EARTH

EARTH

Consider the following. 1. Electromagnetic radiation 2. Geothermal energy 3. Gravitational force 4. Plate movements 5. R

For this statement question, read slowly. In Earth, the statements that hold true together are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. That is the answer. If you check each statement one by one in your mind, you will see why this set feels right. Take your time and do not rush it.

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Which of the following phenomenon might have influenced the evolution of organisms? 1. Continental drift 2. Glacial cycl

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about which of the following phenomenon might have, and in Earth the answer is Both 1 and 2. This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2014] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Think about the following countries. 1. Australia 2. Namibia 3. Brazil 4. Chile Tropic of Capricorn passes through which

In Earth, there is a simple fact that answers this. Think about the following countries. 1. Australia is 1, 2, 3 and 4. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2003] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Statement

I will keep it short and simple. The question is about Statement matching question, and in Earth the answer is : Time interval at the dateline is 12.... This is a direct fact from the chapter. Read it, understand it once, and it will feel familiar when you see it again.

Ref: NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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The standard time of the following countries is ahead of or behind Greenwich Mean Time depending on whether they are Eas

For order questions, think of a timeline. In Earth, the events happened in the order 5, 3, 2, 1, 4. That is the answer. If you place the first event and the last event in your mind, the middle ones fall into place. It is easier than it looks.

Ref: [Kerala PSC (Pre) 2019 IAS (Pre) 1995] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Time of which of the following places is equal to the time of GMT? 1. Accra 2. Dublin 3. Madrid 4. Lisbon Use the code b

In simple words, Time of which of the following places means 1, 2 and 4. In Earth, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of Time of which of the following places and 1, 2 and 4 together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1993] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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The Prime Meridian passes through 1. Algeria 2. France 3. Nigeria 4. Portugal Use the code below to select the correct a

Honestly, this is a simple one. The Prime Meridian passes through 1. Algeria is 1 and 2. In Earth, this is the first fact you learn about this topic. If you say it out loud once — the Prime Meridian passes through 1. Algeria is 1 and 2 — you will remember it. Try it and see.

Ref: [UPPCS (Spl)(Mains) 2008] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Folding is the result of

This one is a favourite in exams. In Earth, whenever you see Folding is the result of, the answer is Orogenic force. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [53rd to 55th BPSC (Pre) 2011] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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First fossil evidence for the existence of life on Earth is

You can think of it as a small story. In Earth, first fossil evidence for the existence of happened with 3.5 million years back. That is why 3.5 million years back is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2005] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following continuents was not a part of Gondwana Land?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Earth that is North America. North America has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2016] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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On the Earth, originally there was only one huge landmass which is known as

You can think of it as a small story. In Earth, on the Earth, originally there was only happened with Pangea. That is why Pangea is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2016] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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India was the part of ancient Gondwana land Supercontinent. It includes the following landmass of the present

You can think of it as a small story. In Earth, India was the part of ancient Gondwana happened with All of the above. That is why All of the above is the answer here. Stories are easier to remember than lists. So keep this small story in mind and you will recall it.

Ref: [MPPCS (Pre) 2008] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Earth and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

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