Questions
In which one of the following areas (given as 1, 2, 3, and 4) in the given map was there a recent discovery of copper deposits by the Atomic Minerals Division of Department Atomic Energy?

- 1
- 2
- 4
- 3
Match List - I with List - Il and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| List - I (Volcanic Mountain) |
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| A. Mt. Rainier | 1. Italy |
| B. Etna | 2. Mexico |
| C. Paricutin | 3. Philippines |
| D. Taal | 4. USA |
- A – 4; B – 2; C – 1; D – 3
- A – 4; B – 1; C – 2; D – 3
- A – 2; B – 1; C – 4; D – 3
- A – 4; B – 3; C – 2; D – 1
Consider the following provinces of former Yugoslavia:
- Bosnia
- Croatia
- Slovenia
- Yugoslavia
The correct sequence of these provinces from the east to west is
- 4, 1, 3, 2
- 4, 1, 2, 3
- 1, 4, 3, 2
- 1, 4, 2, 3
Which one of the following lakes forms an international boundary between Tanzania and Uganda?
- Chad
- Malawi
- Victoria
- Zambezi
A class of animals known as marsupials is a characteristic feature of
- Africa
- Australia
- South America
- South-east Asia

The above map is the Union Territory of
- Chandigarh
- Daman and Diu
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
- Pondicherry
Match List - I with List - Il and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
| List - I (Local Wind) | List - Il (Region) |
| A. Fohn | 1. Argentina |
| B. Sarmun | 2. Kurdistan |
| C. Santa Ana | 3. California |
| D. Zonda | 4. Alps |
- A – 2; B – 4; C – 1; D – 3
- A – 4; B – 2; C – 3; D – 1
- A – 2; B – 4; C – 3; D – 1
- A – 4; B – 2; C – 1; D – 3
The given map shows four towns of Central Asian region marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Identify these from the following list and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Towns:
A. Bishkek
C. Tashkent
B. Ashkhabad
D. Dushanbe
- A – 3; B – 1; C – 2; D – 4
- A – 3; B – 1; C – 4; D – 2
- A – 1; B – 3; C – 2; D – 4
- A – 1; B – 3; C – 4; D – 2
Consider the following countries:
- Brazil
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Russia
What is the descending order of the size of the following countries population-wise?
- 1, 2, 4, 3
- 2, 3, 1, 4
- 2, 1, 4, 3
- 1, 2, 3, 4
Consider the following countries of South Asia:
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
The descending order of literacy status of these countries is:
- 4, 2, 1, 3
- 2, 4, 3, 1
- 4, 2, 3, 1
- 2, 4, 1, 3
Consider the following countries:
- Albania
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Croatia
- Macedonia
Which of these countries has/have Adriatic Sea as a boundary?
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1, 2 and 3
- 2 and 3
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
In the map given below, four islands of Indian Ocean region i.e., (A) Seychelles (B) Chagos (C) Mauritius and (D) Socotra are marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4. Match them and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

- A – 1; B – 3; C – 4; D – 2
- A – 3; B – 1; C – 2; D – 4
- A – 1; B – 3; C – 2; D – 4
- A – 3; B – 1; C – 4; D – 2
The waterfall ‘Victoria' is associated with the river
- Amazon
- Missouri
- St. Lawrence
- Zambezi
Israel has common borders with
- Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt
- Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Jordan
- Cyprus, Turkey, Jordan and Egypt
- Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Yemen
Which one of the following countries does not border the Caspian Sea?
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Kazakhstan
- Turkmenistan
The great Asian river Mekong does not run through
- China
- Malaysia
- Cambodia
- Laos
Latvia does not share its borders with which one of the following countries?
- Russia
- Estonia
- Lithuania
- Poland
Match List - I with List - Il and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| List - I (Sea) | List - Il (Country) |
| A. Black Sea | 1. Bulgaria |
| B. Red Sea | 2. China |
| C. Yellow Sea | 3. Eritrea |
| D. Caspian Sea | 4. Kazakhstan |
- A – 1; B – 4; C – 2; D – 3
- A – 2; B – 3; C – 1; D – 4
- A – 1; B – 3; C – 2; D – 4
- A – 2; B – 4; C – 1; D – 3
Which one of the following does not border Panama?
- Costa Rica
- Pacific Ocean
- Colombia
- Venezuela
Which one of the following does not border Lithuania?
- Poland
- Ukraine
- Belarus
- North Sea
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given towns of Pakistan while moving from the north towards the south?
- Islamabad – Gujranwala – Peshawar – Multan
- Peshawar – Gujranwala – Multan – Islamabad
- Peshawar – Islamabad – Gujranwala – Multan
- Islamabad – Multan – Peshawar – Gujranwala
Consider the following sites/monuments:
- Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai
- Mamallapuram
- Sun Temple (Konark Temple)
Which of the above are included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 3 and 4
- 2 and 4
- 1, 2, 3 and 4
Match List - I with List - Il and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| List - I (City) | List - II (River) |
| A. Washington, D.C. | 1. River Manzanares |
| B. Berlin | 2. River Seine |
| C. Paris | 3. River Spree |
| D. Madrid | 4. River Potomac |
- A – 2; B – 3; C – 4; D – 1
- A – 4; B – 1; C – 2; D – 3
- A – 2; B – 1; C – 4; D – 3
- A – 4; B – 3; C – 2; D – 1
Consider the following statements:
- Great Britain comprises of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- England covers less than 60% of the total area of the United Kingdom.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Itaipu Dam built on the river Parana is one of the largest dams in the world. Which one of the following two countries have this as a joint project?
- Brazil and Peru
- Paraguay and Ecuador
- Brazil and Paraguay
- Colombia and Paraguay
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given continents in the decreasing order of their percentage of Earth’s land?
- North America – Africa – South America – Europe
- Africa – North America – South America – Europe
- North America – Africa – Europe – South America
- Africa – North America – Europe – South America
Bermuda Triangle extends up to which of the following places?
- Southern Florida
- Puerto Rico
- Hawaiian Islands
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
Claims to the historical Macedonian territory have been a bone of contention between which of the following countries?
- Portugal and Spain
- Bulgaria and Greece
- Romania and Bulgaria
- Portugal and Greece
Huangpu River flows through which one of the following cities?
- Beijing
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Shanghai
- Manila
Which one of the following countries is the leading producer of uranium?
- United States of America
- Canada
- Germany
- Zambia