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Thumba

Asked 2 times in CSE over 11 years (1994–2005), peaking in 1994.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
1994–2005
Span
1994
Peak
1/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 1994
  • Recurs across 2 years (1994–2005)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Sample questions

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CSE2005

Consider the following statements

  1. The axis of the earth's magnetic field is inclined at 23 ½ to the geographic axis of the earth
  2. The earth's magnetic pole in the northern hemisphere is located on a peninsula in northern Canada
  3. Earth's magnetic equator passes through Thumba in South India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A 1,2 and 3
  2. B 2 and 3
  3. C 2 only
  4. D 3 only
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Geography › Geomorphology
CSE1994
Which one of the following is the most important reason for the establishment of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thumba?
  1. A The sea is near to the place in the East, West and South directions
  2. B It is a place near to a city in India, which is nearest to the Geographic Equator
  3. C It is situated on the Geomagnetic Equator ✓
  4. D Outer space near Thumba exhibits queer atmospheric phenomena
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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