[1] With which country, India has the longest international boundary?
A.
Nepal
B.
Pakistan
C.
China
D.
Bangladesh
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096-kilometer (2,545-mile)-long international border, the fifth-longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states
[2] India recently signed land boundary agreement with which country?
A.
China
B.
Nepal
C.
Bhutan
D.
Bangladesh
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
India and Bangladesh, on 6 June 2015, signed pact to operationalise the historic Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) between both nations. The operationalisation of LBA paves the way for exchange of 162 enclaves under the control of either countries as per the 1974 pact.
[3] As per 2011 Census data, the overall sex-ratio in the country is -
A.
933
B.
940
C.
943
D.
930
Ans:
940
Explanation :
However, in some good news, the overall sex ratio at the national level has increased by 7 points since the 2001 Census to reach 940 females per 1000 male at Census 2011.
[4] As per 2011 census, among the following States, which State has the lowest child-sex ratio?
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Punjab
C.
Kerala
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
In the Census 2011, Haryana (834), Punjab (846), Jammu & Kashmir (862), Delhi (871) and Chandigarh (880) had the lowest child sex-ratios. In the period 1991-2011, child sex-ratio declined from 943 to 919, whereas the overall sex-ratio climbed up to 945 from 927.
[5] Which is the first Indian State to go wholly organic?
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Sikkim
C.
Manipur
D.
Assam
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim, in December 2015, became India's first fully organic state by implementing organic practices on around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land. Around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land was converted to certified organic land by implementing organic practices and principles as per guidelines laid down in National Programme for Organic Production.
[6] What is the source of natural energy of the hot springs at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh?
A.
Geothermal Energy
B.
Biomass Energy
C.
Thermal Energy
D.
Hydro Energy
Ans:
Geothermal Energy
Explanation :
Manikaran is famous for hot springs that are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth's crust. The water from hot springs in non-volcanic areas is heated in this manner. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
[7] Raipur is the capital of which Indian State?
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Goa
C.
Himachal Pradesh
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Chhattisgarh
Explanation :
Manikaran is famous for hot springs that are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth's crust. The water from hot springs in non-volcanic areas is heated in this manner. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
[8] Over the years, birth rate in India has and death rate has _.
A.
risen, fallen
B.
risen, risen
C.
fallen, risen
D.
fallen, fallen
Ans:
fallen, fallen
Explanation :
Both birth rate and death rate show a falling trend in India. Recent data shows that birth rate has gradually decreased in the past decade except during the years 2005 and 2007. Death rate has also fallen consistently due to drastic improvement in provision and access to better health services and living conditions. India is, at present, in late third stage of demographic transition that is marked by declining birth rate and low death rate.
[9] Which of the following border is known as Radcliffe line?
A.
India and China
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Pakistan
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Pakistan
Explanation :
The Radcliffe Line was published on 17 August 1947 as a boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan upon the Partition of India. It was named after its architect, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who, as chairman of the Border Commissions, was charged with equitably dividing 450,000 km2 of territory with 88 million people
[10] Which one of the following states does not have a railway station?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Himachal Pradesh
C.
Jammu & Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim lacks significant railway infrastructure. The closest major railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri in neighboring West Bengal. However, the New Sikkim Railway Project has been launched to connect the town of Rangpo in Sikkim with Seyoke. The project is expected to be complete by 2015.
[11] Which of the following city is situated in the farthest east?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Jablapur
C.
Hyderabad
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Lucknow is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on 26°30' & 27°10' North latitude and 80° 30' & 81°13' East longitude.
[12] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Karimganj
Explanation :
Karimganj s a town in the Karimganj District of the Indian state of Assam. Kariinganj town is located on the northern fringe of the district adjoining Bangladesh, flanked on two sides by the Kushiyara River and Longai river, Karimganj town is located just on the Bangladesh border with the river Kushiara flowing in between. One prominent feature of the place is a long and winding canal called Noti Khal meandering across the town. Karimganj became a subdivision of Sylhet District of British India in late nineteenth century.
[13] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
Rail transport is a commonly used mode of long-distance transportation in India. It is the 4th largest railway network in the world, transporting over 10 billion passengers and over 1050 million tonnes of freight annually. Its operations cover twenty eight states and three union tenitories and also provide limited service to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
[14] Which of the following cities is the new capital of Seemaandhra?
A.
Amaravati
B.
Secunderabad
C.
Vijayawada
D.
Vishakhapatnam
Ans:
Amaravati
Explanation :
Amaravati will be the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh, known as Seemandhra. It is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The foundation stone for the planned city was laid on 22 October 2015, at Uddandarayunipalem area by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
[15] Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Haryana
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy. Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are : • Rajasthan 1047 MW; • Gujarat : 1000 MW; • Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; • Maharashtra : 363 MW; • Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
[16] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.
[17] Which state of India shows the lowest population as per Census 2011?
A.
Manipur
B.
Tripura
C.
Puducherry
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.
[18] Which State has the lowest area under forests?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The total geographical area of India is 32,87,469 sq km, of which about 6,75,500 sq km—equal to 22.50 per cent—is under forests. According to the National Forest Policy (1952) about 33 per cent of the geographical area should be under forest. However, the existing forest area is much below the desired level. Madhya Pradesh with 77,265 sq km has the largest area under forests in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 68,045 sq km and Chhattisgarh with 56.448 sq. km. The rank of Orissa and Maharashtra are fourth and fifth respectively. With only 1754 sq. km, Haryana has the lowest area under forest among the states of India. In terms of percentage, Mizoram with 83 per cent of its area under forest holds the first rank, followed by Mizoram at 81 per cent and Nagaland at 80.50 per cent.
[19] Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate?
A.
Greater Mumbai
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Kochi
Ans:
Kochi
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096-kilometer (2,545-mile)-long international border, the fifth-longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states
[2] India recently signed land boundary agreement with which country?
A.
China
B.
Nepal
C.
Bhutan
D.
Bangladesh
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
India and Bangladesh, on 6 June 2015, signed pact to operationalise the historic Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) between both nations. The operationalisation of LBA paves the way for exchange of 162 enclaves under the control of either countries as per the 1974 pact.
[3] As per 2011 Census data, the overall sex-ratio in the country is -
A.
933
B.
940
C.
943
D.
930
Ans:
940
Explanation :
However, in some good news, the overall sex ratio at the national level has increased by 7 points since the 2001 Census to reach 940 females per 1000 male at Census 2011.
[4] As per 2011 census, among the following States, which State has the lowest child-sex ratio?
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Punjab
C.
Kerala
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
In the Census 2011, Haryana (834), Punjab (846), Jammu & Kashmir (862), Delhi (871) and Chandigarh (880) had the lowest child sex-ratios. In the period 1991-2011, child sex-ratio declined from 943 to 919, whereas the overall sex-ratio climbed up to 945 from 927.
[5] Which is the first Indian State to go wholly organic?
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Sikkim
C.
Manipur
D.
Assam
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim, in December 2015, became India's first fully organic state by implementing organic practices on around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land. Around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land was converted to certified organic land by implementing organic practices and principles as per guidelines laid down in National Programme for Organic Production.
[6] What is the source of natural energy of the hot springs at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh?
A.
Geothermal Energy
B.
Biomass Energy
C.
Thermal Energy
D.
Hydro Energy
Ans:
Geothermal Energy
Explanation :
Manikaran is famous for hot springs that are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth's crust. The water from hot springs in non-volcanic areas is heated in this manner. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
[7] Raipur is the capital of which Indian State?
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Goa
C.
Himachal Pradesh
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Chhattisgarh
Explanation :
Manikaran is famous for hot springs that are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth's crust. The water from hot springs in non-volcanic areas is heated in this manner. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
[8] Over the years, birth rate in India has and death rate has _.
A.
risen, fallen
B.
risen, risen
C.
fallen, risen
D.
fallen, fallen
Ans:
fallen, fallen
Explanation :
Both birth rate and death rate show a falling trend in India. Recent data shows that birth rate has gradually decreased in the past decade except during the years 2005 and 2007. Death rate has also fallen consistently due to drastic improvement in provision and access to better health services and living conditions. India is, at present, in late third stage of demographic transition that is marked by declining birth rate and low death rate.
[9] Which of the following border is known as Radcliffe line?
A.
India and China
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Pakistan
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Pakistan
Explanation :
The Radcliffe Line was published on 17 August 1947 as a boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan upon the Partition of India. It was named after its architect, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who, as chairman of the Border Commissions, was charged with equitably dividing 450,000 km2 of territory with 88 million people
[10] Which one of the following states does not have a railway station?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Himachal Pradesh
C.
Jammu & Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim lacks significant railway infrastructure. The closest major railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri in neighboring West Bengal. However, the New Sikkim Railway Project has been launched to connect the town of Rangpo in Sikkim with Seyoke. The project is expected to be complete by 2015.
[11] Which of the following city is situated in the farthest east?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Jablapur
C.
Hyderabad
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Lucknow is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on 26°30' & 27°10' North latitude and 80° 30' & 81°13' East longitude.
[12] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Karimganj
Explanation :
Karimganj s a town in the Karimganj District of the Indian state of Assam. Kariinganj town is located on the northern fringe of the district adjoining Bangladesh, flanked on two sides by the Kushiyara River and Longai river, Karimganj town is located just on the Bangladesh border with the river Kushiara flowing in between. One prominent feature of the place is a long and winding canal called Noti Khal meandering across the town. Karimganj became a subdivision of Sylhet District of British India in late nineteenth century.
[13] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
Rail transport is a commonly used mode of long-distance transportation in India. It is the 4th largest railway network in the world, transporting over 10 billion passengers and over 1050 million tonnes of freight annually. Its operations cover twenty eight states and three union tenitories and also provide limited service to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
[14] Which of the following cities is the new capital of Seemaandhra?
A.
Amaravati
B.
Secunderabad
C.
Vijayawada
D.
Vishakhapatnam
Ans:
Amaravati
Explanation :
Amaravati will be the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh, known as Seemandhra. It is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The foundation stone for the planned city was laid on 22 October 2015, at Uddandarayunipalem area by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
[15] Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Haryana
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy. Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are : • Rajasthan 1047 MW; • Gujarat : 1000 MW; • Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; • Maharashtra : 363 MW; • Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
[16] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.
[17] Which state of India shows the lowest population as per Census 2011?
A.
Manipur
B.
Tripura
C.
Puducherry
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.
[18] Which State has the lowest area under forests?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The total geographical area of India is 32,87,469 sq km, of which about 6,75,500 sq km—equal to 22.50 per cent—is under forests. According to the National Forest Policy (1952) about 33 per cent of the geographical area should be under forest. However, the existing forest area is much below the desired level. Madhya Pradesh with 77,265 sq km has the largest area under forests in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 68,045 sq km and Chhattisgarh with 56.448 sq. km. The rank of Orissa and Maharashtra are fourth and fifth respectively. With only 1754 sq. km, Haryana has the lowest area under forest among the states of India. In terms of percentage, Mizoram with 83 per cent of its area under forest holds the first rank, followed by Mizoram at 81 per cent and Nagaland at 80.50 per cent.
[19] Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate?
A.
Greater Mumbai
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Kochi
Ans:
Kochi
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
However, in some good news, the overall sex ratio at the national level has increased by 7 points since the 2001 Census to reach 940 females per 1000 male at Census 2011.
[4] As per 2011 census, among the following States, which State has the lowest child-sex ratio?
A.
Chhattisgarh
B.
Punjab
C.
Kerala
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
In the Census 2011, Haryana (834), Punjab (846), Jammu & Kashmir (862), Delhi (871) and Chandigarh (880) had the lowest child sex-ratios. In the period 1991-2011, child sex-ratio declined from 943 to 919, whereas the overall sex-ratio climbed up to 945 from 927.
[5] Which is the first Indian State to go wholly organic?
A.
Meghalaya
B.
Sikkim
C.
Manipur
D.
Assam
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim, in December 2015, became India's first fully organic state by implementing organic practices on around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land. Around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land was converted to certified organic land by implementing organic practices and principles as per guidelines laid down in National Programme for Organic Production.
[6] What is the source of natural energy of the hot springs at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh?
A.
Geothermal Energy
B.
Biomass Energy
C.
Thermal Energy
D.
Hydro Energy
Ans:
Geothermal Energy
Explanation :
Manikaran is famous for hot springs that are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth's crust. The water from hot springs in non-volcanic areas is heated in this manner. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
[7] Raipur is the capital of which Indian State?
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Goa
C.
Himachal Pradesh
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Chhattisgarh
Explanation :
Manikaran is famous for hot springs that are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth's crust. The water from hot springs in non-volcanic areas is heated in this manner. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
[8] Over the years, birth rate in India has and death rate has _.
A.
risen, fallen
B.
risen, risen
C.
fallen, risen
D.
fallen, fallen
Ans:
fallen, fallen
Explanation :
Both birth rate and death rate show a falling trend in India. Recent data shows that birth rate has gradually decreased in the past decade except during the years 2005 and 2007. Death rate has also fallen consistently due to drastic improvement in provision and access to better health services and living conditions. India is, at present, in late third stage of demographic transition that is marked by declining birth rate and low death rate.
[9] Which of the following border is known as Radcliffe line?
A.
India and China
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Pakistan
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Pakistan
Explanation :
The Radcliffe Line was published on 17 August 1947 as a boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan upon the Partition of India. It was named after its architect, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who, as chairman of the Border Commissions, was charged with equitably dividing 450,000 km2 of territory with 88 million people
[10] Which one of the following states does not have a railway station?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Himachal Pradesh
C.
Jammu & Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim lacks significant railway infrastructure. The closest major railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri in neighboring West Bengal. However, the New Sikkim Railway Project has been launched to connect the town of Rangpo in Sikkim with Seyoke. The project is expected to be complete by 2015.
[11] Which of the following city is situated in the farthest east?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Jablapur
C.
Hyderabad
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Lucknow is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on 26°30' & 27°10' North latitude and 80° 30' & 81°13' East longitude.
[12] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Karimganj
Explanation :
Karimganj s a town in the Karimganj District of the Indian state of Assam. Kariinganj town is located on the northern fringe of the district adjoining Bangladesh, flanked on two sides by the Kushiyara River and Longai river, Karimganj town is located just on the Bangladesh border with the river Kushiara flowing in between. One prominent feature of the place is a long and winding canal called Noti Khal meandering across the town. Karimganj became a subdivision of Sylhet District of British India in late nineteenth century.
[13] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
Rail transport is a commonly used mode of long-distance transportation in India. It is the 4th largest railway network in the world, transporting over 10 billion passengers and over 1050 million tonnes of freight annually. Its operations cover twenty eight states and three union tenitories and also provide limited service to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
[14] Which of the following cities is the new capital of Seemaandhra?
A.
Amaravati
B.
Secunderabad
C.
Vijayawada
D.
Vishakhapatnam
Ans:
Amaravati
Explanation :
Amaravati will be the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh, known as Seemandhra. It is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The foundation stone for the planned city was laid on 22 October 2015, at Uddandarayunipalem area by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
[15] Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Haryana
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy. Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are : • Rajasthan 1047 MW; • Gujarat : 1000 MW; • Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; • Maharashtra : 363 MW; • Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
[16] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.
[17] Which state of India shows the lowest population as per Census 2011?
A.
Manipur
B.
Tripura
C.
Puducherry
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.
[18] Which State has the lowest area under forests?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The total geographical area of India is 32,87,469 sq km, of which about 6,75,500 sq km—equal to 22.50 per cent—is under forests. According to the National Forest Policy (1952) about 33 per cent of the geographical area should be under forest. However, the existing forest area is much below the desired level. Madhya Pradesh with 77,265 sq km has the largest area under forests in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 68,045 sq km and Chhattisgarh with 56.448 sq. km. The rank of Orissa and Maharashtra are fourth and fifth respectively. With only 1754 sq. km, Haryana has the lowest area under forest among the states of India. In terms of percentage, Mizoram with 83 per cent of its area under forest holds the first rank, followed by Mizoram at 81 per cent and Nagaland at 80.50 per cent.
[19] Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate?
A.
Greater Mumbai
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Kochi
Ans:
Kochi
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
Sikkim, in December 2015, became India's first fully organic state by implementing organic practices on around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land. Around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land was converted to certified organic land by implementing organic practices and principles as per guidelines laid down in National Programme for Organic Production.
[6] What is the source of natural energy of the hot springs at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh?
A.
Geothermal Energy
B.
Biomass Energy
C.
Thermal Energy
D.
Hydro Energy
Ans:
Geothermal Energy
Explanation :
Manikaran is famous for hot springs that are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth's crust. The water from hot springs in non-volcanic areas is heated in this manner. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
[7] Raipur is the capital of which Indian State?
A.
Jharkhand
B.
Goa
C.
Himachal Pradesh
D.
Chhattisgarh
Ans:
Chhattisgarh
Explanation :
Manikaran is famous for hot springs that are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth's crust. The water from hot springs in non-volcanic areas is heated in this manner. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
[8] Over the years, birth rate in India has and death rate has _.
A.
risen, fallen
B.
risen, risen
C.
fallen, risen
D.
fallen, fallen
Ans:
fallen, fallen
Explanation :
Both birth rate and death rate show a falling trend in India. Recent data shows that birth rate has gradually decreased in the past decade except during the years 2005 and 2007. Death rate has also fallen consistently due to drastic improvement in provision and access to better health services and living conditions. India is, at present, in late third stage of demographic transition that is marked by declining birth rate and low death rate.
[9] Which of the following border is known as Radcliffe line?
A.
India and China
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Pakistan
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Pakistan
Explanation :
The Radcliffe Line was published on 17 August 1947 as a boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan upon the Partition of India. It was named after its architect, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who, as chairman of the Border Commissions, was charged with equitably dividing 450,000 km2 of territory with 88 million people
[10] Which one of the following states does not have a railway station?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Himachal Pradesh
C.
Jammu & Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim lacks significant railway infrastructure. The closest major railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri in neighboring West Bengal. However, the New Sikkim Railway Project has been launched to connect the town of Rangpo in Sikkim with Seyoke. The project is expected to be complete by 2015.
[11] Which of the following city is situated in the farthest east?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Jablapur
C.
Hyderabad
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Lucknow is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on 26°30' & 27°10' North latitude and 80° 30' & 81°13' East longitude.
[12] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Karimganj
Explanation :
Karimganj s a town in the Karimganj District of the Indian state of Assam. Kariinganj town is located on the northern fringe of the district adjoining Bangladesh, flanked on two sides by the Kushiyara River and Longai river, Karimganj town is located just on the Bangladesh border with the river Kushiara flowing in between. One prominent feature of the place is a long and winding canal called Noti Khal meandering across the town. Karimganj became a subdivision of Sylhet District of British India in late nineteenth century.
[13] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
Rail transport is a commonly used mode of long-distance transportation in India. It is the 4th largest railway network in the world, transporting over 10 billion passengers and over 1050 million tonnes of freight annually. Its operations cover twenty eight states and three union tenitories and also provide limited service to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
[14] Which of the following cities is the new capital of Seemaandhra?
A.
Amaravati
B.
Secunderabad
C.
Vijayawada
D.
Vishakhapatnam
Ans:
Amaravati
Explanation :
Amaravati will be the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh, known as Seemandhra. It is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The foundation stone for the planned city was laid on 22 October 2015, at Uddandarayunipalem area by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
[15] Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Haryana
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy. Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are : • Rajasthan 1047 MW; • Gujarat : 1000 MW; • Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; • Maharashtra : 363 MW; • Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
[16] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.
[17] Which state of India shows the lowest population as per Census 2011?
A.
Manipur
B.
Tripura
C.
Puducherry
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.
[18] Which State has the lowest area under forests?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The total geographical area of India is 32,87,469 sq km, of which about 6,75,500 sq km—equal to 22.50 per cent—is under forests. According to the National Forest Policy (1952) about 33 per cent of the geographical area should be under forest. However, the existing forest area is much below the desired level. Madhya Pradesh with 77,265 sq km has the largest area under forests in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 68,045 sq km and Chhattisgarh with 56.448 sq. km. The rank of Orissa and Maharashtra are fourth and fifth respectively. With only 1754 sq. km, Haryana has the lowest area under forest among the states of India. In terms of percentage, Mizoram with 83 per cent of its area under forest holds the first rank, followed by Mizoram at 81 per cent and Nagaland at 80.50 per cent.
[19] Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate?
A.
Greater Mumbai
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Kochi
Ans:
Kochi
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
Manikaran is famous for hot springs that are produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth's crust. The water from hot springs in non-volcanic areas is heated in this manner. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
[8] Over the years, birth rate in India has and death rate has _.
A.
risen, fallen
B.
risen, risen
C.
fallen, risen
D.
fallen, fallen
Ans:
fallen, fallen
Explanation :
Both birth rate and death rate show a falling trend in India. Recent data shows that birth rate has gradually decreased in the past decade except during the years 2005 and 2007. Death rate has also fallen consistently due to drastic improvement in provision and access to better health services and living conditions. India is, at present, in late third stage of demographic transition that is marked by declining birth rate and low death rate.
[9] Which of the following border is known as Radcliffe line?
A.
India and China
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Pakistan
D.
India and Afghanistan
Ans:
India and Pakistan
Explanation :
The Radcliffe Line was published on 17 August 1947 as a boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan upon the Partition of India. It was named after its architect, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who, as chairman of the Border Commissions, was charged with equitably dividing 450,000 km2 of territory with 88 million people
[10] Which one of the following states does not have a railway station?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Himachal Pradesh
C.
Jammu & Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim lacks significant railway infrastructure. The closest major railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri in neighboring West Bengal. However, the New Sikkim Railway Project has been launched to connect the town of Rangpo in Sikkim with Seyoke. The project is expected to be complete by 2015.
[11] Which of the following city is situated in the farthest east?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Jablapur
C.
Hyderabad
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Lucknow is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on 26°30' & 27°10' North latitude and 80° 30' & 81°13' East longitude.
[12] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Karimganj
Explanation :
Karimganj s a town in the Karimganj District of the Indian state of Assam. Kariinganj town is located on the northern fringe of the district adjoining Bangladesh, flanked on two sides by the Kushiyara River and Longai river, Karimganj town is located just on the Bangladesh border with the river Kushiara flowing in between. One prominent feature of the place is a long and winding canal called Noti Khal meandering across the town. Karimganj became a subdivision of Sylhet District of British India in late nineteenth century.
[13] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
Rail transport is a commonly used mode of long-distance transportation in India. It is the 4th largest railway network in the world, transporting over 10 billion passengers and over 1050 million tonnes of freight annually. Its operations cover twenty eight states and three union tenitories and also provide limited service to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
[14] Which of the following cities is the new capital of Seemaandhra?
A.
Amaravati
B.
Secunderabad
C.
Vijayawada
D.
Vishakhapatnam
Ans:
Amaravati
Explanation :
Amaravati will be the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh, known as Seemandhra. It is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The foundation stone for the planned city was laid on 22 October 2015, at Uddandarayunipalem area by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
[15] Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Haryana
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy. Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are : • Rajasthan 1047 MW; • Gujarat : 1000 MW; • Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; • Maharashtra : 363 MW; • Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
[16] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.
[17] Which state of India shows the lowest population as per Census 2011?
A.
Manipur
B.
Tripura
C.
Puducherry
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.
[18] Which State has the lowest area under forests?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The total geographical area of India is 32,87,469 sq km, of which about 6,75,500 sq km—equal to 22.50 per cent—is under forests. According to the National Forest Policy (1952) about 33 per cent of the geographical area should be under forest. However, the existing forest area is much below the desired level. Madhya Pradesh with 77,265 sq km has the largest area under forests in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 68,045 sq km and Chhattisgarh with 56.448 sq. km. The rank of Orissa and Maharashtra are fourth and fifth respectively. With only 1754 sq. km, Haryana has the lowest area under forest among the states of India. In terms of percentage, Mizoram with 83 per cent of its area under forest holds the first rank, followed by Mizoram at 81 per cent and Nagaland at 80.50 per cent.
[19] Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate?
A.
Greater Mumbai
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Kochi
Ans:
Kochi
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
The Radcliffe Line was published on 17 August 1947 as a boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan upon the Partition of India. It was named after its architect, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, who, as chairman of the Border Commissions, was charged with equitably dividing 450,000 km2 of territory with 88 million people
[10] Which one of the following states does not have a railway station?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Himachal Pradesh
C.
Jammu & Kashmir
D.
Nagaland
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkim lacks significant railway infrastructure. The closest major railway stations are Siliguri and New Jalpaiguri in neighboring West Bengal. However, the New Sikkim Railway Project has been launched to connect the town of Rangpo in Sikkim with Seyoke. The project is expected to be complete by 2015.
[11] Which of the following city is situated in the farthest east?
A.
Lucknow
B.
Jablapur
C.
Hyderabad
D.
Chennai
Ans:
Lucknow
Explanation :
Lucknow is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on 26°30' & 27°10' North latitude and 80° 30' & 81°13' East longitude.
[12] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Karimganj
Explanation :
Karimganj s a town in the Karimganj District of the Indian state of Assam. Kariinganj town is located on the northern fringe of the district adjoining Bangladesh, flanked on two sides by the Kushiyara River and Longai river, Karimganj town is located just on the Bangladesh border with the river Kushiara flowing in between. One prominent feature of the place is a long and winding canal called Noti Khal meandering across the town. Karimganj became a subdivision of Sylhet District of British India in late nineteenth century.
[13] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
Rail transport is a commonly used mode of long-distance transportation in India. It is the 4th largest railway network in the world, transporting over 10 billion passengers and over 1050 million tonnes of freight annually. Its operations cover twenty eight states and three union tenitories and also provide limited service to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
[14] Which of the following cities is the new capital of Seemaandhra?
A.
Amaravati
B.
Secunderabad
C.
Vijayawada
D.
Vishakhapatnam
Ans:
Amaravati
Explanation :
Amaravati will be the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh, known as Seemandhra. It is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The foundation stone for the planned city was laid on 22 October 2015, at Uddandarayunipalem area by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
[15] Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Haryana
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy. Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are : • Rajasthan 1047 MW; • Gujarat : 1000 MW; • Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; • Maharashtra : 363 MW; • Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
[16] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.
[17] Which state of India shows the lowest population as per Census 2011?
A.
Manipur
B.
Tripura
C.
Puducherry
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.
[18] Which State has the lowest area under forests?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The total geographical area of India is 32,87,469 sq km, of which about 6,75,500 sq km—equal to 22.50 per cent—is under forests. According to the National Forest Policy (1952) about 33 per cent of the geographical area should be under forest. However, the existing forest area is much below the desired level. Madhya Pradesh with 77,265 sq km has the largest area under forests in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 68,045 sq km and Chhattisgarh with 56.448 sq. km. The rank of Orissa and Maharashtra are fourth and fifth respectively. With only 1754 sq. km, Haryana has the lowest area under forest among the states of India. In terms of percentage, Mizoram with 83 per cent of its area under forest holds the first rank, followed by Mizoram at 81 per cent and Nagaland at 80.50 per cent.
[19] Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate?
A.
Greater Mumbai
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Kochi
Ans:
Kochi
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
Lucknow is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on 26°30' & 27°10' North latitude and 80° 30' & 81°13' East longitude.
[12] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Karimganj
Explanation :
Karimganj s a town in the Karimganj District of the Indian state of Assam. Kariinganj town is located on the northern fringe of the district adjoining Bangladesh, flanked on two sides by the Kushiyara River and Longai river, Karimganj town is located just on the Bangladesh border with the river Kushiara flowing in between. One prominent feature of the place is a long and winding canal called Noti Khal meandering across the town. Karimganj became a subdivision of Sylhet District of British India in late nineteenth century.
[13] The position of Indian Railways network in the world is –
A.
second
B.
third
C.
fourth
D.
fifth
Ans:
fourth
Explanation :
Rail transport is a commonly used mode of long-distance transportation in India. It is the 4th largest railway network in the world, transporting over 10 billion passengers and over 1050 million tonnes of freight annually. Its operations cover twenty eight states and three union tenitories and also provide limited service to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
[14] Which of the following cities is the new capital of Seemaandhra?
A.
Amaravati
B.
Secunderabad
C.
Vijayawada
D.
Vishakhapatnam
Ans:
Amaravati
Explanation :
Amaravati will be the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh, known as Seemandhra. It is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The foundation stone for the planned city was laid on 22 October 2015, at Uddandarayunipalem area by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
[15] Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Haryana
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy. Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are : • Rajasthan 1047 MW; • Gujarat : 1000 MW; • Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; • Maharashtra : 363 MW; • Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
[16] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.
[17] Which state of India shows the lowest population as per Census 2011?
A.
Manipur
B.
Tripura
C.
Puducherry
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.
[18] Which State has the lowest area under forests?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The total geographical area of India is 32,87,469 sq km, of which about 6,75,500 sq km—equal to 22.50 per cent—is under forests. According to the National Forest Policy (1952) about 33 per cent of the geographical area should be under forest. However, the existing forest area is much below the desired level. Madhya Pradesh with 77,265 sq km has the largest area under forests in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 68,045 sq km and Chhattisgarh with 56.448 sq. km. The rank of Orissa and Maharashtra are fourth and fifth respectively. With only 1754 sq. km, Haryana has the lowest area under forest among the states of India. In terms of percentage, Mizoram with 83 per cent of its area under forest holds the first rank, followed by Mizoram at 81 per cent and Nagaland at 80.50 per cent.
[19] Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate?
A.
Greater Mumbai
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Kochi
Ans:
Kochi
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
Rail transport is a commonly used mode of long-distance transportation in India. It is the 4th largest railway network in the world, transporting over 10 billion passengers and over 1050 million tonnes of freight annually. Its operations cover twenty eight states and three union tenitories and also provide limited service to Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
[14] Which of the following cities is the new capital of Seemaandhra?
A.
Amaravati
B.
Secunderabad
C.
Vijayawada
D.
Vishakhapatnam
Ans:
Amaravati
Explanation :
Amaravati will be the capital of residual Andhra Pradesh, known as Seemandhra. It is located on the southern banks of the Krishna river in Guntur district, within the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region. The foundation stone for the planned city was laid on 22 October 2015, at Uddandarayunipalem area by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
[15] Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Haryana
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Ans:
Rajasthan
Explanation :
According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy. Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are : • Rajasthan 1047 MW; • Gujarat : 1000 MW; • Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; • Maharashtra : 363 MW; • Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
[16] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.
[17] Which state of India shows the lowest population as per Census 2011?
A.
Manipur
B.
Tripura
C.
Puducherry
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.
[18] Which State has the lowest area under forests?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The total geographical area of India is 32,87,469 sq km, of which about 6,75,500 sq km—equal to 22.50 per cent—is under forests. According to the National Forest Policy (1952) about 33 per cent of the geographical area should be under forest. However, the existing forest area is much below the desired level. Madhya Pradesh with 77,265 sq km has the largest area under forests in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 68,045 sq km and Chhattisgarh with 56.448 sq. km. The rank of Orissa and Maharashtra are fourth and fifth respectively. With only 1754 sq. km, Haryana has the lowest area under forest among the states of India. In terms of percentage, Mizoram with 83 per cent of its area under forest holds the first rank, followed by Mizoram at 81 per cent and Nagaland at 80.50 per cent.
[19] Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate?
A.
Greater Mumbai
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Kochi
Ans:
Kochi
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
According to data released by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on June 4, 2015, Rajasthan has become number one state in the country in terms of total installed capacity of solar energy. Rajasthan with total 1,167 megawatt (MW) installed capacity has surpassed Gujarat (1000 MW) which was previous number one state in the country. Top five states in India are (in terms of installed capacity) are : • Rajasthan 1047 MW; • Gujarat : 1000 MW; • Madhya Pradesh : 563 MW; • Maharashtra : 363 MW; • Andhra Pradesh : 247 MW.
[16] Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?
A.
Delhi
B.
Chandigarh
C.
Puducherry
D.
West Bengal
Ans:
Delhi
Explanation :
While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.
[17] Which state of India shows the lowest population as per Census 2011?
A.
Manipur
B.
Tripura
C.
Puducherry
D.
Sikkim
Ans:
Sikkim
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.
[18] Which State has the lowest area under forests?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The total geographical area of India is 32,87,469 sq km, of which about 6,75,500 sq km—equal to 22.50 per cent—is under forests. According to the National Forest Policy (1952) about 33 per cent of the geographical area should be under forest. However, the existing forest area is much below the desired level. Madhya Pradesh with 77,265 sq km has the largest area under forests in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 68,045 sq km and Chhattisgarh with 56.448 sq. km. The rank of Orissa and Maharashtra are fourth and fifth respectively. With only 1754 sq. km, Haryana has the lowest area under forest among the states of India. In terms of percentage, Mizoram with 83 per cent of its area under forest holds the first rank, followed by Mizoram at 81 per cent and Nagaland at 80.50 per cent.
[19] Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate?
A.
Greater Mumbai
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Kochi
Ans:
Kochi
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.
[18] Which State has the lowest area under forests?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Haryana
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
The total geographical area of India is 32,87,469 sq km, of which about 6,75,500 sq km—equal to 22.50 per cent—is under forests. According to the National Forest Policy (1952) about 33 per cent of the geographical area should be under forest. However, the existing forest area is much below the desired level. Madhya Pradesh with 77,265 sq km has the largest area under forests in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh with 68,045 sq km and Chhattisgarh with 56.448 sq. km. The rank of Orissa and Maharashtra are fourth and fifth respectively. With only 1754 sq. km, Haryana has the lowest area under forest among the states of India. In terms of percentage, Mizoram with 83 per cent of its area under forest holds the first rank, followed by Mizoram at 81 per cent and Nagaland at 80.50 per cent.
[19] Which of the million-plus-population cities according to 1991 census, has got the highest literacy rate?
A.
Greater Mumbai
B.
Delhi
C.
Chennai
D.
Kochi
Ans:
Kochi
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
According to 1991 Census, of the million-plus-population cities, i.e. more than 10 lakhs, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kochi (94 per cent), Greater Mumbai (82 per cent), Chennai (81 per cent) and Delhi (76 per cent) respectively. According to 2011, census, the highest literacy rate was recorded of Kerala (94%) and lowest literacy rate was recorded of Bihar (61.8%).
[20] Which one of the following is the wettest place in India?
A.
Mahabaleshwar
B.
Cherrapunji
C.
Udhagamandalam
D.
Mawsynram
Ans:
Mawsynram
Explanation :
Rainfall distribution in India is uneven. Areas of Inadequate Rainfall (it implies rainfall less than 50 cm a year): There are basically two belts that receive inadequate rainfall. These belts are of small extent and some parts of these belts receive exceptionally very low rainfall, bike for instance, the Karakoram Mountains and area lying to the north of the Zanskar Himalaya range. This region is situated in the north of the Himalayas. It, therefore, receives little rainfall during the summer monsoon rainy season. Further, a little rainfall is also caused in the months of January. February and March by the westerly depressions.
[21] The South West monsoon engulfs the entire India by –
A.
5th June
B.
15th June
C.
1st July
D.
15th July
Ans:
15th July
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
Derived from the Arabic word 'mausam', monsoon implies a seasonal reversal in wind direction. These changes lead to changes in the seasonal distribution of rainfall and temperature. Although the Andaman & Nicobar Islands receive monsoon as early as mid-May, the southWest monsoon enters the subcontinent's mainland through the Kerala coast. The monsoon then gets divided into two parts: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. It normally reaches Mangalore on the west coast and Vishakhapatnam on the east coast within four days.
[22] Which one of the following regions of India is associated with pine forests?
A.
Rohikhand
B.
Bundelkhand
C.
Jharkhand
D.
Uttarakhand
Ans:
Uttarakhand
Explanation :
The Himalayan subtropical pine forests are a large subtropical coniferous forest eco-region covering portions of Bhutan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. This huge pine forest stretches for 3000 km across the lower elevations of the great Himalaya range for almost its entire length including parts of Pakistan's Punjab Province in the west through Azad Kashmir, the northern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan.
[23] In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?
A.
Lakshadweep
B.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C.
Daman and Diu
D.
Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Ans:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
The Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses a large part of the island of Great Nicobar, the largest of the Nicobar Islands in the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It incorporates two National parks of India, which were gazetted in 1992: the larger Campbell Bay National Park on the northern part of the island, and Galathea National Park in the southern interior. The reserve is home to many species of plants and animals, often endemic to the Andaman and Nicobars bio-geographic region.
[24] The first Bio-sphere Reserve in India has been established in:
A.
Kanha
B.
Nilgiri
C.
Nanda Devi
D.
Hazaribagh
Ans:
Nilgiri
Explanation :
Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve, established in 1986, is India's first and foremost biosphere reserve. It is situated in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of South India. The reserve encompasses 5,520 km in the states of Tamil Nadu (2537.6 km2), Karnataka (1527.4 km2) and Kerala (1455.4 km2). It forms an almost complete ring around the Nilgiri Plateau.
[25] Which of the following species are critically endangered?
A.
Gangetic Dolphin
B.
Forest Owlet
C.
White bellied heron
D.
The gyps Vulture
Ans:
Forest Owlet
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.
Explanation :
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change lists Forest Owlet (Heteroglaux blewitti) as one of the "critically endangered species" of India under the bird category. It is found in dry deciduous forest of South Madhya Pradesh, in north-west Maharashtra and north-central Maharashtra. It has been endangered due to logging operations, burning and cutting of trees.