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| 851. |
_______ formally launched the first publicly available internet service for India in August 1995. |
| A. | VSNL |
| B. | Aircel |
| C. | Airtel |
| D. | BSNL |
| Answer» B. Aircel | |
| 852. |
Rajaji National Park is in ______. |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Uttarakhand |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 853. |
Gipmochi mountain lies between China, Bhutan and the Indian state of: |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 854. |
1. Which is/are not biotic components?I. PlantsII. RocksIII. Air |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | Both II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 855. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List- I (Aravalli Peak) List-II (District)(A) Raghunathgarh(i) Sirohi(B) Ser(ii) Sikar(C) Jarga (iii) Jaipur(D) Jaigarh iv) Dholpur |
| A. | (A) - (ii), (B) - (i), (C) - (iv), (D) - (iii) |
| B. | (A) - (i), (B) - (iii), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iv) |
| C. | (A) - (iii), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (i) |
| D. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (iii), (C) - (i), (D) - (ii) |
| Answer» B. (A) - (i), (B) - (iii), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iv) | |
| 856. |
If one plots the tank irrigation in India and superimposes it with map of well irrigation, one may find that the two are negatively related. Which of the following statements explain the phenomenon?1. Tank irrigation predates well irrigation.2. Tank irrigation is in the areas with impervious surface layers.3. Well irrigation requires sufficient groundwater reserves.4. Other forms of irrigation are not available.Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |
| 857. |
Of the total forest area of Madhya Pradesh, teak forests occupy approximately how much percentage of area? |
| A. | 17.8% |
| B. | 20.6% |
| C. | 27.8% |
| D. | 33.0% |
| Answer» B. 20.6% | |
| 858. |
Hoshngabad district is part of which division? |
| A. | Rewa |
| B. | Chambal |
| C. | Narmadapuram |
| D. | Sagar |
| Answer» D. Sagar | |
| 859. |
_______ is responsible for the generation of power in Haryana |
| A. | Haryana Electricity Reform Commission |
| B. | Haryana State Electricity Board |
| C. | Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited |
| D. | Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited |
| Answer» D. Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited | |
| 860. |
Petrolium Refineries in India mostly have |
| A. | Oilfield locations |
| B. | Port locations |
| C. | Pipelines terminal locations |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Pipelines terminal locations | |
| 861. |
Match the following:Column - I(Function)Column - II(Cities)(a) Mining town(i) Chennai(b) Commercial town(ii) Alibag(c) Cultural town(iii) Chandrapur(d) Resort town(iv) Shantiniketan |
| A. | (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (ii) |
| B. | (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii) |
| C. | (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii) |
| D. | (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i) |
| Answer» D. (a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i) | |
| 862. |
______ is an official enumeration of the population from time to time. |
| A. | Draft |
| B. | Clause |
| C. | Record |
| D. | Census |
| Answer» E. | |
| 863. |
According to the 2011 census, which of the following states has the highest population growth rate? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Uttarakhand |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 864. |
As per the 2011 Census data, in which of the following union territories the female population outnumbers the male population? |
| A. | Chandigarh |
| B. | Lakshadweep |
| C. | Andaman and Nicobar |
| D. | Puducherry |
| Answer» E. | |
| 865. |
In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?1. Tamil Nadu2. Kerala3. Karnataka4. Andhra PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 866. |
Raipur district is not from the following : |
| A. | District have maximum population |
| B. | District have maximum male population |
| C. | District have maximum nual population |
| D. | District have maximum male female ratio of population |
| Answer» E. | |
| 867. |
A small hydroelectric plant (130 kW) established near ____________ ushered the hydroelectric power development in India. |
| A. | Darjeeling (West Bengal) in 1887 |
| B. | Rawatbhata (Rajasthan) in 1896 |
| C. | Kakrapara (Gujarat) in 1809 |
| D. | Narora (Uttar Pradesh) in 1939 |
| Answer» B. Rawatbhata (Rajasthan) in 1896 | |
| 868. |
Highest peak in Nilgiri Hills is: |
| A. | Kolibetta |
| B. | Derbetta |
| C. | Rallia Hill |
| D. | Doddabetta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 869. |
Bauxite is the ore of |
| A. | Iron |
| B. | Zinc |
| C. | Tin |
| D. | Aluminium |
| Answer» E. | |
| 870. |
In which primitive tribal groups have largest population in Chhattisgarh? |
| A. | Abujhmadia |
| B. | Kamar |
| C. | Baiga |
| D. | Pahadi Korwa |
| Answer» D. Pahadi Korwa | |
| 871. |
At which of the following hills the Eastern Ghats join the Western Ghats ? |
| A. | Palani Hills |
| B. | Anaimudi Hills |
| C. | Nilgiri Hills |
| D. | Shevaroy Hills |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» D. Shevaroy Hills | |
| 872. |
Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej are tributaries of ______. |
| A. | Cauvery |
| B. | Narmada |
| C. | Brahmaputra |
| D. | Indus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 873. |
On which of the following Island India's only active volcano is situated? |
| A. | Sound lsland |
| B. | Barren Island |
| C. | Smith Island |
| D. | Belle Island |
| Answer» C. Smith Island | |
| 874. |
A ________ is a deep valley with very steep to straight sides and is almost equal in width at its top and its bottom. |
| A. | Canyon |
| B. | Relief |
| C. | Strait |
| D. | Gorge |
| Answer» E. | |
| 875. |
Millets are called 'coarse grains' and constitute mainly of |
| A. | Maize, Jowar, Pulses |
| B. | Jowar, Bajra, Ragi |
| C. | Bajra, Ragi, Paddy |
| D. | Jowar, Ragi, Groundnut |
| Answer» C. Bajra, Ragi, Paddy | |
| 876. |
A new 2800 Megawatt nuclear power plant will be set up at this place of Haryana _____________. |
| A. | Rewari |
| B. | Gorakhpur |
| C. | Jind |
| D. | Sirsa |
| Answer» C. Jind | |
| 877. |
Hachures, the artificial lines drawn on maps, give an idea about the differences in the _____ |
| A. | distance from sea |
| B. | altitude |
| C. | soil type |
| D. | Slope |
| Answer» E. | |
| 878. |
Main causes of origin of Monsoon - |
| A. | Easterly & westerly Jet |
| B. | ITCZ |
| C. | El Nino |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 879. |
In which state of India is the world’s largest basaltic meteor impact crater located? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Goa |
| D. | Tamilnadu |
| Answer» B. Kerala | |
| 880. |
In which part of Himalayas is the 'Karewa Landform found? |
| A. | North-East Himalaya |
| B. | Eastern Himalaya |
| C. | Himachal-Uttarakhand Himalaya |
| D. | Kashmir Himalaya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 881. |
Neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu are |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Karnataka |
| B. | Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra |
| C. | Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Kerala |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 882. |
Arrange the following Indian States in descending order of their geographical areas:I. RajasthanII. Tamil NaduIII. MaharashtraIV. Karnataka |
| A. | I, II, III, IV |
| B. | III, I, IV, II |
| C. | I, III, IV, II |
| D. | III, IV, I, II |
| Answer» D. III, IV, I, II | |
| 883. |
Cellulose fibers are organic pollutant mainly produced by which Industry/Industries?I. Mining IndustryII. Soap and detergent IndustryIII. Paper and Pulp Industry |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Only III |
| D. | Both II and III |
| Answer» D. Both II and III | |
| 884. |
According to India State of Forest Report – 2015, which State has highest forest cover in percentage terms? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 885. |
As per Census 2011, the female literacy rate in India was |
| A. | 60.0 percent |
| B. | 63.0 percent |
| C. | 65.5 percent |
| D. | 68.5 percent |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. 68.5 percent | |
| 886. |
________, which connects Sikkim with Tibet, was closed after the Chinese aggression on India in 1962 but was reopened in 2006 as the governments of the two countries decided to enhance their trade through land routes. |
| A. | Lanak La |
| B. | Imis La |
| C. | Pensi La |
| D. | Nathu La |
| Answer» E. | |
| 887. |
Identify the correct sequence of energy sources in terms of their heat of combustion in increasing orderA. MethaneB. Natural fats and oilsC. Dry woodD. GreenwoodChoose the correct answer from the options given below |
| A. | A, C, B, D |
| B. | D, C, B, A |
| C. | D, B, C, A |
| D. | D, C, A, B |
| Answer» C. D, B, C, A | |
| 888. |
_____ range forms the main water area for Rajasthan? |
| A. | Aravali |
| B. | Eastern Ghats |
| C. | Himalaya |
| D. | Karakoram |
| Answer» B. Eastern Ghats | |
| 889. |
Kakrapar Irrigation Project is situated on the river _______. |
| A. | Krishna |
| B. | Godavari |
| C. | Bhagirathi |
| D. | Tapi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 890. |
In 1996, a treaty regarding the sharing of the water of Ganga at Farakka was signed between India and ______. |
| A. | Pakistan |
| B. | Bangladesh |
| C. | China |
| D. | Nepal |
| Answer» C. China | |
| 891. |
Natural source of energy is ___________. |
| A. | Electricity |
| B. | Friction |
| C. | Battery |
| D. | Sun |
| Answer» E. | |
| 892. |
Match the following:DrawingCharacteristicA.Large Scale map1.Drawing drawn to scaleB.Sketch2.Gives more informationC.Plan3.Drawing drawn without scale |
| A. | B-2, C-3, A-2 |
| B. | A-2, B-3, C-1 |
| C. | C-2, B-3, A-1 |
| D. | C-2, B-1, A-3 |
| Answer» C. C-2, B-3, A-1 | |
| 893. |
In which of the following industries is mica used as a raw material? |
| A. | Iron and steel |
| B. | Glass and pottery |
| C. | Toys |
| D. | Electrical |
| Answer» E. | |
| 894. |
Delhi is located on the banks of which river? |
| A. | Yamuna |
| B. | Gomati |
| C. | Gandak |
| D. | Sarayu |
| Answer» B. Gomati | |
| 895. |
Alluvial soils are found mainly in which districts of Rajasthan? |
| A. | Kota, Baran, Jhalawar |
| B. | Bharatpur, Sawai Madhpur, Dholpur |
| C. | Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Banswara |
| D. | Sirohi, Udaipur, Rajsamand |
| Answer» B. Bharatpur, Sawai Madhpur, Dholpur | |
| 896. |
On which river is the Rengali dam constructed? |
| A. | The Salandi |
| B. | The Kolab |
| C. | The Baitarani |
| D. | The Brahmani |
| Answer» E. | |
| 897. |
India’s 'Golden Triangle' is a tourist circuit which does not connect the city of |
| A. | Jaipur |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Lucknow |
| D. | Agra |
| Answer» D. Agra | |
| 898. |
Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.Which of the following is not a feature of the Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin? |
| A. | Ox-Bow lakes dot the plain area. |
| B. | The density of population of plain area is very high. |
| C. | The delta area is covered with Mangrove forests. |
| D. | Slash and Burn agriculture is practiced in this area for land cultivation. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 899. |
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu is set up in collaboration with |
| A. | France |
| B. | Australia |
| C. | US |
| D. | Russia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 900. |
Badkhal lake is located in ______ district of Haryana. |
| A. | Faridabad |
| B. | Karnal |
| C. | Sirsa |
| D. | Hisar |
| Answer» B. Karnal | |