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221.

The diagram given below shows the schematic relations of temperature and precipitation of tropical climatic type over land:

Arrange the climatic types in the correct sequence from left to right:

  1. Monsoon topics
  2. Wet and dry tropics
  3. Arid and semiarid
  4. Rainy tropics

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  • 1-4-2-3

  • 4-3-2-1

  • 2-1-3-4

  • 3-2-1-4


222.

Which of the following statements relating to tsunami is/are correct?

As the tsunamis leave the deep water of the open sea and travel towards shallow water

  1. the speed is reduced considerably
  2. they attain enormous height
  3. they appear as a gentle rise and fall of the sea

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  • 1 and 2 only

  • 2 and 3 only

  • 1 only

  • 1, 2 and 3


223.

Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer.

Statement I : The process of decay and disintegration of rocks in situ is called weathering.

Statement II: Weathering takes place both mechanically and chemically

  • 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.


224.

Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer.

Statement I : Doldrums is a calm belt between 5° N and 5° S of the equator.

Statement II : The sun rays strike almost vertically over the equator throughout the year.

  • 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.


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225.

Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer.

Statement I : In the 19th century, India was the largest British colony.

Statement II : India became a big market for British manufactured goods and a field of investment for foreign capital in the 19th century.

  • 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.


226.

Which of the following are the results of El Nino?

  1. Reduction in the amount of planktons which further reduces the number of fish in the sea.
  2. Irregularities in the evaporation of sea water.
  3. Distortion of equatorial atmospheric circulation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • 1 and 2 only

  • 2 and 3 only

  • 1 and 3 only

  • 1,2 and 3


227.

'Esker' is a geomorphic feature developed by

  • mechanical weathering

  • river action

  • glaciofluvial deposits

  • aeolian deposits


228.

It is known that the atmosphere is divided into some layers. In which one among the following layers, is the percentage composition of Helium gas maximum?

  • Troposphere

  • Stratosphere

  • Exosphere

  • Ionosphere


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229.

It is known that the atmosphere is divided into some layers. In which one among the following layers, is the percentage composition of Helium gas maximum? The rigid lithospheric slabs are known as 'Plates'. What would be the result, if the oceanic plate collides with the continental plate?

  1. Oceanic plate is forced below the continental plate.
  2. Continental plate is forced below the oceanic plate.
  3. Continental and oceanic plates never collide.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • 1 only

  • 2 only

  • 1 and 2 only

  • 1, 2 and 3


A.

1 only


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230.

Consider the following layers of the atmosphere:

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

Which one among the following is the correct sequence of the layers with increasing altitude from the Earth's surface?

  • 1-2-3-4

  • 2-1-3-4

  • 3-2-1-4

  • 4-2-3-1


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