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251.

'Saddle peak' the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar islands is located in

A. Great Nicobar
B. Middle Andaman
C. Little Andaman
D. North Andaman
Answer» E.
252.

Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level? [IAS 2003]

A. Bangalore
B. Delhi
C. Jodhpur
D. Nagpur
Answer» B. Delhi
253.

The main difference between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats is the matter of

A. continuity
B. proximity of coast
C. ending in Nilgiris
D. height
Answer» B. proximity of coast
254.

Open stunted forests with bushes and having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in

A. Eastern Odisha
B. North-Eastern Tamil Nadu
C. Shiwaliks and Terai regions
D. Western Andhra Pradesh
Answer» E.
255.

The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is : [IAS 2002]

A. Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai
B. Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
C. Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vagai
D. Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
Answer» B. Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
256.

Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located? [IAS 2007]

A. Hyderabad
B. Bhopal
C. Lucknow
D. Benguluru (Bangalore)
Answer» D. Benguluru (Bangalore)
257.

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the north and going towards the south? [IAS 2005]

A. Nallamalai Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Javadi Hilis - Anaimalai Hills
B. Anaimalai Hills - Javadi Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Nallamalai Hills
C. Nallamalai Hills - Javadi Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Anaimalai Hills
D. Anaimalai Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Javadi Hills - Nallamalai Hills
Answer» D. Anaimalai Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Javadi Hills - Nallamalai Hills
258.

Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of Kerala? 1. Ilmenite 2. Zircon 3. Silimanite 4. Tungsten Select the correct answer using the code given below: [IAS 2006]

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Answer» C. 3 and 4 only
259.

Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh ? 1. Bauxite 2. Dolomite 3. Iron ore 4. Tin Select the correct answer using the code given below : [IAS 2008]

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