[1] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is –
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Nilgiri mountains are a range of mountains with at least 24 peaks above 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu state at the junction of Karnataka and Kerala states in Southern India. They are part of the larger Western Ghats mountain chain making up the southwestern edge of the Deccan Plateau. Eucalyptus is common.
[2] How much of India's total geographical area is forest land?
A.
0.2
B.
0.23
C.
0.26
D.
0.28
Ans:
0.23
Explanation :
Forest area (% of land area) in India was last measured at 23.07% in 2011, according to the World Bank. Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems.
[3] Which of the following is the largest Biosphere Reserves of India?
A.
Nilgiri
B.
Nandadevi
C.
Sundarbans
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
The Gulf of Mannar located in Tamil Nadu is one of South Asia's largest biosphere reserves. It extends from Rameswaram Island in the North to Kanyakumari in the South of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. It is spread over an area of 10,500 km2.
[4] Operation Flood is related to –
A.
Flood control
B.
Arrangement of drinking water
C.
Milk production
D.
None of these
Ans:
Milk production
Explanation :
Operation Flood in India, a project of the National Dairy Development. Board (NDDB) was the world's biggest dairy development programme which made India, a milk-deficient nation, the largest milk producer in the world, surpassing the USA in 1998, with about 17 percent of global output in 2010-11, which in 30 years doubled the milk available per person, and which made dairy farming India's largest self-sustainable rural employment generator. The Anand pattern experiment at Amul, a single, cooperative dairy, was the engine behind the success of the programme.
[5] Pick the odd one out based on crop season –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Maize
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Wheat
Explanation :
Rabi ( Also called Rabbi ) and Kharif are the two agricultural crops related words that have come with the Mughals in the Indian subcontinent and are widely used ever-since. The Kharif crops is the autumn harvest; but better known as the monsoon crops in Indian sub continent. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains towards the end of May in the state of Kerala during the advent of south-west monsoon season
[6] Which one of the following is not a HYV of wheat?
A.
Sonalika
B.
Ratna
C.
Kalyan Sona
D.
Girija
Ans:
Ratna
Explanation :
Ratna is a resistant variety of rice. This paddy variety takes about 130-135 days to grow. The main states growing this variety are Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Terai region of UP, Punjab, Haryana and Tamil Nadu.
[7] What is India's rank in the world in milk production?
A.
Fourth
B.
Third
C.
Second
D.
First
Ans:
First
Explanation :
India continues to be the largest milk producing nation in the world with close to 17% of global production in 2010-11. The country's estimated milk production for 2010-11 is 121 million tones.
[8] 'Operation Flood' is associated with-
A.
milk production
B.
wheat production
C.
flood control
D.
water harvesting
Ans:
milk production
Explanation :
Operation Flood in India, a project of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was the world's biggest dairy development programme which made India, a milk-deficient nation. the largest milk producer in the world.
[9] Which dam of India is the highest?
A.
Mettur
B.
Rihand
C.
Thein
D.
Bhakra
Ans:
Bhakra
Explanation :
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity darn across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The dam, located at a gorge near the (now submerged) upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, is India's second tallest at 225.55 m high next to the 261m Tehri Darn. In terms of storage of water, it withholds the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar Darn in Madhya Pradesh with capacity of 12.22 billion cu.m.
[10] In India, the irrigation of agricultural land is carried out maximum by –
A.
Canals
B.
Wells
C.
Tubewells
D.
Tanks
Ans:
Wells
Explanation :
Canal is the second largest source of irrigation providing water to 29.24 percent of the net area under irrigation. The country has one of the world's largest canal systems stretching over more than one lakh kilometres. Well Irrigation is a principal method of irrigation used in India. Underground water is tapped for drinking purposes and at the same time it is also tapped for irrigating the cultivated land. For implementation of this procedure, a hole is dug in the ground for providing perennial supply of soft water. Well irrigation is definitely more popular in those regions where ground water is in plenty and where there are very few canals.
[11] Where is the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam built?
A.
On river Sutlej
B.
On river Chambal
C.
On river Narmada
D.
On river Gandak
Ans:
On river Chambal
Explanation :
The Rana Pratap Sagar Darn is a gravity masonry darn of 53.8 metres height built on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan in India. It was officially declared open on 9 February 1970 by Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.
[12] The river which joins Ganga from southern side is :
A.
Betwa
B.
Chambal
C.
Son
D.
Ken
Ans:
Son
Explanation :
Son is the principal southern tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, rising in Madhya Pradesh state. The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna, after a 487-mile (784-km) course. The Son valley is geologically almost a continuation of that of the Narmada River to the southwest.
[13] The Idukki hydroelectric plant is on river –
A.
Godavari
B.
Krishna
C.
Periyar
D.
Tungabhadra
Ans:
Periyar
Explanation :
The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. At 168.91 metres (554.2 ft), it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
[14] The River in India known as the open sewer is –
A.
the Ganga
B.
the Yamuna
C.
the Narmada
D.
the Godavari
Ans:
the Yamuna
Explanation :
The river in India known as the open sewer is River Yamuna. It is the second largest tributary of river Ganges, Yamuna is called as the sewer because it is contaminated with biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) values ranging from 14 to 28 mg/l and high coliform content.
[15] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for –
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[16] The largest irrigation canal in India is .
A.
Yarnuna canal
B.
Indira Gandhi canal
C.
Sirhand canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest irrigation project India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Firozpur, below the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It runs through Punjab, Haiyana and Rajasthan.
[17] The Kharif crops are harvested in –
A.
October — November
B.
May — June
C.
March — April
D.
June — July
Ans:
October — November
Explanation :
The principal kharif crops are jowar, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, tobacco, sugarcane, bajra, pulses, green vegetables, gourd, lady's finger etc. These are mainly summer season's crops. These require much water and long hot season. The Khalif crops are harvested in October-November.
[18] India is the largest producer and consumer of –
A.
Paddy
B.
Tea
C.
Coffee
D.
Sugar
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
India is the largest produces and consumer of tea in the world and accounts for 28 percent of world production and 15 percent of the world trade.
[19] Which of the following produces maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
A.
Assam
B.
Gujarat
C.
Off-shore Bombay High
D.
Coastal Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Off-shore Bombay High
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
Nilgiri mountains are a range of mountains with at least 24 peaks above 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu state at the junction of Karnataka and Kerala states in Southern India. They are part of the larger Western Ghats mountain chain making up the southwestern edge of the Deccan Plateau. Eucalyptus is common.
[2] How much of India's total geographical area is forest land?
A.
0.2
B.
0.23
C.
0.26
D.
0.28
Ans:
0.23
Explanation :
Forest area (% of land area) in India was last measured at 23.07% in 2011, according to the World Bank. Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems.
[3] Which of the following is the largest Biosphere Reserves of India?
A.
Nilgiri
B.
Nandadevi
C.
Sundarbans
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Mannar
Explanation :
The Gulf of Mannar located in Tamil Nadu is one of South Asia's largest biosphere reserves. It extends from Rameswaram Island in the North to Kanyakumari in the South of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. It is spread over an area of 10,500 km2.
[4] Operation Flood is related to –
A.
Flood control
B.
Arrangement of drinking water
C.
Milk production
D.
None of these
Ans:
Milk production
Explanation :
Operation Flood in India, a project of the National Dairy Development. Board (NDDB) was the world's biggest dairy development programme which made India, a milk-deficient nation, the largest milk producer in the world, surpassing the USA in 1998, with about 17 percent of global output in 2010-11, which in 30 years doubled the milk available per person, and which made dairy farming India's largest self-sustainable rural employment generator. The Anand pattern experiment at Amul, a single, cooperative dairy, was the engine behind the success of the programme.
[5] Pick the odd one out based on crop season –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Maize
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Wheat
Explanation :
Rabi ( Also called Rabbi ) and Kharif are the two agricultural crops related words that have come with the Mughals in the Indian subcontinent and are widely used ever-since. The Kharif crops is the autumn harvest; but better known as the monsoon crops in Indian sub continent. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains towards the end of May in the state of Kerala during the advent of south-west monsoon season
[6] Which one of the following is not a HYV of wheat?
A.
Sonalika
B.
Ratna
C.
Kalyan Sona
D.
Girija
Ans:
Ratna
Explanation :
Ratna is a resistant variety of rice. This paddy variety takes about 130-135 days to grow. The main states growing this variety are Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Terai region of UP, Punjab, Haryana and Tamil Nadu.
[7] What is India's rank in the world in milk production?
A.
Fourth
B.
Third
C.
Second
D.
First
Ans:
First
Explanation :
India continues to be the largest milk producing nation in the world with close to 17% of global production in 2010-11. The country's estimated milk production for 2010-11 is 121 million tones.
[8] 'Operation Flood' is associated with-
A.
milk production
B.
wheat production
C.
flood control
D.
water harvesting
Ans:
milk production
Explanation :
Operation Flood in India, a project of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was the world's biggest dairy development programme which made India, a milk-deficient nation. the largest milk producer in the world.
[9] Which dam of India is the highest?
A.
Mettur
B.
Rihand
C.
Thein
D.
Bhakra
Ans:
Bhakra
Explanation :
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity darn across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The dam, located at a gorge near the (now submerged) upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, is India's second tallest at 225.55 m high next to the 261m Tehri Darn. In terms of storage of water, it withholds the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar Darn in Madhya Pradesh with capacity of 12.22 billion cu.m.
[10] In India, the irrigation of agricultural land is carried out maximum by –
A.
Canals
B.
Wells
C.
Tubewells
D.
Tanks
Ans:
Wells
Explanation :
Canal is the second largest source of irrigation providing water to 29.24 percent of the net area under irrigation. The country has one of the world's largest canal systems stretching over more than one lakh kilometres. Well Irrigation is a principal method of irrigation used in India. Underground water is tapped for drinking purposes and at the same time it is also tapped for irrigating the cultivated land. For implementation of this procedure, a hole is dug in the ground for providing perennial supply of soft water. Well irrigation is definitely more popular in those regions where ground water is in plenty and where there are very few canals.
[11] Where is the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam built?
A.
On river Sutlej
B.
On river Chambal
C.
On river Narmada
D.
On river Gandak
Ans:
On river Chambal
Explanation :
The Rana Pratap Sagar Darn is a gravity masonry darn of 53.8 metres height built on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan in India. It was officially declared open on 9 February 1970 by Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.
[12] The river which joins Ganga from southern side is :
A.
Betwa
B.
Chambal
C.
Son
D.
Ken
Ans:
Son
Explanation :
Son is the principal southern tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, rising in Madhya Pradesh state. The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna, after a 487-mile (784-km) course. The Son valley is geologically almost a continuation of that of the Narmada River to the southwest.
[13] The Idukki hydroelectric plant is on river –
A.
Godavari
B.
Krishna
C.
Periyar
D.
Tungabhadra
Ans:
Periyar
Explanation :
The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. At 168.91 metres (554.2 ft), it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
[14] The River in India known as the open sewer is –
A.
the Ganga
B.
the Yamuna
C.
the Narmada
D.
the Godavari
Ans:
the Yamuna
Explanation :
The river in India known as the open sewer is River Yamuna. It is the second largest tributary of river Ganges, Yamuna is called as the sewer because it is contaminated with biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) values ranging from 14 to 28 mg/l and high coliform content.
[15] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for –
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[16] The largest irrigation canal in India is .
A.
Yarnuna canal
B.
Indira Gandhi canal
C.
Sirhand canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest irrigation project India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Firozpur, below the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It runs through Punjab, Haiyana and Rajasthan.
[17] The Kharif crops are harvested in –
A.
October — November
B.
May — June
C.
March — April
D.
June — July
Ans:
October — November
Explanation :
The principal kharif crops are jowar, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, tobacco, sugarcane, bajra, pulses, green vegetables, gourd, lady's finger etc. These are mainly summer season's crops. These require much water and long hot season. The Khalif crops are harvested in October-November.
[18] India is the largest producer and consumer of –
A.
Paddy
B.
Tea
C.
Coffee
D.
Sugar
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
India is the largest produces and consumer of tea in the world and accounts for 28 percent of world production and 15 percent of the world trade.
[19] Which of the following produces maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
A.
Assam
B.
Gujarat
C.
Off-shore Bombay High
D.
Coastal Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Off-shore Bombay High
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
The Gulf of Mannar located in Tamil Nadu is one of South Asia's largest biosphere reserves. It extends from Rameswaram Island in the North to Kanyakumari in the South of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. It is spread over an area of 10,500 km2.
[4] Operation Flood is related to –
A.
Flood control
B.
Arrangement of drinking water
C.
Milk production
D.
None of these
Ans:
Milk production
Explanation :
Operation Flood in India, a project of the National Dairy Development. Board (NDDB) was the world's biggest dairy development programme which made India, a milk-deficient nation, the largest milk producer in the world, surpassing the USA in 1998, with about 17 percent of global output in 2010-11, which in 30 years doubled the milk available per person, and which made dairy farming India's largest self-sustainable rural employment generator. The Anand pattern experiment at Amul, a single, cooperative dairy, was the engine behind the success of the programme.
[5] Pick the odd one out based on crop season –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Maize
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Wheat
Explanation :
Rabi ( Also called Rabbi ) and Kharif are the two agricultural crops related words that have come with the Mughals in the Indian subcontinent and are widely used ever-since. The Kharif crops is the autumn harvest; but better known as the monsoon crops in Indian sub continent. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains towards the end of May in the state of Kerala during the advent of south-west monsoon season
[6] Which one of the following is not a HYV of wheat?
A.
Sonalika
B.
Ratna
C.
Kalyan Sona
D.
Girija
Ans:
Ratna
Explanation :
Ratna is a resistant variety of rice. This paddy variety takes about 130-135 days to grow. The main states growing this variety are Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Terai region of UP, Punjab, Haryana and Tamil Nadu.
[7] What is India's rank in the world in milk production?
A.
Fourth
B.
Third
C.
Second
D.
First
Ans:
First
Explanation :
India continues to be the largest milk producing nation in the world with close to 17% of global production in 2010-11. The country's estimated milk production for 2010-11 is 121 million tones.
[8] 'Operation Flood' is associated with-
A.
milk production
B.
wheat production
C.
flood control
D.
water harvesting
Ans:
milk production
Explanation :
Operation Flood in India, a project of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was the world's biggest dairy development programme which made India, a milk-deficient nation. the largest milk producer in the world.
[9] Which dam of India is the highest?
A.
Mettur
B.
Rihand
C.
Thein
D.
Bhakra
Ans:
Bhakra
Explanation :
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity darn across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The dam, located at a gorge near the (now submerged) upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, is India's second tallest at 225.55 m high next to the 261m Tehri Darn. In terms of storage of water, it withholds the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar Darn in Madhya Pradesh with capacity of 12.22 billion cu.m.
[10] In India, the irrigation of agricultural land is carried out maximum by –
A.
Canals
B.
Wells
C.
Tubewells
D.
Tanks
Ans:
Wells
Explanation :
Canal is the second largest source of irrigation providing water to 29.24 percent of the net area under irrigation. The country has one of the world's largest canal systems stretching over more than one lakh kilometres. Well Irrigation is a principal method of irrigation used in India. Underground water is tapped for drinking purposes and at the same time it is also tapped for irrigating the cultivated land. For implementation of this procedure, a hole is dug in the ground for providing perennial supply of soft water. Well irrigation is definitely more popular in those regions where ground water is in plenty and where there are very few canals.
[11] Where is the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam built?
A.
On river Sutlej
B.
On river Chambal
C.
On river Narmada
D.
On river Gandak
Ans:
On river Chambal
Explanation :
The Rana Pratap Sagar Darn is a gravity masonry darn of 53.8 metres height built on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan in India. It was officially declared open on 9 February 1970 by Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.
[12] The river which joins Ganga from southern side is :
A.
Betwa
B.
Chambal
C.
Son
D.
Ken
Ans:
Son
Explanation :
Son is the principal southern tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, rising in Madhya Pradesh state. The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna, after a 487-mile (784-km) course. The Son valley is geologically almost a continuation of that of the Narmada River to the southwest.
[13] The Idukki hydroelectric plant is on river –
A.
Godavari
B.
Krishna
C.
Periyar
D.
Tungabhadra
Ans:
Periyar
Explanation :
The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. At 168.91 metres (554.2 ft), it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
[14] The River in India known as the open sewer is –
A.
the Ganga
B.
the Yamuna
C.
the Narmada
D.
the Godavari
Ans:
the Yamuna
Explanation :
The river in India known as the open sewer is River Yamuna. It is the second largest tributary of river Ganges, Yamuna is called as the sewer because it is contaminated with biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) values ranging from 14 to 28 mg/l and high coliform content.
[15] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for –
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[16] The largest irrigation canal in India is .
A.
Yarnuna canal
B.
Indira Gandhi canal
C.
Sirhand canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest irrigation project India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Firozpur, below the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It runs through Punjab, Haiyana and Rajasthan.
[17] The Kharif crops are harvested in –
A.
October — November
B.
May — June
C.
March — April
D.
June — July
Ans:
October — November
Explanation :
The principal kharif crops are jowar, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, tobacco, sugarcane, bajra, pulses, green vegetables, gourd, lady's finger etc. These are mainly summer season's crops. These require much water and long hot season. The Khalif crops are harvested in October-November.
[18] India is the largest producer and consumer of –
A.
Paddy
B.
Tea
C.
Coffee
D.
Sugar
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
India is the largest produces and consumer of tea in the world and accounts for 28 percent of world production and 15 percent of the world trade.
[19] Which of the following produces maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
A.
Assam
B.
Gujarat
C.
Off-shore Bombay High
D.
Coastal Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Off-shore Bombay High
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
Rabi ( Also called Rabbi ) and Kharif are the two agricultural crops related words that have come with the Mughals in the Indian subcontinent and are widely used ever-since. The Kharif crops is the autumn harvest; but better known as the monsoon crops in Indian sub continent. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains towards the end of May in the state of Kerala during the advent of south-west monsoon season
[6] Which one of the following is not a HYV of wheat?
A.
Sonalika
B.
Ratna
C.
Kalyan Sona
D.
Girija
Ans:
Ratna
Explanation :
Ratna is a resistant variety of rice. This paddy variety takes about 130-135 days to grow. The main states growing this variety are Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Terai region of UP, Punjab, Haryana and Tamil Nadu.
[7] What is India's rank in the world in milk production?
A.
Fourth
B.
Third
C.
Second
D.
First
Ans:
First
Explanation :
India continues to be the largest milk producing nation in the world with close to 17% of global production in 2010-11. The country's estimated milk production for 2010-11 is 121 million tones.
[8] 'Operation Flood' is associated with-
A.
milk production
B.
wheat production
C.
flood control
D.
water harvesting
Ans:
milk production
Explanation :
Operation Flood in India, a project of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was the world's biggest dairy development programme which made India, a milk-deficient nation. the largest milk producer in the world.
[9] Which dam of India is the highest?
A.
Mettur
B.
Rihand
C.
Thein
D.
Bhakra
Ans:
Bhakra
Explanation :
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity darn across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The dam, located at a gorge near the (now submerged) upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, is India's second tallest at 225.55 m high next to the 261m Tehri Darn. In terms of storage of water, it withholds the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar Darn in Madhya Pradesh with capacity of 12.22 billion cu.m.
[10] In India, the irrigation of agricultural land is carried out maximum by –
A.
Canals
B.
Wells
C.
Tubewells
D.
Tanks
Ans:
Wells
Explanation :
Canal is the second largest source of irrigation providing water to 29.24 percent of the net area under irrigation. The country has one of the world's largest canal systems stretching over more than one lakh kilometres. Well Irrigation is a principal method of irrigation used in India. Underground water is tapped for drinking purposes and at the same time it is also tapped for irrigating the cultivated land. For implementation of this procedure, a hole is dug in the ground for providing perennial supply of soft water. Well irrigation is definitely more popular in those regions where ground water is in plenty and where there are very few canals.
[11] Where is the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam built?
A.
On river Sutlej
B.
On river Chambal
C.
On river Narmada
D.
On river Gandak
Ans:
On river Chambal
Explanation :
The Rana Pratap Sagar Darn is a gravity masonry darn of 53.8 metres height built on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan in India. It was officially declared open on 9 February 1970 by Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.
[12] The river which joins Ganga from southern side is :
A.
Betwa
B.
Chambal
C.
Son
D.
Ken
Ans:
Son
Explanation :
Son is the principal southern tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, rising in Madhya Pradesh state. The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna, after a 487-mile (784-km) course. The Son valley is geologically almost a continuation of that of the Narmada River to the southwest.
[13] The Idukki hydroelectric plant is on river –
A.
Godavari
B.
Krishna
C.
Periyar
D.
Tungabhadra
Ans:
Periyar
Explanation :
The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. At 168.91 metres (554.2 ft), it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
[14] The River in India known as the open sewer is –
A.
the Ganga
B.
the Yamuna
C.
the Narmada
D.
the Godavari
Ans:
the Yamuna
Explanation :
The river in India known as the open sewer is River Yamuna. It is the second largest tributary of river Ganges, Yamuna is called as the sewer because it is contaminated with biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) values ranging from 14 to 28 mg/l and high coliform content.
[15] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for –
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[16] The largest irrigation canal in India is .
A.
Yarnuna canal
B.
Indira Gandhi canal
C.
Sirhand canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest irrigation project India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Firozpur, below the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It runs through Punjab, Haiyana and Rajasthan.
[17] The Kharif crops are harvested in –
A.
October — November
B.
May — June
C.
March — April
D.
June — July
Ans:
October — November
Explanation :
The principal kharif crops are jowar, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, tobacco, sugarcane, bajra, pulses, green vegetables, gourd, lady's finger etc. These are mainly summer season's crops. These require much water and long hot season. The Khalif crops are harvested in October-November.
[18] India is the largest producer and consumer of –
A.
Paddy
B.
Tea
C.
Coffee
D.
Sugar
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
India is the largest produces and consumer of tea in the world and accounts for 28 percent of world production and 15 percent of the world trade.
[19] Which of the following produces maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
A.
Assam
B.
Gujarat
C.
Off-shore Bombay High
D.
Coastal Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Off-shore Bombay High
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
India continues to be the largest milk producing nation in the world with close to 17% of global production in 2010-11. The country's estimated milk production for 2010-11 is 121 million tones.
[8] 'Operation Flood' is associated with-
A.
milk production
B.
wheat production
C.
flood control
D.
water harvesting
Ans:
milk production
Explanation :
Operation Flood in India, a project of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) was the world's biggest dairy development programme which made India, a milk-deficient nation. the largest milk producer in the world.
[9] Which dam of India is the highest?
A.
Mettur
B.
Rihand
C.
Thein
D.
Bhakra
Ans:
Bhakra
Explanation :
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity darn across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The dam, located at a gorge near the (now submerged) upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, is India's second tallest at 225.55 m high next to the 261m Tehri Darn. In terms of storage of water, it withholds the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar Darn in Madhya Pradesh with capacity of 12.22 billion cu.m.
[10] In India, the irrigation of agricultural land is carried out maximum by –
A.
Canals
B.
Wells
C.
Tubewells
D.
Tanks
Ans:
Wells
Explanation :
Canal is the second largest source of irrigation providing water to 29.24 percent of the net area under irrigation. The country has one of the world's largest canal systems stretching over more than one lakh kilometres. Well Irrigation is a principal method of irrigation used in India. Underground water is tapped for drinking purposes and at the same time it is also tapped for irrigating the cultivated land. For implementation of this procedure, a hole is dug in the ground for providing perennial supply of soft water. Well irrigation is definitely more popular in those regions where ground water is in plenty and where there are very few canals.
[11] Where is the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam built?
A.
On river Sutlej
B.
On river Chambal
C.
On river Narmada
D.
On river Gandak
Ans:
On river Chambal
Explanation :
The Rana Pratap Sagar Darn is a gravity masonry darn of 53.8 metres height built on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan in India. It was officially declared open on 9 February 1970 by Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.
[12] The river which joins Ganga from southern side is :
A.
Betwa
B.
Chambal
C.
Son
D.
Ken
Ans:
Son
Explanation :
Son is the principal southern tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, rising in Madhya Pradesh state. The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna, after a 487-mile (784-km) course. The Son valley is geologically almost a continuation of that of the Narmada River to the southwest.
[13] The Idukki hydroelectric plant is on river –
A.
Godavari
B.
Krishna
C.
Periyar
D.
Tungabhadra
Ans:
Periyar
Explanation :
The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. At 168.91 metres (554.2 ft), it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
[14] The River in India known as the open sewer is –
A.
the Ganga
B.
the Yamuna
C.
the Narmada
D.
the Godavari
Ans:
the Yamuna
Explanation :
The river in India known as the open sewer is River Yamuna. It is the second largest tributary of river Ganges, Yamuna is called as the sewer because it is contaminated with biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) values ranging from 14 to 28 mg/l and high coliform content.
[15] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for –
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[16] The largest irrigation canal in India is .
A.
Yarnuna canal
B.
Indira Gandhi canal
C.
Sirhand canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest irrigation project India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Firozpur, below the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It runs through Punjab, Haiyana and Rajasthan.
[17] The Kharif crops are harvested in –
A.
October — November
B.
May — June
C.
March — April
D.
June — July
Ans:
October — November
Explanation :
The principal kharif crops are jowar, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, tobacco, sugarcane, bajra, pulses, green vegetables, gourd, lady's finger etc. These are mainly summer season's crops. These require much water and long hot season. The Khalif crops are harvested in October-November.
[18] India is the largest producer and consumer of –
A.
Paddy
B.
Tea
C.
Coffee
D.
Sugar
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
India is the largest produces and consumer of tea in the world and accounts for 28 percent of world production and 15 percent of the world trade.
[19] Which of the following produces maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
A.
Assam
B.
Gujarat
C.
Off-shore Bombay High
D.
Coastal Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Off-shore Bombay High
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity darn across the Sutlej River, and is near the border between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The dam, located at a gorge near the (now submerged) upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, is India's second tallest at 225.55 m high next to the 261m Tehri Darn. In terms of storage of water, it withholds the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar Darn in Madhya Pradesh with capacity of 12.22 billion cu.m.
[10] In India, the irrigation of agricultural land is carried out maximum by –
A.
Canals
B.
Wells
C.
Tubewells
D.
Tanks
Ans:
Wells
Explanation :
Canal is the second largest source of irrigation providing water to 29.24 percent of the net area under irrigation. The country has one of the world's largest canal systems stretching over more than one lakh kilometres. Well Irrigation is a principal method of irrigation used in India. Underground water is tapped for drinking purposes and at the same time it is also tapped for irrigating the cultivated land. For implementation of this procedure, a hole is dug in the ground for providing perennial supply of soft water. Well irrigation is definitely more popular in those regions where ground water is in plenty and where there are very few canals.
[11] Where is the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam built?
A.
On river Sutlej
B.
On river Chambal
C.
On river Narmada
D.
On river Gandak
Ans:
On river Chambal
Explanation :
The Rana Pratap Sagar Darn is a gravity masonry darn of 53.8 metres height built on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan in India. It was officially declared open on 9 February 1970 by Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.
[12] The river which joins Ganga from southern side is :
A.
Betwa
B.
Chambal
C.
Son
D.
Ken
Ans:
Son
Explanation :
Son is the principal southern tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, rising in Madhya Pradesh state. The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna, after a 487-mile (784-km) course. The Son valley is geologically almost a continuation of that of the Narmada River to the southwest.
[13] The Idukki hydroelectric plant is on river –
A.
Godavari
B.
Krishna
C.
Periyar
D.
Tungabhadra
Ans:
Periyar
Explanation :
The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. At 168.91 metres (554.2 ft), it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
[14] The River in India known as the open sewer is –
A.
the Ganga
B.
the Yamuna
C.
the Narmada
D.
the Godavari
Ans:
the Yamuna
Explanation :
The river in India known as the open sewer is River Yamuna. It is the second largest tributary of river Ganges, Yamuna is called as the sewer because it is contaminated with biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) values ranging from 14 to 28 mg/l and high coliform content.
[15] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for –
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[16] The largest irrigation canal in India is .
A.
Yarnuna canal
B.
Indira Gandhi canal
C.
Sirhand canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest irrigation project India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Firozpur, below the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It runs through Punjab, Haiyana and Rajasthan.
[17] The Kharif crops are harvested in –
A.
October — November
B.
May — June
C.
March — April
D.
June — July
Ans:
October — November
Explanation :
The principal kharif crops are jowar, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, tobacco, sugarcane, bajra, pulses, green vegetables, gourd, lady's finger etc. These are mainly summer season's crops. These require much water and long hot season. The Khalif crops are harvested in October-November.
[18] India is the largest producer and consumer of –
A.
Paddy
B.
Tea
C.
Coffee
D.
Sugar
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
India is the largest produces and consumer of tea in the world and accounts for 28 percent of world production and 15 percent of the world trade.
[19] Which of the following produces maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
A.
Assam
B.
Gujarat
C.
Off-shore Bombay High
D.
Coastal Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Off-shore Bombay High
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
The Rana Pratap Sagar Darn is a gravity masonry darn of 53.8 metres height built on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan in India. It was officially declared open on 9 February 1970 by Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India.
[12] The river which joins Ganga from southern side is :
A.
Betwa
B.
Chambal
C.
Son
D.
Ken
Ans:
Son
Explanation :
Son is the principal southern tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, rising in Madhya Pradesh state. The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna, after a 487-mile (784-km) course. The Son valley is geologically almost a continuation of that of the Narmada River to the southwest.
[13] The Idukki hydroelectric plant is on river –
A.
Godavari
B.
Krishna
C.
Periyar
D.
Tungabhadra
Ans:
Periyar
Explanation :
The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. At 168.91 metres (554.2 ft), it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
[14] The River in India known as the open sewer is –
A.
the Ganga
B.
the Yamuna
C.
the Narmada
D.
the Godavari
Ans:
the Yamuna
Explanation :
The river in India known as the open sewer is River Yamuna. It is the second largest tributary of river Ganges, Yamuna is called as the sewer because it is contaminated with biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) values ranging from 14 to 28 mg/l and high coliform content.
[15] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for –
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[16] The largest irrigation canal in India is .
A.
Yarnuna canal
B.
Indira Gandhi canal
C.
Sirhand canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest irrigation project India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Firozpur, below the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It runs through Punjab, Haiyana and Rajasthan.
[17] The Kharif crops are harvested in –
A.
October — November
B.
May — June
C.
March — April
D.
June — July
Ans:
October — November
Explanation :
The principal kharif crops are jowar, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, tobacco, sugarcane, bajra, pulses, green vegetables, gourd, lady's finger etc. These are mainly summer season's crops. These require much water and long hot season. The Khalif crops are harvested in October-November.
[18] India is the largest producer and consumer of –
A.
Paddy
B.
Tea
C.
Coffee
D.
Sugar
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
India is the largest produces and consumer of tea in the world and accounts for 28 percent of world production and 15 percent of the world trade.
[19] Which of the following produces maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
A.
Assam
B.
Gujarat
C.
Off-shore Bombay High
D.
Coastal Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Off-shore Bombay High
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
The Idukki Dam is a double curvature Arch dam constructed across the Periyar River in a narrow gorge between two granite hills locally known as Kuravan and Kurathi in Kerala, India. At 168.91 metres (554.2 ft), it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
[14] The River in India known as the open sewer is –
A.
the Ganga
B.
the Yamuna
C.
the Narmada
D.
the Godavari
Ans:
the Yamuna
Explanation :
The river in India known as the open sewer is River Yamuna. It is the second largest tributary of river Ganges, Yamuna is called as the sewer because it is contaminated with biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) values ranging from 14 to 28 mg/l and high coliform content.
[15] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for –
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[16] The largest irrigation canal in India is .
A.
Yarnuna canal
B.
Indira Gandhi canal
C.
Sirhand canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest irrigation project India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Firozpur, below the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It runs through Punjab, Haiyana and Rajasthan.
[17] The Kharif crops are harvested in –
A.
October — November
B.
May — June
C.
March — April
D.
June — July
Ans:
October — November
Explanation :
The principal kharif crops are jowar, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, tobacco, sugarcane, bajra, pulses, green vegetables, gourd, lady's finger etc. These are mainly summer season's crops. These require much water and long hot season. The Khalif crops are harvested in October-November.
[18] India is the largest producer and consumer of –
A.
Paddy
B.
Tea
C.
Coffee
D.
Sugar
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
India is the largest produces and consumer of tea in the world and accounts for 28 percent of world production and 15 percent of the world trade.
[19] Which of the following produces maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
A.
Assam
B.
Gujarat
C.
Off-shore Bombay High
D.
Coastal Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Off-shore Bombay High
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[16] The largest irrigation canal in India is .
A.
Yarnuna canal
B.
Indira Gandhi canal
C.
Sirhand canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the largest irrigation project India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Firozpur, below the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in the Indian state of Punjab and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It runs through Punjab, Haiyana and Rajasthan.
[17] The Kharif crops are harvested in –
A.
October — November
B.
May — June
C.
March — April
D.
June — July
Ans:
October — November
Explanation :
The principal kharif crops are jowar, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, tobacco, sugarcane, bajra, pulses, green vegetables, gourd, lady's finger etc. These are mainly summer season's crops. These require much water and long hot season. The Khalif crops are harvested in October-November.
[18] India is the largest producer and consumer of –
A.
Paddy
B.
Tea
C.
Coffee
D.
Sugar
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
India is the largest produces and consumer of tea in the world and accounts for 28 percent of world production and 15 percent of the world trade.
[19] Which of the following produces maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
A.
Assam
B.
Gujarat
C.
Off-shore Bombay High
D.
Coastal Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Off-shore Bombay High
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
The principal kharif crops are jowar, maize, cotton, groundnut, jute, tobacco, sugarcane, bajra, pulses, green vegetables, gourd, lady's finger etc. These are mainly summer season's crops. These require much water and long hot season. The Khalif crops are harvested in October-November.
[18] India is the largest producer and consumer of –
A.
Paddy
B.
Tea
C.
Coffee
D.
Sugar
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
India is the largest produces and consumer of tea in the world and accounts for 28 percent of world production and 15 percent of the world trade.
[19] Which of the following produces maximum crude petroleum in India at present?
A.
Assam
B.
Gujarat
C.
Off-shore Bombay High
D.
Coastal Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Off-shore Bombay High
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
India has around 5.4 billion barrels of oil reserves with it and the domestic production has increased in the recent past to reach the 0.8 million barrels per day mark. Mumbai high is the largest oil-producing oilfield in India with a production of 2.6 lalch barrels per day. Bombay High is an offshore oilfield 160 kilometres (99 mi) off the coast of Mumbai. India. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). As of 2004, it supplied 14% of India's oil requirement and accounted for about 38% of all domestic production.
[20] India is one of the largest producers of manganese ore in the world along with –
A.
China and Russia
B.
Brazil and Russia
C.
Australia and U.S.A.
D.
South Africa and U.S.A.
Ans:
Brazil and Russia
Explanation :
About 80% of the known world manganese resources are found in South Africa: other important manganese deposits are in Ukraine, Australia, India, China, Gabon and Brazil. The 96% of global production of manganese today is from barely 7 countries viz. CIS, RSA, Brazil, Gabon, Australia, China and India in decreasing order of tonnages raised annually. The global resource base is close to 12 bill ion tonnes including Indian reserve of about 240 million tonnes. Indian manganese ores are preferred by many as they are generally hard, lumpy and amenable to easy reduction.
[21] As per studies the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of –
A.
1 lakh tonnes
B.
1.5 lakh tonnes
C.
2 lakh tonnes
D.
2.5 lakh tonnes
Ans:
1.5 lakh tonnes
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh could have one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Recent studies have indicated that it could have a reserve of 1.5 lalch tonnes of the scarce material. Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Srikumar Banerjee said : "Studies have already shown that the area had a confirmed reserve of 49,000 tonnes and recent surveys indicated that this figure could go up even three folds." He said uranium deposits in Tummalapalle appeared to be spread over 35 km. Exploratory works are under way. At present, the country is estimated to have a total reserve of about 1,75,000 tonnes of uranium, apart from this.
[22] At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is –
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium Phosphate
C.
Calcium Super Phosphate
D.
Ammonium Sulphate
Ans:
Urea
Explanation :
The Sindri factory was a Urea factory. It was the first in India to produce Ammonium Sulphate (1951), Urea (1959), and Ammonium Nitrate-Sulphate, commonly called the Double salt (1959). The Board of Industrial and Financial Restructuring (BIFR), in August 2012, approved the revival proposal of the closed fertilizer factory. A 5 million tonne integrated steel plant together with one 1.14 million tonne Gas based Urea fertilizer Plant and 500 MW Power Plant is being contemplated.
[23] Baltora glacier is located in –
A.
Karakoram ranges
B.
Pamir plateau
C.
Shivalik
D.
Alps
Ans:
Karakoram ranges
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
Explanation :
The Baltoro Glacier, at 62 kilometers long is one of the longest glaciers outside the Polar Regions. It is located in Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, and runs through part of the Karakoram mountain range. The Baltoro Murtagh lies to the north and east of the glacier, while the Masherbrum Mountains lie to the south. At 8,611 m, K2 is the highest mountain in the region, and three others within 20 km top 8,000 m. The glacier gives rise to the Shigar River, which is a tributary of the Indus River.
[24] Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude?
A.
Patna
B.
Allahabad
C.
Pachmarhi
D.
Ahmedabad
Ans:
Patna
Explanation :
Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
[25] Palk Strait separates –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Burma
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.
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. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was a governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763) during the Company Raj period.