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1851.

In which of the following district of Rajasthan the "Anas dam" project will be constructed?

A. Tonk
B. Banswara
C. Dungarpur
D. Bhilwara
Answer» C. Dungarpur
1852.

Match the Rivers (List I) with the Dams (List II):List I (River)List II (Dam) A. KaveriI. Alamatti B. KrishnaII. Mettur C. NarmadaIII. Gandhi SagarD. Chambal IV. Sardar Sarovar Select the code for the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A - I, B - IV, C - II, D - III
B. A - II, B - I, C - IV, D - III
C. A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
D. A - I, B - III, C - IV, D - II
Answer» C. A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV
1853.

According to the Census 2011, the density of the population in which one among the following States is the lowest?

A. Sikkim
B. Nagaland
C. Manipur
D. Mizoram
Answer» E.
1854.

Match the monthly distribution of average temperature as i), ii), iii) and iv) in the given poly line graph with the following cities:A) GanganagarB) JaipurC) KotaD) Mt. AbuSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
B. A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i
C. A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
D. A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
Answer» E.
1855.

'Nor westers' are thunderstorms which are prominent in ________.

A. India and Bhutan
B. Bhutan and Nepal
C. India and Bangladesh
D. Bangladesh and Myanmar
Answer» D. Bangladesh and Myanmar
1856.

As per Census 2011, which of the following is the most thickly populated state in India?

A. West Bengal
B. Maharashtra
C. Goa
D. Bihar
Answer» E.
1857.

Literacy rate in West Bengal census 2011 ____.

A. 97%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 77%
Answer» E.
1858.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-I (Mining area)List-II (Mineral)A. Guru Mahisani1. ZincB. Talchir2. UraniumC. Jaduguda3. Iron-OreD. Zawar4. Coal Codes:

A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
D. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
Answer» D. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
1859.

As per 2011 Census which one of the following states has recorded decrease in population?

A. Nagaland
B. Manipur
C. Tripura
D. Sikkim
Answer» B. Manipur
1860.

In the context of Indian agriculture, the terms 'Bewar', 'Dahiya' and 'Podu' are local names of:

A. primitive form of cultivation
B. species of cow
C. species of buffalo
D. varieties of soil
Answer» B. species of cow
1861.

Identify the correct sequencing, in descending order of area, of the districts of Rajasthan -

A. Kota > Sirohi > Bharatpur > Banswara
B. Sirohi > Kota > Banswara > Bharatpur
C. Bharatpur > Sirohi > Banswara > Kota
D. Banswara > Bharatpur > Sirohi > Kota
Answer» B. Sirohi > Kota > Banswara > Bharatpur
1862.

In which of the following pair of states is Buckingham canal spread?

A. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka and Kerala
C. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Answer» B. Karnataka and Kerala
1863.

India’s latitudinal and longitudinal extent extends from _______ respectively.

A. 12°4'N and 40°6'N and 48°7'E and 77°25'E
B. 8°4'N and 37°6'N and 68°7'E and 97°25'E
C. 18°4'N and 47°6'N and 18°7'E and 37°25'E
D. 28°4'N and 57°6'N and 8°7'E and 29°25'E
Answer» C. 18°4'N and 47°6'N and 18°7'E and 37°25'E
1864.

Name the joint venture dam project between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar inaugurated in June 2018.

A. Maheshwar Dam
B. Bansagar Dam
C. Indirasagar Dam
D. Kacchal Dam
Answer» C. Indirasagar Dam
1865.

How many major seasons are there in Madhya Pradesh?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 5
Answer» B. 4
1866.

Cherrapunji is situated

A. Naga Hills
B. Garo Hills
C. Khasi Hills
D. Mikir Hills
Answer» D. Mikir Hills
1867.

In which of the following states is the Umiam Lake, popularly known as the Barapani Lake, located?

A. Nagaland
B. Meghalaya
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer» C. Sikkim
1868.

Examine the following statements on National Highways in Telangana :A. There are 17 National Highways in the state.B. The National Highways cover a length of 3,862 km (nearly) crisscrossing the state.C. The density of notified National Highways in Telangana is 3.44 km 100 sq km against the national average of 3.02 km per 100 sq. km.

A. A & B only
B. B & C only
C. A only
D. A & C only
Answer» D. A & C only
1869.

Mineral stocks exist on earth surface are

A. renewable
B. non-renewable
C. partially renewable
D. None of the above
Answer» C. partially renewable
1870.

Pokkalli, a unique variety of rice which can sustain in salinity is endemic to which state of India?

A. Goa
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Telangana
Answer» D. Telangana
1871.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List IList IIa. Tropical Forest 1.Sunderbansb. Coniferous Forest2. Himachal Pradeshc. Mangroves3. Rajasthand. Deciduous Forest4. Silent valley

A. (a) - (1), (b) - (2), (c) - (4), (d) - (3)
B. (a) - (2), (b) - (1), (c) - (4), (d) - (3)
C. (a) - (1), (b) - (4), (c) - (2), (d) - (3)
D. (a) - (4), (b) - (2), (c) - (1), (d) - (3)
Answer» E.
1872.

How many states of India have coastline?

A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
1873.

In India, maximum amount of rainfall is received from

A. Western disturbances
B. North-east Monsoon
C. South-west Monsoon
D. Retreating Monsoon
Answer» D. Retreating Monsoon
1874.

Direct energy conversion system include

A. Magneto hydro dynamic system
B. Geothermal system
C. Tidal power system
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Geothermal system
1875.

During 10000 BC, the population of the world was

A. 2 million
B. 3 million
C. 4 million
D. 5 million
E. None of the above/ More than one of the above
Answer» F.
1876.

Human capital means

A. The population of the country
B. Material capital possessed by the population
C. Skill capacity and ability possessed by the population
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
1877.

____________ is the highest peak in India.

A. Mt. Everest
B. Mt. Kanchenjunga
C. Mt. Makalu
D. Mt. Godwin Austen
Answer» E.
1878.

_______ is India’s oldest research reactor.

A. Kamini
B. Circus
C. Dhruva
D. Apsara
Answer» E.
1879.

Indian Railways has given a contract to Bansal Group to manage which railway station in Madhya Pradesh?

A. Nepanagar
B. Satna
C. Habibganj
D. Ratlam
Answer» D. Ratlam
1880.

Major part of biogas is________.

A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Methane
D. Carbon dioxide
Answer» D. Carbon dioxide
1881.

Decadal population growth rate of Haryana as per 2011 Census is:

A. 17.64%
B. 28.43%
C. 21.34%
D. 19.90%
Answer» E.
1882.

Match the agro-climatic zone given in column ‘A’ with its area given in column ‘B’:‘A’‘B’A. Central Plain ZoneI. HoshiarpurB. Sub-mountain Undulating ZoneII. JalandharC. Western ZoneIII. FerozepurD. Western Plain ZoneIV. Moga

A. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
B. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
C. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
D. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
Answer» B. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
1883.

On which of the following river systems is Sardar Sarovar Project built ?

A. Brahmaputra
B. Godavari
C. Narmada
D. Tapti
Answer» D. Tapti
1884.

According to Census 2011, .......... has the highest literacy rate.

A. Mizoram
B. Goa
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer» D. Karnataka
1885.

______ from Bihar is a GI tagged food item.

A. Moa
B. Petha
C. Silao Khaja
D. Sita Bhog
Answer» D. Sita Bhog
1886.

Pressure belts are found after every 30° of ____________.

A. Pressure belts
B. Convection cells
C. Latitude
D. Longitude
Answer» D. Longitude
1887.

Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created?1. To enable them to withstand drought2. To increase the nutritive value of the produce3. To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in spaceships and space stations.4. To increase their shelf lifeSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
1888.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I(Aluminium company) List II (Location) A. Balco 1. HirakudB. Hindalco2. KorbaC. Indian Aluminium Company3. KoraputD. NALCO4. Renukut

A. A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2
B. A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3
C. A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2
D. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
Answer» C. A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2
1889.

In which hemisphere does India lie?

A. Northern and Eastern
B. Southern and Western
C. Southern and Eastern
D. Northern and Western
Answer» B. Southern and Western
1890.

Chambal project is a joint venture of the states of ______.

A. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
B. Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
D. Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
Answer» B. Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
1891.

Hundru Falls is located on the river?

A. Subarnarekha River
B. Krishna River
C. Godavari river
D. Cauvery River
Answer» B. Krishna River
1892.

National Forest Policy implemented in India in the year :

A. 1952 A. D.
B. 1955 A. D.
C. 1945 A. D.
D. 1950 A. D.
Answer» B. 1955 A. D.
1893.

On which of the following river ‘Nagarjuna Sagar Dam’ is situated?

A. Godavari
B. Cauvery
C. Mahanadi
D. Krishna
Answer» E.
1894.

In which of the following district Lacustrine deposits are found?

A. Nandurbar
B. Kolhapur
C. Nagpur
D. Ratnagiri
Answer» D. Ratnagiri
1895.

Laterite soil is rich in Iron and ________.

A. Aluminium
B. Nitrogen
C. Lime
D. Potassium
Answer» B. Nitrogen
1896.

Narmada and Tapi are the rivers flowing towards ______.

A. South
B. East
C. West
D. North
Answer» D. North
1897.

________ is the responsible organisation for promoting conservation of petroleum products and energy efficiency in various economy sectors.

A. Petroleum Conservation Research Association
B. Energy Conservation and Efficiency Authority
C. Petroleum Conservation Resource Association
D. Petrochemical Conservation Resource Association
Answer» B. Energy Conservation and Efficiency Authority
1898.

Examine the following pairs:Plant/Project LocationA. Ukai hydroelectric project1. RajasthanB. Koyali Oil refinery2. GujaratC. Sidrapong Hydroelectric Power Station3. Tamil NaduChoose the INCORRECT pairs:

A. A and B only
B. A and C only
C. B and C only
D. A, B and C
Answer» C. B and C only
1899.

________ is generally sandy in texture and saline in nature.

A. Alluvial soil
B. Black soil
C. Laterite soil
D. Arid soil
Answer» E.
1900.

Fausa Magna is a ________

A. Volcano
B. V-shaped valley
C. Rift lowland
D. Rift Valley
Answer» D. Rift Valley