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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.
| 551. |
The bridge of sand and rock in the Palk Strait between Indiaand Sri Lanka is |
| A. | Palk Isthmus |
| B. | Sri Lanka Bridge |
| C. | Adam's Bridge |
| D. | Pamban Bridge |
| Answer» D. Pamban Bridge | |
| 552. |
The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through [IAS 2010] |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Himachal Pradesh |
| D. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Answer» B. Punjab | |
| 553. |
Which one of the following statements in not correct? [IAS 2006] |
| A. | Mahanadi River rises in Chattisgarh |
| B. | Godavari River rises in Maharashtra |
| C. | Cauvery River rises in Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Tapti River rises in Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Tapti River rises in Madhya Pradesh | |
| 554. |
Which of the following south Indian rivers has the largestbasin? |
| A. | Godavari |
| B. | Krishna |
| C. | Cauvery |
| D. | Mahanadi |
| Answer» B. Krishna | |
| 555. |
Which of the following towns is not on the "Golden Quadrilateral" being created forthe roads infrastructure of the country ? [SSC Graduate 2003] |
| A. | Chennai |
| B. | Hyderabad |
| C. | Vishakhapatnam |
| D. | Bhubhaneshwar |
| Answer» C. Vishakhapatnam | |
| 556. |
At which one of the following places is the monkey called Lion-tailed macaque naturallyfound? [Asstt Comm 2008] |
| A. | Shivaliks |
| B. | Pachmarhi |
| C. | Nallamalai hills |
| D. | Nilgiris |
| Answer» E. | |
| 557. |
_____ is not situated on the banks of the Ganga. |
| A. | Agra |
| B. | Kanpur |
| C. | Allahabad |
| D. | Varanasi |
| Answer» B. Kanpur | |
| 558. |
Which of the following crops are grown mainly in the irrigated areas during Zaid ? [UPPCS 2011] |
| A. | Arhar and Gram |
| B. | Moong and Urad |
| C. | Riceand Millets |
| D. | Maize and Groundnut |
| Answer» C. Riceand Millets | |
| 559. |
Fertility of soil can be improved by : [IAS 1989] |
| A. | adding living earthworms |
| B. | adding dead earthworms |
| C. | removing dead earthworms |
| D. | removing living earthworms and adding dead earthworms |
| Answer» B. adding dead earthworms | |
| 560. |
Consider the following sites/ monuments: 1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park 2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai 3. Mamallapuram 4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple) Which of the above are included in the World-Heritage List of UNESCO? [IAS 2005] |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 561. |
The Tropic of Cancer passes through: [NDA 2004] |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 562. |
Arrange the following rivers in descending order of their length: 1. Ravi 2. Cauvery 3. Sutlej 4. Yamuna |
| A. | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
| B. | 3, 4, 1, 2 |
| C. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
| 563. |
The amount and Intensity of monsoon rainfall is determinedby the frequency of |
| A. | western disturbances |
| B. | dust storms |
| C. | cyclones |
| D. | tropical depressions |
| Answer» E. | |
| 564. |
If it rains only for two months which of the following willyield maximum crop per hectare? |
| A. | Short term crops |
| B. | Long term crops |
| C. | Pulses |
| D. | Millets |
| Answer» E. | |
| 565. |
Air travel has become very important for the north easternpart of India mainly because, |
| A. | the region is mountainous |
| B. | population density is low |
| C. | surface transport routes have to go around Bangladesh |
| D. | air transport is cheaper |
| Answer» D. air transport is cheaper | |
| 566. |
Which of the following is grown in the cold climate ofKashmir? |
| A. | Coconut |
| B. | Palm |
| C. | Saffron |
| D. | Jute |
| Answer» D. Jute | |
| 567. |
The total area of the Republic of India is of the order of______. |
| A. | 2.3 million sq km |
| B. | 3.3 million sq km |
| C. | 4.3 million sq km |
| D. | 5.3 million sq km |
| Answer» C. 4.3 million sq km | |
| 568. |
‘Indian Standard Meridian’ passes through the states of UP, MP: [CDS 2000] |
| A. | AP and Karnataka |
| B. | AP and Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Karnataka and Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Orissa and AP |
| Answer» E. | |
| 569. |
Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because: [CPO SI 2003] |
| A. | Mumbai is on the windward side |
| B. | Pune is at a-greater elevation |
| C. | Mumbai is a coastal city |
| D. | Pune has greater vegtetation than Mumbai |
| Answer» B. Pune is at a-greater elevation | |
| 570. |
Among the following States of India, which one has the oldest rock formations in thecountry? [IAS 2008] |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 571. |
Which one of the following is the characteristic vegetation of regions between the snowline and about 3000 meters above mean sea level of the Himalayan region? [CDS 2000] |
| A. | Thick forests of birch, fir, spruce and other trees |
| B. | Forests of oak, deodar, chestnut and maple trees |
| C. | A few dwarf shrubs |
| D. | Forests of khair, sandalwood, palas and other trees |
| Answer» C. A few dwarf shrubs | |
| 572. |
Where was India's first rocket launching station set up? |
| A. | Sriharikota |
| B. | Arvi |
| C. | Thumba |
| D. | Port Blair |
| Answer» D. Port Blair | |
| 573. |
With which of the following countries has India no boundary ? |
| A. | Nepal |
| B. | Mongolia |
| C. | Myanmar |
| D. | Bhutan |
| Answer» C. Myanmar | |
| 574. |
The percentage of literates in India is : |
| A. | almost equal among males and females |
| B. | lower among males than females |
| C. | higher among males than females |
| D. | lower in urban areas than in rural areas |
| Answer» D. lower in urban areas than in rural areas | |
| 575. |
The formation of laterite soil is mainly due to: |
| A. | weathering |
| B. | erosion |
| C. | leaching |
| D. | deposition |
| Answer» D. deposition | |
| 576. |
Consider the following problems being faced by the Indian Coal Industry : 1. Poor quality of coal and bottlenecks in the coal movement 2. Low utilisation capacity of washeries 3. Growing dependence on the import of coking coal 4. Administered prices Which of the above are correct? [BPSC 2011] |
| A. | II, III and IV |
| B. | I, II, III and IV |
| C. | I, III and IV |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» C. I, III and IV | |
| 577. |
With which one of the following industries is Coimbatoreassociated? |
| A. | Gold |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Cotton Textile |
| D. | Sericulture |
| Answer» D. Sericulture | |
| 578. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2010] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 579. |
Which of the following physiographic features of India is 'geologically the oldest? |
| A. | Himalayan Mountain Chain |
| B. | Indus-Ganga Brahmaputra Plain |
| C. | The Peninsular Plateau |
| D. | The Coastal Plains |
| Answer» D. The Coastal Plains | |
| 580. |
In which one of the following districts, have large reserves of diamond-bearing kimberlite been discovered in the recent past? [IAS 2007] |
| A. | Hoshangabad |
| B. | Raipur |
| C. | Sambalpur |
| D. | Warangal |
| Answer» C. Sambalpur | |
| 581. |
In which of the following states, Teesta Urja hydro-powerproject is proposed to be set up? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 582. |
The hill station of Coonoor is located in which one of the following states? [CDS 2008] |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 583. |
Consider the following railway zones: 1. North-Eastern Railway 2. Central Railway 3. North-Western Railway 4. South-Eastern Railway Which one of the following is the correct order of locations of the headquarters of the above railway zones from west to east ? [Asstt Commt 2010] |
| A. | 1-2-3-4 |
| B. | 2-3-1-4 |
| C. | 3-2-4-1 |
| D. | 3-4-2-1 |
| Answer» C. 3-2-4-1 | |
| 584. |
In which one of the following cities can one never have thesunshine directly overhead at noon? |
| A. | Bengaluru |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Visakhapatnam |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 585. |
Which time of the day is generally the hottest period all overIndia? |
| A. | Noon |
| B. | 1 pm |
| C. | 3 pm |
| D. | One cannot say |
| Answer» D. One cannot say | |
| 586. |
The Naga hills form the watershed between India and: [IES 1994] |
| A. | China |
| B. | Myanmar |
| C. | Bhutan |
| D. | Bangladesh |
| Answer» C. Bhutan | |
| 587. |
The sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh two hours before it doesin Dwaraka in Gujarat. This is because the former is |
| A. | higher in elevation than Dwaraka |
| B. | situated further north than Dwaraka |
| C. | situated further east (about 30º longitude) than Dwaraka |
| D. | situated about 30 º east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east |
| Answer» E. | |
| 588. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Korba is west to Rourkela. 2. Rourkela is south to Ranehi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2005] |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 589. |
Which one of the following States is the largest producer of black pepper in India?[CDS 2009] |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 590. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Alluvial soil is rich in chemical properties and is capable of yielding Rabi and Kharif crops. 2. Black soil is suitable for cotton, groundnut. 3. Rabi crops are reaped in autumn after sowing in June. Which of these statements are correct ? [Asstt Comm PF 2002] |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 591. |
They are people of yellow complexion, oblique eyes, high chick bones, spare hair and medium height," The reference here is to |
| A. | Nordic Aryans |
| B. | Austrics |
| C. | Negroids |
| D. | Mongoloids |
| Answer» E. | |
| 592. |
Which state amongst the following has the highest percentage of the Scheduled Caste population of State's population? [IAS 2004] |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 593. |
Among the following the most urbanised community in Indiais |
| A. | Muslim |
| B. | Hindu |
| C. | Parasi |
| D. | Gujarati |
| Answer» D. Gujarati | |
| 594. |
In which of the following ways can soil be conserved? 1. Contour ploughing 2. Terracing 3. Shifting cultivation 4. Crop rotation |
| A. | I, II and IV |
| B. | II, III and IV |
| C. | II and IV |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» B. II, III and IV | |
| 595. |
The length of India's coastline is about: [SBI 2013] |
| A. | 5900 km |
| B. | 6100 km |
| C. | 7000 km |
| D. | 7500 km |
| Answer» E. | |
| 596. |
Which one of the following states receives the highest rainfall during winter months? [NDA 1994] |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 597. |
The Himalayan rivers are: |
| A. | monsoon fed |
| B. | snow fed |
| C. | ephemeral |
| D. | seasonal |
| Answer» C. ephemeral | |
| 598. |
Which of the following States is called the "Garden ofSpices"? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 599. |
In which of the following towns does the LMT (Local Meridian Time) show the greatestdeviation from the 1ST (Indian Standard Time) ? [NDA 1991] |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Cochin |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Kohima |
| Answer» E. | |
| 600. |
Port Blair is situated in : [NDA 1993] |
| A. | North Andaman |
| B. | South Andaman |
| C. | Middle Andaman |
| D. | Little Andaman |
| Answer» C. Middle Andaman | |