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VisionIAS - Online Self Test
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Questions for practice
1)

Consider the following statements:

  1. Summer Solstice is observed on 21 June in the northern hemisphere.
  2. An equinox is an astronomical event that occurs twice each year, around 21 March and 23 September

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

2)

Which of the following factors are responsible for the change in seasons on Earth?

1. Rotation of the Earth on its own axis.
2. Revolution of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun.
3. Earth’s tilted axis.

Select the correct answer using the options given below:

(a)1, 2 and 3

(b)3 only.

(c)1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only.

3)

Consider the following statements:

  1. Fold mountains are created where two or more of Earth’s tectonic plates are pushed together.
  2. Himalaya is an example of Block Mountain.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

4)

Consider the following statements:

  1. The latitudes of the Earth are parallel to each other.
  2. Longitude measures the angular distance east or west of the prime meridian. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

5)

Consider the folllowing statements:

1. There are 13 major ports in India

2. Sagarmala project aims for port-led development.

Select the correct code from the option given below

(a)Only 1

(b)Only 2

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

6)

Consider the following statements with respect to the duration of day and night on Earth:

  1. During summer seasons in the northern hemisphere, the length of the day increases as we move from the equator to the poles.
  2. When the sun is at the tropic of Capricorn it never shines at Earth's south pole.
  3. During summer and winter solstice the length of day and night are equal.

How many of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(a)Only one 

(b)Only two 

(c)All three 

(d)None 

7)

Consider the following statements

Statement I:-

  • The equator is considered a great circle on Earth.

Statement II:-

  • Great circles have the largest possible circumference and connect two places with the shortest distance.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?  

(a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

(b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

(c)Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

8)

Consider these statements in the context of plains 

  1. Alluvial plains are created by deposition of Fertile sediments called Alluvium by rivers and Streams.
  2. Indo-Gangetic plains and the Great Plains of North America are examples of the Alluvial plain. 
  3. Structural plains are characterized by the Tectonic activities.
  4. Coastal Plains are formed due to the deposition of sediments carried by rivers. 

How many of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 

(a)Only one

(b)Only two

(c)Only three

(d)All the four

9)

Write short notes on the followings: (10 Marks/ 150 Words)

1. International Date Line(IDL)

2. Daylight Saving Time(DST). 

10)

Write a note on human settlements types based on shape of settlements. (150 words/ 10 marks)



Answers
1) c
2) d
3) a
4) c
5) c
6) b
7) a
8) b