[1] 'Diego Garcia' is an island in the Ocean—
A.
Pacific
B.
Indian
C.
Atlantic
D.
Arctic
Ans:
Indian
Explanation :
Diego Garcia is a tropical, footprint-shaped coral atoll located south of the equator in the central Indian Ocean. It is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory. It lies in the Chagos Archipelago at the southernmost tip of the Chagos-Laccadive Ridge - a vast submarine range in the Indian Ocean.
[2] Which of the following has not been a component of the agricultural strategy that brought about the Green Revolution?
A.
Greater intensity of cropping
B.
Guaranteed maximum prices
C.
New agricultural technology
D.
Package of inputs
Ans:
Guaranteed maximum prices
Explanation :
The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which provided the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. Genetically modified high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug.
[3] Which amongst the following States/UT has not identified tribal community?
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Haryana
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
There are 84 million Scheduled Tribe persons in India as counted in the Census of 2001. Of them, about one third are in the Central Indian region comprising Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh. Orissa and some of the contiguous districts of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Another, about a third is in the western region comprising Rajasthan, Gujarat, and several districts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. There are about 8 million Scheduled Tribes in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. About 2 million Scheduled Tribes are in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir and the adjoining districts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
[4] Indira Point is the southern most tip of :
A.
Maldives
B.
Laccadives
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Dhanushkodi
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
Indira Point, southernmost point of India's territory, is a village in the Nicobar district at Great Nicobar Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil.
[5] If in the east it is Guhar Moti, in north it is Siachen Glacier, then in south it is:
A.
Kuttanad
B.
Kanyakumari
C.
Rameshwaram
D.
Indira point
Ans:
Indira point
Explanation :
Guhar Moti is the western-most inhabited village in India, in Kutch district in Gujarat. Siachen Glacier, located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalaya Mountains, marks the northern extremity of India. Similarly, Indira Point located in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Island, marks the southernmost point of India's territory.
[6] India has attained self-sufficiency in the production of –
A.
Iron
B.
Coal
C.
Manganese
D.
Nickel
Ans:
Coal
Explanation :
India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.
[7] Diesel locomotive works of the Indian Railways is situated at-
A.
Mumbai
B.
Bangalore
C.
Varanasi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Varanasi
Explanation :
India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.
[8] Which one of the following pairs of places does the National highway number 2 join?
A.
Delhi - Amritsar
B.
Delhi - Mumbai
C.
Delhi - Kolkata
D.
Delhi - Ahmedabad
Ans:
Delhi - Kolkata
Explanation :
(NH-2) National Highway 2, commonly referred as Delhi-Kolkata Road is a busy Indian National High- way that runs through the states of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It constitutes a major portion of the historical Grand Trunk Road along with NH-91 and NH-1 in India. The road is the part of National Highway network of India, and it is officially listed as running over 1465 km from Delhi to Kolkata. The kilometer counts in each of the states are Delhi (12), Haryana (74), Uttar Pradesh (752), Bihar (202), Jharkhand (190), and West Bengal (235).
[9] What is the approximate length of Konkan Railway?
A.
580 kms
B.
760 kms
C.
940 kms
D.
1050 kms
Ans:
760 kms
Explanation :
Konkan Railway runs from Mangalore in Karnataka to Roha in Maharashtra through Goa, along the west coast of India and Western Ghats. Its Line length is 738 km; and Track length is 738 km. The route is a single-line track, and is not electrified. Although it has been designed for high-speed traffic of 160 kilo- metres per hour, the fastest train on the route, the Trivandrum Rajdhani Express, at present runs at a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour. The route is open to both freight arid passenger traffic.
[10] The State which produces largest number of orchids in India is –
A.
Assam
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Meghalaya
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is the largest producer of orchids in India. The state is home to an amazing 450 species of exotic orchids alone. Annually, around 20 million stalks of orchids are produced in Sikkim. Sikkim, owing to its climatic conditions, has developed as a natural hub of orchids
[11] Which of the following is the busiest International sea port in India?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Kolkata
C.
Kochi
D.
Tuticorin
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Based on the number of shipping services calling each port, Mumbai (Nava Sheva) is by far India's busiest port, having 30 inter-regional shipping services calling its port, according to information from Blue Water Reporting. Eleven of these services only encompass the Asia and ISC trades.
[12] Which of the following is only domestic Airport?
A.
Dabolin Airport, Goa
B.
Srinagar Airport
C.
Devi Ahilyabal Holkar Airport
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Goa International Airport, more commonly known as Dabolim Airport, is an international airport. Similarly, Srinagar Airport is an international airport in Jammu and Kashmir. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is a public airport that principally serves Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It has one terminal and both domestic as well as international flights operate from here.
[13] Where are the Todas found?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in Tamil Nadu. The Toda lands are now a part of The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-designated International Biosphere Reserve.
[14] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
National Capital Region area of Delhi registered the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre
[15] Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census in India is –
A.
927
B.
924
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.
[16] Which is called the "Lake District of India"?
A.
Nainital
B.
Shimla
C.
Sikkim
D.
Matheran
Ans:
Nainital
Explanation :
Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the 'Lake District of India.' Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.
[17] Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?
A.
Nagaland
B.
Assam
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Tripura
Ans:
Tripura
Explanation :
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.
[18] Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
A.
Kerala
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
As per the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 63.82% among all the states and union territories of India. It is followed by Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan in terms of lowest literacy rates. Bihar has also the lowest male literacy rate (73.39%) in India.
[19] Which State has the longest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Gujarat
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
Diego Garcia is a tropical, footprint-shaped coral atoll located south of the equator in the central Indian Ocean. It is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory. It lies in the Chagos Archipelago at the southernmost tip of the Chagos-Laccadive Ridge - a vast submarine range in the Indian Ocean.
[2] Which of the following has not been a component of the agricultural strategy that brought about the Green Revolution?
A.
Greater intensity of cropping
B.
Guaranteed maximum prices
C.
New agricultural technology
D.
Package of inputs
Ans:
Guaranteed maximum prices
Explanation :
The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which provided the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. Genetically modified high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug.
[3] Which amongst the following States/UT has not identified tribal community?
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Haryana
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
There are 84 million Scheduled Tribe persons in India as counted in the Census of 2001. Of them, about one third are in the Central Indian region comprising Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh. Orissa and some of the contiguous districts of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Another, about a third is in the western region comprising Rajasthan, Gujarat, and several districts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. There are about 8 million Scheduled Tribes in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. About 2 million Scheduled Tribes are in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir and the adjoining districts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
[4] Indira Point is the southern most tip of :
A.
Maldives
B.
Laccadives
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Dhanushkodi
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
Indira Point, southernmost point of India's territory, is a village in the Nicobar district at Great Nicobar Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil.
[5] If in the east it is Guhar Moti, in north it is Siachen Glacier, then in south it is:
A.
Kuttanad
B.
Kanyakumari
C.
Rameshwaram
D.
Indira point
Ans:
Indira point
Explanation :
Guhar Moti is the western-most inhabited village in India, in Kutch district in Gujarat. Siachen Glacier, located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalaya Mountains, marks the northern extremity of India. Similarly, Indira Point located in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Island, marks the southernmost point of India's territory.
[6] India has attained self-sufficiency in the production of –
A.
Iron
B.
Coal
C.
Manganese
D.
Nickel
Ans:
Coal
Explanation :
India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.
[7] Diesel locomotive works of the Indian Railways is situated at-
A.
Mumbai
B.
Bangalore
C.
Varanasi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Varanasi
Explanation :
India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.
[8] Which one of the following pairs of places does the National highway number 2 join?
A.
Delhi - Amritsar
B.
Delhi - Mumbai
C.
Delhi - Kolkata
D.
Delhi - Ahmedabad
Ans:
Delhi - Kolkata
Explanation :
(NH-2) National Highway 2, commonly referred as Delhi-Kolkata Road is a busy Indian National High- way that runs through the states of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It constitutes a major portion of the historical Grand Trunk Road along with NH-91 and NH-1 in India. The road is the part of National Highway network of India, and it is officially listed as running over 1465 km from Delhi to Kolkata. The kilometer counts in each of the states are Delhi (12), Haryana (74), Uttar Pradesh (752), Bihar (202), Jharkhand (190), and West Bengal (235).
[9] What is the approximate length of Konkan Railway?
A.
580 kms
B.
760 kms
C.
940 kms
D.
1050 kms
Ans:
760 kms
Explanation :
Konkan Railway runs from Mangalore in Karnataka to Roha in Maharashtra through Goa, along the west coast of India and Western Ghats. Its Line length is 738 km; and Track length is 738 km. The route is a single-line track, and is not electrified. Although it has been designed for high-speed traffic of 160 kilo- metres per hour, the fastest train on the route, the Trivandrum Rajdhani Express, at present runs at a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour. The route is open to both freight arid passenger traffic.
[10] The State which produces largest number of orchids in India is –
A.
Assam
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Meghalaya
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is the largest producer of orchids in India. The state is home to an amazing 450 species of exotic orchids alone. Annually, around 20 million stalks of orchids are produced in Sikkim. Sikkim, owing to its climatic conditions, has developed as a natural hub of orchids
[11] Which of the following is the busiest International sea port in India?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Kolkata
C.
Kochi
D.
Tuticorin
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Based on the number of shipping services calling each port, Mumbai (Nava Sheva) is by far India's busiest port, having 30 inter-regional shipping services calling its port, according to information from Blue Water Reporting. Eleven of these services only encompass the Asia and ISC trades.
[12] Which of the following is only domestic Airport?
A.
Dabolin Airport, Goa
B.
Srinagar Airport
C.
Devi Ahilyabal Holkar Airport
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Goa International Airport, more commonly known as Dabolim Airport, is an international airport. Similarly, Srinagar Airport is an international airport in Jammu and Kashmir. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is a public airport that principally serves Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It has one terminal and both domestic as well as international flights operate from here.
[13] Where are the Todas found?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in Tamil Nadu. The Toda lands are now a part of The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-designated International Biosphere Reserve.
[14] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
National Capital Region area of Delhi registered the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre
[15] Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census in India is –
A.
927
B.
924
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.
[16] Which is called the "Lake District of India"?
A.
Nainital
B.
Shimla
C.
Sikkim
D.
Matheran
Ans:
Nainital
Explanation :
Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the 'Lake District of India.' Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.
[17] Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?
A.
Nagaland
B.
Assam
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Tripura
Ans:
Tripura
Explanation :
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.
[18] Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
A.
Kerala
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
As per the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 63.82% among all the states and union territories of India. It is followed by Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan in terms of lowest literacy rates. Bihar has also the lowest male literacy rate (73.39%) in India.
[19] Which State has the longest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Gujarat
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
There are 84 million Scheduled Tribe persons in India as counted in the Census of 2001. Of them, about one third are in the Central Indian region comprising Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh. Orissa and some of the contiguous districts of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Another, about a third is in the western region comprising Rajasthan, Gujarat, and several districts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. There are about 8 million Scheduled Tribes in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. About 2 million Scheduled Tribes are in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir and the adjoining districts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
[4] Indira Point is the southern most tip of :
A.
Maldives
B.
Laccadives
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Dhanushkodi
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
Indira Point, southernmost point of India's territory, is a village in the Nicobar district at Great Nicobar Island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India. It is located in the Great Nicobar tehsil.
[5] If in the east it is Guhar Moti, in north it is Siachen Glacier, then in south it is:
A.
Kuttanad
B.
Kanyakumari
C.
Rameshwaram
D.
Indira point
Ans:
Indira point
Explanation :
Guhar Moti is the western-most inhabited village in India, in Kutch district in Gujarat. Siachen Glacier, located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalaya Mountains, marks the northern extremity of India. Similarly, Indira Point located in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Island, marks the southernmost point of India's territory.
[6] India has attained self-sufficiency in the production of –
A.
Iron
B.
Coal
C.
Manganese
D.
Nickel
Ans:
Coal
Explanation :
India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.
[7] Diesel locomotive works of the Indian Railways is situated at-
A.
Mumbai
B.
Bangalore
C.
Varanasi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Varanasi
Explanation :
India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.
[8] Which one of the following pairs of places does the National highway number 2 join?
A.
Delhi - Amritsar
B.
Delhi - Mumbai
C.
Delhi - Kolkata
D.
Delhi - Ahmedabad
Ans:
Delhi - Kolkata
Explanation :
(NH-2) National Highway 2, commonly referred as Delhi-Kolkata Road is a busy Indian National High- way that runs through the states of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It constitutes a major portion of the historical Grand Trunk Road along with NH-91 and NH-1 in India. The road is the part of National Highway network of India, and it is officially listed as running over 1465 km from Delhi to Kolkata. The kilometer counts in each of the states are Delhi (12), Haryana (74), Uttar Pradesh (752), Bihar (202), Jharkhand (190), and West Bengal (235).
[9] What is the approximate length of Konkan Railway?
A.
580 kms
B.
760 kms
C.
940 kms
D.
1050 kms
Ans:
760 kms
Explanation :
Konkan Railway runs from Mangalore in Karnataka to Roha in Maharashtra through Goa, along the west coast of India and Western Ghats. Its Line length is 738 km; and Track length is 738 km. The route is a single-line track, and is not electrified. Although it has been designed for high-speed traffic of 160 kilo- metres per hour, the fastest train on the route, the Trivandrum Rajdhani Express, at present runs at a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour. The route is open to both freight arid passenger traffic.
[10] The State which produces largest number of orchids in India is –
A.
Assam
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Meghalaya
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is the largest producer of orchids in India. The state is home to an amazing 450 species of exotic orchids alone. Annually, around 20 million stalks of orchids are produced in Sikkim. Sikkim, owing to its climatic conditions, has developed as a natural hub of orchids
[11] Which of the following is the busiest International sea port in India?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Kolkata
C.
Kochi
D.
Tuticorin
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Based on the number of shipping services calling each port, Mumbai (Nava Sheva) is by far India's busiest port, having 30 inter-regional shipping services calling its port, according to information from Blue Water Reporting. Eleven of these services only encompass the Asia and ISC trades.
[12] Which of the following is only domestic Airport?
A.
Dabolin Airport, Goa
B.
Srinagar Airport
C.
Devi Ahilyabal Holkar Airport
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Goa International Airport, more commonly known as Dabolim Airport, is an international airport. Similarly, Srinagar Airport is an international airport in Jammu and Kashmir. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is a public airport that principally serves Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It has one terminal and both domestic as well as international flights operate from here.
[13] Where are the Todas found?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in Tamil Nadu. The Toda lands are now a part of The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-designated International Biosphere Reserve.
[14] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
National Capital Region area of Delhi registered the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre
[15] Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census in India is –
A.
927
B.
924
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.
[16] Which is called the "Lake District of India"?
A.
Nainital
B.
Shimla
C.
Sikkim
D.
Matheran
Ans:
Nainital
Explanation :
Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the 'Lake District of India.' Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.
[17] Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?
A.
Nagaland
B.
Assam
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Tripura
Ans:
Tripura
Explanation :
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.
[18] Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
A.
Kerala
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
As per the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 63.82% among all the states and union territories of India. It is followed by Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan in terms of lowest literacy rates. Bihar has also the lowest male literacy rate (73.39%) in India.
[19] Which State has the longest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Gujarat
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
Guhar Moti is the western-most inhabited village in India, in Kutch district in Gujarat. Siachen Glacier, located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalaya Mountains, marks the northern extremity of India. Similarly, Indira Point located in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Island, marks the southernmost point of India's territory.
[6] India has attained self-sufficiency in the production of –
A.
Iron
B.
Coal
C.
Manganese
D.
Nickel
Ans:
Coal
Explanation :
India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.
[7] Diesel locomotive works of the Indian Railways is situated at-
A.
Mumbai
B.
Bangalore
C.
Varanasi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Varanasi
Explanation :
India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.
[8] Which one of the following pairs of places does the National highway number 2 join?
A.
Delhi - Amritsar
B.
Delhi - Mumbai
C.
Delhi - Kolkata
D.
Delhi - Ahmedabad
Ans:
Delhi - Kolkata
Explanation :
(NH-2) National Highway 2, commonly referred as Delhi-Kolkata Road is a busy Indian National High- way that runs through the states of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It constitutes a major portion of the historical Grand Trunk Road along with NH-91 and NH-1 in India. The road is the part of National Highway network of India, and it is officially listed as running over 1465 km from Delhi to Kolkata. The kilometer counts in each of the states are Delhi (12), Haryana (74), Uttar Pradesh (752), Bihar (202), Jharkhand (190), and West Bengal (235).
[9] What is the approximate length of Konkan Railway?
A.
580 kms
B.
760 kms
C.
940 kms
D.
1050 kms
Ans:
760 kms
Explanation :
Konkan Railway runs from Mangalore in Karnataka to Roha in Maharashtra through Goa, along the west coast of India and Western Ghats. Its Line length is 738 km; and Track length is 738 km. The route is a single-line track, and is not electrified. Although it has been designed for high-speed traffic of 160 kilo- metres per hour, the fastest train on the route, the Trivandrum Rajdhani Express, at present runs at a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour. The route is open to both freight arid passenger traffic.
[10] The State which produces largest number of orchids in India is –
A.
Assam
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Meghalaya
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is the largest producer of orchids in India. The state is home to an amazing 450 species of exotic orchids alone. Annually, around 20 million stalks of orchids are produced in Sikkim. Sikkim, owing to its climatic conditions, has developed as a natural hub of orchids
[11] Which of the following is the busiest International sea port in India?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Kolkata
C.
Kochi
D.
Tuticorin
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Based on the number of shipping services calling each port, Mumbai (Nava Sheva) is by far India's busiest port, having 30 inter-regional shipping services calling its port, according to information from Blue Water Reporting. Eleven of these services only encompass the Asia and ISC trades.
[12] Which of the following is only domestic Airport?
A.
Dabolin Airport, Goa
B.
Srinagar Airport
C.
Devi Ahilyabal Holkar Airport
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Goa International Airport, more commonly known as Dabolim Airport, is an international airport. Similarly, Srinagar Airport is an international airport in Jammu and Kashmir. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is a public airport that principally serves Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It has one terminal and both domestic as well as international flights operate from here.
[13] Where are the Todas found?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in Tamil Nadu. The Toda lands are now a part of The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-designated International Biosphere Reserve.
[14] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
National Capital Region area of Delhi registered the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre
[15] Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census in India is –
A.
927
B.
924
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.
[16] Which is called the "Lake District of India"?
A.
Nainital
B.
Shimla
C.
Sikkim
D.
Matheran
Ans:
Nainital
Explanation :
Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the 'Lake District of India.' Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.
[17] Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?
A.
Nagaland
B.
Assam
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Tripura
Ans:
Tripura
Explanation :
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.
[18] Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
A.
Kerala
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
As per the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 63.82% among all the states and union territories of India. It is followed by Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan in terms of lowest literacy rates. Bihar has also the lowest male literacy rate (73.39%) in India.
[19] Which State has the longest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Gujarat
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the demands of thermal, cement and other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.
[8] Which one of the following pairs of places does the National highway number 2 join?
A.
Delhi - Amritsar
B.
Delhi - Mumbai
C.
Delhi - Kolkata
D.
Delhi - Ahmedabad
Ans:
Delhi - Kolkata
Explanation :
(NH-2) National Highway 2, commonly referred as Delhi-Kolkata Road is a busy Indian National High- way that runs through the states of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It constitutes a major portion of the historical Grand Trunk Road along with NH-91 and NH-1 in India. The road is the part of National Highway network of India, and it is officially listed as running over 1465 km from Delhi to Kolkata. The kilometer counts in each of the states are Delhi (12), Haryana (74), Uttar Pradesh (752), Bihar (202), Jharkhand (190), and West Bengal (235).
[9] What is the approximate length of Konkan Railway?
A.
580 kms
B.
760 kms
C.
940 kms
D.
1050 kms
Ans:
760 kms
Explanation :
Konkan Railway runs from Mangalore in Karnataka to Roha in Maharashtra through Goa, along the west coast of India and Western Ghats. Its Line length is 738 km; and Track length is 738 km. The route is a single-line track, and is not electrified. Although it has been designed for high-speed traffic of 160 kilo- metres per hour, the fastest train on the route, the Trivandrum Rajdhani Express, at present runs at a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour. The route is open to both freight arid passenger traffic.
[10] The State which produces largest number of orchids in India is –
A.
Assam
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Meghalaya
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is the largest producer of orchids in India. The state is home to an amazing 450 species of exotic orchids alone. Annually, around 20 million stalks of orchids are produced in Sikkim. Sikkim, owing to its climatic conditions, has developed as a natural hub of orchids
[11] Which of the following is the busiest International sea port in India?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Kolkata
C.
Kochi
D.
Tuticorin
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Based on the number of shipping services calling each port, Mumbai (Nava Sheva) is by far India's busiest port, having 30 inter-regional shipping services calling its port, according to information from Blue Water Reporting. Eleven of these services only encompass the Asia and ISC trades.
[12] Which of the following is only domestic Airport?
A.
Dabolin Airport, Goa
B.
Srinagar Airport
C.
Devi Ahilyabal Holkar Airport
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Goa International Airport, more commonly known as Dabolim Airport, is an international airport. Similarly, Srinagar Airport is an international airport in Jammu and Kashmir. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is a public airport that principally serves Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It has one terminal and both domestic as well as international flights operate from here.
[13] Where are the Todas found?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in Tamil Nadu. The Toda lands are now a part of The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-designated International Biosphere Reserve.
[14] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
National Capital Region area of Delhi registered the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre
[15] Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census in India is –
A.
927
B.
924
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.
[16] Which is called the "Lake District of India"?
A.
Nainital
B.
Shimla
C.
Sikkim
D.
Matheran
Ans:
Nainital
Explanation :
Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the 'Lake District of India.' Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.
[17] Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?
A.
Nagaland
B.
Assam
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Tripura
Ans:
Tripura
Explanation :
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.
[18] Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
A.
Kerala
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
As per the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 63.82% among all the states and union territories of India. It is followed by Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan in terms of lowest literacy rates. Bihar has also the lowest male literacy rate (73.39%) in India.
[19] Which State has the longest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Gujarat
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
Konkan Railway runs from Mangalore in Karnataka to Roha in Maharashtra through Goa, along the west coast of India and Western Ghats. Its Line length is 738 km; and Track length is 738 km. The route is a single-line track, and is not electrified. Although it has been designed for high-speed traffic of 160 kilo- metres per hour, the fastest train on the route, the Trivandrum Rajdhani Express, at present runs at a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour. The route is open to both freight arid passenger traffic.
[10] The State which produces largest number of orchids in India is –
A.
Assam
B.
Arunachal Pradesh
C.
Meghalaya
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is the largest producer of orchids in India. The state is home to an amazing 450 species of exotic orchids alone. Annually, around 20 million stalks of orchids are produced in Sikkim. Sikkim, owing to its climatic conditions, has developed as a natural hub of orchids
[11] Which of the following is the busiest International sea port in India?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Kolkata
C.
Kochi
D.
Tuticorin
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Based on the number of shipping services calling each port, Mumbai (Nava Sheva) is by far India's busiest port, having 30 inter-regional shipping services calling its port, according to information from Blue Water Reporting. Eleven of these services only encompass the Asia and ISC trades.
[12] Which of the following is only domestic Airport?
A.
Dabolin Airport, Goa
B.
Srinagar Airport
C.
Devi Ahilyabal Holkar Airport
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Goa International Airport, more commonly known as Dabolim Airport, is an international airport. Similarly, Srinagar Airport is an international airport in Jammu and Kashmir. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is a public airport that principally serves Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It has one terminal and both domestic as well as international flights operate from here.
[13] Where are the Todas found?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in Tamil Nadu. The Toda lands are now a part of The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-designated International Biosphere Reserve.
[14] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
National Capital Region area of Delhi registered the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre
[15] Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census in India is –
A.
927
B.
924
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.
[16] Which is called the "Lake District of India"?
A.
Nainital
B.
Shimla
C.
Sikkim
D.
Matheran
Ans:
Nainital
Explanation :
Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the 'Lake District of India.' Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.
[17] Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?
A.
Nagaland
B.
Assam
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Tripura
Ans:
Tripura
Explanation :
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.
[18] Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
A.
Kerala
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
As per the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 63.82% among all the states and union territories of India. It is followed by Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan in terms of lowest literacy rates. Bihar has also the lowest male literacy rate (73.39%) in India.
[19] Which State has the longest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Gujarat
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
Based on the number of shipping services calling each port, Mumbai (Nava Sheva) is by far India's busiest port, having 30 inter-regional shipping services calling its port, according to information from Blue Water Reporting. Eleven of these services only encompass the Asia and ISC trades.
[12] Which of the following is only domestic Airport?
A.
Dabolin Airport, Goa
B.
Srinagar Airport
C.
Devi Ahilyabal Holkar Airport
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Goa International Airport, more commonly known as Dabolim Airport, is an international airport. Similarly, Srinagar Airport is an international airport in Jammu and Kashmir. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport is a public airport that principally serves Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It has one terminal and both domestic as well as international flights operate from here.
[13] Where are the Todas found?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in Tamil Nadu. The Toda lands are now a part of The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-designated International Biosphere Reserve.
[14] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
National Capital Region area of Delhi registered the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre
[15] Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census in India is –
A.
927
B.
924
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.
[16] Which is called the "Lake District of India"?
A.
Nainital
B.
Shimla
C.
Sikkim
D.
Matheran
Ans:
Nainital
Explanation :
Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the 'Lake District of India.' Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.
[17] Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?
A.
Nagaland
B.
Assam
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Tripura
Ans:
Tripura
Explanation :
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.
[18] Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
A.
Kerala
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
As per the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 63.82% among all the states and union territories of India. It is followed by Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan in terms of lowest literacy rates. Bihar has also the lowest male literacy rate (73.39%) in India.
[19] Which State has the longest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Gujarat
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau in Tamil Nadu. The Toda lands are now a part of The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-designated International Biosphere Reserve.
[14] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
National Capital Region area of Delhi registered the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre
[15] Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census in India is –
A.
927
B.
924
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.
[16] Which is called the "Lake District of India"?
A.
Nainital
B.
Shimla
C.
Sikkim
D.
Matheran
Ans:
Nainital
Explanation :
Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the 'Lake District of India.' Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.
[17] Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?
A.
Nagaland
B.
Assam
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Tripura
Ans:
Tripura
Explanation :
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.
[18] Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
A.
Kerala
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
As per the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 63.82% among all the states and union territories of India. It is followed by Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan in terms of lowest literacy rates. Bihar has also the lowest male literacy rate (73.39%) in India.
[19] Which State has the longest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Gujarat
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.
[16] Which is called the "Lake District of India"?
A.
Nainital
B.
Shimla
C.
Sikkim
D.
Matheran
Ans:
Nainital
Explanation :
Nainital in Uttarakhand is famously referred to as the 'Lake District of India.' Situated at almost 2,000m above sea level, it is mainly known for Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body. The British, fond of this lake and its scenic beauty, termed gave the place its famous sobriquet.
[17] Which of the following State is surrounded by Bangladesh from three sides?
A.
Nagaland
B.
Assam
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Tripura
Ans:
Tripura
Explanation :
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.
[18] Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
A.
Kerala
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
As per the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 63.82% among all the states and union territories of India. It is followed by Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan in terms of lowest literacy rates. Bihar has also the lowest male literacy rate (73.39%) in India.
[19] Which State has the longest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Gujarat
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh to the north, south, and west, and the Indian states of Assam and Mizoram to the east. It is a state in Northeast India. It is third-smallest state in the India.
[18] Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
A.
Kerala
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
As per the 2011 census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate of 63.82% among all the states and union territories of India. It is followed by Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan in terms of lowest literacy rates. Bihar has also the lowest male literacy rate (73.39%) in India.
[19] Which State has the longest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Gujarat
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Khambat and Kachchh.
[20] As per 2011 Census data, the child sex ratio has come down from 927 to –
A.
904
B.
920
C.
917
D.
914
Ans:
914
Explanation :
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.
[21] Apatanis are the major tribal group of –
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Nagaland
C.
Sikkim
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
The Apatanis are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. However, more Apatanis live outside this valley, making the total population approximately 60,000 all over the state. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
[22] Which is the best planned city in India?
A.
Salem
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Coimbatore
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Chandigarh
Explanation :
The city of Chandigarh, was the first planned city in India post-independence in 1947 and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. It is neatly planned and divided into sectors which are nicely connected to one another. Adding to that, every sector has a park and a shopping street with plantations surrounding them
[23] Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
According to 2011 Census, the number of births in rural areas have increased by nine crore in the last decade. The statistics reveal that while the maximum number of people living in rural areas in a particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of people in urban areas at five crore. The data also reflects that 18.62 per cent of the country's rural population lives in Uttar Pradesh and 13.48 per cent urban population lives in Maharashtra. During 2001-11, the rate of growth of rural population has been 12.18 per cent.
[24] The least populated State in India is –
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Sikkim
C.
Mizoram
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim is India's least populous state, with 6,10,577 inhabitants according to the 2011 census. Sikkim is also one of the least densely populated Indian states, with only 86 persons per square kilometre. However, it has a high population growth rate, aver-aging 12.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males, with a total of 3,23,070 males and 2,87,507 females recorded in 2011.
[25] Which is the largest State of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.
Explanation :
Rajasthan with an area of 342,239 sq km is the largest state in India. Before the formation of Chattisgarh as a separate state in the year 2000, Madhya Pradesh was the largest Indian state in terms of area. Rajasthan is located in the western part of India and has two distinct geographical regions with desert on one side and thick forest on the other. Aravali the oldest mountain chain is the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the State.