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Q1.In which of the following states, the Sharavati Project is located?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B
Notes:
Sharavati is the name of the river that flows entirely in Karnataka. India’s famous Jog falls is created by this river. Other name of Jog falls- Gerosoppa falls.
Q2.Which among the following peaks is known as “Five Treasures of Great Snow”?
[A] Lhotse
[B] Godwin Austen
[C] Kanchenjunga
[D] Dhaulagiri
Answer: C
Notes:
Kanchenjunga is known “Five Treasures of Great Snow”.
Q3.Which among the following state produces maximum raw silk in India?
[A] Bihar
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
Answer: D
Notes:
Karnataka accounted for as much as 60% of the country’s raw silk output
Q4.Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS-1) is located in which among the following states?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Goa
[D] Karnataka
Answer: B
Notes:
The Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) is located in the state of Gujarat. It is located near Surat, which is on the banks of the Tapi river. The first unit of KAPS began commercial operations on May 6, 1993. KAPS is one of the oldest operational nuclear power plants in the world. It is being expanded to add two new units with a combined capacity of 700MW.
Q5.In how many zones Indian Railway has been divided?
[A] 14
[B] 16
[C] 18
[D] 20
Answer: C
Notes:
There are total 18 zones in Indian Railways.
Q6.Which among the following is the chief crop of Deccan Plateau?
[A] Wheat
[B] ground nut
[C] Pulses
[D] Cotton
Answer: D
Notes:
The regur soil of Deccan plateau is suitable for cotton cultivation and so cotton is the chief crop of Deccan plateau. The black color of regur soil is due to its iron content which has derived from plutonic lava materials.
Q7.The Uri Dam is located on which river in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)?
[A] Beas River
[B] Chenab River
[C] Ravi River
[D] Jhelum River
Answer: D
Notes:
The Uri Dam is a 480 MW hydroelectric power station on the Jhelum River near Uri in Baramula district of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). It is located very near to the Line of Control, the de facto border between India and Pakistan. The station is largely built under a hill with a 10 km tunnel. It is of the run-of-the-river type without a large dam, since the Indus Waters Treaty gives Pakistan the exclusive right to regulate the Jhelum River.
Q8.Which among the following is the largest and broadest river of south India ?
[A] Krishna
[B] Godavari
[C] Narmada
[D] Tapti
Answer: B
Notes:
Godavari river is largest in peninsular India in terms of length, catchment area and discharge. It is also known as Dakshina Ganga.
Q9.Which is the largest wool producing state of India?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Haryana
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A
Notes:
Rajasthan is the largest wool-producing state in India. In 2022, Rajasthan produced 45.91% of India’s wool. The state has eight breeds of sheep that are known for producing high-quality carpet wool.
Other states that produce wool in India include:
Telangana, Karnataka, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh.
Rajasthan is known for its superior carpet grade Chokla and Magra wool. Carpet grade wool is rougher than apparel grade and accounts for 85% of India’s production.
Q10.Largest brackish water lagoon of Asia is located in which of the following state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Orissa
Answer: D
Notes:
The largest brackish water lagoon in Asia is Chilika Lake, located in Odisha. It spans approximately 1,100 square kilometers and is known for its rich biodiversity, including various species of fish and migratory birds. Chilika is also recognized as a Ramsar Wetland, which indicates its ecological significance.
Q11.India’s longest cable-bridge is located in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: C
Notes:
India’s longest cable bridge is a four-lane bridge that was built in 2017 on the Narmada River in Gujarat. The bridge is 1,344 meters long.
India’s second longest cable bridge is the Zuari Bridge, which is located in Goa. The eight-lane bridge is expected to be a major tourist attraction.
Q12.The Patkai hills belong to which mountain ranges?
[A] Purvanchal
[B] Hindu kush
[C] Himachal
[D] Himgiri
Answer: A
Notes:
The Purvanchal Mountains, or Eastern Mountains, are a sub-mountain range of the Himalayas. The Purvanchal range includes the hill ranges of the Patkai, Barail range, Manipur, Mizoram Mizo, and Naga Hills.
Q13.How many states have common boundary with the State of Madhya Pradesh?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
Answer: A
Notes:
One of the largest states of India, Madhya Pradesh shares its boundaries with other Indian states – Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The state has 48 districts, which are grouped into 8 divisions.
Q14.Which of the following ratios clearly indicate the physiological population density?
[A] Total population to total area
[B] Total population to total irrigated land area
[C] Total population to urban land area
[D] Total population to rural land area
Answer: A
Notes:
Physiological density is the number of people per unit area of arable land.
Q15.Which of the following stream systems dissects Aravalli range?
[A] Narmada, Son
[B] Banas, Luni
[C] Betwa, Koina
[D] Ganga, Saraswati
Answer: A
Notes:
Narmada, Son river systems dissects Aravalli range in 2 parts.
Q16.In India diamonds are quarried from which of the following regions?
[A] Golconda
[B] Jaipur
[C] Ratnagiri
[D] Panna
Answer: D
Notes:
When it comes to India, most diamond mines were depleted decades ago and the country is no longer a source for rough diamonds. However, India does have one active diamond mine at Panna, in Madhya Pradesh, which is run by the state-owned National Mineral Development Corporation.
Q17.Which one of the following is an important crop of the Barak valley?
[A] Jute
[B] Tea
[C] Sugarcane
[D] Cotton
Answer: A
Notes:
The important crop of Barak valley is jute, because Barak valley is situated in Assam. The temperature of the valley varies from 25° to 30°C and rainfall varies from 100 to 200 cm, which is ideal for jute cultivation.
Q18.Which of the following state of India touches maximum state boundaries?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shared its boundary with nine states i.e, Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi.
Q19.Which of the following is the largest glacier of the Eastern Himalayan region?
[A] Lonak
[B] Sonapani
[C] Zemu
[D] Bara Shigri
Answer: C
Notes:
The largest glacier of the Eastern Himalayan region is Zemu glacier. The length of the glacier is 26 kilometers. It is situated in the state of Sikkim.
Q20.Which among the following hill stations are situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh?
1. Chail
2. Dalhousie
3. Palampur
4. Kullu
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 4
[B] 1, 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D
Notes:
All four hill stations are located in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Q21.Veliconda group of low hills is a structural part of which of the following?
[A] Nilgiri Hills
[B] Western Ghats
[C] Eastern Ghats
[D] Cardamom Hills
Answer: C
Notes:
The Velikonda Range is a low mountain range that is included in the Eastern Ghats mountain range system.
Q22.The epithet of “The Cherrapunji of South India” was given to which of the following hill stations?
[A] Chikkamagaluru
[B] Agumbe
[C] Jogimatti
[D] Pushpagiri
Answer: B
Notes:
The epithet of “The Cherrapunji of South India” was given to Agumbe hill station. It is located in the state of Karnataka.
Q23.Which among the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands is/ are correct?
1. It enjoys equatorial climate
2. This is the only place in India where a volcano islocated
3. This is the only place in India where coral bed is found
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: C
Notes:
The Andaman Islands are an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. These roughly 300 islands are known for their palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves and tropical rainforests. Coral reefs supporting marine life such as sharks and rays make for popular diving and snorkeling sites.
Q24.Which of the following Union Territories of India has the largest size?
[A] Chandigarh
[B] Andaman and Nicobar
[C] Puducherry
[D] Daman and Diu
Answer: B
Notes:
Andaman and Nicobar has the largest size (Total area of 8,073 sq km).
Q25.The term Peneplain is related to which of the following?
[A] Underground water
[B] Wind
[C] River
[D] Glacier
Answer: C
Notes:
A low-relief plain which represents the final stage of fluvial erosion or erosion due to the river during times of extended tectonic stability.
Q26.Arrange the following river basin of India as per the ascending order of their area coverage
1. Krishna
2. Ganga
3. Indus
4. Godavari
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 ,2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 4, 3, 2
[C] 2, 1, 3, 4
[D] 2, 4, 1, 3
Answer: B
Notes:
The correct ascending order- Krishna, Godavari, Indus, Ganga.
Q27.Arrange the following tributaries of Brahmaputra river from east to west
1. Manas
2. Dhansiri
3. Lohit
4. Tista
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 3, 2, 1, 4
[B] 3, 1, 2, 4
[C] 3, 4, 1, 2
[D] 2, 1, 3, 4
Answer: A
Notes:
The correct order of the tributaries of Brahmaputra river from east to west- Lohit, Dhansiri, Manas, Tista.
Q28.Which among the following river drains into the Rann of Kutch?
[A] Luni
[B] Mahi
[C] Sabarmati
[D] All of the above
Answer: A
Notes:
The river Luni (495 kilometers) is originated from Aravalli Range. It is the only river that drains into the Rann of Kutch. Bandi, Sukri, Jawai are the left bank tributaries of the Luni river.
Q29.Which of the following statements is not correct about laterite soils in India?
1. These soils were first studied by Buchanan
2. These are mainly found in tropical areas with seasonal rainfall
3. These soils are poor in aluminium but rich in nitrogen
4. These are well developed on the summits of the Sahyadris and the Eastern Ghats
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 3 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 3 & 4
Answer: A
Notes:
Laterite soil is mainly rich in aluminium and iron. It is found in wet and hot tropical areas. Almost all types of laterite soils are red due to the presence of iron oxides. It is formed by the prolonged and rigorous weathering of the parent rock.
Q30.Crude oil was first discovered in which of the following places of India?
[A] The Western Coast
[B] The Eastern Coast
[C] Gujarat Coast
[D] Brahmaputra Valley
Answer: D
Notes:
Crude oil was first discovered in the Brahmaputra Valley. The extent of the oil field is from Dehang Basin to the Surma Valley.
Q31.Which among the following statements are correct
1. In the coastal regions, the land breeze blows over to the sea during night.
2. In the coastal regions, during night, the air over the sea is warmer than the air over land.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 & 2
[D] None of the above
Answer: C
Notes:
Land heats and cools more frequently than the sea. During the day time, the land gets heated and the air over the land being hotter and lighter than that over the sea, a low-pressure area is created over the land. The hot air rises and cool air from the sea reach in towards the land, which is referred to as the sea breeze. During the time of night, the land rapidly loses its heat faster than the sea. The air over the sea is, therefore, warmer and lighter than over the land and a breeze blows but from the land towards the sea.
Q32.Which of the following is known as mango shower?
[A] Rainfall in winter days
[B] Rainfall caused by western disturbances
[C] Pre monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala
[D] Rainfall from June to September
Answer: C
Notes:
Pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala is known as mango shower (also known as April rains or summer showers). It helps in the ripening of mangoes.
Q33.The Biosphere Reserves Programme was launched in India in which year?
[A] 1986
[B] 1988
[C] 1992
[D] 1995
Answer: A
Notes:
The Biosphere Reserves Programme was launched in India in the year 1986. There are a total number of 18 biosphere reserves in India.
Q34.Which of the following is a depositional type of landform?
[A] Stalagmite
[B] Cave
[C] Lapis
[D] Sinkhole
Answer: A
Notes:
Stalagmite is a conical mineral deposit, usually calcite or aragonite, built upon the floor of a cavern, formed from the dripping of mineral-rich water.
Q35.Tulbul project is related to which of the following rivers of India?
[A] Jhelum
[B] Narmada
[C] Sutlej
[D] Tapi
Answer: A
Notes:
Tulbul project is related to the river Jhelum. The Project is a “navigation lock-cum-control structure” which is situated at the mouth of Wular Lake (It is fed by river Jhelum).
Q36.The practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons is known as which of the following?
[A] Mixed farming
[B] Crop rotation
[C] Mixed cropping
[D] Cover cropping
Answer: B
Notes:
The practice of growing a series of different types of crops in the same area in sequential seasons is known as Crop rotation.
Q37.Which among the following is the most important industrial region of India?
[A] Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region
[B] Kolkata-Hugli Industrial Region
[C] Ahmedabad-Vadodra Industrial Region
[D] Chotanagpur Industrial Region
Answer: A
Notes:
Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region is the most important industrial region of India. The region is mainly developed by the British.
Q38.Arrange the following ports of Eastern coast of India from North to South
1. Haldia Port
2. Vizag Port
3. Chennai Port
4. Kolkata Port
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 4, 3, 1, 2
[B] 2, 1, 4, 3
[C] 4, 1, 2, 3
[D] 2, 4, 1, 3
Answer: C
Notes:
The correct order from North to South- Kolkata Port (West Bengal), Haldia Port (West Bengal), Vizag Port (Andhra Pradesh), Chennai Port (Tamil Nadu).
Q39.Which year is considered as the ‘Year of the Great Divide’ with regard to population, after which there has been a continuous and rapid growth in India’s population?
[A] 1910
[B] 1921
[C] 1931
[D] 1951
Answer: B
Notes:
The year 1921 is considered as the ‘Year of the Great Divide’ with regard to population, after which India witnessed continuous and rapid growth in population.
Q40.What is the percentage of the growth of the Hindu population in India?
[A] 5.67%
[B] 13.12%
[C] 16.67%
[D] 19.26%
Answer: C
Notes:
The percentage of the growth of the Hindu population in India is 16.67%. It has declined from the previous decade figure of 19.92%
Q41.Which of the following dams and rivers on which they are built is / are correctly matched?
Hirakud – Mahanadi
Mettur – Kaveri
Almatti – Godavari
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: A
Notes:
Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 km from Sambalpur in Odisha. Built in 1957, the dam is one of the world’s longest earthen dam.
The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India built in 1934. It was constructed in a gorge, where the Kaveri River enters the plains. The dam is one of the oldest in India. It provides irrigation facilities to parts of Salem, the length of Erode, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirappali and Thanjavur district.
The Almatti Dam is a dam project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India which was completed in July 2005.
Q42.India is the largest producer of _____:
[A] Cotton
[B] Rice
[C] Jute
[D] Tea
Answer: C
Notes:
India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses and jute, and ranks as the second largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruit and cotton. It is also one of the leading producers of spices, fish, poultry, livestock and plantation crops.
Q43.Kapildhara Falls is situated on which river?
[A] Narmada
[B] Indravati
[C] Sharavati
[D] Tapi
Answer: A
Notes:
Kapildhara waterfall is located in the Amarkantak district of Madhya Pradesh. It is the first waterfall of river Narmada from its origin. It gets its name from the famous sage Kapil, who had resided at this place and performed severe religious austerities.
Q44.Jadugora, in Singhbhum district, Jharkhand is an important mine for which of the following?
[A] Coal
[B] Uranium
[C] Emerald
[D] Manganese
Answer: B
Notes:
The Jaduguda Mine is a uranium mine in Jaduguda village in the Purbi Singhbhum district of the Indian state of Jharkhand. It commenced operation in 1967 and was the first uranium mine in India. The deposits at this mine were discovered in 1951.
Q45.In which of the following city, worlds second longest beach is located?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Kolkata
[C] Chennai
[D] Puducherry
Answer: C
Notes:
Marina Beach, a natural urban beach in Chennai, along the Bay of Bengal, is the longest urban beach in the country and the world’s second longest. The beach runs from near Fort St. George in the north to Foreshore Estate in the south, a distance of 6.45 km. It is one of the most crowded beaches in the country.
Q46.Name the longest lake in India.
[A] Pulicat Lake
[B] Kolleru Lake
[C] Pangong Lake
[D] Vembanad Lake
Answer: D
Notes:
Vembanad Lake of Kerala is the longest lake in India with a length of 95.6 km. Besides, with a surface area of 2033 km², it is the largest lake in Kerala and spans several districts of the state. The Nehru Trophy Boat Race is conducted in a portion of the lake.
Q47.The Salal Project is constructed on the river _____:
[A] Bhima
[B] Manjra
[C] Krishna
[D] Chenab
Answer: D
Notes:
Salal Hydroelectric Project is built on river Chenab near Reasi in Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir in India. Although the plan for a water reservoir was originally conceived in pre independent India, the planning of the project started in 1960s. The actual construction of the dam started in 1970s.
Q48.As per Census 2011, which state of India has the lowest sex ratio, i.e., number of females per 1000 males?
[A] Haryana
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: A
Notes:
The Indian census 2011 state wise shows that Kerala represents the highest sex ratio with 1084 females per 1000 males. Haryana features the lowest sex ratio in India with just 877 women per 1000 males. UT with Highest Sex Ratio is Pondicherry. UT with Lowest Female Sex Ratio is Daman and Diu District with Highest Female Sex Ratio is Mahe (Pondicherry) District with Lowest Female Sex Ratio is Daman (Daman & Diu).
Q49.Which one of the following is the driest region in India?
[A] Vidarbha
[B] Marwar
[C] Telengana
[D] Marathwada
Answer: B
Notes:
Marwar is a region of southwestern Rajasthan state in western India. It lies partly in the Thar Desert which is the driest region of India. It includes the present-day districts of Barmer, Jalore, Lakshman Nagar, Jodhpur, Nagaur, and Pali. This desert tract, nicknamed Marwar or Marusthali – the Land of Death, lives up to its name with its scorching heat, thorny cactus and scrub, and scanty water.
Q50.The famous tourist centre Mahabalipuram is located near ______:
[A] Delhi
[B] Bombay
[C] Chennai
[D] Calcutta
Answer: C
Notes:
Mahabalipuram is located about 55 km south of Chennai. It is famous for the rock-cut temples, the famous Arjuna Ratha, Draupadi Ratha and Dharmaraja Chariot. The Shore Temple of Mamallapuram was built during the reign of the Pallavan king Rajasimha/ Narasimhavarman II, and it is the oldest structural temple of significance in South India. The two temples hold three sanctums, of which two are dedicated to Shiva and one to Vishnu.
