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This section includes 2196 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 951. |
In which of the following states is Hazira port located ? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 952. |
Chhattisgarh became state on _________. |
| A. | 1 November 2001 |
| B. | 15 November 2001 |
| C. | 4 November 2000 |
| D. | 1 November 2000 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 953. |
Ansupa lake is situated in ______. |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Manipur | |
| 954. |
In which year did the government of India approve the release of a commemorative stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the Bhakra-Nangal Dam? |
| A. | 2015 |
| B. | 2016 |
| C. | 2013 |
| D. | 2010 |
| Answer» D. 2010 | |
| 955. |
Consider the following statements:1. Most of the coal and the ferrous group of minerals in India occur in the peninsula, south of the Vindhyas.2. Peninsular India once formed part of the super-continent which included Australia, Antarctica, Africa, and South America.Which of the statements given above is /are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 956. |
Examine the following statements and select the correct option :Statement 'A': Some land area of India is situated in the northern hemisphere and some in the southern hemisphere.Statement 'B': The extension of India from north to south is approximately more than 7500 km. |
| A. | Statements 'A' and 'B' both are correct |
| B. | Statements 'A' and 'B' both are incorrect |
| C. | Statement 'A' is correct but statement 'B' is incorrect |
| D. | Statement 'A' is incorrect but statement 'B' is correct |
| Answer» C. Statement 'A' is correct but statement 'B' is incorrect | |
| 957. |
‘Gandak Project’ is the joint project of which two states? |
| A. | Bihar and Nepal |
| B. | U.P. and M.P. |
| C. | Bihar and west bengal |
| D. | Bihar and M.P. |
| Answer» B. U.P. and M.P. | |
| 958. |
According to the population census 2011, what is the population density of Uttar Pradesh state? |
| A. | 661 Per Sq. Km |
| B. | 573 Per Sq. Km |
| C. | 829 Per Sq. Km |
| D. | 785 Per Sq. Km |
| Answer» D. 785 Per Sq. Km | |
| 959. |
Identify the canal in the Kashmir region which draws water from river Lidder and irrigates the lands of Matan, Dichhanpur, Khavapura, Anantnag etc. |
| A. | Zainagir Canal |
| B. | Shakful Canal |
| C. | Babul Canal |
| D. | Martand Canal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 960. |
In India, how many sedimentary basins are there which cover an area of 3.14 million km2? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 19 |
| C. | 28 |
| D. | 26 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 961. |
Consider the following pairs:WetlandsConfluence of rivers1. Harike WetlandsConfluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej2. Keoladeo Ghana National ParkConfluence of Banas and Chambal3. Kolleru LakeConfluence of Musi and KrishnaWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 962. |
Dhauladhar Range forms part of which Himalayas? |
| A. | Lesser Himalayas |
| B. | Shiwaliks |
| C. | Purvanchals |
| D. | Greater Himalayas |
| Answer» B. Shiwaliks | |
| 963. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-I(Classification of Town)List-Il(Example)A. Industrial Town1. VishakhapatnamB. Transport Town2. BhilaiC. Mining Town3. SingrauliD. Garrison/Cantonment Town4. Ambala |
| A. | A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4 |
| B. | A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4 |
| C. | A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2 |
| D. | A - 4, B - 1, C - 3, D - 2 |
| Answer» B. A - 2, B - 3, C - 1, D - 4 | |
| 964. |
As of June 2020, which is the only city in Rajasthan with a metro network? |
| A. | Jodhpur |
| B. | Jaipur |
| C. | Bikaner |
| D. | Udaipur |
| Answer» C. Bikaner | |
| 965. |
Monsoon originates by which of the following winds in India? |
| A. | South - West winds |
| B. | South - East winds |
| C. | North - East winds |
| D. | North - West winds |
| Answer» B. South - East winds | |
| 966. |
Piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides is known as ______. |
| A. | Strait |
| B. | Lagoon |
| C. | Peninsula |
| D. | Bay |
| Answer» D. Bay | |
| 967. |
As per 2011 Census, which of the following states of India is most densely populated? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 968. |
Another name for Indira Point is _________. |
| A. | Parson point |
| B. | La-Hi-Ching |
| C. | Pygmalion point |
| D. | Both 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 969. |
Mathura Refinery, the _______ refinery of Indian oil was commissioned in 1982 with a capacity of 6.0 MMTPA to meet the demand of petroleum products in north western region of India. |
| A. | 7th |
| B. | 5th |
| C. | 6th |
| D. | 9th |
| Answer» D. 9th | |
| 970. |
According to the National Family Health Survey 3, private medical sector is the primary source of health care in India for: |
| A. | 50% households in urban areas |
| B. | 60% households in urban areas |
| C. | 70% households in urban areas |
| D. | 80% households in urban areas |
| Answer» D. 80% households in urban areas | |
| 971. |
Match the followingZoneTemperature conditionA. Torrid Zone1. Moderate TemperatureB. Temperate Zone2. Very ColdC. Frigid Zone3. Maximum Heat |
| A. | A-2, B-1, C-3 |
| B. | A-1, B-3, C-2 |
| C. | A-3, B-1, C-2 |
| D. | A-3, B-2, C-1 |
| Answer» D. A-3, B-2, C-1 | |
| 972. |
Indian Railways earn the maximum revenue from _________. |
| A. | Monthly season tickets |
| B. | AC Train travellers |
| C. | freight |
| D. | fine on ticketless travellers |
| Answer» D. fine on ticketless travellers | |
| 973. |
In which year did the census begin in India in a regular and scientific manner? |
| A. | 1861 |
| B. | 1871 |
| C. | 1881 |
| D. | 1891 |
| Answer» D. 1891 | |
| 974. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List – I(Peak) List II(Name of Hill) A.Anaimudi 1.Nilgiri B.Doddabetta 2.Satpura C.Dhupgarh 3.Aravali D.Guru Shikhar 4.Annamalai |
| A. | A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4 |
| B. | A - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4 |
| C. | A - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3 |
| D. | A - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3 |
| Answer» D. A - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3 | |
| 975. |
Deendayal Port is located at |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Goa |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 976. |
Black soil is ideal for the cultivation of which of these crops? |
| A. | Sugarcane |
| B. | Wheat |
| C. | Cotton |
| D. | Paddy |
| Answer» D. Paddy | |
| 977. |
In Tibet, the Brahamaputra river is known as: |
| A. | Tsangpo |
| B. | Debung |
| C. | Lohit |
| D. | Dihang |
| Answer» B. Debung | |
| 978. |
______ is the longest tributary of River Narmada. |
| A. | Dudhi |
| B. | Tawa |
| C. | Kotar |
| D. | Hiran |
| Answer» C. Kotar | |
| 979. |
_______ is known as the Eastern Mountain Range. |
| A. | Patkai Range |
| B. | Aravalli |
| C. | Karakoram |
| D. | Shivalik |
| Answer» B. Aravalli | |
| 980. |
Consider the following States of India in terms of percentage of forest area in relation to the total area of the State:1. Karnataka2. Odisha3. Kerala4. Andhra PradeshWhich one of the following is the correct descending order? |
| A. | 1-2-4-3 |
| B. | 3-1-2-4 |
| C. | 3-2-1-4 |
| D. | 2-3-1-4 |
| Answer» D. 2-3-1-4 | |
| 981. |
Among the following religious groups, which one has recorded the highest percentage of literacy rate as per the 2011 Census? |
| A. | Christians |
| B. | Hindus |
| C. | Sikhs |
| D. | Jains |
| E. | None of the above / More than one of the above |
| Answer» E. None of the above / More than one of the above | |
| 982. |
In May 2018, bus service between which two places of India and Nepal was launched? |
| A. | Nalanda and Lumbini |
| B. | Gaya and Kathmandu |
| C. | Varanasi and vaktpur |
| D. | Ayodhya and Janakpur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 983. |
First Rajdhani Express ran between |
| A. | Mumbai - Bangalore |
| B. | Varanasi - New Delhi |
| C. | New Delhi - Chennai |
| D. | New Delhi - Howrah |
| Answer» E. | |
| 984. |
How many states in India have coastlines? |
| A. | 10 |
| B. | 9 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» C. 8 | |
| 985. |
Jobat is an irrigation canal in the river Hatni, this is a right bank tributary of _____. |
| A. | Tapti |
| B. | Narmada |
| C. | Son |
| D. | Yamuna |
| Answer» C. Son | |
| 986. |
As per 2011 Census, the urban population percentage to the total population of India was about |
| A. | 21 |
| B. | 31 |
| C. | 36 |
| D. | 40 |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» C. 36 | |
| 987. |
Jharkhand State majorly falls under which climatic region. |
| A. | Tropical Monsoon |
| B. | Tropical Wet |
| C. | Both |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Tropical Wet | |
| 988. |
Mahatma Gandhi Hydropower Project is situated on which waterfall? |
| A. | Hundru |
| B. | Pykara |
| C. | Jog |
| D. | Shivsamudram |
| Answer» D. Shivsamudram | |
| 989. |
Examine the following statements and select the correct option. :Statement 'A': Himalayan rivers cross many Himalayan ranges and the Shivalik Hills and enter into the plain area.Statement 'B': Peninsular rivers flow through the rift valleys created by faults. |
| A. | Statements 'A' and 'B' both are correct |
| B. | Statements 'A' and 'B' both are incorrect |
| C. | Statement 'A' is correct but statement 'B' is incorrect |
| D. | Statement 'A' is incorrect but statement 'B' is correct |
| Answer» B. Statements 'A' and 'B' both are incorrect | |
| 990. |
Mica mainly occur in which state(s) of India?I. JharkhandII. Andhra PradeshIII. Bihar |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 991. |
Consider the following statements regarding laterite soils of India:1. Laterite soils are generally red in color.2. Laterite soils are rich in nitrogen and potash.3. Laterite soils are well developed in Rajasthan and UP.4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well in this soil.Which of the statements given above is /are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 992. |
______ is the largest island in India. |
| A. | Ilha Grande |
| B. | Munroe Island |
| C. | The Great Nicobar Island |
| D. | Divar Island |
| Answer» D. Divar Island | |
| 993. |
Artificial application of water to the soil for the purpose of crop production is called: |
| A. | drip irrigation |
| B. | flow irrigation |
| C. | irrigation |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 994. |
Cutting and displacement of land by the action of water and wind is called ________. |
| A. | Erosion |
| B. | Fossilization |
| C. | Calibration |
| D. | Salination |
| Answer» B. Fossilization | |
| 995. |
In India, cultivation of which of the following crops is almost exclusively concentrated in southern states? |
| A. | Tea |
| B. | Bamboo |
| C. | Coffee |
| D. | Cotton |
| Answer» D. Cotton | |
| 996. |
At which of the following places does river Ganga bifurcate to form its distributary called Bhagirathi-Hooghly? |
| A. | Bardhaman |
| B. | Farakka |
| C. | Nadia |
| D. | Asansol |
| Answer» C. Nadia | |
| 997. |
As of 2019, which Indian state has the largest forest area? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. Kerala | |
| 998. |
Kalumar Peak is the highest point in _______ range. |
| A. | Vindhaya |
| B. | Satpura |
| C. | Aravalli |
| D. | Karakoram |
| Answer» B. Satpura | |
| 999. |
India is the largest producer, consumer, importer of ______. |
| A. | Pulses |
| B. | Jute |
| C. | Sugar |
| D. | Salt |
| Answer» B. Jute | |
| 1000. |
From where is the solar energy obtained? |
| A. | Sea |
| B. | Sun |
| C. | Stars |
| D. | Moon |
| Answer» C. Stars | |