[1] The production of onion is the highest in –
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Andhra Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
Amongst the onion producing countries in the world India ranks second in area and production, the first being China. Maharashtra is the leading onion producing state in India. The other major states producing onions are Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa and Karnataka. In India per hectare yield is highest in Maharashtra (21.55 MT/ha) followed by Gujarat (21.24 MT/ha), Haryana (20.37 MT/ha) and Rajasthan (15.24 MT/ha).
[2] Which of the following is not a Kharif crop?
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Wheat
Explanation :
Kharif crop refers to the planting, cultivation and harvesting of any domesticated plant sown in the rainy (monsoon) season on the Asian subcontinent. Such crops are planted for autumn harvest and may also be called the summer or monsoon crop in India and Pakistan. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains in July, during the south-west monsoon season. Examples include Millet, Paddy, etc. Rice is the main kharif crop. Other Kharif crops are sugarcane & cotton. Wheat is rabi crop.
[3] In a slanting hilly Indian terrain experiencing more than 200 cms of annual rainfall, which one of the following crops can be cultivated best?
A.
Cotton
B.
Jute
C.
Tobacco
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Well distributed rainfall ranging around 2000 mm to 5000 mm is considered suitable for successful tea plantation. The monthly average maximum temperature ranging between 28°C and 32°C during April to September, with occasional rise upto 36° - 37° C is good for the plantation. Tea is planted in flat and slightly undulating land at elevation ranging from 20 to 250 m above sea level in major part of the plains of NE India. On hill slopes of Darjeeling and South India, it is planted upto a height of 2000 m above sea level. The state of Assam is the world's largest tea-growing region. It experiences high precipitation; during the monsoon period, as much as 10 to 12 incises (250-300 mm) of rain per day.
[4] Which of the following are not grown in the Kharif season?
A.
Bajra and rice
B.
Maize and jowar
C.
Barley and mustard
D.
Jowar and rice
Ans:
Barley and mustard
Explanation :
Kharif crops refer to the planting, cultivation and harvesting of any domesticated plant sown In the rainy (monsoon) season on the Asian subcontinent. Such crops are planted for autumn harvest and may also be called the summer or monsoon crop in India and Pakistan. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains in July, during the south-west monsoon season. Common kharif crops are: millet: jowar: maize, green gram, sugarcane, pigeon pea, black gram, groundnut, sunflower, soyabean, rice, etc.
[5] The Indian Rice Research Institute is located at –
A.
Kolkata
B.
Vardhman
C.
Trivandrum
D.
Cuttack
Ans:
Cuttack
Explanation :
The Central Rice Research Institute is situated near Vidyadharpur village on the Cuttack-Paradeep Road, Orissa, India. It is one of the premier national research institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural ResearCh.
[6] Which is the leading state in mulberry sericulture?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Karnataka
C.
Kashmir
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Indian sericulture contributes four types of silk Mulberry, Tassar, Eri & Muga to the World of silk fabrics. Mulberry silk accounts for 90% of the total silk production in the country. Karnataka leads in silk textile in India as it accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country.
[7] What is the longest irrigation canal in India called?
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhand Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan. This canal enters into Haryana from Punjab near Lohgarh village of Haryana, then running in western part of district Sirsa it enters into Rajasthan near Kharakhera village of Rajasthan. The IGNP traverses seven districts of Rajasthan: Barmer, Bikaner, Churn, Hanumangarh, Jaisahner, Jodhpur, and Sriganganagar.
[8] The Cogentrix Power Project is located in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Kerala
C.
Gujarat
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
This multinational power generation company from the United States was involved in one of the eight fast-track power projects that were chosen as examples of the benefits of "reform" in the power sector. Cogentrix and Hong Kong's China Light and Power International were to set up a $1.3 billion, 1000 MW project in Karnataka.
[9] The river Brahmaputra is known as as it enters Arunachal Pradesh.
A.
Dibang
B.
Dihang
C.
Subansiri
D.
Dhansiri
Ans:
Dihang
Explanation :
With its origin in the Angsi Glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of China's Tibet Autonomous Region as the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Brahmaputra flows across southern. Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges (including the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon) and into Arunachal Pradesh (India) where it is known as Dihang or Siang.
[10] The river on which the reservoir for Indira Gandhi Canal has been built is –
A.
Sutlej
B.
Ravi
C.
Luni
D.
Jhelum
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej
[11] The longest dam in India is –
A.
Bhakra Dam
B.
Nagaluna Sagar Dam
C.
Hirakud Dam
D.
Kosi Dam
Ans:
Hirakud Dam
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej.
[12] The Siachin Glacier's melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers :
A.
Beas
B.
Sutlej
C.
Shylok
D.
Nubra
Ans:
Nubra
Explanation :
The Nubra River is a tributary of the River Shyok that originates from the Rimo Glacier, one of the tongues of Siachen Glacier. It flows through the Nubra valley in the northern part of Ladakh and then joins the Indus River in Skardu, Pakistan.
[13] Name the longest lake in India.
A.
Pangong Lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad Lake of Kerala is the longest lake in India with a length of 95.6 km. Besides, with a surface area of 2033 km2, it is the largest lake in Kerala and spans several districts of the state. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake.
[14] Day farming in India is extensively practised in –
A.
Kanara Plains
B.
Deccan Plateau
C.
Coromandal Plains
D.
Ganga Plains
Ans:
Deccan Plateau
Explanation :
Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau are seasonal and the rainfall received from retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau.
[15] Terrace farming is done –
A.
on the slope of hills
B.
in dry regions
C.
on rooftops
D.
on mountain tops
Ans:
on the slope of hills
Explanation :
In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. Graduated terrace steps are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraced fields decrease erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
[16] Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is often found in placer deposits. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. The DAE expects to gather at least a million tonnes of thorium from the beaches of Kerala and Orissa, which hold 70 per cent-plus of India's estimated monazite reserve of 18 million tonnes.
[17] The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period.
[18] The largest producer of Lignite in India is :
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and West Bengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
[19] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in –
A.
Purvanchal Ranges
B.
Karakoram Ranges
C.
Zaskar Ranges
D.
Himalaya Ranges
Ans:
Purvanchal Ranges
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
Amongst the onion producing countries in the world India ranks second in area and production, the first being China. Maharashtra is the leading onion producing state in India. The other major states producing onions are Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa and Karnataka. In India per hectare yield is highest in Maharashtra (21.55 MT/ha) followed by Gujarat (21.24 MT/ha), Haryana (20.37 MT/ha) and Rajasthan (15.24 MT/ha).
[2] Which of the following is not a Kharif crop?
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Wheat
Explanation :
Kharif crop refers to the planting, cultivation and harvesting of any domesticated plant sown in the rainy (monsoon) season on the Asian subcontinent. Such crops are planted for autumn harvest and may also be called the summer or monsoon crop in India and Pakistan. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains in July, during the south-west monsoon season. Examples include Millet, Paddy, etc. Rice is the main kharif crop. Other Kharif crops are sugarcane & cotton. Wheat is rabi crop.
[3] In a slanting hilly Indian terrain experiencing more than 200 cms of annual rainfall, which one of the following crops can be cultivated best?
A.
Cotton
B.
Jute
C.
Tobacco
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Well distributed rainfall ranging around 2000 mm to 5000 mm is considered suitable for successful tea plantation. The monthly average maximum temperature ranging between 28°C and 32°C during April to September, with occasional rise upto 36° - 37° C is good for the plantation. Tea is planted in flat and slightly undulating land at elevation ranging from 20 to 250 m above sea level in major part of the plains of NE India. On hill slopes of Darjeeling and South India, it is planted upto a height of 2000 m above sea level. The state of Assam is the world's largest tea-growing region. It experiences high precipitation; during the monsoon period, as much as 10 to 12 incises (250-300 mm) of rain per day.
[4] Which of the following are not grown in the Kharif season?
A.
Bajra and rice
B.
Maize and jowar
C.
Barley and mustard
D.
Jowar and rice
Ans:
Barley and mustard
Explanation :
Kharif crops refer to the planting, cultivation and harvesting of any domesticated plant sown In the rainy (monsoon) season on the Asian subcontinent. Such crops are planted for autumn harvest and may also be called the summer or monsoon crop in India and Pakistan. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains in July, during the south-west monsoon season. Common kharif crops are: millet: jowar: maize, green gram, sugarcane, pigeon pea, black gram, groundnut, sunflower, soyabean, rice, etc.
[5] The Indian Rice Research Institute is located at –
A.
Kolkata
B.
Vardhman
C.
Trivandrum
D.
Cuttack
Ans:
Cuttack
Explanation :
The Central Rice Research Institute is situated near Vidyadharpur village on the Cuttack-Paradeep Road, Orissa, India. It is one of the premier national research institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural ResearCh.
[6] Which is the leading state in mulberry sericulture?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Karnataka
C.
Kashmir
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Indian sericulture contributes four types of silk Mulberry, Tassar, Eri & Muga to the World of silk fabrics. Mulberry silk accounts for 90% of the total silk production in the country. Karnataka leads in silk textile in India as it accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country.
[7] What is the longest irrigation canal in India called?
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhand Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan. This canal enters into Haryana from Punjab near Lohgarh village of Haryana, then running in western part of district Sirsa it enters into Rajasthan near Kharakhera village of Rajasthan. The IGNP traverses seven districts of Rajasthan: Barmer, Bikaner, Churn, Hanumangarh, Jaisahner, Jodhpur, and Sriganganagar.
[8] The Cogentrix Power Project is located in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Kerala
C.
Gujarat
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
This multinational power generation company from the United States was involved in one of the eight fast-track power projects that were chosen as examples of the benefits of "reform" in the power sector. Cogentrix and Hong Kong's China Light and Power International were to set up a $1.3 billion, 1000 MW project in Karnataka.
[9] The river Brahmaputra is known as as it enters Arunachal Pradesh.
A.
Dibang
B.
Dihang
C.
Subansiri
D.
Dhansiri
Ans:
Dihang
Explanation :
With its origin in the Angsi Glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of China's Tibet Autonomous Region as the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Brahmaputra flows across southern. Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges (including the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon) and into Arunachal Pradesh (India) where it is known as Dihang or Siang.
[10] The river on which the reservoir for Indira Gandhi Canal has been built is –
A.
Sutlej
B.
Ravi
C.
Luni
D.
Jhelum
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej
[11] The longest dam in India is –
A.
Bhakra Dam
B.
Nagaluna Sagar Dam
C.
Hirakud Dam
D.
Kosi Dam
Ans:
Hirakud Dam
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej.
[12] The Siachin Glacier's melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers :
A.
Beas
B.
Sutlej
C.
Shylok
D.
Nubra
Ans:
Nubra
Explanation :
The Nubra River is a tributary of the River Shyok that originates from the Rimo Glacier, one of the tongues of Siachen Glacier. It flows through the Nubra valley in the northern part of Ladakh and then joins the Indus River in Skardu, Pakistan.
[13] Name the longest lake in India.
A.
Pangong Lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad Lake of Kerala is the longest lake in India with a length of 95.6 km. Besides, with a surface area of 2033 km2, it is the largest lake in Kerala and spans several districts of the state. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake.
[14] Day farming in India is extensively practised in –
A.
Kanara Plains
B.
Deccan Plateau
C.
Coromandal Plains
D.
Ganga Plains
Ans:
Deccan Plateau
Explanation :
Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau are seasonal and the rainfall received from retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau.
[15] Terrace farming is done –
A.
on the slope of hills
B.
in dry regions
C.
on rooftops
D.
on mountain tops
Ans:
on the slope of hills
Explanation :
In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. Graduated terrace steps are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraced fields decrease erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
[16] Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is often found in placer deposits. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. The DAE expects to gather at least a million tonnes of thorium from the beaches of Kerala and Orissa, which hold 70 per cent-plus of India's estimated monazite reserve of 18 million tonnes.
[17] The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period.
[18] The largest producer of Lignite in India is :
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and West Bengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
[19] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in –
A.
Purvanchal Ranges
B.
Karakoram Ranges
C.
Zaskar Ranges
D.
Himalaya Ranges
Ans:
Purvanchal Ranges
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
Well distributed rainfall ranging around 2000 mm to 5000 mm is considered suitable for successful tea plantation. The monthly average maximum temperature ranging between 28°C and 32°C during April to September, with occasional rise upto 36° - 37° C is good for the plantation. Tea is planted in flat and slightly undulating land at elevation ranging from 20 to 250 m above sea level in major part of the plains of NE India. On hill slopes of Darjeeling and South India, it is planted upto a height of 2000 m above sea level. The state of Assam is the world's largest tea-growing region. It experiences high precipitation; during the monsoon period, as much as 10 to 12 incises (250-300 mm) of rain per day.
[4] Which of the following are not grown in the Kharif season?
A.
Bajra and rice
B.
Maize and jowar
C.
Barley and mustard
D.
Jowar and rice
Ans:
Barley and mustard
Explanation :
Kharif crops refer to the planting, cultivation and harvesting of any domesticated plant sown In the rainy (monsoon) season on the Asian subcontinent. Such crops are planted for autumn harvest and may also be called the summer or monsoon crop in India and Pakistan. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains in July, during the south-west monsoon season. Common kharif crops are: millet: jowar: maize, green gram, sugarcane, pigeon pea, black gram, groundnut, sunflower, soyabean, rice, etc.
[5] The Indian Rice Research Institute is located at –
A.
Kolkata
B.
Vardhman
C.
Trivandrum
D.
Cuttack
Ans:
Cuttack
Explanation :
The Central Rice Research Institute is situated near Vidyadharpur village on the Cuttack-Paradeep Road, Orissa, India. It is one of the premier national research institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural ResearCh.
[6] Which is the leading state in mulberry sericulture?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Karnataka
C.
Kashmir
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Indian sericulture contributes four types of silk Mulberry, Tassar, Eri & Muga to the World of silk fabrics. Mulberry silk accounts for 90% of the total silk production in the country. Karnataka leads in silk textile in India as it accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country.
[7] What is the longest irrigation canal in India called?
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhand Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan. This canal enters into Haryana from Punjab near Lohgarh village of Haryana, then running in western part of district Sirsa it enters into Rajasthan near Kharakhera village of Rajasthan. The IGNP traverses seven districts of Rajasthan: Barmer, Bikaner, Churn, Hanumangarh, Jaisahner, Jodhpur, and Sriganganagar.
[8] The Cogentrix Power Project is located in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Kerala
C.
Gujarat
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
This multinational power generation company from the United States was involved in one of the eight fast-track power projects that were chosen as examples of the benefits of "reform" in the power sector. Cogentrix and Hong Kong's China Light and Power International were to set up a $1.3 billion, 1000 MW project in Karnataka.
[9] The river Brahmaputra is known as as it enters Arunachal Pradesh.
A.
Dibang
B.
Dihang
C.
Subansiri
D.
Dhansiri
Ans:
Dihang
Explanation :
With its origin in the Angsi Glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of China's Tibet Autonomous Region as the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Brahmaputra flows across southern. Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges (including the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon) and into Arunachal Pradesh (India) where it is known as Dihang or Siang.
[10] The river on which the reservoir for Indira Gandhi Canal has been built is –
A.
Sutlej
B.
Ravi
C.
Luni
D.
Jhelum
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej
[11] The longest dam in India is –
A.
Bhakra Dam
B.
Nagaluna Sagar Dam
C.
Hirakud Dam
D.
Kosi Dam
Ans:
Hirakud Dam
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej.
[12] The Siachin Glacier's melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers :
A.
Beas
B.
Sutlej
C.
Shylok
D.
Nubra
Ans:
Nubra
Explanation :
The Nubra River is a tributary of the River Shyok that originates from the Rimo Glacier, one of the tongues of Siachen Glacier. It flows through the Nubra valley in the northern part of Ladakh and then joins the Indus River in Skardu, Pakistan.
[13] Name the longest lake in India.
A.
Pangong Lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad Lake of Kerala is the longest lake in India with a length of 95.6 km. Besides, with a surface area of 2033 km2, it is the largest lake in Kerala and spans several districts of the state. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake.
[14] Day farming in India is extensively practised in –
A.
Kanara Plains
B.
Deccan Plateau
C.
Coromandal Plains
D.
Ganga Plains
Ans:
Deccan Plateau
Explanation :
Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau are seasonal and the rainfall received from retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau.
[15] Terrace farming is done –
A.
on the slope of hills
B.
in dry regions
C.
on rooftops
D.
on mountain tops
Ans:
on the slope of hills
Explanation :
In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. Graduated terrace steps are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraced fields decrease erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
[16] Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is often found in placer deposits. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. The DAE expects to gather at least a million tonnes of thorium from the beaches of Kerala and Orissa, which hold 70 per cent-plus of India's estimated monazite reserve of 18 million tonnes.
[17] The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period.
[18] The largest producer of Lignite in India is :
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and West Bengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
[19] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in –
A.
Purvanchal Ranges
B.
Karakoram Ranges
C.
Zaskar Ranges
D.
Himalaya Ranges
Ans:
Purvanchal Ranges
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
The Central Rice Research Institute is situated near Vidyadharpur village on the Cuttack-Paradeep Road, Orissa, India. It is one of the premier national research institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural ResearCh.
[6] Which is the leading state in mulberry sericulture?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Karnataka
C.
Kashmir
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Indian sericulture contributes four types of silk Mulberry, Tassar, Eri & Muga to the World of silk fabrics. Mulberry silk accounts for 90% of the total silk production in the country. Karnataka leads in silk textile in India as it accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country.
[7] What is the longest irrigation canal in India called?
A.
Yamuna Canal
B.
Sirhand Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan. This canal enters into Haryana from Punjab near Lohgarh village of Haryana, then running in western part of district Sirsa it enters into Rajasthan near Kharakhera village of Rajasthan. The IGNP traverses seven districts of Rajasthan: Barmer, Bikaner, Churn, Hanumangarh, Jaisahner, Jodhpur, and Sriganganagar.
[8] The Cogentrix Power Project is located in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Kerala
C.
Gujarat
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
This multinational power generation company from the United States was involved in one of the eight fast-track power projects that were chosen as examples of the benefits of "reform" in the power sector. Cogentrix and Hong Kong's China Light and Power International were to set up a $1.3 billion, 1000 MW project in Karnataka.
[9] The river Brahmaputra is known as as it enters Arunachal Pradesh.
A.
Dibang
B.
Dihang
C.
Subansiri
D.
Dhansiri
Ans:
Dihang
Explanation :
With its origin in the Angsi Glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of China's Tibet Autonomous Region as the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Brahmaputra flows across southern. Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges (including the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon) and into Arunachal Pradesh (India) where it is known as Dihang or Siang.
[10] The river on which the reservoir for Indira Gandhi Canal has been built is –
A.
Sutlej
B.
Ravi
C.
Luni
D.
Jhelum
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej
[11] The longest dam in India is –
A.
Bhakra Dam
B.
Nagaluna Sagar Dam
C.
Hirakud Dam
D.
Kosi Dam
Ans:
Hirakud Dam
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej.
[12] The Siachin Glacier's melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers :
A.
Beas
B.
Sutlej
C.
Shylok
D.
Nubra
Ans:
Nubra
Explanation :
The Nubra River is a tributary of the River Shyok that originates from the Rimo Glacier, one of the tongues of Siachen Glacier. It flows through the Nubra valley in the northern part of Ladakh and then joins the Indus River in Skardu, Pakistan.
[13] Name the longest lake in India.
A.
Pangong Lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad Lake of Kerala is the longest lake in India with a length of 95.6 km. Besides, with a surface area of 2033 km2, it is the largest lake in Kerala and spans several districts of the state. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake.
[14] Day farming in India is extensively practised in –
A.
Kanara Plains
B.
Deccan Plateau
C.
Coromandal Plains
D.
Ganga Plains
Ans:
Deccan Plateau
Explanation :
Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau are seasonal and the rainfall received from retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau.
[15] Terrace farming is done –
A.
on the slope of hills
B.
in dry regions
C.
on rooftops
D.
on mountain tops
Ans:
on the slope of hills
Explanation :
In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. Graduated terrace steps are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraced fields decrease erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
[16] Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is often found in placer deposits. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. The DAE expects to gather at least a million tonnes of thorium from the beaches of Kerala and Orissa, which hold 70 per cent-plus of India's estimated monazite reserve of 18 million tonnes.
[17] The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period.
[18] The largest producer of Lignite in India is :
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and West Bengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
[19] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in –
A.
Purvanchal Ranges
B.
Karakoram Ranges
C.
Zaskar Ranges
D.
Himalaya Ranges
Ans:
Purvanchal Ranges
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan. This canal enters into Haryana from Punjab near Lohgarh village of Haryana, then running in western part of district Sirsa it enters into Rajasthan near Kharakhera village of Rajasthan. The IGNP traverses seven districts of Rajasthan: Barmer, Bikaner, Churn, Hanumangarh, Jaisahner, Jodhpur, and Sriganganagar.
[8] The Cogentrix Power Project is located in –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Kerala
C.
Gujarat
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
This multinational power generation company from the United States was involved in one of the eight fast-track power projects that were chosen as examples of the benefits of "reform" in the power sector. Cogentrix and Hong Kong's China Light and Power International were to set up a $1.3 billion, 1000 MW project in Karnataka.
[9] The river Brahmaputra is known as as it enters Arunachal Pradesh.
A.
Dibang
B.
Dihang
C.
Subansiri
D.
Dhansiri
Ans:
Dihang
Explanation :
With its origin in the Angsi Glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of China's Tibet Autonomous Region as the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Brahmaputra flows across southern. Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges (including the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon) and into Arunachal Pradesh (India) where it is known as Dihang or Siang.
[10] The river on which the reservoir for Indira Gandhi Canal has been built is –
A.
Sutlej
B.
Ravi
C.
Luni
D.
Jhelum
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej
[11] The longest dam in India is –
A.
Bhakra Dam
B.
Nagaluna Sagar Dam
C.
Hirakud Dam
D.
Kosi Dam
Ans:
Hirakud Dam
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej.
[12] The Siachin Glacier's melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers :
A.
Beas
B.
Sutlej
C.
Shylok
D.
Nubra
Ans:
Nubra
Explanation :
The Nubra River is a tributary of the River Shyok that originates from the Rimo Glacier, one of the tongues of Siachen Glacier. It flows through the Nubra valley in the northern part of Ladakh and then joins the Indus River in Skardu, Pakistan.
[13] Name the longest lake in India.
A.
Pangong Lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad Lake of Kerala is the longest lake in India with a length of 95.6 km. Besides, with a surface area of 2033 km2, it is the largest lake in Kerala and spans several districts of the state. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake.
[14] Day farming in India is extensively practised in –
A.
Kanara Plains
B.
Deccan Plateau
C.
Coromandal Plains
D.
Ganga Plains
Ans:
Deccan Plateau
Explanation :
Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau are seasonal and the rainfall received from retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau.
[15] Terrace farming is done –
A.
on the slope of hills
B.
in dry regions
C.
on rooftops
D.
on mountain tops
Ans:
on the slope of hills
Explanation :
In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. Graduated terrace steps are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraced fields decrease erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
[16] Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is often found in placer deposits. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. The DAE expects to gather at least a million tonnes of thorium from the beaches of Kerala and Orissa, which hold 70 per cent-plus of India's estimated monazite reserve of 18 million tonnes.
[17] The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period.
[18] The largest producer of Lignite in India is :
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and West Bengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
[19] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in –
A.
Purvanchal Ranges
B.
Karakoram Ranges
C.
Zaskar Ranges
D.
Himalaya Ranges
Ans:
Purvanchal Ranges
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
With its origin in the Angsi Glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of China's Tibet Autonomous Region as the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Brahmaputra flows across southern. Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges (including the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon) and into Arunachal Pradesh (India) where it is known as Dihang or Siang.
[10] The river on which the reservoir for Indira Gandhi Canal has been built is –
A.
Sutlej
B.
Ravi
C.
Luni
D.
Jhelum
Ans:
Sutlej
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej
[11] The longest dam in India is –
A.
Bhakra Dam
B.
Nagaluna Sagar Dam
C.
Hirakud Dam
D.
Kosi Dam
Ans:
Hirakud Dam
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej.
[12] The Siachin Glacier's melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers :
A.
Beas
B.
Sutlej
C.
Shylok
D.
Nubra
Ans:
Nubra
Explanation :
The Nubra River is a tributary of the River Shyok that originates from the Rimo Glacier, one of the tongues of Siachen Glacier. It flows through the Nubra valley in the northern part of Ladakh and then joins the Indus River in Skardu, Pakistan.
[13] Name the longest lake in India.
A.
Pangong Lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad Lake of Kerala is the longest lake in India with a length of 95.6 km. Besides, with a surface area of 2033 km2, it is the largest lake in Kerala and spans several districts of the state. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake.
[14] Day farming in India is extensively practised in –
A.
Kanara Plains
B.
Deccan Plateau
C.
Coromandal Plains
D.
Ganga Plains
Ans:
Deccan Plateau
Explanation :
Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau are seasonal and the rainfall received from retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau.
[15] Terrace farming is done –
A.
on the slope of hills
B.
in dry regions
C.
on rooftops
D.
on mountain tops
Ans:
on the slope of hills
Explanation :
In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. Graduated terrace steps are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraced fields decrease erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
[16] Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is often found in placer deposits. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. The DAE expects to gather at least a million tonnes of thorium from the beaches of Kerala and Orissa, which hold 70 per cent-plus of India's estimated monazite reserve of 18 million tonnes.
[17] The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period.
[18] The largest producer of Lignite in India is :
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and West Bengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
[19] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in –
A.
Purvanchal Ranges
B.
Karakoram Ranges
C.
Zaskar Ranges
D.
Himalaya Ranges
Ans:
Purvanchal Ranges
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej.
[12] The Siachin Glacier's melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers :
A.
Beas
B.
Sutlej
C.
Shylok
D.
Nubra
Ans:
Nubra
Explanation :
The Nubra River is a tributary of the River Shyok that originates from the Rimo Glacier, one of the tongues of Siachen Glacier. It flows through the Nubra valley in the northern part of Ladakh and then joins the Indus River in Skardu, Pakistan.
[13] Name the longest lake in India.
A.
Pangong Lake
B.
Pulicat Lake
C.
Kolleru Lake
D.
Vembanad Lake
Ans:
Vembanad Lake
Explanation :
Vembanad Lake of Kerala is the longest lake in India with a length of 95.6 km. Besides, with a surface area of 2033 km2, it is the largest lake in Kerala and spans several districts of the state. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake.
[14] Day farming in India is extensively practised in –
A.
Kanara Plains
B.
Deccan Plateau
C.
Coromandal Plains
D.
Ganga Plains
Ans:
Deccan Plateau
Explanation :
Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau are seasonal and the rainfall received from retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau.
[15] Terrace farming is done –
A.
on the slope of hills
B.
in dry regions
C.
on rooftops
D.
on mountain tops
Ans:
on the slope of hills
Explanation :
In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. Graduated terrace steps are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraced fields decrease erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
[16] Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is often found in placer deposits. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. The DAE expects to gather at least a million tonnes of thorium from the beaches of Kerala and Orissa, which hold 70 per cent-plus of India's estimated monazite reserve of 18 million tonnes.
[17] The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period.
[18] The largest producer of Lignite in India is :
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and West Bengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
[19] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in –
A.
Purvanchal Ranges
B.
Karakoram Ranges
C.
Zaskar Ranges
D.
Himalaya Ranges
Ans:
Purvanchal Ranges
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
Vembanad Lake of Kerala is the longest lake in India with a length of 95.6 km. Besides, with a surface area of 2033 km2, it is the largest lake in Kerala and spans several districts of the state. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake.
[14] Day farming in India is extensively practised in –
A.
Kanara Plains
B.
Deccan Plateau
C.
Coromandal Plains
D.
Ganga Plains
Ans:
Deccan Plateau
Explanation :
Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau are seasonal and the rainfall received from retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau.
[15] Terrace farming is done –
A.
on the slope of hills
B.
in dry regions
C.
on rooftops
D.
on mountain tops
Ans:
on the slope of hills
Explanation :
In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. Graduated terrace steps are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraced fields decrease erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
[16] Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is often found in placer deposits. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. The DAE expects to gather at least a million tonnes of thorium from the beaches of Kerala and Orissa, which hold 70 per cent-plus of India's estimated monazite reserve of 18 million tonnes.
[17] The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period.
[18] The largest producer of Lignite in India is :
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and West Bengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
[19] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in –
A.
Purvanchal Ranges
B.
Karakoram Ranges
C.
Zaskar Ranges
D.
Himalaya Ranges
Ans:
Purvanchal Ranges
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. Graduated terrace steps are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraced fields decrease erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice.
[16] Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content?
A.
Kerala
B.
Karnataka
C.
Gujarat
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Kerala
Explanation :
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is often found in placer deposits. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. The DAE expects to gather at least a million tonnes of thorium from the beaches of Kerala and Orissa, which hold 70 per cent-plus of India's estimated monazite reserve of 18 million tonnes.
[17] The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of –
A.
Karnataka
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period.
[18] The largest producer of Lignite in India is :
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and West Bengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
[19] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in –
A.
Purvanchal Ranges
B.
Karakoram Ranges
C.
Zaskar Ranges
D.
Himalaya Ranges
Ans:
Purvanchal Ranges
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period.
[18] The largest producer of Lignite in India is :
A.
Kerala
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Tamil Nadu
Explanation :
State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and West Bengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
[19] Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in –
A.
Purvanchal Ranges
B.
Karakoram Ranges
C.
Zaskar Ranges
D.
Himalaya Ranges
Ans:
Purvanchal Ranges
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass.
[20] Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India?
A.
Arakan Yoma
B.
Sulainian
C.
Salt Range
D.
Pir Panjal
Ans:
Pir Panjal
Explanation :
The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
[21] In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the—
A.
Chhota Nagpur plateau
B.
Malawa plateau
C.
Deccan plateau
D.
Vindhyan Range
Ans:
Chhota Nagpur plateau
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
[22] In which state is Jog Falls located?
A.
Kerala
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Karnataka
D.
Tamil Nadu
Ans:
Karnataka
Explanation :
Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan.
[23] Zojila pass connects :
A.
Nepal and Tibet
B.
Leh and Kargil
C.
Leh and Srinagar
D.
Kashmir and Tibet
Ans:
Leh and Srinagar
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar.
[24] Palk Strait is situated between –
A.
India and Pakistan
B.
India and Bangladesh
C.
India and Sri Lanka
D.
India and Myanmar
Ans:
India and Sri Lanka
Explanation :
The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763.
[25] To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park-
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Gulf of Kutch
C.
Lakshadweep Islands
D.
Gulf of Mannar
Ans:
Gulf of Kutch
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.
Explanation :
The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.