Physical Geography (CSAT)
Description: Physical Geography, CSAT Paper - 1, CSAT, Geography, Physical structure, CSAT preparation | |
Number of Questions: 30 | |
Created by: Jatin Goyal | |
Tags: Physical Geography CSAT Paper - 1 CSAT Geography Physical structure CSAT preparation World Physical Geography Indian Geography World Economic Geography Indian Economy |
A meteor is
The graph given below shows the mean average monthly temperatures (in oC) and mean monthly rainfall (in cms) of a place.
This graph is indicative of which climatic zone of the world?
Willy is
Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is responsible for the deflection of radiowaves?
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year. Reason R: High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain in most areas near the equator.
In context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion A and the other labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Mangroves are very specialised forest ecosystems of tropical and sub-tropical regions bordering certain sea coasts. Reason R: They stabilise the shoreline and act as bulwark against encroachments by the sea.
In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?
Diamond ring is a phenomenon observed
Which of the following factors is responsible for change in the regular direction of ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?
The small pieces of rock revolving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called
Match List-I with List-Il and select the correct answer.
List-I | |
(Commodities exported from India) | List-Il |
(Countries of destination) | |
A. Iron ore | 1. Russia |
B. Leather goods | 2. USA |
C. Tea | 3. Japan |
D. Cotton fabrics | 4. UK |
5. Canada |
Which of the following stars is nearest to Earth?
Which of the following conditions is most relevant for the presence of life on Mars?
Consider the following statements regarding asteroids:
- Asteroids are rocky debris of varying size orbiting the sun.
- Most of the asteroids are small, but some have diameter as large as 1000 km.
- The orbit of asteroids lies between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn.
Estuaries possess distinct blooms of excessive growth of a pigmented dinoflagellates. These blooms are called
Consider the following climatic conditions (northern hemisphere):
Temp. | Rainfall |
oC | Cm |
J 3.9 | 4.7 |
F 4.4 | 5.7 |
M 8.3 | 8.2 |
A 14.4 | 9.2 |
M 20.0 | 9.2 |
J 23.3 | 17.7 |
J 27.8 | 14.5 |
A 27.8 | 14.0 |
S 22.3 | 12.7 |
O 18.3 | 7.0 |
N 12.2 | 5.0 |
D 6.7 | 3.5 |
These are most likely to be found in the natural regions of
Which of the following types of coal contains a higher percentage of carbon than the rest?
Which of the following scholars suggested Earth's origin from gases and dust particles?
In the given map, which of the following pairs of ocean currents are shown?
Which of the areas marked A, B, C and D in the given figure of cyclone witnesses heavy torrential short duration rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms?
Match List-I with List-Il and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Timber) | List-II (Country) |
A. Cedar | 1. Myanmar |
B. Douglas Fir | 2. Canada |
C. Mahogany | 3. Mexico |
D. Teak | 4. Honduras |
Along which of the following meridians did India experience the first light of sunrise of the new millennium?
Consider the following statements:
- Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
- High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.
- Tide prevents siltation in harbours.
- Kandla and Diamond harbours are tidal ports.
Which of these statements are correct?
Consider the following statements about ‘Roaring Forties’:
- They blow uninterrupted in northern and southern hemispheres.
- They blow with great strength and consistency.
- Their direction is generally from north-west to east in the southern hemisphere.
- Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them.
Which of these statements are correct?
Which of the following weather conditions is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading?
Who amongst the following was the first to state that Earth is spherical?
Stars are seen to rise perpendicular to the horizon by an observer if he is located on the
Consider the following statements about sedimentary rocks:
- Sedimentary rocks are formed at Earth's surface by the hydrological system.
- Formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre-existing rocks.
- Sedimentary rocks contain fossils.
- Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers.
Which of these statements are correct?
Volcanic eruptions do not occur in
Quartzite is metamorphosed from
Identify the correct order of the process of soil-erosion.