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1.
What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt? [2011]
1) It is located in the subtropical high-pressure cells.
2) It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
2.
Consider the following statements: [2010]
1) On the planet Earth, the freshwater available for use amounts to less than 1% of the total water found.
2) Of the total freshwater found on Earth, 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements: [2007]
1) The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than in the Atlantic Ocean.
2) The annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4.
Which one of the following statements is correct? [2004]
5.
Consider the following statements: [2002]
1) Ocean currents are the slow surface movement of water in the ocean.
2) Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth’s heat balance.
3) Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds.
4) Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean.
Which of these statements are correct?
6.
Assertion (A): During the Neap Tides, the high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual. [2001] Reason (R): The Neap Tide, unlike the Spring Tide, occurs on the New Moon instead of on the Full Moon.
7.
Consider the following statements: [2000]
I) Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing.
II) High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely.
III) Tide prevents siltation in the harbours.
IV) Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.
Which of these statements are correct?
8.
In the given map, which one of the following pairs of ocean currents is shown? [1999]
9.
Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean? [1997]
10.
Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi? [2018]
