Category: Miscellaneous Indian Geography Objective Questions

Miscellaneous Indian Geography Multiple Choice Questions

1. Palk Strait separates India from
A. Pakistan
B. China
C. Andaman Island
D. Sri Lanka

Answer: D
Explanation: Palk Strait separates India from Sri Lanka. Palk Strait, inlet of the Bay of Bengal between southeastern India and northern Sri Lanka. It is bounded on the south by Pamban Island (India), Adam’s (Rama’s) Bridge (a chain of shoals), the Gulf of Mannar, and Mannar Island (Sri Lanka).

2. In which of the following states are the Aravalli mountains located
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Rajasthan
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: B
Explanation: The Aravalli Hills are located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The Aravalli hills are the range of mountains that stretch diagonally from Kotra in the northeast to Khetri in the southwest direction.

3. The source of the Brahmaputra is
A. Pindari glacier
B. A glacier near the Mansarovar Lake
C. Somewhere near Tibet
D. Punjab

Answer: B
Explanation: The source of the Brahmaputra is a glacier near the Mansarovar Lake. The Brahmaputra River, also called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibetan language, originates on the Angsi Glacier located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet.

4. The McMohan Line is a boundary between
A. India and China
B. India and Pakistan
C. India and Bangladesh
D. India and Nepal

Answer: A
Explanation: The McMahon Line is the effective boundary between China and India.

5. Heavy water plants are generally located near
A. Major irrigation projects
B. Hydroelectric projects
C. Fertilizer plants
D. Nuclear power plants

Answer: C
Explanation: Heavy water plants are generally located near fertilizer plants. Heavy water is used in the production of fertilisers , so it is often seen that heavy water plants are near to the fertilisers industry. As the plants are near, the cost of transportation gets reduced and use of heavy water can be proper without any wastage.

6. Deltas are formed where the shores are free of
A. Low tide
B. Hard rocks
C. High tide
D. Trees

Answer: B
Explanation: Deltas are formed where the shores are free of hard rocks. When a river reaches a lake or the sea the water slows down and loses the power to carry sediment . The sediment is dropped at the mouth of the river. Some rivers drop so much sediment that waves and tides can’t carry it all away. It builds up in layers forming a delta.

7. Which of the following is a natural harbour?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata

Answer: B
Explanation: Mumbai is a natural harbour. The Mumbai Port is located in the mainland of west Mumbai on the West coast of India with natural deep-water harbor.

8. Which one of the following pairs is not correct?
A. New Moore Island – India
B. Hurricane – China Sea
C. Doldrums – The equator
D. Trade winds – Winds which blow towards the equator

Answer: B
Explanation: Many of the Eastern Pacific tropical cyclones originate, at least in part, from tropical waves coming off Cape Verde in Africa. Many of these waves traverse the entire Atlantic Ocean without generating storm development until after crossing Central America and entering the warm Eastern Pacific waters.

9. Where are the Lepchas mainly to be found staying?
A. Meghalaya
B. Mizoram
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: C
Explanation: The lepchas mainly to be found staying in Sikkim. Lepchas are the original inhabitants of Sikkim, formerly an independent kingdom situated in the Himalayas between Nepal and Bhutan. Lepcha is the name given to this group by their Nepali neighbors and is interpreted by some as a derogatory word meaning “nonsense talkers.”

10. The National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) is located at
A. Kolkata
B. Lucknow
C. Dehradun
D. New Delhi

Answer: A
Explanation: The National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) is located at Kolkata.

11. ________ is a planned city in India.
A. Varanasi
B. Srinagar
C. Pune
D. Chandigarh

Answer: D
Explanation: Chandigarh is a planned city in India. Chandigarh is India’s first planned city and is known for its layout, which was ‘designed for the people’. Chandigarh was created just for this. The project of creating a brand new city took on great significance because of the then Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s personal interest in it.

12. Coir, Copra, Coconut, Cashew are mainly exported from
A. Mumbai
B. Cochin
C. Tuticorin
D. Chennai

Answer: B
Explanation: Coir, Copra, Coconut, Cashew are mainly exported from Cochin because Kerala is the major producer of these products.

13. Which of the following is the name of very violent and serious type of winds which bring a lot of disaster?
A. Trade winds
B. Hurricane
C. Cirrus
D. Stratus

Answer: B
Explanation: Hurricane is the name of very violent and serious type of winds which bring a lot of disaster. A hurricane is a storm with violent winds, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters. When a storm’s maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, it’s called a hurricane. The hurricane wind scale has a 1 to 5 rating, based on the sustained winds.

14. The Govt. of India has decided to increase the export of cashewnut. Which of the following is not a major cashewnut growing State?
A. Goa
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: B
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is not major cashewnut growing State. The major cashew nut producing states in India are Maharastra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa and West Bengal.

15. Which of the following is grown in the cold climate of Kashmir?
A. Coconut
B. Palm
C. Saffron
D. Jute

Answer: C
Explanation: Saffron is grown in the cold climate of Kashmir. Saffron needs extreme heat and dryness in summer and extreme cold during winter. Maximum vegetative growth takes place during winter.

16. The great one horned Indian Rhino is round in
A. Corbett National Park
B. Kanha National Park
C. Kaziranga Game Sanctuary
D. Periyar Game Sanctuary

Answer: C
Explanation: The great one horned Indian Rhino is round in Kaziranga Game Sanctuary.

17. The longest of all the Indus tributaries is the
A. Ravi
B. Beas
C. Chenab
D. Jhelum

Answer: C
Explanation: The longest of all the Indus tributaries is the Chenab. The Chenab river is the largest tributary of Indus river. Indus River, on whose banks one of the ancient great civilization of India i.e Harrppan civilization developed is one of the major rivers of south Asia. InIndia it flows through Ladakh and then enters into Pakistan.

18. The Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain widens
A. From east to west
B. From west to east
C. At the middle
D. No where

Answer: B
Explanation: The Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain widens from west to east. The Ganga Brahmaputra basin is situated at 10°N to 30°N in the sub-tropical region. The basin is formed as a result of the many tributaries from Ganga and Brahmaputra river.

19. What is the International Date Line?
A. An imaginary line connecting places of the same altitude
B. It is 180º Meridian from Greenwich
C. Region within 5º of the Equator
D. None of these

Answer: B
Explanation: International Date Line is the 180º Meridian from Greenwich. The International Date Line is located halfway around the world from the prime meridian (0° longitude) or about 180° east (or west) of Greenwich, London, UK, the reference point of time zones. It is also known as the line of demarcation.

20. What is Bailadila famous for?
A. Bauxite
B. Iron ore
C. Copper
D. Coal

Answer: B
Explanation: Bailadila is famous for producing iron which is used for steel making. ‘BAILADILA’ is a hill range in Chattisgarh which is famous for the very high grade hematites which are found in bailadila.

21. The first cement factory was built in India in 1904 at
A. Ranchi
B. Hazaribagh
C. Chennai
D. Hyderabad

Answer: C
Explanation: The first cement factory was built in India in 1904 at Chennai. India entered into the Cement Era in 1914, when the Indian Cement Company Ltd. started manufacturing Cement in Porbundar in Gujarat. However, even before that a small cement factory was established in Madras in 1904 by a company named South India Industrial Ltd.

22. The sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh two hours before it does in Dwaraka in Gujarat. This is because the former is
A. Higher in elevation than Dwaraka
B. Situated further north than Dwaraka
C. Situated further east (about 30º longitude) than Dwaraka
D. Situated about 30 º east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east

Answer: D
Explanation: The sun rises in Arunachal Pradesh two hours before it does in Dwaraka in Gujarat. This is because the former is situated about 30 º east of Dwaraka and the earth rotates from west to east.

23. The Coromandel Coast of India receives good rains from cyclonic storms in the months of
A. February and March
B. July and August
C. November and December
D. None of the above

Answer: C
Explanation: The Coromandel Coast of India receives good rains from cyclonic storms in the months of November and December. These cyclones contribute to the bulk of the rainfall of the Coromandel Coast.

24. The Lakshadweep are an example of
A. Islands resulting from submarine earthquakes
B. Volcanic Islands
C. Coral Islands
D. None of the above

Answer: C
Explanation: The Lakshadweep are an example of Coral Islands. Lakshadweep is the tiniest Union Territory of India and is its only coral Island chain. This archipelago consists of 36 islands, 12 atolls, 3 reefs and 5 submerged banks.

25. What is the most important characteristic of the islands (Indian) located in the Arabian Sea?
A. They are all very small in size
B. They are all of coral origin
C. They have a very dry climate
D. They are extended parts of the mainland

Answer: B
Explanation: The most important characteristic of the islands (Indian) located in the Arabian Sea is that they are all of coral origin.

26. The States involved In the Dandakaranya Project are
A. Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra and Karnataka
B. Karnataka Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
C. Odisha Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh

Answer: C
Explanation: The States involved In the Dandakaranya Project are Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. Extending over an area of about 35,600 square miles (92,300 square km), it includes the Abujhmar Hills in the west and borders the Eastern Ghats in the east. The Dandakaranya includes parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh states.

27. The first shore based integrated steel project in India is coming up at
A. Ernakulam
B. Tuticorin
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Mangalore

Answer: C
Explanation: The first shore based integrated steel project in India is coming up at Visakhapatnam. Vizag Steel Plant is the only Indian shore-based, modern and integrated steel plant and is situated on 33,000 acres and is poised to expand to produce up to 20 MT in a single campus.

28. What is Gomia in Jharkhand famous for?
A. Coal fields
B. Manganese mines
C. Fertilizer plant
D. Explosives factory

Answer: D
Explanation: Gomia in Jharkhand famous for Explosives factory. Gomia took shape around the year 1956, when the Imperial Chemical Industries, a Britsh company, set up Indian Explosive Limited (IEL) factory here.

29. India’s land border with the neighboring countries is, in length, approximately
A. 8 thousand km
B. 15 thousand km
C. 10 thousand km
D. 16 thousand km

Answer: B
Explanation: India’s land border with the neighboring countries is, in length, approximately 15 thousand km.

30. The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to
A. The heavy and timely rains and forests
B. Alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains
C. Hard labour of the farmers over the generations
D. Better irrigation facilities

Answer: B
Explanation: The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to Alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains. It is bound on the north by the abruptly rising Himalayas, which feed its numerous rivers and are the source of the fertile alluvium deposited across the region by the two river systems.

31. The shape of the Himalayas is like
A. A straight line
B. An arc
C. A zigzag line
D. A spiral

Answer: B
Explanation: The shape of the Himalayas is like an arc. The upper parts of the Himalayas are covered with perpetual snow. The snow fields cover about 40,000 sq. kms from Kashmir to Assam. The main crust of the Himalayan ranges rises above the snow line which varies between 4,500 to 6,000 meters in the west and 4,000 to 5,800 meters in the east.

32. Naharkatiya oilfields are located in
A. Tripura
B. West Bengal
C. Assam
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: C
Explanation: Naharkatiya oilfields are located in Assam. Located in the north-east of Tipam hills in Dibrugarh district of Upper Assam, Digboi is the oldest oil field of India.

33. Which of the following combinations of riven and cities situated on their banks is wrong?
A. Lucknow – Gomati
B. Ayodhya – Saryu
C. Badrinath – Alaknanda
D. Vijayawada – Narmada

Answer: D
Explanation: Vijayawada lies on the banks of Krishna River, covered by hills and canals. It is 18.5 km (11.5 mi) from the state capital, Amaravati. and at an altitude of 11 m (36 ft) above sea level.

34. Throughout the Ages the maximum number of streams of people came to India via
A. The western Himalayan passes
B. Tibet
C. The sea
D. The eastern Himalayan passes

Answer: A
Explanation: Throughout the ages the maximum number of streams of people came to India via the western Himalayan passes.

35. The Koal Project is aimed towards
A. Irrigation
B. Drainage and power generation
C. Power generation and load control
D. Irrigation flood control and power generation

Answer: D
Explanation: The Koal Project is aimed towards Irrigation, flood control and power generation.

36. Narmada originates from its source situated in the State of
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: C
Explanation: Narmada originates from its source situated in the State of Madhya Pradesh. It forms the traditional boundary between North India and South India and flows westwards over a length of 1,312 km (815.2 mi) before draining through the Gulf of Khambhat into the Arabian Sea, 30 km (18.6 mi) west of Bharuch city of Gujarat.

37. Which of the following is not a multi-purpose project involving more than one State in India?
A. Nagarjunasagar
B. Damodar Valley Corporation
C. Bhakra Nangal
D. Chambal

Answer: A
Explanation: Nagarjunasagar is not a multi-purpose project involving more than one State in India. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is one of the world’s largest and tallest Masonry dams built across the Krishna river at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Nalgonda District, Telangana State, India and Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh State, India.

38. When dew point is reached it is said that at that temperature
A. The atmosphere is said to be saturated with water vapour
B. The relative humidity of the atmosphere is 100%
C. The atmosphere can hold no more water vapour
D. All the above

Answer: A
Explanation: When dew point is reached it is said that at that temperature the atmosphere is said to be saturated with water vapour. When that maximum amount of water vapor is reached, that is referred to as saturation. This is also known as 100 percent relative humidity. When this is achieved, the temperature of the air has reached the dew point temperature. It is also called the condensation temperature.

39. Which of the following sets of three ports is on the east coast of India?
A. Cochin Goa Mumbai
B. Mumbai Kolkata Chennai
C. Paradeep Kakinada Nagapattinam
D. Machilipatnam Kandla Aleppey

Answer: C
Explanation: Paradeep, Kakinada, Nagapattinam are the sets of three ports is on the east coast of India.

40. How many major ports are there on the east coast of India?
A. 7
B. 4
C. 3
D. 5

Answer: A
Explanation: There are seven major port located on the east coast of India i.e. Tuticorin (Tamil Nadu), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Ennore (Tamil Nadu), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Paradip (Odisha), Haldia & Kolkata (West Bengal), and Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Island).

41. Where in India is the rift valley to be found?
A. Brahmaputra Valley
B. Godavari Valley
C. Cauvery Valley
D. Narmada Valley

Answer: D
Explanation: Narmada flows westwards through a rift valley between the Vindhyan Range on the north and the Satpura Range on the south. The Narmada, also called the Rewa, is a river in central India and the sixth longest river in the Indian subcontinent.

42. To which kind of rock does marble belong?
A. Metamorphic rock
B. Sedimentary rock
C. Igneous rock
D. Volcanic rock

Answer: A
Explanation: Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when limestone is subjected to the heat and pressure of metamorphism. Under the conditions of metamorphism, the calcite in the limestone recrystallizes to form a rock that is a mass of interlocking calcite crystals.

43. Which of the following have almost the same point of beginning?
A. Ganga and Indus
B. Ganga and Brahmaputra
C. Beas and Tapi
D. Indus and Brahmaputra

Answer: D
Explanation: Indus and Brahmaputra have almost the same point of beginning. Brahmaputra and Indus rivers have almost the same point of emerging. The Indus originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. The Brahmaputra originates in the Mansarovar lake, also the source of the Indus and the Satluj.

44. Tin Bigha Corridor is an issue, between India and
A. Pakistan
B. Nepal
C. Myanmar
D. Bangladesh

Answer: D
Explanation: Tin Bigha Corridor is an issue, between India and Bangladesh. Tinbigha is a strip of land lying in the south-east of Mekhliganj Block of Cooch Behar District of West Bengal State in India. Geographically it lies surrounded by Fulkadabri Gram Panchayat (in the north) & Kuchlibari Gram Panchayat (in the south), both belonging to India, and by Dahagram (in the west) & Panbari Mouza (in the east), both belonging to Bangladesh respectively.

45. Where is Arvi earth station for satellite communication?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat

Answer: D
Explanation: Arvi earth station for satellite communication is in Gujarat. This station works to the Indian Ocean satellite, which is located over the equator at a nominal longitude of 61.4″E.

46. The multipurpose project irrigating maximum area in India is
A. Beas
B. Bhakra Nangal
C. Damodar Valley
D. Hirakud

Answer: D
Explanation: The multipurpose project irrigating maximum area in india is Hirakud. Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15km from Sambalpur in the state of Orissa in India. The Hirakud Dam was built in 1957. This dam is one of the longest man made dams in the world and one of the world’s longest earthen dams. The length of the dam is about 16 mi (26 km) and 55 km long. Hirakud Dam is the first major multipurpose river valley project that started after the India’s Independence.

47. Passenger and merchant ships are constructed at
A. Mazagaon Docks
B. Hindustan Shipyard at Visakhapatnam
C. No place; the Indian docks only make navy ships
D. Goa shipyard

Answer: B
Explanation: Passenger and merchant ships are constructed at Hindustan Shipyard at Visakhapatnam. Hindustan Shipyard Ltd., strategically located on the East Coast of the Indian peninsula, at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is the nation’s premier shipbuilding organization catering to the needs of shipbuilding, ship repairs, submarine construction and refits as well as design and construction of sophisticated state-of-the-art offshore and onshore structures.

48. The Nilgiris are part of the
A. Eastern Ghats
B. Western Ghats
C. Vindhyachal
D. Tamil Nadu Hills

Answer: B
Explanation: The Nilgiris are part of the Western Ghats. The Nilgiri Mountains form part of the Western Ghats in western Tamil Nadu of Southern India. At least 24 of the Nilgiri Mountains’ peaks are above 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), the highest peak being Doddabetta, at 2,637 metres (8,652 ft).

49. Rayalaseema is a region of which one of the following States?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: C
Explanation: Rayalaseema is a geographic region in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It comprises four southern districts of the state namely, Anantapur, Chittoor, Kadapa and Kurnool.

50. “Konkan” is a region of which one of the following States?
A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal
D. Kerala

Answer: B
Explanation: “Konkan” is a region of Maharashtra. Konkan division is one of the six administrative divisions of Maharashtra state in India. It comprises the Konkan region, which occupies the entire west coast of Maharashtra. The two districts in the state capital Mumbai also fall in Konkan division.

51. Which one of the following is not conducive to the formation of deltas?
A. Currents and Tides
B. Calm winds
C. Absence of large lakes along the course of the river
D. Sheltered coastline

Answer: A
Explanation: Currents and Tides is not conducive to the formation of deltas. When a river reaches a lake or the sea the water slows down and loses the power to carry sediment . The sediment is dropped at the mouth of the river. Some rivers drop so much sediment that waves and tides can’t carry it all away. It builds up in layers forming a delta.

52. Through which of the following States the Ganga does not pass?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. West Bengal
D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: A
Explanation: It does not pass through Madhya Pradesh. The Ganges passes through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The Ganges drainage area with its productive land is helpful for the agrarian economies of Bangladesh and India.

53. In ancient times the name Ratnakar denote
A. Arabian Sea
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Indian Ocean
D. Confluence of Ganga Yamuna and Saraswati

Answer: C
Explanation: In ancient Indian historical geography, the Indian Ocean has been named as “Ratnakara”- a place where gems and jewels are found. India is encircled by water on 3 sides. The distance of the Indian Coastline is 7516 Kms. The Indian coastline extends from ‘Bay of Bengal’ in the east to ‘Indian Ocean’ in the south to the ‘Arabian Sea’ in the west.

54. The right Ganga tributaries of the plain do not include
A. Alakananda
B. Yamuna
C. Son
D. Tons

Answer: A
Explanation: The right Ganga tributaries of the plain do not include Alakananda. The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism.

55. “They are people of yellow complexion, oblique eyes, high chick bones, spare hair and medium height,” The reference here is to
A. Nordic Aryans
B. Austrics
C. Negroids
D. Mongoloids

Answer: D
Explanation: They are people of yellow complexion, oblique eyes, high chick bones, spare hair and medium height,” The reference here is to Mongoloids. Mongoloid, a term from physical anthropology, refers to the skull shape typically found among East Asians and many American Indians. Skull shape figured.

56. The Bhutia group of languages does not include
A. Laddakhi
B. Tibetan
C. Lepcha
D. Sherpa

Answer: C
Explanation: The Bhutia group of languages does not include Lepcha. The ancestors of the Bhutia migrated from Tibet to north eastern Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and other parts of modern-day Nepal, India and Bhutan. They migrated through the different passes (“La” in Tibetan means “hill”) in the Himalayas.

57. Arable lands refer to
A. Pasture land
B. Fallow land
C. Woodland
D. Cultivable land

Answer: D
Explanation: Arable lands refer to Cultivable land. It was traditionally contrasted with pasturable land such as heaths which could be used for sheep-rearing but not farmland.

58. According to historical geography Bharata Varaha is a part of
A. Pushkharadweepa
B. Jambudweep
C. Kraunchidweepa
D. Kushadweepa

Answer: B
Explanation: According to historical geography Bharata Varaha is a part of Jambudweep. According to our Indian geography in the ancient times, the entire landmass in the northern hemisphere was encircled by ocean in all the directions. This giant land mass on earth was called Jambudvipa. In Sanskrit language dwipa means an Island. Jambudveepa consisted of modern Asia, Europe, Africa and North America.

59. The edible oil commonly used in India for preparation of toilet soap is
A. Linseed oil
B. Mustard oil
C. Soyabean oil
D. Coconut oil

Answer: D
Explanation: The edible oil commonly used in India for preparation of toilet soap is Coconut oil. Coconut oil is used as a cooking fat, hair oil, body oil, and industrial oil. Refined coconut oil is prepared exclusively for industrial purposes and is widely used in the manufacture of biscuits, chocolates, icecreams, margarine, and confectionery items. It is also used for the manufacture of paints and pharmaceutical agents.

60. Which one of the following racial groups is popularly known as the Aryans?
A. The Proto-Australoids
B. The Mediterraneans
C. The Brachycephals
D. The Nordics

Answer: D
Explanation: The Nordics racial groups is popularly known as the Aryans. The Nordic race was one of the putative sub-races into which some late-19th to mid-20th century anthropologists divided the Caucasian race.

61. Which of the weathering agents is almost peculiar to the Indian Himalayas?
A. Wind
B. Glaciers
C. Snowfall
D. Running water

Answer: B
Explanation: The weathering agents glaciers is almost peculiar to the Indian Himalayas.

62. Rajasthan receives very little rain because
A. It is too hot
B. There is no water available and thus the winds remain dry
C. The monsoons fail to reach this area
D. The winds do not come across any barrier to cause the necessary uplift to cool the winds

Answer: D
Explanation: Rajasthan receives very little rain because the winds do not come across any barrier to cause the necessary uplift to cool the winds.

63. A rain shadow zone is present in India
A. Along western flanks of the Aravallis
B. Along the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats
C. Along the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats
D. Along the northern flanks of the Vindhyas

Answer: B
Explanation: A rain shadow zone is present in India along the eastern slopes of the Western Ghats. The eastern region of the Western Ghats which lie in the rain shadow, receive far less rainfall of about 100 centimetres.

64. Blue Mountain (peak) is located in ________.
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Mizoram
D. Kamataka

Answer: C
Explanation: Blue Mountain (peak) is located in Mizoram. The highest peak in Mizoram, Phawngpui or the Blue Mountain is situated near the state’s south-eastern border overlooking the bend of the mighty Chhimtuipui River and the hill ranges of Myanmar.

65. The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in
A. Sundarbans
B. Chilka Lake
C. Gulf of Kachchh
D. Lakshadweep

Answer: B
Explanation: The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in Chilka Lake.

66. India’s indigenous pigs generally give birth to ________ young ones at a time.
A. 10 to 12
B. 8 to 10
C. 4 to 6
D. 2 to 4

Answer: C
Explanation: India’s indigenous pigs generally give birth to 4 to 6 young ones at a time. Pig farming is very important component in North East India.

67. The Himalayas are considered as ________ type of mountains.
A. Relief
B. Submarine
C. Volcanic
D. Tectonic

Answer: D
Explanation: The Himalayas are considered as Tectonic type of mountains. Himalayas are a type of young fold mountains. Fold mountains are formed due to collision of tectonic plates. When two tectonic plates collide they get compressed resulting in upliftment of Earth’s crust.

68. Mekong Ganga Co-operation Project is
A. An irrigation project involving India and Myanmar
B. A joint tourism initiative of some Asian countries
C. A hydroelectric power project involving India Bangladesh and Myanmar
D. A defence and security agreement of India with its eastern neighbours

Answer: B
Explanation: Mekong Ganga Co-operation Project is a joint tourism initiative of some Asian countries. It comprises six member countries, namely India (Look-East connectivity projects), Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. The four areas of cooperation are tourism, culture, education, and transportation. The organization takes its name from the Ganga and the Mekong, two large rivers in the region.

69. A rainshadow region gets
A. Large quantity of rainfall
B. Rainfall six months in a year
C. Rainfall all through the year
D. Scanty or no rainfall

Answer: D
Explanation: A rainshadow region gets Scanty or no rainfall. An area having relatively little precipitation due to the effect of a topographic barrier, especially a mountain range, that causes the prevailing winds to lose their moisture on the windward side, causing the leeward side to be dry.

70. Rain shadows are associated with
A. Convectional rainfall
B. Orographic rainfall
C. Cyclonic rainfall
D. Orographic cyolonic rainfall

Answer: B
Explanation: Rain shadows are associated with Orographic rainfall. A rain shadow is a patch of land that has been forced to become a desert because mountain ranges blocked all plant-growing, rainy weather.

71. Which of the following states does not share the drainage basin of the Cauvery?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: A
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh state does not share the drainage basin of the Cauvery. The sharing of waters of the Kaveri River (also spelled as Cauvery) has been the source of a serious conflict between the two states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

72. Which of the following States does not share the drainage basin of the Krishna?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: D
Explanation: Tamil Nadu does not share the drainage basin of the Krishna. It is one of the major sources for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

73. The minimum fore at cover necessary to maintain ecological balance is
A. 50% of the total land area
B. 40% of the total land area
C. 33% of the total land area
D. 25% of the total land area

Answer: C
Explanation: The minimum for a cover necessary to maintain ecological balance is 33% of the total land area. At least 33% of the land area of a country should be under the forest. This is the ideal balance for maintaining ecological balance in the environment. Unless the balance is maintained there is high chance of suffering from natural calamities like irregular rain, drought, flood, and loss of flora and fauna, etc. This forest maintenance policy is the herald of the Green Movement in India.

74. Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ‘ecological hot spot’?
A. Western Himalayas
B. Eastern Himalayas
C. Western Ghats
D. Eastern Ghats

Answer: C
Explanation: Western Ghats of India is now regarded as an ‘ecological hot spot’ by the Wild Life Act of 1972 of Indian Constitution.

75. Which of the following is not an international airport?
A. Palam
B. Dum Dum
C. Meenambakkam
D. Ahmedabad

Answer: D
Explanation: Ahmedabad is not an international airport.

76. Which one of the following Indian towns has the longest sea beach?
A. Kolkata
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Cochin

Answer: C
Explanation: Chennai has the longest sea beach. Marina Beach is one of the most renowned beaches of Tamil Nadu. Besides this, it is the longest beach in India and also the second longest beach in the world, which stretches to a length of 13 km. It lies on the eastern side of the city, bordering the Bay of Bengal.

77. Oil refinery located near the off field is
A. Nunamati
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Mathura
D. Koyali

Answer: A
Explanation: Oil refinery located near the off field is Nunamati. Oil refinery is located close to the oil fields so that crude oil can be brought to the refineries easily. Since two third of the petroleum is imported, the refineries are located near the coastal areas.

78. Which one among the following states is smallest in area?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: D
Explanation: Tamil Nadu states is smallest in area. In all, Tamil Nadu has 32 districts and out of them, Chennai – the capital of the state is the smallest district (by area). Chennai has an area of 426 square km and is one of the original 13 districts of Tamil Nadu. Despite being the smallest district, it is the most densely populated one.

79. The places Alwaye, Koyna and Korba have
A. Aluminium Industries
B. Thermal Power Plants
C. Oil Refineries
D. Nuclear Power Plants

Answer: A
Explanation: The places Alwaye, Koyna and Korba have Aluminium Industries. Aluminium Industry is the second most important metallurgical industry in India. Aluminium Industry is one of the leading metal industry in the Indian economy.

80. Bauxite is the ore of
A. Aluminium
B. Copper
C. Zinc
D. Mica

Answer: A
Explanation: Bauxite is the ore of Aluminium. Bauxite ore is the world’s main source of aluminum. Bauxite is a rock formed from a reddish clay material called laterite soil and is most commonly found in tropical or subtropical regions. Bauxite is primarily comprised of aluminum oxide compounds (alumina), silica, iron oxides and titanium dioxide.

81. Bhim Tal is a
A. River in West Bengal
B. Lake around Nainital
C. Strike valley
D. Pass in Kashmir

Answer: C
Explanation: Bhim tal is a Strike valley. Strike valley – a valley parallel to the strike of the underlying rocks of a region, found between almost two parallel mountain chain in young fold systems.

82. The Gobindsagar Reservoir is in
A. Mettur Dam
B. Bhakra Dam
C. Ranjit Sagar Dam
D. Rajasthan Canal

Answer: B
Explanation: The Gobindsagar Reservoir is in Bhakra Dam. Gobindsagar is an important reservoir for more than one reason. The Bhakra-Nangal project was launched at the dawn of independence, signifying the beginning of an era of large developmental projects in India and the project was considered as an icon of the young nation’s pride, aptly described by Jawaharlal Nehru as one of the temples of modern India.

83. ‘Black Gold’ refers to
A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Gold
D. Diamond

Answer: B
Explanation: ‘Black Gold’ refers to Petroleum. Petroleum is also known as Black Gold – because when crude oil is extracted from the land it is black in color. People call it gold because of its oils and value . It is very difficult to find.

84. The Indian States which have common borders with Pakistan are
A. Gujarat Himachal Pradesh Haryana and Jammu ; Kashmir
B. Gujarat Jammu ; Kashmir Punjab and Rajasthan
C. Jammu ; Kashmir Haryana Rajasthan and Punjab
D. Jammu ; Kashmir Himachal Pradesh Punjab and Rajasthan

Answer: B
Explanation: The Indian States which have common borders with Pakistan are Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan. Jammu and Kashmir has longest border with Pakistan, having a length of 1222 km, followed by Rajasthan with 1179 km. Gujarat has 506 km, while Punjab has 425 km.

85. Which of the following do not have a common boundary with Bangladesh?
A. Meghalaya
B. Mizoram
C. Tripura
D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: D
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh do not have a common boundary with Bangladesh. Bangladesh and India share a 4,096-kilometer (2,545-mile) long international border, the fifth-longest land border in the world. West Bengal with 2,217 km share longest border with Bangladesh. Other states include 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in West Bengal.

86. HBJ pipe line is being laid for a distance of 1730 km in order to
A. Provide cooking gas for villages
B. Provide employment for rural population
C. Provide feedstock for six large fertilisers
D. Serve the power requirements of many states

Answer: C
Explanation: HBJ pipe line is being laid for a distance of 1730 km in order to provide feedstock for six large fertilisers.

87. The National Institute of Oceanography is located at
A. Kandla
B. Mumbai
C. Cochin
D. Goa

Answer: D
Explanation: The National Institute of Oceanography is located at Goa. It is an autonomous research organization in India to undertake scientific research and studies of special oceanographic features of the Northern Indian Ocean. Headquartered in Goa, it has regional centres in Kochi, Mumbai and Vizag.

88. The Manchester of South India is
A. Chennai
B. Coimbatore
C. Bengaluru
D. Madurai

Answer: B
Explanation: The Manchester of South India is Coimbatore. Coimbatore is known as Manchester of the South India or Textile Capital of South India. It is known as such because of the presence of more than 25,000 small, medium, large sale industries and textile mills.

89. Which one of the following gives the two largest Union Territories of India (in terms of geographical area) in the correct descending order?
A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Delhi
B. Chandigarh Lakshadweep
C. Delhi Puducherry
D. Delhi Chandigarh

Answer: A
Explanation: Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Delhi gives the two largest Union Territories of India (in terms of geographical area) in the correct descending order.

90. Which one of the following lives the three largest states of India (in terms of geographical area) in the correct descending order?
A. Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh
C. Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan

Answer: A
Explanation: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra lives the three largest states of India (in terms of geographical area) in the correct descending order.

91. Which of these is/are endangered species animals of India? ,1. Crocodile ,2. Elephant
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Explanation: Crocodile and Elephant both are endangered species animals of India.

92. Which of the following projects is administered by more than one State?
A. Nagarjunasagar
B. Kosi
C. Hirakud
D. Tungabhadra

Answer: D
Explanation: Tungabhadra project is administered by more than one State. The Tungabhadra Dam also known as Pampa Sagar is constructed across the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of the Krishna River. The dam is in Munirabad, Koppal district of Karnataka. It is a multipurpose dam serving irrigation, electricity generation, flood control, etc.

93. Which of the following States is called the “Garden of Spices”?
A. Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: B
Explanation: Kerala is called the “Garden of Spices”. It is often called as the ‘spice garden of India’ because of the variety of spices it delivers to the nation. Located between the Lakshadweep Sea and Western Ghats, Kerala is considered to be one of the peaceful and the cleanest states of India.

94. Narmada and Tapi flow into the
A. Gulf of Khambat
B. Palk Strait
C. Bay of Bengal
D. Gulf of Kachchh

Answer: A
Explanation: Narmada and Tapi flow into the Gulf of Khambat. The gulf receives many rivers, including the Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada (Narbada), and Tapti. Its shape and its orientation in relation to the southwest monsoon winds account for its high tidal range (40 feet [12 metres]) and the high velocity of the entering tides.

95. The advantage of micro-hydel projects is that they
A. Make use of water of the perennial hill streams and irrigation canals
B. Prevent flash floods
C. Save water
D. Involve less cost

Answer: D
Explanation: The advantage of micro-hydel projects is that they involve less cost. Micro-hydro power plants convert the energy of flowing water into electrical energy. The energy produced by them is renewable & the process does not emit polluting gasses.

96. The boundary between India and China is known as
A. Radcliffe Line
B. Durand Line
C. McMahan Line
D. Maginot Line

Answer: C
Explanation: The boundary between India and China is known as McMahan Line. It is currently the effective boundary between China and India, although its legal status is disputed by the Chinese government. The line is named after Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of British India and the chief negotiator of the convention at Simla.

97. The Chennai – Bengaluru – Coimbatore – Madurai region is ________.
A. A major industrial region
B. A major agricultural region
C. Mangrove forest region
D. Dry Mountainous (Hilly) region

Answer: A
Explanation: The Chennai – Bengaluru – Coimbatore – Madurai region is A major industrial region.

98. The Bhils and the Kols live
A. Along the Vindhya ranges
B. In the Nilgiris
C. In the North-East frontiers of India
D. All over India

Answer: A
Explanation: The Bhils and the Kols live along the Vindhya ranges, a range which bifurcates North and South India.

99. Which of the following is incorrect?
A. Red soils are rich in iron
B. Black soils are rich in phosphorus nitrogen and organic matter
C. Alluvial soils are rich in potash but poor in phosphorus
D. Red soils are suitable for cultivation of pulses and coarse grains

Answer: B
Explanation: Chemically, the black soils are rich in lime, iron, magnesia and alumina. They also contain potash. But they lack in phosphorous, nitrogen and organic matter.

100. The Ganga plain widens from
A. South to north
B. West to east
C. North to south
D. East to west

Answer: D
Explanation: The Ganga plain widens from East to West.

101. The part of India receives maximum insolation.
A. Northern
B. Eastern
C. Western
D. Southern

Answer: D
Explanation: The Southern part of India receives maximum insolation. The southern region is closest to equator and thus receives sunlight for longer duration than any other part of India.

102. In which of the following areas is Konkani spoken as the local language?
A. Kerala and Karnataka
B. Maharashtra and Goa
C. Odisha and West Bengal
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: B
Explanation: In Maharashtra and Goa Konkani is spoken as the local language. Konkani is mainly spoken in Goa . It is the official language of Goa and is spoken along the South Western Coast of India. It is a minority language in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu.

103. The bridge of sand and rock in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka is
A. Palk Isthmus
B. Sri Lanka Bridge
C. Adam’s Bridge
D. Pamban Bridge

Answer: C
Explanation: The bridge of sand and rock in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka is Adam’s Bridge. The bridge is 30 miles (48 km) long and separates the Gulf of Mannar (southwest) from the Palk Strait (northeast).

104. The Indian river of the Indus Basin are
A. Sutlej Beas and Ravi
B. Ganga Beas and Sutlej
C. Betwa Sone and Kosi
D. Gomati Kosi Gandak

Answer: A
Explanation: The Indian river of the Indus Basin are Sutlej, Beas and Ravi. The Indus system comprises of main Indus River, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. The basin is mainly shared by India and Pakistan with a small share for China and Afghanistan.

105. The famous Amarnath and Vaishnodevi shrines are located in the State of
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Jammu and Kashmir

Answer: D
Explanation: The famous Amarnath and Vaishnodevi shrines are located in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The cave is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m, about 141 km from Srinagar. Katra or Katra Vaishno Devi, as it is popularly known, is a small town in Reasi district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India, situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, where the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi is located. It is located 42 km from the city of Jammu.

106. Which of the following is associated with the recent discovery of tungsten by the Geological Surveyor India?
A. Agucha in Rajasthan
B. Thar Desert in Rajasthan
C. Tuensang in Nagaland
D. Sirohi in Rajasthan

Answer: D
Explanation: Sirohi in Rajasthan is associated with the recent discovery of tungsten by the Geological Survey of India.

107. Consider the following statements:,1. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing,2. High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely,3. Tide prevents siltation in the harbours,4. Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports Which of these statements are correct?
A. 1 and 4
B. 2 3 and 4
C. 1 2 and 3
D. 1 2 3 and 4

Answer: D
Explanation: All the statements are correct. Tides are of great help in navigation and fishing, High tide enables big ships to enter or leave the harbour safely, Tide prevents siltation in the harbours and Kandla and Diamond Harbour are tidal ports.

108. The Sunderbans are found in
A. The Luni Basin
B. Godavari Delta
C. Ganga Delta
D. Mahanadi Delta

Answer: C
Explanation: The Sunderbans are found in Ganga Delta. The Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta (also known as the Brahmaputra Delta, the Sundarbans Delta or the Bengal Delta) is a river delta in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, consisting of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal.

109. What is the standard time of India with reference to Greenwich Mean Time?
A. 5.5 hours slow
B. 11 hours fast
C. 5.5 hours fast
D. 11 hours slow

Answer: C
Explanation: India Standard Time is 5.5 hours (5 hours 30 minutes) ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+5.5).

110. The Peninsular Plateau of India extends upto
A. Mizo Hills
B. Himachal Himalayas
C. Assam Valley
D. Maghalaya Hills

Answer: D
Explanation: The Peninsular Plateau of India extends upto Maghalaya Hills. The peninsular plateau extends further east beyond the Rajmahal hills to from Meghalaya or the Shillong plateau. Garo-Rajmahal Gap separates this plateau from the main block.

111. ‘October Heat’ is caused due to
A. The absence of rain
B. Combination of high temperature and excessive humidity
C. Dry hot weather
D. None of the above

Answer: B
Explanation: ‘October Heat’ is caused due to the absence of rain. The weather in the month of October in the Indian sub-continent is called ‘October heat’. During October and November, with the apparent movement of the sun towards the south, the monsoon trough or the low-pressure trough over the northern plains becomes weaker. This is gradually replaced by a high-pressure system.

112. In India the yield per hectare is very low in
A. Intensive farming
B. Extensive farming
C. Commercial cultivation
D. Plantation agriculture

Answer: B
Explanation: In India the yield per hectare is very low in Extensive farming. Extensive agriculture is practiced on a large land hence lesser number of crops are grown per hectare but since there is a large area being cultivated the total yield is large.

113. Which multipurpose project was taken up first of all after independence?
A. Bhakra Nangal Project
B. Damodar Valley Project
C. Kosi Project
D. None of these

Answer: B
Explanation: The Damodar Valley Project is the first multipurpose river valley project of the independent India. Damodar Valley Corporation was established in 1948 to develop the Damodar river Valley spread in Jharkhand and West Bengal.

114. What is the most important geographic use of the Himalayas to India?
A. Prevention of invasions
B. Valuable source of timber
C. They prevent the monsoons from crossing to the north and also serve as a reservoir of water from which our perennial rivers flow
D. They protect India from the icy cold north winds

Answer: C
Explanation: The most important geographic use of the Himalayas to India is that they prevent the monsoons from crossing to the north and also serve as a reservoir of water from which our perennial rivers flow.

115. The Jog Falls are situated on the
A. Tapi river
B. Saravathi river
C. Cauvery river
D. Bhima river

Answer: B
Explanation: The Jog Falls are situated on the Saravathi river. Jog Fall located at southern state of Karnataka is India’s highest waterfall. Its height is 830 feet and is located on Sharavati River.

116. How do the Central Asian highlands affect the Indian climate?
A. The low pressure in these areas intensifies the cold during the winter
B. The atmospheric pressure in this region has an effect on the Indian atmosphere in summer
C. Dry continental air is blowing towards India throughout
D. The atmospheric pressure in this region has an impact on the onset of monsoon in India

Answer: D
Explanation: The Central Asian highlands affect the Indian climate because of the atmospheric pressure in this region that has an impact on the onset of monsoon in India.

117. The first cotton mill was set up at Fort Gloaster in Kolkata in
A. 1919
B. 1926
C. 1818
D. 1854

Answer: C
Explanation: The first Indian cotton cloth mill was established in 1818 at Fort Gloaster near Kolkata, albeit this mill was a failure.

118. What is the correct sequence of the river Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lengths?
A. Godavari – Mahanadi – Narmada – Tapi
B. Godavari – Narmada – Mahanadi – Tapi
C. Narmada – Godavari – Tapi – Mahanadi
D. Narmada – Tapi – Godavari – Mahanadi

Answer: B
Explanation: Yhe correct sequence of the river Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lengths are Godavari – Narmada – Mahanadi – Tapi.

119. The Grand Trunk road between Mumbai and Chennai passes through ________ and ________.
A. Pune and Bengaluru
B. Sholapur and Hubli
C. Ahmednagar and Hyderabad
D. Barsi and Guntur

Answer: A
Explanation: The Grand Trunk road between Mumbai and Chennai passes through Pune and Bengaluru.

120. Which one of the following statements is not true?
A. Ghaggar’s water is utilized in the Indira Gandhi Canal
B. Narmada raised from Amarkantak region
C. Nizatn Sagar is situtated on the Manjra river
D. Penganga is a tributary of the Godavai

Answer: A
Explanation: Indira Gandhi Canal originated from Harike barrage at Sultanpur on Sutlej but Ghaggar is a tributary of river Saraswati, which ends in the Thar desert.

121. India has the world’s highest road which connects
A. Leh and Srinagar
B. Leh and Manali
C. Srinagar and Jammu
D. Sikkim and Darjeeling

Answer: B
Explanation: The Leh-Manali Highway is one of the highest roads in the world. Running between the Indian cities of Leh and Manali, it opens up an inhospitable part of the Himalaya Mountains. Be well prepared before you start, as you will cross several high mountain passes up to 5,325 m (17,470 ft).

122. Which of the following physiographic features of India is ‘geologically the oldest’?
A. Himalayan Mountain Chain
B. Indus-Ganga Brahmaputra Plain
C. The Peninsular Plateau
D. The Coastal Plains

Answer: C
Explanation: The Peninsular Plateau of India is ‘geologically the oldest’. The Peninsular plateau is considered the oldest land mass as it was formed due to the drifting of the Gondwana land. The plateau consists of broad and shallow valleys and rounded hills. The triangular shaped Peninsular Plateau of India extends from the south of Indo-Ganga Plain to the Cape Comorin (now Kanyakumari).

123. ICF (Integral Coach Factory) is at
A. Alwaye
B. Coimbatore
C. Chennai
D. Bhadravati

Answer: C
Explanation: ICF (Integral Coach Factory) is at Chennai. The Integral Coach Factory is one of the earliest production units of independent India.

124. Which of the following is not one of the reasons why the northern mountains are of great importance to India
A. They protect the country from invasion
B. They influence the climate
C. They provide water to the plains
D. They possess valuable vegetation and animal life

Answer: A
Explanation: The northern mountains are of great importance to India because they don’t protect the country from invasion.

125. Gypsum is found in
A. Rajasthan
B. Odisha
C. Assam
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: A
Explanation: Gypsum found in Rajasthan. Rajasthan is the sole producer of lead & zinc conc., calcite, selenite and wollastonite and almost all the production of ochre, silver, steatite and gypsum.

126. Foot and mouth disease is common among
A. Birds
B. Goats and sheep only
C. Cattle only
D. Cattle goats sheep and other hoofed animals

Answer: D
Explanation: Foot and mouth disease is common among Cattle, goats, sheep and other hoofed animals. Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus disease of animals. It is one of the most serious livestock diseases. It affects cloven-hoofed animals (those with divided hoofs), including cattle, buffalo, camels, sheep, goats, deer and pigs.

127. The National Geophysical Research Institute is located in
A. Pilani
B. Goa
C. Lucknow
D. Hyderabad

Answer: D
Explanation: The National Geophysical Research Institute is located in Hyderabad. The National Geophysical Research Institute is a geoscientific research organization established in 1961 under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India’s largest Research and Development organization.

128. Hampi is in
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Sri Lanka

Answer: C
Explanation: Hampi is in Karnataka. Hampi is located in the central part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern part of India.

129. Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand has rich deposits of
A. Gold
B. Mica
C. Gypsum
D. Lead

Answer: B
Explanation: Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand has rich deposits of Mica. It ranks first in the production of coal, mica, Kyanite and copper in India.

130. Which of the following states is the “Sugar Bowl” of India?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh is called as the sugar bowl of India. It is the largest producer of sugarcane in India. Sugarcane produced by them are of special unique quality and has a difference in taste other than that of the once produced by other groups in markets. Being the most famous and the top in class producers, it provides the best quality to other states also.

131. The Water Fall with the highest fall in India is the
A. Jog Falls Karnataka
B. Courtallam Falls Tamil Nadu
C. Beraghat Falls Madhya Pradesh
D. Ettipotala Falls Andhra Pradesh

Answer: A
Explanation: The Water Fall with the highest fall in India is the Jog Falls, Karnataka. Jog Fall located at southern state of Karnataka is India’s highest waterfall. Its height is 830 feet and is located on Sharavati River.

132. The Outer Himalayas correspond with
A. The Karakoram range
B. The Shiwalik range
C. The Kailas range
D. The Hindukush range

Answer: B
Explanation: The Outer Himalayas correspond with The Shiwalik range. Siwalik Range, also called Siwalik Hills or Outer Himalayas, Siwalik also spelled Shiwalik, sub-Himalayan range of the northern Indian subcontinent. It extends west-northwestward for more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from the Tista River in Sikkim state, northeastern India, through Nepal, across northwestern India, and into northern Pakistan.

133. Which one of the following shipyards makes warships for the Indian Navy?
A. Cochin Shipyard Cochin
B. Hindustan Shipyard Visakhapatnam
C. Mazagaon Dock Mumbai
D. Garden Reach Workshop Kolkata

Answer: C
Explanation: Mazagaon Dock, Mumbai makes warships for the Indian Navy. It manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling.

134. Which sanctuary has been selected as an alternative home for the Indian lion?
A. Bandipur Sanctuary (Karnataka)
B. Ghana Sanctuary (Bihar)
C. Periyar Sanctuary (Kerala)
D. Chandra Prabha Sanctuary (UP)

Answer: D
Explanation: Chandra Prabha Sanctuary (UP) has been selected as an alternative home for the Indian lion.

135. The roadways linking Mumbai and Agra passes through
A. Nasik and Gwalior
B. Pune and Bhopal
C. Badodara and Jhansi
D. Jaipur and Kanpur

Answer: A
Explanation: The roadways linking Mumbai and Agra passes through Nasik and Gwalior. Roadway accessibility of Gwalior to other parts of India is excellent. National Highway (NH) 3 connecting Agra and Mumbai, and NH 75 connecting Gwalior and Parsora in Odhisa are the main interstate highways of this city. NH 3 originates in Agra and passes through Dhaulpur, Gwalior, Indore, Nasik, and Thane befor terminating in Mumbai. NH 75 begins from Gwalior and stretches upto Parsora via Jhansi, Panna, Satna, Daltonganj, Ranchi, Chakradharpur, and Chaibasa.

136. ________ State has the biggest area in India.
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: C
Explanation: Rajasthan is the largest state in India in terms of area followed by Madhya Pradesh and then Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. List of states (top 4) with decreasing in land area: Rajasthan – 3,42, 239 square kilometres. Madhya Pradesh – 3,08, 245 square kilometres.

137. The land-locked natural harbour along the east coast of India is
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Paradeep

Answer: A
Explanation: Vishakhapatnam port located in Andhra Pradesh is the deepest landlocked and the safest port in India.

138. The HBJ pipe line serves the fertilizer plant(s) at
A. Hazira (Gujarat)
B. Bijaipur (Madhya Pradesh)
C. Jagdishpur (Uttar Pradesh)
D. All the three

Answer: D
Explanation: The HBJ pipe line serves the fertilizer plants at Hazira (Gujarat), Bijaipur (Madhya Pradesh) and Jagdishpur (Uttar Pradesh).

139. The Indian peninusula as compared to the north Indian plains is
A. Rich in mineral
B. More stable
C. At a higher level
D. All the above

Answer: D
Explanation: The Indian peninusula as compared to the north Indian plains is Rich in mineral, More stable and At a higher level.

140. Where is the Black Pogoda?
A. Konark
B. Khajuraho
C. Madurai
D. Egypt

Answer: A
Explanation: The Black Pogoda is in Konark. The Sun Temple, a magnificent pagoda, is located 2 km from the sea but, in olden times, it was much closer. So, the temple was used as a navigational point by European sailors.

141. The chief competitor of India in the field of lac is
A. Thailand
B. The United States of America
C. Japan
D. China

Answer: A
Explanation: The chief competitor of India in the field of lac is Thailand. India held virtual monopoly of lac until 1950 and accounted for about 85% of the world’s production of sticklac. After 1950, Thailand became the main competitor of India.

142. In India, diamonds are found at
A. Panna (MP)
B. Golkonda (AP)
C. Khetri (Rajasthan)
D. None of these

Answer: A
Explanation: In India, diamonds are found at Panna (MP). Mines is situated in the interior of Panna district. Diamond mines in Panna are managed under the Diamond Mining Project of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC Ltd) of Government of India.

143. What is the official language of Nagaland?
A. Nagali
B. English
C. Assamese
D. Chinese

Answer: B
Explanation: English is the official language of Nagaland. In 1967, the Nagaland Assembly proclaimed English as the official language of Nagaland and it is the medium for education in Nagaland.

144. By what name is India’s eastern coast known?
A. Coromandel Coast
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Eastern Ghat Coast
D. Kolkata Chennai Coast

Answer: A
Explanation: The eastern coast of India is also known as Coromandel Coast. It lies between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of Bengal.

145. On account of which one of the following reasons, we can say that Asia and Australia at one time were joined together?
A. Fossils of Marsupials are found in Asia
B. Culture of both places has many similarities
C. Climate is quite similar
D. The big green fields found in Australia are very much like those in Asia

Answer: A
Explanation: We can say that Asia and Australia at one time were joined together because Fossils of Marsupials are found in Asia.

146. The Periyar Game Sanctuary in Kerala is renowned for
A. Tiger
B. Lion
C. Wild elephant
D. Spotted deer

Answer: C
Explanation: The Periyar Game Sanctuary in Kerala is renowned for Wild elephant. It is notable as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve.

147. What is Pimpri, a place in Maharashtra, known for
A. Leather goods
B. Soaps
C. Electric goods
D. Penicillin

Answer: D
Explanation: Pimpri, a place in Maharashtra is known for Penicillin. It is an industrial centre in Maharashtra is known for penicillin factory.

148. Which of the following is not one of the important steps in processing tea leaves?
A. Withering
B. Rolling
C. Fermenting
D. Drying

Answer: C
Explanation: Fermenting is not one of the important steps in processing tea leaves. Fermentation, chemical process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically.

149. India lies
A. Mainly in the northern hemisphere
B. Entirely in the northern hemisphere
C. On the Equator
D. More in the southern hemisphere

Answer: B
Explanation: India lies entirely in the northern hemisphere. India is divided into almost two equal parts by the Tropic of Cancer (23° 30′N). To the southeast and southwest of the mainland, lie the Andaman and Nicobar islands and the Lakshadweep islands in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea respectively.

150. The paleomagnetic results obtained from India indicate that in the past, the Indian landmass has moved
A. Northward
B. Southward
C. Eastward
D. Westward

Answer: A
Explanation: The paleomagnetic results obtained from India indicate that in the past, the Indian landmass has moved Northward. The palaeomagnetic results indicates that, the Indian land mass has moved to the north breaking from Africa.

151. The McMohan Line is a boundary between
A. India and China
B. India and Pakistan
C. India and Bangladesh
D. India and Nepal

Answer: A
Explanation: The McMahon Line is the effective boundary between China and India.

152. Which of the following is a natural harbour?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata

Answer: B
Explanation: Mumbai is a natural harbour. The Mumbai Port is located in the mainland of west Mumbai on the West coast of India with natural deep-water harbor.

153. Which one of the following pairs is not correct?
A. New Moore Island – India
B. Hurricane – China Sea
C. Doldrums – The equator
D. Trade winds – Winds which blow towards the equator

Answer: B
Explanation: Many of the Eastern Pacific tropical cyclones originate, at least in part, from tropical waves coming off Cape Verde in Africa. Many of these waves traverse the entire Atlantic Ocean without generating storm development until after crossing Central America and entering the warm Eastern Pacific waters.

154. Where are the Lepchas mainly to be found staying?
A. Meghalaya
B. Mizoram
C. Sikkim
D. Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: C
Explanation: The lepchas mainly to be found staying in Sikkim. Lepchas are the original inhabitants of Sikkim, formerly an independent kingdom situated in the Himalayas between Nepal and Bhutan. Lepcha is the name given to this group by their Nepali neighbors and is interpreted by some as a derogatory word meaning “nonsense talkers.”

155. The National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) is located at
A. Kolkata
B. Lucknow
C. Dehradun
D. New Delhi

Answer: A
Explanation: The National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation (NATMO) is located at Kolkata.

156. The satellite construction centre in India is at
A. Peenya
B. Sriharikota
C. Thumba
D. Bengaluru

Answer: A
Explanation: The satellite construction centre in India is at Peenya. Peenya is an industrial area of the Bengaluru city in India. and it is one of the biggest industrial areas in Asia.

157. In which one of the following cities can one never have the sunshine directly overhead at noon?
A. Bengaluru
B. Mumbai
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Delhi

Answer: D
Explanation: Delhi can never have the sunshine directly overhead at noon. Any city north of the Tropic of Cancer will never have the sun directly overhead.

158. Which is the best irrigated State in India?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Maharashtra

Answer: C
Explanation: Punjab is the best irrigated State in India. Punjab leads the country’s States and UT s in terms of land under irrigation, with 98.8 per cent of its crop land under irrigation.

159. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A. Teak : Jammu and Kashmir
B. Deodar : Madhya Pradesh
C. Sandalwood : Kerala
D. Sundari : West Bengal

Answer: D
Explanation: Sundari trees are found in the Sunderbans delta formed by the rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra in West Bengal. It belongs to the Mangrove type of forests.

160. India conducted its first nuclear explosion at
A. Apsara
B. Pokharan
C. Koyana
D. Kalpakkam

Answer: B
Explanation: India conducted its first nuclear explosion at Pokharan. The Indian government conducted its first nuclear test in the deserts of Pokhran, Rajasthan making it a peaceful nuclear explosion.

161. The Bhadravati Steel Plant is the only plant which is managed by a State Government. Which is that State Government?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka

Answer: D
Explanation: The Bhadravati Steel Plant is the only plant at Karnataka.

162. Which of the following is a distributary of the Ganga?
A. Yamuna
B. Son
C. Chambal
D. Hugli

Answer: D
Explanation: Hugli is a distributary of the Ganga. The Hooghly River, traditionally called ‘Ganga’, and also called Kati-Ganga, is an approximately 260-kilometre-long (160 mi) distributary of the Ganges River in West Bengal, India.

163. Mahi Project will greatly benefit
A. Maharashtra
B. Punjab
C. Gujarat
D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: C
Explanation: Mahi Project will greatly benefit Gujarat. The Mahi is a river in western India. It rises in Madhya Pradesh and, after flowing through the Vagad region of Rajasthan, enters Gujarat and flows into the Arabian Sea.

164. What is Bandipur Sanctuary situated in Karnataka particularly noted for
A. Wild Elephant
B. Indian Bison
C. Rhinoceros
D. Spotted Deer

Answer: D
Explanation: Bandipur Sanctuary, situated in Karnataka, is particularly noted for its fine herd of spotted deer.

165. The general physical relief is likely to be the boldest in
A. The Himalayan Mountain Complex
B. The Indus Ganga Plain
C. The Deccan Plateau
D. The Central Indian Plateau

Answer: A
Explanation: The general physical relief is likely to be the boldest in The Himalayan Mountain Complex.

166. Where was India’s rocket launching station set up?
A. Sriharikota
B. Arvi
C. Thumba
D. Port Blair

Answer: C
Explanation: India’s rocket launching station was set up in Thumba. The Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) is an Indian spaceport operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation.

167. Which is common to Guwahati, Barauni, Koyali, Haldia, Digboi and Mathura?
A. Public sector refineries owned by the Indian oil corporation are located in these places
B. They are prominent game sanctuaries
C. They are hill stations
D. Oil and natural gas commission has its units in all these places

Answer: A
Explanation: In Guwahati, Barauni, Koyali, Haldia, Digboi and Mathura, public sector refineries, owned by the Indian oil corporation are located in these places.

168. The glacier of the Nubra Valley the longest one with a length of over 72 km is called the ________ glacier.
A. Hispar
B. Siachen
C. Biafo
D. Baltaro

Answer: B
Explanation: The glacier of the Nubra Valley is the longest one with a length of over 72 km is called the Siachen glacier. At 76 km (47 mi) long, it is the longest glacier in the Karakoram and second-longest in the world’s non-polar areas.

169. The first fertilizer plant was set up at
A. Nangal (Punjab)
B. Sindri (Bihar)
C. Alwaye (Kerala)
D. Trombay (Maharashtra)

Answer: B
Explanation: The first fertilizer plant was set up at Sindri (Bihar). Sindri is a neighbourhood in Dhanbad in Jharkhand state, India.

170. Which of the following is an ore of iron?
A. Bauxite
B. Haematite
C. Dolomite
D. Alunite

Answer: B
Explanation: Haematite is an ore of iron. It is an iron oxide with a chemical composition of Fe2O3. It is a common rock-forming mineral found in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks at locations throughout the world.

171. Mayurakshi Project is an undertaking of the Government of
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: B
Explanation: Mayurakshi Project is an undertaking of the Government of West Bengal. Mayurakshi Reservoir Project was taken up for execution in 1951. This Project has been completed in all respects in the year 1985. The irrigation potential created through completion of this project comes to 2,50,860 ha. in the districts of Birbhum, Murshidabad and Burdwan.

172. The original home of the gypsies was
A. Egypt
B. Russia
C. India
D. Persia

Answer: C
Explanation: The original home of the gypsies was India. Gypsies have long believed they have origins in India, citing common Sanskrit words in their languages and photographs of darker-skinned ancestors in South Asian clothes, while earlier research has offered some scientific support for their suspicions.

173. Which of the following is not one of the traditional Indian seasons (ritus)?
A. Vasant
B. Grishma
C. Margsheersha
D. Sharad

Answer: C
Explanation: Margsheersha is not one of the traditional Indian seasons (ritus). As per the traditional Hindu calendar, Hemant Ritu prevails during the ‘Margashirsha’ and ‘Pausa’ masa.

174. The National Metallurgical Laboratory of India is at
A. Jamshedpur
B. Dhanbad
C. Roorkee
D. Ranchi

Answer: A
Explanation: The National Metallurgical Laboratory of India is at Jamshedpur. National Metallurgical Laboratory is an Indian research center that functions under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.

175. Lac is secreted by
A. Trees like rubber
B. Certain kinds of birds
C. Some animals
D. A certain type of insect which feeds on the saps of trees such as Palas Ber and Kusum

Answer: D
Explanation: Lac is secreted by A certain type of insect which feeds on the saps of trees such as Palas, Ber and Kusum. Lac is a natural resin of animal origin. It is secreted by an insect, known as lac-insect In order to obtain lac, these insects are cultured and the technique is called lac-culture. It involves proper care of host plants, regular pruning of host plants, propagation, collection and processing of lac.

176. Beas flows through the State of
A. Punjab Haryana and Rajasthan
B. Punjab Haryana and Jammu
C. Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
D. Punjab and Haryana

Answer: C
Explanation: Beas river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 kilometres (290 mi) to the Sutlej River in the Indian state of Punjab.

177. The State having the maximum number of oil wells on its land portion is
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Assam
D. Bihar

Answer: A
Explanation: The State having the maximum number of oil wells on its land portion is Gujarat. For the state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) the district is the most prized onshore oil asset in India, producing about 40,000 barrels crude oil a day.

178. Lucerene is a
A. Cereal crop
B. Cash crop
C. Foliage crop
D. Fibre crop

Answer: C
Explanation: Lucerene is a Foliage crop. Lucerene also known as “alfalfa” or “rijka” in northen India is a protein rich fodder and considered as ” queen of fodder crop”.

179. “Mulching” is the term used for the process of
A. Covering the roots of plants with loose material dung etc. in order to protect them from soil erosion etc.
B. Breaking down big pieces of soil into small ones
C. Transplanting of paddy seedlings
D. Nitrogen fixation of soil by use of fertilizers

Answer: A
Explanation: “Mulching” is the term used for the process of Covering the roots of plants with loose material, dung, etc. in order to protect them from soil erosion etc.

180. Jute fibre is obtained from which part of the Jute?
A. Root
B. Stem
C. Leaf
D. Fruit

Answer: B
Explanation: The jute fiber comes from the stem and ribbon (outer skin) of the jute plant. The fibers are first extracted by retting.

181. Which one of the following is the most important port of Gujarat?
A. Porbandar
B. Surat
C. Kandla
D. Diu

Answer: C
Explanation: Kandla is the most important port of Gujarat. Kandla Port is hub for major imports like petroleum, chemicals and iron also export grains, salt and textiles. Port of Kandla is one of the highest earning ports of India, another port in Gujarat is Mundra Port,India’s largest private port.

182. Mumbai High refers to the
A. Greater Mumbai area
B. Highest place in Mumbai
C. Slopes of Western Ghats
D. Oil field below seabed off Mumbai island

Answer: D
Explanation: Mumbai High refers to the Oil field below seabed off Mumbai island. It is India’s largest offshore oil field. Situated some 161 km north of the Mumbai coast, Bombay High has a string of oil and gas rigs in the sea that pumps oil to the coast. It produces 14 per cent of India’s oil requirements and accounts for 38 per cent of all domestic production.

183. The Duncan Pass is located between
A. Afghanistan and India
B. Pakistan and Afghanistan
C. South Andaman and Little Andaman
D. Shivalik and Karakoram

Answer: C
Explanation: The Duncan Pass is located between South Andaman and Little Andaman. Duncan Passage is a strait in the Indian Ocean. It is about 48 km (30 mi) wide; it separates Rutland Island (part of Great Andaman) to the north, and Little Andaman to the south. West of Duncan Passage is the Bay of Bengal; east is the Andaman Sea.

184. ________ is not situated on the banks of the Ganga.
A. Agra
B. Kanpur
C. Allahabad
D. Varanasi

Answer: A
Explanation: Agra is not situated on the banks of the Ganga. Agra is situated on the bank of Yamuna river.It originating from ‘ yamunotri’ glacier in the uppermost region of lower Himalaya in Uttarakhand. It also a longest tributory of Ganga river .

185. Which of the following cities/towns does not lie on the banks of the Ganga?
A. Kanpur
B. Fatehpur
C. Ghazipur
D. Farrukhabad

Answer: B
Explanation: Fatehpur does not lie on the banks of the Ganga. The District Fatehpur is lying in between two big holy rivers of India Ganga and Yamuna.

186. Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Cauvery, Narmada, Godavari and Krishna are extensive areas of
A. Inland fisheries
B. Estuarine fisheries
C. Coastal fisheries
D. Deep sea fisheries

Answer: A
Explanation: Ganges, Brahmaputra, Mahanadi, Cauvery, Narmada, Godavari and Krishna are extensive areas of Inland fisheries. Inland fisheries are “any activity conducted to extract fish and other aquatic organisms from inland waters”.

187. What is the main attraction of Kaziranga Sanctuary located in Assam?
A. Tiger
B. Spotted deer
C. Nilgai
D. One horned Rhinoceros

Answer: D
Explanation: Kaziranga National Park is the name to exemplify the most popular conservation efforts to save the endangered species like one-horned rhinoceros in India. Located in the Golaghat and Nagaon district of Assam, this most notable wildlife sanctuary is being declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1985.

188. Anjuna, Baga, Colva, Majorda, and Miramar are beaches in
A. Chennai
B. Goa
C. Mumbai
D. Visakhapatnam

Answer: B
Explanation: Anjuna, Baga, Colva, Majorda, and Miramar are beaches in Goa. Baga Beach – The Best Beach Of Goa. Candolim Beach – Known For Its Scrubbed Sand Dunes. Calangute Beach – Indulge In Authentic Seafood. Sinquerim Beach – Try Water Sports. Vagator Beach – Clean And Serene. Anjuna Beach – Known For Its Rock Formations. Arambol Beach – For Families And Budget Vacations.

189. Which of the following mountains are the oldest according to geological history?
A. Nilgiris
B. Satpura Range
C. Vindhyas
D. Aravalli

Answer: D
Explanation: Aravalli mountains are the oldest according to geological history. It is 8 billion years old. At this time there would have been a fold mountain range made up of crumpled up Aravalli Supergroup rocks. Subsequently, beginning around 1.7 billion years ago, another basin developed in the north and west of the older Aravalli basin.

190. The four important ports of the West Coast of India, from South to North, in that order, are
A. Kandla Mumbai Goa Cochin
B. Goa Mumbai Cochin Kandla
C. Mumbai Kandla Goa Cochin
D. Cochin Goa Mumbai Kandla

Answer: D
Explanation: The four important ports of the West Coast of India, from South to North, in that order, are Cochin, Goa, Mumbai and Kandla.

191. Which of the following is not a seed borne disease?
A. Redrot of sugarcane
B. Potato mosaic
C. Brown leaf spot of rice
D. Black gram of cotton

Answer: B
Explanation: Potato mosaic is not a seed borne disease. Mosaic virus of potatoes is one such disease that actually has multiple strains. Potato mosaic virus is divided into three categories. Symptoms of the different mosaic virus of potatoes may be similar, so the actual type usually can’t be identified by symptoms alone and is often just referred to as mosaic virus in potatoes.

192. Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in ________ State.
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka

Answer: C
Explanation: Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in Kerala State. Periyar National Park and wildlife sanctuary is located in the Indian state of Kerala. The national park covers an area of 925 sq kilometers with a core zone of around 325 sq kilometers.

193. Which of the following fertilizer plants is not in the public sector?
A. Bhatinda
B. Nangal
C. Kota
D. Gorakhpur

Answer: C
Explanation: Kota fertilizer plants is not in the public sector.

194. Which of the following is known as the ‘Pearl City’?
A. Kandla
B. Tuticorin
C. Kochi
D. Hyderabad

Answer: D
Explanation: Hyderabad is known as the pearl city Of India. Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana in southern India, located on the banks of the Musi River and on the Deccan Plateau.

195. Which one of the following provides the correct sequence of occurrence of four towns/cities as one proceeds from west to east?
A. Rajkot Baroda Kharagpur Bilaspur
B. Bikaner Aligarh Darbhanga Nowgong
C. Indore Rourkela Agartala Jamshedpur
D. Nasik Aurangabad Berhampur Nanded

Answer: B
Explanation: Bikaner, Aligarh, Darbhanga and Nowgong provides the correct sequence of occurrence of four towns/cities as one proceeds from west to east.

196. The Indian sub-continent was originally part of a huge landmass called
A. Jurassic landmass
B. Aryavarta
C. Indiana
D. Gondwana continent

Answer: D
Explanation: The Indian sub-continent was originally part of a huge landmass called Gondwana continent. Gondwana was an ancient supercontinent that broke up about 180 million years ago. The continent eventually split into landmasses we recognize today: Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula.

197. Why is the Delta of the Indus small compared to the Delta of the Ganga?
A. The Indus traverses a shorter distance than the Ganga
B. The Indus is not as broad as the Ganga
C. The path of the Indus is through arid area whereas the Ganga collects more water alone its path of the sea
D. None of the above

Answer: C
Explanation: The Delta of the Indus small compared to the Delta of the Ganga because the path of the Indus is through arid area, whereas the Ganga collects more water alone its path of the sea.

198. In which part of India is Dogri spoken?
A. West Bengal
B. Assam
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Rajasthan

Answer: C
Explanation: Dogri is spoken in Jammu and Kashmir. It is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by about five million people in India and Pakistan, chiefly in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, but also in northern Punjab, other parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and elsewhere.

199. The southern most point of Indian territory is in
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Lakshadweep
C. Trivandrum
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Answer: D
Explanation: The southern most point of Indian territory is in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is situated on Great Nicobar Island in the Nicobar Islands, which are located in the eastern Indian Ocean at 6°45’10″N and 93°49’36″E. This is not on the Indian mainland, but within the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

200. To check the expansion of Thar desert which one of the following methods is expected to yield the best results?
A. Artificial rain
B. Construction of canals
C. Afforestation
D. Construction of Dams

Answer: C
Explanation: To check the expansion of Thar desert afforestation methods is expected to yield the best results. It reduces the pollution level. It minimizes the effect of drought and Global Warming. It helps the factories to have a proper use of plant items without leaving a bad effect in the society and environment. It minimizes the effect of soil erosion.

201. Which of the following is not one of the reasons for concentration of jute mills in Kolkata?
A. Cheap and abundant power supply
B. Availability of coal
C. A large supply of cheap labour and water required for industry
D. The port of Kolkata can easily export all the jute goods

Answer: A
Explanation: Cheap and abundant power supply is not one of the reasons for concentration of jute mills in Kolkata.

202. ‘Blight’ the disease of potato can be cured by
A. Dionine
B. Bordeaux mixture
C. Diathane
D. DDT

Answer: B
Explanation: ‘Blight’ the disease of potato can be cured by Bordeaux mixture. There are a range of chemical treatments available, but the one Paraic recommends is Bayer Garden Blight Control. This is a great preventative treatment which is effective against early stages of Phytophthora Infestans.

203. Belt of Doldrums exists in which of the following regions?
A. Polar region
B. Equatorial region
C. Sub-Polar region
D. Sub-Tropical region

Answer: B
Explanation: Belt of Doldrums exists in Equatorial region. Doldrums, also called equatorial calms, equatorial regions of light ocean currents and winds within the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), a belt of converging winds and rising air encircling Earth near the Equator.

204. The total area of the Republic of India is of the order of ________.
A. 2.3 million sq km
B. 3.3 million sq km
C. 4.3 million sq km
D. 5.3 million sq km

Answer: B
Explanation: The total area of the Republic of India is of the order of 3.3 million sq km.

205. Who prepares topographical maps of India?
A. Geological Survey of India
B. Archaeological Survey of India
C. Survey of India
D. Geographical Survey of India

Answer: C
Explanation: Survey of India prepares topographical maps of India. The Survey of India is India’s central engineering agency in charge of mapping and surveying. Its members are from Survey of India Service cadre of Civil Services of India. It is headed by the Surveyor General of India.

206. Which of the following represents the southernmost geographical unit of India?
A. Cape Comorin (Kanyakumari)
B. Rameshwaram
C. Lakshadweep
D. Great Nicobar Island

Answer: D
Explanation: Great Nicobar Island represents the southernmost geographical unit of India. The southernmost point of the Indian territory is Indira Point in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

207. The Institute of Petroleum Reservoir Studies is located in
A. Ahmedabad
B. Badodara
C. Kolkata
D. Lucknow

Answer: A
Explanation: The Institute of Petroleum Reservoir Studies is located in Ahmedabad. Institute of Reservoir Studies (IRS), set up in May 1978 in Ahmedabad, is the nodal agency for formulating the development schemes of oil and gas fields of ONGC. The emphasis is on Integrated Reservoir Management combining seismic, geological, well logging, reservoir and production data.

208. For the study of climate which of the following is not relevant?
A. Flash point
B. Steenson screen
C. Dew point
D. Hygrogram

Answer: A
Explanation: Flash point is not relevant for the study of climate. The flash point is the lowest temperature at which a volatile substance evaporates to form an ignitable mixture with air in the presence of an igneous source and continues burning after the trigger source is removed.

209. Which of the following places does not lie on the banks of Godavari?
A. Nanded
B. Bhadrachalam
C. Rajhamundry
D. Kakinada

Answer: D
Explanation: Kakinada does not lie on the banks of Godavari. Kakinada is one of the largest cities and the district headquarters of East Godavari district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the second most populated city of East Godavari district after Rajahmundry.

210. Which one of the following towns is not situated along the Grand Trunk Road?
A. Allahabad
B. Lucknow
C. Agra
D. Kanpur

Answer: B
Explanation: Lucknow is not situated along the Grand Trunk Road. Grand Trunk Road is one of largest and oldest national highway of about 2700 km long and it connects major North Indian cities like Kolkata, Kanpur, Allahbad, Aligarh, Agra, Delhi, Amristar, etc. It runs through countries of Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan as well.

211. The Mopplah are to be found in
A. Manipur
B. Assam
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: C
Explanation: The Mopplah are to be found in Kerala. Mappilas are but one among the many communities that forms the Muslim population of Kerala. Sometimes the whole Muslim community in former Malabar District, or even in Kerala, is known by the term “Mappila”.

212. Prince, Victoria and Alexandria are the three important and busy docks at
A. Cochin
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Chennai
D. Mumbai

Answer: D
Explanation: Prince, Victoria and Alexandria are the three important and busy docks at Mumbai.

213. In which area are Zoroastrians concentrated?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: C
Explanation: Zoroastrians are concentrated in Maharashtra. Most of the Parsis (Zoroastrians) live in Maharashtra (mainly in Mumbai) and the rest in Gujarat. Zoroastrians or Parsis are mainly the descendants of the tenth-century immigrants from Persia.

214. ________ is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea.
A. Cochin
B. Mumbai
C. Mangalore
D. Surat

Answer: A
Explanation: Cochin is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Kochi – Queen of the Arabian Sea Kochi (earlier known as Cochin) is a cosmopolitan city in Kerala with a bustling commercial port.

215. What will be the difference in time of two cities situated on the same longitude but one in northern and the other in southern hemisphere?
A. No difference
B. Four hours difference
C. Four minutes difference
D. There are no such cities

Answer: A
Explanation: There will be no difference in time of two cities situated on the same longitude but one in northern and the other in southern hemisphere.

216. Which of the following is wrongly matched?
A. Shompens – Andaman and Nicobar
B. Minicoy – Lakshadweep
C. Khasi – Mizoram
D. Garo – Chhatisgarh

Answer: D
Explanation: The Garo Hills are part of the Garo-Khasi range in Meghalaya, India.

217. Which of the following is not a part of the Great Plains?
A. Indo-Gangetic Divide
B. Ganga Delta
C. Assam Valley
D. Kerala Coastal Plain

Answer: D
Explanation: Kerala Coastal Plain is not a part of the Great Plains. Kerala Plains, narrow strip of coastland, southwestern India, fronting the Arabian Sea to the west and constituting almost all of Kerala state and most of the Malabar Coast.

218. The largest area under plantation in India is in
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Assam

Answer: D
Explanation: The largest area under plantation in India is in Assam. Assam produces the largest volume of tea from India. It’s renowned for its strong, malty black teas.

219. Which sugar is obtained from grapes
A. Lactose
B. Maltose
C. Glucose
D. Sucrose

Answer: C
Explanation: Glucose is obtained from grapes. Glucose is known as Grape sugar which is a monosaccharide because it cannot be hydrolyzed to a simpler sugar; it is a hexose because it contains six carbon atoms per molecule.

220. Kalbaisakhis or Norwesters originate in
A. Chhota Nagpur Plateau
B. Karnataka Coast
C. Coromandal Coast
D. Malwa Plateau

Answer: A
Explanation: Kalbaisakhis or Norwesters originate in Chhota Nagpur Plateau. Violent thunderstorms in the Gangetic plains of India are locally known as KalBaisakhi or Non’westers. These localised events are generally associated with thunderstorms accompanied by strong squally winds and torrential rainfall.

221. The earliest arrivals in India are believed to be Negritos. At which one of the following places are they mainly found now?
A. Punjab
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Andaman Islands

Answer: D
Explanation: The earliest arrivals in India are believed to be Negritos. At Andaman Islands they are mainly found now. The Andaman Islands are home to four ‘Negrito’ tribes – the Great Andamanese, Onge, Jarawa and Sentinelese. The Nicobar Islands are home to two ‘Mongoloid’ tribes – the Shompen and Nicobarese. The ‘Negrito’ tribes are believed to have arrived in the islands from Africa up to 60,000 years ago.

222. The first nuclear reactor of India is named
A. Urvashi
B. Apsara
C. Kamini
D. Rohini

Answer: B
Explanation: Apsara is the oldest of India’s research reactors. The reactor was designed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) and built with assistance from the United Kingdom (which also provided the initial fuel supply consisting of 80 percent enriched uranium). Apsara first went critical on 4 August 1956.

223. The Sahyadris commence in ________.
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Delhi

Answer: A
Explanation: The Sahyadris commence in Maharashtra. The Sahyadri starts from the border of Gujarat and Maharashtra, south of the Tapti River, and runs approximately 1,600 km through the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu ending at Kanyakumari, at the southern tip of India.

224. 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: A
Explanation: The main difference between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats is the matter of Continuity.

225. Tobacco was introduced into India by the
A. Chinese
B. Portuguese
C. English
D. French

Answer: B
Explanation: Tobacco was introduced into India by the Portuguese. Tobacco was first brought to India by Portuguese merchants 400 years ago. Although there were already some strains of locally-grown tobacco in India these were outclassed by the new imported varieties from Brazil.

226. The deepest land locked and protected port in India is
A. Marmugoa
B. Visakhaptanam
C. Mumbai
D. Cochin

Answer: B
Explanation: The deepest land locked and protected port in India is Visakhaptanam. There is no landlocked port in India. However, if you meant which is the deepest port in India, it is Vishakapatnam, which is naturally deep and hence, called a natural harbour.

227. India has one land-locked and protected port which is at
A. Paradeep
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Visakhapatnam

Answer: D
Explanation: The Deepset landlocked port in India is Vishakhapatnam,AP. The port which is encircled by land from all sides with a water passage towards sea or ocean is termed as land-locked port.

228. The airport of Mumbai is called
A. Dum Dum
B. Sahar
C. Palam
D. Meenambakkam

Answer: B
Explanation: The airport of Mumbai is called Sahar. The original location of the airport is the Sahar village area of Mumbai. Hence it was initially referred to as Sahar Airport.

229. The territorial waters of India extends up to
A. 5 nautical miles
B. 12 nautical miles
C. 15 nautical miles
D. 2 nautical miles

Answer: B
Explanation: The territorial waters of India extends up to 12 nautical miles. The territorial jurisdiction extends to territorial water up to 12 nautical miles from the nearest point of the baseline; beyond territorial waters is the Contiguous Zone extending up to 24 nautical miles; and beyond that up to 200 nautical miles is the Exclusive Economic Zone of India.

230. Mudumalai Sanctuary famous for elephants and deer is situated in
A. Assam
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka

Answer: C
Explanation: Mudumalai Sanctuary famous for elephants and deer is situated in Tamil Nadu. Mudumalai (Masinagudi) is famous for elephant safari and much more.

231. India’s latitudinal and longitudinal extent measured in degrees are almost the same, but its north-south extent measured in km is greater than its east-west extent. This is due to the fact that
A. Longitudes are not parallel lines
B. The distance between latitudes remains the same but the distance between longitudes is greatest at the Equator and nil at the poles where all longitudes join
C. All longitudes with their opposites form great circles
D. The earth is not a perfect sphere

Answer: B
Explanation: India’s latitudinal and longitudinal extent measured in degrees are almost the same, but its north-south extent measured in km is greater than its east-west extent. This is due to the fact that the distance between latitudes remains the same but the distance between longitudes is greatest at the Equator and nil at the poles where all longitudes join.

232. Rihand Valley Project is located in the state of
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Jharkhand
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: A
Explanation: Rihand Valley Project is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Rihand Dam is a concrete gravity dam located at Pipri in Sonbhadra District in Uttar Pradesh, India. Its reservoir area is on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is located on the Rihand River, a tributary of the Son River.

233. Which State in India is known as the ‘Granary of India’?
A. Haryana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Kerala

Answer: C
Explanation: Punjab is known as the ‘Granary of India’. Wheat is among the largest crops cultivated in Punjab and it contributes a larger amount to its economy. The state produces 10.26% of the country’s cotton, 11% of rice and 19.5% of India’s overall wheat.

234. ‘Sagar Samrat’ is
A. An oil drilling platform in Mumbai High
B. An island in Indian Ocean
C. A ship used for Antarctica expedition
D. A space craft

Answer: A
Explanation: ‘Sagar Samrat’ is an oil drilling platform in Mumbai High. Sagar Samrat has a drilling depth of 18,000 feet (5,486 metre) and ONGC has plans to convert the rig to take over oil production duties replacing Bombay High north platform.

235. Where would you find Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds and Asurs?
A. Chhattishgarh
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Mahrashtra
D. Jharkhand

Answer: D
Explanation: You can find Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds and Asurs in Jharkhand.

236. Among the following the most urbanised community in India is
A. Muslim
B. Hindu
C. Parasi
D. Gujarati

Answer: C
Explanation: Among the following the most urbanised community in India is Parasi. Parsi, also spelled Parsee, member of a group of followers in India of the Iranian prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra). The Parsis, whose name means “Persians,” are descended from Persian Zoroastrians who emigrated to India to avoid religious persecution by Muslims.

237. The Sharavati Project is a/an
A. Thermal project
B. Hydro-electric project
C. Multipurpose project
D. Irrigation project

Answer: B
Explanation: The Sharavati Project is a Hydro-electric project. The Sharavati Hydroelectric project was started to tap the electricity generating potential of the river. Sharavati is a river which originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka in India. It is one of the few westward flowing rivers of India and a major part of the river basin lies in the Western Ghats.

238. The Islands of Lakshadweep are
A. Of volcanic origin
B. Of coral origin
C. Of continental origin
D. Elevated portions of sub-marine mountains

Answer: B
Explanation: The Islands of Lakshadweep are of coral origin. All these islands have been built up by corals and have fringing coral reefs very close to their shores.

239. Where is Pygmalion Point also known as Indira Point?
A. Lakshadweep
B. Andman and Nicobar Islands
C. Rameswaram
D. Point Calimere

Answer: B
Explanation: Indira point is the southernmost tip of India; situated on Great Nicobar island; part of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. Formerly known as Pygmalion or Parsons point; it was named after Indira Gandhi(1917–1984); India’s former Prime Minister in the mid 1980s.

240. What is the best source of pure cellulose?
A. Coir
B. Cotton fibre
C. Jute fibre
D. Hemp

Answer: B
Explanation: Cotton fibre is the best source of pure cellulose. The cellulose content of cotton fiber is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%. Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper.

241. Soyabeans are rich in
A. Vitamin A
B. Proteins
C. Minerals
D. Carbohydrates

Answer: B
Explanation: Soyabeans are rich in proteins. Soybeans are high in protein and a decent source of both carbs and fat. They are a rich source of various vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds, such as isoflavones.

242. India has an endless growing season because
A. It experiences the monsoonal type of climate
B. The distribution of rainfall is uneven
C. Temperatures throughout the year are favourable for growth of plants
D. Its soil is very fertile the greater part being alluvial

Answer: C
Explanation: India has an endless growing season because temperatures throughout the year are favourable for growth of plants.

243. The port commanding the largest hinterland in India is
A. Mumbai
B. Kandla
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai

Answer: C
Explanation: The port commanding the largest hinterland in India is Kolkata.

244. Which time of the day is generally the hottest period all over India?
A. Noon
B. 0.541666666666667
C. 0.625
D. One cannot say

Answer: C
Explanation: No explanation is given for this question Let’s Discuss on Board

245. The Valleys of Peninsular India are generally
A. U-Shaped
B. V-Shaped
C. Deep
D. Not so deep

Answer: A
Explanation: The Valleys of Peninsular India are generally U-Shaped. U-shaped valleys are located all over the world, particularly in areas with high mountains, as this is where glaciers were able to form. Some examples of U-shaped valleys include Zezere Valley in Portugal, Leh Valley in India, and Nant Ffrancon Valley in Wales.

246. An active volcano was reported at ________ India in 1991.
A. Barren Island Andaman and Nicobar Islands
B. Aliabet Island Gujarat
C. Rameshwaram Island Tamil Nadu
D. Mumbai Island Maharashtra

Answer: A
Explanation: An active volcano was reported at Barren Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands India in 1991. The Barren Island volcano, located 140-km north-east of Port Blair, dormant for more than 150 years started erupting in 1991 and has since then shown intermittent activity,” CSIR-NIO said in a statement”.

247. The first Alumina plant in India is situated at
A. Kiriburu (Jharkhand
B. Ratnagiri (Maharashtra)
C. Sirpur (Andhra Pradesh)
D. Korba (Madhya Pradesh)

Answer: D
Explanation: The first Alumina plant in India is situated at Korba (Madhya Pradesh). Korba is a city and an industrial area in Korba District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Korba is known as the Power Capital of India.

248. The Farakka Project is mainly aimed towards
A. Irrigating more land in West Bengal
B. Utilizing maximum of Ganga water
C. Preserving the port of Kolkata
D. Production of electricity

Answer: C
Explanation: The Farakka Project is mainly aimed towards Preserving the port of Kolkata. The Barrage serves water to the Farakka Super Thermal Power Station.

249. Which country assisted India in the launching of her first satellite ‘Aryabhatta’?
A. USA
B. United Kingdom
C. Former USSR
D. Germany

Answer: C
Explanation: Former USSR assisted India in the launching of her first satellite ‘Aryabhatta’. It allowed the USSR to use Indian ports for tracking ships and launching vessels in return for launching Indian satellites. Aryabhatta is the first man made (artificial) Indian satellite.

250. In which of the following areas of India is there an overlapping plantation of tea and coffee?
A. North-east
B. North-west
C. South-west
D. South-east

Answer: C
Explanation: In South-west areas of India there is an overlapping plantation of tea and coffee.

251. Kanha Tiger Reserve is situated in Mandla district of
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: D
Explanation: Kanha Tiger Reserve is situated in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh. The Kanha Tiger Reserve was made in the year 1973. It covers an area of 940 km² and lies in the two districts of Mandla and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh. Kanha Tiger Reserve is formed including the 1,067 km² of its surrounding buffer zone along with the neighboring Phen Sanctuary of 110 km².

252. The Abhors are
A. An Adivasi tribe in Bastar
B. A clan of dacoits
C. A tribe of Mongoloid blood
D. Extinct now

Answer: C
Explanation: The Abhors are a tribe of Mongoloid blood.

253. The Arabian Sea lies to
A. North-East of India
B. South-West of India
C. South-East of India
D. North-West of India

Answer: B
Explanation: The Arabian Sea lies to South-West of India. The Arabian Sea lies to the west of India, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean lie to the east and south, respectively.

254. Urea is prepared by the chemical reactions of
A. Ammonium sulphate and calcium chloride
B. Ammonia and carbon dioxide
C. Chlorine and water
D. Acetamide and ethyl alcohol

Answer: B
Explanation: Urea is prepared by the chemical reactions of Ammonia and carbon dioxide. This is a two step process where the ammonia and carbon dioxide react to form ammonium carbamate which is then dehydrated to urea. In the process, ammonia and carbon dioxide are fed to the synthesis reactor which operates around 180-210oC and 150 bar pressure.

255. India has the second largest concentration of tribal people in the world. Which of the following countries is the first in this regard?
A. France
B. China
C. Africa
D. Iran

Answer: C
Explanation: India has the second largest concentration of tribal people in the world. Africa is the first in this regard.

256. India has eight coastal states but more than half the sea salt is made along the Gujarat coast because
A. Gandhiji started the salt movement in Gujarat
B. Low rainfall and relative humidity are ideal for the production of salt through evaporation of sea water
C. Kandla port exports salt
D. The salinity of sea water is very high near the Gujarat coast

Answer: B
Explanation: India has eight coastal states but more than half the sea salt is made along the Gujarat coast because low rainfall and relative humidity are ideal for the production of salt through evaporation of sea water.

257. The Matatilla Project is
A. Executed by Uttar Pradesh
B. Executed by Madhya Pradesh
C. A joint venture by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
D. A joint venture by Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

Answer: C
Explanation: The Matatilla Project is a joint venture by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The Matatila Dam is a dam in district Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh., India that was built in 1958 on the Betwa River. Situated 93 km away from Deogarh, this earthen dam is 35 m high.

258. The Palk Bay lies between
A. Gulf of Kachchh and Gulf of Khambhat
B. Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal
C. Lakshadweep and Maldive Islands
D. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Answer: B
Explanation: The Palk Bay lies between Lakshadweep and Maldive Islands. The Palk strait separates India and Srilanka. It lies between the Gulf of Mannar and the Bay of Bengal.

259. Which region in India is known as the ‘Rice Bowl of India’?
A. Indo-Gangetic Plain
B. Krishna-Godavari Delta region
C. North-East region
D. Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Answer: B
Explanation: Krishna-Godavari Delta region in India is known as the ‘Rice Bowl of India’. In India, Andhra Pradesh & the Krishna-Godavari Delta region is called as “Rice Bowl of India”. Coming to the Indian State, Chhattisgarh is also known as Rice Bowl of India.

260. The ‘Ruhr or India’ is
A. Mumbai-Pune region
B. Damodar Valley region
C. Chennai-Bengaluru region
D. Delhi-Kanpur region

Answer: B
Explanation: The ‘Ruhr or India’ is Damodar Valley region. Ruhr valley is an area in west Germany bounded by rivers Ruhr, Rhine and Lippe. It is rich in minerals ,specifically coal, which led to the development of many industries in the valley region especially iron and steel industries.

261. What was the primary purpose of constructing the Farakka Barrage?
A. Preservation and maintenance of Kolkata port for navigation
B. To supply Ganga water to Bangladesh
C. To bring additional area of West Bengal under irrigation
D. To meet the chronic power shortage in Kolkata

Answer: A
Explanation: Preservation and maintenance of Kolkata port for navigation was the primary purpose of constructing the Farakka Barrage. Main objective of the Farakka Barrage Project complex is to divert adequate quantity of Ganga waters to Bhagirathi-Hoogly river system through 38.38 km long feeder canal for preservation and maintenance of Kolkata Port by improving the regime and navigability of the Bhagirathi-Hoogly river system.

262. Sriharikota, an important unit for the Indian Space Research Organisation is located in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: C
Explanation: Sriharikota, an important unit or the Indian Space Research Organisation is located in Andhra Pradesh. Its vision is to “harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.”

263. To which group do belong?
A. Negritoes
B. Proto-Australoids
C. Mongoloids
D. Western Brachycephals

Answer: B
Explanation: No explanation is given for this question Let’s Discuss on Board

264. Where was the first cotton mill set up in India?
A. Mumbai
B. Coimbatore
C. Surat
D. Kolkata

Answer: D
Explanation: The first Indian cotton cloth mill was established in 1818 at Fort Gloaster near Kolkata.

265. The longest distance covered by one Broad Gauge train in India is between
A. Kanniyakumari and Jammu Tawi
B. Guwahati and Tiruvananthpuram
C. New Delhi and Chennai
D. Gorakhpur and Cochin

Answer: A
Explanation: The longest distance covered by one Broad Gauge train in India is between Kanniyakumari and Jammu Tawi.

266. Which of the following is not a tributary of the Krishna?
A. Tungabhadra
B. Malaprabha
C. Ghataprabha
D. Amravati

Answer: D
Explanation: Amravati is not a tributary of the Krishna. The Amaravati River is the longest tributary of Kaveri River in fertile the districts of Karur and Tirupur, Tamil Nadu state, South India.

267. The finest natural harbour in India is
A. Chennai
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Cochin

Answer: B
Explanation: The finest natural harbour in India is Mumbai. It is a magnificent natural harbour on the West Coast of India.

268. Who demarcated the boundary line between India and Pakistan?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Canning
C. Cyril Radcliffe
D. Stafford Cripps

Answer: C
Explanation: Sir Cyril Radcliffe Demarcated the land in 1947.

269. Which is the group of languages spoken by the largest number of people in India?
A. Indo-Aryan
B. Dravidian
C. Austro-Asiatic
D. Sino-Tibetan

Answer: A
Explanation: lndo-Aryan group of languages spoken by the largest number of people in India. There are about 219 known Indo-Aryan languages. The largest in terms of speakers are Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu, about 329 million), Bengali (242 million), Punjabi (about 100 million) and other languages, with a 2005 estimate placing the total number of native speakers at nearly 900 million.

270. Which language next to Hindi is spoken by the largest number of people in India?
A. Bengali
B. Marathi
C. Tamil
D. Telugu

Answer: A
Explanation: Bengali language next to Hindi is spoken by the largest number of people in India. Bengali remains the second most spoken language while Marathi has replaced Telugu in third place.

271. The Bokaro steel plant has been set up with the assistance of
A. Former USSR
B. UK
C. USA
D. Germany

Answer: A
Explanation: The Bokaro steel plant has been set up with the assistance of former USSR. Bokaro Steel Plant (BSP) is located in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand. It is the fourth integrated public sector steel plant in India built with Soviet help. It was incorporated as a limited company in 1964. It was later merged with the state-owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).

272. Which of the following does not have influence over the climate in India?
A. Nearness to Equator
B. Presence of Indian Ocean
C. Monsoons
D. Ocean currents

Answer: D
Explanation: Ocean currents does not have influence over the climate in India. Ocean currents act much like a conveyer belt, transporting warm water and precipitation from the equator toward the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics. Thus, currents regulate global climate, helping to counteract the uneven distribution of solar radiation reaching Earth’s surface.

273. Which or the following Indian islands lies between India and Sri Lanka?
A. Elephanta
B. Rameshwaram
C. Nicobar
D. Salsette

Answer: B
Explanation: Rameshwaram Indian islands lies between India and Sri Lanka. This chain extends between Dhanushkodi on Pamban Island (also known as Rameswaram Island) in Tamil Nadu and Mannar Island in Sri Lanka. The island of Rameswaram is linked to the Indian mainland by the Pamban Bridge.

274. Which one of the following is a breed of cattle famous for high milk yield as well as draught capacity?
A. Mewati
B. Tharparkar
C. Kankrej
D. Red Sindhi

Answer: B
Explanation: Tharparkar is a breed of cattle famous for high milk yield as well as drought capacity. It is a breed of cattle originating in Tharparkar District in Sindh province in present day Pakistan. It is a dual purpose breed known for both its milking and draught potential.

275. What causes earthquakes?
A. Occurrence of underground water
B. Volcanic eruptions
C. Occurrence of cracks and fissures in rocks
D. No definite cause has been found so far

Answer: B
Explanation: Volcanic eruptions causes earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions are caused when magma forces out of an opening in the Earth Crust and becomes lava on coming out of the opening of the Volcano. When magma forces out of the hole , then it causes a relative motion of the earth rptectonic plates or lithospheric plates. If this movement is caused in a vigorous manner , then it creates a tension force within the tectonic plates. After this tension force is released it leads to Eartquake.

276. What is Obra?
A. Copper project in Rajasthan
B. Super thermal power project in Uttar Pradesh
C. Atomic power plant at Kalpakkam
D. Hydroelectric project in Uttar Pradesh

Answer: B
Explanation: Obra is a super thermal power project in Uttar Pradesh. Obra Thermal Power Station is situated at Obra in Sonebhadra district in Uttar Pradesh. The plant is 125 km away from Varanasi. This Uttar Pradesh thermal power plant is equipped with thirteen units, each of which is coal.

277. Where do Birhors live?
A. Chhattishgrah
B. Assam
C. Nagaland
D. Tamil Nadu

Answer: A
Explanation: Birhors lives in Chhattishgrah. They are found mainly in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Orissa. The Birhor population in all three states put together is relatively small and is declining with disappearing forests. The Birhor literacy rate is very low and as a result, they fall an easy prey to those who exploit them. Literacy initiatives, hand in hand with Bible translation can bring about a transformation in their lives.

278. Wild asses are found in
A. Parkal Warangal (Andhra Pradesh
B. Rann of Kutch Gujarat
C. Manas Barpeta (Assam)
D. Chandraprabha Varanasi

Answer: B
Explanation: Wild asses are found in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat. Located in an area called Little Run of Kutch, the Wild Ass Sanctuary in Kutch is the only home to wild ass in India. The sanctuary was set up in 1973 with a purpose to protect the endangered Indian wild ass.

279. Which of the following is not a food-grain?
A. Wheat
B. Rice
C. Cotton
D. Jowar

Answer: C
Explanation: Cotton is not a food-grain. It is a cash crop.

280. Which of the Indian states has the maximum number of common borders with other Indian States?
A. West Bengal
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Karnataka

Answer: C
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh (my state) shares border with 8-states 1-country and National Capital Territory of Delhi.

281. In which of the following states would you not find Bhils?
A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh

Answer: D
Explanation: In Uttar Pradesh you would not find Bhils. The central Bhils are found in the mountain regions in the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujrat and Rajasthan. Bhils are also found in the north eastern parts of Tripura.

282. Which of the following fertilisers provides maximum amount of nitrogen?
A. Calcium Nitrate
B. Urea
C. Ammonium Sulphate
D. Nitrolium

Answer: B
Explanation: Urea fertilisers provides maximum amount of nitrogen. Urea (46-0-0) is a dry nitrogen material produced by reacting ammonia with carbon dioxide. Of the commonly used dry fertilizers, urea contains the highest percentage of nitrogen and is rapidly replacing ammonium nitrate. When surface applied, urea is the most readily volatilized of the dry nitrogen materials.

283. The weather office predicts “depression” over a certain area. It means
A. Cloudy skies
B. Atmospheric pressure in that area is lower than that in the surrounding areas
C. Heavy weather causing a feeling of depression
D. Low atmospheric pressure over a large area

Answer: B
Explanation: The weather office predicts “depression” over a certain area. It means atmospheric pressure in that area is lower than that in the surrounding areas.

284. The smallest Union Territory of India (area wise) is
A. Lakshadweep
B. Puducherry
C. Daman and Diu
D. Dadar and Nagar Haveli

Answer: A
Explanation: The smallest Union Territory of India (area wise) is Lakshadweep. India’s smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km.

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