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Physical Geography Free Mock Test for UPSC Prelims 2025

Physical Geography Free Mock Test for UPSC Prelims 2025.

Syllabus - Physical Geography

Number Of Questions - 25

Time Duration - 30 Minutes

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1. Consider the following statements regarding the formation of planets:

1. Planetesimals are small bodies which come together to form planets.
2. Planets are formed during star formation.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below :

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the Above

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2. Consider the following statements regarding solar system:

1. Jovian planets have not experienced removal of gasses due to low intensity of solar wind.
2. All the planets were formed in the same period around 4.6 billion years ago.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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3. Consider the following statements regarding the structure of the earth.

1. Asthenosphere along with the crust forms the lithosphere.
2. The outer core is in solid state while the inner core is in liquid state.

Select the incorrect statement(s) using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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4. Consider the following statements:

1. Moho discontinuity separates the mantle from the core.
2. The transition zone between the upper mantle and the lower mantle is known as Repetti Discontinuity.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neigther 1 nor 2

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5. Which among the following is not true about the waves generated during the earthquake ?

(a) Surface waves are formed when body waves interact with surface.

(b) S-Waves help us understand the nature of the interior of the earth.

(d) Surface waves are the least damaging in nature.

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6. Which among the following sets of pairs are correctly matched ?

1. Shield Volcanoes – Largest volcanoes on Earth.
2. Caldera – Most explosive volcanoes on the earth.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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7. Which among the following are the evidence in support of the Continental Drift Theory ?

(a) The belt of ancient rocks from Brazil Coast matches with those from western Africa.

(b) Presence of Tillite in India, Africa, Madagascar, Falkland Island, Australia and Antarctica.

(d) All of the above.

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8. Which of the following factors are NOT responsible for soil formation ?

1. Parent material
2. Topography
3. Climate
4. Biological activity
5. Time

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 5 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) All of the above.

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9. Consider the following statements:

1. In the youth or early stage a river has very narrow floodplains.
2. The erosion caused by the river in its youth stage is known as lateral erosion.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below :

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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10. Which among the following are the factors affecting Ocean salinity ?

(a) Winds

(b) Formation of ice on sea surface

(d) All of the above

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11. Consider the following statements about the concentration of water vapor in the atmosphere ?

1. The concentration increases with the altitude.
2. As we move towards the poles the concentration decreases.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below :

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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12. Which among the following ocean currents flow in the Atlantic Ocean?

Labrador Current
Agulhas Current
Benguela Current
Humboldt Current

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) All of the Above

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13. Consider the following features of a rock.

1. They are formed at some depth in the earth's crust.
2. They have large, easily recognizable crystals.
3. They have formed by the solidification of magma slowly.

Which among the following rocks satisfies these features ?

(a) Basalt

(b) Granite

(d) Schist

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14. Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean to which among the following water bodies ?

(a) Indian Ocean

(b) Atlantic Ocean

(d) Red Sea

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15. Which of the following is/are NOT Greenhouse Gases ?

1. Nitrous oxide
2. Ozone
3. Sulfur dioxide

Select the correct answer from the following codes :

(a) 3 Only

(b) 1 and 2 Only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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16. Depletion of the ozone layer causes which of the following harmful impacts ?

1. Cataract in eyes leading to blindness
2. Reduced productivity of forests
3. Lung Cancer

Select the correct answer from the following codes :

(a) 1 Only

(b) 1 and 2 Only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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17. Consider the following statements :

1. Wheat is sown in around mid-October/November and harvested in March.
2. Wheat grows well in cool and moist climate and ripens in a warm and dry climate.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct about climatic conditions for Growing Wheat ?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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18. Consider the following statement (s) related to the laterite soil:

1. It is formed due to intense leaching away of siliceous matter.
2. These soils are poor in organic matter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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19. Consider the following statement (s) regarding deciduous forests :

1. It is found in regions where rainfall is between 70 and 200 cm.
2. Forests are divided into moist and dry deciduous on the basis of the availability of water.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct ?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(d) None of the above

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20. Why does the sun seem red during the dawn and dusk ?

1. Only red coloured is scattered in the range of the visible lights.
2. Shorter wavelengths like blue and green are scattered and only red is left to be seen.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(d) None of the above

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21. Consider the following statements:

1. Albedo is a measure of how much light that hits a surface is reflected without being absorbed.
2. Melting of polar ice increases the albedo of the earth.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(d) None of the above

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22. Katabatic wind is ?

(a) Dry air on the leeward side of slope

(b) Warm air of tropical desert

(d) Cool air in the windward side of slope

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23. The pattern of planetary winds is affected by which among the following ?

1. Earth’s rotation.
2. Distribution of continents and oceans.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the Above

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24. Which of the following is/are favorable condition (s) for formation of Tropical Cyclones ?

1. Large sea surface with temperature between 10 - 15° C.
2. Presence of the Coriolis force.
3. A pre-existing weak low-pressure area.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 Only

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25. Which of the following conditions are associated with a cold front ?

1. The cold air mass is advancing and undercutting the warm air mass.
2. The warm air mass is advancing and overriding the cold air mass.
3. Rapid ascent of warm moist air at the front causes rapid cooling and condensation.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) 2 and 3 Only

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