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1801.

Jhum cultivation refers to ________.

A. Terrace farming
B. Step farming
C. Shifting agriculture
D. Jamun cultivation
Answer» D. Jamun cultivation
1802.

'Golden Quadrilateral' is related to:

A. Road network
B. Airport development
C. Railway lines network
D. Water route network
Answer» B. Airport development
1803.

Banaras is located on the banks of which river?

A. Ganga
B. Yamuna
C. Saraswati
D. Narmada
Answer» B. Yamuna
1804.

In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?

A. The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics
B. The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas
C. The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines
D. It is a source of high quality biodiesel
Answer» C. The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of anti-histamines
1805.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a Union Territory of India. What is the number of islands in Nicobar?

A. 9
B. 19
C. 204
D. 300
Answer» E.
1806.

Metro rail was started in Kolkata in

A. 1984
B. 1986
C. 1988
D. 1989
Answer» B. 1986
1807.

'Dhokla' is a delicacy of which state of India?

A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra
Answer» B. Odisha
1808.

On which of the following date, summer solstice is observed in Northern Hemisphere?

A. 21st June
B. 5th August
C. 18th July
D. 19th December
Answer» B. 5th August
1809.

Among the following States which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with a minimum cost of production, and can develop an export-oriented industry in this field?

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh
1810.

Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet at

A. Vishnu Prayag
B. Dev Prayag
C. Karna Prayag
D. Badrinath
Answer» C. Karna Prayag
1811.

Consider the following pairs:GlacierRiver1. BandarpunchYamuna2. Bara ShigriChenab3. MilamMandakini4. SiachenNubra5. ZemuManasWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 2 and 5
D. 3 and 5
Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4
1812.

Haryana has ______ districts as on 2017-18

A. 22
B. 25
C. 24
D. 28
Answer» B. 25
1813.

By percentage, which of the following gases is less than the rest in the earth's atmosphere?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Argon
C. Oxygen
D. Nitrogen
Answer» B. Argon
1814.

Example of Inland Drainage River is

A. Mahi
B. Ghaggar
C. Narmada
D. Krishna
Answer» C. Narmada
1815.

According to World Wide Fund, which of the following river of India is one of the ten most endangered rivers in the world?

A. River Jamuna
B. River Ganges
C. River Brahmaputra
D. River Godavari
Answer» C. River Brahmaputra
1816.

In which part of Himalayas do we find the Karewa formation, a unique type of soil formation?

A. North - eastern Himalayas
B. Eastern Himalayas
C. Himachal - Uttarakhand Himalayas
D. Kashmir Himalayas
Answer» E.
1817.

In which coast does rainfall occur during winter?

A. Coromandal
B. Odhisha
C. Konkan
D. Malabar
Answer» B. Odhisha
1818.

Choose the correct statements(s) :Statement I :Wild water buffalo is majorly found in North-Eastern and Central India.Statement II :The Indian landscape is home to more than 85% of the Wild water buffalo population.Choose the correct option:

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II
1819.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-I(River Basin)List-II(Town)A. Bhagirathi1. LansdowneB. Alaknanda2. Narendra NagarC. Nayar3. UttarkashiD. Ganga4. Pauri

A. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
B. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
C. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
D. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Answer» C. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
1820.

In which state is the kynrem Falls situated ?

A. Kerala
B. Assam
C. Mizoram
D. Meghalaya
Answer» E.
1821.

______ dam is built on Beas River.

A. Bhakhra Nangal
B. Thein
C. Shahpur Kandi
D. Pong
Answer» E.
1822.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List – I(Tribes)List – II(Location)A. Jarawas1. Uttar PradeshB. Kukkis2. Madhya PradeshC. Tharus3. ManipurD. Gonds4. Andaman and Nicobar

A. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
B. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
D. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
Answer» C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
1823.

As per 2011 census the literacy rate of males and females respectively in India is

A. 82.14% and 65.46%
B. 75.50% and 65.46%
C. 50% and 40%
D. None of the above
Answer» B. 75.50% and 65.46%
1824.

Lipulekh Pass is in which state of India

A. Assam
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer» D. Jammu and Kashmir
1825.

Assertion (A): The rivers of the West Coast of India do not form the delta.Reason (R): They flow through short courses on relatively harder rocks.Choose the correct option using the codes given below:

A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but, (R) is the not correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true but (R) is not false
D. (A) is false but (R) is correct
Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but, (R) is the not correct explanation of (A)
1826.

Nepanagar is famous for which of the following industries?

A. Fertilizer
B. Sugar
C. Newsprint
D. Woolen cloth
Answer» D. Woolen cloth
1827.

How many states does India have?

A. 28
B. 19
C. 25
D. None of the above
Answer» B. 19
1828.

Jamni is a river which originates in

A. Sagar
B. Ujjain
C. Rewa
D. Betul
Answer» B. Ujjain
1829.

In which of the following countries, the rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna merge on a giant floodplain?

A. Bangladesh
B. India
C. Japan
D. Tibet
Answer» B. India
1830.

Bangladesh has a land border withA. Only IndiaB. India and MyanmarC. India and BhutanD. India and China

A. C
B. A
C. B
D. D
Answer» D. D
1831.

Kalakot Thermal Power Station is located in which Indian state?

A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. Gujarat
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer» E.
1832.

Berach River, a southern-side tributary of Banas River, originates from the hills in which of the following districts of Rajasthan?

A. Jaisalmer
B. Udaipur
C. Bikaner
D. Bharatpur
Answer» C. Bikaner
1833.

​Which of the following rivers flows through Tiruttani a famous pilgrimage place of South India?

A. Vaigai
B. Kaveri
C. Nandi
D. Palar
Answer» D. Palar
1834.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List – I(Mountain Pass)List – II(State)(A) Manaa(i) Sikkim(B) Nathula(ii) Jammu & Kashmir(C) Zozila(iii) Himachal Pradesh(D) Sipki La(iv) Uttarakhand

A. (A) - (2), (B) - (3), (C) - (1), (D) - (4)
B. (A) - (4), (B) - (3), (C) - (2), (D) - (1)
C. (A) - (4), (B) - (1), (C) - (2), (D) - (3)
D. (A) - (4), (B) - (1), (C) - (3), (D) - (2)
Answer» D. (A) - (4), (B) - (1), (C) - (3), (D) - (2)
1835.

Alphonso is variety of ________.

A. Guava
B. Cherry
C. Peach
D. Mango
Answer» E.
1836.

Chumbi Valley is on the boundary of ______________.

A. Sikkim - Bhutan
B. Nepal - Sikkim
C. Bihar - Nepal
D. Assam - Bangladesh
Answer» B. Nepal - Sikkim
1837.

On which river is the Hirakud Dam built ?

A. Ganga
B. Narmada
C. Kaveri
D. Mahanadi
Answer» E.
1838.

Lake Victoria is located in which of these continents?

A. Asia
B. Africa
C. Australia
D. Antarctica
Answer» C. Australia
1839.

Consider the following statements regarding Khardung La Pass.1. It is the highest motorable pass in India.2. It is the gateway to the Nubra and Shyok Valleys.3. It is situated to the North of Mount Godin-AustenWhich of these statements given above is/are correct?

A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 1
C. Only 2
D. Only2 and 3
Answer» B. Only 1
1840.

Delhi is located on the banks of river _______.

A. Yamuna
B. Kosi
C. Gangotri
D. Yamunotri
Answer» B. Kosi
1841.

Arrange the following States in descending order of their forest area, according to forest survey report 2009:a. Arunachal Pradeshb. Maharashtrac. Madhya Pradeshd. Chattisgarh

A. c, d, a, b
B. a, c, d, b
C. d, c, b, a
D. c, a, d, b
Answer» E.
1842.

Rajasthan is spread over approximately what percentage of the area of India?

A. 18.3%
B. 10.4%
C. 22.5%
D. 16.4%
Answer» C. 22.5%
1843.

‘Majuli’, the river island, is located in which one of the following rivers?

A. Jamuna
B. Padma
C. Ganga
D. Brahmaputra
Answer» E.
1844.

India shares land border with ________ countries.

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Seven
Answer» E.
1845.

In what units latitudes are measured?

A. Radian
B. Steradian
C. Degree
D. Decimal
Answer» D. Decimal
1846.

______ is the only active volcano in India.

A. Long Island
B. Rangat Island
C. Barren Island
D. Neil Island
Answer» D. Neil Island
1847.

By which name is the Gandak River is known in Nepal?

A. Vishnuprayag
B. Mandakini
C. Narayani
D. Burhi Gandak
Answer» D. Burhi Gandak
1848.

______ is situated at the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers.

A. Nandaprayag
B. Vishnuprayag
C. Rudraprayag
D. Karnaprayag
Answer» D. Karnaprayag
1849.

Black soil is also known as _____ soil.

A. Regur
B. Humus
C. Bhangar
D. Crystalline
Answer» B. Humus
1850.

According to the 2011 census, the total percentage of Muslims in India is:

A. 10.2
B. 12.4
C. 16.6
D. 13.4
Answer» E.