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1901.

In which state is the Pagladia Dam located?

A. Nagaland
B. Meghalaya
C. West Bengal
D. Assam
Answer» E.
1902.

In which district of Rajasthan is the Khushkhera Industrial Area located?

A. Ajmer
B. Bikaner
C. Alwar
D. Jaipur
Answer» D. Jaipur
1903.

According to the Census of India 2011, which one of the following sex ratios is correct of India?

A. 910 Females per 1000 Males
B. 920 Females per 1000 Males
C. 940 Females per 1000 Males
D. 980 Females per 1000 Males
Answer» D. 980 Females per 1000 Males
1904.

In which of the following years Pratapgarh was declared the 33rd district of Rajasthan?

A. In 2010
B. In 2008
C. In 2006
D. In 2011
Answer» C. In 2006
1905.

Equinox means the date when ________.

A. duration of day and night are equal
B. day is longer than the night
C. night is longer than the day
D. it is the shortest day and the shortest night of the year
Answer» B. day is longer than the night
1906.

Match the following:List – I(Major irrigation project)List – II(Beneficiary districts of irrigation projects)(A) Sidhmukh project(i) Jalore and Barmer(B) Narmada project(ii) Jalore, Pali and Jodhpur(C) Jawai project(iii) Udaipur and Pratapgarh(D) Jakham project(iv) Hanumangarh and Churu

A. (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii)
B. (A) - (i), (B) - (iv), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii)
C. (A) - (iv), (B) - (i), (C) - (iii), (D) - (ii)
D. (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (iv)
Answer» B. (A) - (i), (B) - (iv), (C) - (ii), (D) - (iii)
1907.

Among the following pairs of minerals and districts, which one is correctly matched?

A. Limestone - Kaimur
B. Mica - Bhagalpur
C. Quartzite - Madhubani
D. Lead zinc - Gaya
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» B. Mica - Bhagalpur
1908.

In the Bay of Bengal, there are __________ islands in the north-­south directions

A. Lakshadweep
B. Minicoy
C. Amindiv
D. Andaman and Nicobar
Answer» E.
1909.

India's total area accounts for about what percent of the total geographical area of the world?

A. 1.8
B. 2.4
C. 2.8
D. 3.2
Answer» C. 2.8
1910.

______ called the region of Haryana as Haridhanakya.

A. Dr. H R Gupta
B. Dr. Budh Prakash
C. Rahul Sankrityayan
D. Yadunath sarkar
Answer» D. Yadunath sarkar
1911.

Most of the area in Bihar is covered by

A. Mountainous soil
B. Alluvial soil
C. Regur soil
D. Terai soil
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» C. Regur soil
1912.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden dubbed as Asia's largest tulip garden is situated on the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range on the banks of:

A. Wular lake
B. Nigeen lake
C. Dal lake
D. Mansabal lake
Answer» D. Mansabal lake
1913.

In which states of India will you find Siang and Lohit rivers?

A. Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh
B. Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
C. Sikkim and West Bengal
D. Himachal Pradesh and Punjab
Answer» C. Sikkim and West Bengal
1914.

Ban Sagar Dam is built on which river ?

A. Mahanadi
B. Krishna
C. Son
D. Sharavathi
Answer» D. Sharavathi
1915.

Geomorphic factors influencing plant and animal distributions are

A. slope angle and relief only
B. slope aspect and relative relief
C. slope angle, slope aspect and relief
D. slope angle, slope aspect and relative relief
Answer» E.
1916.

India’s coastline measures

A. 5516.6 Kms
B. 3316.6 Kms
C. 7516.6 Kms
D. 4516.6 Kms
Answer» D. 4516.6 Kms
1917.

Dachigam National Park is associated with which of the following?

A. Musk Deer
B. Golden Oriole
C. Yellow-throated Marton
D. Hangul or Kashmir Stag
Answer» E.
1918.

In the context of the Physical features of India, what is kayal?

A. Thick deposits of glacial clay
B. Alluvial floodplains in North East
C. Lake formed by tectonic activity
D. Backwaters
Answer» E.
1919.

Chilika Lake is located in which state?

A. Rajasthan
B. Andhra pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer» D. Tamil Nadu
1920.

Indian Standard Time is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time by _______.

A. 6 hours
B. 5 hours 30 minutes
C. 4 hours 30 minutes
D. 3 hours 30 minutes
Answer» C. 4 hours 30 minutes
1921.

Forest Cover in which State (s) have shown an increase in the last two years, according to Forest Survey of India?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. West Bengal
C. Kerala
D. Both (A) and (C)
Answer» E.
1922.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the following options.Assertion (A): Air transport is a very useful means of transport in mountainous and hilly regions for all.Reason (B): It is very costly and difficult to construct roads and railways in mountainous regions.

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 the correct explanation of (A).
C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
D. (A) is false but (R) is true.
Answer» E.
1923.

11-degree channel divides which of the following group of islands?

A. Andaman and Nicobar
B. Minicoy and Lakshadweep
C. Maldives and Lakshadweep
D. Amindivi and Cannanore
Answer» E.
1924.

Growing two or more crops in the same field but in different rows is called?

A. Crop rotation
B. Inter cropping
C. Alternate cropping
D. Kharif cropping
Answer» C. Alternate cropping
1925.

In which season, our body needs more fat ?

A. Summer
B. Winter
C. Rainy
D. Spring
Answer» C. Rainy
1926.

Identify the river from the following description:a. This river originates near Gurla Mandhata Peak south of Mansarovar.b. It is known as Karnali in Western Nepal.c. Sarda, Sarju and Rapti are its tributaries.d. Joins the Ganga near Chapra in Bihar.

A. Ghaghra
B. Gandak
C. Gomati
D. Kali
Answer» B. Gandak
1927.

Largest rice producing State in India is:

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. West Bengal
C. Bihar
D. Kerala
Answer» C. Bihar
1928.

Haryana has ______ main geographical revenue divisions.

A. 5
B. 6
C. 4
D. 3
Answer» C. 4
1929.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List I(Border of sikkim)List II(Location in map)A. NepalB. BhutanC. ChinaD. West Bengal

A. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
B. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
C. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
D. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
Answer» D. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
1930.

In Andhra Pradesh, this is the longest state highway

A. SH - 19
B. SH - 29
C. SH - 31
D. SH - 9
Answer» D. SH - 9
1931.

As the river enters the plain it twists and turns forming large bends known as _________.

A. crooks
B. flections
C. rounds
D. meanders
Answer» E.
1932.

In which country is the headquarters of Nestle company located?

A. Sweden
B. Switzerland
C. Germany
D. Netherlands
Answer» C. Germany
1933.

In which of the following talukas of Sindhudurg the Tilaari Dam is located?

A. Sawantwadi
B. Vengurli
C. Dodamarg
D. Kankavali
Answer» D. Kankavali
1934.

Arrange the following Indian cities according to their locations from west to east:1) Bilaspur2) Jodhpur3) Bhopal4) RanchiSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 3-2-1-4
B. 2-3-1-4
C. 4-1-2-3
D. 2-1-3-4
Answer» C. 4-1-2-3
1935.

Arrange the following lakes in the correct descending order of their area using the codes given below:1. Great Bear2. Baikal3. Victoria4. SuperiorCodes:

A. 4, 3, 2, 1
B. 3, 2, 1, 4
C. 4, 2, 1, 3
D. 3, 1, 4, 2
Answer» B. 3, 2, 1, 4
1936.

Consider the two statements and choose the correct option:Statement A): Sahara once used to be a lush green plain.Statement B): Cave painting in sahara depicts rivers, crocodiles, elephants, lions, cattle and goats.

A. Both A) and B) are true
B. Both A) and B) are false
C. is false, but B) is true
D. is true, but B) is false
Answer» B. Both A) and B) are false
1937.

Hathni Kund Dam is built on which of the following rivers?

A. Yamuna
B. Mahanadi
C. Krishna
D. Cauvery
Answer» B. Mahanadi
1938.

Mangrove vegetation in India is most extensive in _________.

A. Malabar
B. Rann of Kutch
C. Sunderbans
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1939.

Prior to September 2018, ________ was the sole state in India without a functional airport.

A. Assam
B. Mizoram
C. Nagaland
D. Sikkim
Answer» E.
1940.

India has the largest area under _______ crop in the World.

A. Oil Seeds
B. Sugarcane
C. Wheat
D. Apple
Answer» C. Wheat
1941.

Identify the correct statement from among the following :

A. The proportion of large particles in loamy soil is relatively higher than in the sandy soil.
B. The proportion of fine particles in clayey soil is relatively higher than in the loamy soil.
C. The proportion of fine particles in sandy soil is relatively higher than in the clayey soil.
D. The amount of large and fine particles is about the same in clayey soil.
Answer» C. The proportion of fine particles in sandy soil is relatively higher than in the clayey soil.
1942.

New projects on water resources of Godavari or Krishna will be initiated only after obtaining sanction from the

A. Telangana State
B. Central Government
C. Apex Council
D. Andhra Pradesh State
Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh State
1943.

In which of the following states, Ajanta Caves are located?

A. Maharashtra
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» B. Himachal Pradesh
1944.

Palghat is situated between:

A. The Nilgiris and the Cardamon Hills
B. The Nilgiris and the Annamalai Hills
C. The Annamalai Hills and the Cardamon Hills
D. The Cardamon Hiils and Palini Hills.
Answer» C. The Annamalai Hills and the Cardamon Hills
1945.

Mineral in production of, which Rajasthan holds a monopoly in the country _____________.

A. Mica
B. Wollastonite
C. Manganese
D. Copper
Answer» C. Manganese
1946.

In which state will you find the hill station 'Araku'?

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh
1947.

Find the reason why Vultures were usually seen until a few years ago but now a days the Vultures are rarely seen:

A. Destruction of their place of residence by new migrant species
B. Drugs used by Animal farmer for treat sick animals
C. Food shortage of Vultures
D. Spread of epidemic in Vulture
Answer» C. Food shortage of Vultures
1948.

Maps showing natural features of the Earth are called ________ maps.

A. Relief
B. Political
C. Thematic
D. Symbolic
Answer» B. Political
1949.

Chilka Lake is a

A. Salt water lake
B. Fresh water lake
C. Fresh water lake in the monsoon season
D. Salt water lake in summer season
Answer» B. Fresh water lake
1950.

As per Census 2011 data, which is the most populated metro city in India?

A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
Answer» C. Chennai