10.09.2026

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1.

With reference to the Equal Earth projection, consider the following statements

It is an equal-area map projection.
It preserves the relative area of countries more accurately than the Mercator projection.
It completely eliminates distortion of shape, distance and direction.
It is particularly useful for thematic maps where comparison of land areas is important.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1, 2 and 4 only

1 and 3 only

2, 3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

2.

With reference to Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) in India, consider the following statements

Dedicated Freight Corridors are designed primarily to separate freight traffic from passenger railway traffic.
The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor connects Ludhiana with Sonnagar.
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor connects Dadri with Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
Dedicated Freight Corridors can improve the energy efficiency and turnaround time of freight transportation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 3 and 4 only

2 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

3.

Consider the following pairs

Projection/Concept	Principal characteristic
1. Mercator projection	Preservation of local angles
2. Equal Earth projection	Preservation of relative area
3. Robinson projection	Compromise between different types of distortion
4. Gall-Peters projection	Equal-area representation

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

1, 2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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