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1351.

Large coffee plantations in Brazil are called

A. Estate
B. Estancias
C. Kalkhozes
D. Fazendas
Answer» E.
1352.

________ is the first state of India to receive rainfall by the southwest monsoon.

A. Kerala
B. Goa
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
Answer» B. Goa
1353.

_____ is called the Fruit Basket of India.

A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Kerala
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1354.

According to Census 2011, which state has the highest literacy rate after Kerala?

A. Mizoram
B. Rajasthan
C. Assam
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» B. Rajasthan
1355.

An _________ is a sudden shaking or trembling of the earth.

A. thunderstorm
B. cyclone
C. earthquake
D. hurricane
Answer» D. hurricane
1356.

Indira Sagar dam was commissioned in the year_________.

A. 1985
B. 1947
C. 1998
D. 2005
Answer» E.
1357.

Goecha La is a pass in which of the following Indian State?A. SikkimB. AssamC. MeghalayaD. Uttarakhand

A. A
B. D
C. C
D. B
Answer» B. D
1358.

In which of the following places is the Govardhan Math located?

A. Puri
B. Dwarka
C. Sringeri
D. Badrinath
Answer» B. Dwarka
1359.

Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect regarding the Meghalaya plateau.

A. It is further sub-divided into Garo Hills, Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills.
B. Plateau stand detached from the main Peninsular Block.
C. It is also rich in mineral resources like coal, iron ore, sillimanite, limestone and uranium.
D. This area receives maximum rainfall from the north-east monsoon.
Answer» E.
1360.

Population of Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011 is:

A. 200,500,122
B. 199,812,341
C. 150,200,060
D. 120,500,477
Answer» C. 150,200,060
1361.

In which forest is biodiversity the maximum ?

A. Coniferous
B. Thorn and bushy
C. Deciduous
D. Evergreen
Answer» E.
1362.

Badkhal lake is located in _____ district of Haryana.

A. Faridabad
B. Hisar
C. Sirsa
D. Karnal
Answer» B. Hisar
1363.

In which state is the Singareni Mines located?

A. Odisha
B. Telangana
C. Maharashtra
D. Chhattisgarh
Answer» C. Maharashtra
1364.

Match the following:List – I (Nuclear power station)List-II (State)(a) Kakrapar(i) Rajasthan(b) Rawatbhata(ii) U.P.(c) Kaiga(iii) Gujarat(d) Narora(iv) Karnataka

A. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
B. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
C. (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
D. (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
Answer» D. (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
1365.

‘Khadar’ — a type of alluvial soil — is the new alluvium and is deposited by:

A. wind
B. floods
C. snow
D. rain
Answer» C. snow
1366.

A river that originates in Tikamgarh is also referred as Pushpavati. The name of this river is

A. Panbatti
B. Ken
C. Chambal
D. Pahuj
Answer» E.
1367.

Khetri Belt of Rajasthan State is famous for:

A. Copper mining
B. Gold Mining
C. Mica mining
D. Iron ore mining
E. None of the Above/ More than one of Above
Answer» B. Gold Mining
1368.

In which Indian state is the white Desert located?A. GujaratB. Tamil NaduC. Jammu and KashmirD. Sikkim

A. D
B. B
C. C
D. A
Answer» E.
1369.

A 'Mouza' in the Indian census refers to

A. Community development block
B. Revenue Village
C. Small police station
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Small police station
1370.

At which of the following latitudes can there be no parallel of latitude?

A.
B. 30°
C. 60°
D. 90°
Answer» B. 30°
1371.

In which state is Sambhar, the largest inland salt water lake of India located?

A. Maharashtra
B. Rajasthan
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Odisha
Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh
1372.

According to the Census of India, which one of the following percentages of decadal population growth rate is applicable for India during 2001 – 2011?

A. 16.64%
B. 17.64%
C. 18.25%
D. 19.34%
Answer» C. 18.25%
1373.

Delhi is located on the banks of river ________.

A. Gomati
B. Sarayu
C. Yamuna
D. Gandak
Answer» D. Gandak
1374.

Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists :List – IList – II( Coal Fields )( Located )A. Talcher1. Damodar valleyB. Karnapura2. Son valleyC. Singrauli3. Godavari valleyD. Singareni4. Mahanadi valley

A. A – 4, B – 1, C – 2, D – 3
B. A – 3, B – 2, C – 1, D – 4
C. A – 2, B – 4, C – 3, D – 1
D. A – 1, B – 3, C – 2, D – 4
Answer» B. A – 3, B – 2, C – 1, D – 4
1375.

Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams located in ______.

A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Punjab
Answer» B. Gujarat
1376.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).Assertion (A) : According to Geological Survey of India the total reserve of all grade coal in India is 293.50 billion tonnes.Reason (R) : More than half of total proved reserve of coal of the country is found in two states - Jharkhand and Odisha.Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true (R) is false
D. (A) is false but (R) is true
Answer» E.
1377.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List I (Mineral) List II (Leading State)A. Manganese1. UttarakhandB. Gypsum2. KarnatakaC. Limestone3. RajasthanD. Magnesite4. OdishaCode:

A. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
D. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Answer» E.
1378.

On which river is Polavaram irrigation project being built?

A. Kaveri
B. Godavari
C. Son
D. Tungabhadra
Answer» C. Son
1379.

Name the union territory which is composed entirely of islands.

A. Puducherry
B. Lakshadweep
C. Daman and Diu
D. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Answer» C. Daman and Diu
1380.

______ District is known as Sripad Janpad.

A. Kurukshetra
B. Rewari
C. Faridabad
D. Panchkula
Answer» B. Rewari
1381.

Kartarpur Sahib corridor connects Dera Baba Nanak Shrine in Gurdaspur, India to Kartarpur Gurudwara in Pakistan, which is located near the banks of the river ______.

A. Sutlej
B. Chenab
C. Ravi
D. Jhelum
Answer» D. Jhelum
1382.

India's deepest port is:

A. Krishnapatnam Port
B. Cochin
C. Paradip
D. Marmagoa
Answer» B. Cochin
1383.

'Golden Revolution' is related to ________.

A. Precious minerals
B. Pulses
C. Jute
D. Horticulture and Honey
Answer» E.
1384.

A scientific study of rocks that deals with their composition, texture and structure; their occurrence and distribution; and their origin in relation to physicochemical conditions is called ________.

A. Lithology
B. Geology
C. Geomorphology
D. Petrology
Answer» E.
1385.

Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has:

A. 4 Zonal Administrators, 6 Estate Officers and 11 Assistant Officers
B. 6 Zonal Administrators, 8 Estate Officers and 13 Assistant Officers
C. 5 Zonal Administrators, 7 Estate Officers and 13 Assistant Officers
D. 3 Zonal Administrators, 5 Estate Officers and 7 Assistant Officers
Answer» B. 6 Zonal Administrators, 8 Estate Officers and 13 Assistant Officers
1386.

'Mushroom Rocks' are found in which type of physiographic area?

A. Plateau
B. Desert
C. Coastal Plains
D. Mountains
Answer» C. Coastal Plains
1387.

‘Mithun’, a cattle breed is found in ______.

A. Tamilnadu
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Kerala
Answer» C. Maharashtra
1388.

Arrange the districts with maximum total population in Rajasthan in descending order as per Census 2011:

A. Jaipur, Kota, Jodhpur, Bikaner
B. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Alwar, Nagaur
C. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner
D. Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur
Answer» C. Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner
1389.

In which Indian state is the greater part of the Desert located?

A. Haryana
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Punjab
Answer» D. Punjab
1390.

India is regarded as a country with "Demographic Dividend". This is due to

A. Its high population in the age group below 15 years.
B. Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years.
C. Its high population in the age group above 65 years.
D. Its high total population.
Answer» C. Its high population in the age group above 65 years.
1391.

Match List I with List II: List IMountain passes List IIStateAThe Banihal PassIUttarakhandBThe Bara Lacha La PassIISikkimCThe Jelap La PassIIIJammu and KashmirDThe Lipu Lekh PassIVHimachal PradeshChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A - I, B - IV, C - III, D - II
B. A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
C. A - III, B - II, C - IV, D - I
D. A - III, B - IV, C - II, D - I
Answer» E.
1392.

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I(Term) List-II (Meaning)A.Kurinchi1.Pastoral regionB.Palai2.SeashoreC.Neytal3.Arid regionD.Mullai4.Mountainous region

A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
C. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
D. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
Answer» D. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
1393.

As per 'Socio-Economic Outlook - 2018 and 2011 Census, the following districts have lower sex ratios in Telangana. Arrange them in descending order as per sex ratio:(a) Hyderabad (b) Wanparthy (c) Jogulamba Gadwal(d) Rangareddy (e) Medchal (f) SangrareddyChoose the correct order/answer:

A. (a), (e), (d), (b), (c) and (f)
B. (e), (a), (d), (f), (b) and (c)
C. (d), (a), (e), (b), (f) and (c)
D. (c), (f), (b), (e), (a) and (d)
Answer» D. (c), (f), (b), (e), (a) and (d)
1394.

Krishna Raja Sagara Dam/Reservoir is developed on

A. Krishna River
B. Tungbhadra River
C. Godavari River
D. Kavery River
Answer» E.
1395.

In which of the following countries the Great Victoria Desert is located?

A. South Africa
B. South America
C. Australia
D. China
Answer» D. China
1396.

In 2019, Skytrax released its 'World Airport Survey' which ranked the world's Top 100 Airports for 2019. Identify the airport that has been correctly paired with its rank.

A. Indira Gandhi International Airport - 60th
B. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport - 57th
C. Kempegowda International Airport - 75th
D. Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport - 66th
Answer» E.
1397.

Arabian Sea records higher salinity than the Bay of Bengal because

A. Arabian Sea exhibits high rate of evaporation and low influx of fresh water
B. Arabian Sea has shallow water
C. Arabian Sea has more enclosed land
D. Arabian Sea receives more rainfall
Answer» B. Arabian Sea has shallow water
1398.

In which state is 'Silent Valley' or 'Mook Ghati' located?

A. Tamilnadu
B. Goa
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Kerala
Answer» E.
1399.

‘Korba Thermal Plant’ is located in

A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh
1400.

​When was the Damodar Valley - Corporation established?

A. 1945
B. 1946
C. 1947
D. 1948
Answer» E.