GK INFOPEDIA

[1] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is – A. Sal B. Pine C. Eucalyptus D. Teak Ans: Eucalyptus Explanation : Nilgiri mountains are a range of mountains with at least 24 peaks above 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), in the westernmost part of Tamil Nadu state at the junction of Karnataka and Kerala states […]

[1] Which river originates from the Amarkantak plateau? A. Narniada river B. Son river C. Betwa river D. Godavari river Ans: Narniada river Explanation : The source of the Narmada is a small bowl, known as the Narmada Kund, located at Amarkantak on the Amarkantak hill in the Anuppur District zone of eastern Madhya Pradesh. […]

[1] Which state is rich in jute? A. West Bengal B. Tamil Nadu C. Kerala D. Orissa Ans: West Bengal Explanation : Jute is one of the most important natural fibers after cotton in terms of cultivation and usage. Cultivation is dependent on the climate, season, and soil. Almost 85% of the world’s jute cultivation […]

[1] Where is the Forest Research Institute of India located? A. Dehradun B. Delhi C. Lucknow D. Bhopal Ans: Dehradun Explanation : The Forest Research Institute (FRI) is located at Dehradun in Uttarakhand. Founded as the Imperial Forest Research Institute in 1906, it is one of the oldest institutions of its kind. It is an […]

[1] The mountain range which divides the North and the South India is– A. Himalayas B. Western ghats C. Vindhyas D. Satpura Ans: Vindhyas Explanation : The Vindhya Range is considered as the traditional boundary between North India and South India. It is a complex, discontinuous chain of mountain ridges, hill ranges, and plateau escarpments […]

[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 […]

[1] Which of the following is largely used in textile industries in India? A. Cotton B. Wool C. Synthetic fibres D. Jute Ans: Cotton Explanation : Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cot- ton plants of the genus Gossypium which is most […]

[1] The Gir Forest is noted for its – A. Lion sanctuary B. Deer Park C. Tiger sanctuary D. Crocodile Park Ans: Lion sanctuary Explanation : The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary s the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persica) and is considered to be one of the most […]

[1] Bailing, mustering and shearing are some activities connected with- A. Rearing of Lama B. Cotton cultivation C. Sheep rearing D. Poultry farming Ans: Sheep rearing Explanation : The three terms are related to sheep rearing. Shearing: act of cutting wool; Bailing up: to corner the sheep physically; and Mustering: the round up of livestock […]

[1] ‘Diego Garcia’ is an island in the Ocean— A. Pacific B. Indian C. Atlantic D. Arctic Ans: Indian Explanation : Diego Garcia is a tropical, footprint-shaped coral atoll located south of the equator in the central Indian Ocean. It is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory. It lies in the Chagos Archipelago at […]