Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE1998
Consider the following statements regarding asteroids
- Asteroids are rocky debris of varying sizes orbiting the Sun
- Most of the asteroids are small but some have a diameter as large as 1000 km
- The orbit of asteroids lies between the orbits of Jupiter and Saturn. Which
of these statements are correct?
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 2 and 3
- C 1 and 2 ✓
- D 1 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE1998
The group of small pieces of rock revolving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called:
- A meteors
- B comets
- C meteorites
- D asteroids ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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