[1] Which is the artificial port of India?
A.
Kandla
B.
Mangalore
C.
Chennai or Madras
D.
Haldia
Ans:
Chennai or Madras
Explanation :
Chennai Port is the second largest port of India, behind the Mumbai Port, and the largest port in the Bay of Bengal. It is an artificial and all-weather port with wet docks. It was a major travel port before becoming a major container port.
[2] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power project ?
A.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
B.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kawas - Gujarat
D.
Ramagundam - Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
NTPC Kawas is located at Aditya Nagar, in Surat district in Gujarat. The power plant is one of the gas based power plants of NTPC.
[3] Recently foundation stone of a new rail coach factory has been laid at–
A.
Amritsar
B.
Saharsa
C.
Chennai
D.
Rae Bareli
Ans:
Rae Bareli
Explanation :
The chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance Sonia Gandhi has laid the foundation stone of a new rail Coach factory at Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.
[4] The range that acts as watershed between India and Turkistan is –
A.
Zaskar
B.
Kailash
C.
Karakorain
D.
Ladakh
Ans:
Karakorain
Explanation :
The Great Karakoram range, also known as Krishnagiri, forms India's frontiers with Afghanistan and China and acts as watershed between India and Turkestan. It extends eastwards from the Pamir for about 800 km. It is the northern most range of the Trans Himalayan ranges in India.
[5] The northern part of the west coast in India is known as –
A.
Konkan coast
B.
Coromandel coast
C.
Malabar coast
D.
Godavari Coast
Ans:
Konkan coast
Explanation :
Konkan, also known as the Konkan Coast or Kokan, is the northern section of the western coast of India. It is a 720-km long coastline. It consists of the coastal districts of western Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra. The Southern part of the western coast from Goa to Kanyakumari is called Malabar Coast.
[6] Which is the highest plateau in India?
A.
Deccan Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Ladakh Plateau
D.
Baghelkhand Plateau
Ans:
Ladakh Plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau of India, extended up to 8 states. The Ladakh plateau is the highest plateau of India, being over 3000m. It extends from the Himalayan to the Kunlun Ranges and includes the upper Indus River valley.
[7] The easternmost peak of the Himalayas is –
A.
Namcha Barwa
B.
Annapurna
C.
Kanchenjunga
D.
Mount Everest
Ans:
Namcha Barwa
Explanation :
Namcha Barwa, a mountain in the Tibetan Himalaya, is the eastern anchor of the entire Himalayan mountain chain. It is the highest peak of its own section as well as Earth's easternmost peak over 7,600 metres. It stands inside the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River as the river enters its notable gorge across the Himalaya, emerging as the Dihang and becoming the Brahmaputra.
[8] The Zoji-La pass connects :
A.
srinagar and Leh
B.
Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet
C.
Chamba and spiti
D.
Kalimpong and Lhasa
Ans:
srinagar and Leh
Explanation :
Zoji La is a high mountain pass in India, located on the Indian National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range. Zoji La provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir. It runs at an elevation of approximately 3,528 metres and is the second highest pass after Fotu La on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway.
[9] The eastern coastal plain is also called as –
A.
Konkan coastal plain
B.
Gujafat plain
C.
Coromandal coastal plain
D.
Malabar coastal plain
Ans:
Coromandal coastal plain
Explanation :
The Eastern Coastal Plains refer to a wide stretch of landmass of India, lying between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It stretches from Tamil Nadu in the south to West Bengal in the north. It is locally known as Northern Circars in the northern part between Mahanadi and Krishna rivers and Coromandel Coast in the southern part between Krishna and Kaveni rivers.
[10] Where in India can 'Mushroom' rock be found?
A.
Eastern Ghats
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Thar Desert
D.
Satpura Range
Ans:
Thar Desert
Explanation :
A mushroom rock, also called rock pedestal or a pedestal rock, is a naturally occurring rock whose shape, as its name implies, strikingly resembles a mushroom. Usually found in desert areas, these rocks are formed over thousands of years when wind erosion of an isolated rocky outcrop progresses at a different rate at its bottom to that at its top. Such rocks are found in Thar Desert of India.
[11] Badland topography is characteristic –
A.
Chambal valley
B.
Coastal area
C.
Sundarban delta
D.
Gulf of Kachchh
Ans:
Chambal valley
Explanation :
Badlands are area of severe erosion, usually found in semiarid climates and characterized by countless gullies, steep ridges, and sparse vegetation. Badland topography is formed on poorly cemented sediments that have few deep-rooted plants because short, heavy showers sweep away surface soil and small plants. Depressions gradually deepen into gullies. Badland topography is a characteristic feature of the Chambal valley, whereas Kankar has extensively developed in the older alluvium.
[12] Which foreign country is closest to Andaman Islands?
A.
Sri Lanka
B.
Myanmar
C.
Indonesia
D.
Pakistan
Ans:
Myanmar
Explanation :
The Andaman Islands are a group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands in the Bay of Bengal, between the Indian peninsula to the west and Burma to the north and east. Most of the islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India, while a small number in the north of the archipelago belong to Burma. The Andaman Archipelago is an oceanic continuation of the Burmese Arakan Yoma range in the North and of the Indonesian Archipelago in the South. It has 325 islands which cover an area of 6,408 km2 (2,474 sq mi), with the Andaman Sea to the east between the islands and the coast of Burma. The nearest landmass in the north is Myanmar.
[13] What is Khetri in Rajasthan famous for?
A.
Copper mines
B.
Mica mines
C.
Bauxite mines
D.
Limestone mines
Ans:
Copper mines
Explanation :
Kheiri is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. It s situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, which hosts copper mineralization, giving rise to a 80km long metallogenetic province from Singhana in the north to Raghunathgarh in the south, popularly known as Khetri Copper Belt.
[14] Anantapur district ill Andhra Pradesh is famous for –
A.
Copper
B.
Zinc
C.
Mica
D.
Gold
Ans:
Gold
Explanation :
Anantapur District is one of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Its Jonnagiri area is the first major gold mince in the private sector in the country.
[15] Which one of the following States produces the largest amount of spices?
A.
Kerala
B.
Assam
C.
Karnataka
D.
Jammu & Kashmir
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.
[16] The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. is located at –
A.
Bangalore
B.
Bhadravati
C.
Mangalore
D.
Mysore
Ans:
Bhadravati
Explanation :
Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), A unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a company involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron and located in the city of Bhadravathi, India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraiya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.
[17] The only perennial river in Peninsular India is _.
A.
Godavari
B.
Kaveri
C.
Krishna
D.
Bhima
Ans:
Kaveri
Explanation :
Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India. Though not snow fed like the rivers of north India, Kaveri receives rain water almost all through the year, mainly due to occurrence of reverse Mon-soon in Tamil Nadu, in which monsoon brings significant amount of rains even during its retreat from the Indian subcontinent.
[18] Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Sutlej
C.
Cauvery
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Bhakra Nangal Projectis a concrete gravity dam the Satluj River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
[19] Which was the first hydel power project in India?
A.
Pallivasal in Kerala
B.
Paikara in Tamil Nadu
C.
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
D.
Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
Chennai Port is the second largest port of India, behind the Mumbai Port, and the largest port in the Bay of Bengal. It is an artificial and all-weather port with wet docks. It was a major travel port before becoming a major container port.
[2] Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power project ?
A.
Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
B.
Korba - Uttar Pradesh
C.
Kawas - Gujarat
D.
Ramagundam - Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Kawas - Gujarat
Explanation :
NTPC Kawas is located at Aditya Nagar, in Surat district in Gujarat. The power plant is one of the gas based power plants of NTPC.
[3] Recently foundation stone of a new rail coach factory has been laid at–
A.
Amritsar
B.
Saharsa
C.
Chennai
D.
Rae Bareli
Ans:
Rae Bareli
Explanation :
The chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance Sonia Gandhi has laid the foundation stone of a new rail Coach factory at Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.
[4] The range that acts as watershed between India and Turkistan is –
A.
Zaskar
B.
Kailash
C.
Karakorain
D.
Ladakh
Ans:
Karakorain
Explanation :
The Great Karakoram range, also known as Krishnagiri, forms India's frontiers with Afghanistan and China and acts as watershed between India and Turkestan. It extends eastwards from the Pamir for about 800 km. It is the northern most range of the Trans Himalayan ranges in India.
[5] The northern part of the west coast in India is known as –
A.
Konkan coast
B.
Coromandel coast
C.
Malabar coast
D.
Godavari Coast
Ans:
Konkan coast
Explanation :
Konkan, also known as the Konkan Coast or Kokan, is the northern section of the western coast of India. It is a 720-km long coastline. It consists of the coastal districts of western Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra. The Southern part of the western coast from Goa to Kanyakumari is called Malabar Coast.
[6] Which is the highest plateau in India?
A.
Deccan Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Ladakh Plateau
D.
Baghelkhand Plateau
Ans:
Ladakh Plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau of India, extended up to 8 states. The Ladakh plateau is the highest plateau of India, being over 3000m. It extends from the Himalayan to the Kunlun Ranges and includes the upper Indus River valley.
[7] The easternmost peak of the Himalayas is –
A.
Namcha Barwa
B.
Annapurna
C.
Kanchenjunga
D.
Mount Everest
Ans:
Namcha Barwa
Explanation :
Namcha Barwa, a mountain in the Tibetan Himalaya, is the eastern anchor of the entire Himalayan mountain chain. It is the highest peak of its own section as well as Earth's easternmost peak over 7,600 metres. It stands inside the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River as the river enters its notable gorge across the Himalaya, emerging as the Dihang and becoming the Brahmaputra.
[8] The Zoji-La pass connects :
A.
srinagar and Leh
B.
Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet
C.
Chamba and spiti
D.
Kalimpong and Lhasa
Ans:
srinagar and Leh
Explanation :
Zoji La is a high mountain pass in India, located on the Indian National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range. Zoji La provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir. It runs at an elevation of approximately 3,528 metres and is the second highest pass after Fotu La on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway.
[9] The eastern coastal plain is also called as –
A.
Konkan coastal plain
B.
Gujafat plain
C.
Coromandal coastal plain
D.
Malabar coastal plain
Ans:
Coromandal coastal plain
Explanation :
The Eastern Coastal Plains refer to a wide stretch of landmass of India, lying between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It stretches from Tamil Nadu in the south to West Bengal in the north. It is locally known as Northern Circars in the northern part between Mahanadi and Krishna rivers and Coromandel Coast in the southern part between Krishna and Kaveni rivers.
[10] Where in India can 'Mushroom' rock be found?
A.
Eastern Ghats
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Thar Desert
D.
Satpura Range
Ans:
Thar Desert
Explanation :
A mushroom rock, also called rock pedestal or a pedestal rock, is a naturally occurring rock whose shape, as its name implies, strikingly resembles a mushroom. Usually found in desert areas, these rocks are formed over thousands of years when wind erosion of an isolated rocky outcrop progresses at a different rate at its bottom to that at its top. Such rocks are found in Thar Desert of India.
[11] Badland topography is characteristic –
A.
Chambal valley
B.
Coastal area
C.
Sundarban delta
D.
Gulf of Kachchh
Ans:
Chambal valley
Explanation :
Badlands are area of severe erosion, usually found in semiarid climates and characterized by countless gullies, steep ridges, and sparse vegetation. Badland topography is formed on poorly cemented sediments that have few deep-rooted plants because short, heavy showers sweep away surface soil and small plants. Depressions gradually deepen into gullies. Badland topography is a characteristic feature of the Chambal valley, whereas Kankar has extensively developed in the older alluvium.
[12] Which foreign country is closest to Andaman Islands?
A.
Sri Lanka
B.
Myanmar
C.
Indonesia
D.
Pakistan
Ans:
Myanmar
Explanation :
The Andaman Islands are a group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands in the Bay of Bengal, between the Indian peninsula to the west and Burma to the north and east. Most of the islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India, while a small number in the north of the archipelago belong to Burma. The Andaman Archipelago is an oceanic continuation of the Burmese Arakan Yoma range in the North and of the Indonesian Archipelago in the South. It has 325 islands which cover an area of 6,408 km2 (2,474 sq mi), with the Andaman Sea to the east between the islands and the coast of Burma. The nearest landmass in the north is Myanmar.
[13] What is Khetri in Rajasthan famous for?
A.
Copper mines
B.
Mica mines
C.
Bauxite mines
D.
Limestone mines
Ans:
Copper mines
Explanation :
Kheiri is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. It s situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, which hosts copper mineralization, giving rise to a 80km long metallogenetic province from Singhana in the north to Raghunathgarh in the south, popularly known as Khetri Copper Belt.
[14] Anantapur district ill Andhra Pradesh is famous for –
A.
Copper
B.
Zinc
C.
Mica
D.
Gold
Ans:
Gold
Explanation :
Anantapur District is one of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Its Jonnagiri area is the first major gold mince in the private sector in the country.
[15] Which one of the following States produces the largest amount of spices?
A.
Kerala
B.
Assam
C.
Karnataka
D.
Jammu & Kashmir
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.
[16] The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. is located at –
A.
Bangalore
B.
Bhadravati
C.
Mangalore
D.
Mysore
Ans:
Bhadravati
Explanation :
Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), A unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a company involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron and located in the city of Bhadravathi, India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraiya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.
[17] The only perennial river in Peninsular India is _.
A.
Godavari
B.
Kaveri
C.
Krishna
D.
Bhima
Ans:
Kaveri
Explanation :
Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India. Though not snow fed like the rivers of north India, Kaveri receives rain water almost all through the year, mainly due to occurrence of reverse Mon-soon in Tamil Nadu, in which monsoon brings significant amount of rains even during its retreat from the Indian subcontinent.
[18] Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Sutlej
C.
Cauvery
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Bhakra Nangal Projectis a concrete gravity dam the Satluj River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
[19] Which was the first hydel power project in India?
A.
Pallivasal in Kerala
B.
Paikara in Tamil Nadu
C.
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
D.
Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
The chairperson of the United Progressive Alliance Sonia Gandhi has laid the foundation stone of a new rail Coach factory at Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.
[4] The range that acts as watershed between India and Turkistan is –
A.
Zaskar
B.
Kailash
C.
Karakorain
D.
Ladakh
Ans:
Karakorain
Explanation :
The Great Karakoram range, also known as Krishnagiri, forms India's frontiers with Afghanistan and China and acts as watershed between India and Turkestan. It extends eastwards from the Pamir for about 800 km. It is the northern most range of the Trans Himalayan ranges in India.
[5] The northern part of the west coast in India is known as –
A.
Konkan coast
B.
Coromandel coast
C.
Malabar coast
D.
Godavari Coast
Ans:
Konkan coast
Explanation :
Konkan, also known as the Konkan Coast or Kokan, is the northern section of the western coast of India. It is a 720-km long coastline. It consists of the coastal districts of western Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra. The Southern part of the western coast from Goa to Kanyakumari is called Malabar Coast.
[6] Which is the highest plateau in India?
A.
Deccan Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Ladakh Plateau
D.
Baghelkhand Plateau
Ans:
Ladakh Plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau of India, extended up to 8 states. The Ladakh plateau is the highest plateau of India, being over 3000m. It extends from the Himalayan to the Kunlun Ranges and includes the upper Indus River valley.
[7] The easternmost peak of the Himalayas is –
A.
Namcha Barwa
B.
Annapurna
C.
Kanchenjunga
D.
Mount Everest
Ans:
Namcha Barwa
Explanation :
Namcha Barwa, a mountain in the Tibetan Himalaya, is the eastern anchor of the entire Himalayan mountain chain. It is the highest peak of its own section as well as Earth's easternmost peak over 7,600 metres. It stands inside the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River as the river enters its notable gorge across the Himalaya, emerging as the Dihang and becoming the Brahmaputra.
[8] The Zoji-La pass connects :
A.
srinagar and Leh
B.
Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet
C.
Chamba and spiti
D.
Kalimpong and Lhasa
Ans:
srinagar and Leh
Explanation :
Zoji La is a high mountain pass in India, located on the Indian National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range. Zoji La provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir. It runs at an elevation of approximately 3,528 metres and is the second highest pass after Fotu La on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway.
[9] The eastern coastal plain is also called as –
A.
Konkan coastal plain
B.
Gujafat plain
C.
Coromandal coastal plain
D.
Malabar coastal plain
Ans:
Coromandal coastal plain
Explanation :
The Eastern Coastal Plains refer to a wide stretch of landmass of India, lying between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It stretches from Tamil Nadu in the south to West Bengal in the north. It is locally known as Northern Circars in the northern part between Mahanadi and Krishna rivers and Coromandel Coast in the southern part between Krishna and Kaveni rivers.
[10] Where in India can 'Mushroom' rock be found?
A.
Eastern Ghats
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Thar Desert
D.
Satpura Range
Ans:
Thar Desert
Explanation :
A mushroom rock, also called rock pedestal or a pedestal rock, is a naturally occurring rock whose shape, as its name implies, strikingly resembles a mushroom. Usually found in desert areas, these rocks are formed over thousands of years when wind erosion of an isolated rocky outcrop progresses at a different rate at its bottom to that at its top. Such rocks are found in Thar Desert of India.
[11] Badland topography is characteristic –
A.
Chambal valley
B.
Coastal area
C.
Sundarban delta
D.
Gulf of Kachchh
Ans:
Chambal valley
Explanation :
Badlands are area of severe erosion, usually found in semiarid climates and characterized by countless gullies, steep ridges, and sparse vegetation. Badland topography is formed on poorly cemented sediments that have few deep-rooted plants because short, heavy showers sweep away surface soil and small plants. Depressions gradually deepen into gullies. Badland topography is a characteristic feature of the Chambal valley, whereas Kankar has extensively developed in the older alluvium.
[12] Which foreign country is closest to Andaman Islands?
A.
Sri Lanka
B.
Myanmar
C.
Indonesia
D.
Pakistan
Ans:
Myanmar
Explanation :
The Andaman Islands are a group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands in the Bay of Bengal, between the Indian peninsula to the west and Burma to the north and east. Most of the islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India, while a small number in the north of the archipelago belong to Burma. The Andaman Archipelago is an oceanic continuation of the Burmese Arakan Yoma range in the North and of the Indonesian Archipelago in the South. It has 325 islands which cover an area of 6,408 km2 (2,474 sq mi), with the Andaman Sea to the east between the islands and the coast of Burma. The nearest landmass in the north is Myanmar.
[13] What is Khetri in Rajasthan famous for?
A.
Copper mines
B.
Mica mines
C.
Bauxite mines
D.
Limestone mines
Ans:
Copper mines
Explanation :
Kheiri is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. It s situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, which hosts copper mineralization, giving rise to a 80km long metallogenetic province from Singhana in the north to Raghunathgarh in the south, popularly known as Khetri Copper Belt.
[14] Anantapur district ill Andhra Pradesh is famous for –
A.
Copper
B.
Zinc
C.
Mica
D.
Gold
Ans:
Gold
Explanation :
Anantapur District is one of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Its Jonnagiri area is the first major gold mince in the private sector in the country.
[15] Which one of the following States produces the largest amount of spices?
A.
Kerala
B.
Assam
C.
Karnataka
D.
Jammu & Kashmir
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.
[16] The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. is located at –
A.
Bangalore
B.
Bhadravati
C.
Mangalore
D.
Mysore
Ans:
Bhadravati
Explanation :
Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), A unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a company involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron and located in the city of Bhadravathi, India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraiya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.
[17] The only perennial river in Peninsular India is _.
A.
Godavari
B.
Kaveri
C.
Krishna
D.
Bhima
Ans:
Kaveri
Explanation :
Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India. Though not snow fed like the rivers of north India, Kaveri receives rain water almost all through the year, mainly due to occurrence of reverse Mon-soon in Tamil Nadu, in which monsoon brings significant amount of rains even during its retreat from the Indian subcontinent.
[18] Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Sutlej
C.
Cauvery
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Bhakra Nangal Projectis a concrete gravity dam the Satluj River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
[19] Which was the first hydel power project in India?
A.
Pallivasal in Kerala
B.
Paikara in Tamil Nadu
C.
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
D.
Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
Konkan, also known as the Konkan Coast or Kokan, is the northern section of the western coast of India. It is a 720-km long coastline. It consists of the coastal districts of western Indian states of Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra. The Southern part of the western coast from Goa to Kanyakumari is called Malabar Coast.
[6] Which is the highest plateau in India?
A.
Deccan Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Ladakh Plateau
D.
Baghelkhand Plateau
Ans:
Ladakh Plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan Plateau is the largest plateau of India, extended up to 8 states. The Ladakh plateau is the highest plateau of India, being over 3000m. It extends from the Himalayan to the Kunlun Ranges and includes the upper Indus River valley.
[7] The easternmost peak of the Himalayas is –
A.
Namcha Barwa
B.
Annapurna
C.
Kanchenjunga
D.
Mount Everest
Ans:
Namcha Barwa
Explanation :
Namcha Barwa, a mountain in the Tibetan Himalaya, is the eastern anchor of the entire Himalayan mountain chain. It is the highest peak of its own section as well as Earth's easternmost peak over 7,600 metres. It stands inside the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River as the river enters its notable gorge across the Himalaya, emerging as the Dihang and becoming the Brahmaputra.
[8] The Zoji-La pass connects :
A.
srinagar and Leh
B.
Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet
C.
Chamba and spiti
D.
Kalimpong and Lhasa
Ans:
srinagar and Leh
Explanation :
Zoji La is a high mountain pass in India, located on the Indian National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range. Zoji La provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir. It runs at an elevation of approximately 3,528 metres and is the second highest pass after Fotu La on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway.
[9] The eastern coastal plain is also called as –
A.
Konkan coastal plain
B.
Gujafat plain
C.
Coromandal coastal plain
D.
Malabar coastal plain
Ans:
Coromandal coastal plain
Explanation :
The Eastern Coastal Plains refer to a wide stretch of landmass of India, lying between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It stretches from Tamil Nadu in the south to West Bengal in the north. It is locally known as Northern Circars in the northern part between Mahanadi and Krishna rivers and Coromandel Coast in the southern part between Krishna and Kaveni rivers.
[10] Where in India can 'Mushroom' rock be found?
A.
Eastern Ghats
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Thar Desert
D.
Satpura Range
Ans:
Thar Desert
Explanation :
A mushroom rock, also called rock pedestal or a pedestal rock, is a naturally occurring rock whose shape, as its name implies, strikingly resembles a mushroom. Usually found in desert areas, these rocks are formed over thousands of years when wind erosion of an isolated rocky outcrop progresses at a different rate at its bottom to that at its top. Such rocks are found in Thar Desert of India.
[11] Badland topography is characteristic –
A.
Chambal valley
B.
Coastal area
C.
Sundarban delta
D.
Gulf of Kachchh
Ans:
Chambal valley
Explanation :
Badlands are area of severe erosion, usually found in semiarid climates and characterized by countless gullies, steep ridges, and sparse vegetation. Badland topography is formed on poorly cemented sediments that have few deep-rooted plants because short, heavy showers sweep away surface soil and small plants. Depressions gradually deepen into gullies. Badland topography is a characteristic feature of the Chambal valley, whereas Kankar has extensively developed in the older alluvium.
[12] Which foreign country is closest to Andaman Islands?
A.
Sri Lanka
B.
Myanmar
C.
Indonesia
D.
Pakistan
Ans:
Myanmar
Explanation :
The Andaman Islands are a group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands in the Bay of Bengal, between the Indian peninsula to the west and Burma to the north and east. Most of the islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India, while a small number in the north of the archipelago belong to Burma. The Andaman Archipelago is an oceanic continuation of the Burmese Arakan Yoma range in the North and of the Indonesian Archipelago in the South. It has 325 islands which cover an area of 6,408 km2 (2,474 sq mi), with the Andaman Sea to the east between the islands and the coast of Burma. The nearest landmass in the north is Myanmar.
[13] What is Khetri in Rajasthan famous for?
A.
Copper mines
B.
Mica mines
C.
Bauxite mines
D.
Limestone mines
Ans:
Copper mines
Explanation :
Kheiri is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. It s situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, which hosts copper mineralization, giving rise to a 80km long metallogenetic province from Singhana in the north to Raghunathgarh in the south, popularly known as Khetri Copper Belt.
[14] Anantapur district ill Andhra Pradesh is famous for –
A.
Copper
B.
Zinc
C.
Mica
D.
Gold
Ans:
Gold
Explanation :
Anantapur District is one of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Its Jonnagiri area is the first major gold mince in the private sector in the country.
[15] Which one of the following States produces the largest amount of spices?
A.
Kerala
B.
Assam
C.
Karnataka
D.
Jammu & Kashmir
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.
[16] The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. is located at –
A.
Bangalore
B.
Bhadravati
C.
Mangalore
D.
Mysore
Ans:
Bhadravati
Explanation :
Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), A unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a company involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron and located in the city of Bhadravathi, India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraiya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.
[17] The only perennial river in Peninsular India is _.
A.
Godavari
B.
Kaveri
C.
Krishna
D.
Bhima
Ans:
Kaveri
Explanation :
Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India. Though not snow fed like the rivers of north India, Kaveri receives rain water almost all through the year, mainly due to occurrence of reverse Mon-soon in Tamil Nadu, in which monsoon brings significant amount of rains even during its retreat from the Indian subcontinent.
[18] Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Sutlej
C.
Cauvery
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Bhakra Nangal Projectis a concrete gravity dam the Satluj River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
[19] Which was the first hydel power project in India?
A.
Pallivasal in Kerala
B.
Paikara in Tamil Nadu
C.
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
D.
Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
Namcha Barwa, a mountain in the Tibetan Himalaya, is the eastern anchor of the entire Himalayan mountain chain. It is the highest peak of its own section as well as Earth's easternmost peak over 7,600 metres. It stands inside the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River as the river enters its notable gorge across the Himalaya, emerging as the Dihang and becoming the Brahmaputra.
[8] The Zoji-La pass connects :
A.
srinagar and Leh
B.
Arunachal Pradesh and Tibet
C.
Chamba and spiti
D.
Kalimpong and Lhasa
Ans:
srinagar and Leh
Explanation :
Zoji La is a high mountain pass in India, located on the Indian National Highway 1 between Srinagar and Leh in the western section of the Himalayan mountain range. Zoji La provides a vital link between Ladakh and Kashmir. It runs at an elevation of approximately 3,528 metres and is the second highest pass after Fotu La on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway.
[9] The eastern coastal plain is also called as –
A.
Konkan coastal plain
B.
Gujafat plain
C.
Coromandal coastal plain
D.
Malabar coastal plain
Ans:
Coromandal coastal plain
Explanation :
The Eastern Coastal Plains refer to a wide stretch of landmass of India, lying between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It stretches from Tamil Nadu in the south to West Bengal in the north. It is locally known as Northern Circars in the northern part between Mahanadi and Krishna rivers and Coromandel Coast in the southern part between Krishna and Kaveni rivers.
[10] Where in India can 'Mushroom' rock be found?
A.
Eastern Ghats
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Thar Desert
D.
Satpura Range
Ans:
Thar Desert
Explanation :
A mushroom rock, also called rock pedestal or a pedestal rock, is a naturally occurring rock whose shape, as its name implies, strikingly resembles a mushroom. Usually found in desert areas, these rocks are formed over thousands of years when wind erosion of an isolated rocky outcrop progresses at a different rate at its bottom to that at its top. Such rocks are found in Thar Desert of India.
[11] Badland topography is characteristic –
A.
Chambal valley
B.
Coastal area
C.
Sundarban delta
D.
Gulf of Kachchh
Ans:
Chambal valley
Explanation :
Badlands are area of severe erosion, usually found in semiarid climates and characterized by countless gullies, steep ridges, and sparse vegetation. Badland topography is formed on poorly cemented sediments that have few deep-rooted plants because short, heavy showers sweep away surface soil and small plants. Depressions gradually deepen into gullies. Badland topography is a characteristic feature of the Chambal valley, whereas Kankar has extensively developed in the older alluvium.
[12] Which foreign country is closest to Andaman Islands?
A.
Sri Lanka
B.
Myanmar
C.
Indonesia
D.
Pakistan
Ans:
Myanmar
Explanation :
The Andaman Islands are a group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands in the Bay of Bengal, between the Indian peninsula to the west and Burma to the north and east. Most of the islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India, while a small number in the north of the archipelago belong to Burma. The Andaman Archipelago is an oceanic continuation of the Burmese Arakan Yoma range in the North and of the Indonesian Archipelago in the South. It has 325 islands which cover an area of 6,408 km2 (2,474 sq mi), with the Andaman Sea to the east between the islands and the coast of Burma. The nearest landmass in the north is Myanmar.
[13] What is Khetri in Rajasthan famous for?
A.
Copper mines
B.
Mica mines
C.
Bauxite mines
D.
Limestone mines
Ans:
Copper mines
Explanation :
Kheiri is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. It s situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, which hosts copper mineralization, giving rise to a 80km long metallogenetic province from Singhana in the north to Raghunathgarh in the south, popularly known as Khetri Copper Belt.
[14] Anantapur district ill Andhra Pradesh is famous for –
A.
Copper
B.
Zinc
C.
Mica
D.
Gold
Ans:
Gold
Explanation :
Anantapur District is one of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Its Jonnagiri area is the first major gold mince in the private sector in the country.
[15] Which one of the following States produces the largest amount of spices?
A.
Kerala
B.
Assam
C.
Karnataka
D.
Jammu & Kashmir
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.
[16] The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. is located at –
A.
Bangalore
B.
Bhadravati
C.
Mangalore
D.
Mysore
Ans:
Bhadravati
Explanation :
Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), A unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a company involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron and located in the city of Bhadravathi, India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraiya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.
[17] The only perennial river in Peninsular India is _.
A.
Godavari
B.
Kaveri
C.
Krishna
D.
Bhima
Ans:
Kaveri
Explanation :
Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India. Though not snow fed like the rivers of north India, Kaveri receives rain water almost all through the year, mainly due to occurrence of reverse Mon-soon in Tamil Nadu, in which monsoon brings significant amount of rains even during its retreat from the Indian subcontinent.
[18] Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Sutlej
C.
Cauvery
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Bhakra Nangal Projectis a concrete gravity dam the Satluj River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
[19] Which was the first hydel power project in India?
A.
Pallivasal in Kerala
B.
Paikara in Tamil Nadu
C.
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
D.
Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
The Eastern Coastal Plains refer to a wide stretch of landmass of India, lying between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal. It stretches from Tamil Nadu in the south to West Bengal in the north. It is locally known as Northern Circars in the northern part between Mahanadi and Krishna rivers and Coromandel Coast in the southern part between Krishna and Kaveni rivers.
[10] Where in India can 'Mushroom' rock be found?
A.
Eastern Ghats
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Thar Desert
D.
Satpura Range
Ans:
Thar Desert
Explanation :
A mushroom rock, also called rock pedestal or a pedestal rock, is a naturally occurring rock whose shape, as its name implies, strikingly resembles a mushroom. Usually found in desert areas, these rocks are formed over thousands of years when wind erosion of an isolated rocky outcrop progresses at a different rate at its bottom to that at its top. Such rocks are found in Thar Desert of India.
[11] Badland topography is characteristic –
A.
Chambal valley
B.
Coastal area
C.
Sundarban delta
D.
Gulf of Kachchh
Ans:
Chambal valley
Explanation :
Badlands are area of severe erosion, usually found in semiarid climates and characterized by countless gullies, steep ridges, and sparse vegetation. Badland topography is formed on poorly cemented sediments that have few deep-rooted plants because short, heavy showers sweep away surface soil and small plants. Depressions gradually deepen into gullies. Badland topography is a characteristic feature of the Chambal valley, whereas Kankar has extensively developed in the older alluvium.
[12] Which foreign country is closest to Andaman Islands?
A.
Sri Lanka
B.
Myanmar
C.
Indonesia
D.
Pakistan
Ans:
Myanmar
Explanation :
The Andaman Islands are a group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands in the Bay of Bengal, between the Indian peninsula to the west and Burma to the north and east. Most of the islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India, while a small number in the north of the archipelago belong to Burma. The Andaman Archipelago is an oceanic continuation of the Burmese Arakan Yoma range in the North and of the Indonesian Archipelago in the South. It has 325 islands which cover an area of 6,408 km2 (2,474 sq mi), with the Andaman Sea to the east between the islands and the coast of Burma. The nearest landmass in the north is Myanmar.
[13] What is Khetri in Rajasthan famous for?
A.
Copper mines
B.
Mica mines
C.
Bauxite mines
D.
Limestone mines
Ans:
Copper mines
Explanation :
Kheiri is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. It s situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, which hosts copper mineralization, giving rise to a 80km long metallogenetic province from Singhana in the north to Raghunathgarh in the south, popularly known as Khetri Copper Belt.
[14] Anantapur district ill Andhra Pradesh is famous for –
A.
Copper
B.
Zinc
C.
Mica
D.
Gold
Ans:
Gold
Explanation :
Anantapur District is one of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Its Jonnagiri area is the first major gold mince in the private sector in the country.
[15] Which one of the following States produces the largest amount of spices?
A.
Kerala
B.
Assam
C.
Karnataka
D.
Jammu & Kashmir
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.
[16] The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. is located at –
A.
Bangalore
B.
Bhadravati
C.
Mangalore
D.
Mysore
Ans:
Bhadravati
Explanation :
Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), A unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a company involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron and located in the city of Bhadravathi, India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraiya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.
[17] The only perennial river in Peninsular India is _.
A.
Godavari
B.
Kaveri
C.
Krishna
D.
Bhima
Ans:
Kaveri
Explanation :
Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India. Though not snow fed like the rivers of north India, Kaveri receives rain water almost all through the year, mainly due to occurrence of reverse Mon-soon in Tamil Nadu, in which monsoon brings significant amount of rains even during its retreat from the Indian subcontinent.
[18] Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Sutlej
C.
Cauvery
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Bhakra Nangal Projectis a concrete gravity dam the Satluj River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
[19] Which was the first hydel power project in India?
A.
Pallivasal in Kerala
B.
Paikara in Tamil Nadu
C.
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
D.
Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
Badlands are area of severe erosion, usually found in semiarid climates and characterized by countless gullies, steep ridges, and sparse vegetation. Badland topography is formed on poorly cemented sediments that have few deep-rooted plants because short, heavy showers sweep away surface soil and small plants. Depressions gradually deepen into gullies. Badland topography is a characteristic feature of the Chambal valley, whereas Kankar has extensively developed in the older alluvium.
[12] Which foreign country is closest to Andaman Islands?
A.
Sri Lanka
B.
Myanmar
C.
Indonesia
D.
Pakistan
Ans:
Myanmar
Explanation :
The Andaman Islands are a group of Indian Ocean archipelagic islands in the Bay of Bengal, between the Indian peninsula to the west and Burma to the north and east. Most of the islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India, while a small number in the north of the archipelago belong to Burma. The Andaman Archipelago is an oceanic continuation of the Burmese Arakan Yoma range in the North and of the Indonesian Archipelago in the South. It has 325 islands which cover an area of 6,408 km2 (2,474 sq mi), with the Andaman Sea to the east between the islands and the coast of Burma. The nearest landmass in the north is Myanmar.
[13] What is Khetri in Rajasthan famous for?
A.
Copper mines
B.
Mica mines
C.
Bauxite mines
D.
Limestone mines
Ans:
Copper mines
Explanation :
Kheiri is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. It s situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, which hosts copper mineralization, giving rise to a 80km long metallogenetic province from Singhana in the north to Raghunathgarh in the south, popularly known as Khetri Copper Belt.
[14] Anantapur district ill Andhra Pradesh is famous for –
A.
Copper
B.
Zinc
C.
Mica
D.
Gold
Ans:
Gold
Explanation :
Anantapur District is one of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Its Jonnagiri area is the first major gold mince in the private sector in the country.
[15] Which one of the following States produces the largest amount of spices?
A.
Kerala
B.
Assam
C.
Karnataka
D.
Jammu & Kashmir
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.
[16] The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. is located at –
A.
Bangalore
B.
Bhadravati
C.
Mangalore
D.
Mysore
Ans:
Bhadravati
Explanation :
Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), A unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a company involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron and located in the city of Bhadravathi, India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraiya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.
[17] The only perennial river in Peninsular India is _.
A.
Godavari
B.
Kaveri
C.
Krishna
D.
Bhima
Ans:
Kaveri
Explanation :
Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India. Though not snow fed like the rivers of north India, Kaveri receives rain water almost all through the year, mainly due to occurrence of reverse Mon-soon in Tamil Nadu, in which monsoon brings significant amount of rains even during its retreat from the Indian subcontinent.
[18] Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Sutlej
C.
Cauvery
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Bhakra Nangal Projectis a concrete gravity dam the Satluj River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
[19] Which was the first hydel power project in India?
A.
Pallivasal in Kerala
B.
Paikara in Tamil Nadu
C.
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
D.
Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
Kheiri is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. It s situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, which hosts copper mineralization, giving rise to a 80km long metallogenetic province from Singhana in the north to Raghunathgarh in the south, popularly known as Khetri Copper Belt.
[14] Anantapur district ill Andhra Pradesh is famous for –
A.
Copper
B.
Zinc
C.
Mica
D.
Gold
Ans:
Gold
Explanation :
Anantapur District is one of the 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Its Jonnagiri area is the first major gold mince in the private sector in the country.
[15] Which one of the following States produces the largest amount of spices?
A.
Kerala
B.
Assam
C.
Karnataka
D.
Jammu & Kashmir
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.
[16] The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. is located at –
A.
Bangalore
B.
Bhadravati
C.
Mangalore
D.
Mysore
Ans:
Bhadravati
Explanation :
Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), A unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a company involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron and located in the city of Bhadravathi, India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraiya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.
[17] The only perennial river in Peninsular India is _.
A.
Godavari
B.
Kaveri
C.
Krishna
D.
Bhima
Ans:
Kaveri
Explanation :
Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India. Though not snow fed like the rivers of north India, Kaveri receives rain water almost all through the year, mainly due to occurrence of reverse Mon-soon in Tamil Nadu, in which monsoon brings significant amount of rains even during its retreat from the Indian subcontinent.
[18] Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Sutlej
C.
Cauvery
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Bhakra Nangal Projectis a concrete gravity dam the Satluj River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
[19] Which was the first hydel power project in India?
A.
Pallivasal in Kerala
B.
Paikara in Tamil Nadu
C.
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
D.
Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
The major spice producing states of India are Gujarat (18 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (14 per cent), Rajasthan (11 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (8 per cent) and Karnataka (6 per cent). Spice production in India is currently estimated at 5.7 million tonnes from an area of about 3.2 million hectares.
[16] The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. is located at –
A.
Bangalore
B.
Bhadravati
C.
Mangalore
D.
Mysore
Ans:
Bhadravati
Explanation :
Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), A unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a company involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron and located in the city of Bhadravathi, India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraiya. It is now a steel plant under the jurisdiction of the Steel Authority of India Limited.
[17] The only perennial river in Peninsular India is _.
A.
Godavari
B.
Kaveri
C.
Krishna
D.
Bhima
Ans:
Kaveri
Explanation :
Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India. Though not snow fed like the rivers of north India, Kaveri receives rain water almost all through the year, mainly due to occurrence of reverse Mon-soon in Tamil Nadu, in which monsoon brings significant amount of rains even during its retreat from the Indian subcontinent.
[18] Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Sutlej
C.
Cauvery
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Bhakra Nangal Projectis a concrete gravity dam the Satluj River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
[19] Which was the first hydel power project in India?
A.
Pallivasal in Kerala
B.
Paikara in Tamil Nadu
C.
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
D.
Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
Kaveri is the only perennial river in peninsular India. Though not snow fed like the rivers of north India, Kaveri receives rain water almost all through the year, mainly due to occurrence of reverse Mon-soon in Tamil Nadu, in which monsoon brings significant amount of rains even during its retreat from the Indian subcontinent.
[18] Bhakra Nangal Project is constructed across which river?
A.
Ganga
B.
Sutlej
C.
Cauvery
D.
Brahmaputra
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
Bhakra Nangal Projectis a concrete gravity dam the Satluj River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned states.
[19] Which was the first hydel power project in India?
A.
Pallivasal in Kerala
B.
Paikara in Tamil Nadu
C.
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
D.
Nizamnagar in Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
The 4.5 megawatt hydroelectric power station near Sivasamudram falls of the Cauvery in Karnataka was the first major power station in India. Owned by a few British companies, it was set up by General Electric of the US. It was commissioned in 1902. The first small hydro power plant, a 130 kilowatt plant, started functioning in 1897 at Darjeeling.
[20] The heavy rains and cloudbursts during summer of 2013 devastated around 2000 villages, 1500 roads and 150 bridges in the State of –
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Odisha
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. As of 16 July 2013, according to figures provided by the Uttarakhand government, more than 5,700 people were "presumed dead."
[21] Which Union Territory in India has four districts but none of its districts has a common boundary with its other districts?
A.
Puducherry
B.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D.
Chandigarh
Ans:
Puducherry
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
The union territory of Puducherry consists of four small unconnected districts: Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Bay of Bengal and Mahe on the Arabian Sea. Pondicherry and Karaikal are enclaves of Tamil Nadu. Yanam and Mahe are enclaves of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala respectively.
[22] Density of population shows:
A.
Land capital ratio
B.
Land product ratio
C.
Land labour ratio
D.
Man land ratio
Ans:
Man land ratio
Explanation :
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area. For humans, population density is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometer.
[23] In which State the percentage of Christian population is highest?
A.
Goa
B.
Kerala
C.
Mizoram
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest number of Christians (6 million) followed by Tamil Nadu (3.7 million). The main religion in Mizoram is Christianity. Some 87% of the Mizo population including all ethnic Mizos belongs to the Christian community. However, it ranks far behind Kerala and other states due to the small population base.
[24] The state having the largest density of population per square kilometre in India is –
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
West Bengal
D.
Bihar
Ans:
Bihar
Explanation :
Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106, followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons per square kilometre; and Kerala: 860.
[25] With which set of following countries has Arunachal Pradesh common border?
A.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and China
B.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and China
C.
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
D.
Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar
Ans:
Bhutan, China and Myanmar
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.
Explanation :
Located in northeast India, Arunachal Pradesh borders the states of Assam and Nagaland to the south, and shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. Itanagar is the capital of the state. Arunachal Pradesh means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". It is also known as 'land of the rising sun" ("Pradesh" means "state", "territory" or "region") in reference to its position as the easternmost state of India. Like other parts of Northeast India, a majority of the people native to the state are of Tibeto-Burman origin.