APPSC GROUP-1/GROUP-2
SUBJECT WISE MOCK TEST
GEOGRAPHY
1. Consider the following statements
1) Lake Kolleru is a freshwater lake and lies between the deltas of rivers, Godavari and
Krishna
2) Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir lies on river Kaveri, whereas Krishnaraja Sagar reservoir lies
on river Krishna
3) River Yamuna that rises from Yamunotri glacier ows parallel to the river Ganga as a left
bank tributary
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a) 1 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 1,2&3
d) 3&1 only
2. Consider the following pairs.?
crop climatic region
1. Sugarcane : Temperate grasslands
2. Olive : Mediterranean
3. Cocoa : Equatorial region
Which of the following pairs given above is /are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 1&3 only
d) All the above
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3. With reference to the temperature of ocean water, consider the following statements
1. The temperature of surface water decreases from the equator towards the poles because
the amount of insolation decreases poleward
2. The wind blowing from the land towards the oceans, drive warm surface water away from
the coast, resulting the downwelling of warm water.
Select the correct correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1&2
d) None of the above
4. With reference to seismic activity in the interior of the earth, consider the following
statements.
1. P- waves and S-waves are types of body waves
2. Area where there are no waves are reported as shadow zone
3. P -waves can travel only through the solid materials whereas S-waves travel only
through the semi liquid or molten materials
Select the correct options from the codes given below
a) 1&2 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 3 only
d) All the above
5. Breeding of sh in specially constructed tanks and ponds is known as?
a) Viticulture
b) Pisciculture
c) Sericulture
d) Horticulture
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6. Which of the following landforms are formed by rivers and running water?
1. Meanders
2. Alluvial fans
3. Natural levees
4. Point bars
5. Plungepools
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1,2,3 only
b) 3&4 only
c) 1,2,4,5 only
d) All the above
7. With reference to the tropical cyclones, consider the following statements.
1. They originate over warm tropical oceans
2. They are associated with heavy rains and storm surges
3. They are not found at latitude about 20°
Which of the following given above is/ are correct?
a) 1&2 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 2 only
d) All the above
8. Which among the following can be considered as sources of information about interior of
the earth?
1. Metamorphic rocks
2. Gravity
3. Magnetic eld
4. Volcanic lava
5. Meteors
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1&2 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 1&3 only
d) All the above
9. Consider the following statements about the eastern coastal plains.
1. They are an example of emergent coastline
2. They are broader than western coast plain
3. They have an extensive continental shelf which makes them ideal for port development
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1&2 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 2 only
d) All the above
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10. Consider the following statements regarding petroleum Coke (petcoke)
1. It contains a high amount of sulphur, causing damage to lungs and other breathing
problems
2. It releases toxic elements like vanadium and nickel
Which of the following statements given above are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both1&2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
11. As per the census 2011, which of the following statements is /are correct
1. Bihar has the highest male – female literacy gap among all the states of India
2. Kerala has the highest male literacy in states&UT’s of India
3. India’s male female literacy gap has declined over the 2001 census
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1&2 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 2 only
d) 3 only
12. Which of the following correctly describes mixed cropping?
a) Growing forest tree along with agriculture crops
b) Farming system which involves growing of crops as well as raising of livestock
c) Growing two or more crop simultaneously on the same eld
d) Growing of two or more crops in the sequence on same piece of land in a farming year
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13. Which of the following rivers are tributaries of river Kaveri?
1. Kabini
2. Manjra
3. Bhavani
4. Konya
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1&2
b) 1&3
c) 3&4
d) 2&4
14. Which of the following raw materials is /are used in paper and pulp industry?
1. Rice straw
2. Sabai grass
3. Bagasse
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) 2&3 only
d) All the above
15. Polavaram reservoir being built to interlink Godavari and Krishna extends to which
among the following states
1. Odisha
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Telangana
4. Chhattisgarh
Which of the following statements given above is/ are correct?
a) 1&2 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 1&3 only
d) All the above
16. With reference to major ports of India, considered the following statements.
1. Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of major ports in India
2. All the coastal states of India have a major port
3. Jawaharlal Nehru report is the largest container port in India
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1&3 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 1,2&3
d) None of the above
17. India is the leading producer of which among the following minerals.
1. Mica
2. Tin
3. Platinum
Which of the following statements given above is/ are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1&3
d) None of the above
18. Different approaches have been proposed to measure human development. Which
among the following approaches is given by the famous Professor Amartya Sen
a) Income approach
b) Capability approach
c) Basic needs approach
d) None of the above
19. Which among the following national waterways lies only in one state
1. National waterway – 2
2. National waterway – 3
3. National waterway – 5
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1only
b) 1&2 only
c) 3&2 only
d) None of the above
20. The global wage report is released by which of the following institutions?
a) World economic forum
b) International labour organisation
c) World trade organisation
d) International monetary fund
21. Kambala seen the news, is ?
a) A puppetary theatre tradition of Karnataka
b) An animal buffalo race in coastal districts of South India
c) A fabric that recently received a GI tag from Andhra Pradesh
d) An annual dance festival of Tripura
22. Silvopastoral system is a method associated with
a) Irrigation system
b) Bee keeping
c) Silk production
d) Agro forestry
23. if you travel by road from Kerala to Andhra Pradesh, which crop cultivation are you most
likely to see on red literate soil
a) Cotton
b) Groundnut
c) Sugar cane
d) Cashew nut
24. Which among the following pair is correct
1. Milpa : Brazil
2. Ladang : Malaysia
3. Jhumming : India
4. Roca : Mexico
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1,2&3
b) 2&3
c) 1&4
d) All the above
25. Arrange the following greenhouse gases in the increasing order of the global warming
potential.
1) Carbon dioxide
2) Nitrous oxide
3) Methane
4) Sulfur hexa uoride
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1-2-3-4
b) 1-3-2-4
c) 3-1-2-4
d) 4-3-2-1
26. With reference to Agricultural produce market committee( APMC), consider the following
statements
1) They are set up by the central government to have a uniform market for agriculture
produce
2) They are responsible for ensuring transparency in pricing system and transactions
taking place in market area
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both1&2
d) Neither1 nor2
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27. Which of the following is/are largest produce of Andhra Pradesh in India?
1. Oil palm
2. Banana
3. Egg production
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1 only
b) 1&3 only
c) 2&3 only
d) All the above
28. Which among the following Andhra Pradesh announced MSP for horticulture crops for
the rst time in the country.
1. Turmeric
2. Banana
3. Chilies
4. Sweet orange
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1,3,4 only
b) 2,4 only
c) 2,3,4 only
d) All the above
29. Which of the following sectors belong to the primary sector?
1. Fishing
2. Cotton textile
3. Mining
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4. Forestry
5. Carpet making
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 & 3& 4 only
b) 2 & 5 only
c) 3 & 5 only
d) All the above
30. Which among the following is/ are the push factors for migration to urban areas?
1. Availability of regular and high wages
2. Better health facilities
3. High population pressure on land in rural area
select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1&2
b) 1 only
c) 3 only
d) All the above
31. Bailadila mines, Mayurbanj mines, chitradurga mines are related to which of the
following minerals?
a) Nickel
b) Copper
c) Manganese
d) Iron ore
32. Which of the following statements regarding golden quadrilateral is/ are correct?
1. It is India’s largest and longest railway connectivity project
2. It connects the cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai
Which of the following statements given above is/ are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1&2
d) None of the above
33. Consider the following.
1. Polymer
2. Elastomer
3. Synthetic bre
4. Surfactants
Which of the above part of petro chemical industries?
a) 1&4only
b) 2&3 only
c) 1&3 only
d) All the above
34. With reference to the solar system, which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. All the planets orbit around the sun encounter – clockwise direction
2. All other planets have density less than that of earth
Select the Correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 only
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b) 2 only
c) 1&2
d) None of the above
35. Which among the following is are the features of Himalyan rivers?
1. Rivers with xed courses and well adjusted Valley
2. Young rivers with large basins
3. Perineal rivers receiving water from glaciers
select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1&3 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 3 only
d) All the above
36. With reference to the variety of silk found in India consider the following pairs.
1. Dharmavaram : Andhra Pradesh
2. Tasar : Jharkhand
3. Muga : Assam
4. Eri : Meghalaya
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
a) 1,3&4
b) 1,2&4
c) 2&4
d) All the above
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37. Which of the following naturally occurring phenomena may cause air-pollution?
1. Wind erosion
2. Forest res
3. Volcanic eruption
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 1&2 only
c) 1&3 only
d) All the above
38. With reference to Truck Farming, consider the following statements.
1. It involves growing of food crops on Trucks which are transported to irrigated areas.
2. It is done in region which specialise only in farming of vegetables
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1&2
d) None of the above
39. Andhra Pradesh, Kharif season 2022–2023 area under food grains is
a) 20.46 [Link]
b) 19.13 [Link]
c) 21.27 [Link]
d) 14.41 [Link]
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40. Which of the following are tributaries of Penna river
1. Chitravati
2. Panchganga
3. Kunderu
4. Indravati
Which of the following statements given above is /are correct?
a) 1 & 3 only
b) 2 &3 only
c) All the above
d) None of the above
41. Which, among the following ranges forms the meeting point of eastern and western
Ghats
a) Nilgiri Hills
b) Satmala Hills
c) Nallamala Hills
d) Javadi Hills
42. Consider the following statements.
1. Bhangar old alluvium, and is composed of calcareous deposits called kankar
2. Khadar is younger deposits of the ood plains and is fertile
Which of the following statements given above is /are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1&2
d) None of the above
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43. Consider the following statements.
1. The thickness of the crust, various under the oceanic and continental area
2. The outer core is in solid state while the inner core is in a liquid state
3. The asthenosphere extent up to 2900 km below the earth surface
Which of the following statements given above is/ are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1&2 only
c) 1&2&3
d) None of the above
44. Which one of the following Ramsar sites is man made?
a) Rudrasagar lake
b) Chilka lake
c) Loktak lake
d) Bhoj wetland
45. The government of Andhra Pradesh has proposed a new international Green eld airport
at
a) Vizaianagaram
b) Visakhapatnam
c) Ananthapuram
d) Guntur
46. Which of the following are Buddhist tourism places in Andhra Pradesh?
1. Bhavikonda
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2. Bojjanakonda
3. Undavalli
4. Nagarjunakonda
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1&3 only
b) 2&3 only
c) 1&3 only
d) All the above
47. Among the following cities, which one lies on a latitude closest to the Tropic of Cancer.
a) Kolkata
b) Nashik
c) Ahmedabad
d) Gwalior
48. Which one of the following pairs of islands are separated from each other by 9°
channel?
a) Maldives and Minicoy
b) Nicobar and Sumatra
c) Andaman and Nicobar
d) Sumatra and Java
49. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Krishna district stood rst among all districts in urban population in Andhra Pradesh
2. West Godavari district tops literacy rate according to 2011 census in Andhra Pradesh
3. Rishi Konda Beach in Visakhapatnam is a blue ag beach in Andhra Pradesh.
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Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 2&3 only
b) 1&2 only
c) All the above
d) None of the above
50. Which among the following is correctly paired Railway zones - Headquarters.
a) Central central - Bhuvaneswar
b) South Central - Mumbai
c) Southern railway - Chennai
d) East Coast Railway - Kolkata
