[1] Which of the following seasons in India is not a cropping season?
A.
Rabi
B.
Hudhud
C.
Kharif
D.
Zaid
Ans:
Hudhud
Explanation :
Hudhud was a strong tropical cyclone that caused extensive damage and loss of life in eastern India and Nepal during October 2014.
[2] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
chromosphere
B.
photosphere
C.
corona
D.
lithosphere
Ans:
corona
Explanation :
Our Sun is surrounded by a blanket of gases called ‘an atmosphere'. The corona is the outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere.
[3] Earth is also known as –
A.
Orange planet
B.
Green planet
C.
Blue planet
D.
Yellow planet
Ans:
Blue planet
Explanation :
The Earth is referred to as “the blue planet” because of the abundance of water on the planet.
[4] How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?
A.
Decreases salinity of ocean
B.
Cools downs the temperature of water
C.
Maintains stable temperature of water
D.
Increases salinity of ocean
Ans:
Cools downs the temperature of water
Explanation :
La-Nina is a climate pattern that describes the cooling of surface waters of the Pacific Ocean along the tropical west coast of South America.
[5] Spring tides occur when :
A.
the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line
B.
the sun is closest to earth
C.
the moon is farthest from earth
D.
the earth is at right angles with the sun and the moon
Ans:
the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line
Explanation :
The combined tide raising forces of the Moon and the Sun are at their greatest effect when the Sun and the Moon are in line with the Earth.
[6] Where is the Headquarters of the Botanical Survey of India located?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Darjeeling
C.
Kolkata
D.
Oottaccamund
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) is an institution set up by the Government of India in 1887 to survey the plant resources of the Indian empire. The Botanical Survey was formally instituted on 13 February. 1890 under the direction of Sir George King, who had been superintendent of Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta since 1871. After India's independence, survey was drawn for the much-needed inventorisation of the country's rich floral resources, and Dr. E.K. Janaki Ammal was appointed Officer on Special Duty on 14 October, 1952. The reorganisation plan was finally approved by the Government of India on 29 March, 1954 with Calcutta as the head-quarters of Botanical Survey of India.
[7] Where is Indian Institute of Petroleum located?
A.
Vishakhapatnam
B.
Delhi
C.
Dehradun
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), established in 1960, is one of the constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), dedicated to R&D in the hydrocarbon sector. Spread over a campus of 257-acre (1.04 km2), it is situated in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand state, on National Highway 72 (NH 72). Established through an act of parliament in the year 1959, it started in New Delhi in 1960 and finally in Dehradun since 1963.
[8] What should be the proportion of forest cover for India to maintain her ecological balance?
A.
11.1 percent
B.
22.2 percent
C.
33.3 percent
D.
44.4 percent
Ans:
33.3 percent
Explanation :
The minimum area of forests to maintain a good ecological balance has been regarded to be 33%. India lags on this front. The Green India campaign has been announced by the Prime Minister for the afforestation of 6 million hectares. The current area under forests is 23%.
[9] Where is the Bandipur National Park?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Karnataka
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore.
[10] Where is the Forest Research Institute located?
A.
Dehradun
B.
Bhopal
C.
Lucknow
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore. Bandipur is located in Gundlupet taluq of Chamarajanagar district. Together with the adjoining Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai National Park and Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary, it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve totaling 2,183 km2 making it the largest protected area in southern India.
[11] Which is the first national park established in India?
A.
Velvadan National Park
B.
Periyar National Park
C.
Bandipur National Park
D.
Corbett National Park
Ans:
Corbett National Park
Explanation :
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. The park—named for the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment—was established in 1936 as Halley National Park. Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand the park acts as a protected area for the endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative.
[12] The Sundarbans or the 'Mangrove' forests are found in –
A.
Kutch Peninsula
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Konkan Coast
D.
Deltaic West Bengal
Ans:
Deltaic West Bengal
Explanation :
Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering parts of Bangladesh and India. This region is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. The Sundarbans is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. The mangrove-dominated Ganges Delta - the Sundarbans - is a complex ecosystem comprising one of the three largest single tracts of mangrove forests of the world. Situated mostly in Bangladesh, a small portion of it lies in India.
[13] October and November months give more rainfall to :
A.
Malwa Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Eastern Hills
D.
Coromandal Coast
Ans:
Coromandal Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
[14] Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by –
A.
Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Coromandel Coast
D.
Malwa Plateau
Ans:
Coromandel Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
[15] Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for –
A.
Tiger and Elephant
B.
Wild Buffalo
C.
Birds
D.
Leopard and Chital
Ans:
Leopard and Chital
Explanation :
The predominant wild animal species that inhabits the Park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little chinkara or Indian gazelle, and the chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the common langur.
[16] ‘Van Mahotsav' Is associated with :
A.
Cutting trees
B.
Planting trees
C.
Increase in crop
D.
Protection of plants
Ans:
Protection of plants
Explanation :
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then Union Minister for Agriculture, Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi.
[17] Which sanctuary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?
A.
Gir, Gujarat
B.
Kaziranga, Assam
C.
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.
Corbett, Uttarakhand
Ans:
Kaziranga, Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park, located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, has the distinction of being home to the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[18] According to India's Report of 2001 percentage of population living in rural areas is –
A.
70
B.
72
C.
74
D.
80
Ans:
72
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census of India, in a total population of 1027 million in India, about 742 million (or 72.2%) lived in rural areas and 285 million (or 27.8%) lived in urban areas. There had been an increase of 2.1 percentage points in the proportion of urban population in India during 1991-2001. According to 2011 census, population of rural India is 31.1% and urban India is 68.9%.
[19] The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (Census 2001) is –
A.
900
B.
929
C.
933
D.
945
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
Hudhud was a strong tropical cyclone that caused extensive damage and loss of life in eastern India and Nepal during October 2014.
[2] The outermost layer of the Sun is called
A.
chromosphere
B.
photosphere
C.
corona
D.
lithosphere
Ans:
corona
Explanation :
Our Sun is surrounded by a blanket of gases called ‘an atmosphere'. The corona is the outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere.
[3] Earth is also known as –
A.
Orange planet
B.
Green planet
C.
Blue planet
D.
Yellow planet
Ans:
Blue planet
Explanation :
The Earth is referred to as “the blue planet” because of the abundance of water on the planet.
[4] How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?
A.
Decreases salinity of ocean
B.
Cools downs the temperature of water
C.
Maintains stable temperature of water
D.
Increases salinity of ocean
Ans:
Cools downs the temperature of water
Explanation :
La-Nina is a climate pattern that describes the cooling of surface waters of the Pacific Ocean along the tropical west coast of South America.
[5] Spring tides occur when :
A.
the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line
B.
the sun is closest to earth
C.
the moon is farthest from earth
D.
the earth is at right angles with the sun and the moon
Ans:
the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line
Explanation :
The combined tide raising forces of the Moon and the Sun are at their greatest effect when the Sun and the Moon are in line with the Earth.
[6] Where is the Headquarters of the Botanical Survey of India located?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Darjeeling
C.
Kolkata
D.
Oottaccamund
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) is an institution set up by the Government of India in 1887 to survey the plant resources of the Indian empire. The Botanical Survey was formally instituted on 13 February. 1890 under the direction of Sir George King, who had been superintendent of Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta since 1871. After India's independence, survey was drawn for the much-needed inventorisation of the country's rich floral resources, and Dr. E.K. Janaki Ammal was appointed Officer on Special Duty on 14 October, 1952. The reorganisation plan was finally approved by the Government of India on 29 March, 1954 with Calcutta as the head-quarters of Botanical Survey of India.
[7] Where is Indian Institute of Petroleum located?
A.
Vishakhapatnam
B.
Delhi
C.
Dehradun
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), established in 1960, is one of the constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), dedicated to R&D in the hydrocarbon sector. Spread over a campus of 257-acre (1.04 km2), it is situated in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand state, on National Highway 72 (NH 72). Established through an act of parliament in the year 1959, it started in New Delhi in 1960 and finally in Dehradun since 1963.
[8] What should be the proportion of forest cover for India to maintain her ecological balance?
A.
11.1 percent
B.
22.2 percent
C.
33.3 percent
D.
44.4 percent
Ans:
33.3 percent
Explanation :
The minimum area of forests to maintain a good ecological balance has been regarded to be 33%. India lags on this front. The Green India campaign has been announced by the Prime Minister for the afforestation of 6 million hectares. The current area under forests is 23%.
[9] Where is the Bandipur National Park?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Karnataka
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore.
[10] Where is the Forest Research Institute located?
A.
Dehradun
B.
Bhopal
C.
Lucknow
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore. Bandipur is located in Gundlupet taluq of Chamarajanagar district. Together with the adjoining Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai National Park and Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary, it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve totaling 2,183 km2 making it the largest protected area in southern India.
[11] Which is the first national park established in India?
A.
Velvadan National Park
B.
Periyar National Park
C.
Bandipur National Park
D.
Corbett National Park
Ans:
Corbett National Park
Explanation :
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. The park—named for the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment—was established in 1936 as Halley National Park. Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand the park acts as a protected area for the endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative.
[12] The Sundarbans or the 'Mangrove' forests are found in –
A.
Kutch Peninsula
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Konkan Coast
D.
Deltaic West Bengal
Ans:
Deltaic West Bengal
Explanation :
Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering parts of Bangladesh and India. This region is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. The Sundarbans is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. The mangrove-dominated Ganges Delta - the Sundarbans - is a complex ecosystem comprising one of the three largest single tracts of mangrove forests of the world. Situated mostly in Bangladesh, a small portion of it lies in India.
[13] October and November months give more rainfall to :
A.
Malwa Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Eastern Hills
D.
Coromandal Coast
Ans:
Coromandal Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
[14] Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by –
A.
Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Coromandel Coast
D.
Malwa Plateau
Ans:
Coromandel Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
[15] Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for –
A.
Tiger and Elephant
B.
Wild Buffalo
C.
Birds
D.
Leopard and Chital
Ans:
Leopard and Chital
Explanation :
The predominant wild animal species that inhabits the Park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little chinkara or Indian gazelle, and the chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the common langur.
[16] ‘Van Mahotsav' Is associated with :
A.
Cutting trees
B.
Planting trees
C.
Increase in crop
D.
Protection of plants
Ans:
Protection of plants
Explanation :
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then Union Minister for Agriculture, Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi.
[17] Which sanctuary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?
A.
Gir, Gujarat
B.
Kaziranga, Assam
C.
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.
Corbett, Uttarakhand
Ans:
Kaziranga, Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park, located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, has the distinction of being home to the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[18] According to India's Report of 2001 percentage of population living in rural areas is –
A.
70
B.
72
C.
74
D.
80
Ans:
72
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census of India, in a total population of 1027 million in India, about 742 million (or 72.2%) lived in rural areas and 285 million (or 27.8%) lived in urban areas. There had been an increase of 2.1 percentage points in the proportion of urban population in India during 1991-2001. According to 2011 census, population of rural India is 31.1% and urban India is 68.9%.
[19] The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (Census 2001) is –
A.
900
B.
929
C.
933
D.
945
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
The Earth is referred to as “the blue planet” because of the abundance of water on the planet.
[4] How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?
A.
Decreases salinity of ocean
B.
Cools downs the temperature of water
C.
Maintains stable temperature of water
D.
Increases salinity of ocean
Ans:
Cools downs the temperature of water
Explanation :
La-Nina is a climate pattern that describes the cooling of surface waters of the Pacific Ocean along the tropical west coast of South America.
[5] Spring tides occur when :
A.
the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line
B.
the sun is closest to earth
C.
the moon is farthest from earth
D.
the earth is at right angles with the sun and the moon
Ans:
the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line
Explanation :
The combined tide raising forces of the Moon and the Sun are at their greatest effect when the Sun and the Moon are in line with the Earth.
[6] Where is the Headquarters of the Botanical Survey of India located?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Darjeeling
C.
Kolkata
D.
Oottaccamund
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) is an institution set up by the Government of India in 1887 to survey the plant resources of the Indian empire. The Botanical Survey was formally instituted on 13 February. 1890 under the direction of Sir George King, who had been superintendent of Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta since 1871. After India's independence, survey was drawn for the much-needed inventorisation of the country's rich floral resources, and Dr. E.K. Janaki Ammal was appointed Officer on Special Duty on 14 October, 1952. The reorganisation plan was finally approved by the Government of India on 29 March, 1954 with Calcutta as the head-quarters of Botanical Survey of India.
[7] Where is Indian Institute of Petroleum located?
A.
Vishakhapatnam
B.
Delhi
C.
Dehradun
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), established in 1960, is one of the constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), dedicated to R&D in the hydrocarbon sector. Spread over a campus of 257-acre (1.04 km2), it is situated in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand state, on National Highway 72 (NH 72). Established through an act of parliament in the year 1959, it started in New Delhi in 1960 and finally in Dehradun since 1963.
[8] What should be the proportion of forest cover for India to maintain her ecological balance?
A.
11.1 percent
B.
22.2 percent
C.
33.3 percent
D.
44.4 percent
Ans:
33.3 percent
Explanation :
The minimum area of forests to maintain a good ecological balance has been regarded to be 33%. India lags on this front. The Green India campaign has been announced by the Prime Minister for the afforestation of 6 million hectares. The current area under forests is 23%.
[9] Where is the Bandipur National Park?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Karnataka
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore.
[10] Where is the Forest Research Institute located?
A.
Dehradun
B.
Bhopal
C.
Lucknow
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore. Bandipur is located in Gundlupet taluq of Chamarajanagar district. Together with the adjoining Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai National Park and Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary, it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve totaling 2,183 km2 making it the largest protected area in southern India.
[11] Which is the first national park established in India?
A.
Velvadan National Park
B.
Periyar National Park
C.
Bandipur National Park
D.
Corbett National Park
Ans:
Corbett National Park
Explanation :
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. The park—named for the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment—was established in 1936 as Halley National Park. Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand the park acts as a protected area for the endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative.
[12] The Sundarbans or the 'Mangrove' forests are found in –
A.
Kutch Peninsula
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Konkan Coast
D.
Deltaic West Bengal
Ans:
Deltaic West Bengal
Explanation :
Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering parts of Bangladesh and India. This region is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. The Sundarbans is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. The mangrove-dominated Ganges Delta - the Sundarbans - is a complex ecosystem comprising one of the three largest single tracts of mangrove forests of the world. Situated mostly in Bangladesh, a small portion of it lies in India.
[13] October and November months give more rainfall to :
A.
Malwa Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Eastern Hills
D.
Coromandal Coast
Ans:
Coromandal Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
[14] Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by –
A.
Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Coromandel Coast
D.
Malwa Plateau
Ans:
Coromandel Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
[15] Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for –
A.
Tiger and Elephant
B.
Wild Buffalo
C.
Birds
D.
Leopard and Chital
Ans:
Leopard and Chital
Explanation :
The predominant wild animal species that inhabits the Park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little chinkara or Indian gazelle, and the chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the common langur.
[16] ‘Van Mahotsav' Is associated with :
A.
Cutting trees
B.
Planting trees
C.
Increase in crop
D.
Protection of plants
Ans:
Protection of plants
Explanation :
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then Union Minister for Agriculture, Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi.
[17] Which sanctuary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?
A.
Gir, Gujarat
B.
Kaziranga, Assam
C.
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.
Corbett, Uttarakhand
Ans:
Kaziranga, Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park, located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, has the distinction of being home to the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[18] According to India's Report of 2001 percentage of population living in rural areas is –
A.
70
B.
72
C.
74
D.
80
Ans:
72
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census of India, in a total population of 1027 million in India, about 742 million (or 72.2%) lived in rural areas and 285 million (or 27.8%) lived in urban areas. There had been an increase of 2.1 percentage points in the proportion of urban population in India during 1991-2001. According to 2011 census, population of rural India is 31.1% and urban India is 68.9%.
[19] The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (Census 2001) is –
A.
900
B.
929
C.
933
D.
945
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
The combined tide raising forces of the Moon and the Sun are at their greatest effect when the Sun and the Moon are in line with the Earth.
[6] Where is the Headquarters of the Botanical Survey of India located?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Darjeeling
C.
Kolkata
D.
Oottaccamund
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) is an institution set up by the Government of India in 1887 to survey the plant resources of the Indian empire. The Botanical Survey was formally instituted on 13 February. 1890 under the direction of Sir George King, who had been superintendent of Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta since 1871. After India's independence, survey was drawn for the much-needed inventorisation of the country's rich floral resources, and Dr. E.K. Janaki Ammal was appointed Officer on Special Duty on 14 October, 1952. The reorganisation plan was finally approved by the Government of India on 29 March, 1954 with Calcutta as the head-quarters of Botanical Survey of India.
[7] Where is Indian Institute of Petroleum located?
A.
Vishakhapatnam
B.
Delhi
C.
Dehradun
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), established in 1960, is one of the constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), dedicated to R&D in the hydrocarbon sector. Spread over a campus of 257-acre (1.04 km2), it is situated in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand state, on National Highway 72 (NH 72). Established through an act of parliament in the year 1959, it started in New Delhi in 1960 and finally in Dehradun since 1963.
[8] What should be the proportion of forest cover for India to maintain her ecological balance?
A.
11.1 percent
B.
22.2 percent
C.
33.3 percent
D.
44.4 percent
Ans:
33.3 percent
Explanation :
The minimum area of forests to maintain a good ecological balance has been regarded to be 33%. India lags on this front. The Green India campaign has been announced by the Prime Minister for the afforestation of 6 million hectares. The current area under forests is 23%.
[9] Where is the Bandipur National Park?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Karnataka
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore.
[10] Where is the Forest Research Institute located?
A.
Dehradun
B.
Bhopal
C.
Lucknow
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore. Bandipur is located in Gundlupet taluq of Chamarajanagar district. Together with the adjoining Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai National Park and Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary, it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve totaling 2,183 km2 making it the largest protected area in southern India.
[11] Which is the first national park established in India?
A.
Velvadan National Park
B.
Periyar National Park
C.
Bandipur National Park
D.
Corbett National Park
Ans:
Corbett National Park
Explanation :
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. The park—named for the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment—was established in 1936 as Halley National Park. Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand the park acts as a protected area for the endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative.
[12] The Sundarbans or the 'Mangrove' forests are found in –
A.
Kutch Peninsula
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Konkan Coast
D.
Deltaic West Bengal
Ans:
Deltaic West Bengal
Explanation :
Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering parts of Bangladesh and India. This region is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. The Sundarbans is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. The mangrove-dominated Ganges Delta - the Sundarbans - is a complex ecosystem comprising one of the three largest single tracts of mangrove forests of the world. Situated mostly in Bangladesh, a small portion of it lies in India.
[13] October and November months give more rainfall to :
A.
Malwa Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Eastern Hills
D.
Coromandal Coast
Ans:
Coromandal Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
[14] Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by –
A.
Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Coromandel Coast
D.
Malwa Plateau
Ans:
Coromandel Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
[15] Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for –
A.
Tiger and Elephant
B.
Wild Buffalo
C.
Birds
D.
Leopard and Chital
Ans:
Leopard and Chital
Explanation :
The predominant wild animal species that inhabits the Park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little chinkara or Indian gazelle, and the chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the common langur.
[16] ‘Van Mahotsav' Is associated with :
A.
Cutting trees
B.
Planting trees
C.
Increase in crop
D.
Protection of plants
Ans:
Protection of plants
Explanation :
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then Union Minister for Agriculture, Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi.
[17] Which sanctuary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?
A.
Gir, Gujarat
B.
Kaziranga, Assam
C.
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.
Corbett, Uttarakhand
Ans:
Kaziranga, Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park, located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, has the distinction of being home to the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[18] According to India's Report of 2001 percentage of population living in rural areas is –
A.
70
B.
72
C.
74
D.
80
Ans:
72
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census of India, in a total population of 1027 million in India, about 742 million (or 72.2%) lived in rural areas and 285 million (or 27.8%) lived in urban areas. There had been an increase of 2.1 percentage points in the proportion of urban population in India during 1991-2001. According to 2011 census, population of rural India is 31.1% and urban India is 68.9%.
[19] The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (Census 2001) is –
A.
900
B.
929
C.
933
D.
945
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
The Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), established in 1960, is one of the constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), dedicated to R&D in the hydrocarbon sector. Spread over a campus of 257-acre (1.04 km2), it is situated in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand state, on National Highway 72 (NH 72). Established through an act of parliament in the year 1959, it started in New Delhi in 1960 and finally in Dehradun since 1963.
[8] What should be the proportion of forest cover for India to maintain her ecological balance?
A.
11.1 percent
B.
22.2 percent
C.
33.3 percent
D.
44.4 percent
Ans:
33.3 percent
Explanation :
The minimum area of forests to maintain a good ecological balance has been regarded to be 33%. India lags on this front. The Green India campaign has been announced by the Prime Minister for the afforestation of 6 million hectares. The current area under forests is 23%.
[9] Where is the Bandipur National Park?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Andhra Pradesh
C.
Karnataka
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore.
[10] Where is the Forest Research Institute located?
A.
Dehradun
B.
Bhopal
C.
Lucknow
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore. Bandipur is located in Gundlupet taluq of Chamarajanagar district. Together with the adjoining Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai National Park and Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary, it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve totaling 2,183 km2 making it the largest protected area in southern India.
[11] Which is the first national park established in India?
A.
Velvadan National Park
B.
Periyar National Park
C.
Bandipur National Park
D.
Corbett National Park
Ans:
Corbett National Park
Explanation :
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. The park—named for the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment—was established in 1936 as Halley National Park. Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand the park acts as a protected area for the endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative.
[12] The Sundarbans or the 'Mangrove' forests are found in –
A.
Kutch Peninsula
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Konkan Coast
D.
Deltaic West Bengal
Ans:
Deltaic West Bengal
Explanation :
Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering parts of Bangladesh and India. This region is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. The Sundarbans is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. The mangrove-dominated Ganges Delta - the Sundarbans - is a complex ecosystem comprising one of the three largest single tracts of mangrove forests of the world. Situated mostly in Bangladesh, a small portion of it lies in India.
[13] October and November months give more rainfall to :
A.
Malwa Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Eastern Hills
D.
Coromandal Coast
Ans:
Coromandal Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
[14] Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by –
A.
Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Coromandel Coast
D.
Malwa Plateau
Ans:
Coromandel Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
[15] Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for –
A.
Tiger and Elephant
B.
Wild Buffalo
C.
Birds
D.
Leopard and Chital
Ans:
Leopard and Chital
Explanation :
The predominant wild animal species that inhabits the Park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little chinkara or Indian gazelle, and the chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the common langur.
[16] ‘Van Mahotsav' Is associated with :
A.
Cutting trees
B.
Planting trees
C.
Increase in crop
D.
Protection of plants
Ans:
Protection of plants
Explanation :
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then Union Minister for Agriculture, Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi.
[17] Which sanctuary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?
A.
Gir, Gujarat
B.
Kaziranga, Assam
C.
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.
Corbett, Uttarakhand
Ans:
Kaziranga, Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park, located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, has the distinction of being home to the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[18] According to India's Report of 2001 percentage of population living in rural areas is –
A.
70
B.
72
C.
74
D.
80
Ans:
72
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census of India, in a total population of 1027 million in India, about 742 million (or 72.2%) lived in rural areas and 285 million (or 27.8%) lived in urban areas. There had been an increase of 2.1 percentage points in the proportion of urban population in India during 1991-2001. According to 2011 census, population of rural India is 31.1% and urban India is 68.9%.
[19] The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (Census 2001) is –
A.
900
B.
929
C.
933
D.
945
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore.
[10] Where is the Forest Research Institute located?
A.
Dehradun
B.
Bhopal
C.
Lucknow
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
Bandipur National Park, established in 1973 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was once a private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore. Bandipur is located in Gundlupet taluq of Chamarajanagar district. Together with the adjoining Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai National Park and Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary, it is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve totaling 2,183 km2 making it the largest protected area in southern India.
[11] Which is the first national park established in India?
A.
Velvadan National Park
B.
Periyar National Park
C.
Bandipur National Park
D.
Corbett National Park
Ans:
Corbett National Park
Explanation :
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. The park—named for the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment—was established in 1936 as Halley National Park. Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand the park acts as a protected area for the endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative.
[12] The Sundarbans or the 'Mangrove' forests are found in –
A.
Kutch Peninsula
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Konkan Coast
D.
Deltaic West Bengal
Ans:
Deltaic West Bengal
Explanation :
Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering parts of Bangladesh and India. This region is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. The Sundarbans is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. The mangrove-dominated Ganges Delta - the Sundarbans - is a complex ecosystem comprising one of the three largest single tracts of mangrove forests of the world. Situated mostly in Bangladesh, a small portion of it lies in India.
[13] October and November months give more rainfall to :
A.
Malwa Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Eastern Hills
D.
Coromandal Coast
Ans:
Coromandal Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
[14] Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by –
A.
Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Coromandel Coast
D.
Malwa Plateau
Ans:
Coromandel Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
[15] Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for –
A.
Tiger and Elephant
B.
Wild Buffalo
C.
Birds
D.
Leopard and Chital
Ans:
Leopard and Chital
Explanation :
The predominant wild animal species that inhabits the Park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little chinkara or Indian gazelle, and the chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the common langur.
[16] ‘Van Mahotsav' Is associated with :
A.
Cutting trees
B.
Planting trees
C.
Increase in crop
D.
Protection of plants
Ans:
Protection of plants
Explanation :
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then Union Minister for Agriculture, Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi.
[17] Which sanctuary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?
A.
Gir, Gujarat
B.
Kaziranga, Assam
C.
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.
Corbett, Uttarakhand
Ans:
Kaziranga, Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park, located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, has the distinction of being home to the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[18] According to India's Report of 2001 percentage of population living in rural areas is –
A.
70
B.
72
C.
74
D.
80
Ans:
72
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census of India, in a total population of 1027 million in India, about 742 million (or 72.2%) lived in rural areas and 285 million (or 27.8%) lived in urban areas. There had been an increase of 2.1 percentage points in the proportion of urban population in India during 1991-2001. According to 2011 census, population of rural India is 31.1% and urban India is 68.9%.
[19] The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (Census 2001) is –
A.
900
B.
929
C.
933
D.
945
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India. The park—named for the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment—was established in 1936 as Halley National Park. Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand the park acts as a protected area for the endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative.
[12] The Sundarbans or the 'Mangrove' forests are found in –
A.
Kutch Peninsula
B.
Western Ghats
C.
Konkan Coast
D.
Deltaic West Bengal
Ans:
Deltaic West Bengal
Explanation :
Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sunderbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering parts of Bangladesh and India. This region is densely covered by mangrove forests, and is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger. The Sundarbans is intersected by a complex network of tidal waterways, mudflats and small islands of salt-tolerant mangrove forests. The mangrove-dominated Ganges Delta - the Sundarbans - is a complex ecosystem comprising one of the three largest single tracts of mangrove forests of the world. Situated mostly in Bangladesh, a small portion of it lies in India.
[13] October and November months give more rainfall to :
A.
Malwa Plateau
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Eastern Hills
D.
Coromandal Coast
Ans:
Coromandal Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
[14] Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by –
A.
Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Coromandel Coast
D.
Malwa Plateau
Ans:
Coromandel Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
[15] Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for –
A.
Tiger and Elephant
B.
Wild Buffalo
C.
Birds
D.
Leopard and Chital
Ans:
Leopard and Chital
Explanation :
The predominant wild animal species that inhabits the Park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little chinkara or Indian gazelle, and the chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the common langur.
[16] ‘Van Mahotsav' Is associated with :
A.
Cutting trees
B.
Planting trees
C.
Increase in crop
D.
Protection of plants
Ans:
Protection of plants
Explanation :
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then Union Minister for Agriculture, Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi.
[17] Which sanctuary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?
A.
Gir, Gujarat
B.
Kaziranga, Assam
C.
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.
Corbett, Uttarakhand
Ans:
Kaziranga, Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park, located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, has the distinction of being home to the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[18] According to India's Report of 2001 percentage of population living in rural areas is –
A.
70
B.
72
C.
74
D.
80
Ans:
72
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census of India, in a total population of 1027 million in India, about 742 million (or 72.2%) lived in rural areas and 285 million (or 27.8%) lived in urban areas. There had been an increase of 2.1 percentage points in the proportion of urban population in India during 1991-2001. According to 2011 census, population of rural India is 31.1% and urban India is 68.9%.
[19] The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (Census 2001) is –
A.
900
B.
929
C.
933
D.
945
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India. The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
[14] Heavy rainfall during the months of October and November is received by –
A.
Gharo, Khasi and Jaintia hills
B.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
C.
Coromandel Coast
D.
Malwa Plateau
Ans:
Coromandel Coast
Explanation :
The Coromandal Coast of Tamil Nadu receives heavy rainfall from the retreating monsoon winds as the retreating winds are moisture laden. It falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats, and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
[15] Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for –
A.
Tiger and Elephant
B.
Wild Buffalo
C.
Birds
D.
Leopard and Chital
Ans:
Leopard and Chital
Explanation :
The predominant wild animal species that inhabits the Park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little chinkara or Indian gazelle, and the chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the common langur.
[16] ‘Van Mahotsav' Is associated with :
A.
Cutting trees
B.
Planting trees
C.
Increase in crop
D.
Protection of plants
Ans:
Protection of plants
Explanation :
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then Union Minister for Agriculture, Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi.
[17] Which sanctuary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?
A.
Gir, Gujarat
B.
Kaziranga, Assam
C.
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.
Corbett, Uttarakhand
Ans:
Kaziranga, Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park, located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, has the distinction of being home to the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[18] According to India's Report of 2001 percentage of population living in rural areas is –
A.
70
B.
72
C.
74
D.
80
Ans:
72
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census of India, in a total population of 1027 million in India, about 742 million (or 72.2%) lived in rural areas and 285 million (or 27.8%) lived in urban areas. There had been an increase of 2.1 percentage points in the proportion of urban population in India during 1991-2001. According to 2011 census, population of rural India is 31.1% and urban India is 68.9%.
[19] The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (Census 2001) is –
A.
900
B.
929
C.
933
D.
945
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
The predominant wild animal species that inhabits the Park is the deer, of which the most easily sighted are the graceful little chinkara or Indian gazelle, and the chital. Other species that have their habitat in the park are nilgai, sambar, chausingha or four-horned antelope, blackbuck, sloth bear, leopard and the common langur.
[16] ‘Van Mahotsav' Is associated with :
A.
Cutting trees
B.
Planting trees
C.
Increase in crop
D.
Protection of plants
Ans:
Protection of plants
Explanation :
Van Mahotsav is an annual tree-planting festival in India, celebrated in the first week of July. This movement was initiated in the year 1950 by India's then Union Minister for Agriculture, Kulapati Dr.K M Munshi.
[17] Which sanctuary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located?
A.
Gir, Gujarat
B.
Kaziranga, Assam
C.
Ranthambore, Rajasthan
D.
Corbett, Uttarakhand
Ans:
Kaziranga, Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park, located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, has the distinction of being home to the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[18] According to India's Report of 2001 percentage of population living in rural areas is –
A.
70
B.
72
C.
74
D.
80
Ans:
72
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census of India, in a total population of 1027 million in India, about 742 million (or 72.2%) lived in rural areas and 285 million (or 27.8%) lived in urban areas. There had been an increase of 2.1 percentage points in the proportion of urban population in India during 1991-2001. According to 2011 census, population of rural India is 31.1% and urban India is 68.9%.
[19] The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (Census 2001) is –
A.
900
B.
929
C.
933
D.
945
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park, located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, has the distinction of being home to the world's largest population of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. It also boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
[18] According to India's Report of 2001 percentage of population living in rural areas is –
A.
70
B.
72
C.
74
D.
80
Ans:
72
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census of India, in a total population of 1027 million in India, about 742 million (or 72.2%) lived in rural areas and 285 million (or 27.8%) lived in urban areas. There had been an increase of 2.1 percentage points in the proportion of urban population in India during 1991-2001. According to 2011 census, population of rural India is 31.1% and urban India is 68.9%.
[19] The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (Census 2001) is –
A.
900
B.
929
C.
933
D.
945
Ans:
933
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
As per the 2001 Census, Sex ratio (the number of females per 1000 males) for India was 933 females per 1000 males, which was an improvement of 6 points over 927 recorded in 1991 Census. Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) was reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. The number of females per 1000 males in India's population (census 2011) is 943.
[20] Census of population in India is done after every –
A.
10 years
B.
05 years
C.
07 years
D.
02 years
Ans:
10 years
Explanation :
The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India's demography and related features.
[21] Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?
A.
Kerala and Haryana
B.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
C.
Meghalaya and Bihar
D.
Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Kerala and Haryana
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio-Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio-Haryana (879).
[22] Which one of the following bio reserves of India is not included in the World Network of Bio- sphere Reserve?
A.
Sunderbans
B.
Gulf of Mannar
C.
Nandadevi
D.
Corbett
Ans:
Corbett
Explanation :
Ten of the eighteen biosphere reserves of India are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list. Some of them are: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (Uttarakhand), Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (Tamil Nadu) and Sundarbans Bio- sphere Reserve (West Bengal).
[23] The state which produces the largest quantity of wheat is –
A.
Haryana
B.
Rajasthan
C.
U. P
D.
Punjab
Ans:
U. P
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
The major wheat producing states in India arc placed in the northern part of the country. About 86 per cent of the India's wheat production comes from 5 states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh while three northern states of Uttar Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana together sup- ply about 72 per cent of the country's wheat output.
[24] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the :
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhind Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. Irrigation facilities to the north-western region of Rajasthan, a part of the Thar Desert. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan.
[25] Which of the following canals is located in West Bengal?
A.
Lower Ganga Canal
B.
Sarada Canal
C.
Eden Canal
D.
Sirhind Canal
Ans:
Sirhind Canal
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.
Explanation :
Durgapur Barrage is across the Damodar River at Durgapur in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal. The Damodar River Valley Project on the Damodar River and its principal tributary, the Barakar River, is located in eastern India. The four main multipurpose dams located at Tilaiya, Konar, Maithon and Panchet were commissioned during 1953-1959. In addition, a single purpose reservoir on the main stream, the Damodar, at Tenughat was constructed later in 1974. In 1932, the Anderson weir was constructed at Randiha. As a result, irrigation facility has been available in the lower Damodar basin before the advent of dams by means of the diversion weir on the Damodar River and Eden canal. It is about 19 kilometres downstream of Durgapur Barrage.