NTSE SAT Geography Papers 12

NTSE SAT Geography Papers 12

This is NTSE SAT Geography Papers 12.. There are 15 questions in this test with each question having around four answer choices.

Questions & Answers

1
Assertion (A): The El Nino, a cold ocean current flows along the coast of Peru during Christmas. Reason (R): The presence of the El Nino leads to an increase in sea-surface temperatures and weakening of the trade winds in the region.
  • A
    A is true and R is false.
  • B
    A is false and R is true.
    Correct
  • C
    Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
  • D
    Both A and R are true and R explains. A.
2
Assertion (A): Air temperature decreases from the equator towards the poles. Reason (R): As one move from the sea level to higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases.
  • A
    A is true and R is false.
  • B
    Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
    Correct
  • C
    Both A and R are true and R explains. A.
  • D
    A is false and R is true.
3
Match List-I (local name of shifting cultivation) with List-II (States/Region) and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Local name of shifting) A. Dahiya B. Kumari C. Bringa D. Kuruwa List II (State/ Region) I. Jharkhand II. Madhya Pradesh III. Odisha IV. Western Ghats
  • A
    A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
  • B
    A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
    Correct
  • C
    A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
  • D
    A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
4
Assertion (A): Most nuclear power stations in India have been constructed near sources of water. Reason (R): Nuclear power stations require a great quantity of water cooling purposes.
  • A
    A is false and R is true
  • B
    A is true and R is false
  • C
    Both A and R are true and R explains A.
    Correct
  • D
    Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
5
Assertion (A): Peninsular rocks contain many reserves of coal, metallic minerals, mica and many other non-metallic minerals. Reason (R) :Sedimentary rocks on the western and eastern flanks of the peninsula, in Gujarat and Assam have most of the ferrous minerals.
  • A
    Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R explains A.
  • C
    A is true and R is false
    Correct
  • D
    A is false and R is true
6
Which one of the following states has common borders with the least number of countries?
  • A
    Uttarakhand
    Correct
  • B
    Sikkim
  • C
    West Bengal
  • D
    Arunachal Pradesh
7
Match List-I (Rivers) with List-II (National Waterways) and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Rivers) A. Ganga B. Brahmaputra C. Godavari and Krishna D. Mahanadi and Brahmani List II (National Waterways) I. National Waterway No. 4 II. National Waterway No. 1 III. National Waterway No. 5 IV. National Waterway No. 2
  • A
    A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
    Correct
  • B
    A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
  • C
    A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
  • D
    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
8
Match List-I (Rivers) with List-II (Tributaries) and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Rivers) A. Godavari B. Ganga C. Krishna D. Brahamputra List II (Tributaries) I. Lihit II. Koyana III. Waingana IV. Son
  • A
    A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
  • B
    A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
    Correct
  • C
    A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  • D
    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
9
Arrange these hills/ranges from north to south direction I. Zuskar Range II. Shiwalik Range III. Karakoram Range IV. Ladakh Range
  • A
    IV, III, I, II
  • B
    III, I, IV, II
  • C
    I, II, III, IV
  • D
    II, IV, I, II
    Correct
10
Match List-I (Rivers) with List-II (Origin) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (River) A. Godavari B. Krishna C. Narmada D. Vaigai List II (Origin) I. Cardamom Hills II. Amarkantak Hills III. Nasik Hills IV. Mahabaleshwar
  • A
    A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
  • B
    A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
  • C
    A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
    Correct
  • D
    A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
11
Assertion (A): In India, most migrations have been from rural to urban areas. Reason (R): The urban areas offer greater employment opportunities and better living conditions.
  • A
    A is true and R is false
  • B
    A is false and R is true
  • C
    Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
  • D
    Both A and R are true and R explains A
    Correct
12
Arrange these hills from west to east direction A. Khasi hills B. Garo hills C. Naga hills D. Jaintia Range
  • A
    C, A, B, D
  • B
    D, B, A, C
  • C
    A, B, C, D
  • D
    B, A, D, C
    Correct
13
Assertion (A): The Earth does not receive an equal amount of solar energy at all latitudes. Reason (R): As one goes from low altitude to high altitude temperature decreases because atmosphere becomes less dense.
  • A
    A is true and R is false
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R explains A
  • C
    A is false and R is true
  • D
    Both A and R are true but R does not explain A
    Correct
14
Match the vegetation zones in Column -I with the associated mean annual average temperature (in degree Celsius) in Column-II. Column-I A Tropical B Sub-tropical C Temperate D Alpine Column -II I. \(17^\circ C\) to \(24^\circ C\) II. Above \(24^\circ C\) III. \(7^\circ C\)to \(17^\circ C\) IV. Below \(7^\circ C\)
  • A
    A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
  • B
    A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
    Correct
  • C
    A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
  • D
    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
15
Match the given crops with their major producing areas shown on the map of India. A. Wheat B. Coffee C. Rice D. Tea
Question 15 figure 1
  • A
    A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
  • B
    A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
  • C
    A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
    Correct
  • D
    A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II