[1] Masai is a tribe of which of the following country?
A.
Kenya
B.
Germany
C.
Australia
D.
India
Ans:
Kenya
Explanation :
The Maasai are a Nilotio ethnic group inhabiting southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are among the best known local populations due to their residence near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and their distinctive customs and dress.
[2] Why the Earth is having its own atmosphere ?
A.
Winds
B.
Clouds
C.
Gravity
D.
Rotation of the Earth
Ans:
Gravity
Explanation :
Due to gravity, our Earth has an atmosphere, Gravity causes the gases to be held close to the earth instead of escaping into outer space.
[3] One of the largest salt deserts in the world, the 'Rann of Kutch' is primarily located in which state of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Telangana
D.
Assam
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Rann of Kutch is a large area of salt marshes located mostly in Gujarat.
[4] The longest river of peninsular India is -
A.
Narmada
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Cauvery
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
The Godavari is the largest Peninsular river. It rises from the slopes of the Western Ghats in the Nasik district of Maharashtra. Its length is about 1500 km. It drains into the Bay of Bengal.
[5] The outermost range of Himalaya is called -
A.
Kali
B.
Shiwalik
C.
Dehradun
D.
Kumaon
Ans:
Shiwalik
Explanation :
The Sivalik Hills is the outermost range of the Himalayas. Also known as Manak Parbat, it located in between the Great Plains and Lesser or Middle Himalayas.
[6] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2013 data for the Sample Registration Survey (SRS), conducted by the Registrar General of India, India's birth rate has declined by 0.2 points with Kerala registering the lowest in 2013.
[7] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in -
A.
Andaman Island
B.
Nicobar Island
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Island
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia.
[8] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for -
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through.
[9] The largest herbarium of India is located at -
A.
Kolkata
B.
Lucknow
C.
Mumbai
D.
Coimbatore
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The largest her-barium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.
[10] Mina is the tribe of -
A.
Tripura
B.
Sikkim
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Nagaland, Assam
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Mina is a tribe found mainly in the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh regions of India.
[11] Mean difference between The Sun and The Earth is -
A.
1 A.U.
B.
0.5 A.U.
C.
0.25 A.U.
D.
0.75 A.U.
Ans:
1 A.U.
Explanation :
One astrnomical unit is the approximate mean distance between the Earth and Sun. It's about 93 million miles.
[12] Which of the following is not a part of solar system ?
A.
Asteroids
B.
Meteors
C.
Moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Our solar system consists of the Sun, the planets Mercuty, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It includes : the satellites of the planets; numerous comets, asteroids, and meteoroids; and the interplanetary medium.
[13] If a star is bigger than Sun, but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a .
A.
Pulsar
B.
Maxima
C.
Avenger
D.
Discover
Ans:
Pulsar
Explanation :
If the star is about the mass of the Sun or less than that, it will turn into White Dwarfs. If the star is bigger than the Sun but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a Neutron Star or Pulsar.
[14] Name the largest desert of Asia.
A.
Thar
B.
Gobi
C.
Takla Makan
D.
Karakum
Ans:
Gobi
Explanation :
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles.It covers parts of northern and northwestern China, and of southern Mongolia. is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Himalayan mountain range blocking rain-carrying clouds from the Indian Ocean reaching the Gobi territory.
[15] The driest location on Earth is in which country?
A.
Kenya
B.
Chile
C.
Congo
D.
Libya
Ans:
Chile
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES).
[16] The 'Grand Canyon' is on which of the river?
A.
Colorado
B.
Colombia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon which is carved by the Colorado river of USA. It is a river valley in the Colorado plateau and is 446 km long and 29 km wide.
[17] Palk Strait is situated between :
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
[18] Hollywood is located in .
A.
New Jersey
B.
Florida
C.
London
D.
California
Ans:
California
Explanation :
Hollywood is an ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry and is the most recognizable film industry in the world.
[19] The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with :
A.
oil well fires
B.
thermal power station
C.
volcanoes and earthquakes
D.
forest fires
Ans:
volcanoes and earthquakes
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
The Maasai are a Nilotio ethnic group inhabiting southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They are among the best known local populations due to their residence near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes, and their distinctive customs and dress.
[2] Why the Earth is having its own atmosphere ?
A.
Winds
B.
Clouds
C.
Gravity
D.
Rotation of the Earth
Ans:
Gravity
Explanation :
Due to gravity, our Earth has an atmosphere, Gravity causes the gases to be held close to the earth instead of escaping into outer space.
[3] One of the largest salt deserts in the world, the 'Rann of Kutch' is primarily located in which state of India?
A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Gujarat
C.
Telangana
D.
Assam
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Rann of Kutch is a large area of salt marshes located mostly in Gujarat.
[4] The longest river of peninsular India is -
A.
Narmada
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Cauvery
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
The Godavari is the largest Peninsular river. It rises from the slopes of the Western Ghats in the Nasik district of Maharashtra. Its length is about 1500 km. It drains into the Bay of Bengal.
[5] The outermost range of Himalaya is called -
A.
Kali
B.
Shiwalik
C.
Dehradun
D.
Kumaon
Ans:
Shiwalik
Explanation :
The Sivalik Hills is the outermost range of the Himalayas. Also known as Manak Parbat, it located in between the Great Plains and Lesser or Middle Himalayas.
[6] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2013 data for the Sample Registration Survey (SRS), conducted by the Registrar General of India, India's birth rate has declined by 0.2 points with Kerala registering the lowest in 2013.
[7] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in -
A.
Andaman Island
B.
Nicobar Island
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Island
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia.
[8] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for -
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through.
[9] The largest herbarium of India is located at -
A.
Kolkata
B.
Lucknow
C.
Mumbai
D.
Coimbatore
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The largest her-barium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.
[10] Mina is the tribe of -
A.
Tripura
B.
Sikkim
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Nagaland, Assam
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Mina is a tribe found mainly in the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh regions of India.
[11] Mean difference between The Sun and The Earth is -
A.
1 A.U.
B.
0.5 A.U.
C.
0.25 A.U.
D.
0.75 A.U.
Ans:
1 A.U.
Explanation :
One astrnomical unit is the approximate mean distance between the Earth and Sun. It's about 93 million miles.
[12] Which of the following is not a part of solar system ?
A.
Asteroids
B.
Meteors
C.
Moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Our solar system consists of the Sun, the planets Mercuty, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It includes : the satellites of the planets; numerous comets, asteroids, and meteoroids; and the interplanetary medium.
[13] If a star is bigger than Sun, but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a .
A.
Pulsar
B.
Maxima
C.
Avenger
D.
Discover
Ans:
Pulsar
Explanation :
If the star is about the mass of the Sun or less than that, it will turn into White Dwarfs. If the star is bigger than the Sun but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a Neutron Star or Pulsar.
[14] Name the largest desert of Asia.
A.
Thar
B.
Gobi
C.
Takla Makan
D.
Karakum
Ans:
Gobi
Explanation :
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles.It covers parts of northern and northwestern China, and of southern Mongolia. is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Himalayan mountain range blocking rain-carrying clouds from the Indian Ocean reaching the Gobi territory.
[15] The driest location on Earth is in which country?
A.
Kenya
B.
Chile
C.
Congo
D.
Libya
Ans:
Chile
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES).
[16] The 'Grand Canyon' is on which of the river?
A.
Colorado
B.
Colombia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon which is carved by the Colorado river of USA. It is a river valley in the Colorado plateau and is 446 km long and 29 km wide.
[17] Palk Strait is situated between :
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
[18] Hollywood is located in .
A.
New Jersey
B.
Florida
C.
London
D.
California
Ans:
California
Explanation :
Hollywood is an ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry and is the most recognizable film industry in the world.
[19] The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with :
A.
oil well fires
B.
thermal power station
C.
volcanoes and earthquakes
D.
forest fires
Ans:
volcanoes and earthquakes
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
The Rann of Kutch is a large area of salt marshes located mostly in Gujarat.
[4] The longest river of peninsular India is -
A.
Narmada
B.
Godavari
C.
Mahanadi
D.
Cauvery
Ans:
Godavari
Explanation :
The Godavari is the largest Peninsular river. It rises from the slopes of the Western Ghats in the Nasik district of Maharashtra. Its length is about 1500 km. It drains into the Bay of Bengal.
[5] The outermost range of Himalaya is called -
A.
Kali
B.
Shiwalik
C.
Dehradun
D.
Kumaon
Ans:
Shiwalik
Explanation :
The Sivalik Hills is the outermost range of the Himalayas. Also known as Manak Parbat, it located in between the Great Plains and Lesser or Middle Himalayas.
[6] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2013 data for the Sample Registration Survey (SRS), conducted by the Registrar General of India, India's birth rate has declined by 0.2 points with Kerala registering the lowest in 2013.
[7] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in -
A.
Andaman Island
B.
Nicobar Island
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Island
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia.
[8] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for -
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through.
[9] The largest herbarium of India is located at -
A.
Kolkata
B.
Lucknow
C.
Mumbai
D.
Coimbatore
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The largest her-barium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.
[10] Mina is the tribe of -
A.
Tripura
B.
Sikkim
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Nagaland, Assam
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Mina is a tribe found mainly in the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh regions of India.
[11] Mean difference between The Sun and The Earth is -
A.
1 A.U.
B.
0.5 A.U.
C.
0.25 A.U.
D.
0.75 A.U.
Ans:
1 A.U.
Explanation :
One astrnomical unit is the approximate mean distance between the Earth and Sun. It's about 93 million miles.
[12] Which of the following is not a part of solar system ?
A.
Asteroids
B.
Meteors
C.
Moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Our solar system consists of the Sun, the planets Mercuty, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It includes : the satellites of the planets; numerous comets, asteroids, and meteoroids; and the interplanetary medium.
[13] If a star is bigger than Sun, but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a .
A.
Pulsar
B.
Maxima
C.
Avenger
D.
Discover
Ans:
Pulsar
Explanation :
If the star is about the mass of the Sun or less than that, it will turn into White Dwarfs. If the star is bigger than the Sun but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a Neutron Star or Pulsar.
[14] Name the largest desert of Asia.
A.
Thar
B.
Gobi
C.
Takla Makan
D.
Karakum
Ans:
Gobi
Explanation :
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles.It covers parts of northern and northwestern China, and of southern Mongolia. is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Himalayan mountain range blocking rain-carrying clouds from the Indian Ocean reaching the Gobi territory.
[15] The driest location on Earth is in which country?
A.
Kenya
B.
Chile
C.
Congo
D.
Libya
Ans:
Chile
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES).
[16] The 'Grand Canyon' is on which of the river?
A.
Colorado
B.
Colombia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon which is carved by the Colorado river of USA. It is a river valley in the Colorado plateau and is 446 km long and 29 km wide.
[17] Palk Strait is situated between :
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
[18] Hollywood is located in .
A.
New Jersey
B.
Florida
C.
London
D.
California
Ans:
California
Explanation :
Hollywood is an ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry and is the most recognizable film industry in the world.
[19] The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with :
A.
oil well fires
B.
thermal power station
C.
volcanoes and earthquakes
D.
forest fires
Ans:
volcanoes and earthquakes
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
The Sivalik Hills is the outermost range of the Himalayas. Also known as Manak Parbat, it located in between the Great Plains and Lesser or Middle Himalayas.
[6] Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India.
A.
Kerala
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Bihar
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
As per the 2013 data for the Sample Registration Survey (SRS), conducted by the Registrar General of India, India's birth rate has declined by 0.2 points with Kerala registering the lowest in 2013.
[7] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in -
A.
Andaman Island
B.
Nicobar Island
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Island
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia.
[8] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for -
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through.
[9] The largest herbarium of India is located at -
A.
Kolkata
B.
Lucknow
C.
Mumbai
D.
Coimbatore
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The largest her-barium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.
[10] Mina is the tribe of -
A.
Tripura
B.
Sikkim
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Nagaland, Assam
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Mina is a tribe found mainly in the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh regions of India.
[11] Mean difference between The Sun and The Earth is -
A.
1 A.U.
B.
0.5 A.U.
C.
0.25 A.U.
D.
0.75 A.U.
Ans:
1 A.U.
Explanation :
One astrnomical unit is the approximate mean distance between the Earth and Sun. It's about 93 million miles.
[12] Which of the following is not a part of solar system ?
A.
Asteroids
B.
Meteors
C.
Moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Our solar system consists of the Sun, the planets Mercuty, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It includes : the satellites of the planets; numerous comets, asteroids, and meteoroids; and the interplanetary medium.
[13] If a star is bigger than Sun, but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a .
A.
Pulsar
B.
Maxima
C.
Avenger
D.
Discover
Ans:
Pulsar
Explanation :
If the star is about the mass of the Sun or less than that, it will turn into White Dwarfs. If the star is bigger than the Sun but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a Neutron Star or Pulsar.
[14] Name the largest desert of Asia.
A.
Thar
B.
Gobi
C.
Takla Makan
D.
Karakum
Ans:
Gobi
Explanation :
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles.It covers parts of northern and northwestern China, and of southern Mongolia. is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Himalayan mountain range blocking rain-carrying clouds from the Indian Ocean reaching the Gobi territory.
[15] The driest location on Earth is in which country?
A.
Kenya
B.
Chile
C.
Congo
D.
Libya
Ans:
Chile
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES).
[16] The 'Grand Canyon' is on which of the river?
A.
Colorado
B.
Colombia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon which is carved by the Colorado river of USA. It is a river valley in the Colorado plateau and is 446 km long and 29 km wide.
[17] Palk Strait is situated between :
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
[18] Hollywood is located in .
A.
New Jersey
B.
Florida
C.
London
D.
California
Ans:
California
Explanation :
Hollywood is an ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry and is the most recognizable film industry in the world.
[19] The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with :
A.
oil well fires
B.
thermal power station
C.
volcanoes and earthquakes
D.
forest fires
Ans:
volcanoes and earthquakes
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia.
[8] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for -
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through.
[9] The largest herbarium of India is located at -
A.
Kolkata
B.
Lucknow
C.
Mumbai
D.
Coimbatore
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The largest her-barium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.
[10] Mina is the tribe of -
A.
Tripura
B.
Sikkim
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Nagaland, Assam
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Mina is a tribe found mainly in the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh regions of India.
[11] Mean difference between The Sun and The Earth is -
A.
1 A.U.
B.
0.5 A.U.
C.
0.25 A.U.
D.
0.75 A.U.
Ans:
1 A.U.
Explanation :
One astrnomical unit is the approximate mean distance between the Earth and Sun. It's about 93 million miles.
[12] Which of the following is not a part of solar system ?
A.
Asteroids
B.
Meteors
C.
Moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Our solar system consists of the Sun, the planets Mercuty, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It includes : the satellites of the planets; numerous comets, asteroids, and meteoroids; and the interplanetary medium.
[13] If a star is bigger than Sun, but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a .
A.
Pulsar
B.
Maxima
C.
Avenger
D.
Discover
Ans:
Pulsar
Explanation :
If the star is about the mass of the Sun or less than that, it will turn into White Dwarfs. If the star is bigger than the Sun but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a Neutron Star or Pulsar.
[14] Name the largest desert of Asia.
A.
Thar
B.
Gobi
C.
Takla Makan
D.
Karakum
Ans:
Gobi
Explanation :
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles.It covers parts of northern and northwestern China, and of southern Mongolia. is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Himalayan mountain range blocking rain-carrying clouds from the Indian Ocean reaching the Gobi territory.
[15] The driest location on Earth is in which country?
A.
Kenya
B.
Chile
C.
Congo
D.
Libya
Ans:
Chile
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES).
[16] The 'Grand Canyon' is on which of the river?
A.
Colorado
B.
Colombia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon which is carved by the Colorado river of USA. It is a river valley in the Colorado plateau and is 446 km long and 29 km wide.
[17] Palk Strait is situated between :
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
[18] Hollywood is located in .
A.
New Jersey
B.
Florida
C.
London
D.
California
Ans:
California
Explanation :
Hollywood is an ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry and is the most recognizable film industry in the world.
[19] The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with :
A.
oil well fires
B.
thermal power station
C.
volcanoes and earthquakes
D.
forest fires
Ans:
volcanoes and earthquakes
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
The largest her-barium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.
[10] Mina is the tribe of -
A.
Tripura
B.
Sikkim
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Nagaland, Assam
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
The Mina is a tribe found mainly in the Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh regions of India.
[11] Mean difference between The Sun and The Earth is -
A.
1 A.U.
B.
0.5 A.U.
C.
0.25 A.U.
D.
0.75 A.U.
Ans:
1 A.U.
Explanation :
One astrnomical unit is the approximate mean distance between the Earth and Sun. It's about 93 million miles.
[12] Which of the following is not a part of solar system ?
A.
Asteroids
B.
Meteors
C.
Moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Our solar system consists of the Sun, the planets Mercuty, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It includes : the satellites of the planets; numerous comets, asteroids, and meteoroids; and the interplanetary medium.
[13] If a star is bigger than Sun, but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a .
A.
Pulsar
B.
Maxima
C.
Avenger
D.
Discover
Ans:
Pulsar
Explanation :
If the star is about the mass of the Sun or less than that, it will turn into White Dwarfs. If the star is bigger than the Sun but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a Neutron Star or Pulsar.
[14] Name the largest desert of Asia.
A.
Thar
B.
Gobi
C.
Takla Makan
D.
Karakum
Ans:
Gobi
Explanation :
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles.It covers parts of northern and northwestern China, and of southern Mongolia. is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Himalayan mountain range blocking rain-carrying clouds from the Indian Ocean reaching the Gobi territory.
[15] The driest location on Earth is in which country?
A.
Kenya
B.
Chile
C.
Congo
D.
Libya
Ans:
Chile
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES).
[16] The 'Grand Canyon' is on which of the river?
A.
Colorado
B.
Colombia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon which is carved by the Colorado river of USA. It is a river valley in the Colorado plateau and is 446 km long and 29 km wide.
[17] Palk Strait is situated between :
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
[18] Hollywood is located in .
A.
New Jersey
B.
Florida
C.
London
D.
California
Ans:
California
Explanation :
Hollywood is an ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry and is the most recognizable film industry in the world.
[19] The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with :
A.
oil well fires
B.
thermal power station
C.
volcanoes and earthquakes
D.
forest fires
Ans:
volcanoes and earthquakes
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
One astrnomical unit is the approximate mean distance between the Earth and Sun. It's about 93 million miles.
[12] Which of the following is not a part of solar system ?
A.
Asteroids
B.
Meteors
C.
Moon
D.
None of the above
Ans:
None of the above
Explanation :
Our solar system consists of the Sun, the planets Mercuty, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. It includes : the satellites of the planets; numerous comets, asteroids, and meteoroids; and the interplanetary medium.
[13] If a star is bigger than Sun, but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a .
A.
Pulsar
B.
Maxima
C.
Avenger
D.
Discover
Ans:
Pulsar
Explanation :
If the star is about the mass of the Sun or less than that, it will turn into White Dwarfs. If the star is bigger than the Sun but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a Neutron Star or Pulsar.
[14] Name the largest desert of Asia.
A.
Thar
B.
Gobi
C.
Takla Makan
D.
Karakum
Ans:
Gobi
Explanation :
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles.It covers parts of northern and northwestern China, and of southern Mongolia. is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Himalayan mountain range blocking rain-carrying clouds from the Indian Ocean reaching the Gobi territory.
[15] The driest location on Earth is in which country?
A.
Kenya
B.
Chile
C.
Congo
D.
Libya
Ans:
Chile
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES).
[16] The 'Grand Canyon' is on which of the river?
A.
Colorado
B.
Colombia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon which is carved by the Colorado river of USA. It is a river valley in the Colorado plateau and is 446 km long and 29 km wide.
[17] Palk Strait is situated between :
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
[18] Hollywood is located in .
A.
New Jersey
B.
Florida
C.
London
D.
California
Ans:
California
Explanation :
Hollywood is an ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry and is the most recognizable film industry in the world.
[19] The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with :
A.
oil well fires
B.
thermal power station
C.
volcanoes and earthquakes
D.
forest fires
Ans:
volcanoes and earthquakes
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
If the star is about the mass of the Sun or less than that, it will turn into White Dwarfs. If the star is bigger than the Sun but not more than twice as big, it will turn into a Neutron Star or Pulsar.
[14] Name the largest desert of Asia.
A.
Thar
B.
Gobi
C.
Takla Makan
D.
Karakum
Ans:
Gobi
Explanation :
The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, covering 500,000 square miles.It covers parts of northern and northwestern China, and of southern Mongolia. is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Himalayan mountain range blocking rain-carrying clouds from the Indian Ocean reaching the Gobi territory.
[15] The driest location on Earth is in which country?
A.
Kenya
B.
Chile
C.
Congo
D.
Libya
Ans:
Chile
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES).
[16] The 'Grand Canyon' is on which of the river?
A.
Colorado
B.
Colombia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon which is carved by the Colorado river of USA. It is a river valley in the Colorado plateau and is 446 km long and 29 km wide.
[17] Palk Strait is situated between :
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
[18] Hollywood is located in .
A.
New Jersey
B.
Florida
C.
London
D.
California
Ans:
California
Explanation :
Hollywood is an ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry and is the most recognizable film industry in the world.
[19] The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with :
A.
oil well fires
B.
thermal power station
C.
volcanoes and earthquakes
D.
forest fires
Ans:
volcanoes and earthquakes
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
According to latest research the driest location on Earth lies in the Atacama Desert, Chile. The location is called Maria Elena South (MES).
[16] The 'Grand Canyon' is on which of the river?
A.
Colorado
B.
Colombia
C.
Ohio
D.
Mississippi
Ans:
Colorado
Explanation :
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon which is carved by the Colorado river of USA. It is a river valley in the Colorado plateau and is 446 km long and 29 km wide.
[17] Palk Strait is situated between :
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
[18] Hollywood is located in .
A.
New Jersey
B.
Florida
C.
London
D.
California
Ans:
California
Explanation :
Hollywood is an ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry and is the most recognizable film industry in the world.
[19] The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with :
A.
oil well fires
B.
thermal power station
C.
volcanoes and earthquakes
D.
forest fires
Ans:
volcanoes and earthquakes
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka.
[18] Hollywood is located in .
A.
New Jersey
B.
Florida
C.
London
D.
California
Ans:
California
Explanation :
Hollywood is an ethnically diverse, densely populated neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is notable as the home of the U.S. film industry and is the most recognizable film industry in the world.
[19] The 'Pacific ring of fire ' is associated with :
A.
oil well fires
B.
thermal power station
C.
volcanoes and earthquakes
D.
forest fires
Ans:
volcanoes and earthquakes
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
Pacific ring of fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and voicanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific ocean.
[20] The World's largest and deepest rail tunnel Gotthard Base Tunnel is located in which country?
A.
Belgium
B.
Austria
C.
Switzerland
D.
Sweden
Ans:
Switzerland
Explanation :
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is a railway tunnel of 57.09 km passing through the Alps mountains in Switzerland. It is world's longest and deepest traffic tunnel.
[21] Which of the following forest type is called as monsoon forest ?
A.
Rain forest
B.
Equatorial forest
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Mountain forest
Ans:
Deciduous forest
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
The trees in a monsoon forest usually shed their leaves during the dry season and come into leaf at the start of the rainy season. So, they are also known as deciduous forest.
[22] Pulsars are :
A.
stars moving towards the Earth
B.
stars moving away from Earth
C.
rapidly spinning stars
D.
high temperature stars
Ans:
rapidly spinning stars
Explanation :
Pulsars are celestial objects, thought to be rapidly spinning stars, that emits regular pulses of radiowaves and other electromagnetic radiation at the rate of upto one thousand pulses per second.
[23] Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Haryana
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh is one of the oldest stone structure in India and was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka (Maurya Dynasty) in the 3rd century BCE.
[24] Which river crosses the equator twice?
A.
Amazon
B.
Congo
C.
Nile
D.
Orinoco
Ans:
Congo
Explanation :
Congo is the second longest river of Africa after Nile. it is also the second largest river in the world by discharge volume of water (after the Amazon).
[25] Which place receives highest rainfall in the world?
A.
Cherrapunji
B.
Gangtok
C.
Kohima
D.
Imphal
Ans:
Cherrapunji
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.
Explanation :
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya is traditionally credited as being the wettest place on Earth. It holds records for receiving the maximum amount of rainfall in a single year.