Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 – Geography

Question 13: Take into consideration the following fluvial erosional and depositional landforms.
1. Swamps and Marshes
2. V-shaped valleys
3. Waterfalls and rapids
4. Braided channels
Which of the aforementioned does not typically form at a river’s elderly age?
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

Question 14: Examine the following statements.
1. Dry conditions in the Horn of Africa may result from Pacific Ocean La Nina conditions.
2. “gu” and “deyr” refers to the two rainy season in the horn of Africa
3. The Gulf of Edden shares borders with Somalia and Eritrea.
Which of the following statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 15: Which of the following factors influence the nature and magnitude of tides?
1. The shape of the shoreline.
2. Local wind and weather conditions.
3. Changes in the relative positions of the Sun and moon with respect to the Earth.
4. Disparities in water distribution across the globe.
Select the correct combination from the options below:
(a) 2, 3, and 4 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 16: Which of the following options serve as direct sources of information about the Earth’s interior?
1. Volcanic eruptions
2. Meteors
3. Mining and deep drilling projects
4. Seismic activities
5. Earth’s magnetic field
Please select the correct answer using the provided code.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only

Question 17: Which of the following statements correctly describe blizzards?
1. A blizzard is characterized by severe storm conditions, including low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy snowfall.
2. Blizzards can occur in tropical regions.
3. Exposure to frigid temperatures during a blizzard can lead to hypothermia.
Select the correct statement(s):
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 18: What possible impacts are associated with the convergence of the Labrador Current and Gulf Stream?
1. Increased likelihood of higher fish catch in this zone.
2. Elevated risk of boat accidents due to reduced visibility.
3. Replenishment of nutrients and oxygen in the area.
Select the correct answer using the code provided below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 19: Regarding the National Monsoon Mission, take into consideration the following statements.
1. The monsoon mission was launched by IMD to develop a state-of-the-art dynamical prediction system for monsoon rainfall on different time scales.
2. Annual single-time scale predictions can be produced by the system.
Which statement or statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 20: Due to climate change, a dam-like structure is proposed as a solution to the rising water levels in the North Sea. Consider the following statements about the North Sea:
1. Does the North Sea have low salinity due to a combination of low evaporation rates and the addition of fresh water?
2. Is the North Sea connected to the Baltic Sea by the Skagerrak strait?
3. Is the North Sea bordered by Germany, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Norway?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 21: Which of the following is used to pinpoint a place’s exact location?
1. The altitude of a place
2. Latitude of a place
3. Longitude of a place
4. Pressure
5. Direction of wind
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3, and 5 only
(c) 3, 4, and 5 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

Question 22: With reference to The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), take into consideration the following statements:
1. Is ICRISAT an international non-profit organization engaged in agricultural research for development in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa?
2. Is ICRISAT the only International Agricultural Research Centre (IARC) headquartered in India?
3. Has India granted a special status to ICRISAT as a UN Organization, rendering it eligible for special immunities and tax privileges?
Which of the statements given above is correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 23: Which evidence, if any, lends the strongest support to the theory of continental drift?
1. Mountain ranges, rocks, and ancient fossil fuels that cover the continents.
2. Historical climate zones in various places.
3. Placer deposits’ geographic distribution on Earth.
Choose the appropriate code below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 24: Which type of climate best matches the characteristics described in the passage?
(a) Laurentian type climate
(b) British type climate
(c) Gulf type climate
(d) Steppe type climate

Question 25: Consider the following statements regarding the Mines and Minerals Amendment Act, 2021:
1. According to the act, minerals include coal and mineral oil.
2. The period of mining leases for Government companies or corporations is determined by the Central Government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2