[1] Ethnic group Mongoloids are found in India in :
A.
Southern region
B.
South-central region
C.
North-western region
D.
North-eastern region
Ans:
North-eastern region
Explanation :
The presence of Mongoloid groups in North-East India had been attested as early as circa 500 BC in ancient Indian literature. The diverse Mongoloid groups which eventually settled in different habitats and ecological settings crystallized into distinct tribal societies. Even in the case of Assam plains, the early rulers were Indo-Mongoloids of various dynasties spanning a time period from fifth to mid- eleventh century.
[2] Rajasthan canal receives water from which of the following rivers?
A.
Yamuna
B.
Jhelum
C.
Ravi
D.
Sutlej
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal, earlier known as Rajas-than Canal, begins at the Harike Barrage—at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab. One of the largest canal projects in India, it utilizes the surplus water from these rivers for irrigating vast areas in Rajasthan.
[3] The highest dam in India, Bhakra is built on –
A.
Vyas river
B.
Jhelum river
C.
Sutlej river
D.
Ghaghara river
Ans:
Sutlej river
Explanation :
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It is India's second tallest dam at 225.55m high next to the 261m Tehri Dam. In terms of storage of water, it withholds the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar Darn in Madhya Pradesh.
[4] The 'sorrow of Bihar' is –
A.
Damodar
B.
Kosi
C.
Son
D.
Gandak
Ans:
Kosi
Explanation :
Kosi is known as the "sorrow of Bihar", as it has caused widespread human suffering in the past due to flooding and very frequent changes in course, when it flows from Nepal to Bihar. Over the last 250 years, the Kosi River has shifted its course over 120 km from east to west. Its unstable nature has been attributed to the heavy silt it carries during the monsoon season and flooding in India has extreme effects.
[5] River Indus originates from :
A.
Hindukush range
B.
Himalayan range
C.
Karakoram range
D.
Kailash range
Ans:
Kailash range
Explanation :
Indus is a major river which flows through Pakistan. It also has courses through western Tibet in China) and Northern India. Originating in the Tibetan plateau in the vicinity of Lake Mansarovar, the river runs a course through the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit, Baltistan and flows through Pakistan in a southerly direction along the entire length of Pakistan to merge into the Arabian Sea near the port city of Karachi in Sindh.
[6] Which one of the following rivers of India does not make a delta?
A.
Ganges
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Tapti
Explanation :
Most of the west flowing rivers do not form delta. They form estuary. Examples are Narmada and Tapti.
[7] The longest river of Peninsular India is –
A.
Narmada
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Cauvery
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
The Godavari is a river in the south-central India. It starts in the western state of Maharashtra and flows through the modern state of Andhra Pradesh before reaching the Bay of Bengal. It forms one of the largest river basins in India. With a length of 1465 km, it is the second longest river in India, second to The Ganges, and the longest in southern India. It originates near Trimbak in Nashik District of Maharashtra state and flows cast across the Deccan Plateau into the Bay of Bengal near Yanam and Antarvedi in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
[8] Which from the following rivers does NOT originate in Indian territory?
A.
Godavari
B.
Jhelum
C.
Ravi
D.
Ghaghara
Ans:
Ghaghara
Explanation :
Karnali or Ghaghara River is a perennial transboundary river originating on the Tibetan Plateau near Lake Mansarovar. It cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal and joins the Sarda River at Brahrnaghat in India. Together they form the Ghaghra River, a major left bank tributary of the Ganges. With a length of 507 kilometres (315 mi) it is the largest river in Nepal.
[9] The soil of Kerala is rich in which of the following soils?
A.
Alluvial Soil
B.
Laterite Soil
C.
Sandy Soil
D.
Loamy Soil
Ans:
Laterite Soil
Explanation :
Laterite soil covers the majority of area in Kerala. They cover about 65 per cent of the total area of the State, occupying a major portion of the midland and midupland regions and are the most extensive of the soil groups found in Kerala. Heavy rainfall and high temperature prevalent in the State are conductive to the process of laterisation.
[10] The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is –
A.
Bharatpur
B.
Gir forest
C.
Khaziranga
D.
Nilgiris
Ans:
Khaziranga
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam form the natural habitat of rhinoceros in India. The sanctuary hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-homed rhinoceroses. Kaziranga is also home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[11] Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
Jharkhand
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular national parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Known for high density of tigers, Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
[12] An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is –
A.
Biosphere Reserve
B.
Sanctuary
C.
Social Forests
D.
National Park
Ans:
Sanctuary
Explanation :
A wildlife sanctuary is an protected area that is reserved for the conservation only of wildlife, animals and plant species. Human activities like harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products are allowed.
[13] Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards –
A.
windward side
B.
seaward side
C.
onshore side
D.
leeward side
Ans:
leeward side
Explanation :
Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats). The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture laden winds, while thy moisture-less winds characterize the other side.
[14] Which of the following is called the 'shrimp capital of India'?
A.
Mangalore
B.
Nagapatnam
C.
Kochi
D.
Nellore
Ans:
Nellore
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have developed shrimp in a big way. The Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Shrimp Capital of India'.
[15] Where is National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) located?
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Bhavnagar
C.
Pune
D.
Panaji
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is an Indian government laboratory based in Pune, in western India. Popularly known as NCL, a constituent member of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India, it was established in 1950. There are approximately 200 scientific staff working here. The interdisciplinary research center has a wide research scope and specializes in polymer science, organic chemistry, catalysis, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical sciences and process development. It houses good infrastructure for measurement science and chemical information.
[16] Ankleshwar and Kalol are two oil fields in –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Assam
C.
Gujarat
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The major oil fields in Gujarat are in Mehsana, Kalol, Khambat and Ankleshwar. The important gas fields are at Kachchh and Ahmedabad.
[17] India exports iron ore mainly to –
A.
Japan
B.
Bhutan
C.
Indonesia
D.
Russia
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
India has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. According to the available information India's iron ore reserves is around 22,000 million tonnes which will be sufficient for the next 150 years at the current rate of production of iron ore in the country. India is one of the world's biggest exporters of iron ore, with much of its product bought by China, which has the world's largest steel industry. Japan has also been a traditional importer of Indian iron ore. Recently, India's exports of iron ore to Japan have been shrinking.
[18] Which one of the following States/Union Territories of India recorded the lowest density of population in 1991 Census?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Nagaland
C.
Mizoram
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh has population density of 10 in the 1991 Census. It stood last among all the states and Union territories of India. It retained its rank even in the 2001 Census with a population density of 13 and 2011 census with a population density of 17.
[19] Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State' of India?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Assam
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
The presence of Mongoloid groups in North-East India had been attested as early as circa 500 BC in ancient Indian literature. The diverse Mongoloid groups which eventually settled in different habitats and ecological settings crystallized into distinct tribal societies. Even in the case of Assam plains, the early rulers were Indo-Mongoloids of various dynasties spanning a time period from fifth to mid- eleventh century.
[2] Rajasthan canal receives water from which of the following rivers?
A.
Yamuna
B.
Jhelum
C.
Ravi
D.
Sutlej
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal, earlier known as Rajas-than Canal, begins at the Harike Barrage—at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab. One of the largest canal projects in India, it utilizes the surplus water from these rivers for irrigating vast areas in Rajasthan.
[3] The highest dam in India, Bhakra is built on –
A.
Vyas river
B.
Jhelum river
C.
Sutlej river
D.
Ghaghara river
Ans:
Sutlej river
Explanation :
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It is India's second tallest dam at 225.55m high next to the 261m Tehri Dam. In terms of storage of water, it withholds the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar Darn in Madhya Pradesh.
[4] The 'sorrow of Bihar' is –
A.
Damodar
B.
Kosi
C.
Son
D.
Gandak
Ans:
Kosi
Explanation :
Kosi is known as the "sorrow of Bihar", as it has caused widespread human suffering in the past due to flooding and very frequent changes in course, when it flows from Nepal to Bihar. Over the last 250 years, the Kosi River has shifted its course over 120 km from east to west. Its unstable nature has been attributed to the heavy silt it carries during the monsoon season and flooding in India has extreme effects.
[5] River Indus originates from :
A.
Hindukush range
B.
Himalayan range
C.
Karakoram range
D.
Kailash range
Ans:
Kailash range
Explanation :
Indus is a major river which flows through Pakistan. It also has courses through western Tibet in China) and Northern India. Originating in the Tibetan plateau in the vicinity of Lake Mansarovar, the river runs a course through the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit, Baltistan and flows through Pakistan in a southerly direction along the entire length of Pakistan to merge into the Arabian Sea near the port city of Karachi in Sindh.
[6] Which one of the following rivers of India does not make a delta?
A.
Ganges
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Tapti
Explanation :
Most of the west flowing rivers do not form delta. They form estuary. Examples are Narmada and Tapti.
[7] The longest river of Peninsular India is –
A.
Narmada
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Cauvery
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
The Godavari is a river in the south-central India. It starts in the western state of Maharashtra and flows through the modern state of Andhra Pradesh before reaching the Bay of Bengal. It forms one of the largest river basins in India. With a length of 1465 km, it is the second longest river in India, second to The Ganges, and the longest in southern India. It originates near Trimbak in Nashik District of Maharashtra state and flows cast across the Deccan Plateau into the Bay of Bengal near Yanam and Antarvedi in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
[8] Which from the following rivers does NOT originate in Indian territory?
A.
Godavari
B.
Jhelum
C.
Ravi
D.
Ghaghara
Ans:
Ghaghara
Explanation :
Karnali or Ghaghara River is a perennial transboundary river originating on the Tibetan Plateau near Lake Mansarovar. It cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal and joins the Sarda River at Brahrnaghat in India. Together they form the Ghaghra River, a major left bank tributary of the Ganges. With a length of 507 kilometres (315 mi) it is the largest river in Nepal.
[9] The soil of Kerala is rich in which of the following soils?
A.
Alluvial Soil
B.
Laterite Soil
C.
Sandy Soil
D.
Loamy Soil
Ans:
Laterite Soil
Explanation :
Laterite soil covers the majority of area in Kerala. They cover about 65 per cent of the total area of the State, occupying a major portion of the midland and midupland regions and are the most extensive of the soil groups found in Kerala. Heavy rainfall and high temperature prevalent in the State are conductive to the process of laterisation.
[10] The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is –
A.
Bharatpur
B.
Gir forest
C.
Khaziranga
D.
Nilgiris
Ans:
Khaziranga
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam form the natural habitat of rhinoceros in India. The sanctuary hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-homed rhinoceroses. Kaziranga is also home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[11] Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
Jharkhand
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular national parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Known for high density of tigers, Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
[12] An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is –
A.
Biosphere Reserve
B.
Sanctuary
C.
Social Forests
D.
National Park
Ans:
Sanctuary
Explanation :
A wildlife sanctuary is an protected area that is reserved for the conservation only of wildlife, animals and plant species. Human activities like harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products are allowed.
[13] Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards –
A.
windward side
B.
seaward side
C.
onshore side
D.
leeward side
Ans:
leeward side
Explanation :
Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats). The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture laden winds, while thy moisture-less winds characterize the other side.
[14] Which of the following is called the 'shrimp capital of India'?
A.
Mangalore
B.
Nagapatnam
C.
Kochi
D.
Nellore
Ans:
Nellore
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have developed shrimp in a big way. The Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Shrimp Capital of India'.
[15] Where is National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) located?
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Bhavnagar
C.
Pune
D.
Panaji
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is an Indian government laboratory based in Pune, in western India. Popularly known as NCL, a constituent member of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India, it was established in 1950. There are approximately 200 scientific staff working here. The interdisciplinary research center has a wide research scope and specializes in polymer science, organic chemistry, catalysis, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical sciences and process development. It houses good infrastructure for measurement science and chemical information.
[16] Ankleshwar and Kalol are two oil fields in –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Assam
C.
Gujarat
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The major oil fields in Gujarat are in Mehsana, Kalol, Khambat and Ankleshwar. The important gas fields are at Kachchh and Ahmedabad.
[17] India exports iron ore mainly to –
A.
Japan
B.
Bhutan
C.
Indonesia
D.
Russia
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
India has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. According to the available information India's iron ore reserves is around 22,000 million tonnes which will be sufficient for the next 150 years at the current rate of production of iron ore in the country. India is one of the world's biggest exporters of iron ore, with much of its product bought by China, which has the world's largest steel industry. Japan has also been a traditional importer of Indian iron ore. Recently, India's exports of iron ore to Japan have been shrinking.
[18] Which one of the following States/Union Territories of India recorded the lowest density of population in 1991 Census?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Nagaland
C.
Mizoram
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh has population density of 10 in the 1991 Census. It stood last among all the states and Union territories of India. It retained its rank even in the 2001 Census with a population density of 13 and 2011 census with a population density of 17.
[19] Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State' of India?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Assam
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It is India's second tallest dam at 225.55m high next to the 261m Tehri Dam. In terms of storage of water, it withholds the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar Darn in Madhya Pradesh.
[4] The 'sorrow of Bihar' is –
A.
Damodar
B.
Kosi
C.
Son
D.
Gandak
Ans:
Kosi
Explanation :
Kosi is known as the "sorrow of Bihar", as it has caused widespread human suffering in the past due to flooding and very frequent changes in course, when it flows from Nepal to Bihar. Over the last 250 years, the Kosi River has shifted its course over 120 km from east to west. Its unstable nature has been attributed to the heavy silt it carries during the monsoon season and flooding in India has extreme effects.
[5] River Indus originates from :
A.
Hindukush range
B.
Himalayan range
C.
Karakoram range
D.
Kailash range
Ans:
Kailash range
Explanation :
Indus is a major river which flows through Pakistan. It also has courses through western Tibet in China) and Northern India. Originating in the Tibetan plateau in the vicinity of Lake Mansarovar, the river runs a course through the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit, Baltistan and flows through Pakistan in a southerly direction along the entire length of Pakistan to merge into the Arabian Sea near the port city of Karachi in Sindh.
[6] Which one of the following rivers of India does not make a delta?
A.
Ganges
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Tapti
Explanation :
Most of the west flowing rivers do not form delta. They form estuary. Examples are Narmada and Tapti.
[7] The longest river of Peninsular India is –
A.
Narmada
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Cauvery
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
The Godavari is a river in the south-central India. It starts in the western state of Maharashtra and flows through the modern state of Andhra Pradesh before reaching the Bay of Bengal. It forms one of the largest river basins in India. With a length of 1465 km, it is the second longest river in India, second to The Ganges, and the longest in southern India. It originates near Trimbak in Nashik District of Maharashtra state and flows cast across the Deccan Plateau into the Bay of Bengal near Yanam and Antarvedi in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
[8] Which from the following rivers does NOT originate in Indian territory?
A.
Godavari
B.
Jhelum
C.
Ravi
D.
Ghaghara
Ans:
Ghaghara
Explanation :
Karnali or Ghaghara River is a perennial transboundary river originating on the Tibetan Plateau near Lake Mansarovar. It cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal and joins the Sarda River at Brahrnaghat in India. Together they form the Ghaghra River, a major left bank tributary of the Ganges. With a length of 507 kilometres (315 mi) it is the largest river in Nepal.
[9] The soil of Kerala is rich in which of the following soils?
A.
Alluvial Soil
B.
Laterite Soil
C.
Sandy Soil
D.
Loamy Soil
Ans:
Laterite Soil
Explanation :
Laterite soil covers the majority of area in Kerala. They cover about 65 per cent of the total area of the State, occupying a major portion of the midland and midupland regions and are the most extensive of the soil groups found in Kerala. Heavy rainfall and high temperature prevalent in the State are conductive to the process of laterisation.
[10] The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is –
A.
Bharatpur
B.
Gir forest
C.
Khaziranga
D.
Nilgiris
Ans:
Khaziranga
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam form the natural habitat of rhinoceros in India. The sanctuary hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-homed rhinoceroses. Kaziranga is also home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[11] Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
Jharkhand
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular national parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Known for high density of tigers, Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
[12] An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is –
A.
Biosphere Reserve
B.
Sanctuary
C.
Social Forests
D.
National Park
Ans:
Sanctuary
Explanation :
A wildlife sanctuary is an protected area that is reserved for the conservation only of wildlife, animals and plant species. Human activities like harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products are allowed.
[13] Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards –
A.
windward side
B.
seaward side
C.
onshore side
D.
leeward side
Ans:
leeward side
Explanation :
Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats). The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture laden winds, while thy moisture-less winds characterize the other side.
[14] Which of the following is called the 'shrimp capital of India'?
A.
Mangalore
B.
Nagapatnam
C.
Kochi
D.
Nellore
Ans:
Nellore
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have developed shrimp in a big way. The Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Shrimp Capital of India'.
[15] Where is National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) located?
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Bhavnagar
C.
Pune
D.
Panaji
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is an Indian government laboratory based in Pune, in western India. Popularly known as NCL, a constituent member of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India, it was established in 1950. There are approximately 200 scientific staff working here. The interdisciplinary research center has a wide research scope and specializes in polymer science, organic chemistry, catalysis, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical sciences and process development. It houses good infrastructure for measurement science and chemical information.
[16] Ankleshwar and Kalol are two oil fields in –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Assam
C.
Gujarat
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The major oil fields in Gujarat are in Mehsana, Kalol, Khambat and Ankleshwar. The important gas fields are at Kachchh and Ahmedabad.
[17] India exports iron ore mainly to –
A.
Japan
B.
Bhutan
C.
Indonesia
D.
Russia
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
India has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. According to the available information India's iron ore reserves is around 22,000 million tonnes which will be sufficient for the next 150 years at the current rate of production of iron ore in the country. India is one of the world's biggest exporters of iron ore, with much of its product bought by China, which has the world's largest steel industry. Japan has also been a traditional importer of Indian iron ore. Recently, India's exports of iron ore to Japan have been shrinking.
[18] Which one of the following States/Union Territories of India recorded the lowest density of population in 1991 Census?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Nagaland
C.
Mizoram
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh has population density of 10 in the 1991 Census. It stood last among all the states and Union territories of India. It retained its rank even in the 2001 Census with a population density of 13 and 2011 census with a population density of 17.
[19] Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State' of India?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Assam
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
Indus is a major river which flows through Pakistan. It also has courses through western Tibet in China) and Northern India. Originating in the Tibetan plateau in the vicinity of Lake Mansarovar, the river runs a course through the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit, Baltistan and flows through Pakistan in a southerly direction along the entire length of Pakistan to merge into the Arabian Sea near the port city of Karachi in Sindh.
[6] Which one of the following rivers of India does not make a delta?
A.
Ganges
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Tapti
Ans:
Tapti
Explanation :
Most of the west flowing rivers do not form delta. They form estuary. Examples are Narmada and Tapti.
[7] The longest river of Peninsular India is –
A.
Narmada
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Cauvery
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
The Godavari is a river in the south-central India. It starts in the western state of Maharashtra and flows through the modern state of Andhra Pradesh before reaching the Bay of Bengal. It forms one of the largest river basins in India. With a length of 1465 km, it is the second longest river in India, second to The Ganges, and the longest in southern India. It originates near Trimbak in Nashik District of Maharashtra state and flows cast across the Deccan Plateau into the Bay of Bengal near Yanam and Antarvedi in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
[8] Which from the following rivers does NOT originate in Indian territory?
A.
Godavari
B.
Jhelum
C.
Ravi
D.
Ghaghara
Ans:
Ghaghara
Explanation :
Karnali or Ghaghara River is a perennial transboundary river originating on the Tibetan Plateau near Lake Mansarovar. It cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal and joins the Sarda River at Brahrnaghat in India. Together they form the Ghaghra River, a major left bank tributary of the Ganges. With a length of 507 kilometres (315 mi) it is the largest river in Nepal.
[9] The soil of Kerala is rich in which of the following soils?
A.
Alluvial Soil
B.
Laterite Soil
C.
Sandy Soil
D.
Loamy Soil
Ans:
Laterite Soil
Explanation :
Laterite soil covers the majority of area in Kerala. They cover about 65 per cent of the total area of the State, occupying a major portion of the midland and midupland regions and are the most extensive of the soil groups found in Kerala. Heavy rainfall and high temperature prevalent in the State are conductive to the process of laterisation.
[10] The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is –
A.
Bharatpur
B.
Gir forest
C.
Khaziranga
D.
Nilgiris
Ans:
Khaziranga
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam form the natural habitat of rhinoceros in India. The sanctuary hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-homed rhinoceroses. Kaziranga is also home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[11] Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
Jharkhand
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular national parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Known for high density of tigers, Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
[12] An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is –
A.
Biosphere Reserve
B.
Sanctuary
C.
Social Forests
D.
National Park
Ans:
Sanctuary
Explanation :
A wildlife sanctuary is an protected area that is reserved for the conservation only of wildlife, animals and plant species. Human activities like harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products are allowed.
[13] Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards –
A.
windward side
B.
seaward side
C.
onshore side
D.
leeward side
Ans:
leeward side
Explanation :
Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats). The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture laden winds, while thy moisture-less winds characterize the other side.
[14] Which of the following is called the 'shrimp capital of India'?
A.
Mangalore
B.
Nagapatnam
C.
Kochi
D.
Nellore
Ans:
Nellore
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have developed shrimp in a big way. The Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Shrimp Capital of India'.
[15] Where is National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) located?
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Bhavnagar
C.
Pune
D.
Panaji
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is an Indian government laboratory based in Pune, in western India. Popularly known as NCL, a constituent member of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India, it was established in 1950. There are approximately 200 scientific staff working here. The interdisciplinary research center has a wide research scope and specializes in polymer science, organic chemistry, catalysis, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical sciences and process development. It houses good infrastructure for measurement science and chemical information.
[16] Ankleshwar and Kalol are two oil fields in –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Assam
C.
Gujarat
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The major oil fields in Gujarat are in Mehsana, Kalol, Khambat and Ankleshwar. The important gas fields are at Kachchh and Ahmedabad.
[17] India exports iron ore mainly to –
A.
Japan
B.
Bhutan
C.
Indonesia
D.
Russia
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
India has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. According to the available information India's iron ore reserves is around 22,000 million tonnes which will be sufficient for the next 150 years at the current rate of production of iron ore in the country. India is one of the world's biggest exporters of iron ore, with much of its product bought by China, which has the world's largest steel industry. Japan has also been a traditional importer of Indian iron ore. Recently, India's exports of iron ore to Japan have been shrinking.
[18] Which one of the following States/Union Territories of India recorded the lowest density of population in 1991 Census?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Nagaland
C.
Mizoram
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh has population density of 10 in the 1991 Census. It stood last among all the states and Union territories of India. It retained its rank even in the 2001 Census with a population density of 13 and 2011 census with a population density of 17.
[19] Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State' of India?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Assam
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
The Godavari is a river in the south-central India. It starts in the western state of Maharashtra and flows through the modern state of Andhra Pradesh before reaching the Bay of Bengal. It forms one of the largest river basins in India. With a length of 1465 km, it is the second longest river in India, second to The Ganges, and the longest in southern India. It originates near Trimbak in Nashik District of Maharashtra state and flows cast across the Deccan Plateau into the Bay of Bengal near Yanam and Antarvedi in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
[8] Which from the following rivers does NOT originate in Indian territory?
A.
Godavari
B.
Jhelum
C.
Ravi
D.
Ghaghara
Ans:
Ghaghara
Explanation :
Karnali or Ghaghara River is a perennial transboundary river originating on the Tibetan Plateau near Lake Mansarovar. It cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal and joins the Sarda River at Brahrnaghat in India. Together they form the Ghaghra River, a major left bank tributary of the Ganges. With a length of 507 kilometres (315 mi) it is the largest river in Nepal.
[9] The soil of Kerala is rich in which of the following soils?
A.
Alluvial Soil
B.
Laterite Soil
C.
Sandy Soil
D.
Loamy Soil
Ans:
Laterite Soil
Explanation :
Laterite soil covers the majority of area in Kerala. They cover about 65 per cent of the total area of the State, occupying a major portion of the midland and midupland regions and are the most extensive of the soil groups found in Kerala. Heavy rainfall and high temperature prevalent in the State are conductive to the process of laterisation.
[10] The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is –
A.
Bharatpur
B.
Gir forest
C.
Khaziranga
D.
Nilgiris
Ans:
Khaziranga
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam form the natural habitat of rhinoceros in India. The sanctuary hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-homed rhinoceroses. Kaziranga is also home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[11] Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
Jharkhand
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular national parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Known for high density of tigers, Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
[12] An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is –
A.
Biosphere Reserve
B.
Sanctuary
C.
Social Forests
D.
National Park
Ans:
Sanctuary
Explanation :
A wildlife sanctuary is an protected area that is reserved for the conservation only of wildlife, animals and plant species. Human activities like harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products are allowed.
[13] Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards –
A.
windward side
B.
seaward side
C.
onshore side
D.
leeward side
Ans:
leeward side
Explanation :
Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats). The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture laden winds, while thy moisture-less winds characterize the other side.
[14] Which of the following is called the 'shrimp capital of India'?
A.
Mangalore
B.
Nagapatnam
C.
Kochi
D.
Nellore
Ans:
Nellore
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have developed shrimp in a big way. The Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Shrimp Capital of India'.
[15] Where is National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) located?
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Bhavnagar
C.
Pune
D.
Panaji
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is an Indian government laboratory based in Pune, in western India. Popularly known as NCL, a constituent member of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India, it was established in 1950. There are approximately 200 scientific staff working here. The interdisciplinary research center has a wide research scope and specializes in polymer science, organic chemistry, catalysis, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical sciences and process development. It houses good infrastructure for measurement science and chemical information.
[16] Ankleshwar and Kalol are two oil fields in –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Assam
C.
Gujarat
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The major oil fields in Gujarat are in Mehsana, Kalol, Khambat and Ankleshwar. The important gas fields are at Kachchh and Ahmedabad.
[17] India exports iron ore mainly to –
A.
Japan
B.
Bhutan
C.
Indonesia
D.
Russia
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
India has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. According to the available information India's iron ore reserves is around 22,000 million tonnes which will be sufficient for the next 150 years at the current rate of production of iron ore in the country. India is one of the world's biggest exporters of iron ore, with much of its product bought by China, which has the world's largest steel industry. Japan has also been a traditional importer of Indian iron ore. Recently, India's exports of iron ore to Japan have been shrinking.
[18] Which one of the following States/Union Territories of India recorded the lowest density of population in 1991 Census?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Nagaland
C.
Mizoram
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh has population density of 10 in the 1991 Census. It stood last among all the states and Union territories of India. It retained its rank even in the 2001 Census with a population density of 13 and 2011 census with a population density of 17.
[19] Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State' of India?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Assam
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
Laterite soil covers the majority of area in Kerala. They cover about 65 per cent of the total area of the State, occupying a major portion of the midland and midupland regions and are the most extensive of the soil groups found in Kerala. Heavy rainfall and high temperature prevalent in the State are conductive to the process of laterisation.
[10] The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is –
A.
Bharatpur
B.
Gir forest
C.
Khaziranga
D.
Nilgiris
Ans:
Khaziranga
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam form the natural habitat of rhinoceros in India. The sanctuary hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-homed rhinoceroses. Kaziranga is also home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[11] Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
Jharkhand
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular national parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Known for high density of tigers, Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
[12] An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is –
A.
Biosphere Reserve
B.
Sanctuary
C.
Social Forests
D.
National Park
Ans:
Sanctuary
Explanation :
A wildlife sanctuary is an protected area that is reserved for the conservation only of wildlife, animals and plant species. Human activities like harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products are allowed.
[13] Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards –
A.
windward side
B.
seaward side
C.
onshore side
D.
leeward side
Ans:
leeward side
Explanation :
Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats). The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture laden winds, while thy moisture-less winds characterize the other side.
[14] Which of the following is called the 'shrimp capital of India'?
A.
Mangalore
B.
Nagapatnam
C.
Kochi
D.
Nellore
Ans:
Nellore
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have developed shrimp in a big way. The Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Shrimp Capital of India'.
[15] Where is National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) located?
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Bhavnagar
C.
Pune
D.
Panaji
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is an Indian government laboratory based in Pune, in western India. Popularly known as NCL, a constituent member of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India, it was established in 1950. There are approximately 200 scientific staff working here. The interdisciplinary research center has a wide research scope and specializes in polymer science, organic chemistry, catalysis, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical sciences and process development. It houses good infrastructure for measurement science and chemical information.
[16] Ankleshwar and Kalol are two oil fields in –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Assam
C.
Gujarat
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The major oil fields in Gujarat are in Mehsana, Kalol, Khambat and Ankleshwar. The important gas fields are at Kachchh and Ahmedabad.
[17] India exports iron ore mainly to –
A.
Japan
B.
Bhutan
C.
Indonesia
D.
Russia
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
India has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. According to the available information India's iron ore reserves is around 22,000 million tonnes which will be sufficient for the next 150 years at the current rate of production of iron ore in the country. India is one of the world's biggest exporters of iron ore, with much of its product bought by China, which has the world's largest steel industry. Japan has also been a traditional importer of Indian iron ore. Recently, India's exports of iron ore to Japan have been shrinking.
[18] Which one of the following States/Union Territories of India recorded the lowest density of population in 1991 Census?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Nagaland
C.
Mizoram
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh has population density of 10 in the 1991 Census. It stood last among all the states and Union territories of India. It retained its rank even in the 2001 Census with a population density of 13 and 2011 census with a population density of 17.
[19] Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State' of India?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Assam
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular national parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. Known for high density of tigers, Bandhavgarh was declared a national park in 1968. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
[12] An area legally reserved for wild life in its natural surroundings is –
A.
Biosphere Reserve
B.
Sanctuary
C.
Social Forests
D.
National Park
Ans:
Sanctuary
Explanation :
A wildlife sanctuary is an protected area that is reserved for the conservation only of wildlife, animals and plant species. Human activities like harvesting of timber, collection of minor forest products are allowed.
[13] Nagpur gets scanty rainfall because it is located with reference to Sahyadri Mountains, towards –
A.
windward side
B.
seaward side
C.
onshore side
D.
leeward side
Ans:
leeward side
Explanation :
Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats). The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture laden winds, while thy moisture-less winds characterize the other side.
[14] Which of the following is called the 'shrimp capital of India'?
A.
Mangalore
B.
Nagapatnam
C.
Kochi
D.
Nellore
Ans:
Nellore
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have developed shrimp in a big way. The Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Shrimp Capital of India'.
[15] Where is National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) located?
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Bhavnagar
C.
Pune
D.
Panaji
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is an Indian government laboratory based in Pune, in western India. Popularly known as NCL, a constituent member of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India, it was established in 1950. There are approximately 200 scientific staff working here. The interdisciplinary research center has a wide research scope and specializes in polymer science, organic chemistry, catalysis, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical sciences and process development. It houses good infrastructure for measurement science and chemical information.
[16] Ankleshwar and Kalol are two oil fields in –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Assam
C.
Gujarat
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The major oil fields in Gujarat are in Mehsana, Kalol, Khambat and Ankleshwar. The important gas fields are at Kachchh and Ahmedabad.
[17] India exports iron ore mainly to –
A.
Japan
B.
Bhutan
C.
Indonesia
D.
Russia
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
India has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. According to the available information India's iron ore reserves is around 22,000 million tonnes which will be sufficient for the next 150 years at the current rate of production of iron ore in the country. India is one of the world's biggest exporters of iron ore, with much of its product bought by China, which has the world's largest steel industry. Japan has also been a traditional importer of Indian iron ore. Recently, India's exports of iron ore to Japan have been shrinking.
[18] Which one of the following States/Union Territories of India recorded the lowest density of population in 1991 Census?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Nagaland
C.
Mizoram
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh has population density of 10 in the 1991 Census. It stood last among all the states and Union territories of India. It retained its rank even in the 2001 Census with a population density of 13 and 2011 census with a population density of 17.
[19] Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State' of India?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Assam
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
Nagpur falls in a rain-shadow region (leeward side of mountain) of the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats). The windward side receives abundant rainfall from the moisture laden winds, while thy moisture-less winds characterize the other side.
[14] Which of the following is called the 'shrimp capital of India'?
A.
Mangalore
B.
Nagapatnam
C.
Kochi
D.
Nellore
Ans:
Nellore
Explanation :
Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have developed shrimp in a big way. The Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Shrimp Capital of India'.
[15] Where is National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) located?
A.
Chandigarh
B.
Bhavnagar
C.
Pune
D.
Panaji
Ans:
Pune
Explanation :
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is an Indian government laboratory based in Pune, in western India. Popularly known as NCL, a constituent member of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India, it was established in 1950. There are approximately 200 scientific staff working here. The interdisciplinary research center has a wide research scope and specializes in polymer science, organic chemistry, catalysis, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical sciences and process development. It houses good infrastructure for measurement science and chemical information.
[16] Ankleshwar and Kalol are two oil fields in –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Assam
C.
Gujarat
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The major oil fields in Gujarat are in Mehsana, Kalol, Khambat and Ankleshwar. The important gas fields are at Kachchh and Ahmedabad.
[17] India exports iron ore mainly to –
A.
Japan
B.
Bhutan
C.
Indonesia
D.
Russia
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
India has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. According to the available information India's iron ore reserves is around 22,000 million tonnes which will be sufficient for the next 150 years at the current rate of production of iron ore in the country. India is one of the world's biggest exporters of iron ore, with much of its product bought by China, which has the world's largest steel industry. Japan has also been a traditional importer of Indian iron ore. Recently, India's exports of iron ore to Japan have been shrinking.
[18] Which one of the following States/Union Territories of India recorded the lowest density of population in 1991 Census?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Nagaland
C.
Mizoram
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh has population density of 10 in the 1991 Census. It stood last among all the states and Union territories of India. It retained its rank even in the 2001 Census with a population density of 13 and 2011 census with a population density of 17.
[19] Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State' of India?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Assam
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
The National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) is an Indian government laboratory based in Pune, in western India. Popularly known as NCL, a constituent member of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India, it was established in 1950. There are approximately 200 scientific staff working here. The interdisciplinary research center has a wide research scope and specializes in polymer science, organic chemistry, catalysis, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical sciences and process development. It houses good infrastructure for measurement science and chemical information.
[16] Ankleshwar and Kalol are two oil fields in –
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Assam
C.
Gujarat
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The major oil fields in Gujarat are in Mehsana, Kalol, Khambat and Ankleshwar. The important gas fields are at Kachchh and Ahmedabad.
[17] India exports iron ore mainly to –
A.
Japan
B.
Bhutan
C.
Indonesia
D.
Russia
Ans:
Japan
Explanation :
India has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. According to the available information India's iron ore reserves is around 22,000 million tonnes which will be sufficient for the next 150 years at the current rate of production of iron ore in the country. India is one of the world's biggest exporters of iron ore, with much of its product bought by China, which has the world's largest steel industry. Japan has also been a traditional importer of Indian iron ore. Recently, India's exports of iron ore to Japan have been shrinking.
[18] Which one of the following States/Union Territories of India recorded the lowest density of population in 1991 Census?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Nagaland
C.
Mizoram
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh has population density of 10 in the 1991 Census. It stood last among all the states and Union territories of India. It retained its rank even in the 2001 Census with a population density of 13 and 2011 census with a population density of 17.
[19] Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State' of India?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Assam
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
India has one of the largest iron ore reserves in the world. According to the available information India's iron ore reserves is around 22,000 million tonnes which will be sufficient for the next 150 years at the current rate of production of iron ore in the country. India is one of the world's biggest exporters of iron ore, with much of its product bought by China, which has the world's largest steel industry. Japan has also been a traditional importer of Indian iron ore. Recently, India's exports of iron ore to Japan have been shrinking.
[18] Which one of the following States/Union Territories of India recorded the lowest density of population in 1991 Census?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Nagaland
C.
Mizoram
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh has population density of 10 in the 1991 Census. It stood last among all the states and Union territories of India. It retained its rank even in the 2001 Census with a population density of 13 and 2011 census with a population density of 17.
[19] Which of the following states is called ‘Tiger State' of India?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Assam
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
Madhya Pradesh is known as the tiger state of India,' because of the large number of tiger reserves in the state. Kanha, Pench, Bandhavgarh, Parma, Bori-Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri tiger reserves are located in the state. There are 42 tiger reserves in India which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
[20] The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to –
A.
Kerala and Karnataka
B.
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh
D.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Ans:
Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The burst of monsoons in the month of June brings rain to Kerala and Southern coast of Tamil Nadu.
[21] The Palk Strait lies between –
A.
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
D.
Lakshadweep and Maldives
Ans:
Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of the island nation of Sri Lanka. he strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
[22] Sex ratio refers to number of woman –
A.
per sq. km. in relation to males
B.
per 1000 males
C.
per state in relation to males
D.
and number of men in an area
Ans:
per 1000 males
Explanation :
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. Sex Ratio is a term used to define number of females per 1000 males. It's a great source to find the equality of males and females in a society at a given period of time.
[23] The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of –
A.
low wage of miners
B.
large supply of iron ore
C.
large supply of coal
D.
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Ans:
coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ore, but needs to import coal and has higher labour costs than some emerging markets. India has cheap iron and labour. But, India needs to import considerable volumes of low ash coal to blend with its domestically available high ash material. Still most of the iron and steel plants are located in vicinity of coal mines. It is for this reason that the Chhota Nagpur plateau bordering West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
[24] Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?
A.
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B.
Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C.
Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D.
Iron and steel, cement, silk
Ans:
Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
Explanation :
Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are also found near the coal mines which are used in smelting processes.
[25] Farakka Barrage was commissioned to –
A.
save Kolkata port
B.
link North and South Bengal
C.
supply drinking water to Kolkata
D.
divert water to Bangladesh
Ans:
save Kolkata port
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.
Explanation :
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganges River. located in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 16.5 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Chapai Nawabganj District. Construction was started in 1961 and completed in 1975.