Examine the statements and choose the correct alternative.

Statement I: The Mediterranean climate is highly suitable for fruit production

Statement II: Cool and moist winters in Mediterranean regions enable ample production of fruits

• Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I

• Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I

• Statement I is true but Statement II is false

• Statement I is false but statement II is true

Examine the statements and choose the correct alternative.

Statement I: In the northern hemisphere the ocean currents flowing from the equator towards the north pole and from the pole towards the equator are deflected to their right

Statement II: This happens due to the rotation of the Earth on the axis from west to east

• Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I

• Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I

• Statement I is true but Statement II is false

• Statement I is false but statement II is true

Consider the following statements about comets:

1. Most comets have elongated elliptical orbits that take them close to the Sun for a part of their orbit, and then out into the further reaches of the Solar System for the remainder
2. If a comet is travelling fast enough, it may leave the Solar System

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. In comparison to the Jupiter, planet Earth displays eclipses more frequently
2. On Mars only partial solar eclipses are possible

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Arrange the following Military Training Institutes in India in terms of their geographical location from North to South:

1. Indian Military Academy
2. Officers' TrainingAcademy
3. National Defence Academy
4. National Defence College
5. College of Defence Management

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1,3,5,4,2

• 1,4,3,5,2

• 4,5,3,2,1

• 3,4,1,2,5

Which among the following statements characterized El Nino?

1. It occurs at irregular intervals
2. It carries warmer water
3. It carries less saline water
4. Its atmospheric equivalent is the southern oscillation

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 3 and 4 only

• 1,2,3 and 4

Consider the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

1. It enjoys an equatorial climate
2. This is the only place in India where a volcano is located
3. This is the only place in India where the coral bed is found

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

• 1, 2 and 3

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 only

Which of the following has/have been declared as national waterways in India?

1. The Allahabad-Haldia stretch of river Ganga
2. The Sadiya-Dhubri stretch of river Brahmaputra
3. The Cherla-Rajamundry stretch of river Godavari

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 and 3 only

• 1 only

• 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements:

1. In a cyclone, the direction of wind flow is counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere
2. The tropical cyclone fades away when it reaches land because there is no large supply of warm moist air

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• 1 only

• 2 only

• Both 1 and 2

• Neither 1 nor 2

Which among the following statements about the North Atlantic Drift is/are correct?

1. It keeps the west coast of Northern Europe ice-free
2. It is responsible for the warm air mass which interacts with the cold air mass from the Polar region and causes rainfall in Western Europe
3. It meets the Labrador current near Vancouver Island and causes dense fog

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• 1,2 and 3

• 1 and 2 only

• 2 only

• 1 and 3 only