salinity of ocean water? 1. Evaporation and precipitation 2. Rivers 3. Mangrove vegetation 4. Ocean currents Choose the correct option from the following.

Consider the following statements: 1. Mobility in ocean water occurs only due to the effect of external forces. 2. There are both horizontal and vertical movements in ocean water. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Which states of India are surrounded by international border on three sides? 1. Manipur 2. Assam 3. Sikkim 4. Tripura Select the correct option from the following.

Consider the following statements about the Tapi River: 1. The Tapi river flows south of the Satpura mountain range. 2. The Tapi river is the only river in the Indian peninsula that flows from east to west. 3. The Ajanta and Satmala mountains are situated to the north of the Tapi river. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Himalayan mountain range extends from the Satluj river to the Brahmaputra river in a west-east direction. 2. The width of the Himalayan mountain range decreases from west to east. 3. The height of the western part to the Himalayan mountain range shows greater diversity than those in the eastern part. Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statement(s) about the Ganges river system: 1. The river Ganga leaves the mountainous region and enters the plains near Haridwar. 2. After originating from the Yamunotri Glacier, the Yamuna river flows parallel to the right bank of the Ganga. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Western disturbance: 1. Western disturbances originate in the Caspian Sea. 2. They enter India through the Western jet stream. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

In which states of India are Tropical evergreen forests found? 1. On the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats 2. In the Andaman and Nicobar islands 3. On the Aravalli mountain range 4. On the hills of the north-eastern region Select the correct option from the following.

Consider the following statements about red soil: 1. Red soil develops in areas where crystalline igneous rocks are found. 2. Red soil appears yellow when hydrated. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

The peninsular section of India is mainly composed of which rocks? 1. Granite 2. Basalt 3. Gneiss 4. Sandstone Select the correct option from the following.

Consider the following statements: 1. India is rich in iron ore containing high-grade iron content. 2. Hematite is the most important industrial iron ore and is used in maximum quantities. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Which type of aircraft benefits the most from flying in a jet stream?

Which of the following statement(s) is / are true? (i) Bowen Ratio is defined as the ratio of sensible heat flux to latent heat flux (ii) High Bowen Ratio (>1) indicates moist surfaces (e.g., water bodies or vegetated areas)