Mock Test-2 (Paper-1) (Question 1-50)

I. India has an area of about 3.28 million sq. km.

II. India is located in the south-eastern hemisphere.

III. The latitudinal extent of India is 8°4'N and 37° 6'N latitudes.

IV. The longitudinal extent of India is 68°7'E and 97° 25' E longitudes.

Of these statements:

I. Monsoon reaches the Malabar coast first

II. Rajasthan does not get rainfall from south west monsoon

III. South-west monsoon retreats when the permanent wind belts start shifting to the south

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

The South-West monsoon originates in India due to

1. low pressure in the Punjab plain.

2. high pressure in areas South of India.

3. equatorial low being filled up by descending air current.

4. the Himalayas.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. High and dry winds would blow outward from this high pressure area.

2. The Northern plain would become cold.

3. Scorching winds (locally called loo) would blow during the day time.

4. There would be torrential rains brought by thunderstorms.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

1. Crystallization is a form of mechanical weathering.

2. Hydration causes granular disintegration.

3. Frost action is synonymous with freeze-thaw action.

Which of the statements given above are correct?