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The term 'biodiversity hotspot' signifies a region with:

  1. A high concentration of endemic species and significant habitat loss
  2. A large number of exotic species
  3. Low species diversity and stable ecosystems
  4. Extensive mineral deposits and mining activity
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Which of the following non-conventional energy resources has the highest potential in India?

  1. Geothermal energy
  2. Tidal energy
  3. Wind energy
  4. Solar energy
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Alpine forest vegetation found in the higher altitudes of the Himalayas?

  1. Tall evergreen trees with broad leaves
  2. Deciduous trees that shed their leaves in the autumn
  3. Coniferous trees and shrubs adapted to cold and dry conditions
  4. Mangrove forests tolerant to saline water
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The 'Green Revolution' in India primarily focused on increasing the production of which crop?

  1. Pulses
  2. Oilseeds
  3. Wheat and Rice
  4. Cotton
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Which of the following is a major advantage of inland waterways as a mode of transport?

  1. High speed and long distances
  2. Suitability for mountainous terrains
  3. Environmentally friendly and cost-effective
  4. Reduced handling delays for perishable goods
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Which of the following factors contributes the most to the high population density in the Indo-Gangetic Plains?

  1. Extensive mineral deposits
  2. Favorable climate and fertile alluvial soil
  3. Large-scale industrial development
  4. Strategic military location
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The Demographic Transition Model (DTM) describes changes in:

  1. Political systems
  2. Economic structures
  3. Birth rates and death rates
  4. Religious beliefs
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The process of soil erosion is accelerated by which of the following human activities?

  1. Afforestation
  2. Contour plowing
  3. Overgrazing
  4. Crop rotation
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What is the main purpose of Special Economic Zones (SEZs)?

  1. To promote cultural exchange
  2. To attract foreign investment and boost exports
  3. To provide housing for low-income families
  4. To preserve historical monuments
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Which of the following is the most important factor in the location of major industrial regions?

  1. Historical significance
  2. Availability of raw materials and energy resources
  3. Pleasant climate
  4. Scenic beauty
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What is the primary function of a biosphere reserve?

  1. To extract mineral resources
  2. To promote tourism
  3. To conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable development
  4. To establish military bases
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Which type of weathering involves the physical breakdown of rocks without changing their chemical composition?

  1. Oxidation
  2. Carbonation
  3. Frost wedging
  4. Hydrolysis
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What is the primary factor driving the formation of monsoons in India?

  1. The Coriolis effect
  2. Differential heating of land and sea
  3. Ocean currents
  4. High altitude jet streams
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Which of the following is a primary cause of ozone depletion in the stratosphere?

  1. Increased carbon dioxide emissions
  2. Release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
  3. Deforestation and soil erosion
  4. Volcanic eruptions
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Von Thünen's model primarily explains the spatial distribution of which economic activity?

  1. Industrial location
  2. Urban land use
  3. Agricultural activities
  4. Retail trade
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Which of the following demographic characteristics is typically represented by a population pyramid?

  1. Literacy rate
  2. Life expectancy
  3. Age and sex distribution
  4. Per capita income
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Laterite soils are typically found in regions with:

  1. Arid and semi-arid climates
  2. High rainfall and high temperatures
  3. Glacial activity and permafrost
  4. Volcanic activity and fertile ash deposits
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Which marine resource is most closely associated with the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of a coastal nation?

  1. Deep-sea mining of manganese nodules
  2. Fishing and aquaculture rights
  3. International shipping lanes
  4. Scientific research in international waters
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The Köppen climate classification system primarily uses which of the following to define climate zones?

  1. Longitude and Latitude
  2. Temperature and Precipitation
  3. Vegetation and Soil Type
  4. Elevation and Wind Patterns
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Which of the following is NOT a major type of plate boundary according to the theory of Plate Tectonics?

  1. Convergent Boundary
  2. Divergent Boundary
  3. Transform Boundary
  4. Isostatic Boundary
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