[1] The highest mountain peak in Peninsular India is –
A.
Anaimudi
B.
Dodabetta
C.
Mahendragiri
D.
Nilgiris
Ans:
Anaimudi
Explanation :
The highest peak of Peninsular India is Anaimudi (2695 m) in Anaimalai Hills. It is located in Kerala in the Western Ghats.
[2] The Greater Himalayas is other-wise called as –
A.
Himadri
B.
Sahyadri
C.
Assam Himalayas
D.
Siwaliks
Ans:
Himadri
Explanation :
The Himalayas is divided into three major geographical entities, the Himadri (greater Himalaya), Himanchal (lesser Himalaya) and the Siwaliks (outer Himalaya). These divisions extend almost uninterrupted throughout its length and are separated by major geological fault lines.
[3] In which of the following States in Jog Falls located?
A.
Orissa
B.
Kerala
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gerusoppe Falls.
[4] Which of the following places will not get the rays of the sun vertically?
A.
Srinagar
B.
Mumbai
C.
Chennai
D.
Thiruvananthapuram
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
In the tropical zone which lays between 23.4° north and south of the equator respectively (region between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn) the sun is vertically overhead sometime each year. Srinagar lies beyond this region.
[5] Which Indian State has the largest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Orissa
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh has the second-longest coastline of 972 km among the states of India, the longest coastline being that of Gujarat (1600 km). This long coastline provides a nesting ground for sea turtles, the backwaters, such as those of Pulicat, are feeding grounds for flamingos and Grey Pelicans among several hundred other species of birds, and the estuaries of the Godavari and Krishna rivers support mangrove vegetation and habitats for several faunal species.
[6] Indian Standard Time relates to –
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5°E longitude, from a clock tower in Mirzapur (25.15°N 82.58°E) (near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh) which is nearly on the corresponding longitude reference line.
[7] Which one of the following river flows through a rift valley?
A.
Godavari
B.
Narmada
C.
Krishna
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Narmada
Explanation :
Narmada is the only river in India that flows in a rift valley, flowing west between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges. The Tapti River and Mahi River also flow through rift valleys, but between different ranges. One theory is that the area in which the fossils are located. i.e., the Narmada Valley near Mandla, was actually a deep inundation of the sea into peninsular India till the Post- Cambrian Tertiary age, about 40 million years ago. This means that Narmada was a very short river which terminated in the inland sea above Mandla, and that the recession of the sea caused geological disturbances, which created the present rift valley through which the Narmada River and Tapti River flow in their present journey to the Arabian Sea.
[8] Duncan Passage is located between –
A.
South and Little Andaman
B.
North and South Andaman
C.
North and Middle Andaman
D.
Andaman and Nicobar
Ans:
South and Little Andaman
Explanation :
Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It is about 48 km (30 mi) wide; it separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north and Little Andaman to the south. West of Duncan Passage is the Bay of Bengal; east is the Andaman Sea. Several small islands and islets lie along the passage.
[9] In which State is Hutti gold mine situated?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines Limited (HGML) is a company located in the state of Karnataka. India and engaged in the mining and production of gold. It was first established as Hyderabad Gold Mines in 1947. It is the only company in India which produces gold by mining and processing the gold ore.
[10] In which State is Khetri the area known for copper ores, situated?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is known for its Copper Project. The township of Khetri Nagar is built and is under control of the Hindustan Copper Limited, a public sector unit under Government of India.
[11] The State with highest production of wheat in year 2012-13 is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh was the state with highest production of wheat during 2012-13. It produced 30301.942 (in thousand tonnes) of wheat during the year. It re-tained its prime status even during 2013-14.
[12] The largest producer of Lac in India is –
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Jharkhand
C.
West Bengal
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Jharkhand
Explanation :
The leading producer of lac is Jharkhand, followed by the Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated species is Kerria lacca.
[13] Name the longest lake in India?
A.
Pangong lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi. The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 2033.02 km2 thereby making it the largest wetland system in India.
[14] Ganga is a result of confluence of rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda at which place?
A.
Dev Prayag
B.
Karan Prayag
C.
Gangotri
D.
Rudra Prayag
Ans:
Dev Prayag
Explanation :
It is at Dev Prayag in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand that Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River. It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confiuences) of Alaknanda River. The Alaknanda rises at the feet of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers in Uttarakhand. The headwaters of the Bhagirathi are formed at Gaumukh, at the foot of the Gangotri glacier and Khatling glaciers in the Garhwal Himalaya.
[15] Which of the following water bodies is not a freshwater resource?
A.
Jaisamand
B.
Ganga river
C.
Yamuna river
D.
Chilika lake
Ans:
Yamuna river
Explanation :
Fresh water is a renewable resource. River Ganges, Yamuna River and Jaisamand Lake come under this category. However, Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha.
[16] Which river serves the largest cultivable area?
A.
Ganga
B.
Saryu
C.
Godavari
D.
Krishna
Ans:
Ganga
Explanation :
The entire Ganga basin system effectively drains eight states.
[17] This delta is the largest in the world –
A.
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
B.
Kaveri delta
C.
Krishna delta
D.
Godavari delta
Ans:
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderhans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[18] 'Kalbaisakhi' is a kind of –
A.
cropping pattern
B.
ritual practised in Kerala
C.
cyclonic storm
D.
None of these
Ans:
cyclonic storm
Explanation :
Often during early summer, dusty squalls followed by spells of thunderstorm and heavy rains lash Assam and West Bengal, bringing relief from the humid heat. These thunderstorms are convective in nature and are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or calamity of the month of Baisakh
[19] Which among the following integrated iron installation does not come under the management of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
A.
Bhilai
B.
Durgapur
C.
Rourkela
D.
Jamshedpur
Ans:
Jamshedpur
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
The highest peak of Peninsular India is Anaimudi (2695 m) in Anaimalai Hills. It is located in Kerala in the Western Ghats.
[2] The Greater Himalayas is other-wise called as –
A.
Himadri
B.
Sahyadri
C.
Assam Himalayas
D.
Siwaliks
Ans:
Himadri
Explanation :
The Himalayas is divided into three major geographical entities, the Himadri (greater Himalaya), Himanchal (lesser Himalaya) and the Siwaliks (outer Himalaya). These divisions extend almost uninterrupted throughout its length and are separated by major geological fault lines.
[3] In which of the following States in Jog Falls located?
A.
Orissa
B.
Kerala
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gerusoppe Falls.
[4] Which of the following places will not get the rays of the sun vertically?
A.
Srinagar
B.
Mumbai
C.
Chennai
D.
Thiruvananthapuram
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
In the tropical zone which lays between 23.4° north and south of the equator respectively (region between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn) the sun is vertically overhead sometime each year. Srinagar lies beyond this region.
[5] Which Indian State has the largest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Orissa
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh has the second-longest coastline of 972 km among the states of India, the longest coastline being that of Gujarat (1600 km). This long coastline provides a nesting ground for sea turtles, the backwaters, such as those of Pulicat, are feeding grounds for flamingos and Grey Pelicans among several hundred other species of birds, and the estuaries of the Godavari and Krishna rivers support mangrove vegetation and habitats for several faunal species.
[6] Indian Standard Time relates to –
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5°E longitude, from a clock tower in Mirzapur (25.15°N 82.58°E) (near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh) which is nearly on the corresponding longitude reference line.
[7] Which one of the following river flows through a rift valley?
A.
Godavari
B.
Narmada
C.
Krishna
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Narmada
Explanation :
Narmada is the only river in India that flows in a rift valley, flowing west between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges. The Tapti River and Mahi River also flow through rift valleys, but between different ranges. One theory is that the area in which the fossils are located. i.e., the Narmada Valley near Mandla, was actually a deep inundation of the sea into peninsular India till the Post- Cambrian Tertiary age, about 40 million years ago. This means that Narmada was a very short river which terminated in the inland sea above Mandla, and that the recession of the sea caused geological disturbances, which created the present rift valley through which the Narmada River and Tapti River flow in their present journey to the Arabian Sea.
[8] Duncan Passage is located between –
A.
South and Little Andaman
B.
North and South Andaman
C.
North and Middle Andaman
D.
Andaman and Nicobar
Ans:
South and Little Andaman
Explanation :
Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It is about 48 km (30 mi) wide; it separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north and Little Andaman to the south. West of Duncan Passage is the Bay of Bengal; east is the Andaman Sea. Several small islands and islets lie along the passage.
[9] In which State is Hutti gold mine situated?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines Limited (HGML) is a company located in the state of Karnataka. India and engaged in the mining and production of gold. It was first established as Hyderabad Gold Mines in 1947. It is the only company in India which produces gold by mining and processing the gold ore.
[10] In which State is Khetri the area known for copper ores, situated?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is known for its Copper Project. The township of Khetri Nagar is built and is under control of the Hindustan Copper Limited, a public sector unit under Government of India.
[11] The State with highest production of wheat in year 2012-13 is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh was the state with highest production of wheat during 2012-13. It produced 30301.942 (in thousand tonnes) of wheat during the year. It re-tained its prime status even during 2013-14.
[12] The largest producer of Lac in India is –
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Jharkhand
C.
West Bengal
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Jharkhand
Explanation :
The leading producer of lac is Jharkhand, followed by the Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated species is Kerria lacca.
[13] Name the longest lake in India?
A.
Pangong lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi. The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 2033.02 km2 thereby making it the largest wetland system in India.
[14] Ganga is a result of confluence of rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda at which place?
A.
Dev Prayag
B.
Karan Prayag
C.
Gangotri
D.
Rudra Prayag
Ans:
Dev Prayag
Explanation :
It is at Dev Prayag in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand that Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River. It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confiuences) of Alaknanda River. The Alaknanda rises at the feet of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers in Uttarakhand. The headwaters of the Bhagirathi are formed at Gaumukh, at the foot of the Gangotri glacier and Khatling glaciers in the Garhwal Himalaya.
[15] Which of the following water bodies is not a freshwater resource?
A.
Jaisamand
B.
Ganga river
C.
Yamuna river
D.
Chilika lake
Ans:
Yamuna river
Explanation :
Fresh water is a renewable resource. River Ganges, Yamuna River and Jaisamand Lake come under this category. However, Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha.
[16] Which river serves the largest cultivable area?
A.
Ganga
B.
Saryu
C.
Godavari
D.
Krishna
Ans:
Ganga
Explanation :
The entire Ganga basin system effectively drains eight states.
[17] This delta is the largest in the world –
A.
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
B.
Kaveri delta
C.
Krishna delta
D.
Godavari delta
Ans:
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderhans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[18] 'Kalbaisakhi' is a kind of –
A.
cropping pattern
B.
ritual practised in Kerala
C.
cyclonic storm
D.
None of these
Ans:
cyclonic storm
Explanation :
Often during early summer, dusty squalls followed by spells of thunderstorm and heavy rains lash Assam and West Bengal, bringing relief from the humid heat. These thunderstorms are convective in nature and are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or calamity of the month of Baisakh
[19] Which among the following integrated iron installation does not come under the management of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
A.
Bhilai
B.
Durgapur
C.
Rourkela
D.
Jamshedpur
Ans:
Jamshedpur
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gerusoppe Falls.
[4] Which of the following places will not get the rays of the sun vertically?
A.
Srinagar
B.
Mumbai
C.
Chennai
D.
Thiruvananthapuram
Ans:
Srinagar
Explanation :
In the tropical zone which lays between 23.4° north and south of the equator respectively (region between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn) the sun is vertically overhead sometime each year. Srinagar lies beyond this region.
[5] Which Indian State has the largest coastline?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Orissa
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh has the second-longest coastline of 972 km among the states of India, the longest coastline being that of Gujarat (1600 km). This long coastline provides a nesting ground for sea turtles, the backwaters, such as those of Pulicat, are feeding grounds for flamingos and Grey Pelicans among several hundred other species of birds, and the estuaries of the Godavari and Krishna rivers support mangrove vegetation and habitats for several faunal species.
[6] Indian Standard Time relates to –
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5°E longitude, from a clock tower in Mirzapur (25.15°N 82.58°E) (near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh) which is nearly on the corresponding longitude reference line.
[7] Which one of the following river flows through a rift valley?
A.
Godavari
B.
Narmada
C.
Krishna
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Narmada
Explanation :
Narmada is the only river in India that flows in a rift valley, flowing west between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges. The Tapti River and Mahi River also flow through rift valleys, but between different ranges. One theory is that the area in which the fossils are located. i.e., the Narmada Valley near Mandla, was actually a deep inundation of the sea into peninsular India till the Post- Cambrian Tertiary age, about 40 million years ago. This means that Narmada was a very short river which terminated in the inland sea above Mandla, and that the recession of the sea caused geological disturbances, which created the present rift valley through which the Narmada River and Tapti River flow in their present journey to the Arabian Sea.
[8] Duncan Passage is located between –
A.
South and Little Andaman
B.
North and South Andaman
C.
North and Middle Andaman
D.
Andaman and Nicobar
Ans:
South and Little Andaman
Explanation :
Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It is about 48 km (30 mi) wide; it separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north and Little Andaman to the south. West of Duncan Passage is the Bay of Bengal; east is the Andaman Sea. Several small islands and islets lie along the passage.
[9] In which State is Hutti gold mine situated?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines Limited (HGML) is a company located in the state of Karnataka. India and engaged in the mining and production of gold. It was first established as Hyderabad Gold Mines in 1947. It is the only company in India which produces gold by mining and processing the gold ore.
[10] In which State is Khetri the area known for copper ores, situated?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is known for its Copper Project. The township of Khetri Nagar is built and is under control of the Hindustan Copper Limited, a public sector unit under Government of India.
[11] The State with highest production of wheat in year 2012-13 is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh was the state with highest production of wheat during 2012-13. It produced 30301.942 (in thousand tonnes) of wheat during the year. It re-tained its prime status even during 2013-14.
[12] The largest producer of Lac in India is –
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Jharkhand
C.
West Bengal
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Jharkhand
Explanation :
The leading producer of lac is Jharkhand, followed by the Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated species is Kerria lacca.
[13] Name the longest lake in India?
A.
Pangong lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi. The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 2033.02 km2 thereby making it the largest wetland system in India.
[14] Ganga is a result of confluence of rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda at which place?
A.
Dev Prayag
B.
Karan Prayag
C.
Gangotri
D.
Rudra Prayag
Ans:
Dev Prayag
Explanation :
It is at Dev Prayag in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand that Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River. It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confiuences) of Alaknanda River. The Alaknanda rises at the feet of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers in Uttarakhand. The headwaters of the Bhagirathi are formed at Gaumukh, at the foot of the Gangotri glacier and Khatling glaciers in the Garhwal Himalaya.
[15] Which of the following water bodies is not a freshwater resource?
A.
Jaisamand
B.
Ganga river
C.
Yamuna river
D.
Chilika lake
Ans:
Yamuna river
Explanation :
Fresh water is a renewable resource. River Ganges, Yamuna River and Jaisamand Lake come under this category. However, Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha.
[16] Which river serves the largest cultivable area?
A.
Ganga
B.
Saryu
C.
Godavari
D.
Krishna
Ans:
Ganga
Explanation :
The entire Ganga basin system effectively drains eight states.
[17] This delta is the largest in the world –
A.
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
B.
Kaveri delta
C.
Krishna delta
D.
Godavari delta
Ans:
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderhans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[18] 'Kalbaisakhi' is a kind of –
A.
cropping pattern
B.
ritual practised in Kerala
C.
cyclonic storm
D.
None of these
Ans:
cyclonic storm
Explanation :
Often during early summer, dusty squalls followed by spells of thunderstorm and heavy rains lash Assam and West Bengal, bringing relief from the humid heat. These thunderstorms are convective in nature and are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or calamity of the month of Baisakh
[19] Which among the following integrated iron installation does not come under the management of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
A.
Bhilai
B.
Durgapur
C.
Rourkela
D.
Jamshedpur
Ans:
Jamshedpur
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh has the second-longest coastline of 972 km among the states of India, the longest coastline being that of Gujarat (1600 km). This long coastline provides a nesting ground for sea turtles, the backwaters, such as those of Pulicat, are feeding grounds for flamingos and Grey Pelicans among several hundred other species of birds, and the estuaries of the Godavari and Krishna rivers support mangrove vegetation and habitats for several faunal species.
[6] Indian Standard Time relates to –
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5°E longitude, from a clock tower in Mirzapur (25.15°N 82.58°E) (near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh) which is nearly on the corresponding longitude reference line.
[7] Which one of the following river flows through a rift valley?
A.
Godavari
B.
Narmada
C.
Krishna
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Narmada
Explanation :
Narmada is the only river in India that flows in a rift valley, flowing west between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges. The Tapti River and Mahi River also flow through rift valleys, but between different ranges. One theory is that the area in which the fossils are located. i.e., the Narmada Valley near Mandla, was actually a deep inundation of the sea into peninsular India till the Post- Cambrian Tertiary age, about 40 million years ago. This means that Narmada was a very short river which terminated in the inland sea above Mandla, and that the recession of the sea caused geological disturbances, which created the present rift valley through which the Narmada River and Tapti River flow in their present journey to the Arabian Sea.
[8] Duncan Passage is located between –
A.
South and Little Andaman
B.
North and South Andaman
C.
North and Middle Andaman
D.
Andaman and Nicobar
Ans:
South and Little Andaman
Explanation :
Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It is about 48 km (30 mi) wide; it separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north and Little Andaman to the south. West of Duncan Passage is the Bay of Bengal; east is the Andaman Sea. Several small islands and islets lie along the passage.
[9] In which State is Hutti gold mine situated?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines Limited (HGML) is a company located in the state of Karnataka. India and engaged in the mining and production of gold. It was first established as Hyderabad Gold Mines in 1947. It is the only company in India which produces gold by mining and processing the gold ore.
[10] In which State is Khetri the area known for copper ores, situated?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is known for its Copper Project. The township of Khetri Nagar is built and is under control of the Hindustan Copper Limited, a public sector unit under Government of India.
[11] The State with highest production of wheat in year 2012-13 is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh was the state with highest production of wheat during 2012-13. It produced 30301.942 (in thousand tonnes) of wheat during the year. It re-tained its prime status even during 2013-14.
[12] The largest producer of Lac in India is –
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Jharkhand
C.
West Bengal
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Jharkhand
Explanation :
The leading producer of lac is Jharkhand, followed by the Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated species is Kerria lacca.
[13] Name the longest lake in India?
A.
Pangong lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi. The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 2033.02 km2 thereby making it the largest wetland system in India.
[14] Ganga is a result of confluence of rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda at which place?
A.
Dev Prayag
B.
Karan Prayag
C.
Gangotri
D.
Rudra Prayag
Ans:
Dev Prayag
Explanation :
It is at Dev Prayag in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand that Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River. It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confiuences) of Alaknanda River. The Alaknanda rises at the feet of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers in Uttarakhand. The headwaters of the Bhagirathi are formed at Gaumukh, at the foot of the Gangotri glacier and Khatling glaciers in the Garhwal Himalaya.
[15] Which of the following water bodies is not a freshwater resource?
A.
Jaisamand
B.
Ganga river
C.
Yamuna river
D.
Chilika lake
Ans:
Yamuna river
Explanation :
Fresh water is a renewable resource. River Ganges, Yamuna River and Jaisamand Lake come under this category. However, Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha.
[16] Which river serves the largest cultivable area?
A.
Ganga
B.
Saryu
C.
Godavari
D.
Krishna
Ans:
Ganga
Explanation :
The entire Ganga basin system effectively drains eight states.
[17] This delta is the largest in the world –
A.
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
B.
Kaveri delta
C.
Krishna delta
D.
Godavari delta
Ans:
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderhans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[18] 'Kalbaisakhi' is a kind of –
A.
cropping pattern
B.
ritual practised in Kerala
C.
cyclonic storm
D.
None of these
Ans:
cyclonic storm
Explanation :
Often during early summer, dusty squalls followed by spells of thunderstorm and heavy rains lash Assam and West Bengal, bringing relief from the humid heat. These thunderstorms are convective in nature and are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or calamity of the month of Baisakh
[19] Which among the following integrated iron installation does not come under the management of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
A.
Bhilai
B.
Durgapur
C.
Rourkela
D.
Jamshedpur
Ans:
Jamshedpur
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
Narmada is the only river in India that flows in a rift valley, flowing west between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges. The Tapti River and Mahi River also flow through rift valleys, but between different ranges. One theory is that the area in which the fossils are located. i.e., the Narmada Valley near Mandla, was actually a deep inundation of the sea into peninsular India till the Post- Cambrian Tertiary age, about 40 million years ago. This means that Narmada was a very short river which terminated in the inland sea above Mandla, and that the recession of the sea caused geological disturbances, which created the present rift valley through which the Narmada River and Tapti River flow in their present journey to the Arabian Sea.
[8] Duncan Passage is located between –
A.
South and Little Andaman
B.
North and South Andaman
C.
North and Middle Andaman
D.
Andaman and Nicobar
Ans:
South and Little Andaman
Explanation :
Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It is about 48 km (30 mi) wide; it separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north and Little Andaman to the south. West of Duncan Passage is the Bay of Bengal; east is the Andaman Sea. Several small islands and islets lie along the passage.
[9] In which State is Hutti gold mine situated?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines Limited (HGML) is a company located in the state of Karnataka. India and engaged in the mining and production of gold. It was first established as Hyderabad Gold Mines in 1947. It is the only company in India which produces gold by mining and processing the gold ore.
[10] In which State is Khetri the area known for copper ores, situated?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is known for its Copper Project. The township of Khetri Nagar is built and is under control of the Hindustan Copper Limited, a public sector unit under Government of India.
[11] The State with highest production of wheat in year 2012-13 is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh was the state with highest production of wheat during 2012-13. It produced 30301.942 (in thousand tonnes) of wheat during the year. It re-tained its prime status even during 2013-14.
[12] The largest producer of Lac in India is –
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Jharkhand
C.
West Bengal
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Jharkhand
Explanation :
The leading producer of lac is Jharkhand, followed by the Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated species is Kerria lacca.
[13] Name the longest lake in India?
A.
Pangong lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi. The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 2033.02 km2 thereby making it the largest wetland system in India.
[14] Ganga is a result of confluence of rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda at which place?
A.
Dev Prayag
B.
Karan Prayag
C.
Gangotri
D.
Rudra Prayag
Ans:
Dev Prayag
Explanation :
It is at Dev Prayag in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand that Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River. It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confiuences) of Alaknanda River. The Alaknanda rises at the feet of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers in Uttarakhand. The headwaters of the Bhagirathi are formed at Gaumukh, at the foot of the Gangotri glacier and Khatling glaciers in the Garhwal Himalaya.
[15] Which of the following water bodies is not a freshwater resource?
A.
Jaisamand
B.
Ganga river
C.
Yamuna river
D.
Chilika lake
Ans:
Yamuna river
Explanation :
Fresh water is a renewable resource. River Ganges, Yamuna River and Jaisamand Lake come under this category. However, Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha.
[16] Which river serves the largest cultivable area?
A.
Ganga
B.
Saryu
C.
Godavari
D.
Krishna
Ans:
Ganga
Explanation :
The entire Ganga basin system effectively drains eight states.
[17] This delta is the largest in the world –
A.
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
B.
Kaveri delta
C.
Krishna delta
D.
Godavari delta
Ans:
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderhans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[18] 'Kalbaisakhi' is a kind of –
A.
cropping pattern
B.
ritual practised in Kerala
C.
cyclonic storm
D.
None of these
Ans:
cyclonic storm
Explanation :
Often during early summer, dusty squalls followed by spells of thunderstorm and heavy rains lash Assam and West Bengal, bringing relief from the humid heat. These thunderstorms are convective in nature and are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or calamity of the month of Baisakh
[19] Which among the following integrated iron installation does not come under the management of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
A.
Bhilai
B.
Durgapur
C.
Rourkela
D.
Jamshedpur
Ans:
Jamshedpur
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines Limited (HGML) is a company located in the state of Karnataka. India and engaged in the mining and production of gold. It was first established as Hyderabad Gold Mines in 1947. It is the only company in India which produces gold by mining and processing the gold ore.
[10] In which State is Khetri the area known for copper ores, situated?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is known for its Copper Project. The township of Khetri Nagar is built and is under control of the Hindustan Copper Limited, a public sector unit under Government of India.
[11] The State with highest production of wheat in year 2012-13 is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh was the state with highest production of wheat during 2012-13. It produced 30301.942 (in thousand tonnes) of wheat during the year. It re-tained its prime status even during 2013-14.
[12] The largest producer of Lac in India is –
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Jharkhand
C.
West Bengal
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Jharkhand
Explanation :
The leading producer of lac is Jharkhand, followed by the Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated species is Kerria lacca.
[13] Name the longest lake in India?
A.
Pangong lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi. The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 2033.02 km2 thereby making it the largest wetland system in India.
[14] Ganga is a result of confluence of rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda at which place?
A.
Dev Prayag
B.
Karan Prayag
C.
Gangotri
D.
Rudra Prayag
Ans:
Dev Prayag
Explanation :
It is at Dev Prayag in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand that Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River. It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confiuences) of Alaknanda River. The Alaknanda rises at the feet of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers in Uttarakhand. The headwaters of the Bhagirathi are formed at Gaumukh, at the foot of the Gangotri glacier and Khatling glaciers in the Garhwal Himalaya.
[15] Which of the following water bodies is not a freshwater resource?
A.
Jaisamand
B.
Ganga river
C.
Yamuna river
D.
Chilika lake
Ans:
Yamuna river
Explanation :
Fresh water is a renewable resource. River Ganges, Yamuna River and Jaisamand Lake come under this category. However, Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha.
[16] Which river serves the largest cultivable area?
A.
Ganga
B.
Saryu
C.
Godavari
D.
Krishna
Ans:
Ganga
Explanation :
The entire Ganga basin system effectively drains eight states.
[17] This delta is the largest in the world –
A.
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
B.
Kaveri delta
C.
Krishna delta
D.
Godavari delta
Ans:
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderhans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[18] 'Kalbaisakhi' is a kind of –
A.
cropping pattern
B.
ritual practised in Kerala
C.
cyclonic storm
D.
None of these
Ans:
cyclonic storm
Explanation :
Often during early summer, dusty squalls followed by spells of thunderstorm and heavy rains lash Assam and West Bengal, bringing relief from the humid heat. These thunderstorms are convective in nature and are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or calamity of the month of Baisakh
[19] Which among the following integrated iron installation does not come under the management of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
A.
Bhilai
B.
Durgapur
C.
Rourkela
D.
Jamshedpur
Ans:
Jamshedpur
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
Uttar Pradesh was the state with highest production of wheat during 2012-13. It produced 30301.942 (in thousand tonnes) of wheat during the year. It re-tained its prime status even during 2013-14.
[12] The largest producer of Lac in India is –
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Jharkhand
C.
West Bengal
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Jharkhand
Explanation :
The leading producer of lac is Jharkhand, followed by the Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. Lac is the scarlet resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated species is Kerria lacca.
[13] Name the longest lake in India?
A.
Pangong lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi. The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 2033.02 km2 thereby making it the largest wetland system in India.
[14] Ganga is a result of confluence of rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda at which place?
A.
Dev Prayag
B.
Karan Prayag
C.
Gangotri
D.
Rudra Prayag
Ans:
Dev Prayag
Explanation :
It is at Dev Prayag in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand that Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River. It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confiuences) of Alaknanda River. The Alaknanda rises at the feet of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers in Uttarakhand. The headwaters of the Bhagirathi are formed at Gaumukh, at the foot of the Gangotri glacier and Khatling glaciers in the Garhwal Himalaya.
[15] Which of the following water bodies is not a freshwater resource?
A.
Jaisamand
B.
Ganga river
C.
Yamuna river
D.
Chilika lake
Ans:
Yamuna river
Explanation :
Fresh water is a renewable resource. River Ganges, Yamuna River and Jaisamand Lake come under this category. However, Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha.
[16] Which river serves the largest cultivable area?
A.
Ganga
B.
Saryu
C.
Godavari
D.
Krishna
Ans:
Ganga
Explanation :
The entire Ganga basin system effectively drains eight states.
[17] This delta is the largest in the world –
A.
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
B.
Kaveri delta
C.
Krishna delta
D.
Godavari delta
Ans:
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderhans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[18] 'Kalbaisakhi' is a kind of –
A.
cropping pattern
B.
ritual practised in Kerala
C.
cyclonic storm
D.
None of these
Ans:
cyclonic storm
Explanation :
Often during early summer, dusty squalls followed by spells of thunderstorm and heavy rains lash Assam and West Bengal, bringing relief from the humid heat. These thunderstorms are convective in nature and are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or calamity of the month of Baisakh
[19] Which among the following integrated iron installation does not come under the management of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
A.
Bhilai
B.
Durgapur
C.
Rourkela
D.
Jamshedpur
Ans:
Jamshedpur
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
Vembanad is the longest lake in India, and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. Spanning several districts in the state of Kerala, it is known as Punnamada Lake in Kuttanad, Kochi Lake in Kochi. The Vembanad wetland system covers an area of over 2033.02 km2 thereby making it the largest wetland system in India.
[14] Ganga is a result of confluence of rivers Bhagirathi and Alakananda at which place?
A.
Dev Prayag
B.
Karan Prayag
C.
Gangotri
D.
Rudra Prayag
Ans:
Dev Prayag
Explanation :
It is at Dev Prayag in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand that Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River. It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confiuences) of Alaknanda River. The Alaknanda rises at the feet of the Satopanth and Bhagirath Kharak glaciers in Uttarakhand. The headwaters of the Bhagirathi are formed at Gaumukh, at the foot of the Gangotri glacier and Khatling glaciers in the Garhwal Himalaya.
[15] Which of the following water bodies is not a freshwater resource?
A.
Jaisamand
B.
Ganga river
C.
Yamuna river
D.
Chilika lake
Ans:
Yamuna river
Explanation :
Fresh water is a renewable resource. River Ganges, Yamuna River and Jaisamand Lake come under this category. However, Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha.
[16] Which river serves the largest cultivable area?
A.
Ganga
B.
Saryu
C.
Godavari
D.
Krishna
Ans:
Ganga
Explanation :
The entire Ganga basin system effectively drains eight states.
[17] This delta is the largest in the world –
A.
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
B.
Kaveri delta
C.
Krishna delta
D.
Godavari delta
Ans:
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderhans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[18] 'Kalbaisakhi' is a kind of –
A.
cropping pattern
B.
ritual practised in Kerala
C.
cyclonic storm
D.
None of these
Ans:
cyclonic storm
Explanation :
Often during early summer, dusty squalls followed by spells of thunderstorm and heavy rains lash Assam and West Bengal, bringing relief from the humid heat. These thunderstorms are convective in nature and are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or calamity of the month of Baisakh
[19] Which among the following integrated iron installation does not come under the management of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
A.
Bhilai
B.
Durgapur
C.
Rourkela
D.
Jamshedpur
Ans:
Jamshedpur
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
Fresh water is a renewable resource. River Ganges, Yamuna River and Jaisamand Lake come under this category. However, Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha.
[16] Which river serves the largest cultivable area?
A.
Ganga
B.
Saryu
C.
Godavari
D.
Krishna
Ans:
Ganga
Explanation :
The entire Ganga basin system effectively drains eight states.
[17] This delta is the largest in the world –
A.
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
B.
Kaveri delta
C.
Krishna delta
D.
Godavari delta
Ans:
Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderhans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[18] 'Kalbaisakhi' is a kind of –
A.
cropping pattern
B.
ritual practised in Kerala
C.
cyclonic storm
D.
None of these
Ans:
cyclonic storm
Explanation :
Often during early summer, dusty squalls followed by spells of thunderstorm and heavy rains lash Assam and West Bengal, bringing relief from the humid heat. These thunderstorms are convective in nature and are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or calamity of the month of Baisakh
[19] Which among the following integrated iron installation does not come under the management of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
A.
Bhilai
B.
Durgapur
C.
Rourkela
D.
Jamshedpur
Ans:
Jamshedpur
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
The Ganges Delta (also known as the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta, or the Sunderhans Delta) is a river delta in the South Asia region of Bengal, consisting of Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India. It is the world's largest delta, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is also one of the most fertile regions in the world, thus earning the nickname The Green Delta. The delta stretches from the Hooghly River on the west to the Meghna River on the east.
[18] 'Kalbaisakhi' is a kind of –
A.
cropping pattern
B.
ritual practised in Kerala
C.
cyclonic storm
D.
None of these
Ans:
cyclonic storm
Explanation :
Often during early summer, dusty squalls followed by spells of thunderstorm and heavy rains lash Assam and West Bengal, bringing relief from the humid heat. These thunderstorms are convective in nature and are locally known as Kal Baisakhi or calamity of the month of Baisakh
[19] Which among the following integrated iron installation does not come under the management of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
A.
Bhilai
B.
Durgapur
C.
Rourkela
D.
Jamshedpur
Ans:
Jamshedpur
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
Steel Authority of India Limited is one of the largest state-owned steel-making company based in New Delhi, India and one of the top steel makers in World. Major plants owned by SAIL are located at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (near Asansa) and Salem.
[20] Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Darjeeling
Ans:
Darjeeling
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[21] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?
A.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
B.
Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
C.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kawas - Gujarat
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
November 10, 1897 was an epoch-making day in the power sector in India. A century back, On this day, the first hydel power station in India, and reportedly in Asia too, was commissioned at Sidrapong near Darjeeling town, the first power utility run en commercial basis for use of general public, heralding the electrical-energy-era in the Indian sub-continent, and ushering in a revolutionary change in the soda- cultural and economic life of Indian society.
[22] Sambhar Salt Lake is situated in:
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Karnataka
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, sits 96 km south west of the city of Jaipur and 64 km north east of Ajmer along National Highway 8 in Rajasthan. It is India's largest saline lake and made Rajasthan the third largest salt producing state in India. It produces 196,000 tonnes of clean salt every year, which equals 8.7% of India's salt production. Salt is produced by evaporation process of brine and is mostly managed by Sambhar Salts Ltd.(SSL), a joint venture of the Hindustan Salts Ltd. and the state government. SSL owns 3% of the eastern lake. Sambhar has been designated as a Ramsar site (recognized wetland of international importance) because the wetland, is a key wintering area for tens of thou-sands of flamingos and other birds that migrate from northern Asia.
[23] According to 1991 census, in which Slate/Union Terriroty has the highest percentage of scheduled castes population?
A.
Punjab
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Punjab
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
As per the Census 2001, total population of the Scheduled Castes in the country (excluding the population of Mao Maram, Paomata and Purul sub-divisions of Senapati district of Manipur) is 166,635,700 which constitute 16.2% of the total population. Uttar Pradesh (35,148,377) has the largest Scheduled Caste population, followed by West Bengal (18,452,555) and Bihar (13,048,608). These states, along with Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab comprise the group of 'top ten' states in terms of large Scheduled Caste population in the country, In Nagaland, Lakshadweep, and A & N Islands, no Scheduled Caste is notified. According to 2011 census, Punjab has the highest percentage (31.9%) of scheduled castes population. SC% of India = 16.6%, ST% of India = 8.6%.
[24] The study of population is called :
A.
Cartography
B.
Anthropology
C.
Demography
D.
Biography
Ans:
Demography
Explanation :
Demography is the statistical study of human populations. It encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial and/or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging and death.
[25] Which one of the following districts of MP has a border with another State?
A.
Rewa
B.
Raisen
C.
Hoshangabad
D.
Shandol
Ans:
Rewa
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.
Explanation :
Rewa is an important city in the North Eastern part of Madhya Pradesh state of India bordering Allahabad, Mirzapur and Banda Districts of Uttar Pradesh and Satna and Sidhi Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa derives its name from another name for Narmada River.