Explore topic-wise MCQs in General Knowledge (GK).

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151.

The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are :

A. Quotas
B. Health regulations
C. Pollution standards
D. Labelling and packaging regulations
Answer» B. Health regulations
152.

Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power project ?

A. Talcher - Andhra Pradesh
B. Korba - Uttar Pradesh
C. Kawas - Gujarat
D. Ramagundam - Madhya Pradesh
Answer» D. Ramagundam - Madhya Pradesh
153.

Salal is the hydro power project in:

A. Haryana
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Punjab
Answer» C. Himachal Pradesh
154.

Which of the following is called the "ecological hot spot of India"?

A. Western Ghats
B. Eastern Ghats
C. Western Himalayas
D. Eastern Himalayas
Answer» B. Eastern Ghats
155.

Which State called the 'Rice-Bowl' of India?

A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer» D. Tamil Nadu
156.

One of the regions that receives rainfall from the North-Easterly monsoon is

A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer» E.
157.

Nagarhole National Park is part of the Biosphere Reserve.

A. Aravalli
B. Vindhya
C. Satpura
D. Nilgiricurve
Answer» E.
158.

Among the following districts of Tamil Nadu, which district is unfit for cultivation due to increased salinity

A. Coimbatore
B. Tiruchirapalli
C. Nagapattinam
D. Ramanathapuram
Answer» D. Ramanathapuram
159.

Which are the States in which the Agasthyarnala biosphere is spread?

A. Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu - Karnataka
C. Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh
D. Kerala -Tamil Nadu
Answer» E.
160.

In India, where is the bio-reserve to preserve the diverse sub-marine flora and fauna situated?

A. Lakshadweep
B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C. Daman and Diu
D. Dadra, Nagar Haveli
Answer» C. Daman and Diu
161.

The first shore-based, modern, integrated steel plant in India is in -

A. Salem
B. Haldia
C. Mangalore
D. Vishakhapatnam
Answer» D. Vishakhapatnam
162.

Which wild life sanctuary has the project to conserve the rhinos in India?

A. Bandipur
B. Periyar
C. Kaziranga
D. Gir
Answer» D. Gir
163.

Nandadevi peak is located in State.

A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Sikkim
Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh
164.

Census data released on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Maharashtra
D. Rajasthan
Answer» D. Rajasthan
165.

In the history of Indian population, which duration period is referred to as 'A great leap forward'?

A. 1921-1931
B. 1941-1951
C. 1951 - 1961
D. 1971-1981
Answer» B. 1941-1951
166.

Which is the best planned city in India?

A. Salem
B. Chandigarh
C. Coimbatore
D. New Delhi
Answer» C. Coimbatore
167.

Which city is referred to as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?

A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Hyderabad
D. Bangalore
Answer» E.
168.

Which among the following city of India used first electricty commercially?

A. Kolkata
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. Darjeeling
Answer» E.
169.

Where is 'Raisina Hills'?

A. Where Rashtrapati Bhavan is situated
B. The Hill feature in Srinagar, otherwise known as 'Shankara-charya Hill'
C. The place where the (3) Dogra rulers of J & K built their fort in Jammu.
D. The rock feature at Kanya-kumari where Swami Vive-kananda's statue was erected.
Answer» B. The Hill feature in Srinagar, otherwise known as 'Shankara-charya Hill'
170.

Over the years, birth rate in India has and death rate has .

A. risen, fallen
B. risen, risen
C. fallen, risen
D. fallen, fallen
Answer» E.
171.

Which of the following is a river flowing from Central India and joining Yamuna/Ganga?

A. Ghagra
B. Gomti
C. Kosi
D. Betwa
Answer» E.
172.

Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials?

A. Iron and steel, aluminium, cement
B. Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
C. Heavy machinery, cement, sugar
D. Iron and steel, cement, silk
Answer» B. Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles
173.

Bailing, mustering and shearing are some activities connected with-

A. Rearing of Lama
B. Cotton cultivation
C. Sheep rearing
D. Poultry farming
Answer» D. Poultry farming