[1] Which of the following is largely used in textile industries in India?
A.
Cotton
B.
Wool
C.
Synthetic fibres
D.
Jute
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cot- ton plants of the genus Gossypium which is most often spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. In addition to the textile industry, cotton is used in fishing nets, coffee filters, tents, explosives manufacture, cotton paper, and in bookbinding.
[2] Which is a major shipbuilding centre of India?
A.
Cochin
B.
Paradeep
C.
Kandla
D.
Tuticorin
Ans:
Cochin
Explanation :
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is the largest ship building and maintenance facility in India. It is part of a line of maritime related facilities in the port-city of Kochi, in the stale of Kerala. Of the services provided by the shipyard are building platform supply vessels and double-hulled oil tankers". Presently it is building the first indigenous aircraft carrier for the Indian Navy.
[3] Which one of the following industries is known as 'Sunrise Industry'?
A.
Iron & Steel
B.
Cotton Textile
C.
Information Technology
D.
Tea & Coffee
Ans:
Information Technology
Explanation :
Sunrise industry is a colloquial term for a sector or business that is in its infancy, but is growing at a rapid pace. A sunrise industry is typically characterized by high growth rates, numerous start-ups and an abundance of venture capital funding. It is mostly used in the context of Information technology industry which has grown at great pace in the recent times.
[4] Which is the best-known-bird sanctuary in Haryana?
A.
Sultanpur
B.
Bharatpur
C.
Rajaji
D.
Sariska
Ans:
Sultanpur
Explanation :
Sultanpur National Park is a famous bird sanctuary in Haryana. Every year over a hundred migratory bird species visit here to feed, The park is a popular picnic spot for residents of New Delhi and the NCR (National Capital Region), especially during the winter migration months.
[5] Afforestation is the process of –
A.
clearing forests
B.
planting more trees
C.
cutting down trees
D.
collecting forest resources
Ans:
planting more trees
Explanation :
Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest, Many governments and non-governmental organizations directly engage in programs of afforestation to create forests, increase carbon capture and sequestration, and help to anthropogenically improve biodiversity.
[6] In India, as per their 2001 Census, the sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) is –
A.
930
B.
934
C.
927
D.
933
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the Census findings overall Sex ratio in India has declined over a period of time. It was 946 female per 1000 male in the year 1951 and declined to 927 in 1991. In the Census findings (2001), the overall sex ratio improved by 6 points to 933 females per 1000 males. Highest sex ratio as per census 2001 was recorded in the state of Kerala with 1058 females per 1000 males. It was lowest in the Daman and Diu with 709 females per 1000 males. In India, as per their 2011 census, the sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) is 943.
[7] In India, according to the 2001 Census, the female literacy rate is –
A.
39.29
B.
54.16
C.
21.97
D.
29.76
Ans:
54.16
Explanation :
From comparison to the 1991 census, the male literacy rate increased to 75.26%, which showed an increase of 11.13%.0n the other hand, the female literacy of 53.67% increased at a much faster rate of 14.38%. According to 2011 census, female literacy rate of India is 64.6%.
[8] Which one of the following states of India records the highest sex-ratio?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Maghalaya
D.
Tamilnadu
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest sex ratio; while Haryana has the lowest sex ratio among states and Daman & Diu has the lowest among all states and territories.
[9] Which is the largest state of India, population-wise, according to 2001 census?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Bihar
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh continued to be the most populous state in the country with 16.17 percent of India's population followed by Maharashtra (9.42 percent) and Bihar (8.07 percent). In fact the population of Uttar Pradesh (166 million) was more than the estimated population of Pakistan. According to 2011 census, most population-wise states are 1. Uttar Pradesh- 19,98,12,341 2. Maharashtra - 11,23,74,333 3. Bihar - 10,40,99,452 4. West Bengal - 9,12,76,115
[10] In India, rain forests are found in –
A.
Central India
B.
Eastern Ghat
C.
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
D.
N.W. Himalayas and Eastern Ghats
Ans:
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
Explanation :
The main areas of tropical forest are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; the Western Ghats, which fringe the Arabian Sea coastline of peninsular India; and the greater Assam region in the north- east along the Eastern Himalayas. Small remnants of rain forest are found in Orissa state. Tropical rainforests are located in a band around the equator (Zero degrees latitude) in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude). This 3,000 mile (4800 kilometres) wide band is known as the 'tropics'.
[11] The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalaya is –
A.
alpine grassland
B.
alpine forests
C.
coniferous forests
D.
subtropical pine forests
Ans:
alpine grassland
Explanation :
The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalayas is Alpine grassland. Important trees are silver fur, Pine birch etc.
[12] Which of the following produces the most solid waste?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Nuclear Power Plants
C.
Manufacturing
D.
Packaging Industry
Ans:
Manufacturing
Explanation :
Solid waste refers to solid or semisolid, non-soluble material such as agricultural refuse, demolition waste, industrial waste, mining residues, municipal garbage, and sewage sludge. It mainly results from manufacturing process such as that of factories, industries, mills, and mining operations. Some examples of solid wastes produced from manufacturing are: chemical solvents, paints, sandpaper, paper products, industrial by-products, metals, and radioactive wastes.
[13] Which of the following cities in India have the Headquarters of more than one Railway Zones?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Neither Kolkata nor Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Ans:
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Explanation :
Both Kolkata and Mumbai are the headquarters of two railway zones each. While Mumbai serves as the headquarters of both Central Railway and Western Railway; Kolkata is the headquarters of Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway.
[14] The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at –
A.
Vishakhapatnarn
B.
Kochi
C.
Kolkata
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mazagon Dock is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is India's prime shipyard that manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.
[15] Which of the following lines does not demarcate any part of India's international boundary?
A.
Radcliffe Line
B.
McMohan Line
C.
Sir Creek Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
Durand Line
Explanation :
The Durand Line refers to the 2,640 kilometers long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established after an 1893 agreement between Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan for fixing the limit of their respective spheres of influence. It is named after Mortimer Durand who was the Foreign Secretary of colonial British India at the time.
[16] Which of the following States does not border on Myanmar?
A.
Assam
B.
Manipur
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
[17] The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio- fertilizers is :
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Gujarat
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Punjab
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio-fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes).
[18] Maximum number of sugar factories are located in :
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Assam
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571 sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
[19] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cot- ton plants of the genus Gossypium which is most often spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. In addition to the textile industry, cotton is used in fishing nets, coffee filters, tents, explosives manufacture, cotton paper, and in bookbinding.
[2] Which is a major shipbuilding centre of India?
A.
Cochin
B.
Paradeep
C.
Kandla
D.
Tuticorin
Ans:
Cochin
Explanation :
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is the largest ship building and maintenance facility in India. It is part of a line of maritime related facilities in the port-city of Kochi, in the stale of Kerala. Of the services provided by the shipyard are building platform supply vessels and double-hulled oil tankers". Presently it is building the first indigenous aircraft carrier for the Indian Navy.
[3] Which one of the following industries is known as 'Sunrise Industry'?
A.
Iron & Steel
B.
Cotton Textile
C.
Information Technology
D.
Tea & Coffee
Ans:
Information Technology
Explanation :
Sunrise industry is a colloquial term for a sector or business that is in its infancy, but is growing at a rapid pace. A sunrise industry is typically characterized by high growth rates, numerous start-ups and an abundance of venture capital funding. It is mostly used in the context of Information technology industry which has grown at great pace in the recent times.
[4] Which is the best-known-bird sanctuary in Haryana?
A.
Sultanpur
B.
Bharatpur
C.
Rajaji
D.
Sariska
Ans:
Sultanpur
Explanation :
Sultanpur National Park is a famous bird sanctuary in Haryana. Every year over a hundred migratory bird species visit here to feed, The park is a popular picnic spot for residents of New Delhi and the NCR (National Capital Region), especially during the winter migration months.
[5] Afforestation is the process of –
A.
clearing forests
B.
planting more trees
C.
cutting down trees
D.
collecting forest resources
Ans:
planting more trees
Explanation :
Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest, Many governments and non-governmental organizations directly engage in programs of afforestation to create forests, increase carbon capture and sequestration, and help to anthropogenically improve biodiversity.
[6] In India, as per their 2001 Census, the sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) is –
A.
930
B.
934
C.
927
D.
933
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the Census findings overall Sex ratio in India has declined over a period of time. It was 946 female per 1000 male in the year 1951 and declined to 927 in 1991. In the Census findings (2001), the overall sex ratio improved by 6 points to 933 females per 1000 males. Highest sex ratio as per census 2001 was recorded in the state of Kerala with 1058 females per 1000 males. It was lowest in the Daman and Diu with 709 females per 1000 males. In India, as per their 2011 census, the sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) is 943.
[7] In India, according to the 2001 Census, the female literacy rate is –
A.
39.29
B.
54.16
C.
21.97
D.
29.76
Ans:
54.16
Explanation :
From comparison to the 1991 census, the male literacy rate increased to 75.26%, which showed an increase of 11.13%.0n the other hand, the female literacy of 53.67% increased at a much faster rate of 14.38%. According to 2011 census, female literacy rate of India is 64.6%.
[8] Which one of the following states of India records the highest sex-ratio?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Maghalaya
D.
Tamilnadu
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest sex ratio; while Haryana has the lowest sex ratio among states and Daman & Diu has the lowest among all states and territories.
[9] Which is the largest state of India, population-wise, according to 2001 census?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Bihar
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh continued to be the most populous state in the country with 16.17 percent of India's population followed by Maharashtra (9.42 percent) and Bihar (8.07 percent). In fact the population of Uttar Pradesh (166 million) was more than the estimated population of Pakistan. According to 2011 census, most population-wise states are 1. Uttar Pradesh- 19,98,12,341 2. Maharashtra - 11,23,74,333 3. Bihar - 10,40,99,452 4. West Bengal - 9,12,76,115
[10] In India, rain forests are found in –
A.
Central India
B.
Eastern Ghat
C.
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
D.
N.W. Himalayas and Eastern Ghats
Ans:
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
Explanation :
The main areas of tropical forest are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; the Western Ghats, which fringe the Arabian Sea coastline of peninsular India; and the greater Assam region in the north- east along the Eastern Himalayas. Small remnants of rain forest are found in Orissa state. Tropical rainforests are located in a band around the equator (Zero degrees latitude) in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude). This 3,000 mile (4800 kilometres) wide band is known as the 'tropics'.
[11] The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalaya is –
A.
alpine grassland
B.
alpine forests
C.
coniferous forests
D.
subtropical pine forests
Ans:
alpine grassland
Explanation :
The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalayas is Alpine grassland. Important trees are silver fur, Pine birch etc.
[12] Which of the following produces the most solid waste?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Nuclear Power Plants
C.
Manufacturing
D.
Packaging Industry
Ans:
Manufacturing
Explanation :
Solid waste refers to solid or semisolid, non-soluble material such as agricultural refuse, demolition waste, industrial waste, mining residues, municipal garbage, and sewage sludge. It mainly results from manufacturing process such as that of factories, industries, mills, and mining operations. Some examples of solid wastes produced from manufacturing are: chemical solvents, paints, sandpaper, paper products, industrial by-products, metals, and radioactive wastes.
[13] Which of the following cities in India have the Headquarters of more than one Railway Zones?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Neither Kolkata nor Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Ans:
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Explanation :
Both Kolkata and Mumbai are the headquarters of two railway zones each. While Mumbai serves as the headquarters of both Central Railway and Western Railway; Kolkata is the headquarters of Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway.
[14] The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at –
A.
Vishakhapatnarn
B.
Kochi
C.
Kolkata
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mazagon Dock is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is India's prime shipyard that manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.
[15] Which of the following lines does not demarcate any part of India's international boundary?
A.
Radcliffe Line
B.
McMohan Line
C.
Sir Creek Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
Durand Line
Explanation :
The Durand Line refers to the 2,640 kilometers long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established after an 1893 agreement between Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan for fixing the limit of their respective spheres of influence. It is named after Mortimer Durand who was the Foreign Secretary of colonial British India at the time.
[16] Which of the following States does not border on Myanmar?
A.
Assam
B.
Manipur
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
[17] The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio- fertilizers is :
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Gujarat
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Punjab
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio-fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes).
[18] Maximum number of sugar factories are located in :
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Assam
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571 sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
[19] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
Sunrise industry is a colloquial term for a sector or business that is in its infancy, but is growing at a rapid pace. A sunrise industry is typically characterized by high growth rates, numerous start-ups and an abundance of venture capital funding. It is mostly used in the context of Information technology industry which has grown at great pace in the recent times.
[4] Which is the best-known-bird sanctuary in Haryana?
A.
Sultanpur
B.
Bharatpur
C.
Rajaji
D.
Sariska
Ans:
Sultanpur
Explanation :
Sultanpur National Park is a famous bird sanctuary in Haryana. Every year over a hundred migratory bird species visit here to feed, The park is a popular picnic spot for residents of New Delhi and the NCR (National Capital Region), especially during the winter migration months.
[5] Afforestation is the process of –
A.
clearing forests
B.
planting more trees
C.
cutting down trees
D.
collecting forest resources
Ans:
planting more trees
Explanation :
Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest, Many governments and non-governmental organizations directly engage in programs of afforestation to create forests, increase carbon capture and sequestration, and help to anthropogenically improve biodiversity.
[6] In India, as per their 2001 Census, the sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) is –
A.
930
B.
934
C.
927
D.
933
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the Census findings overall Sex ratio in India has declined over a period of time. It was 946 female per 1000 male in the year 1951 and declined to 927 in 1991. In the Census findings (2001), the overall sex ratio improved by 6 points to 933 females per 1000 males. Highest sex ratio as per census 2001 was recorded in the state of Kerala with 1058 females per 1000 males. It was lowest in the Daman and Diu with 709 females per 1000 males. In India, as per their 2011 census, the sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) is 943.
[7] In India, according to the 2001 Census, the female literacy rate is –
A.
39.29
B.
54.16
C.
21.97
D.
29.76
Ans:
54.16
Explanation :
From comparison to the 1991 census, the male literacy rate increased to 75.26%, which showed an increase of 11.13%.0n the other hand, the female literacy of 53.67% increased at a much faster rate of 14.38%. According to 2011 census, female literacy rate of India is 64.6%.
[8] Which one of the following states of India records the highest sex-ratio?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Maghalaya
D.
Tamilnadu
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest sex ratio; while Haryana has the lowest sex ratio among states and Daman & Diu has the lowest among all states and territories.
[9] Which is the largest state of India, population-wise, according to 2001 census?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Bihar
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh continued to be the most populous state in the country with 16.17 percent of India's population followed by Maharashtra (9.42 percent) and Bihar (8.07 percent). In fact the population of Uttar Pradesh (166 million) was more than the estimated population of Pakistan. According to 2011 census, most population-wise states are 1. Uttar Pradesh- 19,98,12,341 2. Maharashtra - 11,23,74,333 3. Bihar - 10,40,99,452 4. West Bengal - 9,12,76,115
[10] In India, rain forests are found in –
A.
Central India
B.
Eastern Ghat
C.
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
D.
N.W. Himalayas and Eastern Ghats
Ans:
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
Explanation :
The main areas of tropical forest are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; the Western Ghats, which fringe the Arabian Sea coastline of peninsular India; and the greater Assam region in the north- east along the Eastern Himalayas. Small remnants of rain forest are found in Orissa state. Tropical rainforests are located in a band around the equator (Zero degrees latitude) in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude). This 3,000 mile (4800 kilometres) wide band is known as the 'tropics'.
[11] The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalaya is –
A.
alpine grassland
B.
alpine forests
C.
coniferous forests
D.
subtropical pine forests
Ans:
alpine grassland
Explanation :
The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalayas is Alpine grassland. Important trees are silver fur, Pine birch etc.
[12] Which of the following produces the most solid waste?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Nuclear Power Plants
C.
Manufacturing
D.
Packaging Industry
Ans:
Manufacturing
Explanation :
Solid waste refers to solid or semisolid, non-soluble material such as agricultural refuse, demolition waste, industrial waste, mining residues, municipal garbage, and sewage sludge. It mainly results from manufacturing process such as that of factories, industries, mills, and mining operations. Some examples of solid wastes produced from manufacturing are: chemical solvents, paints, sandpaper, paper products, industrial by-products, metals, and radioactive wastes.
[13] Which of the following cities in India have the Headquarters of more than one Railway Zones?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Neither Kolkata nor Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Ans:
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Explanation :
Both Kolkata and Mumbai are the headquarters of two railway zones each. While Mumbai serves as the headquarters of both Central Railway and Western Railway; Kolkata is the headquarters of Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway.
[14] The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at –
A.
Vishakhapatnarn
B.
Kochi
C.
Kolkata
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mazagon Dock is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is India's prime shipyard that manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.
[15] Which of the following lines does not demarcate any part of India's international boundary?
A.
Radcliffe Line
B.
McMohan Line
C.
Sir Creek Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
Durand Line
Explanation :
The Durand Line refers to the 2,640 kilometers long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established after an 1893 agreement between Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan for fixing the limit of their respective spheres of influence. It is named after Mortimer Durand who was the Foreign Secretary of colonial British India at the time.
[16] Which of the following States does not border on Myanmar?
A.
Assam
B.
Manipur
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
[17] The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio- fertilizers is :
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Gujarat
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Punjab
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio-fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes).
[18] Maximum number of sugar factories are located in :
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Assam
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571 sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
[19] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest, Many governments and non-governmental organizations directly engage in programs of afforestation to create forests, increase carbon capture and sequestration, and help to anthropogenically improve biodiversity.
[6] In India, as per their 2001 Census, the sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) is –
A.
930
B.
934
C.
927
D.
933
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the Census findings overall Sex ratio in India has declined over a period of time. It was 946 female per 1000 male in the year 1951 and declined to 927 in 1991. In the Census findings (2001), the overall sex ratio improved by 6 points to 933 females per 1000 males. Highest sex ratio as per census 2001 was recorded in the state of Kerala with 1058 females per 1000 males. It was lowest in the Daman and Diu with 709 females per 1000 males. In India, as per their 2011 census, the sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) is 943.
[7] In India, according to the 2001 Census, the female literacy rate is –
A.
39.29
B.
54.16
C.
21.97
D.
29.76
Ans:
54.16
Explanation :
From comparison to the 1991 census, the male literacy rate increased to 75.26%, which showed an increase of 11.13%.0n the other hand, the female literacy of 53.67% increased at a much faster rate of 14.38%. According to 2011 census, female literacy rate of India is 64.6%.
[8] Which one of the following states of India records the highest sex-ratio?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Maghalaya
D.
Tamilnadu
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest sex ratio; while Haryana has the lowest sex ratio among states and Daman & Diu has the lowest among all states and territories.
[9] Which is the largest state of India, population-wise, according to 2001 census?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Bihar
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh continued to be the most populous state in the country with 16.17 percent of India's population followed by Maharashtra (9.42 percent) and Bihar (8.07 percent). In fact the population of Uttar Pradesh (166 million) was more than the estimated population of Pakistan. According to 2011 census, most population-wise states are 1. Uttar Pradesh- 19,98,12,341 2. Maharashtra - 11,23,74,333 3. Bihar - 10,40,99,452 4. West Bengal - 9,12,76,115
[10] In India, rain forests are found in –
A.
Central India
B.
Eastern Ghat
C.
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
D.
N.W. Himalayas and Eastern Ghats
Ans:
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
Explanation :
The main areas of tropical forest are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; the Western Ghats, which fringe the Arabian Sea coastline of peninsular India; and the greater Assam region in the north- east along the Eastern Himalayas. Small remnants of rain forest are found in Orissa state. Tropical rainforests are located in a band around the equator (Zero degrees latitude) in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude). This 3,000 mile (4800 kilometres) wide band is known as the 'tropics'.
[11] The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalaya is –
A.
alpine grassland
B.
alpine forests
C.
coniferous forests
D.
subtropical pine forests
Ans:
alpine grassland
Explanation :
The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalayas is Alpine grassland. Important trees are silver fur, Pine birch etc.
[12] Which of the following produces the most solid waste?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Nuclear Power Plants
C.
Manufacturing
D.
Packaging Industry
Ans:
Manufacturing
Explanation :
Solid waste refers to solid or semisolid, non-soluble material such as agricultural refuse, demolition waste, industrial waste, mining residues, municipal garbage, and sewage sludge. It mainly results from manufacturing process such as that of factories, industries, mills, and mining operations. Some examples of solid wastes produced from manufacturing are: chemical solvents, paints, sandpaper, paper products, industrial by-products, metals, and radioactive wastes.
[13] Which of the following cities in India have the Headquarters of more than one Railway Zones?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Neither Kolkata nor Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Ans:
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Explanation :
Both Kolkata and Mumbai are the headquarters of two railway zones each. While Mumbai serves as the headquarters of both Central Railway and Western Railway; Kolkata is the headquarters of Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway.
[14] The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at –
A.
Vishakhapatnarn
B.
Kochi
C.
Kolkata
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mazagon Dock is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is India's prime shipyard that manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.
[15] Which of the following lines does not demarcate any part of India's international boundary?
A.
Radcliffe Line
B.
McMohan Line
C.
Sir Creek Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
Durand Line
Explanation :
The Durand Line refers to the 2,640 kilometers long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established after an 1893 agreement between Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan for fixing the limit of their respective spheres of influence. It is named after Mortimer Durand who was the Foreign Secretary of colonial British India at the time.
[16] Which of the following States does not border on Myanmar?
A.
Assam
B.
Manipur
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
[17] The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio- fertilizers is :
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Gujarat
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Punjab
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio-fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes).
[18] Maximum number of sugar factories are located in :
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Assam
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571 sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
[19] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
From comparison to the 1991 census, the male literacy rate increased to 75.26%, which showed an increase of 11.13%.0n the other hand, the female literacy of 53.67% increased at a much faster rate of 14.38%. According to 2011 census, female literacy rate of India is 64.6%.
[8] Which one of the following states of India records the highest sex-ratio?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Maghalaya
D.
Tamilnadu
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Kerala has the highest sex ratio; while Haryana has the lowest sex ratio among states and Daman & Diu has the lowest among all states and territories.
[9] Which is the largest state of India, population-wise, according to 2001 census?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Bihar
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh continued to be the most populous state in the country with 16.17 percent of India's population followed by Maharashtra (9.42 percent) and Bihar (8.07 percent). In fact the population of Uttar Pradesh (166 million) was more than the estimated population of Pakistan. According to 2011 census, most population-wise states are 1. Uttar Pradesh- 19,98,12,341 2. Maharashtra - 11,23,74,333 3. Bihar - 10,40,99,452 4. West Bengal - 9,12,76,115
[10] In India, rain forests are found in –
A.
Central India
B.
Eastern Ghat
C.
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
D.
N.W. Himalayas and Eastern Ghats
Ans:
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
Explanation :
The main areas of tropical forest are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; the Western Ghats, which fringe the Arabian Sea coastline of peninsular India; and the greater Assam region in the north- east along the Eastern Himalayas. Small remnants of rain forest are found in Orissa state. Tropical rainforests are located in a band around the equator (Zero degrees latitude) in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude). This 3,000 mile (4800 kilometres) wide band is known as the 'tropics'.
[11] The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalaya is –
A.
alpine grassland
B.
alpine forests
C.
coniferous forests
D.
subtropical pine forests
Ans:
alpine grassland
Explanation :
The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalayas is Alpine grassland. Important trees are silver fur, Pine birch etc.
[12] Which of the following produces the most solid waste?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Nuclear Power Plants
C.
Manufacturing
D.
Packaging Industry
Ans:
Manufacturing
Explanation :
Solid waste refers to solid or semisolid, non-soluble material such as agricultural refuse, demolition waste, industrial waste, mining residues, municipal garbage, and sewage sludge. It mainly results from manufacturing process such as that of factories, industries, mills, and mining operations. Some examples of solid wastes produced from manufacturing are: chemical solvents, paints, sandpaper, paper products, industrial by-products, metals, and radioactive wastes.
[13] Which of the following cities in India have the Headquarters of more than one Railway Zones?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Neither Kolkata nor Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Ans:
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Explanation :
Both Kolkata and Mumbai are the headquarters of two railway zones each. While Mumbai serves as the headquarters of both Central Railway and Western Railway; Kolkata is the headquarters of Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway.
[14] The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at –
A.
Vishakhapatnarn
B.
Kochi
C.
Kolkata
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mazagon Dock is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is India's prime shipyard that manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.
[15] Which of the following lines does not demarcate any part of India's international boundary?
A.
Radcliffe Line
B.
McMohan Line
C.
Sir Creek Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
Durand Line
Explanation :
The Durand Line refers to the 2,640 kilometers long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established after an 1893 agreement between Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan for fixing the limit of their respective spheres of influence. It is named after Mortimer Durand who was the Foreign Secretary of colonial British India at the time.
[16] Which of the following States does not border on Myanmar?
A.
Assam
B.
Manipur
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
[17] The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio- fertilizers is :
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Gujarat
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Punjab
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio-fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes).
[18] Maximum number of sugar factories are located in :
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Assam
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571 sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
[19] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh continued to be the most populous state in the country with 16.17 percent of India's population followed by Maharashtra (9.42 percent) and Bihar (8.07 percent). In fact the population of Uttar Pradesh (166 million) was more than the estimated population of Pakistan. According to 2011 census, most population-wise states are 1. Uttar Pradesh- 19,98,12,341 2. Maharashtra - 11,23,74,333 3. Bihar - 10,40,99,452 4. West Bengal - 9,12,76,115
[10] In India, rain forests are found in –
A.
Central India
B.
Eastern Ghat
C.
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
D.
N.W. Himalayas and Eastern Ghats
Ans:
N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats
Explanation :
The main areas of tropical forest are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; the Western Ghats, which fringe the Arabian Sea coastline of peninsular India; and the greater Assam region in the north- east along the Eastern Himalayas. Small remnants of rain forest are found in Orissa state. Tropical rainforests are located in a band around the equator (Zero degrees latitude) in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude). This 3,000 mile (4800 kilometres) wide band is known as the 'tropics'.
[11] The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalaya is –
A.
alpine grassland
B.
alpine forests
C.
coniferous forests
D.
subtropical pine forests
Ans:
alpine grassland
Explanation :
The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalayas is Alpine grassland. Important trees are silver fur, Pine birch etc.
[12] Which of the following produces the most solid waste?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Nuclear Power Plants
C.
Manufacturing
D.
Packaging Industry
Ans:
Manufacturing
Explanation :
Solid waste refers to solid or semisolid, non-soluble material such as agricultural refuse, demolition waste, industrial waste, mining residues, municipal garbage, and sewage sludge. It mainly results from manufacturing process such as that of factories, industries, mills, and mining operations. Some examples of solid wastes produced from manufacturing are: chemical solvents, paints, sandpaper, paper products, industrial by-products, metals, and radioactive wastes.
[13] Which of the following cities in India have the Headquarters of more than one Railway Zones?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Neither Kolkata nor Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Ans:
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Explanation :
Both Kolkata and Mumbai are the headquarters of two railway zones each. While Mumbai serves as the headquarters of both Central Railway and Western Railway; Kolkata is the headquarters of Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway.
[14] The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at –
A.
Vishakhapatnarn
B.
Kochi
C.
Kolkata
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mazagon Dock is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is India's prime shipyard that manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.
[15] Which of the following lines does not demarcate any part of India's international boundary?
A.
Radcliffe Line
B.
McMohan Line
C.
Sir Creek Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
Durand Line
Explanation :
The Durand Line refers to the 2,640 kilometers long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established after an 1893 agreement between Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan for fixing the limit of their respective spheres of influence. It is named after Mortimer Durand who was the Foreign Secretary of colonial British India at the time.
[16] Which of the following States does not border on Myanmar?
A.
Assam
B.
Manipur
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
[17] The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio- fertilizers is :
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Gujarat
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Punjab
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio-fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes).
[18] Maximum number of sugar factories are located in :
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Assam
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571 sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
[19] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalayas is Alpine grassland. Important trees are silver fur, Pine birch etc.
[12] Which of the following produces the most solid waste?
A.
Agriculture
B.
Nuclear Power Plants
C.
Manufacturing
D.
Packaging Industry
Ans:
Manufacturing
Explanation :
Solid waste refers to solid or semisolid, non-soluble material such as agricultural refuse, demolition waste, industrial waste, mining residues, municipal garbage, and sewage sludge. It mainly results from manufacturing process such as that of factories, industries, mills, and mining operations. Some examples of solid wastes produced from manufacturing are: chemical solvents, paints, sandpaper, paper products, industrial by-products, metals, and radioactive wastes.
[13] Which of the following cities in India have the Headquarters of more than one Railway Zones?
A.
Mumbai
B.
Neither Kolkata nor Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Ans:
Both Kolkata and Mumbai
Explanation :
Both Kolkata and Mumbai are the headquarters of two railway zones each. While Mumbai serves as the headquarters of both Central Railway and Western Railway; Kolkata is the headquarters of Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway.
[14] The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at –
A.
Vishakhapatnarn
B.
Kochi
C.
Kolkata
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mazagon Dock is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is India's prime shipyard that manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.
[15] Which of the following lines does not demarcate any part of India's international boundary?
A.
Radcliffe Line
B.
McMohan Line
C.
Sir Creek Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
Durand Line
Explanation :
The Durand Line refers to the 2,640 kilometers long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established after an 1893 agreement between Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan for fixing the limit of their respective spheres of influence. It is named after Mortimer Durand who was the Foreign Secretary of colonial British India at the time.
[16] Which of the following States does not border on Myanmar?
A.
Assam
B.
Manipur
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
[17] The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio- fertilizers is :
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Gujarat
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Punjab
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio-fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes).
[18] Maximum number of sugar factories are located in :
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Assam
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571 sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
[19] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
Both Kolkata and Mumbai are the headquarters of two railway zones each. While Mumbai serves as the headquarters of both Central Railway and Western Railway; Kolkata is the headquarters of Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway.
[14] The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at –
A.
Vishakhapatnarn
B.
Kochi
C.
Kolkata
D.
Mumbai
Ans:
Mumbai
Explanation :
Mazagon Dock is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is India's prime shipyard that manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.
[15] Which of the following lines does not demarcate any part of India's international boundary?
A.
Radcliffe Line
B.
McMohan Line
C.
Sir Creek Line
D.
Durand Line
Ans:
Durand Line
Explanation :
The Durand Line refers to the 2,640 kilometers long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established after an 1893 agreement between Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan for fixing the limit of their respective spheres of influence. It is named after Mortimer Durand who was the Foreign Secretary of colonial British India at the time.
[16] Which of the following States does not border on Myanmar?
A.
Assam
B.
Manipur
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
[17] The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio- fertilizers is :
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Gujarat
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Punjab
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio-fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes).
[18] Maximum number of sugar factories are located in :
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Assam
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571 sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
[19] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
The Durand Line refers to the 2,640 kilometers long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established after an 1893 agreement between Mortimer Durand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan for fixing the limit of their respective spheres of influence. It is named after Mortimer Durand who was the Foreign Secretary of colonial British India at the time.
[16] Which of the following States does not border on Myanmar?
A.
Assam
B.
Manipur
C.
Arunachal Pradesh
D.
Mizoram
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh.
[17] The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of bio- fertilizers is :
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Gujarat
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Punjab
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio-fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes).
[18] Maximum number of sugar factories are located in :
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Assam
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571 sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
[19] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio-fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes).
[18] Maximum number of sugar factories are located in :
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Bihar
D.
Assam
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571 sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
[19] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively.
[20] Which State in India has the largest coastline?
A.
Tamil Nadu
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Gujarat
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines.
[21] Which state is famous for step-wells?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Gujarat
C.
Orissa
D.
Manipur
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to be demographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase.
[22] In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?
A.
Haryana
B.
Punjab
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio
[23] Which of the following States has international borders with three countries?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Assam
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north.
[24] Which district of UP is bordered by an international border?
A.
Ballia
B.
Bahraich
C.
Basti
D.
Barabanki
Ans:
Bahraich
Explanation :
Located on the Saryu River, a tributary of river Ghaghra, Bahraich is 125 km north-east of Lucknow, the state capital. The towns of Barabanki, Gonda, Balrampur, Lakhimpur and Sitapur share local boundaries with Bahraich. A factor which makes this town important is the international border shared with the neighboring country, Nepal.
[25] The cleanest Indian Railway station is :
A.
Mumbai
B.
Chennai
C.
Bengaluru
D.
Surat
Ans:
Surat
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.
Explanation :
According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings.