1. If the equatorial plane of earth is NOT inclined to its orbit, then ? [UPSC CAPF 2019]

(a) duration of the year would be longer
(b) summer would be warmer
(c) there would be no change of seasons
(d) winter would be longer

2. Different seasons are formed because

(a) Sun is moving around the earth
(b) Of revolution of the earth around the sun on its orbit
(c) Of rotation of the earth around its axis
(d) All of the above

3. Why does man weigh more at the poles than at the equator?

(a) Because there is no atmosphere at the poles
(b) Because gravitational pull is more at the poles
(c) Because gravitational pull is less at the poles
(d) None of the above

4. The word ‘Denisovan’ is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to [UPSC CSE 2019]

(a) fossils of a kind of dinosaurs
(b) an early human species
(c) a cave system found in North-East India
(d) a geological period in the history of the Indian subcontinent

5. Consider the following Statements: [UPSC CSE 2018]

1. The Earth’s magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years.
2. When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago, there was 54% oxygen and no carbon dioxide.
3. When living organisms originated, they modified the early atmosphere of the Earth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

6. The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of [UPSC CSE 2015]

(a) the limits of habitable zone above the surface of the Earth
(b) region inside the Earth where shale gas is available
(c) search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
(d) search for meteorites containing precious metals

7. Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? [UPSC CSE 2014]

1. Continental drift
2. Glacial cycles

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion [UPSC CSE 2013]

(a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
(b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
(c) exists as groundwater
(d) exists as soil moisture

9. Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to [UPSC CSE 2013]

(a) the earth’s rotation on its axis
(b) the earth’s revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner
(c) latitudinal position of the place
(d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis

10. In order to find out the absolute location of a place on the map, which of the following will be required? [UPSC CAPF 2021]

(a) Latitude of the place alone
(b) Longitude of the place alone
(c) Both latitude and longitude of the place
(d) Neither latitude nor longitude of the place