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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) .
| 101. |
Which of the following are not grown in the Kharif season? |
| A. | Bajra and rice |
| B. | Maize and jowar |
| C. | Barley and mustard |
| D. | Jowar and rice |
| Answer» C. Barley and mustard | |
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Explanation: Kharif crops refer to the planting, cultivation and harvesting of any domesticated plant sown In the rainy (monsoon) season on the Asian subcontinent. Such crops are planted for autumn harvest and may also be called thesummer or monsoon crop in India and Pakistan. Kharif crops are usually sown with the beginning of the first rains in July, during the south-west monsoon season. Common kharif crops are: millet: jowar: maize, green gram, sugarcane, pigeon pea, black gram, groundnut, sunflower, soyabean, rice, etc. |
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| 102. |
The Indian Rice Research Institute is located at – |
| A. | Kolkata |
| B. | Vardhman |
| C. | Trivandrum |
| D. | Cuttack |
| Answer» D. Cuttack | |
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Explanation: The Central Rice Research Institute is situated near Vidyadharpur village on the Cuttack-Paradeep Road, Orissa, India. It is one of the premier national research institutes under the Indian Council of Agricultural ResearCh. |
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| 103. |
Which is the leading state in mulberry sericulture? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Kashmir |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
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Explanation: Indian sericulture contributes four types of silk Mulberry, Tassar, Eri & Muga to the World of silk fabrics. Mulberry silk accounts for 90% of the total silk production in the country. Karnataka leads in silk textile in India as it accounts for 55.65 per cent of the silk yarn production of the country. |
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| 104. |
What is the longest irrigation canal in India called? |
| A. | Yamuna Canal |
| B. | Sirhand Canal |
| C. | Indira Gandhi Canal |
| D. | Upper Bari Doab Canal |
| Answer» C. Indira Gandhi Canal | |
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Explanation: The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the biggest canal projects in India. It starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. It consists of the Rajasthan feeder canal (with the first 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 37 km in Rajasthan) and 445 km of the Rajasthan main canal which is entirely within Rajasthan. This canal enters into Haryana from Punjab near Lohgarh village of Haryana, then running in western part of district Sirsa it enters into Rajasthan near Kharakhera village of Rajasthan. The IGNP traverses seven districts of Rajasthan: Barmer, Bikaner, Churn, Hanumangarh, Jaisahner, Jodhpur, and Sriganganagar. |
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| 105. |
The Cogentrix Power Project is located in – |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» A. Karnataka | |
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Explanation: This multinational power generation company from the United States was involved in one of the eight "fast-track" power projects that were chosen as examples of the benefits of "reform" in the power sector. Cogentrix and Hong Kong's China Light and Power International were to set up a $1.3 billion, 1000 MW project in Karnataka. |
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| 106. |
The river Brahmaputra is known as as it enters Arunachal Pradesh. |
| A. | Dibang |
| B. | Dihang |
| C. | Subansiri |
| D. | Dhansiri |
| Answer» B. Dihang | |
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Explanation: With its origin in the Angsi Glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of China's Tibet Autonomous Region as the Yarlung Tsangpo River, Brahmaputra flows across southern. Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges (including the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon)and into Arunachal Pradesh (India) where it is known as Dihang or Siang. |
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| 107. |
The river on which the reservoir for Indira Gandhi Canal has been built is – |
| A. | Sutlej |
| B. | Ravi |
| C. | Luni |
| D. | Jhelum |
| Answer» A. Sutlej | |
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Explanation: The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej |
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| 108. |
The longest dam in India is – |
| A. | Bhakra Dam |
| B. | Nagaluna Sagar Dam |
| C. | Hirakud Dam |
| D. | Kosi Dam |
| Answer» C. Hirakud Dam | |
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Explanation: The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at Sultanpur, a few kilometers below the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab state. The reservoir for the canal is built on the Sutlej. |
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| 109. |
The Siachin Glacier's melting waters are the main source of which of the following rivers : |
| A. | Beas |
| B. | Sutlej |
| C. | Shylok |
| D. | Nubra |
| Answer» D. Nubra | |
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Explanation: The Nubra River is a tributary of the River Shyok that originates from the Rimo Glacier, one of the tongues of Siachen Glacier. It flows through the Nu-bra valley in the northern part of Ladakh and then joins the Indus River in Skardu, Pakistan. |
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| 110. |
Name the longest lake in India. |
| A. | Pangong Lake |
| B. | Pulicat Lake |
| C. | Kolleru Lake |
| D. | Vembanad Lake |
| Answer» D. Vembanad Lake | |
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Explanation: Vembanad Lake of Kerala is the longest lake in India with a length of 95.6 km. Besides, with a surface area of 2033 km2, it is the largest lake in Kerala and spans several districts of the state. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake. |
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| 111. |
Day farming in India is extensively practised in – |
| A. | Kanara Plains |
| B. | Deccan Plateau |
| C. | Coromandal Plains |
| D. | Ganga Plains |
| Answer» B. Deccan Plateau | |
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Explanation: Dry Areas receive an annual rainfall of 750 mm or less and there is no irrigation facility for raising crops. Most of the rivers of the Deccan Plateau are seasonal and the rainfall received from retreating monsoon winds is also moderate. So Dry Farming in India is extensively practiced in Deccan Plateau. |
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| 112. |
Terrace farming is done – |
| A. | on the slope of hills |
| B. | in dry regions |
| C. | on rooftops |
| D. | on mountain tops |
| Answer» A. on the slope of hills | |
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Explanation: In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. Graduated terrace steps are commonly used to farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraced fields decrease erosion and surface runoff, and are effective for growing crops requiring much water, such as rice. |
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| 113. |
Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» A. Kerala | |
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Explanation: Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. Monazite is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is often found in placer deposits. The deposits in India are particularly rich in monazite. The DAE expects to gather at least a million tonnes of thorium from the beaches of Kerala and Orissa, which hold 70 per cent-plus of India's estimated monazite reserve of 18 million tonnes. |
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| 114. |
The Hutti Gold mines are located in the State of – |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» A. Karnataka | |
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Explanation: Hutti Gold Mines is located in Raichur district, Karnataka. This mine is probably one of the most ancient metal mines in the world, dating to the Pre-Ashokan period. |
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| 115. |
The largest producer of Lignite in India is : |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» B. Tamil Nadu | |
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Explanation: State-wise distributions of Indian Lignite shows that major part of the resource are located in Tamil Nadu followed by Rajasthan, Gujarat, Pondicherry, J&K. Kerala, and WestBengal. About 75 percent of lignite production in India comes from Neyveli in Tamil Nadu. |
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| 116. |
Naga, Khasi and Garo hills are located in – |
| A. | Purvanchal Ranges |
| B. | Karakoram Ranges |
| C. | Zaskar Ranges |
| D. | Himalaya Ranges |
| Answer» A. Purvanchal Ranges | |
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Explanation: The Purvanchal Range is an eastward extension of the Himalayas in the north-eastern region of India. It comprises the Patkai hills, the Manipur hills, Bairal range, the Mizo hills and the Naga Hills. It is a densely forested area, mainly composed of strong sandstones. The peaks in the Purvanchal mountain range are not rugged or high. The ideal route to this mountain range is offered by the Pangsau Pass. |
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| 117. |
Which one of the following mountain ranges lies in India? |
| A. | Arakan Yoma |
| B. | Sulainian |
| C. | Salt Range |
| D. | Pir Panjal |
| Answer» D. Pir Panjal | |
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Explanation: The Pir Panjal Range is a group of mountains that lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the disputed territories comprising Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered Azad Kashmir, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100m. The Himalayas show a gradual elevation towards the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges. |
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| 118. |
In the north-east of the Deccan plateau is the— |
| A. | Chhota Nagpur plateau |
| B. | Malawa plateau |
| C. | Deccan plateau |
| D. | Vindhyan Range |
| Answer» A. Chhota Nagpur plateau | |
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Explanation: The Deccan is delineated by the Western Ghats on the west, the Nilgiri Hills on the south, the Eastern Ghats on the east, and the Aravalli and Chhota Nagpur hills on the north. The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, to the northeast of the Deccan plateau which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. |
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| 119. |
In which state is Jog Falls located? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
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Explanation: Gurushikhar is a peak at an altitude of 5,676 feet (1722 metres) in Rajasthan. |
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| 120. |
Zojila pass connects : |
| A. | Nepal and Tibet |
| B. | Leh and Kargil |
| C. | Leh and Srinagar |
| D. | Kashmir and Tibet |
| Answer» C. Leh and Srinagar | |
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Explanation: Zojila Pass connects Leh and Srinagar. |
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| 121. |
Palk Strait is situated between – |
| A. | India and Pakistan |
| B. | India and Bangladesh |
| C. | India and Sri Lanka |
| D. | India and Myanmar |
| Answer» C. India and Sri Lanka | |
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Explanation: The Palk Strait is a strait between Tamil Nadu and the Mannar district of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with the Palk Bay and then with the Gulf of Mannar in the southwest. The strait is named after Robert Palk, the governor of Madras Presidency during 1755- 1763. |
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| 122. |
To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park- |
| A. | Andaman Islands |
| B. | Gulf of Kutch |
| C. | Lakshadweep Islands |
| D. | Gulf of Mannar |
| Answer» B. Gulf of Kutch | |
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Explanation: The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is situated on the southern shore of the Gulf of Kachchh in the Jamnagar District of Gujarat. There are 42 islands on the Jamnagar coast in the Marine National Park, most of them surrounded by reefs. The coral formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean. |
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| 123. |
Which of the following is largely used in textile industries in India? |
| A. | Cotton |
| B. | Wool |
| C. | Synthetic fibres |
| D. | Jute |
| Answer» A. Cotton | |
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Explanation: Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows in a boll, or protective capsule, around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium which is most often spun into yarn or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. In addition to the textile industry, cotton is used in fishing nets, coffee filters, tents, explosives manufacture, cotton paper, and in bookbinding. |
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| 124. |
Which is a major shipbuilding centre of India? |
| A. | Cochin |
| B. | Paradeep |
| C. | Kandla |
| D. | Tuticorin |
| Answer» A. Cochin | |
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Explanation: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is the largest ship building and maintenance facility in India. It is part of a line of maritime related facilities in the port-city of Kochi, in the stale of Kerala. Of the services provided by the shipyard are building platform supply vessels and double-hulled oil tankers". Presently it is building the first indigenous aircraft carrier for the Indian Navy. |
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| 125. |
Which one of the following industries is known as 'Sunrise Industry'? |
| A. | Iron & Steel |
| B. | Cotton Textile |
| C. | Information Technology |
| D. | Tea & Coffee |
| Answer» C. Information Technology | |
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Explanation: Sunrise industry is a colloquial term for a sector or business that is in its infancy, but is growing at a rapid pace. A sunrise industry is typically characterized by high growth rates, numerous start-ups and an abundance of venture capital funding. It is mostly used in the context of Information technology industry which has grown at great pace in the recent times. |
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| 126. |
Which is the best-known-bird sanctuary in Haryana? |
| A. | Sultanpur |
| B. | Bharatpur |
| C. | Rajaji |
| D. | Sariska |
| Answer» A. Sultanpur | |
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Explanation: Sultanpur National Park is a famous bird sanctuary in Haryana. Every year over a hundred migratory bird species visit here to feed, The park is a popular picnic spot for residents of New Delhi and the NCR (National Capital Region), especially during the winter migration months. |
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| 127. |
Afforestation is the process of – |
| A. | clearing forests |
| B. | planting more trees |
| C. | cutting down trees |
| D. | collecting forest resources |
| Answer» B. planting more trees | |
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Explanation: Afforestation is the establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest, Many governments and non- governmental organizations directly engage in programs of afforestation to create forests, increase carbon capture and sequestration, and help to anthropogenically improve biodiversity. |
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| 128. |
In India, as per their 2001 Census, the sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) is – |
| A. | 930 |
| B. | 934 |
| C. | 927 |
| D. | 933 |
| Answer» D. 933 | |
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Explanation: As per the Census findings overall Sex ratio in India has declined over a period of time. It was 946 female per 1000 male in the year 1951 and declined to 927 in 1991. In the Census findings (2001), the overall sex ratio improved by 6 points to 933 females per 1000 males. Highest sex ratio as per census 2001 was recorded in the state of Kerala with 1058 females per 1000 males. It was lowest in the Daman and Diu with 709 females per 1000 males. In India, as per their 2011 census, the sex-ratio (females per 1000 males) is 943. |
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| 129. |
In India, according to the 2001 Census, the female literacy rate is – |
| A. | 39.29 |
| B. | 54.16 |
| C. | 21.97 |
| D. | 29.76 |
| Answer» B. 54.16 | |
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Explanation: From comparison to the 1991 census, the male literacy rate increased to 75.26%, which showed an increase of 11.13%.0n the other hand, the female literacy of 53.67% increased at a much faster rate of 14.38%. According to 2011 census, female literacy rate of India is 64.6%. |
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| 130. |
Which one of the following states of India records the highest sex-ratio? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Maghalaya |
| D. | Tamilnadu |
| Answer» A. Kerala | |
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Explanation: Kerala has the highest sex ratio; while Haryana has the lowest sex ratio among states and Daman & Diu has the lowest among all states and territories. |
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| 131. |
Which is the largest state of India, population-wise, according to 2001 census? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Uttar Pradesh |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Uttar Pradesh | |
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Explanation: As per the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh continued to be the most populous state in the country with 16.17 percent of India's population followed by Maharashtra (9.42 percent) and Bihar (8.07 percent). In fact the population of Uttar Pradesh (166 million) was more than the estimated population of Pakistan. According to 2011 census, most population-wise states are Uttar Pradesh- 19,98,12,341 Maharashtra - 11,23,74,333 Bihar - 10,40,99,452 West Bengal - 9,12,76,115 |
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| 132. |
In India, rain forests are found in – |
| A. | Central India |
| B. | Eastern Ghat |
| C. | N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats |
| D. | N.W. Himalayas and Eastern Ghats |
| Answer» C. N.E. Himalayas and Western Ghats | |
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Explanation: The main areas of tropical forest are found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; the Western Ghats, which fringe the Arabian Sea coastline of peninsular India; and the greater Assam region in the northeast along the Eastern Himalayas. Small remnants of rain forest are found in Orissa state. Tropical rainforests are located in a band around the equator (Zero degrees latitude) in the area between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5° North latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° South latitude).This 3,000 mile (4800 kilometres) wide band is known as the 'tropics'. |
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| 133. |
The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalaya is – |
| A. | alpine grassland |
| B. | alpine forests |
| C. | coniferous forests |
| D. | subtropical pine forests |
| Answer» A. alpine grassland | |
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Explanation: The typical natural vegetation above 3600 metres on the Himalayas is Alpine grassland. Important trees are silver fur, Pine birch etc. |
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| 134. |
Which of the following produces the most solid waste? |
| A. | Agriculture |
| B. | Nuclear Power Plants |
| C. | Manufacturing |
| D. | Packaging Industry |
| Answer» C. Manufacturing | |
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Explanation: Solid waste refers to solid or semisolid, non-soluble material such as agricultural refuse, demolition waste, industrial waste, mining residues, municipal garbage, and sewage sludge. It mainly results from manufacturing process such as that of factories, industries, mills, and mining operations. Some examples of solid wastes produced from manufacturing are: chemical solvents, paints, sandpaper, paper products, industrial by- products, metals, and radioactive wastes. |
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| 135. |
Which of the following cities in India have the Headquarters of more than one Railway Zones? |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Neither Kolkata nor Mumbai |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Both Kolkata and Mumbai |
| Answer» D. Both Kolkata and Mumbai | |
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Explanation: Both Kolkata and Mumbai are the headquarters of two railway zones each. While Mumbai serves as the headquarters of both Central Railway and Western Railway; Kolkata is the headquarters of Eastern Railway and South Eastern Railway. |
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| 136. |
The ship building yard-Mazgaon Dock is located at – |
| A. | Vishakhapatnarn |
| B. | Kochi |
| C. | Kolkata |
| D. | Mumbai |
| Answer» D. Mumbai | |
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Explanation: Mazagon Dock is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is India's prime shipyard that manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy, and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries. |
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| 137. |
Which of the following lines does not demarcate any part of India's international boundary? |
| A. | Radcliffe Line |
| B. | McMohan Line |
| C. | Sir Creek Line |
| D. | Durand Line |
| Answer» D. Durand Line | |
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Explanation: The Durand Line refers to the 2,640 kilometers long porous border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It was established after an 1893 agreement between MortimerDurand of British India and Afghan Amir Abdur Rahman Khan for fixing the limit of their respective spheres of influence. It is named after Mortimer Durand who was the Foreign Secretary of colonial British India at the time. |
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| 138. |
Which of the following States does not border on Myanmar? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Mizoram |
| Answer» A. Assam | |
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Explanation: Assam is surrounded by six of the other Seven Sister States and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh. |
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| 139. |
The state which has recently overtaken Karnataka for the top rank in the production of biofertilizers is : |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» A. Tamil Nadu | |
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Explanation: Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka. In 2009-10, Tamil Nadu produced 3733 tonnes of bio-fertilizers followed by Karnataka, 3696 tonnes. The other major producers of bio- fertilizers were Kerala (1937 tonnes), Maharashtra (1861 tonnes) and Madhya Pradesh (1588 tonnes). |
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| 140. |
Maximum number of sugar factories are located in : |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Assam |
| Answer» A. Uttar Pradesh | |
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Explanation: There were a total number of 571 sugar factories in India as on March 31,2005 compared to 138 during 1950-51. These 571sugar mills produce a total quantity of 19.2 million tonnes (MT). Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of sugar factories followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka. |
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| 141. |
Among the following States, has the lowest birth rate in India. |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» A. Kerala | |
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Explanation: As per the 2011 Census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.11% in India. Among states, it is followed by Mizoram (91.58%) and Tripura (87.75%) at second and third positions respectively. |
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| 142. |
Which State in India has the largest coastline? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Gujarat | |
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Explanation: The total coastline of India measures about 7,517 km, which is distributed among nine coastal states and four Union Territories. Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1915.29 km. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have the second and third longest coastlines. |
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| 143. |
Which state is famous for step-wells? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» B. Gujarat | |
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Explanation: The year 1921 marked the start of consistent population growth as revealed by the census. It was preceded by a decadal decline in growth rate during 1911-1921 which saw a net decrease of 0.3 per cent for the century as a whole. The year 1921 turned out to bedemographic divide as in the post-1921 period; the population began to show signs of steady increase. |
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| 144. |
In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» A. Haryana | |
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Explanation: Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio |
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| 145. |
Which of the following States has international borders with three countries? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» A. Arunachal Pradesh | |
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Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan in the west, Myanmar in the east and the People's Republic of China (PRC) in the north. |
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| 146. |
Which district of UP is bordered by an international border? |
| A. | Ballia |
| B. | Bahraich |
| C. | Basti |
| D. | Barabanki |
| Answer» B. Bahraich | |
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| 147. |
The cleanest Indian Railway station is : |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Bengaluru |
| D. | Surat |
| Answer» D. Surat | |
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Explanation: According to a survey released by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in March 2016, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara - all in Gujarat - were among the 10 cleanest railway stations in India. Surat and Rajkot came out first and second respectively among the category AI railway stations, i.e. those that have Rs 60 crore annual earnings. |
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| 148. |
The Gir Forest is noted for its – |
| A. | Lion sanctuary |
| B. | Deer Park |
| C. | Tiger sanctuary |
| D. | Crocodile Park |
| Answer» A. Lion sanctuary | |
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Explanation: The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary s the sole home of the pure Asiatic Lions (Panthera leo persica) and is considered to be one of the most important protected areas in Asia due to its supported species. The April 2010 census recorded the lion-count in Gir at 411, an increase of 52 compared to 2005. |
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| 149. |
The Daily Weather Map of India is prepared and printed at – |
| A. | Kolkata |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | New Delhi |
| D. | Pune |
| Answer» D. Pune | |
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Explanation: Daily Weather Map of India is prepared and printed at the National Data Centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) at Pune. Daily weather reports and daily weathermaps for India in printed form are available since 1878. |
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| 150. |
The forest in Sunderban is called – |
| A. | Scrub jungle |
| B. | Mangrove |
| C. | Deciduous forest |
| D. | Tundra |
| Answer» B. Mangrove | |
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Explanation: The Sundarbans is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. The Sundarbans Mangroves eco- region on the coast forms the seaward fringe of the delta and is the world's largest mangrove ecosystem, with 20,400 square kilometers. The dominant mangrove species Heritiera fomes is locally known as sundri or sundari. home Mangrove forests are not to a great variety of plants. |
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