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TGPSC MPSO / ASO Geography of India questions with answers

10 questions from TGPSC ASO Paper I Mock 1 with answers. Try each one, then tap Show answer.

7.1.1Physical geography basicsNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q1 Paper I Mock 1, Q47

    Of the 57 oceanic deeps explored so far, according to NCERT, how many are in the Indian Ocean?

    1. A19
    2. B32
    3. C6
    4. D12
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    Answer C. 6

    Of the 57 deeps explored, 32 are in the Pacific, 19 in the Atlantic and 6 in the Indian Ocean.

    Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography ch.12 Water (Oceans)

  2. Q2 Paper I Mock 1, Q48

    Consider the following statements about the movement of the Indian plate:

    I. India began its northward journey after the break-up of Pangaea.

    II. The collision of the Indian plate with the Asian landmass caused a rapid uplift of the Himalayas.

    III. The Deccan Traps were formed when the subcontinent was close to the Tropic of Cancer.

    Which of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?

    1. AI only
    2. BII only
    3. CIII only
    4. DII and III only
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    Answer C. III only

    Only statement III is incorrect: the Deccan Traps formed (from about 60 million years ago) when the subcontinent was still far south, close to the equator, not near the Tropic of Cancer.

    Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography ch.4

  3. Q3 Paper I Mock 1, Q52

    Match List I with List II:

    List I (Idea)

    a. Revision of the nebular hypothesis (1796)

    b. Steady state concept of the universe

    c. Evidence that the universe is expanding

    d. Sea floor spreading

    List II (Scientist)

    I. Harry Hess

    II. Edwin Hubble

    III. Fred Hoyle

    IV. Laplace

    Select the correct code:

    1. Aa-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
    2. Ba-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I
    3. Ca-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
    4. Da-IV, b-II, c-I, d-III
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    Answer A. a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I

    Laplace revised the nebular hypothesis in 1796, Hoyle proposed the steady state concept, Hubble gave evidence that the universe is expanding, and Hess proposed sea floor spreading.

    Source: NCERT Class 11 Fundamentals of Physical Geography ch.2, ch.4

7.2.1Physiography & drainage of IndiaNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q4 Paper I Mock 1, Q49

    Match List I with List II:

    List I (Feature)

    a. Delhi ridge

    b. Rajmahal hills

    c. Gir range

    d. Cardamom hills

    List II (Outer extent of the Peninsular plateau)

    I. Northwest

    II. East

    III. South

    IV. West

    Select the correct code:

    1. Aa-I, b-II, c-IV, d-III
    2. Ba-II, b-I, c-IV, d-III
    3. Ca-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II
    4. Da-I, b-III, c-IV, d-II
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    Answer A. a-I, b-II, c-IV, d-III

    The Delhi ridge marks the northwest, the Rajmahal hills the east, the Gir range the west and the Cardamom hills the south of the Peninsular plateau.

    Source: NCERT Class 11 India: Physical Environment ch.2 (Structure and Physiography)

  2. Q5 Paper I Mock 1, Q53

    Match the ports in List I with the divisions of the western coast on which they lie in List II:

    List I (Port)

    a. Kandla (Deendayal)

    b. Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva)

    c. Marmagao

    d. Kochi

    List II (Coastal division)

    I. Goan coast

    II. Malabar coast

    III. Kachchh and Kathiawar coast

    IV. Konkan coast

    Select the correct code:

    1. Aa-IV, b-III, c-I, d-II
    2. Ba-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I
    3. Ca-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
    4. Da-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II
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    Answer D. a-III, b-IV, c-I, d-II

    Kandla lies on the Kachchh and Kathiawar coast, JNPT on the Konkan coast, Marmagao on the Goan coast and Kochi on the Malabar coast.

    Source: NCERT Class 11 India: Physical Environment ch.2 (Structure and Physiography)

7.3.1Climate, soils & vegetationNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q6 Paper I Mock 1, Q50

    Consider the following statements about laterite soils:

    I. Lateritic soils are mostly deep to very deep and alkaline.

    II. Laterite soil is the result of intense leaching due to heavy rain.

    III. After soil conservation, laterite soils in the hilly areas of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are useful for tea and coffee.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AI and II only
    2. BII and III only
    3. CI and III only
    4. DI, II and III
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    Answer B. II and III only

    Statements II and III are correct; lateritic soils are acidic (pH below 6.0), not alkaline.

    Source: NCERT Class 10 Contemporary India II ch.1 Resources and Development

  2. Q7 Paper I Mock 1, Q54

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    List I (Term)

    a. Mahawat

    b. October heat

    c. Break in monsoon

    d. Burst of monsoon

    List II (Description)

    I. Sudden onset of heavy monsoon rain in early June

    II. Winter rain in the north-west from western disturbances

    III. Rainless interval during the rainy season

    IV. Oppressive weather after the monsoon retreats

    1. Aa-II, b-IV, c-III, d-I
    2. Ba-II, b-III, c-IV, d-I
    3. Ca-IV, b-I, c-III, d-II
    4. Da-IV, b-I, c-II, d-III
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    Answer A. a-II, b-IV, c-III, d-I

    Mahawat is winter rain from western disturbances, October heat is the oppressive post-monsoon weather, a break is a rainless spell within the rainy season, and the burst is the sudden onset of the monsoon.

    Source: AP SCERT Class 9 Geography ch.4 Climate (NCERT Contemporary India I); Indian Geography (reference) ch.3 Climate

7.4.1Agriculture, resources & industriesNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q8 Paper I Mock 1, Q51

    Consider the following statements about the distribution of minerals in India:

    I. Over 97 per cent of India's coal reserves occur in the valleys of the Damodar, Sone, Mahanadi and Godavari.

    II. The vast alluvial plains of north India are rich in minerals of economic use.

    III. Most of the major mineral resources lie to the east of a line linking Mangaluru and Kanpur.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AI and II only
    2. BII and III only
    3. CI and III only
    4. DI, II and III
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    Answer C. I and III only

    Statements I and III are correct; the northern alluvial plains have almost no economic minerals.

    Source: NCERT Class 12 India People and Economy ch.5 Mineral and Energy Resources; Indian Geography: Human & Economic (reference) - Minerals, Energy and Industries

  2. Q9 Paper I Mock 1, Q55

    Match the type of farming in List I with its feature in List II:

    List I

    a. Primitive subsistence farming

    b. Intensive subsistence farming

    c. Commercial farming

    d. Plantation farming

    List II

    I. Single crop on a large area using migrant labour

    II. High doses of HYV seeds and chemical fertilisers for the market

    III. Hoe, dao and digging sticks with family labour

    IV. Labour-intensive farming where population pressure on land is high

    1. Aa-III, b-II, c-IV, d-I
    2. Ba-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I
    3. Ca-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
    4. Da-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
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    Answer B. a-III, b-IV, c-II, d-I

    Primitive subsistence farming uses simple tools and family labour, intensive subsistence farming is found where population pressure is high, commercial farming uses heavy modern inputs, and plantations grow one crop on a large area.

    Source: NCERT Class 10 Contemporary India II ch.4 Agriculture; Indian Geography: Human & Economic (reference) - Agriculture

7.5.1Transport & populationNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q10 Paper I Mock 1, Q56

    Consider the following statements about roads in India:

    I. National Highways are built and maintained by the Central Government.

    II. State Highways link state capitals with district headquarters.

    III. Rural roads form about 80 per cent of the total road length.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AI and II only
    2. BII and III only
    3. CI and III only
    4. DI, II and III
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    Answer D. I, II and III

    All three statements are correct.

    Source: NCERT Class 12 India People and Economy ch.7 Transport and Communication; NCERT Class 10 Contemporary India II ch.7 Lifelines of National Economy; Indian Geography (reference) ch.7 Trade, Transport and Communication

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