1. The climate of India is mainly tropical because

1. 1. of the location of the Himalayas in the north

   
   
   

   2. major part of India lies within the tropics

   
   
   

   3. of the overpowering influence of India Ocean

   
   
   

   4. of the seasonal influence of jet streams

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: A

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2. Out of the four Southern states Andhra Pradesh, karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu which shares bourndaries with the maximum number of Indian states ?

1. 1. Andhar Pradesh only

   
   
   

   2. Karnataka only

   
   
   

   3. Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

   
   
   

   4. Each of Tamil Nadu and Kerala

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: C

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3. Which one of the following is the appropriate reason for considering the
   Gondwana rocks as the most important of rock systems of India ?

1. 1. More than 90% of limestone reserves of India are found in them

   
   
   

   2. More than 90% of India's coal reserves are found in them

   
   
   

   3. More than 90% of fertile black cotton soils are spread over rthem

   
   
   

   4. None of the reasons given above is appropriate in this context

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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4. The Himalayan range is very rich in species diversity.
   Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon ?

1. 1. It has a high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth

   
   
   

   2. It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones

   
   
   

   3. Exotic and invasive species have riot been introduced in this region

   
   
   

   4. It has less human interference

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: B

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5. Consider the followings statements
   1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs.
   2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence .
   Which of the statement(s) given above is / are correct ?

1. 1. 1 only

   
   
   

   2. 2 only

   
   
   

   3. Both 1 and 2

   
   
   

   4. Neither 1 nor 2

   
   
   

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   Correct Option: C

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