[1] Which one of the following is a coastal district of Tamil Nadu?
A.
Periyar
B.
Kanyakumari
C.
Madurai
D.
Trichirappalli
Ans:
Kanyakumari
Explanation :
Kanyakumari, formerly known as Cape Comorin, is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Kanyakumari lies at the southernmost tip of mainland India. It borders the Laccadive Sea to the southwest, south, and to the south-east. It is the confluence of the Western Coastal Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains.
[2] Which amongst the following States/UTs has no identified tribal community?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, are predominantly tribal States/Union territories where Scheduled Tribes population constitutes more than 60% of their total population. No Scheduled Tribes is notified in Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Delhi, and Pondicherry
[3] The maximum concentration of scheduled caste population is in the –
A.
Indo-Gangetic Plains
B.
North-East India
C.
Western Coast
D.
Eastern Coast
Ans:
Indo-Gangetic Plains
Explanation :
More than one-fifth (21.09 per cent) of the total Scheduled Caste population of the country is found in Uttar Pradesh, followed by West Bengal (11.07 per cent), Bihar (7.83 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (7.40 per cent), Tamil Nadu (7.12 per cent), Maharashtra (5.93 per cent), Rajasthan (5.82 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (5.49 per cent) and Karnataka (5.14 per cent). These nine states together contribute 76.89 per cent of the Scheduled Caste population of the country.
[4] Which of the following is an inland river port?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Mumbai
C.
Chennai
D.
Tutieorin
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The term inland port is used in two different but related ways to mean either a port on an inland waterway or an inland site carrying out some functions of a seaport. By this standard, Kolkata is an inland river port.
[5] The road that negotiates four high passes of the world in the Himalayas is –
A.
Darjeeling to Nepal
B.
Shimla to Dalhousie
C.
Manali to Leh
D.
Shimla to Kulu
Ans:
Manali to Leh
Explanation :
The Leh-Manali Highway is a highway in northern India connecting Leh in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir state and Manali in Himachal Pradesh state. The highway crosses some of the highest mountain passes in the world, including Rohtang La 3,978 m in Pir Panjal range and three passes in Zanskar range that separate Zanskar valley from Leh valley, namely, Baralacha La 4,892 m, Lachulung La 5,059 m and Taglang La 5,328 m.
[6] "Manchester" of South India is :
A.
Coimbatore
B.
Madurai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Coimbatore
Explanation :
Coimbatore is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the 15th largest urban agglomeration in India with a metropolitan population of over 2 million. It is a major commercial centre and has often been referred to as the "Manchester of South India". It is an important textile, Industrial, Commercial, Information technology, and manufacturing hub of Tamil Nadu.
[7] The second largest producer of cotton textiles in India is –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mumbal-Maharashtra is the most important cotton manufacturing centre in India. Gujarat is the second largest producer of cotton textile in India and Ahmedabad is the largest centre. The other important cotton textile centres of Gujarat are Vadodara, Surat and Porbandar, etc.
[8] Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet?
A.
Nilgiri hills
B.
Cardamom hills
C.
Palani hills
D.
Annamalai hills
Ans:
Nilgiri hills
Explanation :
The Nilgiri Hills or the Blue mountains form the meeting point of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. These hills are part of the Western Ghats. They are separated from the Karnataka Plateau (north) by the Noyar River and from the Anaimalai and Palni hills (south) by the Palghat Gap.
[9] On the tributary of which river has Rihand Dam been constructed?
A.
Chambal
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sone
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Sone
Explanation :
Rihand Dam is a concrete gravity dam located at Pipri in Sonbhadra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is on the border of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. It is on the Rihand River which is the tributary of the Son River. The Rihand River flows through the Indian states of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. The Rihand rises from Matiranga hills, in the region south west of the Mainpat plateau, which is about 2,100 meters above mean sea level. The river flows north roughly through the central part of Surguja district for 160 kilometres.
[10] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[11] Green Revolution was started in –
A.
1960
B.
1970
C.
1980
D.
1990
Ans:
1960
Explanation :
Green Revolution was started in 1960. Hybrid high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug. Borlaug has been hailed as the Father of the Green Revolution. The methods adopted included the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds.
[12] Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as –
A.
Kallar
B.
Khadar
C.
Regur
D.
Bangar
Ans:
Kallar
Explanation :
Regur of Black Cotton Earth soil refers to the dark coloured volcanic soil. Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as kallar.
[13] In which one of the following States is laterite soil found?
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
Laterite soils in India are found in the Eastern Ghat of Orissa, the Southern parts of Western Ghat, Malabar Coastal plains and Ratnagiri of Maharashtra and some part of Andhra Pradesh, etc. it is rich in aluminium and iron and looks red due to the presence of iron oxides.
[14] The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
A.
Wild Indian Ass
B.
Rhinoceros
C.
Apes
D.
Tigers
Ans:
Wild Indian Ass
Explanation :
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass sub- species Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
[15] Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following –
A.
Lion
B.
Deer
C.
Tiger
D.
Bear
Ans:
Tiger
Explanation :
Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers. Similarly, Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian national park in the Alwar district of Rajasthan that is known for the Bengal tiger.
[16] Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread?
A.
Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu - Karnataka
C.
Maharashtra - Madhya Pradesh
D.
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was established in 2001 and includes 3,500.36 square km of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats.
[17] Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India?
A.
Nokrek
B.
Kanha
C.
Nilgiris
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Nilgiris
Explanation :
Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
[18] Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter –
A.
Punjab and Haryana
B.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Bihar and West Bengal
Ans:
Punjab and Haryana
Explanation :
The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the India. When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc. When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
[19] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.
Karnataka and Kerala
B.
Punjab and Haryana
C.
Bihar and Assam
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
Kanyakumari, formerly known as Cape Comorin, is a town in Kanyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Kanyakumari lies at the southernmost tip of mainland India. It borders the Laccadive Sea to the southwest, south, and to the south-east. It is the confluence of the Western Coastal Plains and Eastern Coastal Plains.
[2] Which amongst the following States/UTs has no identified tribal community?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, are predominantly tribal States/Union territories where Scheduled Tribes population constitutes more than 60% of their total population. No Scheduled Tribes is notified in Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Delhi, and Pondicherry
[3] The maximum concentration of scheduled caste population is in the –
A.
Indo-Gangetic Plains
B.
North-East India
C.
Western Coast
D.
Eastern Coast
Ans:
Indo-Gangetic Plains
Explanation :
More than one-fifth (21.09 per cent) of the total Scheduled Caste population of the country is found in Uttar Pradesh, followed by West Bengal (11.07 per cent), Bihar (7.83 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (7.40 per cent), Tamil Nadu (7.12 per cent), Maharashtra (5.93 per cent), Rajasthan (5.82 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (5.49 per cent) and Karnataka (5.14 per cent). These nine states together contribute 76.89 per cent of the Scheduled Caste population of the country.
[4] Which of the following is an inland river port?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Mumbai
C.
Chennai
D.
Tutieorin
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The term inland port is used in two different but related ways to mean either a port on an inland waterway or an inland site carrying out some functions of a seaport. By this standard, Kolkata is an inland river port.
[5] The road that negotiates four high passes of the world in the Himalayas is –
A.
Darjeeling to Nepal
B.
Shimla to Dalhousie
C.
Manali to Leh
D.
Shimla to Kulu
Ans:
Manali to Leh
Explanation :
The Leh-Manali Highway is a highway in northern India connecting Leh in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir state and Manali in Himachal Pradesh state. The highway crosses some of the highest mountain passes in the world, including Rohtang La 3,978 m in Pir Panjal range and three passes in Zanskar range that separate Zanskar valley from Leh valley, namely, Baralacha La 4,892 m, Lachulung La 5,059 m and Taglang La 5,328 m.
[6] "Manchester" of South India is :
A.
Coimbatore
B.
Madurai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Coimbatore
Explanation :
Coimbatore is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the 15th largest urban agglomeration in India with a metropolitan population of over 2 million. It is a major commercial centre and has often been referred to as the "Manchester of South India". It is an important textile, Industrial, Commercial, Information technology, and manufacturing hub of Tamil Nadu.
[7] The second largest producer of cotton textiles in India is –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mumbal-Maharashtra is the most important cotton manufacturing centre in India. Gujarat is the second largest producer of cotton textile in India and Ahmedabad is the largest centre. The other important cotton textile centres of Gujarat are Vadodara, Surat and Porbandar, etc.
[8] Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet?
A.
Nilgiri hills
B.
Cardamom hills
C.
Palani hills
D.
Annamalai hills
Ans:
Nilgiri hills
Explanation :
The Nilgiri Hills or the Blue mountains form the meeting point of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. These hills are part of the Western Ghats. They are separated from the Karnataka Plateau (north) by the Noyar River and from the Anaimalai and Palni hills (south) by the Palghat Gap.
[9] On the tributary of which river has Rihand Dam been constructed?
A.
Chambal
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sone
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Sone
Explanation :
Rihand Dam is a concrete gravity dam located at Pipri in Sonbhadra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is on the border of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. It is on the Rihand River which is the tributary of the Son River. The Rihand River flows through the Indian states of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. The Rihand rises from Matiranga hills, in the region south west of the Mainpat plateau, which is about 2,100 meters above mean sea level. The river flows north roughly through the central part of Surguja district for 160 kilometres.
[10] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[11] Green Revolution was started in –
A.
1960
B.
1970
C.
1980
D.
1990
Ans:
1960
Explanation :
Green Revolution was started in 1960. Hybrid high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug. Borlaug has been hailed as the Father of the Green Revolution. The methods adopted included the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds.
[12] Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as –
A.
Kallar
B.
Khadar
C.
Regur
D.
Bangar
Ans:
Kallar
Explanation :
Regur of Black Cotton Earth soil refers to the dark coloured volcanic soil. Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as kallar.
[13] In which one of the following States is laterite soil found?
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
Laterite soils in India are found in the Eastern Ghat of Orissa, the Southern parts of Western Ghat, Malabar Coastal plains and Ratnagiri of Maharashtra and some part of Andhra Pradesh, etc. it is rich in aluminium and iron and looks red due to the presence of iron oxides.
[14] The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
A.
Wild Indian Ass
B.
Rhinoceros
C.
Apes
D.
Tigers
Ans:
Wild Indian Ass
Explanation :
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass sub- species Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
[15] Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following –
A.
Lion
B.
Deer
C.
Tiger
D.
Bear
Ans:
Tiger
Explanation :
Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers. Similarly, Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian national park in the Alwar district of Rajasthan that is known for the Bengal tiger.
[16] Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread?
A.
Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu - Karnataka
C.
Maharashtra - Madhya Pradesh
D.
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was established in 2001 and includes 3,500.36 square km of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats.
[17] Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India?
A.
Nokrek
B.
Kanha
C.
Nilgiris
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Nilgiris
Explanation :
Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
[18] Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter –
A.
Punjab and Haryana
B.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Bihar and West Bengal
Ans:
Punjab and Haryana
Explanation :
The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the India. When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc. When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
[19] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.
Karnataka and Kerala
B.
Punjab and Haryana
C.
Bihar and Assam
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
More than one-fifth (21.09 per cent) of the total Scheduled Caste population of the country is found in Uttar Pradesh, followed by West Bengal (11.07 per cent), Bihar (7.83 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (7.40 per cent), Tamil Nadu (7.12 per cent), Maharashtra (5.93 per cent), Rajasthan (5.82 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (5.49 per cent) and Karnataka (5.14 per cent). These nine states together contribute 76.89 per cent of the Scheduled Caste population of the country.
[4] Which of the following is an inland river port?
A.
Kolkata
B.
Mumbai
C.
Chennai
D.
Tutieorin
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The term inland port is used in two different but related ways to mean either a port on an inland waterway or an inland site carrying out some functions of a seaport. By this standard, Kolkata is an inland river port.
[5] The road that negotiates four high passes of the world in the Himalayas is –
A.
Darjeeling to Nepal
B.
Shimla to Dalhousie
C.
Manali to Leh
D.
Shimla to Kulu
Ans:
Manali to Leh
Explanation :
The Leh-Manali Highway is a highway in northern India connecting Leh in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir state and Manali in Himachal Pradesh state. The highway crosses some of the highest mountain passes in the world, including Rohtang La 3,978 m in Pir Panjal range and three passes in Zanskar range that separate Zanskar valley from Leh valley, namely, Baralacha La 4,892 m, Lachulung La 5,059 m and Taglang La 5,328 m.
[6] "Manchester" of South India is :
A.
Coimbatore
B.
Madurai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Coimbatore
Explanation :
Coimbatore is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the 15th largest urban agglomeration in India with a metropolitan population of over 2 million. It is a major commercial centre and has often been referred to as the "Manchester of South India". It is an important textile, Industrial, Commercial, Information technology, and manufacturing hub of Tamil Nadu.
[7] The second largest producer of cotton textiles in India is –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mumbal-Maharashtra is the most important cotton manufacturing centre in India. Gujarat is the second largest producer of cotton textile in India and Ahmedabad is the largest centre. The other important cotton textile centres of Gujarat are Vadodara, Surat and Porbandar, etc.
[8] Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet?
A.
Nilgiri hills
B.
Cardamom hills
C.
Palani hills
D.
Annamalai hills
Ans:
Nilgiri hills
Explanation :
The Nilgiri Hills or the Blue mountains form the meeting point of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. These hills are part of the Western Ghats. They are separated from the Karnataka Plateau (north) by the Noyar River and from the Anaimalai and Palni hills (south) by the Palghat Gap.
[9] On the tributary of which river has Rihand Dam been constructed?
A.
Chambal
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sone
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Sone
Explanation :
Rihand Dam is a concrete gravity dam located at Pipri in Sonbhadra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is on the border of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. It is on the Rihand River which is the tributary of the Son River. The Rihand River flows through the Indian states of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. The Rihand rises from Matiranga hills, in the region south west of the Mainpat plateau, which is about 2,100 meters above mean sea level. The river flows north roughly through the central part of Surguja district for 160 kilometres.
[10] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[11] Green Revolution was started in –
A.
1960
B.
1970
C.
1980
D.
1990
Ans:
1960
Explanation :
Green Revolution was started in 1960. Hybrid high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug. Borlaug has been hailed as the Father of the Green Revolution. The methods adopted included the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds.
[12] Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as –
A.
Kallar
B.
Khadar
C.
Regur
D.
Bangar
Ans:
Kallar
Explanation :
Regur of Black Cotton Earth soil refers to the dark coloured volcanic soil. Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as kallar.
[13] In which one of the following States is laterite soil found?
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
Laterite soils in India are found in the Eastern Ghat of Orissa, the Southern parts of Western Ghat, Malabar Coastal plains and Ratnagiri of Maharashtra and some part of Andhra Pradesh, etc. it is rich in aluminium and iron and looks red due to the presence of iron oxides.
[14] The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
A.
Wild Indian Ass
B.
Rhinoceros
C.
Apes
D.
Tigers
Ans:
Wild Indian Ass
Explanation :
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass sub- species Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
[15] Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following –
A.
Lion
B.
Deer
C.
Tiger
D.
Bear
Ans:
Tiger
Explanation :
Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers. Similarly, Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian national park in the Alwar district of Rajasthan that is known for the Bengal tiger.
[16] Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread?
A.
Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu - Karnataka
C.
Maharashtra - Madhya Pradesh
D.
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was established in 2001 and includes 3,500.36 square km of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats.
[17] Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India?
A.
Nokrek
B.
Kanha
C.
Nilgiris
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Nilgiris
Explanation :
Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
[18] Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter –
A.
Punjab and Haryana
B.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Bihar and West Bengal
Ans:
Punjab and Haryana
Explanation :
The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the India. When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc. When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
[19] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.
Karnataka and Kerala
B.
Punjab and Haryana
C.
Bihar and Assam
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
The Leh-Manali Highway is a highway in northern India connecting Leh in Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir state and Manali in Himachal Pradesh state. The highway crosses some of the highest mountain passes in the world, including Rohtang La 3,978 m in Pir Panjal range and three passes in Zanskar range that separate Zanskar valley from Leh valley, namely, Baralacha La 4,892 m, Lachulung La 5,059 m and Taglang La 5,328 m.
[6] "Manchester" of South India is :
A.
Coimbatore
B.
Madurai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Coimbatore
Explanation :
Coimbatore is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the 15th largest urban agglomeration in India with a metropolitan population of over 2 million. It is a major commercial centre and has often been referred to as the "Manchester of South India". It is an important textile, Industrial, Commercial, Information technology, and manufacturing hub of Tamil Nadu.
[7] The second largest producer of cotton textiles in India is –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Mumbal-Maharashtra is the most important cotton manufacturing centre in India. Gujarat is the second largest producer of cotton textile in India and Ahmedabad is the largest centre. The other important cotton textile centres of Gujarat are Vadodara, Surat and Porbandar, etc.
[8] Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet?
A.
Nilgiri hills
B.
Cardamom hills
C.
Palani hills
D.
Annamalai hills
Ans:
Nilgiri hills
Explanation :
The Nilgiri Hills or the Blue mountains form the meeting point of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. These hills are part of the Western Ghats. They are separated from the Karnataka Plateau (north) by the Noyar River and from the Anaimalai and Palni hills (south) by the Palghat Gap.
[9] On the tributary of which river has Rihand Dam been constructed?
A.
Chambal
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sone
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Sone
Explanation :
Rihand Dam is a concrete gravity dam located at Pipri in Sonbhadra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is on the border of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. It is on the Rihand River which is the tributary of the Son River. The Rihand River flows through the Indian states of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. The Rihand rises from Matiranga hills, in the region south west of the Mainpat plateau, which is about 2,100 meters above mean sea level. The river flows north roughly through the central part of Surguja district for 160 kilometres.
[10] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[11] Green Revolution was started in –
A.
1960
B.
1970
C.
1980
D.
1990
Ans:
1960
Explanation :
Green Revolution was started in 1960. Hybrid high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug. Borlaug has been hailed as the Father of the Green Revolution. The methods adopted included the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds.
[12] Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as –
A.
Kallar
B.
Khadar
C.
Regur
D.
Bangar
Ans:
Kallar
Explanation :
Regur of Black Cotton Earth soil refers to the dark coloured volcanic soil. Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as kallar.
[13] In which one of the following States is laterite soil found?
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
Laterite soils in India are found in the Eastern Ghat of Orissa, the Southern parts of Western Ghat, Malabar Coastal plains and Ratnagiri of Maharashtra and some part of Andhra Pradesh, etc. it is rich in aluminium and iron and looks red due to the presence of iron oxides.
[14] The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
A.
Wild Indian Ass
B.
Rhinoceros
C.
Apes
D.
Tigers
Ans:
Wild Indian Ass
Explanation :
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass sub- species Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
[15] Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following –
A.
Lion
B.
Deer
C.
Tiger
D.
Bear
Ans:
Tiger
Explanation :
Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers. Similarly, Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian national park in the Alwar district of Rajasthan that is known for the Bengal tiger.
[16] Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread?
A.
Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu - Karnataka
C.
Maharashtra - Madhya Pradesh
D.
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was established in 2001 and includes 3,500.36 square km of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats.
[17] Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India?
A.
Nokrek
B.
Kanha
C.
Nilgiris
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Nilgiris
Explanation :
Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
[18] Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter –
A.
Punjab and Haryana
B.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Bihar and West Bengal
Ans:
Punjab and Haryana
Explanation :
The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the India. When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc. When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
[19] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.
Karnataka and Kerala
B.
Punjab and Haryana
C.
Bihar and Assam
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
Mumbal-Maharashtra is the most important cotton manufacturing centre in India. Gujarat is the second largest producer of cotton textile in India and Ahmedabad is the largest centre. The other important cotton textile centres of Gujarat are Vadodara, Surat and Porbandar, etc.
[8] Where do the Western and Eastern Ghats meet?
A.
Nilgiri hills
B.
Cardamom hills
C.
Palani hills
D.
Annamalai hills
Ans:
Nilgiri hills
Explanation :
The Nilgiri Hills or the Blue mountains form the meeting point of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. These hills are part of the Western Ghats. They are separated from the Karnataka Plateau (north) by the Noyar River and from the Anaimalai and Palni hills (south) by the Palghat Gap.
[9] On the tributary of which river has Rihand Dam been constructed?
A.
Chambal
B.
Yamuna
C.
Sone
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Sone
Explanation :
Rihand Dam is a concrete gravity dam located at Pipri in Sonbhadra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is on the border of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. It is on the Rihand River which is the tributary of the Son River. The Rihand River flows through the Indian states of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. The Rihand rises from Matiranga hills, in the region south west of the Mainpat plateau, which is about 2,100 meters above mean sea level. The river flows north roughly through the central part of Surguja district for 160 kilometres.
[10] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[11] Green Revolution was started in –
A.
1960
B.
1970
C.
1980
D.
1990
Ans:
1960
Explanation :
Green Revolution was started in 1960. Hybrid high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug. Borlaug has been hailed as the Father of the Green Revolution. The methods adopted included the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds.
[12] Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as –
A.
Kallar
B.
Khadar
C.
Regur
D.
Bangar
Ans:
Kallar
Explanation :
Regur of Black Cotton Earth soil refers to the dark coloured volcanic soil. Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as kallar.
[13] In which one of the following States is laterite soil found?
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
Laterite soils in India are found in the Eastern Ghat of Orissa, the Southern parts of Western Ghat, Malabar Coastal plains and Ratnagiri of Maharashtra and some part of Andhra Pradesh, etc. it is rich in aluminium and iron and looks red due to the presence of iron oxides.
[14] The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
A.
Wild Indian Ass
B.
Rhinoceros
C.
Apes
D.
Tigers
Ans:
Wild Indian Ass
Explanation :
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass sub- species Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
[15] Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following –
A.
Lion
B.
Deer
C.
Tiger
D.
Bear
Ans:
Tiger
Explanation :
Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers. Similarly, Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian national park in the Alwar district of Rajasthan that is known for the Bengal tiger.
[16] Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread?
A.
Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu - Karnataka
C.
Maharashtra - Madhya Pradesh
D.
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was established in 2001 and includes 3,500.36 square km of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats.
[17] Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India?
A.
Nokrek
B.
Kanha
C.
Nilgiris
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Nilgiris
Explanation :
Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
[18] Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter –
A.
Punjab and Haryana
B.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Bihar and West Bengal
Ans:
Punjab and Haryana
Explanation :
The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the India. When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc. When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
[19] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.
Karnataka and Kerala
B.
Punjab and Haryana
C.
Bihar and Assam
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
Rihand Dam is a concrete gravity dam located at Pipri in Sonbhadra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is on the border of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. It is on the Rihand River which is the tributary of the Son River. The Rihand River flows through the Indian states of Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh. The Rihand rises from Matiranga hills, in the region south west of the Mainpat plateau, which is about 2,100 meters above mean sea level. The river flows north roughly through the central part of Surguja district for 160 kilometres.
[10] Shivasamudram Falls is found in the course of river –
A.
Krishna
B.
Godavari
C.
Cauvery
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Cauvery
Explanation :
Shivanasamudra Falls is on the Kaveri River after the river has wound its way through the rocks and ravines of the Deccan Plateau and drops off to form waterfalls. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course.
[11] Green Revolution was started in –
A.
1960
B.
1970
C.
1980
D.
1990
Ans:
1960
Explanation :
Green Revolution was started in 1960. Hybrid high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug. Borlaug has been hailed as the Father of the Green Revolution. The methods adopted included the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds.
[12] Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as –
A.
Kallar
B.
Khadar
C.
Regur
D.
Bangar
Ans:
Kallar
Explanation :
Regur of Black Cotton Earth soil refers to the dark coloured volcanic soil. Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as kallar.
[13] In which one of the following States is laterite soil found?
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
Laterite soils in India are found in the Eastern Ghat of Orissa, the Southern parts of Western Ghat, Malabar Coastal plains and Ratnagiri of Maharashtra and some part of Andhra Pradesh, etc. it is rich in aluminium and iron and looks red due to the presence of iron oxides.
[14] The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
A.
Wild Indian Ass
B.
Rhinoceros
C.
Apes
D.
Tigers
Ans:
Wild Indian Ass
Explanation :
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass sub- species Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
[15] Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following –
A.
Lion
B.
Deer
C.
Tiger
D.
Bear
Ans:
Tiger
Explanation :
Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers. Similarly, Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian national park in the Alwar district of Rajasthan that is known for the Bengal tiger.
[16] Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread?
A.
Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu - Karnataka
C.
Maharashtra - Madhya Pradesh
D.
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was established in 2001 and includes 3,500.36 square km of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats.
[17] Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India?
A.
Nokrek
B.
Kanha
C.
Nilgiris
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Nilgiris
Explanation :
Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
[18] Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter –
A.
Punjab and Haryana
B.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Bihar and West Bengal
Ans:
Punjab and Haryana
Explanation :
The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the India. When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc. When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
[19] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.
Karnataka and Kerala
B.
Punjab and Haryana
C.
Bihar and Assam
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
Green Revolution was started in 1960. Hybrid high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug. Borlaug has been hailed as the Father of the Green Revolution. The methods adopted included the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds.
[12] Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as –
A.
Kallar
B.
Khadar
C.
Regur
D.
Bangar
Ans:
Kallar
Explanation :
Regur of Black Cotton Earth soil refers to the dark coloured volcanic soil. Saline and alkaline soils in India are also called as kallar.
[13] In which one of the following States is laterite soil found?
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
Laterite soils in India are found in the Eastern Ghat of Orissa, the Southern parts of Western Ghat, Malabar Coastal plains and Ratnagiri of Maharashtra and some part of Andhra Pradesh, etc. it is rich in aluminium and iron and looks red due to the presence of iron oxides.
[14] The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
A.
Wild Indian Ass
B.
Rhinoceros
C.
Apes
D.
Tigers
Ans:
Wild Indian Ass
Explanation :
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass sub- species Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
[15] Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following –
A.
Lion
B.
Deer
C.
Tiger
D.
Bear
Ans:
Tiger
Explanation :
Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers. Similarly, Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian national park in the Alwar district of Rajasthan that is known for the Bengal tiger.
[16] Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread?
A.
Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu - Karnataka
C.
Maharashtra - Madhya Pradesh
D.
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was established in 2001 and includes 3,500.36 square km of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats.
[17] Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India?
A.
Nokrek
B.
Kanha
C.
Nilgiris
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Nilgiris
Explanation :
Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
[18] Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter –
A.
Punjab and Haryana
B.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Bihar and West Bengal
Ans:
Punjab and Haryana
Explanation :
The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the India. When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc. When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
[19] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.
Karnataka and Kerala
B.
Punjab and Haryana
C.
Bihar and Assam
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
Laterite soils in India are found in the Eastern Ghat of Orissa, the Southern parts of Western Ghat, Malabar Coastal plains and Ratnagiri of Maharashtra and some part of Andhra Pradesh, etc. it is rich in aluminium and iron and looks red due to the presence of iron oxides.
[14] The largest wildlife sanctuary in India is famous for which of the following animal?
A.
Wild Indian Ass
B.
Rhinoceros
C.
Apes
D.
Tigers
Ans:
Wild Indian Ass
Explanation :
The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India with a geographical spread of 4954 km2. It is known for the endangered wild ass sub- species Indian Wild Ass (Khur).
[15] Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following –
A.
Lion
B.
Deer
C.
Tiger
D.
Bear
Ans:
Tiger
Explanation :
Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers. Similarly, Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian national park in the Alwar district of Rajasthan that is known for the Bengal tiger.
[16] Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread?
A.
Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu - Karnataka
C.
Maharashtra - Madhya Pradesh
D.
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was established in 2001 and includes 3,500.36 square km of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats.
[17] Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India?
A.
Nokrek
B.
Kanha
C.
Nilgiris
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Nilgiris
Explanation :
Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
[18] Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter –
A.
Punjab and Haryana
B.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Bihar and West Bengal
Ans:
Punjab and Haryana
Explanation :
The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the India. When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc. When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
[19] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.
Karnataka and Kerala
B.
Punjab and Haryana
C.
Bihar and Assam
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
Ranthambore National Park near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers. Similarly, Sariska Tiger Reserve is an Indian national park in the Alwar district of Rajasthan that is known for the Bengal tiger.
[16] Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread?
A.
Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu - Karnataka
C.
Maharashtra - Madhya Pradesh
D.
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Kerala - Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was established in 2001 and includes 3,500.36 square km of which 1828 km2 is in Kerala and 1672.36 km2 is in Tamil Nadu. It straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western Ghats.
[17] Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India?
A.
Nokrek
B.
Kanha
C.
Nilgiris
D.
Periyar
Ans:
Nilgiris
Explanation :
Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
[18] Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter –
A.
Punjab and Haryana
B.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Bihar and West Bengal
Ans:
Punjab and Haryana
Explanation :
The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the India. When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc. When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
[19] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.
Karnataka and Kerala
B.
Punjab and Haryana
C.
Bihar and Assam
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
[18] Western disturbances cause rainfall in the following Indian states during winter –
A.
Punjab and Haryana
B.
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Bihar and West Bengal
Ans:
Punjab and Haryana
Explanation :
The term 'Western Disturbance' is used to describe an extra tropical storm, which brings winter rain and sometimes snow to the northwestern parts of the India. When the Western Disturbance moves across northwest India before the onset of monsoon, a temporary advancement of monsoon current appears over the states including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir etc. When it passes across north India, it helps to increase monsoon activity over Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
[19] Which of the following two States are prone to cyclones during retreating Monsoon season?
A.
Karnataka and Kerala
B.
Punjab and Haryana
C.
Bihar and Assam
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh and Orissa
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
The retreat of the Monsoon which generally occurs between September and November brings with it another peak in cyclone origination, noted for its predilection toward violent cyclone strikes. The cyclones develop in the Bay of Bengal and move from the northeast to the southwest, causing heavy rainfall and loss of life and property in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from these winds as the retreating monsoon winds are moisture laden.
[20] The largest number of cotton textile mills is in—
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu has the largest number of textile mills (215) and accounts for about 5 per cent of the looms and 25 per cent of the spindles of the country. The state is the largest producer of mill made cotton yarns (44.46%) in the country. Besides it is the third largest producer of mill-made cotton cloths (6.69%) in India.
[21] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation Poland?
A.
Bihar
B.
Orissa
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
The total area of Poland is 312,679 square kilometres, making it the 69th largest country in the world and the 9th largest in Europe. Maharashtra covers an area of 307,731 km2 or 9.84% of the total geographical area of India; while Madhya Pradesh covers 308,252 km2 of the nation and is the sixth largest state in India by population. Both Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are comparable to the size of Oman and both have area less than that of Poland. But, since Madhya Pradesh is bigger than Maharashtra, it should be the Correct Answer.
[22] Where are the ‘Todas' found?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Toda people are a small pastoral community who live on the isolated Nilgiri plateau of Southern India. Before the late 18th century, the Toda coexisted locally with other communities, including the Badaga, Kota, and Kuruba, in a loose caste-like community organization in which the Toda were the top ranking. During the last quarter of the 20th century, some Toda pasture land was lost due to agriculture by outsiders or afforestation by the State Government of Tamil Nadu. This has threatened to undermine Toda culture by greatly diminishing the buffalo herds; however during the last decade both Toda society and culture have also become the focus of an international effort at culturally sensitive environmental restoration.
[23] Which one of the following is known as the 'Pearl City'?
A.
Kandla
B.
Tuticorin
C.
Kochi
D.
Hyderabad
Ans:
Hyderabad
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
Hyderabad is known as the "City of Pearls" on account of its role in the pearl trade. Until the 18th century the city was the only global trading centre for large diamonds.
[24] The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near:
A.
Bombay
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Calcutta
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rockcut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Dr aupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot.
[25] Which city has the Headquarters of two railway zones in India?
A.
Hubli
B.
New Delhi
C.
Mumbai
D.
Jabalpur
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation :
Mumbai is the headquarters of two railway zones: Western and Central Zones. The Western Railway is one of the 17 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest railway networks in India. The central zone covers a large part of the state of Maharashtra and parts of North-Eastern Karnataka and Southern Madhya Pradesh.