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381. Ozone layer of the Earth’s atmosphere is important for living organisms because it

(a)prevents entry of ultra-violet rays
(b) prevents entry of X-rays
(c) maintains level of oxygen on Earth
(d) prevents acid rain on Earth
Ans: (a)

CDS (I) 2009

382. Which of the following is/are the reason(s) behind Gujarat being the leading producer of Salt in India ?
1. The long length of coastline
2. Long duration of hot and dry conditions
3. Presence of gulf areas Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Ans: (c)
CDS Exam (I) 2018

383. Tank irrigation is commonly found in South-Central parts of India. What could be the reason ?
1. Insufficient shallow ground water
2. Rocky plateau with impervious surface depression
3. Undulating terrain helps in accumulation of rain water in depression or man-made tank Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (a)

CDS (I) 2016

384. Which of the following are the major factors responsible for the monsoon type of climate in India?
1. Location
2. Thermal contrast
3. Upper air circulation
4. The Himalayan Mountains Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a)1 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Ans: (b)

CDS (II) 2008

385. Inclusion strategy does not focus on

(a)reduction of inequality
(b) reduction of poverty
(c) diversifying livelihood for tribal population
(d) getting poorer countries close
Ans: (d)

CDS (I) 2010

386. The horizontal wind circulation near the Earth’s surface is due to the
1. pressure gradient. 2. frictional force.
3. coriolis force.
Select the correct answer using the code give below:

(a)1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (c)
CDS Exam (I) 2015

387. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I List II (Coast)
(Ocean current)
A. Humboldt 1. Namibia – Angola
B. North Atlantic Drift 2. Chile – Peru
C. Benguela 3. Mozambique – Madagascar
D. Agulhas 4. United Kingdom Norway Code:

(a)A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3
(b) A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3
(c) A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2
(d) A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
Ans: (b)

CDS (I) 2011

388. Which one of the following statements regarding water cycle is correct ?

(a)Transpiration by plants does contribute to cloud formation.
(b) Only evaporation of surface water of rivers and oceans is responsible for cloud formation.
(c) Rainfall does not contribute in maintenance of underground water table.
(d) Underground water may also be connected to surface water.
Ans: (d)

CDS (II) 2013

389. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists List-I List-II
(Weathering type) (Landform/ Process)
A. Chemical weathering 1. Till
B. Mechanical weathering 2. Oxidation
C. Glacial deposits 3. Plant roots
D. Deposition by ground 4. Stalactite water Code:
A B C D

(a)2 3 1 4
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 4 1 3 2
(d) 4 3 1 2
Ans: (a)

CDS (I) 2017

390. Match List-I with List-lI and select the correct answer using the code given List-I List-II
(Climate) (Characteristic)
A. Mediterranean 1. Temperature cycle is moderated by marine influence
B. Marine west Coast 2. Warm summers and cold winters with three months below freezing. Very large annual temperature range
C. Dry mid-latitude 3. Strong temperature cycle with large annual range.
Warm summers to hot and cold Winters to very cold
D. Moist continental 4. Temperature range is moderate with warm to hot summers and mild winters Code:
A B C D

(a)2 1 3 4
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 4 3 1 2
(d) 4 1 3 2
Ans: (d)
CDS Exam (I) 2015

391. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I List-II
(Geological time scale) (Life-form)
A. Pleistocene 1. Mammals
B. Paleocene 2. Human genus
C. Permian 3. Invertebrates
D. Cambrian 4. Frogs Code:
A B C D

(a)2 1 4 3
(b) 2 4 l 3
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 3 1 4 2
Ans: (b)

CDS (I) 2019

392. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I List-II
(Plant) (Natural vegetation type)
A. Ebony 1. Moist deciduous
B. Shisham 2 Himalayan moist
C. Walnut 3. Alpine
D. Birch 4. Tropical evergreen Code:
A B C D

(a)4 1 2 3
(b) 4 2 1 3
(c) 3 2 1 4
(d) 3 1 2 4
Ans: (a)

CDS (II) 2012

393. Consider the following- Indian States:
1. Chhattisgarh 2. Telangana
3. Andhra Pradesh 4. Uttarakhand
5. Tamil Nadu Which among, the States given above are the largest and smallest respectively (in terms of geographical area)?

(a)3 and 4
(b) 3 and 2
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 5
Ans: (a)
CDS Exam (II) 2007

394. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I List-II
(City) (Earthquake zone)
A. Kolkata 1. Zone V
B. Guwahati 2. Zone IV
C. Delhi 3. Zone III
D. Chennai 4. Zone II Code:
A B C D

(a)3 2 1 4
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 4 1 2 3
(d) 4 2 1 3
Ans: (b)
CDS Exam (I) 2009

395. Which of the following statements with regard to Portland Cement are Correct?
1. Silica imparts strength to cement.
2. Alumina makes the cement quick setting
3. Excess of lime increases the strength of cement.
4. Calcium sulphate decreases the initial setting time of cement Select the correct answer using the code

(a)2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) l and 2 only
Ans: (d)

CDS (I) 2018

396. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I List-II
(Region) (State)
A. Baghelkhand 1. West Bengal
B. Kuttanad 2. Madhya Pradesh
C. Saurashtra 3. Kerala
D. Rarh 4. Gujarat Code:
A B C D

(a)2 3 4 1
(b) 2 4 3 1
(c) 1 3 4 2
(d) 1 4 3 2
Ans: (a)

CDS (II) 2016

397. Which of the following State capitals of North-East India is/are connected by Indian Railways?
1. Imphal 2. Agartala
3. Kohima 4. Aizawl Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a)1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2 only
Ans: (d)
CDS Exam (II) 2008

398. If a ship has to go from Chennai to Kochi, it has to go around Sri Lanka rather than crossing through the Palk Strait. Why ?

(a)The Palk Strait has disputed islands and the Sri Lankan Navy does not allow the ships to cross through
(b) It is too shallow for ships to cross
(c) Shipping is prohibited through the Strait due to its religious significance connected with the epic Ramayana
(d) The around Sri Lanka route is actually shorter than crossing through the Palk Strait
Ans: (b)

CDS (II) 2010

399. Which one among the following statements about diastrophism is correct?

(a)The forces may be so slow and gradual that they pass unnoticed for a long period of time.
(b) The forces may be both slow and sudden that they pass for a short period of time.
(c) The forces may be sudden and so fast that they pass unnoticed for a long period of time.
(d) The forces may be slow but for a short period of time.
Ans: (a)

CDS (I) 2015

400. Which one of the following statements about the atmosphere is correct?

(a)The atmosphere has definite upper limits but gradually thins until it becomes imperceptible.
(b) The atmosphere has no definite upper limits but gradually thins until it becomes imperceptible.
(c) The atmosphere has definite upper limits but gradually thickens until it becomes imperceptible.
(d) The atmosphere has no definite upper limits but gradually thickens until it becomes imperceptible.
Ans: (b)

CDS (II) 2011

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