GK INFOPEDIA

[1] ‘Brown Revolution’ is – A. growth of fodder industry B. growth of sea products C. growth of milk and milk products D. growth of food processing and soft drinks industries in India Ans: growth of food processing and soft drinks industries in India Explanation : Brown revolution is normally related to real estate and […]

[1] When Granite rocks get metamorphosed, they form – A. Quartzite B. Gneiss C. Marble D. Slate Ans: Gneiss Explanation : Gneiss is a high grade metamorphic rock formed by the metamorphosis of granite which is a sedimentary rock. Gneiss is typically associated with major mountain building episodes. It is often foliated (composed of layers […]

[1] The space retaining life in any form is called – A. Biomass B. Biosphere C. Lithosphere D. Hydrosphere Ans: Biosphere Explanation : The biosphere is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships, including their interaction with the elements of the litho-sphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. It is termed the zone […]

[1] Which one of the following is the highest cloud? A. Cirrus B. Stratocumulus C. Nimbostratus D. Cumulus Ans: Cirrus Explanation : Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds blown by high winds into long streamers. They are considered “high clouds” forming above 6000 m (20,000 ft). Cirrus clouds usually move across the sky from west […]

[1] Which of the following oilfields is situated in the North-eastern region of India? A. Kalol B. Ankaleshwar C. Mehsana D. Digboi Ans: Digboi Explanation : Digboi is a town and a town area committee in Tinsukia district in the north-eastern part of the state of Assam. It has the distinction of being India’s oldest […]

[1] ‘National Botanical Garden’ is located at : A. Shimla B. Kolkata C. Lucknow D. Bengaluru Ans: Kolkata Explanation : The Botanical Garden of India is located at Shibpur in Kolkata in West Bengal. The Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden or Calcutta Botanical Garden (previously known as Indian Botanic Garden) is the largest […]

[1] Tummalapalli in Andhra Pradesh has recently come on the world map for its largest – A. Uranium deposits B. Tungsten deposits C. Coal deposits D. Bauxite ore deposits Ans: Uranium deposits Explanation : Tummalapalle Mine is a uranium mine in Tumalapalli village located in Kadapa of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It has […]

[1] Where is the Headquarters of the Botanical Survey of India located? A. Lucknow B. Darjeeling C. Kolkata D. Oottaccamund Ans: Kolkata Explanation : The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) is an institution set up by the Government of India in 1887 to survey the plant resources of the Indian empire. The Botanical Survey was […]

[1] Godwin Austen is a/an – A. Inventor of Telescope B. Geologist C. Pass D. Peak Ans: Peak Explanation : Godwin Austen is a peak in Pak occupied territory. Its height is 8,611 metres. [2] Kanchenfunga is situated in – A. Nepal B. Sikkim C. West Bengal D. Himachal Pradesh Ans: Sikkim Explanation : Kanchenjunga […]

[1] The river which is used for inland waterways in India is . A. Ganga B. Cauveri C. Mahi D. Luni Ans: Ganga Explanation : India has about 14,500 km of navigable waterways, which consists of the Ganges-Bhagirathi-Hooghly rivers, the Brahmaputra, the Barak river, the rivers in Goa. the backwaters in Kerala, inland waters in […]