[1] The river which is used for inland waterways in India is .
A.
Ganga
B.
Cauveri
C.
Mahi
D.
Luni
Ans:
Ganga
Explanation :
India has about 14,500 km of navigable waterways, which consists of the Ganges-Bhagirathi-Hooghly rivers, the Brahmaputra, the Barak river, the rivers in Goa. the backwaters in Kerala, inland waters in Mumbai and the deltaic regions of the Godavari - Krishna rivers. National Waterway-1: Allahabad-Haldia stretch of the Ganges-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river of total length 1620 km was declared as National Waterway-1 (NW-1) in the year 1986.
[2] The largest Masonry dam has been constructed on the river-
A.
Krishna
B.
Rihand
C.
Sutlej
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Masonry dams are dams made out of masonry; mainly stone and brick. They are either the gravity or the arch type. The largest masonry dam in the world is Nagarjunasagar Dam in India which is built across Krishna River at Nagarjunasagar in Guntur and Nalgonda districts of Andhra Pradesh.
[3] The dispute about the "Mullaperiyar dam" concerns which states?
A.
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
B.
Tamil Nadu and Kerala
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Explanation :
The Mullaperiyar Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River in the Kerala state of India. The control and safety of the dam and the validity and fairness of the lease agreement have been points of dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
[4] Tehri Dam receives water from which of the following rivers?
A.
Alaknanda
B.
Bhagirathi
C.
Gandak
D.
Ghaghra
Ans:
Bhagirathi
Explanation :
The Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand, India. It is the primary dam of the THDC India Ltd. and the Tehri hydroelectric complex. The Tehri Dam has been the object of protests by environmental organizations and local people of the region. In addition to the human rights concerns, the project has spurred concerns about the environmental consequences of locating a large dam in the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayan foothills.
[5] Which state is irrigated by Ganga canal?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
West Bengal
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
The Ganges or Ganga Canal is a canal system that irrigates the Doab region between the Ganges River and the Yamuna River in India. The canal system irrigates nearly 9,000 km2 of fertile agricultural land in ten districts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Today the canal is the source of agricultural prosperity in much of these states, and the irrigation departments of these states actively maintain the canal against a fee system charged from users.
[6] The most commonly consumed staple cereal in India is –
A.
rice
B.
wheat
C.
bajra
D.
maize
Ans:
rice
Explanation :
In India, rice as a cereal grain is the most widely consumed staple food. 90% of the world's rice is produced in Asia, with 50% in China and India. Most rice is consumed in the country where it is produced, so global trade in rice is relatively small compared to production.
[7] In India, 'Yellow revolution' is associated with –
A.
production of paddy
B.
production of oilseeds
C.
production of tea
D.
production of flower
Ans:
production of oilseeds
Explanation :
The growth, development and adoption of new varieties of oilseeds and complementary technologies nearly doubled oilseeds production from 12.6 mt in 1987-88 to 24.4 mt in 1996-97, catalyzed by the Technology Mission on Oilseeds, brought about the Yellow Revolution. The oilseeds production scenario in India has witnessed a dramatic turn.
[8] Which of the following is considered a cash crop in India?
A.
Maize
B.
Gram
C.
Onion
D.
Wheat
Ans:
Gram
Explanation :
The crops of India are divided into mainly two types: (1) Food crops (2) Cash crops. Rice, wheat, maize, millet, barley, mower are the examples of food grains. Jute, cotton, sugarcane, oil seeds and rubber are known as cash crops. A cash crop is an agricultural crop which is grown for sale for profit. It is typically purchased by parties separate from a farm. Other cash crops are cashew, cotton, tea, rubber, gram, sesame, maize and mustard.
[9] The variety of coffee largely grown in India is :
A.
Old Chicks
B.
Coorgs
C.
Arabica
D.
Kents
Ans:
Arabica
Explanation :
Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with the state of Karnataka accounting 53% followed by Kerala 28% and Tuna Nadu 11% of production of 8,200 tonnes. Indian coffee is said to be the finest coffee grown in the shade rather than direct sunlight anywhere in the world. The four well known varieties of coffee grown are the Barista, Arabica, Robusta, the first variety that was introduced in the Baba Budan Girl hill ranges of Karnataka in the 17th century.
[10] Under which plan did the Government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to Green Revolution?
A.
Sixth Five-Year Plan (FYP)
B.
Second FYP
C.
Fourth FYP
D.
Third FYP
Ans:
Third FYP
Explanation :
The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which provided the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. Genetically modified high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug.
[11] Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for –
A.
Tigers
B.
Bisons
C.
Birds
D.
Elephants
Ans:
Tigers
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills, in Nilgiri District, about 150 km north-west of Coimbatore city in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in South India. The sanctuary is a haven for Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards and other threatened species.
[12] Kaziranga National Park is situated in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujarat
C.
Assam
D.
Odisha
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site.
[13] One of the regions that receives rainfall from the North-Easterly monsoon is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Assam
C.
Kerala
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. It is the major period of rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu as it receives 48% of its annual rainfall during the Northeast monsoon season. Coastal districts of the State get nearly 60% of the annual rainfall and the interior districts get about 40-50% of the annual rainfall.
[14] If 20% or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season. It is termed as –
A.
flood year
B.
drought year
C.
famine year
D.
self sufficient year
Ans:
drought year
Explanation :
According to Indian Meteorological Department. when the rainfall deficiency for the country as a whole is more than 10% of normal and more than 20% of the country's area is affected by drought conditions (rainfall deficit), the situation is defined as an all-India drought year.
[15] In terms of area, which one of the following Indian States has the largest coverage of forests?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Orissa
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The forest cover includes all lands which have a tree canopy density of more than ten percent when projected vertically on the horizontal ground, with a minimum areal extent of one hectare. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the country. Forest area of the state constitutes 31 percent of the total area of the state. The forest area in the state constitutes about 12.44 per cent of the total forest area of India.
[16] Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the State of –
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Andhra Paradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 150 km (93 mi) north- west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala slates in South India. Mudumalai, which means 'first hills', is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India.
[17] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1911-21
Explanation :
Negative Population growth rate or decline in population can refer to the decline in population of humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population. It can be used to refer to long-term demographic trends, as in urban decay or rural flight, but it is also commonly employed to describe large reductions in population due to violence, disease, or other catastrophes. During the decade of 1911-1921, population decreased by 7 laths. Epidemics like plague, cholera, malaria and famines accounted for this decline. Plague epidemic in 1918 took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.
[18] The birthrate measures the number of births during a year per –
A.
100 population
B.
1000 population
C.
10000 population
D.
100000 population
Ans:
1000 population
Explanation :
The birth rate is typically the rate of births in a population over time. The rate of births in a population is calculated in several ways: live births from a universal registration system for births, deaths, and marriages; population counts from a census, and estimation through specialized demographic techniques. The birth rate along with mortality and migration rate are used to calculate population growth.
[19] One of the pairs not matched correctly is –
A.
Dehradun - U.P.
B.
Shimla-Himachal Pradesh
C.
Drajeeling - West Bengal
D.
Panchmarhi - M.P.
Ans:
Dehradun - U.P.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
India has about 14,500 km of navigable waterways, which consists of the Ganges-Bhagirathi-Hooghly rivers, the Brahmaputra, the Barak river, the rivers in Goa. the backwaters in Kerala, inland waters in Mumbai and the deltaic regions of the Godavari - Krishna rivers. National Waterway-1: Allahabad-Haldia stretch of the Ganges-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river of total length 1620 km was declared as National Waterway-1 (NW-1) in the year 1986.
[2] The largest Masonry dam has been constructed on the river-
A.
Krishna
B.
Rihand
C.
Sutlej
D.
Mahanadi
Ans:
Krishna
Explanation :
Masonry dams are dams made out of masonry; mainly stone and brick. They are either the gravity or the arch type. The largest masonry dam in the world is Nagarjunasagar Dam in India which is built across Krishna River at Nagarjunasagar in Guntur and Nalgonda districts of Andhra Pradesh.
[3] The dispute about the "Mullaperiyar dam" concerns which states?
A.
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
B.
Tamil Nadu and Kerala
C.
Kerala and Karnataka
D.
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Ans:
Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Explanation :
The Mullaperiyar Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River in the Kerala state of India. The control and safety of the dam and the validity and fairness of the lease agreement have been points of dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
[4] Tehri Dam receives water from which of the following rivers?
A.
Alaknanda
B.
Bhagirathi
C.
Gandak
D.
Ghaghra
Ans:
Bhagirathi
Explanation :
The Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand, India. It is the primary dam of the THDC India Ltd. and the Tehri hydroelectric complex. The Tehri Dam has been the object of protests by environmental organizations and local people of the region. In addition to the human rights concerns, the project has spurred concerns about the environmental consequences of locating a large dam in the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayan foothills.
[5] Which state is irrigated by Ganga canal?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
West Bengal
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
The Ganges or Ganga Canal is a canal system that irrigates the Doab region between the Ganges River and the Yamuna River in India. The canal system irrigates nearly 9,000 km2 of fertile agricultural land in ten districts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Today the canal is the source of agricultural prosperity in much of these states, and the irrigation departments of these states actively maintain the canal against a fee system charged from users.
[6] The most commonly consumed staple cereal in India is –
A.
rice
B.
wheat
C.
bajra
D.
maize
Ans:
rice
Explanation :
In India, rice as a cereal grain is the most widely consumed staple food. 90% of the world's rice is produced in Asia, with 50% in China and India. Most rice is consumed in the country where it is produced, so global trade in rice is relatively small compared to production.
[7] In India, 'Yellow revolution' is associated with –
A.
production of paddy
B.
production of oilseeds
C.
production of tea
D.
production of flower
Ans:
production of oilseeds
Explanation :
The growth, development and adoption of new varieties of oilseeds and complementary technologies nearly doubled oilseeds production from 12.6 mt in 1987-88 to 24.4 mt in 1996-97, catalyzed by the Technology Mission on Oilseeds, brought about the Yellow Revolution. The oilseeds production scenario in India has witnessed a dramatic turn.
[8] Which of the following is considered a cash crop in India?
A.
Maize
B.
Gram
C.
Onion
D.
Wheat
Ans:
Gram
Explanation :
The crops of India are divided into mainly two types: (1) Food crops (2) Cash crops. Rice, wheat, maize, millet, barley, mower are the examples of food grains. Jute, cotton, sugarcane, oil seeds and rubber are known as cash crops. A cash crop is an agricultural crop which is grown for sale for profit. It is typically purchased by parties separate from a farm. Other cash crops are cashew, cotton, tea, rubber, gram, sesame, maize and mustard.
[9] The variety of coffee largely grown in India is :
A.
Old Chicks
B.
Coorgs
C.
Arabica
D.
Kents
Ans:
Arabica
Explanation :
Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with the state of Karnataka accounting 53% followed by Kerala 28% and Tuna Nadu 11% of production of 8,200 tonnes. Indian coffee is said to be the finest coffee grown in the shade rather than direct sunlight anywhere in the world. The four well known varieties of coffee grown are the Barista, Arabica, Robusta, the first variety that was introduced in the Baba Budan Girl hill ranges of Karnataka in the 17th century.
[10] Under which plan did the Government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to Green Revolution?
A.
Sixth Five-Year Plan (FYP)
B.
Second FYP
C.
Fourth FYP
D.
Third FYP
Ans:
Third FYP
Explanation :
The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which provided the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. Genetically modified high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug.
[11] Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for –
A.
Tigers
B.
Bisons
C.
Birds
D.
Elephants
Ans:
Tigers
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills, in Nilgiri District, about 150 km north-west of Coimbatore city in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in South India. The sanctuary is a haven for Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards and other threatened species.
[12] Kaziranga National Park is situated in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujarat
C.
Assam
D.
Odisha
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site.
[13] One of the regions that receives rainfall from the North-Easterly monsoon is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Assam
C.
Kerala
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. It is the major period of rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu as it receives 48% of its annual rainfall during the Northeast monsoon season. Coastal districts of the State get nearly 60% of the annual rainfall and the interior districts get about 40-50% of the annual rainfall.
[14] If 20% or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season. It is termed as –
A.
flood year
B.
drought year
C.
famine year
D.
self sufficient year
Ans:
drought year
Explanation :
According to Indian Meteorological Department. when the rainfall deficiency for the country as a whole is more than 10% of normal and more than 20% of the country's area is affected by drought conditions (rainfall deficit), the situation is defined as an all-India drought year.
[15] In terms of area, which one of the following Indian States has the largest coverage of forests?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Orissa
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The forest cover includes all lands which have a tree canopy density of more than ten percent when projected vertically on the horizontal ground, with a minimum areal extent of one hectare. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the country. Forest area of the state constitutes 31 percent of the total area of the state. The forest area in the state constitutes about 12.44 per cent of the total forest area of India.
[16] Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the State of –
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Andhra Paradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 150 km (93 mi) north- west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala slates in South India. Mudumalai, which means 'first hills', is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India.
[17] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1911-21
Explanation :
Negative Population growth rate or decline in population can refer to the decline in population of humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population. It can be used to refer to long-term demographic trends, as in urban decay or rural flight, but it is also commonly employed to describe large reductions in population due to violence, disease, or other catastrophes. During the decade of 1911-1921, population decreased by 7 laths. Epidemics like plague, cholera, malaria and famines accounted for this decline. Plague epidemic in 1918 took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.
[18] The birthrate measures the number of births during a year per –
A.
100 population
B.
1000 population
C.
10000 population
D.
100000 population
Ans:
1000 population
Explanation :
The birth rate is typically the rate of births in a population over time. The rate of births in a population is calculated in several ways: live births from a universal registration system for births, deaths, and marriages; population counts from a census, and estimation through specialized demographic techniques. The birth rate along with mortality and migration rate are used to calculate population growth.
[19] One of the pairs not matched correctly is –
A.
Dehradun - U.P.
B.
Shimla-Himachal Pradesh
C.
Drajeeling - West Bengal
D.
Panchmarhi - M.P.
Ans:
Dehradun - U.P.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
The Mullaperiyar Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River in the Kerala state of India. The control and safety of the dam and the validity and fairness of the lease agreement have been points of dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
[4] Tehri Dam receives water from which of the following rivers?
A.
Alaknanda
B.
Bhagirathi
C.
Gandak
D.
Ghaghra
Ans:
Bhagirathi
Explanation :
The Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand, India. It is the primary dam of the THDC India Ltd. and the Tehri hydroelectric complex. The Tehri Dam has been the object of protests by environmental organizations and local people of the region. In addition to the human rights concerns, the project has spurred concerns about the environmental consequences of locating a large dam in the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayan foothills.
[5] Which state is irrigated by Ganga canal?
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
West Bengal
D.
Rajasthan
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh
Explanation :
The Ganges or Ganga Canal is a canal system that irrigates the Doab region between the Ganges River and the Yamuna River in India. The canal system irrigates nearly 9,000 km2 of fertile agricultural land in ten districts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Today the canal is the source of agricultural prosperity in much of these states, and the irrigation departments of these states actively maintain the canal against a fee system charged from users.
[6] The most commonly consumed staple cereal in India is –
A.
rice
B.
wheat
C.
bajra
D.
maize
Ans:
rice
Explanation :
In India, rice as a cereal grain is the most widely consumed staple food. 90% of the world's rice is produced in Asia, with 50% in China and India. Most rice is consumed in the country where it is produced, so global trade in rice is relatively small compared to production.
[7] In India, 'Yellow revolution' is associated with –
A.
production of paddy
B.
production of oilseeds
C.
production of tea
D.
production of flower
Ans:
production of oilseeds
Explanation :
The growth, development and adoption of new varieties of oilseeds and complementary technologies nearly doubled oilseeds production from 12.6 mt in 1987-88 to 24.4 mt in 1996-97, catalyzed by the Technology Mission on Oilseeds, brought about the Yellow Revolution. The oilseeds production scenario in India has witnessed a dramatic turn.
[8] Which of the following is considered a cash crop in India?
A.
Maize
B.
Gram
C.
Onion
D.
Wheat
Ans:
Gram
Explanation :
The crops of India are divided into mainly two types: (1) Food crops (2) Cash crops. Rice, wheat, maize, millet, barley, mower are the examples of food grains. Jute, cotton, sugarcane, oil seeds and rubber are known as cash crops. A cash crop is an agricultural crop which is grown for sale for profit. It is typically purchased by parties separate from a farm. Other cash crops are cashew, cotton, tea, rubber, gram, sesame, maize and mustard.
[9] The variety of coffee largely grown in India is :
A.
Old Chicks
B.
Coorgs
C.
Arabica
D.
Kents
Ans:
Arabica
Explanation :
Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with the state of Karnataka accounting 53% followed by Kerala 28% and Tuna Nadu 11% of production of 8,200 tonnes. Indian coffee is said to be the finest coffee grown in the shade rather than direct sunlight anywhere in the world. The four well known varieties of coffee grown are the Barista, Arabica, Robusta, the first variety that was introduced in the Baba Budan Girl hill ranges of Karnataka in the 17th century.
[10] Under which plan did the Government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to Green Revolution?
A.
Sixth Five-Year Plan (FYP)
B.
Second FYP
C.
Fourth FYP
D.
Third FYP
Ans:
Third FYP
Explanation :
The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which provided the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. Genetically modified high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug.
[11] Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for –
A.
Tigers
B.
Bisons
C.
Birds
D.
Elephants
Ans:
Tigers
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills, in Nilgiri District, about 150 km north-west of Coimbatore city in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in South India. The sanctuary is a haven for Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards and other threatened species.
[12] Kaziranga National Park is situated in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujarat
C.
Assam
D.
Odisha
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site.
[13] One of the regions that receives rainfall from the North-Easterly monsoon is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Assam
C.
Kerala
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. It is the major period of rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu as it receives 48% of its annual rainfall during the Northeast monsoon season. Coastal districts of the State get nearly 60% of the annual rainfall and the interior districts get about 40-50% of the annual rainfall.
[14] If 20% or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season. It is termed as –
A.
flood year
B.
drought year
C.
famine year
D.
self sufficient year
Ans:
drought year
Explanation :
According to Indian Meteorological Department. when the rainfall deficiency for the country as a whole is more than 10% of normal and more than 20% of the country's area is affected by drought conditions (rainfall deficit), the situation is defined as an all-India drought year.
[15] In terms of area, which one of the following Indian States has the largest coverage of forests?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Orissa
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The forest cover includes all lands which have a tree canopy density of more than ten percent when projected vertically on the horizontal ground, with a minimum areal extent of one hectare. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the country. Forest area of the state constitutes 31 percent of the total area of the state. The forest area in the state constitutes about 12.44 per cent of the total forest area of India.
[16] Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the State of –
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Andhra Paradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 150 km (93 mi) north- west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala slates in South India. Mudumalai, which means 'first hills', is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India.
[17] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1911-21
Explanation :
Negative Population growth rate or decline in population can refer to the decline in population of humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population. It can be used to refer to long-term demographic trends, as in urban decay or rural flight, but it is also commonly employed to describe large reductions in population due to violence, disease, or other catastrophes. During the decade of 1911-1921, population decreased by 7 laths. Epidemics like plague, cholera, malaria and famines accounted for this decline. Plague epidemic in 1918 took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.
[18] The birthrate measures the number of births during a year per –
A.
100 population
B.
1000 population
C.
10000 population
D.
100000 population
Ans:
1000 population
Explanation :
The birth rate is typically the rate of births in a population over time. The rate of births in a population is calculated in several ways: live births from a universal registration system for births, deaths, and marriages; population counts from a census, and estimation through specialized demographic techniques. The birth rate along with mortality and migration rate are used to calculate population growth.
[19] One of the pairs not matched correctly is –
A.
Dehradun - U.P.
B.
Shimla-Himachal Pradesh
C.
Drajeeling - West Bengal
D.
Panchmarhi - M.P.
Ans:
Dehradun - U.P.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
The Ganges or Ganga Canal is a canal system that irrigates the Doab region between the Ganges River and the Yamuna River in India. The canal system irrigates nearly 9,000 km2 of fertile agricultural land in ten districts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Today the canal is the source of agricultural prosperity in much of these states, and the irrigation departments of these states actively maintain the canal against a fee system charged from users.
[6] The most commonly consumed staple cereal in India is –
A.
rice
B.
wheat
C.
bajra
D.
maize
Ans:
rice
Explanation :
In India, rice as a cereal grain is the most widely consumed staple food. 90% of the world's rice is produced in Asia, with 50% in China and India. Most rice is consumed in the country where it is produced, so global trade in rice is relatively small compared to production.
[7] In India, 'Yellow revolution' is associated with –
A.
production of paddy
B.
production of oilseeds
C.
production of tea
D.
production of flower
Ans:
production of oilseeds
Explanation :
The growth, development and adoption of new varieties of oilseeds and complementary technologies nearly doubled oilseeds production from 12.6 mt in 1987-88 to 24.4 mt in 1996-97, catalyzed by the Technology Mission on Oilseeds, brought about the Yellow Revolution. The oilseeds production scenario in India has witnessed a dramatic turn.
[8] Which of the following is considered a cash crop in India?
A.
Maize
B.
Gram
C.
Onion
D.
Wheat
Ans:
Gram
Explanation :
The crops of India are divided into mainly two types: (1) Food crops (2) Cash crops. Rice, wheat, maize, millet, barley, mower are the examples of food grains. Jute, cotton, sugarcane, oil seeds and rubber are known as cash crops. A cash crop is an agricultural crop which is grown for sale for profit. It is typically purchased by parties separate from a farm. Other cash crops are cashew, cotton, tea, rubber, gram, sesame, maize and mustard.
[9] The variety of coffee largely grown in India is :
A.
Old Chicks
B.
Coorgs
C.
Arabica
D.
Kents
Ans:
Arabica
Explanation :
Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with the state of Karnataka accounting 53% followed by Kerala 28% and Tuna Nadu 11% of production of 8,200 tonnes. Indian coffee is said to be the finest coffee grown in the shade rather than direct sunlight anywhere in the world. The four well known varieties of coffee grown are the Barista, Arabica, Robusta, the first variety that was introduced in the Baba Budan Girl hill ranges of Karnataka in the 17th century.
[10] Under which plan did the Government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to Green Revolution?
A.
Sixth Five-Year Plan (FYP)
B.
Second FYP
C.
Fourth FYP
D.
Third FYP
Ans:
Third FYP
Explanation :
The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which provided the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. Genetically modified high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug.
[11] Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for –
A.
Tigers
B.
Bisons
C.
Birds
D.
Elephants
Ans:
Tigers
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills, in Nilgiri District, about 150 km north-west of Coimbatore city in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in South India. The sanctuary is a haven for Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards and other threatened species.
[12] Kaziranga National Park is situated in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujarat
C.
Assam
D.
Odisha
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site.
[13] One of the regions that receives rainfall from the North-Easterly monsoon is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Assam
C.
Kerala
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. It is the major period of rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu as it receives 48% of its annual rainfall during the Northeast monsoon season. Coastal districts of the State get nearly 60% of the annual rainfall and the interior districts get about 40-50% of the annual rainfall.
[14] If 20% or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season. It is termed as –
A.
flood year
B.
drought year
C.
famine year
D.
self sufficient year
Ans:
drought year
Explanation :
According to Indian Meteorological Department. when the rainfall deficiency for the country as a whole is more than 10% of normal and more than 20% of the country's area is affected by drought conditions (rainfall deficit), the situation is defined as an all-India drought year.
[15] In terms of area, which one of the following Indian States has the largest coverage of forests?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Orissa
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The forest cover includes all lands which have a tree canopy density of more than ten percent when projected vertically on the horizontal ground, with a minimum areal extent of one hectare. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the country. Forest area of the state constitutes 31 percent of the total area of the state. The forest area in the state constitutes about 12.44 per cent of the total forest area of India.
[16] Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the State of –
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Andhra Paradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 150 km (93 mi) north- west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala slates in South India. Mudumalai, which means 'first hills', is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India.
[17] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1911-21
Explanation :
Negative Population growth rate or decline in population can refer to the decline in population of humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population. It can be used to refer to long-term demographic trends, as in urban decay or rural flight, but it is also commonly employed to describe large reductions in population due to violence, disease, or other catastrophes. During the decade of 1911-1921, population decreased by 7 laths. Epidemics like plague, cholera, malaria and famines accounted for this decline. Plague epidemic in 1918 took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.
[18] The birthrate measures the number of births during a year per –
A.
100 population
B.
1000 population
C.
10000 population
D.
100000 population
Ans:
1000 population
Explanation :
The birth rate is typically the rate of births in a population over time. The rate of births in a population is calculated in several ways: live births from a universal registration system for births, deaths, and marriages; population counts from a census, and estimation through specialized demographic techniques. The birth rate along with mortality and migration rate are used to calculate population growth.
[19] One of the pairs not matched correctly is –
A.
Dehradun - U.P.
B.
Shimla-Himachal Pradesh
C.
Drajeeling - West Bengal
D.
Panchmarhi - M.P.
Ans:
Dehradun - U.P.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
The growth, development and adoption of new varieties of oilseeds and complementary technologies nearly doubled oilseeds production from 12.6 mt in 1987-88 to 24.4 mt in 1996-97, catalyzed by the Technology Mission on Oilseeds, brought about the Yellow Revolution. The oilseeds production scenario in India has witnessed a dramatic turn.
[8] Which of the following is considered a cash crop in India?
A.
Maize
B.
Gram
C.
Onion
D.
Wheat
Ans:
Gram
Explanation :
The crops of India are divided into mainly two types: (1) Food crops (2) Cash crops. Rice, wheat, maize, millet, barley, mower are the examples of food grains. Jute, cotton, sugarcane, oil seeds and rubber are known as cash crops. A cash crop is an agricultural crop which is grown for sale for profit. It is typically purchased by parties separate from a farm. Other cash crops are cashew, cotton, tea, rubber, gram, sesame, maize and mustard.
[9] The variety of coffee largely grown in India is :
A.
Old Chicks
B.
Coorgs
C.
Arabica
D.
Kents
Ans:
Arabica
Explanation :
Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with the state of Karnataka accounting 53% followed by Kerala 28% and Tuna Nadu 11% of production of 8,200 tonnes. Indian coffee is said to be the finest coffee grown in the shade rather than direct sunlight anywhere in the world. The four well known varieties of coffee grown are the Barista, Arabica, Robusta, the first variety that was introduced in the Baba Budan Girl hill ranges of Karnataka in the 17th century.
[10] Under which plan did the Government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to Green Revolution?
A.
Sixth Five-Year Plan (FYP)
B.
Second FYP
C.
Fourth FYP
D.
Third FYP
Ans:
Third FYP
Explanation :
The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which provided the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. Genetically modified high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug.
[11] Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for –
A.
Tigers
B.
Bisons
C.
Birds
D.
Elephants
Ans:
Tigers
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills, in Nilgiri District, about 150 km north-west of Coimbatore city in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in South India. The sanctuary is a haven for Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards and other threatened species.
[12] Kaziranga National Park is situated in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujarat
C.
Assam
D.
Odisha
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site.
[13] One of the regions that receives rainfall from the North-Easterly monsoon is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Assam
C.
Kerala
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. It is the major period of rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu as it receives 48% of its annual rainfall during the Northeast monsoon season. Coastal districts of the State get nearly 60% of the annual rainfall and the interior districts get about 40-50% of the annual rainfall.
[14] If 20% or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season. It is termed as –
A.
flood year
B.
drought year
C.
famine year
D.
self sufficient year
Ans:
drought year
Explanation :
According to Indian Meteorological Department. when the rainfall deficiency for the country as a whole is more than 10% of normal and more than 20% of the country's area is affected by drought conditions (rainfall deficit), the situation is defined as an all-India drought year.
[15] In terms of area, which one of the following Indian States has the largest coverage of forests?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Orissa
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The forest cover includes all lands which have a tree canopy density of more than ten percent when projected vertically on the horizontal ground, with a minimum areal extent of one hectare. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the country. Forest area of the state constitutes 31 percent of the total area of the state. The forest area in the state constitutes about 12.44 per cent of the total forest area of India.
[16] Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the State of –
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Andhra Paradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 150 km (93 mi) north- west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala slates in South India. Mudumalai, which means 'first hills', is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India.
[17] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1911-21
Explanation :
Negative Population growth rate or decline in population can refer to the decline in population of humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population. It can be used to refer to long-term demographic trends, as in urban decay or rural flight, but it is also commonly employed to describe large reductions in population due to violence, disease, or other catastrophes. During the decade of 1911-1921, population decreased by 7 laths. Epidemics like plague, cholera, malaria and famines accounted for this decline. Plague epidemic in 1918 took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.
[18] The birthrate measures the number of births during a year per –
A.
100 population
B.
1000 population
C.
10000 population
D.
100000 population
Ans:
1000 population
Explanation :
The birth rate is typically the rate of births in a population over time. The rate of births in a population is calculated in several ways: live births from a universal registration system for births, deaths, and marriages; population counts from a census, and estimation through specialized demographic techniques. The birth rate along with mortality and migration rate are used to calculate population growth.
[19] One of the pairs not matched correctly is –
A.
Dehradun - U.P.
B.
Shimla-Himachal Pradesh
C.
Drajeeling - West Bengal
D.
Panchmarhi - M.P.
Ans:
Dehradun - U.P.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with the state of Karnataka accounting 53% followed by Kerala 28% and Tuna Nadu 11% of production of 8,200 tonnes. Indian coffee is said to be the finest coffee grown in the shade rather than direct sunlight anywhere in the world. The four well known varieties of coffee grown are the Barista, Arabica, Robusta, the first variety that was introduced in the Baba Budan Girl hill ranges of Karnataka in the 17th century.
[10] Under which plan did the Government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to Green Revolution?
A.
Sixth Five-Year Plan (FYP)
B.
Second FYP
C.
Fourth FYP
D.
Third FYP
Ans:
Third FYP
Explanation :
The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which provided the increase in production needed to make India self-sufficient in food grains, thus improving agriculture in India. Genetically modified high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug.
[11] Mudumalai Sanctuary is famous for –
A.
Tigers
B.
Bisons
C.
Birds
D.
Elephants
Ans:
Tigers
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills, in Nilgiri District, about 150 km north-west of Coimbatore city in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in South India. The sanctuary is a haven for Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards and other threatened species.
[12] Kaziranga National Park is situated in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujarat
C.
Assam
D.
Odisha
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site.
[13] One of the regions that receives rainfall from the North-Easterly monsoon is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Assam
C.
Kerala
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. It is the major period of rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu as it receives 48% of its annual rainfall during the Northeast monsoon season. Coastal districts of the State get nearly 60% of the annual rainfall and the interior districts get about 40-50% of the annual rainfall.
[14] If 20% or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season. It is termed as –
A.
flood year
B.
drought year
C.
famine year
D.
self sufficient year
Ans:
drought year
Explanation :
According to Indian Meteorological Department. when the rainfall deficiency for the country as a whole is more than 10% of normal and more than 20% of the country's area is affected by drought conditions (rainfall deficit), the situation is defined as an all-India drought year.
[15] In terms of area, which one of the following Indian States has the largest coverage of forests?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Orissa
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The forest cover includes all lands which have a tree canopy density of more than ten percent when projected vertically on the horizontal ground, with a minimum areal extent of one hectare. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the country. Forest area of the state constitutes 31 percent of the total area of the state. The forest area in the state constitutes about 12.44 per cent of the total forest area of India.
[16] Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the State of –
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Andhra Paradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 150 km (93 mi) north- west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala slates in South India. Mudumalai, which means 'first hills', is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India.
[17] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1911-21
Explanation :
Negative Population growth rate or decline in population can refer to the decline in population of humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population. It can be used to refer to long-term demographic trends, as in urban decay or rural flight, but it is also commonly employed to describe large reductions in population due to violence, disease, or other catastrophes. During the decade of 1911-1921, population decreased by 7 laths. Epidemics like plague, cholera, malaria and famines accounted for this decline. Plague epidemic in 1918 took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.
[18] The birthrate measures the number of births during a year per –
A.
100 population
B.
1000 population
C.
10000 population
D.
100000 population
Ans:
1000 population
Explanation :
The birth rate is typically the rate of births in a population over time. The rate of births in a population is calculated in several ways: live births from a universal registration system for births, deaths, and marriages; population counts from a census, and estimation through specialized demographic techniques. The birth rate along with mortality and migration rate are used to calculate population growth.
[19] One of the pairs not matched correctly is –
A.
Dehradun - U.P.
B.
Shimla-Himachal Pradesh
C.
Drajeeling - West Bengal
D.
Panchmarhi - M.P.
Ans:
Dehradun - U.P.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills, in Nilgiri District, about 150 km north-west of Coimbatore city in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in South India. The sanctuary is a haven for Bengal Tigers and Indian Leopards and other threatened species.
[12] Kaziranga National Park is situated in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Gujarat
C.
Assam
D.
Odisha
Ans:
Assam
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. The sanctuary, which hosts two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceroses, is a World Heritage Site.
[13] One of the regions that receives rainfall from the North-Easterly monsoon is –
A.
West Bengal
B.
Assam
C.
Kerala
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. It is the major period of rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu as it receives 48% of its annual rainfall during the Northeast monsoon season. Coastal districts of the State get nearly 60% of the annual rainfall and the interior districts get about 40-50% of the annual rainfall.
[14] If 20% or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season. It is termed as –
A.
flood year
B.
drought year
C.
famine year
D.
self sufficient year
Ans:
drought year
Explanation :
According to Indian Meteorological Department. when the rainfall deficiency for the country as a whole is more than 10% of normal and more than 20% of the country's area is affected by drought conditions (rainfall deficit), the situation is defined as an all-India drought year.
[15] In terms of area, which one of the following Indian States has the largest coverage of forests?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Orissa
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The forest cover includes all lands which have a tree canopy density of more than ten percent when projected vertically on the horizontal ground, with a minimum areal extent of one hectare. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the country. Forest area of the state constitutes 31 percent of the total area of the state. The forest area in the state constitutes about 12.44 per cent of the total forest area of India.
[16] Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the State of –
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Andhra Paradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 150 km (93 mi) north- west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala slates in South India. Mudumalai, which means 'first hills', is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India.
[17] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1911-21
Explanation :
Negative Population growth rate or decline in population can refer to the decline in population of humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population. It can be used to refer to long-term demographic trends, as in urban decay or rural flight, but it is also commonly employed to describe large reductions in population due to violence, disease, or other catastrophes. During the decade of 1911-1921, population decreased by 7 laths. Epidemics like plague, cholera, malaria and famines accounted for this decline. Plague epidemic in 1918 took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.
[18] The birthrate measures the number of births during a year per –
A.
100 population
B.
1000 population
C.
10000 population
D.
100000 population
Ans:
1000 population
Explanation :
The birth rate is typically the rate of births in a population over time. The rate of births in a population is calculated in several ways: live births from a universal registration system for births, deaths, and marriages; population counts from a census, and estimation through specialized demographic techniques. The birth rate along with mortality and migration rate are used to calculate population growth.
[19] One of the pairs not matched correctly is –
A.
Dehradun - U.P.
B.
Shimla-Himachal Pradesh
C.
Drajeeling - West Bengal
D.
Panchmarhi - M.P.
Ans:
Dehradun - U.P.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
The period October to December is referred to as Northeast Monsoon season over peninsular India. It is the major period of rainfall activity over Tamil Nadu as it receives 48% of its annual rainfall during the Northeast monsoon season. Coastal districts of the State get nearly 60% of the annual rainfall and the interior districts get about 40-50% of the annual rainfall.
[14] If 20% or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season. It is termed as –
A.
flood year
B.
drought year
C.
famine year
D.
self sufficient year
Ans:
drought year
Explanation :
According to Indian Meteorological Department. when the rainfall deficiency for the country as a whole is more than 10% of normal and more than 20% of the country's area is affected by drought conditions (rainfall deficit), the situation is defined as an all-India drought year.
[15] In terms of area, which one of the following Indian States has the largest coverage of forests?
A.
Arunachal Pradesh
B.
Chhattisgarh
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Orissa
Ans:
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation :
The forest cover includes all lands which have a tree canopy density of more than ten percent when projected vertically on the horizontal ground, with a minimum areal extent of one hectare. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the country. Forest area of the state constitutes 31 percent of the total area of the state. The forest area in the state constitutes about 12.44 per cent of the total forest area of India.
[16] Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the State of –
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Andhra Paradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 150 km (93 mi) north- west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala slates in South India. Mudumalai, which means 'first hills', is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India.
[17] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1911-21
Explanation :
Negative Population growth rate or decline in population can refer to the decline in population of humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population. It can be used to refer to long-term demographic trends, as in urban decay or rural flight, but it is also commonly employed to describe large reductions in population due to violence, disease, or other catastrophes. During the decade of 1911-1921, population decreased by 7 laths. Epidemics like plague, cholera, malaria and famines accounted for this decline. Plague epidemic in 1918 took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.
[18] The birthrate measures the number of births during a year per –
A.
100 population
B.
1000 population
C.
10000 population
D.
100000 population
Ans:
1000 population
Explanation :
The birth rate is typically the rate of births in a population over time. The rate of births in a population is calculated in several ways: live births from a universal registration system for births, deaths, and marriages; population counts from a census, and estimation through specialized demographic techniques. The birth rate along with mortality and migration rate are used to calculate population growth.
[19] One of the pairs not matched correctly is –
A.
Dehradun - U.P.
B.
Shimla-Himachal Pradesh
C.
Drajeeling - West Bengal
D.
Panchmarhi - M.P.
Ans:
Dehradun - U.P.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
The forest cover includes all lands which have a tree canopy density of more than ten percent when projected vertically on the horizontal ground, with a minimum areal extent of one hectare. Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest area in the country. Forest area of the state constitutes 31 percent of the total area of the state. The forest area in the state constitutes about 12.44 per cent of the total forest area of India.
[16] Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the State of –
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Andhra Paradesh
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
The Mudumalai National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, now also declared a Tiger Reserve, lies on the northwestern side of the Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), in Nilgiri District, about 150 km (93 mi) north- west of Coimbatore in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala slates in South India. Mudumalai, which means 'first hills', is one of the first wildlife sanctuaries established in India.
[17] During which decade did the population of India record a negative growth rate?
A.
1921-31
B.
1911-21
C.
1941-51
D.
1931-41
Ans:
1911-21
Explanation :
Negative Population growth rate or decline in population can refer to the decline in population of humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population. It can be used to refer to long-term demographic trends, as in urban decay or rural flight, but it is also commonly employed to describe large reductions in population due to violence, disease, or other catastrophes. During the decade of 1911-1921, population decreased by 7 laths. Epidemics like plague, cholera, malaria and famines accounted for this decline. Plague epidemic in 1918 took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.
[18] The birthrate measures the number of births during a year per –
A.
100 population
B.
1000 population
C.
10000 population
D.
100000 population
Ans:
1000 population
Explanation :
The birth rate is typically the rate of births in a population over time. The rate of births in a population is calculated in several ways: live births from a universal registration system for births, deaths, and marriages; population counts from a census, and estimation through specialized demographic techniques. The birth rate along with mortality and migration rate are used to calculate population growth.
[19] One of the pairs not matched correctly is –
A.
Dehradun - U.P.
B.
Shimla-Himachal Pradesh
C.
Drajeeling - West Bengal
D.
Panchmarhi - M.P.
Ans:
Dehradun - U.P.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
Negative Population growth rate or decline in population can refer to the decline in population of humans. It is a term usually used to describe any great reduction in a human population. It can be used to refer to long-term demographic trends, as in urban decay or rural flight, but it is also commonly employed to describe large reductions in population due to violence, disease, or other catastrophes. During the decade of 1911-1921, population decreased by 7 laths. Epidemics like plague, cholera, malaria and famines accounted for this decline. Plague epidemic in 1918 took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.
[18] The birthrate measures the number of births during a year per –
A.
100 population
B.
1000 population
C.
10000 population
D.
100000 population
Ans:
1000 population
Explanation :
The birth rate is typically the rate of births in a population over time. The rate of births in a population is calculated in several ways: live births from a universal registration system for births, deaths, and marriages; population counts from a census, and estimation through specialized demographic techniques. The birth rate along with mortality and migration rate are used to calculate population growth.
[19] One of the pairs not matched correctly is –
A.
Dehradun - U.P.
B.
Shimla-Himachal Pradesh
C.
Drajeeling - West Bengal
D.
Panchmarhi - M.P.
Ans:
Dehradun - U.P.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
Dehradun is the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of India. Located in the Garhwal region, it is 236 km north of India's capital New Delhi and is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area. Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's mightiest rivers - the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the west.
[20] Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
A.
Atomic power
B.
Thermal power
C.
Hydro power
D.
Wind power
Ans:
Thermal power
Explanation :
As per the Union Ministry of Power, thermal power (coal, gas and oil) accounts for 68.2% of power generated in India (as of 31.01.2017). India's electricity sector consumes about 72% of the coal produced in the country. Hydro power has share of 14.0%, while nuclear power contributes just 1.8% of total installed capacity. The total generation from all renewable energy sources is nearly 15% of the total electricity generation (utility and captive) in India.
[21] Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh has a –
A.
sugar mill
B.
newsprint factory
C.
steel plant
D.
heavy engineering plant
Ans:
newsprint factory
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
Nepanagar is a industrial township in Burhanpur district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Nepanagar is famous for its newspaper paper mill, Nepa Mills Limited.
[22] Which one of the following states produces about 50 per cent of the total silk textiles in India?
A.
Karnataka
B.
West Bengal
C.
Jammu and Kashmir
D.
Assam
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
India is the second largest producer of silk (after China) in the world and has the distinction of manufacturing four varieties namely, mulberry, eri, tasar and muga silks. Karnataka accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country followed by Madhya Pradesh (40.48%), Tamil Nadu (2.42%) and Punjab (1.45%).
[23] The headquarters of the Survey of India Department is located at:
A.
Jaipur
B.
Dehradun
C.
Hyderabad
D.
New Delhi
Ans:
Dehradun
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
The Survey of India is headquartered at Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand. It is India's central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Set up in 1767 to help consolidate the territories of the British East India Company, it is one of the oldest Engineering Departments of the Government of India.
[24] Which of the following states having longest coastline in India?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
Gujarat, in the northwestern region of India, has the longest coastline, covering more than 1,600 km. It accounts for 22% of total coastline of the country. Its coast is bordered by the Arabian Sea and the Gulfs of Kharnbat and Kachchh. Its coastline nurtures a diversity of habitats, especially mangroves, salt marshes, coral reefs, wetlands, and sea grasses.
[25] Kaziranga National Park is famous for –
A.
Rhinoceros
B.
Tiger
C.
Lion
D.
Crocodile
Ans:
Rhinoceros
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.
Explanation :
Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India. A World Heritage Site, the park hosts two-thirds of the world's Great One-horned Rhinoceroses. Kaziranga boasts the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2006. The park is home to large breeding populations of elephants, wild water buffalo, and swamp deer.