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51.

The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because
A. it is the older river of India
B. of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers
C. there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks
D. its length is nearly the same as that of the river Ganges
Answer» C. there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks
Discussion
52.

The pennines (Europe), Appalachians (America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of
A. old mountains
B. young mountains
C. fold mountains
D. block mountains
Answer» B. young mountains
Discussion
53.

Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India?

  1. The decline in overseas market
  2. Inadequately supply of raw jute
  3. Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials
Select the correct answer from the codes given below

A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I and III
D. II and III
Answer» B. I, II and III
Discussion
54.

Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades?

  1. Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies
  2. Deforestation in the catchment areas of the rivers
  3. Lack of marketing facilities
Select the correct answer from the codes given below

A. I, II and III
B. I and II
C. I and III
D. II and III
Answer» D. II and III
Discussion
55.

Which of the following types of soil are mostly confined to river basins and coastal plains of India?
A. Alluvial soils
B. Black soils
C. Laterite soils
D. Red soils
Answer» B. Black soils
Discussion
56.

The two states of India, most richly endowed with iron ore, are
A. Bihar and Orissa
B. Madhya Pradesh and Orissa
C. Bihar and West Bengal
D. Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal
Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh and Orissa
Discussion
57.

The number of major ports in India is
A. 5
B. 8
C. 13
D. 15
Answer» D. 15
Discussion
58.

When it is noon IST at Allahabad in India, the time at Greenwich, London, will be
A. midnight ,GMT
B. 1730 hours
C. 0630 hours
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
59.

Which country has the largest coast line?
A. USA
B. Australia
C. Canada
D. India
Answer» D. India
Discussion
60.

The most fertile region of India is
A. the Himalayas
B. the central Highlands
C. the Indo-Gangetic plain
D. peninsular plateau
Answer» D. peninsular plateau
Discussion
61.

Which of the following groups accounts for over 90 per cent of India's annual coal production?
A. Bihar, Orissa and West Bengal
B. Bihar, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh
C. Orissa, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
D. West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Answer» B. Bihar, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh
Discussion
62.

The significant shifts in Indian agriculture during green revolution include
A. non-food grains reported some spectacular progress and shift in the cropping pattern
B. major food grains, in the eastern regions productions decreased and in the northern states increased
C. both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
63.

The Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-electric project, completed with the help of Japan, is on the river
A. Ganga
B. Cauvery
C. Narmada
D. Godavari
Answer» E.
Discussion
64.

Which of the following food grain crops occupies the largest part of the cropped area in India?
A. Barley and maize
B. Jowar and bajra
C. Rice
D. Wheat
Answer» D. Wheat
Discussion
65.

The Salal Project is on the river
A. Chenab
B. Jhelum
C. Ravi
D. Sutlej
Answer» B. Jhelum
Discussion
66.

What is the predominant type of Indian agriculture?
A. Commercial agriculture
B. Extensive agriculture
C. plantation agriculture
D. subsistence agriculture
Answer» E.
Discussion
67.

Which of the following factors are responsible for the rapid growth of sugar production in south India as compared to north India?

  1. Higher per acre field of sugarcane
  2. Higher sucrose content of sugarcane
  3. Lower labour cost
  4. Longer crushing period
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II and IV
Answer» E.
Discussion
68.

Which of the following crops is regarded as a plantation crop?
A. Coconut
B. Cotton
C. Sugarcane
D. Rice
Answer» B. Cotton
Discussion