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India is moving northwards at about 5 cm per year. If this movement continues at the same rate, approximately how far will India move in 200 years?

(A) 5 m
(B) 10 m
(C) 15 m
(D) 20 m

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Distance = 5 cm × 200 = 1000 cm = 10 m.

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Question (2)

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A glacier melts during summer and feeds a river that irrigates crops in the plains. Which geographical feature is directly responsible for this process?

(A) Thar Desert
(B) Himalayas
(C) Western Coast
(D) Aravalli Hills

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Snow and glaciers of the Himalayas melt in summer and supply water to rivers like the Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra.

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A farmer has fields in two regions. One receives fertile alluvial soil every year due to river deposits, while the other has rocky land rich in minerals. Where are these fields most likely located?

(A) Gangetic Plains and Peninsular Plateau
(B) Thar Desert and Western Coast
(C) Himalayas and Islands
(D) Aravallis and Sundarbans

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The Gangetic Plains are fertile because of alluvial deposits, whereas the Peninsular Plateau is rich in mineral resources.

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Question (4)

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A mountain peak rises by about 5 mm every year. Approximately how much will its height increase in 1000 years?

(A) 50 cm
(B) 2.5 m
(C) 5 m
(D) 50 m

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

5 mm × 1000 = 5000 mm = 5 m.

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Question (5)

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Which of the following geographical features acts as a natural barrier preventing the expansion of the Thar Desert towards eastern India?

(A) Western Ghats
(B) Eastern Ghats
(C) Aravalli Hills
(D) Vindhya Range

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Aravalli Hills help check the eastward spread of the Thar Desert.

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Four students made the following statements: A. Western Ghats are generally higher than the Eastern Ghats. B. Most east-flowing plateau rivers drain into the Bay of Bengal. C. Narmada and Tapti flow into the Arabian Sea. D. All rivers of the Peninsular Plateau flow eastward. Which statement is incorrect?

(A) A
(B) B
(C) C
(D) D

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Narmada and Tapti are important west-flowing rivers. Therefore, not all Peninsular rivers flow eastward.

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Question (7)

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A traveller drives from Mount Abu towards Jaisalmer. Which major geographical change is most likely to be observed?

(A) Dense forests changing into mangrove swamps
(B) Snow-covered mountains changing into plateaus
(C) Hills changing into desert landscape with sand dunes
(D) Delta changing into coral islands

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Mount Abu lies in the Aravallis, while Jaisalmer is located in the Thar Desert.

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Question (8)

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If the average daytime temperature in Ladakh during winter is –30°C and the afternoon temperature becomes 12°C, by how many degrees has the temperature increased?

(A) 30°C
(B) 36°C
(C) 42°C
(D) 48°C

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Increase = 12 − (−30) = 42°C.

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Question (9)

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Which combination correctly matches the geographical feature with its characteristic?

(A) Gangetic Plains — Rich in coral reefs
(B) Lakshadweep — Coral islands in the Arabian Sea
(C) Thar Desert — Heavy rainfall throughout the year
(D) Sundarbans — Active volcanoes

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Lakshadweep consists of coral islands located in the Arabian Sea.

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Question (10)

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A hydroelectric project requires a river with a steep gradient and fast flow. Which location would be the most suitable?

(A) Flat Gangetic Plains
(B) Western Ghats with waterfalls
(C) Sand dunes of the Thar Desert
(D) Sundarbans Delta

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Steep slopes and waterfalls in the Western Ghats provide ideal conditions for generating hydroelectric power.

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Question (1)

India is moving northwards at about 5 cm per year. If this movement continues at the same rate, approximately how far will India move in 200 years?

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Question (2)

A glacier melts during summer and feeds a river that irrigates crops in the plains. Which geographical feature is directly responsible for this process?

Explanation:

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Question (3)

A farmer has fields in two regions. One receives fertile alluvial soil every year due to river deposits, while the other has rocky land rich in minerals. Where are these fields most likely located?

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Question (4)

A mountain peak rises by about 5 mm every year. Approximately how much will its height increase in 1000 years?

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Question (5)

Which of the following geographical features acts as a natural barrier preventing the expansion of the Thar Desert towards eastern India?

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Question (7)

A traveller drives from Mount Abu towards Jaisalmer. Which major geographical change is most likely to be observed?

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Question (8)

If the average daytime temperature in Ladakh during winter is –30°C and the afternoon temperature becomes 12°C, by how many degrees has the temperature increased?

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Question (9)

Which combination correctly matches the geographical feature with its characteristic?

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Question (10)

A hydroelectric project requires a river with a steep gradient and fast flow. Which location would be the most suitable?

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