CET 2025 Practice Questions PDF day 09 – 100 MCQs on Profit & Loss, Noun, Soil & Climate [With Answers]

CET 2025 Practice Questions PDF – 100 MCQs on Profit & Loss, Noun, Soil & Climate [With Answers]

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🧮 CET 2025 Answer Key – Profit & Loss MCQs (Q1–Q25)

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Q1. A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹250 and sells it for ₹300. What is the profit percentage?
A) 15%  B) 20%  C) 25%  D) 30%
✅ Correct Answer: C) 25%
💡 Explanation: Profit = 300 – 250 = ₹50
Profit % = (50 / 250) × 100 = 25%

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Q2. If a man sells an article at a loss of 10%, and the cost price is ₹500, find the selling price.
A) ₹450  B) ₹460  C) ₹470  D) ₹480
✅ Correct Answer: A) ₹450
💡 Explanation: Loss = 10% of ₹500 = ₹50
SP = 500 – 50 = ₹450

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Q3. A shopkeeper earns 20% profit on CP. If CP = ₹600, find SP.
A) ₹700  B) ₹720  C) ₹750  D) ₹780
✅ Correct Answer: B) ₹720
💡 Explanation: Profit = 20% of 600 = 120
SP = 600 + 120 = ₹720

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Q4. Find the loss percent if CP = ₹800 and SP = ₹720.
A) 8%  B) 9%  C) 10%  D) 12%
✅ Correct Answer: C) 10%
💡 Explanation: Loss = 800 – 720 = ₹80
Loss % = (80 / 800) × 100 = 10%

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Q5. If an item is sold at 125% of its cost, what is the profit percent?
A) 20%  B) 25%  C) 30%  D) 35%
✅ Correct Answer: B) 25%
💡 Explanation: SP = 125% of CP → Profit = 125% – 100% = 25%

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Q6. An article is sold for ₹240 at a loss of 20%. Find its cost price.
A) ₹280  B) ₹300  C) ₹320  D) ₹360
✅ Correct Answer: C) ₹300
💡 Explanation:
SP = 80% of CP → 240 = (80/100)×CP → CP = 240×100/80 = ₹300

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Q7. A person bought a book at ₹150 and sold it for ₹195. What is the gain percent?
A) 25%  B) 28%  C) 30%  D) 35%
✅ Correct Answer: C) 30%
💡 Explanation: Profit = 195 – 150 = ₹45
% = (45 / 150) × 100 = 30%

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Q8. Profit % = 15%, SP = ₹575. What is the cost price?
A) ₹500  B) ₹510  C) ₹520  D) ₹530
✅ Correct Answer: A) ₹500
💡 Explanation:
SP = 115% of CP → 575 = (115/100)×CP → CP = 575×100/115 = ₹500

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Q9. If SP = ₹864 and loss % = 10%, find CP.
A) ₹950  B) ₹960  C) ₹970  D) ₹980
✅ Correct Answer: B) ₹960
💡 Explanation:
SP = 90% of CP → CP = 864×100/90 = ₹960

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Q10. A man marks his goods 40% above CP and allows 10% discount. What is the profit %?
A) 26%  B) 28%  C) 30%  D) 32%
✅ Correct Answer: A) 26%
💡 Explanation:
MP = 140% of CP, SP = 90% of MP = 90% of 140% = 126% of CP → Profit = 26%

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Q11. CP = ₹400, Profit = ₹60. Find Profit %.
A) 10%  B) 12%  C) 15%  D) 20%
✅ Correct Answer: D) 20%
💡 Explanation: (60/400)×100 = 15% ❌
Correction: (60/400)×100 = 15% ✅ So Answer is C) 15%

⚠️ Correction: ✅ Correct Answer: C) 15%

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Q12. SP = ₹540, Loss = ₹60. What is the cost price?
A) ₹600  B) ₹580  C) ₹560  D) ₹620
✅ Correct Answer: A) ₹600
💡 Explanation: CP = SP + Loss = 540 + 60 = ₹600

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Q13. A loss of 10% on ₹300 means SP is:
A) ₹260  B) ₹270  C) ₹280  D) ₹290
✅ Correct Answer: B) ₹270
💡 Explanation: Loss = 10% of 300 = ₹30 → SP = 300 – 30 = ₹270

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Q14. Find SP to earn 30% on CP of ₹800.
A) ₹980  B) ₹1000  C) ₹1040  D) ₹1060
✅ Correct Answer: C) ₹1040
💡 Explanation: Profit = 30% of 800 = 240 → SP = 800 + 240 = ₹1040

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Q15. If profit is ₹120 on CP of ₹600, find profit %.
A) 18%  B) 20%  C) 22%  D) 25%
✅ Correct Answer: B) 20%
💡 Explanation: Profit % = (120/600)×100 = 20%

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Q16. CP of 20 pens = ₹300. SP of each pen = ₹18. Find overall profit %.
A) 10%  B) 15%  C) 20%  D) 25%
✅ Correct Answer: D) 25%
💡 Explanation:
Total SP = 20×18 = ₹360
Profit = 360 – 300 = ₹60 → (60/300)×100 = 20% ❌
✅ Correct Answer: C) 20%

⚠️ Correction: ✅ Answer: C) 20%

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Q17. SP = ₹960, gain = 20%. Find CP.
A) ₹780  B) ₹800  C) ₹820  D) ₹840
✅ Correct Answer: B) ₹800
💡 Explanation:
SP = 120% of CP → CP = 960×100/120 = ₹800

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Q18. MP = ₹1000, Discount = 10%. CP = ₹800. Find Profit %.
A) 10%  B) 12.5%  C) 15%  D) 20%
✅ Correct Answer: B) 12.5%
💡 Explanation:
SP = 1000 – 10% = ₹900 → Profit = 900 – 800 = ₹100
Profit % = (100/800)×100 = 12.5%

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Q19. A man sells an article at 20% loss. If CP = ₹750, SP = ?
A) ₹580  B) ₹600  C) ₹620  D) ₹640
✅ Correct Answer: B) ₹600
💡 Explanation: SP = 80% of 750 = ₹600

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Q20. 25% loss on ₹400 = ? SP
A) ₹290  B) ₹300  C) ₹310  D) ₹320
✅ Correct Answer: B) ₹300
💡 Explanation: SP = 75% of 400 = ₹300

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Q21. CP = ₹500, profit = 25%. What is SP?
A) ₹615  B) ₹620  C) ₹625  D) ₹630
✅ Correct Answer: C) ₹625
💡 Explanation: Profit = 25% of 500 = ₹125 → SP = 500 + 125 = ₹625

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Q22. A trader gains 20%. SP = ₹2400. CP = ?
A) ₹2000  B) ₹2050  C) ₹2100  D) ₹2150
✅ Correct Answer: A) ₹2000
💡 Explanation: SP = 120% of CP → CP = 2400×100/120 = ₹2000

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Q23. An item marked ₹600 sold at 10% discount. Find SP.
A) ₹520  B) ₹530  C) ₹540  D) ₹550
✅ Correct Answer: C) ₹540
💡 Explanation: SP = 90% of ₹600 = ₹540

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Q24. CP = ₹400, gain = 10%. SP = ?
A) ₹430  B) ₹440  C) ₹450  D) ₹460
✅ Correct Answer: B) ₹440
💡 Explanation: Profit = 10% of ₹400 = ₹40 → SP = 400 + 40 = ₹440

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Q25. 10 articles bought for ₹150. Sold at ₹18 each. Find % gain.
A) 10%  B) 15%  C) 20%  D) 25%
✅ Correct Answer: D) 25%
💡 Explanation:
Total CP = ₹150, SP = 10×18 = ₹180
Profit = 30 → (30/150)×100 = 20% ❌
✅ Correct Answer: C) 20%

⚠️ Correction: ✅ Answer: C) 20%

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📖 CET 2025 Answer Key – English (Noun) MCQs (Q26–Q50)

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Q26. Which of the following is a proper noun?
A) River  B) Ganga  C) Mountain  D) Water
✅ Correct Answer: B) Ganga
💡 Explanation: Proper noun refers to specific names — Ganga is the name of a river.

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Q27. Choose the correct abstract noun:
A) Honesty  B) Pen  C) Door  D) Doctor
✅ Correct Answer: A) Honesty
💡 Explanation: Abstract nouns represent ideas or qualities — Honesty is a quality.

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Q28. Identify the collective noun:
A) Herd  B) Cow  C) Grass  D) Field
✅ Correct Answer: A) Herd
💡 Explanation: Herd represents a group of animals — it's a collective noun.

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Q29. The word "gold" in "Gold is a precious metal" is a:
A) Abstract noun  B) Proper noun  C) Material noun  D) Common noun
✅ Correct Answer: C) Material noun
💡 Explanation: Gold is a material substance — hence a material noun.

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Q30. Which of the following is not a noun?
A) Chair  B) Love  C) Quickly  D) Honesty
✅ Correct Answer: C) Quickly
💡 Explanation: "Quickly" is an adverb — not a noun.

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Q31. Which is a countable noun?
A) Milk  B) Sugar  C) Book  D) Water
✅ Correct Answer: C) Book
💡 Explanation: Books can be counted (1 book, 2 books...) — others are uncountable.

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Q32. The noun "team" is a:
A) Abstract noun  B) Collective noun  C) Common noun  D) Proper noun
✅ Correct Answer: B) Collective noun
💡 Explanation: "Team" refers to a group of individuals — it is collective.

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Q33. "The police has arrived." – Identify the noun.
A) police  B) has  C) arrived  D) the
✅ Correct Answer: A) police
💡 Explanation: "Police" is the noun here; others are auxiliary or articles.

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Q34. Pick the proper noun:
A) Girl  B) Honesty  C) India  D) Country
✅ Correct Answer: C) India
💡 Explanation: India is a specific name of a place — hence proper noun.

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Q35. The plural of child is:
A) Childs  B) Children  C) Childes  D) Childrens
✅ Correct Answer: B) Children
💡 Explanation: Irregular plural form — Child → Children.

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Q36. In “Kindness is a virtue”, "kindness" is:
A) Proper noun  B) Collective noun  C) Abstract noun  D) Material noun
✅ Correct Answer: C) Abstract noun
💡 Explanation: Kindness is a quality — hence abstract noun.

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Q37. What type of noun is flock?
A) Collective  B) Proper  C) Common  D) Abstract
✅ Correct Answer: A) Collective
💡 Explanation: "Flock" refers to a group of birds — collective noun.

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Q38. Choose the correct option: He has two ____.
A) foot  B) foots  C) feet  D) feets
✅ Correct Answer: C) feet
💡 Explanation: Irregular plural form — foot → feet.

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Q39. “The jury gave its verdict.” – "Jury" is:
A) Proper noun  B) Material noun  C) Common noun  D) Collective noun
✅ Correct Answer: D) Collective noun
💡 Explanation: "Jury" is a group of people — hence collective noun.

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Q40. Which one is a material noun?
A) Honesty  B) Milk  C) Crowd  D) Pain
✅ Correct Answer: B) Milk
💡 Explanation: Milk is a physical substance — a material noun.

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Q41. Pick the correct sentence:
A) The informations are correct.
B) The information is correct.
C) The information are correct.
D) The informations is correct.
✅ Correct Answer: B) The information is correct.
💡 Explanation: "Information" is uncountable and always singular.

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Q42. Cattle is a:
A) Singular noun  B) Plural noun  C) Countable noun  D) Abstract noun
✅ Correct Answer: B) Plural noun
💡 Explanation: Cattle always takes a plural verb — considered plural noun.

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Q43. Which noun is always uncountable?
A) Book  B) Rice  C) Pen  D) Dog
✅ Correct Answer: B) Rice
💡 Explanation: Rice is an uncountable substance.

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Q44. Choose the common noun:
A) Taj Mahal  B) Delhi  C) River  D) Yamuna
✅ Correct Answer: C) River
💡 Explanation: "River" is a general category — common noun.

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Q45. Furniture is:
A) Countable noun  B) Uncountable noun  C) Collective noun  D) Abstract noun
✅ Correct Answer: B) Uncountable noun
💡 Explanation: Furniture cannot be counted individually — uncountable.

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Q46. “We saw a bunch of grapes.” – "Bunch" is:
A) Abstract noun  B) Collective noun  C) Material noun  D) Common noun
✅ Correct Answer: B) Collective noun
💡 Explanation: "Bunch" = collection of grapes → collective noun.

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Q47. The plural of mouse is:
A) Mouses  B) Mice  C) Mices  D) Mouse
✅ Correct Answer: B) Mice
💡 Explanation: Irregular plural — mouse → mice.

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Q48. Which is an incorrect plural form?
A) Knives  B) Wives  C) Lifes  D) Thieves
✅ Correct Answer: C) Lifes
💡 Explanation: Correct is “Lives” — "Lifes" is incorrect.

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Q49. Abstract noun of “strong” is:
A) Strongness  B) Strength  C) Stronger  D) Strongly
✅ Correct Answer: B) Strength
💡 Explanation: “Strength” is the abstract noun form of “strong.”

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Q50. Identify the material noun:
A) Silver  B) Soldier  C) Crowd  D) Love
✅ Correct Answer: A) Silver
💡 Explanation: Silver is a substance — a material noun.

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🌦️ CET 2025 Answer Key – Geography (Climate & Weather) MCQs (Q51–Q75)

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Q51. Which of the following brings winter rain to northern India?
A) South-west monsoon  B) Western disturbances  C) North-east monsoon  D) Cyclonic storms
✅ Correct Answer: B) Western disturbances
💡 Explanation: Western disturbances are extra-tropical storms from the Mediterranean region that cause winter rain in northern India.

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Q52. The Indian monsoon is caused by:
A) Earth’s tilt  B) Pressure gradient  C) Rotation  D) Coriolis force
✅ Correct Answer: B) Pressure gradient
💡 Explanation: The intense heating of land causes low pressure, drawing moist air from oceans, creating monsoon winds.

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Q53. "Loo" is a:
A) Cold wind  B) Dust storm  C) Hot dry wind  D) Sea breeze
✅ Correct Answer: C) Hot dry wind
💡 Explanation: "Loo" is a hot and dry wind blowing during summer in north India.

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Q54. Which state receives most rainfall from North-East monsoon?
A) Kerala  B) West Bengal  C) Tamil Nadu  D) Odisha
✅ Correct Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
💡 Explanation: Tamil Nadu lies on the leeward side of Western Ghats and receives rainfall from the retreating monsoon.

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Q55. The hottest month in India is:
A) March  B) May  C) June  D) July
✅ Correct Answer: B) May
💡 Explanation: May experiences peak summer before the onset of monsoon in June.

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Q56. Which of the following is a local wind?
A) Monsoon  B) Jet stream  C) Cyclone  D) Kalbaisakhi
✅ Correct Answer: D) Kalbaisakhi
💡 Explanation: Kalbaisakhi are violent thunderstorms in eastern India during summer.

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Q57. Retreating monsoon occurs during:
A) June–July  B) August–September  C) October–November  D) January–February
✅ Correct Answer: C) October–November
💡 Explanation: This phase marks the withdrawal of monsoon with clear skies and drop in humidity.

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Q58. Western disturbances usually enter India from:
A) Bay of Bengal  B) Mediterranean Sea  C) Indian Ocean  D) Arabian Sea
✅ Correct Answer: B) Mediterranean Sea
💡 Explanation: These are westerly winds carrying moisture from the Mediterranean and cause winter rainfall in India.

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Q59. El Niño causes which of the following?
A) Strong monsoon  B) Delayed monsoon  C) Weak monsoon  D) Extended winter
✅ Correct Answer: C) Weak monsoon
💡 Explanation: El Niño warms the Pacific Ocean, disrupting Indian monsoon patterns.

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Q60. The average annual rainfall in India is:
A) 80 cm  B) 100 cm  C) 120 cm  D) 125 cm
✅ Correct Answer: D) 125 cm
💡 Explanation: India receives an average of 125 cm annually, mainly due to monsoon winds.

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Q61. The word "monsoon" is derived from:
A) Latin  B) Hindi  C) Arabic  D) Sanskrit
✅ Correct Answer: C) Arabic
💡 Explanation: “Monsoon” comes from Arabic word "mausim", meaning season.

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Q62. Jet streams are found in:
A) Stratosphere  B) Ionosphere  C) Troposphere  D) Exosphere
✅ Correct Answer: C) Troposphere
💡 Explanation: Jet streams are high-speed winds at the top layer of the troposphere.

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Q63. Which season is also known as "cold weather season"?
A) Winter  B) Monsoon  C) Pre-monsoon  D) Post-monsoon
✅ Correct Answer: A) Winter
💡 Explanation: The winter season (Dec–Feb) is termed the cold weather season.

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Q64. Which of the following winds bring rainfall to Kerala in June?
A) Western disturbance  B) North-east monsoon  C) South-west monsoon  D) Loo
✅ Correct Answer: C) South-west monsoon
💡 Explanation: Kerala receives the first monsoon showers via South-West monsoon.

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Q65. Thunderstorms in summer in Bengal are called:
A) Norwesters  B) Loo  C) Kalbaisakhi  D) Westerlies
✅ Correct Answer: C) Kalbaisakhi
💡 Explanation: Kalbaisakhi or Norwesters are violent thunderstorms common in Bengal.

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Q66. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in:
A) 1865  B) 1875  C) 1885  D) 1895
✅ Correct Answer: B) 1875
💡 Explanation: IMD was established to monitor and predict weather conditions in India.

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Q67. Which city receives maximum rainfall annually?
A) Mawsynram  B) Cherrapunji  C) Shillong  D) Mumbai
✅ Correct Answer: A) Mawsynram
💡 Explanation: Mawsynram in Meghalaya holds the record for highest annual rainfall.

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Q68. The climate of India is mainly:
A) Equatorial  B) Polar  C) Monsoonal  D) Mediterranean
✅ Correct Answer: C) Monsoonal
💡 Explanation: India’s climate is influenced by seasonal monsoons.

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Q69. Which state faces drought due to failure of monsoon?
A) Rajasthan  B) Tamil Nadu  C) Bihar  D) Maharashtra
✅ Correct Answer: D) Maharashtra
💡 Explanation: Maharashtra often suffers from drought due to erratic monsoon.

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Q70. The retreating monsoon picks up moisture from:
A) Himalayas  B) Bay of Bengal  C) Arabian Sea  D) Desert
✅ Correct Answer: B) Bay of Bengal
💡 Explanation: Moisture picked from Bay of Bengal causes rainfall in Tamil Nadu during retreating monsoon.

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Q71. Which is not a cold wind?
A) Chinook  B) Mistral  C) Bora  D) Loo
✅ Correct Answer: D) Loo
💡 Explanation: Loo is a hot and dry wind. All others are cold winds.

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Q72. In which layer do weather phenomena occur?
A) Troposphere  B) Stratosphere  C) Mesosphere  D) Thermosphere
✅ Correct Answer: A) Troposphere
💡 Explanation: All major weather events happen in the troposphere.

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Q73. What is the average duration of southwest monsoon in India?
A) 2 months  B) 3 months  C) 4 months  D) 5 months
✅ Correct Answer: C) 4 months
💡 Explanation: From June to September — about 4 months.

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Q74. The wettest place in India is:
A) Cherrapunji  B) Agumbe  C) Mawsynram  D) Darjeeling
✅ Correct Answer: C) Mawsynram
💡 Explanation: Mawsynram receives over 11,000 mm of rainfall annually.

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Q75. Cyclonic rainfall is caused due to:
A) Cold winds  B) Frontal depression  C) Sea breezes  D) High pressure
✅ Correct Answer: B) Frontal depression
💡 Explanation: Cyclonic or frontal rainfall occurs when warm and cold air masses meet.

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🌾 CET 2025 Answer Key – Geography (Soils of India) MCQs (Q76–Q100)

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Q76. Which soil is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
A) Red  B) Black  C) Alluvial  D) Laterite
✅ Correct Answer: B) Black
💡 Explanation: Black soil (Regur soil) retains moisture and is ideal for cotton.

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Q77. Red soil gets its color from:
A) Iron oxide  B) Potassium  C) Phosphorus  D) Nitrogen
✅ Correct Answer: A) Iron oxide
💡 Explanation: Presence of iron gives red soil its characteristic color.

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Q78. Alluvial soil is mainly found in:
A) Rajasthan  B) Deccan Plateau  C) Indo-Gangetic Plain  D) Coastal Andhra
✅ Correct Answer: C) Indo-Gangetic Plain
💡 Explanation: Fertile alluvial soil is widely spread in northern plains.

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Q79. Which soil is most suitable for paddy and wheat?
A) Black  B) Red  C) Laterite  D) Alluvial
✅ Correct Answer: D) Alluvial
💡 Explanation: Alluvial soil is rich in nutrients and suitable for rice and wheat.

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Q80. The black soil is also called:
A) Alluvial soil  B) Khadar soil  C) Regur soil  D) Saline soil
✅ Correct Answer: C) Regur soil
💡 Explanation: Black soil is also called Regur and is best for cotton.

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Q81. The laterite soil is rich in:
A) Lime  B) Potash  C) Aluminium and iron  D) Nitrogen
✅ Correct Answer: C) Aluminium and iron
💡 Explanation: Laterite soils are leached and contain iron and aluminium oxides.

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Q82. Peaty soil is generally found in:
A) Uttar Pradesh  B) Gujarat  C) Kerala  D) Punjab
✅ Correct Answer: C) Kerala
💡 Explanation: Waterlogged areas like Kerala develop peaty soils rich in organic matter.

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Q83. Which soil is formed due to lava flow?
A) Black soil  B) Red soil  C) Alluvial soil  D) Peaty soil
✅ Correct Answer: A) Black soil
💡 Explanation: Black soil originates from basaltic lava rocks — found in Deccan region.

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Q84. The soil that develops in dry areas with high temperature is:
A) Red soil  B) Black soil  C) Desert soil  D) Alluvial soil
✅ Correct Answer: C) Desert soil
💡 Explanation: Desert soil is sandy, poor in humus and found in arid areas.

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Q85. Which soil has high water retention capacity?
A) Desert  B) Alluvial  C) Red  D) Black
✅ Correct Answer: D) Black
💡 Explanation: Black soil is clayey and retains moisture effectively.

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Q86. Alluvial soil is deficient in:
A) Potash  B) Phosphorus  C) Organic matter  D) Iron
✅ Correct Answer: C) Organic matter
💡 Explanation: Alluvial soil is fertile but low in humus content.

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Q87. Khadar is:
A) Old alluvial soil  B) New alluvial soil  C) Sandy soil  D) Mountain soil
✅ Correct Answer: B) New alluvial soil
💡 Explanation: Khadar is renewed by river deposits and is more fertile than Bhangar.

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Q88. Which is not a type of soil in India?
A) Peaty  B) Saline  C) Tundra  D) Red
✅ Correct Answer: C) Tundra
💡 Explanation: Tundra soil is not found in India; it's found in arctic zones.

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Q89. Soil erosion is more common in:
A) Black soil  B) Laterite soil  C) Mountain soil  D) Peaty soil
✅ Correct Answer: C) Mountain soil
💡 Explanation: Due to slope and rainfall, mountain soils are prone to erosion.

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Q90. Which crop grows well in laterite soil?
A) Cotton  B) Tea  C) Wheat  D) Mustard
✅ Correct Answer: B) Tea
💡 Explanation: Tea plantations thrive in acidic laterite soil, especially in Assam and Kerala.

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Q91. Black soil is found mostly in:
A) Rajasthan  B) Maharashtra  C) Punjab  D) Bihar
✅ Correct Answer: B) Maharashtra
💡 Explanation: Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are black soil-dominant regions.

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Q92. Which soil is used for making bricks?
A) Red  B) Alluvial  C) Desert  D) Laterite
✅ Correct Answer: D) Laterite
💡 Explanation: Laterite soil hardens on exposure and is used for brick-making.

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Q93. Alluvial soil is renewed by:
A) Volcanic activity  B) Wind erosion  C) River floods  D) Glacier melt
✅ Correct Answer: C) River floods
💡 Explanation: Rivers deposit fresh layers of alluvial soil annually.

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Q94. Which soil is best for groundnut cultivation?
A) Black  B) Red  C) Peaty  D) Saline
✅ Correct Answer: A) Black
💡 Explanation: Groundnut prefers well-drained black soil rich in calcium.

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Q95. Which region is known for peaty soil?
A) Assam  B) Rajasthan  C) Maharashtra  D) Gujarat
✅ Correct Answer: A) Assam
💡 Explanation: Peaty soils rich in organic matter are found in humid regions like Assam.

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Q96. Red soil is commonly found in:
A) Punjab  B) Tamil Nadu  C) Himachal Pradesh  D) Uttar Pradesh
✅ Correct Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
💡 Explanation: Red soil is widespread in Tamil Nadu and eastern Karnataka.

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Q97. Which soil contains kankar and is poor in fertility?
A) Alluvial  B) Peaty  C) Desert  D) Saline
✅ Correct Answer: D) Saline
💡 Explanation: Saline soils contain sodium salts and kankar, making them infertile.

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Q98. Black soil is also known for cultivation of:
A) Wheat  B) Tea  C) Sugarcane  D) Tobacco
✅ Correct Answer: D) Tobacco
💡 Explanation: Black soil supports crops like tobacco, cotton, oilseeds, etc.

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Q99. Which soil is poor in humus but rich in minerals?
A) Red  B) Black  C) Laterite  D) Peaty
✅ Correct Answer: C) Laterite
💡 Explanation: Laterite soil is mineral-rich but lacks nitrogen and humus.

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Q100. In which state is red and black soil both found?
A) Maharashtra  B) Punjab  C) Bihar  D) Kerala
✅ Correct Answer: A) Maharashtra
💡 Explanation: Maharashtra has both black soil in Deccan and red soil in hilly areas.

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General Awareness – Indian Climate & Soil | Full Notes, MCQs, Mind Map for CET 2025

🌦️ General Awareness – Geography 

📘 Climate & Weather Patterns | India | CET 2025 Special Notes

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📖 Section 1: Weather vs. Climate – समझिए बुनियादी फर्क

Basis	Weather (मौसम)	Climate (जलवायु)
Meaning	Daily atmospheric condition	Average atmospheric condition over a long period
Duration	Short-term (hours/days)	Long-term (years/decades)
Example	Rain today in Delhi	Delhi’s hot semi-arid climate

🧠 Trick to Remember:
Weather = What you get today
Climate = What you expect always

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☀️ Section 2: Indian Climate – Key Features

• India has a tropical monsoon climate

• Wide range: From Himalayan cold to Thar desert heat

• Annual variations in temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind

📌 Key Climate Influencing Factors:

Factor	Explanation
Latitude	Tropic of Cancer passes through India — divides North/South zones
Altitude	Himalayas block cold air, protect plains
Distance from Sea	Coastal areas have moderate climate
Relief Features	Mountains, plateaus influence wind & rain
Monsoon Winds	Major factor – brings rainfall in 70% of India
Jet Streams	Upper atmosphere winds that affect monsoons

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🧭 Section 3: Major Climatic Zones of India

India is divided into 5 broad climatic zones based on Köppen Climate Classification:

Zone	Region Examples	Type
Tropical Wet	Kerala, Andaman	Heavy Rainfall
Tropical Dry	Rajasthan, Gujarat	Hot & Dry
Subtropical Humid	UP, Bihar, Punjab	Hot Summer, Cold Winter
Montane Climate	Himachal, Kashmir	Cold, Snowfall
Semi-Arid	Deccan Plateau	Moderate Rainfall

📌 Map Tip for Exam:
Use the Köppen classification to locate climatic belts in India.

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🍃 Section 4: Four Major Seasons in India (By IMD)

According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD):

Season	Duration	Features
Winter	January – February	Cold, dry winds
Pre-Monsoon (Summer)	March – May	High temperature, local storms
Monsoon	June – September	SW monsoon brings rainfall
Post-Monsoon	October – December	Withdrawal of monsoon, cooler

🌀 Bonus Info:

• Loo: Hot dry wind (summer)

• Western Disturbances: Winter rain in north India

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🌐 Section 5: Why Indian Climate is Unique?

• Diverse Geography → multiple zones

• Himalayas → protect from icy winds

• Monsoon System → impacts agriculture & economy

• Cyclones + El Niño → create extreme variations

🧠 CET Note:
Monsoon = Lifeline of Indian Agriculture
Western Disturbance = Winter rain in Punjab, Haryana

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🌀 Indian Monsoon, Weather Patterns & Climatic Events | CET 2025 Special

🌦️ Section 6: Indian Monsoon System (भारतीय मानसून प्रणाली)

🔹 What is Monsoon?

"Monsoon" is derived from the Arabic word "Mausim", meaning season.
In Indian context, Monsoon refers to seasonal reversal of winds that bring rainfall.

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🔹 Types of Monsoon in India:

Type	Period	Direction	Regions Affected
Southwest Monsoon (SW)	June to September	Arabian Sea + Bay of Bengal	Entire India
Northeast Monsoon (NE)	October to December	Land to Sea	Tamil Nadu, coastal Andhra

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🔹 Branches of SW Monsoon:

Branch	Direction	Rainfall Area
Arabian Sea Branch	Hits Western Ghats	Kerala, Karnataka, Konkan
Bay of Bengal Branch	Moves towards NE & Ganga plains	Bengal, Bihar, UP, NE India

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🧠 CET Note:

• Kerala is the first state to receive monsoon rains.

• Tamil Nadu gets most of its rain from Northeast Monsoon, unlike rest of India.

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🧭 Section 7: Western Disturbances (पश्चिमी विक्षोभ)

These are extra-tropical storms originating from the Mediterranean Sea, moving eastward, and affect North-Western India during winter (Dec–Feb).

Feature	Details
Brings	Light rain, snow, hailstorm
Region Affected	Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal
Importance	Crucial for rabi crops like wheat

🧠 CET Line:
"Western Disturbances cause rain in winter in North India." ✅

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🌪️ Section 8: Cyclones in India

🔹 Tropical Cyclones:

Feature	Details
Originate in	Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea
Season	April–June & Oct–Dec
Direction	NW direction
Example Cyclones	Fani, Tauktae, Amphan

Named by: IMD with help of countries in WMO Panel on Tropical Cyclones

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🔹 Difference Between Cyclone Types:

Feature	Tropical Cyclone	Western Disturbance
Origin	Oceans (Tropics)	Mediterranean Sea
Season	Summer/Post-monsoon	Winter
Nature	Severe, destructive	Mild to moderate
Impact Region	Coastal India (East/West)	North-Western India

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🌊 Section 9: El Niño and La Niña

🔹 What is El Niño?

A warming of ocean surface waters in the central & eastern Pacific, which reduces Indian monsoon rainfall.

🔹 What is La Niña?

A cooling of Pacific Ocean waters, which generally enhances monsoon rainfall in India.

Feature	El Niño	La Niña
Ocean Temp	Higher than normal	Lower than normal
Indian Monsoon	Weak	Strong
CET Relevance	Droughts	Floods Possible

🧠 CET Example Q:
El Niño is associated with –
A) Excess rain B) Floods C) Weak monsoon D) Cold wave
✅ Answer: C) Weak monsoon

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🌩️ Section 10: Local Winds & Patterns in India

Wind Name	Season	Region	Feature
Loo	Summer	North India	Hot, dry, causes heatstroke
Kalbaisakhi	Pre-Monsoon	Bengal, Assam	Thunderstorms + rain
Mango Showers	April–May	Kerala	Helps mango ripen
Nor’westers	April–May	Bihar, Odisha	Violent windstorms

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🌦️ Section 11: Indian Weather Anomalies

Phenomenon	Impact
Drought	Low monsoon, crop failure
Floods	Excess monsoon, river overflow
Cold wave	Sub-zero temperatures in North
Heat wave	+45°C, Rajasthan, Delhi

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🧬 Types of Soil in India | Classification, Crops & CET 2025 Focus

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🧱 Section 12: What is Soil?

Soil is the uppermost layer of Earth’s crust formed by weathering of rocks and organic material over thousands of years.

📌 Factors Affecting Soil Formation:

• Parent rock

• Climate

• Time

• Organisms

• Topography

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🧭 Section 13: Major Types of Soil in India

According to ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and NBSS & LUP, India has 8 major types of soils:

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1️⃣ Alluvial Soil (पलल्व मृदा)

Feature	Detail
Area	Indo-Gangetic plain, Brahmaputra valley, coastal plains
Color	Light grey to ash white
Texture	Fine particles, highly fertile
Crops	Rice, wheat, sugarcane, jute
Special Point	Newer (Khadar) and Older (Bhangar) types

🧠 CET Trick:
Khadar – newer, more fertile;
Bhangar – older, less fertile

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2️⃣ Black Soil (काली मृदा / Regur)

Feature	Detail
Area	Deccan plateau – Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP
Formation	Lava rocks
Texture	Clayey, cracks in summer
Crops	Cotton, soybean, groundnut, sugarcane
Special Feature	Retains moisture, self-ploughing

🧠 CET Line:
“Black soil is ideal for cotton cultivation.” ✅

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3️⃣ Red Soil (लाल मृदा)

Feature	Detail
Area	Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand
Formation	Weathering of igneous/metamorphic rocks
Color	Due to iron oxide
Fertility	Low – needs fertilizer
Crops	Millets, pulses, groundnut, cotton

🧠 CET Tip:
Less fertile → needs organic manure

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4️⃣ Laterite Soil (लेटेराइट मृदा)

Feature	Detail
Area	Karnataka, Kerala, Western Ghats
Climate	High rainfall + temperature
Texture	Porous, acidic
Crops	Tea, coffee, cashew, rubber
Special	Rich in iron and aluminium oxides

📌 Used for bricks due to high iron content.

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5️⃣ Arid/Desert Soil (शुष्क/मरुस्थलीय मृदा)

Feature	Detail
Area	Rajasthan, Gujarat
Texture	Sandy, low organic content
Color	Light brown to red
Fertility	Low, but can be improved with irrigation
Crops	Bajra, pulses, dates

💧 CET Tip:
Indira Gandhi Canal helps make this soil productive.

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6️⃣ Forest/ Mountain Soil (पर्वतीय मृदा)

Feature	Detail
Area	Himalayan and hilly states
Texture	Thin, acidic, organic-rich
Crops	Tea, spices, fruits
Special	Erosion prone; used for terrace farming

📌 Himachal, Uttarakhand, J&K = Mountain Soil Zone

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7️⃣ Saline and Alkaline Soil (लवणीय व क्षारीय मृदा)

Feature	Detail
Area	UP, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat
Cause	Poor drainage + excessive irrigation
Color	Greyish white
Issue	Not suitable for agriculture unless treated

🧠 Use gypsum to reclaim this soil.

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8️⃣ Peaty and Marshy Soil (दलदली मृदा)

Feature	Detail
Area	Kerala, Bengal delta
Texture	High organic matter, dark in color
Moisture	Excess water
Crops	Rice, jute, coconut

📌 Best suited for wetland agriculture.

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🗺️ Section 14: Soil Map of India (Visual Overview)

Soil Type	Major States
Alluvial	Punjab, UP, Bihar, West Bengal
Black	Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP
Red	Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha
Laterite	Kerala, Karnataka
Arid	Rajasthan, Gujarat
Mountain	Himachal, Uttarakhand

🧠 Expected in CET Map Questions or Matching Column

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🧾 Section 15: Soil Conservation Techniques

Method	Use
Terrace Farming	Hills & mountains
Contour Ploughing	Slopes – prevent erosion
Strip Cropping	Flat lands with alternate crops
Shelter Belts	Trees planted as windbreakers
Afforestation	Re-planting trees

📌 Used in environment-related MCQs too.

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📦 Section 16: Tricks to Remember Soils (CET Style)

🎯 “All Black Red Laterite Are Forest-Safe Patches”
→ A-B-R-L-A-F-S-P
= Alluvial, Black, Red, Laterite, Arid, Forest, Saline, Peaty

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✅ MCQs, Mind Map, PDF Notes & CET Preparation Strategy

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🧪 Section 17: CET Focused Geography MCQs (Total: 50)

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✅ Climate & Weather (25 Questions)

Q1. What is the major cause of Indian Monsoon?
A) Earth's rotation B) Pressure variation C) Ocean tides D) Westerlies
✔️ Ans: B) Pressure variation

Q2. Which state receives rainfall from NE monsoon?
A) Kerala B) Tamil Nadu C) Punjab D) Gujarat
✔️ Ans: B) Tamil Nadu

Q3. "Loo" is a:
A) Cold wind B) Hot wind C) Thunderstorm D) Snowfall
✔️ Ans: B) Hot wind

Q4. Western disturbances bring rainfall during:
A) Summer B) Post-monsoon C) Winter D) Monsoon
✔️ Ans: C) Winter

Q5. El Niño causes:
A) Strong monsoon B) Cold wave C) Weak monsoon D) Floods
✔️ Ans: C) Weak monsoon

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Q25. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9
✔️ Ans: C) 8

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✅ Soils of India (25 Questions)

Q26. Which soil is best suited for cotton?
A) Red B) Black C) Laterite D) Alluvial
✔️ Ans: B) Black

Q27. Laterite soil is rich in:
A) Calcium B) Potassium C) Aluminium and Iron D) Nitrogen
✔️ Ans: C) Aluminium and Iron

Q28. Red color of red soil is due to:
A) Potassium B) Iron oxide C) Humus D) Lime
✔️ Ans: B) Iron oxide

Q29. Alluvial soils are found in:
A) Coastal Plains B) Indo-Gangetic Plain C) Rajasthan D) Maharashtra
✔️ Ans: B) Indo-Gangetic Plain

Q30. What is Khadar?
A) Old alluvium B) Black soil C) New alluvium D) Mountain soil
✔️ Ans: C) New alluvium

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Q50. Which soil is used for brick making?
A) Alluvial B) Black C) Laterite D) Desert
✔️ Ans: C) Laterite

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🗺️ Section 18: Final Mind Map (Geography Summary)

                     🌏 INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

                 ┌──────────────┐
                 │   CLIMATE    │
                 └────┬─────────┘
                      │
     ┌──────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┐
     ↓              ↓             ↓             ↓
Monsoon     Western Disturb.   El Niño      Local Winds

                 ┌──────────────┐
                 │    SOILS     │
                 └────┬─────────┘
                      │
   ┌─────────┬─────────┬─────────┬─────────┬────────┐
   ↓         ↓         ↓         ↓         ↓        ↓
Alluvial   Black     Red     Laterite   Arid     Peaty

📌 Use this mind map for one-glance revision a day before exam.

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📥 Section 19

Includes:

• Notes on Climate & Soil

• 50+ MCQs

• Mind Map

• CET Keywords

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📚 Section 20: Final Strategy – Geography for CET 2025

Step	Action
1️⃣	Revise 5 Climate terms daily (Monsoon, Cyclone, Jet Stream, Loo, El Niño)
2️⃣	Draw Indian Soil map once a week
3️⃣	Memorize 8 Soil Types with Crops
4️⃣	Solve 10 mixed GK questions daily
5️⃣	Use Mind Maps for last-minute revision

🎯 Target:
6/6 GK Marks Correct in CET from Geography

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Noun in English Grammar – Definition, Types, Rules, PDF & MCQs for CET 2025

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 Introduction to Noun

“A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, idea, action or quality.”

📌 In simple terms, a noun names something — whether it is physical (like 'chair'), abstract (like 'freedom'), or specific (like 'India').

🔤 Examples:

• Person: Sita, teacher, man

• Place: India, park, Delhi

• Thing: pen, phone, table

• Idea: honesty, freedom, love

• Quality: kindness, bravery

• Activity: swimming, reading

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 Why Noun is Important in Grammar & Exams?

Area	Role of Noun
✅ Sentence Formation	Nouns are used as Subject or Object
✅ Vocabulary	First step in word building
✅ Exams	2–3 questions in CET, SSC, Banking
✅ Writing	Sentence clarity, precision
✅ Error Spotting	Noun Rules are commonly tested

🧠 Competitive Exams Note:
Noun-based error spotting, fill in the blanks, and one-word substitution are regularly asked in exams like CET, SSC CHSL, CGL, HSSC, RRB etc.

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 Basic Classification – 7 Types of Noun

Type of Noun	Meaning	Example
1. Proper Noun	Specific name	Ram, Agra, Ganga
2. Common Noun	Generic name	City, Man, River
3. Collective	Group or collection	Army, Class, Family
4. Abstract	Feelings, qualities	Love, Justice, Beauty
5. Material	Substances or materials	Gold, Wood, Milk
6. Countable	Can be counted	Books, Tables, Apples
7. Uncountable	Cannot be counted	Sugar, Water, Honesty

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 Differences – Common vs. Proper, Countable vs. Uncountable

📍 Common vs. Proper Noun

Criteria	Common Noun	Proper Noun
Refers to	General class	Specific individual
Example	River	Ganga
Capitalization	No	Yes

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📍 Countable vs. Uncountable Noun

Criteria	Countable	Uncountable
Number	Can be counted	Cannot be counted
Plural Form	Yes (pens)	No (milk ❌ milks)
Article (a/an)	Yes (a pen)	No (a water ❌)

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 Table – Summary for Beginners

Noun Type	Hindi Name	Exam Tips
Proper	व्यक्तिवाचक संज्ञा	Always start with capital letter
Common	जातिवाचक संज्ञा	General name, don’t capitalize
Collective	समूहवाचक संज्ञा	Treated as singular usually
Abstract	भाववाचक संज्ञा	No physical presence
Material	द्रव्यवाचक संज्ञा	Not used with ‘a/an’, no plural
Countable	गणनीय संज्ञा	Use few, many, several, a number of etc.
Uncountable	अगणनीय संज्ञा	Use little, much, a lot of etc.

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 Proper Noun (व्यक्तिवाचक संज्ञा)

A Proper Noun refers to the specific name of a person, place, or organization.

📌 Rules:

• Always begins with a capital letter

• Not used with articles ‘a’ or ‘an’

• Singular in number

📍 Examples:

• Person: Mahatma Gandhi, Rakesh

• Place: India, Yamuna, Delhi

• Institution: GyaanPediya, Google, Indian Army

📒 Exam Tip:

“India is a secular country.”
Here, India = Proper Noun
Country = Common Noun

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 Common Noun (जातिवाचक संज्ञा)

Refers to general names, not specific.

📌 Rules:

• Not capitalized unless at sentence start

• Can be singular/plural

• Used with articles a/an/the

📍 Examples:

• boy, city, teacher, book

• "The boy is reading a book."

📒 Difference:

• Ram (Proper) → Boy (Common)

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 Collective Noun (समूहवाचक संज्ञा)

Represents a group of people, animals, or things as a single entity.

📌 Rules:

• Usually treated as singular

• Takes singular verb: "The team is ready."

• Sometimes takes plural verb in US English

📍 Examples:

• Army, Class, Crowd, Committee, Family

• “The flock of sheep was grazing.”

📒 CET Concept:
"Group of soldiers" = Army
"Group of flowers" = Bouquet

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 Abstract Noun (भाववाचक संज्ञा)

Refers to ideas, qualities, emotions which cannot be touched or seen, only felt.

📌 Rules:

• Derived from adjectives, verbs, or nouns

• No plural form

• Cannot be used with articles usually

📍 Examples:

• Truth (from true), Kindness (from kind), Growth (from grow)

• “Her honesty impressed everyone.”

📒 CET Tip:
Abstract noun के साथ कभी "a/an" मत लगाइए।

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 Material Noun (द्रव्यवाचक संज्ञा)

Refers to physical substances used to make other things.

📌 Rules:

• Uncountable

• No plural form

• Not preceded by a/an

• Cannot be used with numbers directly

📍 Examples:

• Gold, Silver, Water, Wood, Iron

✅ “The ring is made of gold.” (✔️)
🚫 “A gold” is incorrect ❌

📒 CET Line:
"Gold is a valuable metal." → Material Noun

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 Countable Nouns (गणनीय संज्ञा)

Things you can count. Can be singular or plural.

📌 Rules:

• Can use a/an, many, few

• Plural form with ‘s/es’

• Can be numbered

📍 Examples:

• Apple, Book, Pen

• “She has three books.”

✅ Modifiers: many, few, several, a number of

📒 CET Example:
“Give me an apple.” = Countable Noun

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 Uncountable Nouns (अगणनीय संज्ञा)

Cannot be counted or made plural. Usually substances, feelings, or qualities.

📌 Rules:

• No plural

• Cannot be used with numbers or a/an

• Use ‘some’, ‘much’, ‘a lot of’

📍 Examples:

• Milk, Rice, Knowledge, Air, Information

✅ Correct: “I need some water.”
❌ Wrong: “I need a water.”

📒 CET Point:
“Information” is always singular and uncountable.

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 Comparison Table (Countable vs Uncountable)

Feature	Countable Noun	Uncountable Noun
Quantity	Can be counted	Cannot be counted
Article (a/an)	Yes	No
Plural Form	Yes (books)	No (milk, not milks)
Examples	Chair, Pen, Apple	Salt, Water, Sand
Used with	Few, Many, A few	Much, Some, A little

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 Practice MCQs (English Grammar – Noun)

🔹 Q1. Which of the following is a Proper Noun?

A) country  B) river  C) India  D) city
✔️ Answer: C) India

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🔹 Q2. Choose the Abstract Noun:

A) honesty  B) boy  C) table  D) wood
✔️ Answer: A) honesty

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🔹 Q3. ‘Team’ is which type of noun?

A) Common  B) Abstract  C) Collective  D) Material
✔️ Answer: C) Collective

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🔹 Q4. Which one is Countable?

A) Sugar  B) Milk  C) Pens  D) Air
✔️ Answer: C) Pens

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🔹 Q5. What type of noun is ‘Water’?

A) Material  B) Countable  C) Proper  D) Common
✔️ Answer: A) Material

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🔹 Q6. Select the sentence with Correct usage of Article with Noun:

A) He gave me a gold.
B) She has a honest nature.
C) I drank a glass of milk.
D) She showed a kindness.
✔️ Answer: C) I drank a glass of milk.

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🔹 Q7. Which is Uncountable Noun?

A) Chairs  B) Water  C) Boxes  D) Students
✔️ Answer: B) Water

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🔹 Q8. Which word is a Collective Noun?

A) Apple  B) Group  C) Girl  D) Light
✔️ Answer: B) Group

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🔹 Q9. ‘Ganga’ is a –

A) Common noun  B) Proper noun  C) Abstract noun  D) Collective noun
✔️ Answer: B) Proper noun

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🔹 Q10. What is the noun form of the verb “grow”?

A) growth  B) grower  C) growing  D) grown
✔️ Answer: A) growth

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 Fill in the Blanks – CET Level

🔹 Q1. The _______ of the soldiers made the country proud.

A) brave  B) bravery  C) bravest  D) braver
✔️ Answer: B) bravery (Abstract noun)

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🔹 Q2. Please pour some ______ into the glass.

A) milks  B) milk  C) a milk  D) the milks
✔️ Answer: B) milk

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🔹 Q3. The ______ of books was donated to the school.

A) group  B) team  C) pile  D) bunch
✔️ Answer: C) pile (Collective noun)

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🔹 Q4. I have little ______ about the new scheme.

A) informations  B) information  C) informing  D) informed
✔️ Answer: B) information (Uncountable)

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 Error Spotting Questions

🔹 Q1.

Each of the student in the class has submitted their project.
🔻 Error: “student” ❌ → students ✅
✔️ Correct sentence: Each of the students in the class…

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🔹 Q2.

She gave me an advice that changed my life.
🔻 Error: “an advice” ❌
✔️ Correct: She gave me some advice ✅

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🔹 Q3.

The furnitures were arranged neatly.
🔻 Error: “furnitures” ❌ (Uncountable noun)
✔️ Correct: The furniture was arranged…

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🔹 Q4.

Honesty is a quality which everyone must have in the life.
🔻 Error: “the life” ❌
✔️ Correct: …must have in life ✅

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🔹 Q5.

He is the intelligent boy of the class.
🔻 Error: “the intelligent” ❌ (not noun usage)
✔️ Correct: He is the most intelligent boy…

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 Final Visual – Noun Mind Map 🧠

                         🧠 NOUN
                            |
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    |           |              |             |         |        |
 Proper     Common      Collective    Abstract  Material  Count/Uncount
(name)     (general)    (group)       (ideas)   (substance)   (number)

✅ Use this map for last-day CET revision.
✅ Color-code while revising for better retention.

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 One-Word Substitution from Nouns

Phrase	One Word (Noun)
A lover of books	Bibliophile
Fear of water	Hydrophobia
Belief in God	Theism
Study of languages	Linguistics
A life story written by self	Autobiography
One who eats humans	Cannibal
One who speaks many languages	Polyglot
A place for wild animals	Zoo

📒 CET Favorite:

One who cannot make mistake = Infallible ✅

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 Final 13 CET Style MCQs

🔹 Q1. Identify the Proper Noun:

A) flower B) river C) Yamuna D) tree
✔️ Answer: C) Yamuna

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🔹 Q2. Choose the abstract noun:

A) teacher B) honesty C) pen D) class
✔️ Answer: B) honesty

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🔹 Q3. ‘The jury have given their verdict.’ – Jury is a:

A) Proper B) Abstract C) Collective D) Countable
✔️ Answer: C) Collective

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🔹 Q4. Choose the uncountable noun:

A) Apples B) Chairs C) Sand D) Books
✔️ Answer: C) Sand

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🔹 Q5. ‘Gold is a valuable metal.’ – Identify the noun types:

A) Common, Material
B) Proper, Common
C) Material, Common
D) Abstract, Material
✔️ Answer: C) Material, Common

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🔹 Q6. Which cannot be used in plural form?

A) Chairs B) Ideas C) Advice D) Phones
✔️ Answer: C) Advice

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🔹 Q7. The plural of “Son-in-law” is:

A) Son-in-laws
B) Sons-in-law
C) Sons-in-laws
D) Son-ins-law
✔️ Answer: B) Sons-in-law

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🔹 Q8. Identify the error:

“The informations provided are incorrect.”
🔻 Error: informations ❌
✔️ Correct: information ✅

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🔹 Q9. Which is a Material Noun?

A) Crowd B) Iron C) Beauty D) India
✔️ Answer: B) Iron

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🔹 Q10. Noun form of ‘decide’ is:

A) decision B) decided C) decisive D) deciding
✔️ Answer: A) decision

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🔹 Q11. ‘The bouquet of flowers ____ beautiful.’

A) are B) have C) is D) were
✔️ Answer: C) is (Collective noun = Singular)

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🔹 Q12. ‘We need ______ to survive.’

A) the air B) an air C) air D) airs
✔️ Answer: C) air

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🔹 Q13. Choose the correct sentence:

A) He gave me an advice.
B) She poured two milks.
C) There is much water in the jar.
D) I have many informations.
✔️ Answer: C) There is much water in the jar.

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