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”"”Blue Revolution”” is related to- (A) Fish production (B) Milk production (C) Oil production (D) Food production”

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“(A) (SSC CPO 2006, CGL 2006) Exp: The rapid increase in the production of fish is termed as the ““Blue Revolution””. India ranks 3rd in the world after Peru and China.”

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”"”Yellow Revolution”” in India is related to- (A) Rice production (B) Oilseed production (C) Tea production (D) Flower production”

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“(B) (SSC Tax Asst. 2006) Exp: ““Yellow Revolution”” is the rapid increase in the production of edible oil due to hybrid varieties such as GM mustard.”

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As per the classification by agriculture ministry, how many agro-climatic zones are in India? (A) 123 (B) 126 (C) 127 (D) 122

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2010) Exp: Although planning commission has divided India into 15 agro climatic zones, Agricultural Ministry on the other hand has divided India into 127 zones.

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Find the incorrect pair- (A) Tea-Assam (B) Peanut-Bihar (C) Coconut-Kerala (D) Sugarcane-Uttar Pradesh

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(B) (SSC CPO 2010) Exp: Major peanut production of India occurs in Gujarat rather than Bihar. All the other options are matched correctly.

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BT seed is related to- (A) Rice (B) Wheat (C) Cotton (D) Oilseed

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(C) (SSC CGL 2011) Exp: BT cotton is Genetically Modified Crop. BT (Bacillus Thuringiensis) is a soil bacteria which is commonly used as a biological pesticide.

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Social forestry is- (A) Growing plants of various species on private land (B) Management of forests by co-operative council (C) Growing plants of same species on public land (D) Growing and managing useful plants on public land

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Social forestry as a concept was first used by National Commission on Agriculture in 1977. It is the management and Protection of barren land and afforestation leading to social development.

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Which of the following state is considered as the traditional area for tank irrigation in India? (A) Gujarat (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Assam (D) Orissa

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2015) Exp: Tank irrigation is an important source of irrigation. It is widely prevalent in Karnataka plateau, eastern M.P. eastern Maharashtra, Bundelkhand, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Although practiced in areas of Gujarat and Orissa also but the traditional area is Tamil Nadu.

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In which of the area of India, Non-Irrigated Farming is performed? (A) Kanera Field (B) Deccan Plateau (C) Coromandal Field (D) Ganges Field

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Deccan Plateau is an area of low rainfall and there are only few rivers which too are seasonal so the preferred choice of people of this area is non irrigated farming.

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Which of the following district of Tamil Nadu is not suitable for farming due to rising salinity in soil? (A) Tiruchirappalli (B) Nagapattinam (C) Ramnathpuram (D) Coimbatore

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2015) Exp: It has been observed that in Tiruchirapalli which is located along the Kaveri river the salinity levels are increasing in the soil making it unfit for agriculture.

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Match the followingsCrop Producing States A. Tea 1. Himachal Pradesh B. Sugarcane 2. Assam C. Peanuts 3. Uttar Pradesh D. Apple 4. Gujarat (A) A-2,b-4,c-1,d-3 (B) A-2,b-3,c-4,d-1 (C) A-3,b-2,c-1,d-4 (D) A-4,b-3,c-1,d-2

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(B)Exp: Crop Producing States Tea Assam Sugarcane Uttar Pradesh Peanuts Gujarat Apple Himachal Pradesh

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Soil factors are also known as- (A) Biological factors (B) Geo Morphological factors (C) Ecological factors (D) Edaphic factors

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(D) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Edaphic factors are those relating to or determined by conditions of soil. These abiotic factors are related to physical or chemical conditions of soil of a particular area.

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The Black soil is related to which of the following crop- (A) Cotton (B) Sugarcane (C)Tea (D) Coffee

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(A) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Black soil is related to cotton crop. It is also known as cotton soil. It is a self ploughing soil having high moisture retention capacity.

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What is the name of the soil, rich in Calcium? (A) Pedocal (B) Pedalfer (C) Podzol (D) Laterite

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(A) (SSC (10+2) Exam, 2014) Exp: Pedocal is made up of two words pedo+cal here ‘pedo’ means soil and ‘cal’ means calcium i.e. soils which are rich in calcium are termed as pedocals.

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Gray soil, like the Ash of Pine Forest, is also knows as- (A) Red and peat soil (B) Tundra soil (C) Podzol (D) Gray soil

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(C) (SSC CGL (Tier-1) 2015) Exp: Podzol soils are also called lessive soils. These are mountain soils characterized by moderate leaching. These are ash grey in color.

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Which is the best suited soil for the cultivation of rice? (A) Laterite soil (B) Red soil (C) Alluvial soil (D) Black soil

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(C) (SSC (10+2)2013) Exp: Rice is a kharif crop which requires highly alluvial soil and a great amount of water. Major rice producing states are Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.

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The red colour of red soil is due to- (A) Nitrogen (B) Humus (C) Iron (D) Copper

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(C) (SSC (10+2) 2013) Exp: In this type of soil the soil particles have a coating of ferric oxides. These iron oxides have haematite or hydrous ferric oxide which is red in color.

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The soil which bleaches quickly due to rain, is called- (A) Red (B) Laterite (C) Black (D) Alluvial

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(B) (SSC (10+2) 2013) Exp: In lateritic soil the silica present on top percolates down with water and the process is known as leaching. Leaching requires high temperature and high rainfall.

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The remedy for soil erosion region is- 1. Bordering the region 2. Crop regulation 3. Deforestation 4. Allowing animals for grazing (A) 1,2 (B) 1,4 (C) 4,3 (D) 4,3

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(A) (SSC CGL (Tier-1) 2015) Exp: Here 1 and 2 are correct whereas deforestation and allowing animals for grazing exposes the topmost layer of soil to external agents like soil and wind to easily erode it.

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Why is crop rotation necessary? (A) To increase the fertility of soil (B) To increase the quantity of minerals (C) To reduce the quantity of proteins (D) To plough various types of crops

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(A) (SSC CGL (Tier-1) 2015) Exp: Soil contains many minerals and salts. Some of them are used by one type of crop while others by other crops. Crop rotation will help to regain those minerals and will prevent the over exploitation of one type of mineral.

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Which of the following method does not help in conservation of the fertility and moisture of soil? (A) Contour ploughing (B) Dry farming (C) Strip cropping (D) Shifting cultivation

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(D) (SSC Sec. off 2006) Exp: Shifting cultivation also known as slash and burn farming, and is harmful for soil fertility in long term.

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Which of the following is not a cause of soil erosion? (A) Drainage (B) Deforestation (C) Weathering (D) Grazing

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(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2008) Exp: Weathering is a natural process of disintegration of rocks. This leads to the formation of soil rather than erosion.

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The plantation in a huge manner to prevent soil erosion is called- (A) Shelter Belts (B) Contour Farming (C) Strip Farming (D) Forestation

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(A) (SSC CGL (Tier-1) 2013) Exp: Plantation of protective belts of trees around a farmland prevents the action of external agents such as running water and wind on soil.

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Soil erosion in desert area can be prevented - (A) By strip ploughing (B) By using manure (C) By forestation (D) By shifting cultivation

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(C) (SSC (10+2) 2014) Exp: Soil erosion in deserts is primarily because of wind and is also known as aeolian erosion. If trees are planted in the way then high speed winds can prevent the damage to soil.

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The most ideal region for cultivation of cotton in India is (A) The Brahmaputra Valley (B) The Deccan Plateau (C) The Indo Gangetic Valley (D) The Rann of Kutch

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Black soil is more suitable for cotton crop. Black soil is found in Deccan plateau region of Maharashtra & some part of Telangana, Madhya Pradesh etc.

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The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil water is called ________ (A) Percolation (B) Conduction (C) Leaching (D) Transpiration

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Leaching is the process by which the loss (or) extraction of essential material (like micro & macro nutrients) of soil occurs. It may be done through water, wind (or) other agents.

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Growing agricultural crops between rows of planted trees is known as (A) Social forestry (B) Jhum (C) Taungya system (D) Agro forestry

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Taungya is a system where by villagers and sometimes forest plantation workers are given the right to cultivate agricultural crops during the early stages of forest plantation establishment.

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Red soil is normally found in India in which regions? (A) Eastern region only (B) Southern region only (C) Eastern & southern part of the Deccan Plateau (D) None of these

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Red soil is found in Indian states such that Tamil Nadu, southern Karnataka, noth-eastern Andhra and some parts of M.P., Chhatisgarh and Odisha. Hence, option C is correct.

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Science dealing with study of soil is called (A) Pedology (B) Pedagogy (C) Ecology (D) Pomology

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“(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Pedology (pedon+logos)which means scientific study of soil. Pedology (derived from a Greek word ““pedon”” which means ““soil”” and ““logos”” means ““study””).”

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Which of the following states has the largest concentration of tea plantation in India? (A) Assam (B) Bihar (C) Meghalaya (D) Arunachal Pradesh

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(A) (SSC CPO S.I Pre 2003) Exp: Assam accounts for over 51% of total production of tea in India. Firstly, tea plantation was imported to Assam from China and then it spread to Darjeeling and then to South India.

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“Which is the home of ““Alphonso mango””? (A) Ratnagiri (B) Banaras (C) Malda (D) Vijayawada”

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(A) (SSC CGL Pre 2003) Exp: Alphonso mango is the best variety of mangoes in India. It is mainly found in Ratnagiri of Karnataka. These mangoes ripe very well due to moisture provided by pre monsoon showers in Southern India.

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Where is India’s most prized tea grown? (A) Jorhat (B) Darjeeling (C) Nilgiris (D) Munnar

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(B) (SSC 2000) Exp: Costing around Rs. 1 lakh per kg Mokaibari Tea has become one of the most expensive tea. It is grown by Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling.

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Which of the following is the main spice producer? (A) Deccan Trap (B) Malabar coast (C) Coromandal coast (D) Sunder delta

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(b) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2005) Exp: Malabar coast is the main spice producer comprising Kerala and Southern Tamil Nadu. As it lies in tropical conditions with ample rainfall. It is best suited for spice production.

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In which of the following grouping of states of India is rubber grown on a commercial scale? (A) Maharashtra-Gujarat-Madhya Pradesh (B) Kerala-Tamil Nadu-Karnataka (C) Sikkim-Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland (D) Odisha-Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra

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(B) (SSC CPO S.I 2006) Exp: Rubber is a tropical crop grown primarily in Kerala. Kerala accounts for 90% of total rubber production in India. Along with Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu also grows rubber on commercial scale.

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Rotation of crops mean (A) Growing of different crops in succession to maintain soil fertility (B) Some crops are grown again and again (C) Two or more crops are grown simultaneously to increase productivity (D) None of the above

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(A)Exp: The practice of growing different crops in successive seasons to maintain soil fertility is termed as crop rotation. As soil contains many types of nutrients and one type of crop will exhaust a particular type of nutrient that is why crop rotation is necessary.

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Kerala is famous for the cultivation of 1. Coconut 2. Black-pepper 3. Rubber 4. Rice (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 2 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1 and 4

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(A) (SSC CGl Pre 2015) Exp: Various crops grown in Kerala are coconut rubber, tea, coffee and black pepper. Although rice is also grown here but the famous crops are coconut, rubber and black pepper.

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Which one of the following is not a HYV of wheat? (A) Sonalika (B) Ratna (C) Kalyan Sona (D) Girija

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“(B) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2008) Exp: Jaya and Ratna were the rice varieties that were spread over the rice growing regions during ““Green Revolution””. Other given options are HYV varieties of wheat.”

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“Which of the follwings is called ““brown paper””? (A) Jute (B) Cotton (C) Rubber (D) Tea”

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“(A) (Fci Assistant Grade 2012) Exp: Jute is also called ““brown paper”” as the colour of the jute fibres is brown. It is used in various fields such as making brown paper covers, sacks, jute bags etc.”

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Agricultural commodities are graded with: (A) ISI (B) Eco-products (C) AGMARK (D) Green Product

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(C) (SSC MTS 2011) Exp: AGMARK is a certification given to agricultural commodities in order to comply with Agricultural Products Act 1986. It is given for the assurance of quality.

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Dry farming in India is extensively practised in (A) Kanara Plains (B) Deccan Plateau (C) Coromandal Plains (D) Ganga Plains

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(A) (SSC (10+2) DEO & LDC 2011) Exp: Deccan plateau is a rain deficient region having rainfall less them 100cm. Dry land farming is farming technique in which we conserve water through proper cropping, irrigation and soil management techniques.

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The soil found in the Eastern and Western coasts of India is _____. (A) Red Rocky (B) Laterite (C) Black Cotton (D) Alluvial

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Lateritic soil which is formed by the process of leaching is predominant on the Eastern and Western coast of India. This soil is found in the regions having high temperature and high rainfall.

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Which of the Organisation is mainly related with environmental planning? (A) CSIR (B) NEERI (C) CIFRI (D) ICAR

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(B) (SSC CGL 2012) Exp: NEERI stands for National Environmental Engineering Research Institute which is run by Government of India It is situated in Nagpur and was established in 1958. It has 5 laboratories at Kolkata, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai.

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Silent valley is located in- (A) Assam (B) Kerala (C) Africa (D) Andhra Pradesh

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(B) (SSC CPO 2010) Exp: Silent valley is a National Park in Nilgiri Hills in Kerala’s Palakkad District. It consists of tropical rain forests & moist deciduous forests. Alongwith Karimpuzha & Mukurthi National Park, it forms the part of Nilgiri International Biosphere Reserve.

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Which kind of forest is found in Silent Valley of Kerala? (A) Mangrove Forest (B) Deciduous Forest (C) Tropical Rain Forest (D) Littoral and Swamp Forest

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(C) (SSC MTS 2011) Exp: Silent valley is a National Park in Nilgiri Hills in Kerala’s Palakkad District. It consists of tropical rain forests & moist deciduous forests. Alongwith Karimpuzha & Mukurthi National Park, it forms the part of Nilgiri International Biosphere Reserve.

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“The ““Valley of Flowers”” is located in which state? (A) Uttarakhand (B) Jammu and Kashmir (C) Kerala (D) Himachal Pradesh”

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(A) (SSC Steno 2012) Exp: ‘Valley of Flowers’ is a National Park in state of Uttarakhand in Western Himalayas. eg. Asiatic black bear, snow leopard etc. are found. Valley of Flowers alongwith Nanda Devi National Park makes up Nanda Devi Biospher Reserve.

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Which is the first national park of India? (A) Jim Corbett National Park (B) Similipal National Park (C) Dachigam National Park (D) Hazaribagh National Park

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(A) (CISF SI, 2011, SSC (10+2) 2015) Exp: Earlier known as Hailey National Park, Jim Corbett National Park got established in 1936. in Nainital to protect Bengal tiger.

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How much geographical area of India is forest land? (A) 20% (B) 23% (C) 26% (D) 28%

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: India has 20% of its land under forest. In recent times forest area has depleted.

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In terms of area, which of the following Indian state has the largest forest cover? (A) Arunachal Pradesh (B) Chattisgarh (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Orissa

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(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2006) Exp: Forest cover of M.P is 77,522 km2 area of Arunachal Pradesh comes next with 67,321 km2 area.

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Which of the following state has the highest percentage of forest cover? (A) Punjab (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Manipur

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(D) (SSC Steno 2005) Exp: Due to moist & humid climatic conditions towards the North-East India, almost all states are rich in flora & fauna.

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Which of the following state has the highest percentage of forest cover? (A) Jammu and Kashmir (B) Haryana (C) Mizoram (D) Assam

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(C) (SSC LDC 2005) Exp: Mizoram has 90% (approx) of its area under forest which is the highest percentage wise. It is nearly followed by Lakshadweep.

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Which state has the highest percentage of forest? (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Mizoram (C) Arunachal Pradesh (D) Assam

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2015) Exp: With 90% (approx) Mizoram has highest percentage of forest as per available options.

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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is located in which state? (A) Karnataka (B) Orissa (C) Kerala (D) Rajasthan

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(D) (SSC FCI 2012, Steno 2015) Exp: Bharatpur bird sanctuary is located in Rajasthan state & bordering with the state of Uttar Pradesh. Also known as Koeladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary or Koeladeo National Park. Being a World Heritage Site it is famous for migratory Siberian Cranes.

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Which is a famous bird sanctuary located in Haryana? (A) Sultanpur (B) Bharatpur (C) Rajaji (D) Sariska

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary lies between Gurugram and Delhi in the Northern state of Haryana. It is named after Rajput king Sultan Chauhan.

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Namdapha is a national park in- (A) Mizoram (B) Manipur (C) Tripura (D) Arunachal Pradesh

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(D) (SSC CPO 2009) Exp: Namdapha National Park is third largest in India. It is also a biodiversity hot spot in Eastern Himalayas. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh. It has tropical rain forests. It is a tiger reserve.

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This is the only sanctuary where Kashmiri Deer are found? (A) Kanha (B) Dachigam (C) Gir (D) Mudumalai

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(B) (SSC CPO 2007) Exp: Dachigam National Park is located near Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir. It has area of 141km2 Dachigam is ‘Das gaam’ meaning ‘10 villages’. It is famous for Kashmir Stag also known as hangul.

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Which of the following Bio-Reserves in India is the natural habitat for lions? (A) Nilgiri Bio-Reserve (B) Kaziranga Bio-Reserve (C) Mudumalai Bio-Reserve (D) Gir Bio-Reserve

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(D) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Gir forests are natural habitat of Asiatic lions. Its known as Gir Forest National Park & Wildlife Santuary. It is located in Kathiawar region of Gujarat.

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“Where is famous ““GIR”” forest located? (A) Mysore (B) Kashmir (C) Gujarat (D) Kerala”

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(C) (SSC MTS 2000, CPO 2008) Exp: Same as above

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Which of the following is the largest Biosphere Reserve of India? (A) Nilgiri (B) Nanda Devi (C) Sundarban (D) Gulf of mannar

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: This Biosphere Reserve is also known as Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. It is largest of biosphere reserves in India. It is located between India & Sri Lanka in Indian Ocean as shallow water body. A rare species dugong (Sea cow) is found here.

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What will be the effect of global warming on Mangrove forests? (A) They will grow in large number (B) Big area of mangrove forest will be submerged (C) Their role as carbon sinks will become more important (D) Both A and C

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(B) (SSC CGl 2012) Exp: As the mangroves act as buffer between sea & land, being found in coastal regions they are considered most vulnerable to rising sea water level.

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The Silent valley of Kerala - (A) Is only Evergreen Forest in India (B) Has trees of expensive construction wood (C) Is famous for picnic spot (D) Has rare species of Flora and Fauna.

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(D) (SSC CPO 2007) Exp: ‘Silent Valley’ has tropical rain forests and temperate forests in higher reaches which are rare in this region. Most plant species are endemic to Western Ghats. Similarly, Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Langur, lion tailed macaque are all endangered fauna species which are rare to be found.

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Heri Tiera Fomes (sundari tree) is a type of which of the following plants? (A) Tidal Forest (B) Thorn Forest (C) Mountain Forest (D) Taiga Forest

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(A) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Heritiera Fomes (sundari tree) is a type of mangrove tree mostly found in the Sundarban delta of Ganga Brahmaputra rivers. It constitutes over 70% of forest in this area.

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Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state? (A) Rajasthan (B) Assam (C) Jharkhand (D) Chattisgarh

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(B) (SSC Steno 2011) Exp: Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Assam, It is also a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Project Tiger & elephant reserve.

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“Which was the first scheme of ““Biosphere Reserve Areas””? (A) Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (B) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (C) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (D)Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve”

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(B) (SSC Steno 2011) Exp: ‘Biosphere Reserve Areas’ are the regions established by Indian government as ‘ Biosphere Reserve’ in accordance with IUCN Category-V Protected areas. These are larger areas of natural habitat including one or more National Parks accompanied by buffer zones. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was first of this kind.

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The objective of Biosphere Reserve is- (A) Preservation of flora and fauna of forest land (B) Research and Development of forest product (C) Research and Development of agro- product (D) All of the above

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(D) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: All the above given options are correct in terms of

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“Which of the following is considered as the ““forest of world heritage””? (A) Nandankanan in Orissa (B) Kazirangain Assam (C) Sundarban in west Bengal (D) Indian botanic garden, shibupur in West Bengal”

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(C) (SSC CGL 2012) Exp: Sundarbans lie in Ganga Brahmaputra delta. They are one of the largest mangrove forests in the world. It was designated as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.

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India’s Biosphere Reserve ‘Nanda Devi’ (UNESCO) is located in which state? (A) Uttarakhand (B) Sikkim (C) Meghalaya (D) Himachal Pradesh

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve comprises of Nanda Devi & Valley of Flowers National Park. It is drained by Rishi Ganga river.

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In which of the following wildlife sanctuary of India, where project of conservation of Rhinos is underway? (A) Bandipur (B) Periyar (C) Kaziranga (D) Gir

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(C) (SSC MTS 2002,CML 2006) Exp: Kaziranga National Park has about 2/3rd of world’s great one horned rhinoceroses. It is situated in Assam as a renowned ‘World Heritage Site’

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Kaziranga National Park is famous for which of the following- (A) Rhinos (B) Tiger (C) deer (D) Elephant

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(A) (SSC MTS 2002, Steno 2014, 2007) Exp: Same as above

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Sea-cow is found in which of the following biosphere reserve of India- (A) Nokrek (B) Gulf of Mannar (C) Manas (D) Sundarban

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2015) Exp: Gulf of Mannar is situated between Coromandal Coast of India & Sri Lanka. It is a shallow water zone. It has many endangered species which are native to this region. One such specie is dugong dugong, a herbivorous marine mammal.

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Kanchenjunga National Park is located in- (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) West Bengal (C) Sikkim (D) Jammu and Kashmir

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: Kanchenjunga National Park, also known as Khangchendzonga National Park. It is also a biosphere reserve. It became the World Heritage Site on 17 July 2016. It has musk deer, snow leopard as an important species.

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Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is famous for which of the following? (A) Tiger and elephant (B) Wild Bison (C) Birds (D) Leopard and Spotted deer

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(D) (SSC MTS 2011) Exp: Shivpuri National Park of M.P. is also known as Madhav National Park named after Madho Rao Scindia, Raja of Gwalior. Set up in 1958, it is composed of dry decidous & flat grasslands.

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Where is Panchmari Biosphere Reserve located? (A) Arunachal Pradesh (B) Himachal Pradesh (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Andhra Pradesh

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(C) (SSC CPO 2015) Exp: Panchmari Biosphere Reserve is located in midst of Satpura Ranges in Madhya Pradesh. It was designated as biosphere reserve in 2009 by UNESCO. It act as transition zone between forest species of western & eastern ghats. eg. wild boar gaur, cheetal deer.

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Where is Kanha National Park? (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Bihar (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Madhya Pradesh

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(D) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Kanha National Park is in Madhya Pradesh. Also known as Tiger Reserve, it has wild pigs, jackals & tigers.

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World’s only floating National Park is located in- (A) Manipur (B) Kuala Lumpur (C) Bilaspur (D) Dispur

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(A) (SSC CGL 2011, CHSL 2015) Exp: Keibul Lamjao National Park is situated on Lake Loktak in Bishnupur district of Manipur state in NE India and is the only floating park in the world.

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Where is Nagarhole National Park? (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Karnataka (C) Orissa (D) Assam

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(B) (SSC CGL 2009) Exp: Nagarhole National Park is also called Rajiv Gandhi National Park. It is situated in Kogadu and Mysore districts of Karnataka. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It has many tigers, Indian bison and elephants.

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Where are Rain forests found? (A) Central India (B) Eastern Ghat (C) North-Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats (D) North-Western Himalaya and Eastern Ghats

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(C) (SSC Steno off. 2006) Exp: Rain forests found in North East Himalaya & Western Ghats are also called as Tropical Rain forests. These are evergreen as well as semi ever green. Ever green forests are found in the region with 200 to 250 cm of rain where as semi ever green has a mixture of Rain forests, creepers & deciduous forest with rain of 150 cm & above.

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Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary is famous for- (A) Tiger (B) Bison (C) Birds (D) Elephants

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its tiger reserve, it lies in North west of Nilgiri Hills (Blue Mountains), Tamil Nadu sharing its boudaries with Kerala & Karnataka.

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Total number of biosphere reserves in India are- (A) 11 (B) 10 (C) 15 (D) 18

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(D) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: There are 18 biosphere reserves in India. Of these only 4 are UNESCO acclaimed International Biosphere Reserves. These are Nanda Devi, Sundarban Nilgiri & Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserves.

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Where was the first biosphere reserve established in India? (A) Nilgiri (B) Nanda Devi (C) Hazaribagh (D) Kanha

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2015) Exp: Nilgiri is one of the International Biosphere Reserve in India. In the year 1987, it became the first biosphere reserve of India. Lying at juncture of 3 states it has endemic flora & fauna of Western Ghats.

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“Which of the following is known as ““Bio-Diversity hotspot of India””? (A) Western Ghats (B) Eastern Ghats (C) Western Himalayas (D) Eastern Himalayas”

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(A) (SSC CGL 2010) Exp: Western Ghats have around 1800 endemic species. Most of them are endangered due to human activities in the region. Hence, it is made the biodiversity hot spot so as to save the receding species of this region.

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Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following state- (A) Maharashtra (B) Jammu and Kashmir (C) Himachal Pradesh (D) Uttarakhand

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(C) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: In Chamba city of Himachal Pradesh Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary is located at altitude of about 2195m to 5040m. It is IInd largest sanctuary of Himachal Pradesh. It has snow leopard, musk marten brown langur etc.

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Find the wrong pair- (A) Bandipur National Park - Karnataka (B) Sariska National Park - Rajasthan (C) Annamalai National Park - Tamil Nadu (D) Periyar National Park - Andhra Pradesh

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(D) (SSC Steno 2014) Exp: Periyar National Park is in Kerala in Western Ghats. It is also called Periyar Tiger Reserve. Apart tigers it has lion tailed macaques, leopards, Indian bison etc. To its North, it has ‘Periyar lake’.

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Which of the following is not correctly matched? (A) Malaghat - Maharashtra (B) Kanha - Madhya Pradesh (C) Manas - Assam (D) Periyar - Karnataka

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(D) (SSC LDC 2005) Exp: Periyar - Kerala, explained in previous que.

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The most dangerous effect of excessive deforestation is- (A) Loss of forest (B) Loss of other plants (C) Destruction of habitat of wild animals (D) Soil erosion

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(C) (SSC CPO 2012) Exp: Destruction of habitat of wild animals. As the forests are shrinking due to deforestation, the wild animals are loosing on their natural habitats risking survival.

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”"”Chipko Andolan”” is related to whom? (A) Wild Life Conservation (B) Conservation of Forests (C) Agro-Science (D) Deforestation”

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(B) (SSC Sec. Off. 2007) Exp: Chipko Andolan is also termed as Chipko Movement. It was a forest conservation movement in Garhwal Himalayas which started in 1973.

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Afforestation is the process of- (A) Cleaning forests (B) Plantation (C) Cutting of forest (D) Collecting forest resources

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Afforestation is the planting of trees in the area where there was no forest cover earlier. It can also be termed as establishment of forests.

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The problem of arsenic in India is due to- (A) Overexploitation of surface water in affected areas (B) Overexploitation of arsenopyrite in land (C) Overexploitation of coal in Bihar and Bengal (D) Overexploitation of ground water in affected areas

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(D) (SSC CGL (Tier-1) 2014) Exp: Being heavy the concentration of arsenic in the lower levels of underground water keeps on increasing. As the water table shrinks the concentration of Arsenic increases automatically which is hazardous to health. eg. in Ganga Brahmaputra basin

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1.Which of the following has been declared as the marine park by Indian government for the conservation of Coral Reef? (A) Gulf of Kutch (B) Lakshadweep Island (C) Andaman Islands (D) Gulf of Mannar

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(A) (SSC (10+2) 2015) Exp: Gulf of Kutch is located near Gujarat state of India. It has fringing reefs which are a bit less developed due to high sea temperatures & high salinity. It has been declared as the Marine Park by Indian goverment for conservation of corals.

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2.Which one of the following weeds is effective in controlling water pollution caused by industrial effluents? (A) Parthenium (B) Elephant grass (C) Water hyacinth (D) Mogar grass

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Water Hyacinth grows rapidly & scavenges organic in organic water pollutants. This plant help purifying upto 40% polluted water.

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3.The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is (A) Bharatpur (B) Gir forest (C) Khaziranga (D) Nilgiris

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Khaziranga National Park with 2/3rd of one horned rhinoceros of the world is the natural habitat of rhinoceros in India.

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4.Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following? (A) Lion (B) Deer (C) Tiger (D) Bear

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Sariska Tiger Reserve is in Alwar & Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan.

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“5.Which of the following region in India is now regarded as an ““Ecological Hot Spot””? (A) Western Himalayas (B) Eastern Himalayas (C) Western Ghats (D) Eastern Ghats”

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Western Ghats have around 1800 endemic species. Most of them are endangered due to human activities in the region. Hence, it is made the biodiversity hot spot so as to save the receding species of this region.

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6.First national park of India that was established in 1936 was named as- (A) Kanha National Park (B) Bharatpur National Park (C) Hailey National Park (D) Rajaji National Park

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Hailey National Park which is also called as Jim Corbett National Park is in Nainital in Uttarakhand. It was established in 1936. It has tigers, elephants & hundreds of bird speies.

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7.The study of relation of animals and plants to their surroundings is called as- (A) Ecology (B) Ethrology (C) Genealogy (D) Iconology

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“(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: It is Greek word made up of two words ““Eco”” & ““Logy””. ‘Eco’ mean ‘environment’ & ‘logy’ means ‘study’. Ecology term was coined by Ernst Heckel. It studies the interaction of living beings with their environment.”

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8.Green House Effect’ means (A) Pollution in houses in tropical region (B) Prevention of ultra-violet radiation by the ozone layer (C) Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric gases (D) Damage to green painted buildings

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Green houses are transparent glass made houses built in elevated mountainous regions to grow plants & crops by trapping solar light. Similar phenomenon is occuring throughout the globe due to increased level of pollution by release of harmful industrial gases especially CO2 raising temperatures all across globe.

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9.Which sanctuary in India is famous for Rhinoceros and in which state is it located? (A) Gir, Gujarat (B) Kaziranga, Assam (C) Ranthambore, Rajasthan (D) Corbett, Uttarakhand

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Already explained in Q. No. 51.

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10.Red Data Book provides an account of (A) extinct animals only (B) endangered plants & animals (C) endangered plants only (D) fossil plants

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Red Data Book released by International Union for Conservation of Nature is regarding endangered & vulnerable biotic species (plants and animals). It was started in 1964.

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11.Symbiotic Bacteria responsible for the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen are present in (A) Peas (B) Wheat (C) Corn (D) Oats

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Symbiotic Bacteria which is responsible for atmospheric nitrogen fixation is found in root nodules of pulses. The word ‘symbiotic’ is derived from ‘symbiosis’ which means ‘living together’. Here, host (pea) & parasite ‘bacteria’ lives together. Bacteria fixes atmospheric N2 as NH3.

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12.In which of the following States is Dampa Tiger Reserve situated? (A) Assam (B) Karnataka (C) Mizoram (D) Orissa

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(C)Exp: Dampha Tiger Reserve is the largest wildlife sanctuary of Mizoram. It is situated on the border of India with Bangladesh in western Mizoram.

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13.The state which produces largest number of orchids in India is- (A) Assam (B) Arunachal Pradesh (C) Meghalaya (D) Sikkim

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Largest number of orchids are produced by Sikkim in India, Arunachal Pradesh has the capability to surpass Sikkim in this aspect

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14.Kanha National Park saving the rare and almost extinct species of the Swamp Deer, also known as- (A) Barasingha (B) Black Buck (C) Chinkara (D) Nilgai

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“(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Swamp deer is a deer species distributed in the Indian subcontinent. Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh is a home for this specie. Swamp deer is also known as ““Barasingha””.”

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15.Which state in India has the largest cover area of forest? (A) Uttarakhand (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Kerala (D) Uttar Pradesh

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Madhya Pradesh with a forest cover of about 77,462 square kilometers ranks first in the list of forest cover. It is followed by Arunachal Pradesh with a forest cover of about 67,248 sq. km.

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16.Corbett National Park was established to protect which animal? (A) Bengal Tigers (B) Snow Leopards (C) Asiatic Lions (D) One-Horned Rhinos

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: To protect the endangered Bengal Tiger, Jim Corbett National Park was established in 1936 in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. It is the oldest national park of India.

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17.Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Rajasthan was formerly called as- (A) Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (B) Khijadia Bird Sanctuary (C) Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (D) Mayani Bird Sanctuary

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(C) (SSC, SO 2005, CHSL 2016) Exp: Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Rajasthan was formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. This National Park is home to diverse bird species including the Siberian Crane.

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18.Bandipur National Park is in which state? (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Rajasthan (C) Karnataka (D) Chhattisgarh

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Bandipur National Park is situated in Chamara janagar district of Karnataka.This National Park is famous for its small population of tigers.

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19.Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is in which state? (A) Tamil Nadu (B) Chhattisgarh (C) Arunachal Pradesh (D) Uttarakhand

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Declared as 17th tiger reserve of India, Kalkad Mundathurai tigar reserve (KMTR) is the 2nd larjest reserve area of Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1988.

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20.The Great Himalayan National Park is in which state? (A) Jammu & Kashmir (B) Arunachal Pradesh (C) Himachal Pradesh (D) Sikkim

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Great Himalayan national Park is located in Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh. It is a UNESCO world Heritage site conserving some globally threatened species such as Musk deer and western Horned tragopan.

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21.Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is in which state? (A) Orissa (B) Maharashtra (C) Gujarat (D) Karnataka

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Karnataka. Under the project tiger Anshi National Park and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary were collectively declared as Dandeli National Park.

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22.Melghat Tiger Reserve is in which state? (A) Maharashtra (B) Rajasthan (C) Arunachal Pradesh (D) Uttarakhand

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Melghat tiger reserve which is located in the Amravati district of Maharashtra was among the nine tiger reserves which were declared under the first phase of project tiger in 1973-74.

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23.Asiatic black bear and snow leopard is found in which of the following places? (A) Sundarbans National Park (B) Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (C) Keoladeo National Park (D) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers both National Parks are located in Uttarakhand state of India. Apart from a wide variety of flora these include fauna like Snow leopard & Asiatic black bear.

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24.Indravati Tiger Reserve is in which state? (A) Telangana (B) Rajasthan (C) Chhattisgarh (D) West Bengal

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Indravati Tiger Reserve is located in Dantewada district of Chattisgarh. This National Park is the best potential habitat for the wild buffalo.

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25.Simlipal Tiger Reserve is in which state? (A) Maharashtra (B) Andhra Pradesh (C) Chhattisgarh (D) Odisha

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Simlipal tiger reserve (also a National Park) is situated in Mayurbhaj district of Odisha. This tiger reserve derived its name ‘Similipal’ form ‘Simul’ tree i.e Silk Cotton tree.

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26.Anamalai Tiger Reserve is in which state? (A) Telangana (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Kerala

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Anamalai Tiger reserve is a 950 sq. km reserve spread over Western Ghats in Keral. It was declared a tiger reserve in 2007.

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27.Where is the Bandipur National Park? (A) Rajasthan (B) Andhra Pradesh (C) Karnataka (D) Assam

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(C) (SSC Sec Offic 2001) Exp: Bandipur National Park is situated in Karnataka. It was established in 1974. It was private hunting ground for Maharaja of Mysore.

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28.Where is the Forest Reserch Insititute located? (A) Dehradun (B) Bhopal (C) Lucknow (D) Delhi

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(A) (SSC CGL Pre 2011) Exp:Forest Research Institute is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is operated by Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education.

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29.Mudumalai Wild-life Sanctuary is located in the state of _________ (A) Kerala (B) Karnataka (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Andhra Paradesh

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(C) (SSC Sec Offic 2006) Exp:Mudumalai National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Nilgiri District in Tamil Nadu. It shares boundaries with neighboring states of Kerala & Karnataka.

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30.The only sanctuary where kasturi stag is found is- (A) Kanha (B) Dachigam (C) Gir (D) Mudumalai

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(B) (SSC 2006) Exp: Dachigam National Park located 22 km north of Srinagar in J & K has musk deer (Kasturi Mrig). Dachigam is made up of 10 Villages (Das Gaam).

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31.The Gir Forest is noted for its- (A) Lion Sanctuary (B) Deer park (C) Tiger sanctuary (D) Crocodile Park

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(A) (SSC CPO S.I 2007) Exp: Gir Forest is located in Kathiarwar Peninsular region. These are famous for Asiatic lions. It lies in state of Gujarat.

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32.Namdhapa National Park is in (A) Mizoram (B) Manipur (C) Tripura (D) Arunachal Pradesh

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(D) (SSC CPO S.I 2009) Exp: Namdhapa National Park is situated in Arunachal Pradesh in North East India. It is the third largest National Park of India in terms of area.

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33.Manas Sanctuary in Assam is known for (A) Elephants (B) Bears (C) Tigers (D) Wild ass

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(A) (SSC SAS Pre C & D 2011) Exp: Manas Sanctuary is famous for elephants. It is situated in Assam. It is also famous for Project Tiger.

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34.Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India? (A) Nokrek (B) Kanha (C) Nilgiris (D) Periyal

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(C) (SSC CML Pre 2002) Exp: It became biosphere reserve in 1986. It is the southern part of Western Ghats. It is at the tri-junction of Karnataka, Kerala & Tamil Nadu.

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35.In which state is the Kanger Ghati National Park? (A) Himachal Pradesh (B) Bihar (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Chhatisgarh

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(D) (SSC CML Pre 2006) Exp: Kanger Ghati National Park is situated in Jagdalpur, Chhatisgarh in Bastar region. It became a National Park in 1982. It has Bastar hill myna as one of the prominent species.

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1.Which of the port is not a Natural Port? (A) Chennai (B) Mumbai (C) Cochin (D) Paradip

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(A) (SSC CPO 2006) Exp: Chennai Port is an artificial deep seaport as it has been prepared artificially by cutting crust of continental shelf lying under shallow sea zone. Natural deep sea ports are found on Western Ghats of India due to thin coast line where as due to wide continental shelf on eastern side, ports here are artificially built.

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2.India’s longest tunnel Jawahar tunnel is located in which state? (A) Jammu and Kashmir (B) Maharashtra (C) Karnataka (D) Himachal Pradesh

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(A) (SSC CGL 2008, Sec. off. 2007) Exp: Jawahar Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir was named after Ist P.M. Jawahar Lal Nehru. It is also known as Banihal Tunnel as it links Qazigund with Banihal. It lies on NH44.

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3.A Hydro Power Project on Lake Loktak is situated in which state- (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Manipur (C) Meghalaya (D) Himachal Pradesh

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(B) (SSC CGL 2008 Exp: Lake Loktak is situated in Manipur. Loktak Hydroelectric Power Plant constructed on it is owned by NHPC Ltd.

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4.Jadugoda is famous for? (A) Mining of iron (B) Mining of mica (C) Mining of uranium (D) Mining of copper

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(C) (SSC Tax Asst. 2006, 2007, CGL 1999) Exp: Jadugoda is the village in Purbi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand state. It was first uranium mine of India operationalised in 1967.

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5.The Huge deposit of uranium are found recently in- (A) Andhra Pradesh (B) Kanrataka (C) Kerala (D) Tamil Nadu

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2010) Exp: Tummalapalle of Andhra Pradesh has one of the largest uranium reserves of the world. This report was concluded by Atomic Energy Commission of India after conducting the research in 2011.

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6.Where is the biggest reserve of mica? (A) In South Africa (B) In India (C) In USA (D) In Australia

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(B) (SSC MTS 2001, 2008) Exp: Biggest reserve of mica is in India. It is in Koderma District of Jharkhand. About 95% of mica reserves in India are located in Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh & Rajasthan state.

128
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7.The main mineral found in upper Brahmaputra valley is- (A) Coal (B) Iron ore (C) Petroleum (D) Manganese

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(C) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Main mineral found in upper Brahmaputra valley is petroleum. British in 1901 started extracting petroleum in Digboi district of Assam. It is oldest petroleum refinery in India.

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8.Raniganj in West Bengal is concerned with- (A) Coal (B) Iron ore (C) Manganese (D) Copper

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(A) (SSC MTS 1991, 2000, Steno Exam, 2010) Exp: Raniganj coal field is located in Durgapur & Asansol sub divisions of Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. This coal belt stretches to neighbouring state of Jharkhand.

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9.Which is the largest producer of lignite in India? (A) Kerala (B) Rajasthan (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Gujarat

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2015) Exp: Lignite coal is obtained from Gujarat & Tamil Nadu in India. Neyveli which is located in South Arcol district of Tamil Nadu is largest mine of lignite coal. It supplies fuel to thermal power stations in Tamil Nadu.

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“10.”“Panna”” is an important place in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for mines of- (A) Gold (B) Silver (C) Diamond (D) Iron”

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(C) (SSC Steno 2010) Exp: ‘Panna’ district of Madhya Pradesh is famous for diamond mining. It also has tiger reserve known as ‘Panna National Park’ Diamond Mining Project of National Mineral Development Corporation manages diamond mines in Panna.

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11.Diamond mines are found in - (A) Panna, Madhya Pradesh (B) Mysore, Karnataka (C) Waltair, Andhra Pradesh (D) Ajmer, Rajasthan

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(A) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: Explained above

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12.Which is the destination of the slurry brought by pipeline from Kudremukh? (A) Koyali (B) Jagdishpur (C) Mangalore (D) Udaipur

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: Iron ore is mined from the hills of Kudremukh in Chikmagaluru District of Karnataka in Western Ghats. From here it is transported to the port of Mangalore in the form of slurry through pipeline for exports.

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13.Iron ore produced from the mines of Kudremukh is exported from which of the following? (A) Marmagao (B) Kochin (C) Mangalore (D) Chennai

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(C) (SSC MTS 2000, LDC 2005) Exp: Same as above

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14.India mainly exports iron ore to which country? (A) Japan (B) Bhutan (C) Indonesia (D) Russia

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(A) (SSC Sec. off. 2006) Exp: India has large reserves of iron ore while Japan is highly industrialised with big automobile industry which requires iron ore. So, India has been exporting iron to Japan since end of second world war. From eastern port of Vizag most of the iron is exported to Japan & other East Asian economies.

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15.Khetri is famous for- (A) Aluminium (B) Fertilizers (C) Copper (D) Gold

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(C) (SSC DEO 2009, MTS 2001, 2002) Exp: Khetri in Rajasthan is very well known for copper. It is the town in Jhunjhunu district.

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16.Where is the oldest working ‘Refinery’? (A) Bahamas (B) Basra (C) Digboi (D) Texas

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(C) (SSC CPO 2005, SSC MTS Exam, 2002) Exp: Oldest working petroleum refinery is in Digboi, Assam. It was started in the year 1901 by British. It was infact first oil well drilled in Asia. It is also known as ‘Oil city’.

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17.The First refinery in India was established in- (A) Barauni (B) Vishakhapatnam (C) Digboi (D) Mumbai

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: Answered above

139
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18.The Total number of refinery working in Assam is/are- (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four

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(D) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Digboi Refinery in 1901, Noonmati in Guwahati in 1962, Dhaligaon near Bongaigaon, 1962 Numaligarh, Golaghat district, 1999.

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“19.”“Mumbai High”” is related to- (A) Iron (B) Petroleum (C) Tomb (D) Jute”

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: Mumbai High also known as Bombay High is an off shore region beyond Mumbai coast from where petroleum is drilled.

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20.Where is Mumbai High located- (A) Continental Shelf of Arabian sea (B) Western Coastal Plain (C) Western Ghat (D) Internal Plains of South

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2012) Exp: In an off shore region of the coast of Mumbai. The petroleum reserves are available under sea on the continental shelf of Arabian Sea.

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21.The First port developed after independence was- (A) New Mangalore (B) Mumbai (C) Nhava Sheva (D) Kandla

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(D) (SSC Steno 2012) Exp: Kandla was developed as an off spring port. As due to partition India lost important Karachi port to Pakistan so Mumbai port was over burdened with excess work. This effect was neutralised by diverting trade to Kandla port which is situated in Kutch district of Gujarat.

143
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22.The construction of Tehri dam is done across which river- (A) Ganga (B) Brahmaputra (C) Bhagirathi (D) Yamuna

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(C) (SSC,CGL 2016, Steno 2007) Exp: Tehri Dam built across river Bhagirathi in Tehri, Uttarakhand is a 1000 megawatt power project. It also holds a water reservoir for irrigation & municipal water supply.

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23.Tehri Hydro Power complex is constructed on which of the following river- (A) Alaknanda (B) Mandakini (C) Dhauli Ganga (D) Bhagirathi

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(D) (SSC Tax Asst. 2009) Exp: Bhagirathi originates from Gangotri glacier in Uttar Kashi district of Garhwal region. Tehri Power Project is built on this river.

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24.The contribution of Hydro-Power in India’s total power is almost- (A) Half (B) One-third (C) One-fourth (D) One-fifth

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(D) (SSC MTS Exam, 2006) Exp: In India most of the electricity is produced through thermal power stations where mostly coal is used as raw material. Although, India has a great potential to produce hydroelectricty but still it has not harnessed it properly & only 1/5 of it contributes to total energy consumption.

146
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25.The name of India biggest Irrigation Canal is- (A) Yamuna Canal (B) Indira Gandhi Canal (C) Sirhind Canal (D) Upper Doab River

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“(B) (SSC CGL 2000, 2005, 2011, SSC CPO 2005) Exp: Indira Gandhi Canal starts from Harike Barrage south of confluence zone of Sutlej & Beas. It is the biggest irrigation canal in India which passes through the states of Punjab, Haryana into Rajasthan, providing much needed water to deserts of Rajasthan for irrigation. Earlier it was termed ““Rajasthan Canal””.”

147
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26.The Indira Gandhi canal gets water from which river- (A) Sutlej and Beas (B) Ravi and Beas (C) Ravi and Chenab (D) Beas only

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(A) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: Same as above.

148
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27.Which of the following pair is correct in context of thermal power projects? (A) Korba-Uttar Pradesh (B) Ramagundam-Tamil Nadu (C) Talchar-Andhra Pradesh (D) Kawas-Gujarat

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(D) (SSC CGL 2004, MTS 2013) Exp: Thermal power station in Kawas, Gujarat is gasbased power plant. Its total installed capacity is 645MW. It is one out of 7 gas-based power station of NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation).

149
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28.Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is constructed on which river- (A) Kaveri (B) Krishna (C) Godavari (D) Indus

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(B) (SSC MTS 2001, DEO 2009, CGL 2012) Exp: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built on Krishna river forming boundary between Nalgonda of Telangana & Guntur of Andhra pradesh. It is a multi purpose project.

150
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29.In which state, the Koyna Hydro-Power Project is located? (A) Maharashtra (B) Bihar (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Andhra Pradesh

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(A) (SSC Steno 2014) Exp: Koyna Power Project is a complex hydropower project with 4 dams. One of the dams is built across river Koyna in Satara district in Maharashtra. Hence, gaining its name.

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30.Match the followingsDam River A. Hirakund 1. Ravi B. Pong dam 2. Bhagirathi C. Tehri dam 3. Beas D. Thein dam 4. Mahanadi A B C D (A) 4 3 1 2 (B) 4 2 3 1 (C) 4 3 2 1 (D) 1 2 4 3

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: Hirakund - Mahanadi (15 km from Sambalpur in Odisha) Pong dam - Beas (Also called Maharana Pratap Sagar, Kangra, H.P.) Tehri Dam - Bhagirathi (Tehri, Uttarakhand) Thein Dam - Ravi (Ranjit Sagar Dam, near Pathankot, Punjab)

152
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31.The oldest river valley project in India is- (A) Hirakund (B) Damodar (C) Chambal (D) Kosi

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(B) (SSC MTS 2006, 2008) Exp: Once known as ‘Sorrow of West Bengal’ because of its devastating floods, the Damodar river was curtailed (tamed) by building of Multi Purpose River Valley Project, a series of dams and canals. Idea was taken from Tennesses River Valley Project, U.S.A.

153
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32.Where was the first Nuclear Power Plant Constructed in India? (A) Kaiga (B) Tarapur (C) Narora (D) Kota

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(B) (SSC MTS 2008) Exp: First nuclear power station in India is Tarapur nuclear power plant located in Swayam, Maharastra. It is largest nuclear plant of India. It was constructed under 123 Agreecment between India, USA & IAEA in 1963.

154
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33.Find the odd one- (A) Tarapur (B) Trambe (C) Kalpakkam (D) Narora

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(B) (SSC CGL 2012) Exp: India’s first nuclear research facility was setup at Trombay (Trambe) namely BARC, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, whereas Tarapur, Narora & Kalpakkam are nuclear power stations.

155
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34.Which of the following Hydro Power Project is not in Tamil Nadu? (A) Iddukki (B) Aliyar (C) Periyar (D) Kundah

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(A) (SSC Tax Asst. 2006) Exp: Iddukki is a place in Kerala. It lies is Western Ghats. It is the biggest hydropower project in Kerala. All the other 3 options are of Tamil Nadu.

156
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35.In which of the following places, power is generated through hydro power? (A) Neyveli (B) Annore (C) Tuticorin (D) Mettur

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(D)Exp: In Neyveli, Annore & Tuticorin electricity is generated through thermal power plants, whereas, in Mettur it is generated through hydroelectric as well as thermal power plant.

157
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36.In which state, Salal Hyro Power Project is located? (A) Haryana (B) Jammu and Kashmir (C) Himachal Pradesh (D) Punjab

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(B) (SSC CGL 2013) Exp: Salal Hydro Power Project is located in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir on river Chenab.

158
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37.The Umiam Hydro Power Project Dam is located few kilometres north to which of the following- (A) Kohima (B) Imphal (C) Guwahati (D) Shillong

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(D) Exp: Umiam hydro Power Project is on Umiam lake which is located about 15 kms north of Shillong in Meghalaya state. A dam was created across Umiam river in early 1960s, to create this lake.

159
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“38.Which states are related with the dispute of ““Mullaperiyar dam””- (A) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu (B) Tamil Nadu and Kerala (C) Kerala and Karnataka (D) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka”

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(B) (SSC MTS 2000 CHSL 2012) Exp: Mullaperiyar Dam is also called Mullaiperiyar Dam. It lies on Periyar river in Idukki district, Kerala. Periyar National Park in Thekkady is located around dam’s reservoir. The location of dam is in Kerala but it is operated & maintained by Tamil Nadu.

160
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39.Which state irrigation is done by Rihand Dam project? (A) Gujarat and Maharashtra (B) Orissa and West Bengal (C) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (D) Kerala and Karnataka

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(C) (SSC CGL Exam, 2011) Exp: Rihand Dam also called as Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar is built across river Rihand. It is located in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. Its reservoir lies on boundary between Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh. Rihand is the tributary of Son river.

161
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40.There is always shortage of electricity in India for a long time, because- (A) There is fluctuation in hydro-power generation (B) Demand for electricity is increasing while its generation and distribution has not been increased (C) The objective of getting new capacity is not achieved (D) None of the above

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(B) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: As the population increases, the demand for almost all commodities & energy sources increases, same is the case in India, even rapid industrialisation requires power supply. But till date energy produced in terms of electricity is less than what is required to be consumed.

162
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41.There is a project in India which is similar to T.V.A. (Tenacy Valley Authority) of USA, it is- (A) Ramganga Multi-Purpose Project (B) Idukki Project (C) Damodar Valley Project (D) Mahanadi Delta Project

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(C) (SSC CPO Exam, 2012) Exp: Damodar Valley Project is the Multipurpose River Valley Project which is based on Tennessec (River) Valley Authority of U.S.A. This project serves multi dimensional aspects such as hydroelectricty, irrigation, flood control, recreational reservoir etc.

163
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42.The energy generated through coal commercially is called- (A) Light Energy (B) Kinetic Energy (C) Thermal Energy (D) Static Energy

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(C) (SSC Tax Asst. Exam, 2007) Exp: Energy generated by the use of coal, oil, gas is called thermal energy. In this process, the water is heated by use of coal, oil & gas (as fuel) which then turns the turbine to generate electricity known as thermal electricity.

164
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43.Which of the following is untraditional sources of Energy? (A) Coal (B) Fuel (C) Petroleum (D) Biogas

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(D) (SSC MTS 2001,2006) Exp: Coal, petroleum & forest fuel such as wood has been used by humans since ages. They are the direct source of energy hence they were more exploited, whereas biogas is a concept of clean energy. The gas produced from animal & human waste is used in various manners as fuel. Conventional sources were direct fuels whereas biogas is first produced from organic waste & then utilised as fuel.

165
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44.Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? (A) Water (B) Petroleum (C) Coal (D) Natural gas

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(A) (SSC LDC 2005) Exp: Renewable sources of energy are the ones which can be renewed or recycled. In the given options, water is the energy source which can be used again after recycling.

166
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45.Consider the following statements- 1. NTPC has entered in the area of hydro-power 2. Power Grid Corporation has entered in Telecom Industry Which of the above statement is correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2

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(C)Exp: NTPC stands for National Thermal Power Corporation. It generates electricity mainly by utilisation of fossil fuels. But, as the reserves of fossil fuels are limited the organisation is building hydroelectric power plants also. On the other hand, Power Grid Corporation is involved in Telecom industry as similar infrastructure can be used there also.

167
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46.Which of the following city is the centre for manufacturing of Penicillin? (A) Sindri (B) Delhi (C) Pimpari (D) Alwaye

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(C) Exp: Pimpari is the suburban metropolis region in Pune Maharashtra. Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL) is set up there by Government of India to produce Pencillin.

168
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47.In which of the following City, Hindustan Machine and Tool Industry is located? (A) Mumbai (B) Chennai (C) Hyderabad (D) Bengaluru

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(D) Exp: Hindustan Machine & Tool Industry is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was founded in 1953 and comes under Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises.

169
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48.Talcher is important for which of the following? (A) Cable Industry (B) Hydro Power Generation (C) Atomic Reactor (D) Heavy Water Plant

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(D) Exp: Heavy water (D2O) is used as moderator & coolant in nuclear reactors. Department of Atomic Energy of Government of India has the responsibility to produce D2O for nuclear reactors. One such production plant is in Talcher, Odisha.

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“49.In which of the following state, fertilizer complex ““Paradip Phosphate Ltd”” is located? (A) Jharkhand (B) Bihar (C) West Bengal (D) Orissa”

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“(D) Exp: Fertilizer complex ““Paradip Phosphate Ltd.”” is located in Paradip, Odisha. It was founded in year 1981. It imports raw material from Jordan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Morocco & CIS countries.”

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50.Match the followingsIndustry Area A. Basic industry 1. Fertilizers B. Strategic industry 2. Petroleum C. Critical industry 3. Automobile D. Goods based industry 4. Arms and ammunition A B C D (A) 4 2 3 1 (B) 4 1 2 3 (C) 1 4 2 3 (D) 2 4 3 1

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(D) Exp: Basic industry - Petroleum Strategic Industry - Arms & Ammunition Critical Industry - Automobile Goods based Industry- Fertilizers Basic industry is the one which acts as base for other industries such as iron ore industry in which iron is produced from which machines are made later. Strategic industry is the one which is concerned with the security of the nation & considered important for economic development.

172
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51.Match the followingsA. Tiruchirappalli 1. Locomotive B. Vishakhapattanam 2. Tank Factory C. Avadi 3. Heavy Electrical Industry D. Chittaranjan - 4. Ship Building A B C D (A) 1 2 4 3 (B) 4 3 1 2 (C) 3 4 2 1 (D) 2 1 3 4

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(C) Exp: Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu)-Heavy Electrical Industry Vishakhapatnam (Andhra pradesh) - Ship building Avadi (Tamil Nadu) - Tank Factory Chittaranjan (West Bengal) - Locomotive

173
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52.Which of the following sea Port is nearest to Rourkela Steel Plant? (A) Haldia (B) Vishakhapattanam (C) Kandla (D) Paradip

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(D) Exp: Rourkela Steel Plant is located in Rourkela, Odisha. It is closer to Paradip port when compared with other ports. As iron is heavy and weighty, it is exported from nearby Paradip port, Odisha.

174
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53.HBJ pipeline transports- (A) Crude Oil (B) Natural Gas (C) Petroleum (D) Iron Ore in slurry form

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(B) (SSC MTS 2006) Exp: HBJ pipeline also known as HVJ pipeline was started in 1986 by GAIL (India) Limited to transport gas to fertilizer plants in U.P. HBJ stands for Hazira - Vijaipur - Jagdishpur. Vijaypur is also termed as Bijeypur.

175
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54.Which ports are located on the Eastern coast of India? (A) Kandla and Haldia (B) Haldia and Kochin (C) Paradip and Kandla (D) Paradip and Haldia

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(D) (SSC Steno 2010) Exp: Kandla & Kochi are located on the west coast of India. Kandla in Gujarat, Kochi in Kerala whereas Paradip is in Odisha & Haldia is in West Bengal on Eastern Coast

176
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55.Which of the following is an important port of Eastern coast of India? (A) Kandla (B) Visakhapatnam (C) Karaikal (D) Puducherry

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(B) (SSC CPO Exam, 2011) Exp: Vishakkapatnam (Vizag) is used for bulk transportation of iron to East Asian countries such as Japan & South Korea.

177
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56.Where is Kandla Port located in? (A) Gulf of Kutch (B) Kori Creek (C) Gulf of Khambhat (D) None of the above

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2004) Exp: Kandla port is located in Kutch,, Gujarat near Gandhidham city on Gulf of Kutch. It was built to compensate the loss of Karachi port to Pakistan.

178
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57.Where is Jawaharlal Nehru Port? (A) Paradip (B) Kochin (C) Mumbai (D) Kolkata

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2014) Exp: Jawahar Lal Nehru port is also knows as Nhava Sheva port. It is located to the east of Mumbai, Maharashtra on Arabian Sea.

179
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58.Kolkata Port is an Example of which type of port? (A) Naval (B) Oil (C) Riverine (D) Natural

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(C) (SSC CPO 2015) Exp: Riverine ports are the one’s which are further inside from the sea coasts along the stream of a river. Such as Kolkata port is riverine port on river Hooghly.

180
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59.Which National Highway connects Delhi and Kolkata via Varanasi- (A) NH4 (B) NH2 (C) NH10 (D) NH6

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(B) (SSC, CHSL 2014, CGL 2013) Exp: National Highway (NH2) connects 6 states of North India i.e. Delhi, Haryana, U.P. Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal constituting a portion of Grand Trunk Road.

181
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60.Where are the coaches of trains manufactured in India? (A) Jamshedpur and Perambur (B) Kapurthala and Perambur (C) Hyderabad and Perambur (D) Varanasi and Perambur

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(B) (SSC MTS 2011) Exp: Kapurthala in Punjab has Rail Coach Factory located on Jalandhar - Firozpur line. Perambur is a suburban zone in Chennai, Tamil Nadu has Integral Coach Factory.

182
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61.The Integral coach factory is in- (A) Perambur (Chennai) (B) Bengaluru (C) Varanasi (D) Hawrah (Kolkata)

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(A) (SSC CGL 2012, Tax Asst. 2008) Exp: Integral Coach Factory is located in Perambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

183
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62.Which of the following newly manufacturing unit is going to be established by Indian railway? (A) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala (B) Wheel Factory, Chapra (C) Wheel and Axel Plant, Durgapur (D) Rail Wheel Factory, Bengaluru

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(B) Exp: Rail Wheel Factory was setup in the year 2008 in Saran district of Bihar. It was inaugrated by the then Railway Minister Sh. Lalu Prasad Yadav. It is first indigenously developed sophisticated factory of its type in India. It is developed by Larsen & Tourbo.

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63.Which of the following city has the largest number of registered vehicles? (A) Mumbai (B) Kolkata (C) Delhi (D) Chennai

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(C) Exp: Due to rapid urbanisation the number of registered vehicles in Delhi is the largest. This data is the outcome of Barclays report titled ‘Megatrends Accelerating urbanisation in India’. 64. Which city is the headquarter of two Railway zones in India? (A) Hubli (B) New Delhi (C) Mumbai (D) Jabalpur (C) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: There are overall 18 zones & 69 divisions of Indian Railways. Of these Mumbai is the headquarter of two zones. They are Central Railway & Western Railway.

185
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“64.”“Rail Bandhu”” is- (A) Website of every rail division (B) Medical officer in every train to fight in any medical emergency (C) Security guard in all air conditioned coaches of rajdhani/shatabadi and duranto trains (D) A magazine available of Indian rail available in all Rajdhani/Shatabadi/AC Duranto Trains”

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2011) Exp: ‘Rail Bandhu’ is a monthly magazine from railway. Its target audience is passengers who travel by Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi express & Duranto Express.

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65.Konkan Railway connects- (A) Goa-Mangalore (B) Roha-Mangalore (C) Kanyakumari-Mangalore (D) Kanyakumari-Mumbai

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(B) (SSC CGL 2011) Exp: Roha lies in Maharashtra & Mangalore lies in Karnataka. These two are end points of Konkan Railway. Konkan Railway passes through Maharashtra, Goa & Karnataka.

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66.Which of the following resource is abiotic and renewable? (A) Iron Ore (B) Livestock (C) Water (D) Forest

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(C) Exp: Water is abiotic i.e. non-living & renewable that is recyclable & reusable.

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67.The best quality coal is - (A) Lignite (B) Peat (C) Bituminous (D) Anthracite

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(D) (SSC CPO 2007) Exp: Anthracite is the best quality coal available. It has got the highest carbon content (about 90%). It is mostly used in metallurgical processes of metals.

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68.In which of the following places, steel and iron industry was set up with the help of Germany? (A) Durgapur (B) Bhilai (C) Rourkela (D) Bhadravati

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(C) Exp: The first integrated steel plant of India of public sector was setup in Rourkela, Odisha with German collaboration. Steel Authority of India operates it.

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69.The atomic power station in Rajasthan is situated at: (A) Pokhran (B) Suratgarh (C) Rawatbhata (D) Chittorgarh

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: The atomic power station in Rajasthan is situated in Rawatbhata. It is also known as Rajasthan Atomic Power Station. It was commissioned on 16December 1973 & is operated by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited.

191
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70.Which of the following is the cleanest source of energy?(A) Biofuel (B) Fossil fuel (C) Nuclear power (D) Wind energy

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(D) Exp: It is the cleanest source of energy since it creates no pollution while moving the turbine to produce electricity whereas all other given sources produce some percentage of pollution.

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71.The Kowada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be setup in which State? (A) Rajasthan (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Karnataka

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: There is a proposal to set up Kowada Nuclear Park in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. It would be jointly developed under Indo-U.S.A. Nuclear agreement.

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72.Which one of the following region is most rich in coal deposits? (A) Bramhaputra Valley (B) Damodar Valley (C) Mahanadi Valley (D) Godavari Valley

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(B) Exp: Damodar Valley lies in the Chhota Nagpur region. It has massive blocks of coal fields in its central basin. It is also termed as ‘Ruhr of India’.

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73.Which one of the following industries is known as Sunrise Industry’? (A) Iron & Steel (B) Cotton Textile (C) Information Technology (D) Tea & Coffee

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(C)Exp: Sunrise industries are those new industries which have seen rise in their growth and will become important industries of future. One such industry is IT industry.

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74.The Ghatampur thermal power plant recently approved by Cabinet is to be setup in? (A) Rajasthan (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Karnataka (D) Madhya Pradesh

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Ghatampur Thermal Power Plant will be set up in Ghatampur, Kanpur district, U.P. Fuel used will be coal. It is co owned (joint venture) by Neyveli Lignite Corporation (51%) & Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (49%).

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75.Which place is said to be the Manchester of South India? (A) Coimbatore (B) Salem (C)Thanjavur (D) Madurai

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Coimbatore is ‘Manchester of South India’. As it has thousands of small, medium, large industries & textile mills.

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76.Which of the following is the most important raw material for generation of power in India? (A) Mineral Oil (B) Natural Gas (C) Uranium (D) Coal

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(D) Exp: Most of the power generation in India happens through thermal power stations in which coal is used majorly as fuel. As most of the coal available in India is of poor quality with low carbon content and therefor it’s useless for metallurgical processes of metals.

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77.Highest percentage of carbon is found in which form of coal? (A) Anthracite (B) Bituminous (C) Peat (D) lignite

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: About 90% of carbon content is available in anthracite due to which it has low ash & smoke formations. It is best coal available for metallurgical process.

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78.Which of the following is a commercial source of energy? (A) Agricultural waste (B) Dried dung (C) Sun (D) Natural gas

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(D)Exp: Natural gas occurs alongwith the belt of other fossil fuels in sedimentary rocks. It is also a good source of clean energy as due to good carbon content it has high calorific value with low residue.

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79.Golden Quadrilateral Project for the development of National Highways was initiated by- (A) P V Narasimha Rao (B) I K Gujral (C) Manmohan Singh (D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Golden Quadrilateral Project was initiated by former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Its main objective is to connect major industrial areas (regions) of the country to assist smooth transportation and communication. It connects Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai.

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80.Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India? (A) Atomic power (B) Thermal power (C) Hydro power (D) Wind power

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(B) Exp: Most of the electricity produced in India is thermal electricity. It is about 67% (approx). In thermal power stations coal, gas & oil (petroleum) are used as fuels.

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81.In India, the Black Revolution is related to the manufacturing of which product? (A) Charcoal (B) Crude petroleum (C) Diamond (D) Black gram

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“(B) Exp: Crude petroleum is originally found in black colour. It is also known as ‘Black Gold’. In order to increase the production of crude oil, the term ““Black Revolution”” was coined in India.”

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82.Which is the highest quality of hard coal? (A) Anthracite (B) Bituminous (C) Lignite (D) Peat

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Explanation is given above.

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83.Which among the following cities in India is not located in Golden Quadrilateral Road Network? (A) Kolkata (B) Mumbai (C) New Delhi (D) Chandigarh

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Golden Quadrilateral Road network connects 4 major metropolis cities of India i.e. Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai & Mumbai to enhance communication & transportation.

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84.What is the source of natural energy of the hot springs at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh? (A) Geothermal Energy (B) Biomass Energy (C) Thermal Energy (D) Hydro Energy

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Geothermal energy is the heat energy produced within Earth’s surface. Sometimes magma from inside come near to Earth surface heating up the rocks at shallow depth. The rocks instead heat the water body which comes in their contact. Similar tendencies prevail in Himachal Pradesh. Here, hot spring is situated near Parbati river spreading to a distance of 1.3 km.

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85.Which State of India is leading in solar energy generation? (A) Gujarat (B) Rajasthan (C) Haryana (D) Uttar Pradesh

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Recently, Tamil Nadu surpassed Rajasthan to become number one producer of solar energy. A 648 MW plant of solar energy is set up in Kamuthi, Tamil Nadu by Adani Power. It is world’s second largest solar park.

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86.Sextant is an instrument used in which of the following? (A) Gynaecology (B) Navigation (C) Birth control (D) Medical treatment

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: The angular distances between two visible objects is measured with the help of sextant. Later on this measurement is used for purpose of navigation & surveying. It is primarily used to measure angle between earth’s horizon & astronomical objects.

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87.Which of the following is not commercial source of energy? (A) Coal (B) Petroleum (C) Natural Gas (D) Firewood

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Commercial source of energy such as coal, petroleum & natural gas are obtained commercially whereas fire wood is obtained non-commercially by people from wastelands, forestlands in terms of twigs, sticks etc.

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88.The largest producer of Lac in India is- (A) Chattisgarh (B) Jharkhand (C) West Bengal (D) Gujarat

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Lac is resinous secretion of wide range of lac insects. Most common species is Kerria lacca utilized for lac production. In india Jharkhand is the leading producer of lac followed by Chattisgarh, West Bengal & Maharashtra. It is used to make dyes & bangles, filling of hollow silver and gold ornaments.

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89.The largest solar power plant in India is located at- (A) Nagercoil (B) Jaisalmer (C) Madhapur (D) Rann of Kutch

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(*) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Presently, Kamuthy in Tamil Nadu has the largest solar power plant of India with power generating capacity of 648 MW.

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90.Which is the longest National Highway in India? (A) NH4 (B) NH44 (C) NH10 (D) NH5

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“(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: NH44 with a length of about 3,745 km is the longest national highway in India. Although NH7 running over 2,369 km is longest ““Single”” national highway in India. NH44 is a merger of different national highways and runs from Srinagar to Kanyakumari.”

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91.Asia’s first underground Hydel Project is located in which of the following States in India? (A) Jammu & Kashmir (B) Himachal Pradesh (C) Arunachal Pradesh (D) Uttar Pradesh

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(B) (SSC CGL Pre 2002) Exp: Nathpa Jhakri Dam on river Sutlej is the mega underground dam in Himachal Pradesh with 27.4 km long tunnel. It produces 1500 MW hydro-electricity.

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92.The most important uranium mine of India is located at: (A) Manavalakurichi (B) Gauribidanur (C) Vashi (D) Jadugoda

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(D) (SSC CGL Pre 1999) Exp: Jadugoda Mines of uranium lies in Purbi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It started functioning in 1967 as first uranium mine of India.

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93.Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite with a high thorium content? (A) Kerala (B) Karnataka (C) Gujarat (D) Maharashtra

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(A) (SSC CPO S.I 2003) Exp: The southern state of Kerala has largest reserves of monazite in coastal regions with high thorium content. Thorium 232 is most stable isotope of thorium.

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94.Singhbhum is famous for- (A) Coal (B) Iron (C) Copper (D) Aluminium

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Singhbhum is famous for iron ore deposits. It is situated in state of Jharkhand.

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95.Which one of the following States produces the Maximum manganese in India? (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Andhra Pradesh (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Odisha

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(A) (SSC CGL 2014) Exp: Madhya Pradesh produces maximum manganese in India. M.P. along with Maharashtra produces more than half of manganese in India.

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96.Gujarat is the largest producer of salt in India because (A) It has extensive dry coast (B) Its coastal waters are very saline (C) It has extensive shallow (D) Besides producing salt from saline water, it has reserves of rock salt

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(A) (SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2005) Exp: Gujarat lies in sub tropical high pressure zone towards west India. It is characterized by semi - arid & arid conditions. The coastal zone of the state remains dry during most part of the year. Hence, salt production is high.

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97.Which of the following statements is correct? (A) Natural gas is found in Dharwar rock formation (B) Mica is found in Koderma (C) Cuddapah series is famous for diamonds (D) Petroleum reserves are found in Aravali hills

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(B) (SSC Tas Assistant (C.E) 2005) Exp: Koderma is a mineral rich district. It’s located in Southern Jharkhand and termed as Great Mica Belt of Jharkhand.

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98.Which State Possesses biggest coal reserve? (A) Bihar (B) Jharkhand (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Odisha

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(B) (SSC CGL Pre 2002, Tax Assistant 2008) Exp: Biggest coal reserve lies in Jharkhand. As most of the Chhota Nagpur Region lies in this state. It comprises of big coal fields in Damodar Valley.

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99.Tummalapalle, where huge reserves of Uranium have mission is July, 2011, lies in the state of (A) Jharkhand (B) Andhra Pradesh (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Gujarat

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2011, FCI Assistant 2012) Exp: Tumallapalle lies in Andhra Pradesh. The Atomic Energy Commission confirmed that it might have world’s largest uranium reserves.

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“100.”“Panna”” is an important place in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for: (A) Gold mines (B) Silver mines (C) Diamond mines (D) Iron mines”

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(C) (SSC Steno Grf.C&D)2010) Exp: Panna in an important Diamond mining place in Madhya Pradesh. It lies to the North East of Vindhya Ranges extended to about 240 km known as Panna group

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101.Where has the Geological Survey of India located most of India’s Chromite? (A) Cuttack (B) Singhbhum (C) Manipur (D) Hubli

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(A) (SSC CGL Pre 2002) Exp: In India most of chromate deposits (about 93%) are located in Sukinda Valley of Cuttack district in Odisha.

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102.The oldest oil-field in India is in (A) Haldia (B) Bombay High (C) Neyveli (D) Digboi

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(D) (SSC CML Pre 2002) Exp: The oldest oil field in India is in Digboi Assam. In the year 1901, Britishers had set the oil refinery in this region naming it as Assam Oil Company Limited.

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103.In India, there are many coal fields found in (A) Cauvery Valley (B) Krishna Valley (C) Ganga Valley (D) Damodar Valley

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(D) (SSC CGl Pre 2014) Exp: Damodar river flows through Chhota Nagpur Plateau which has many reserves of coal and most of the coal fields lie in Damodar Valley from Jharkhand to West Bengal.

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104.Which National highway connects Delhi and Kolkata via Mathura and Varansi (A) NH4 (B) NH2 (C) NH2 (D) NH6

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“(B) (SSC CGl Pre 2014) Exp: Also known as Sher Shah Suri Marg and Grand Trunk road, NH2 connects Delhi with Kolkata. It is currently upgraded as the part of ““Golden Quadrilateral Project””.”

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105.Which two of the followig are connected by the North South Corridor? (A) Srinagar and Kanyakumari (B) Mumbai and Chennai (C) Amritsar and Kolkata (D) Hyderabad and Bhopal

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(A) (SSC CGl Pre 2013) Exp:The North South Corridor & East West Corridor are being developed to enhance the transportation & communication throughout the country. The North South Corridor runs from Srinagar to Kanyakumari.

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106.Uranium found in Ladakh is an example of which type of resource? (A) Unnatural resources (B) Actual resources (C) Potential resources (D) Biotic resources

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(C) (SSC CGl Pre 2017) Exp: Potential resources are those resources which at present can’t be exploited due to lack of technology, capital, manpower etc. but with advancement of technology these can be harnesed in future.

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107.Which among the following neighbouring country of India is the largest producer of Opium in the World? (A) Pakistan (B) Afghanistan (C) Sri Lanka (D) Maldives

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(B) (SSC CGl Pre 2017) Exp: Afghanistan is largest opium producer of word and is part of Golden crescent which includes Pakistan and Afghanistan both.

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1.The Growth rate of population means- (A) Difference between the growth of male and female (B) Difference between the population of urban and rural areas (C) No. of births per thousand persons (D) Difference between birth rate and death rate

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(D) (SSC CGL Tier -I 2014) Exp: Population can be said to be growing when no of individuals increase in it. It can be best calculated by calculating difference between birth rate and death rate.

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2.The Birth rate measures the birth during an year per(A) 100 populace (B) 1000 populace (C) 10000populace (D) 100000 populace

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(B) (SSC CGL Exam, 2008) Exp: A birth rate can be best described as number of live births per thousand of population per year.

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3.Which of the following Indian state has the most no. of Scheduled Tribal population? (A) Madhya Pradesh (B) Assam (C) Bihar (D) Orissa

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(A) (SSC MTS 2013) Exp: With 46 recognized scheduled tribes, Madhya Pradesh has maximum no. of tribes from the given options. 21.1% of state’s population is shared by tribal’s.

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“4.In context of population,which of the following describes the correct meaning of ““Sex-Ratio””- (A) Number of males per 1000 females (B) Number of females per 1000 males (C) Number of female per1000 populace (D) Number of female per 1000 sample of persons”

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(B) Exp: Sex ratio is used to describe the number of females per 1000 of males. As per census of 2011 sex ratio in India is 940.

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5.The Density of population in India is defined as- (A) Number of persons in an area of one mile square (B) Number of persons in an area of one lakh mile square (C) Number of persons in an area of one lakh km square (D) Number of persons in an area of one km square

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(D) (SSC Sec. off 2006) Exp: No.of persons in an area of one Km square population density can be defined as the number of persons in an area of one Km square. In 2011 population density has gone up to 382 persons per square km.

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6.In India,the state with highest density of Population is- (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Bihar (C) West Bengal (D) Haryana

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(B) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Bihar with a population density of 1,102/km2 is most densly populated state of india (2017).

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7.As per the census 2011, what is the density in India? (A) 325 (B) 352 (C) 372 (D) 382

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(D) (SSC (10+2) 2011, CGL 2016) Exp: The population density of India of India has risen to 382 persons square km. In 2001 the figure was 325.

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8.Find the name of the state which has the lowest density? (A) Meghalaya (B) Mizoram (C) Arunachal Pradesh (D) Sikkim

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(C) (SSC CGL 2006) Exp: Arunachal Pradesh with a population density of about 12-15 persons square per square km has the minimum population density.

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9.According to census 2001, the highest density of population is in the state of- (A) Maharashtra (B) Karnataka (C) Chhattisgarh (D) Delhi

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(D) (SSC CGL 2006) Exp: According to census 2001 Delhi: was most densly Populated State. In 2011 also Delhi has the density of 11,297 persons per square Kilometre.

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10.According to census 2011, which union territory records the highest density? (A) Delhi (B) Chandigarh (C) Puducherry (D) West Bengal

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(A) (SSC (10+2) DEO & LDC 2011) Exp: Delhi with an average increase of 20% of population every year and presently holding 11,297 persons per square km is most densly populated.

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11.Which of the following is called the biggest leap forward in the history of Indian population? (A) 1921-1931 (B) 1941-1951 (C) 1951-1961 (D) 1961-1971

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(D) Exp: 1961-1971 is termed as the decade of population explosion or big leap forward as population went up drastically high.

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12.Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census in India is- (A) 927 (B) 924 (C) 917 (D) 914

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(A) (SSC (10+2) 2011, CGL 2012) Exp: As per the census 2011, child sex ratio has shown a decline from last census with 927 females per 1000 males.

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13.The Indian state with lowest sex- ratio is- (A) Haryana (B) Punjab (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Arunachal Pradesh

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2010) Exp: According to census 2011 the sex ratio in Haryana is 879. Although government has claimed to touch 950 mark.

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14.According to the census 2001,which was the largest state of India demographically? (A) Maharashtra (B) Bihar (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) West Bengal

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(C) (SSC Tax Asst., 2009) Exp: As per the Census of 2011. Uttar Pradesh is demographically largest state of India with a population of about 20 Crores.

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15.Which state of India has the largest percentage of poors? (A) Bihar (B) Chhattisgarh (C) Orissa (D) Jharkhand

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(B) (SSC CPO 2007, CGL 2016) Exp: As per RBI estimates Chhatisgarh has highest poverty level with 39% people living Below poverty line.

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16.What percentage of Indian population is below poverity line? (A) Less than 30% (B) 30% to 35% (C) More than 35% but less than 40% (D) 40% to 45%

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(A) (SSC CPO 2007) Exp: According to official release of government of India in 2012. 22% of its population was below the poverty line. World Bank in 2011 estimated it to be 23.6%.

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17.According to census 2001, the average annual growth rate during 1991-2001 is almost- (A) 1.22% (B) 1.93% (C) 2.13% (D) 2.24%

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(B) (SSC MTS Exam, 2008) Exp: According to Census 2011, the average annual growth rate during 2001-2011 is almost 2%.

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18.According to the data, released by housing and urban poverity alleviation ministry, which state has the maximum number of slums? (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) West Bengal (C) Maharashtra (D) Andhra Pradesh

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(C) (SSC (10+2) 2010) Exp: According to Census 2011, Maharashtra has highest number of slum blocks in the Country. According to ministry reports out of l lakh slum blocks 21,000 lies in Maharashtra.

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19.Which pair is not twin-cities?(A) Durgapur-Asansol (B) Hyderabad-Secunderabad (C) Kolkata-Hawrah (D) Delhi-New Delhi

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(D) (SSC CPO 2008) Exp: New Delhi which is Indian capital is a territory inside Delhi. It is a part of big territory i.e. Delhi.

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20.The most literate union territory in India is- (A) Delhi (B) Lakshadweep (C) Chandigarh (D) Puducherry

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(B) (SSC Section off 2007) Exp: As per the Census of 2011 the literacy rate in Lakshadweep is 91.85 percent. Male literacy rate is 95.56% while for females it is 87.95%.

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21.According to the latest figures, literacy in India is- (A) 63% (B) 65% (C) 67% (D) 68%

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(*) (SSC CGL, 2006, off, 2007) Exp: According of census 2011, effective literacy rate has risen to 74.01% from 64.8% in 2001.

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22.What is the main reason behind the faster population growth in India- (A) Low Birth Rate and Low Mortality Rate (B) High Birth Rate and Low Mortality Rate (C) Faster Birth Rate and Faster Mortality Rate (D) High Birth Rate and High Mortality Rate

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(B) (SSC CPO 2006, CHSL (10+2) 2012) Exp: Due to increased health facilities along with the development the mortality rates have gone down but still proper family planning has not been able to evolve leading to high birth rates.

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23.Which of the following is mainly responsible for the lack of female population in India? (A) Political Factors (B) Economic Factors (C) Social Factors (D) Superstitions

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(C) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Social factors such as dowry and patriarchal mindset along with other prejudices are responsible for lack of population of females.

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24.As per the data released in July 2011, what is the percentage of population living in Indian villages? (A) 80% (B) 75% (C) 70% (D) 60%

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(C) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: According to Census 2011, approximately 83.3 crore people out of 121 crore population lives in villages which is nearly 70%.

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25.As per the data relased in July 2011, Sex -Ratio in Rural Areas is ____ less than urban areas- (A) Five Times (B) Four Times (C) Three Times (D) Two Times

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(B) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: According to Census 2011. Female sex ratio in rural India is 947 but in urban areas it falls to 926.

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26.As per the Census 2011, which state has the lowest population in India? (A) Manipur (B) Tripura (C) Puducherry (D) Sikkim

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(D) (SSC (10+2) DEO & LDC 2011, FCI (10+2) 2011) Exp: As per the Census of 2011 the population of Sikkim is 619,000 which is lowest in India. Sikkim is located at trijunction of India with China(Tibet), Nepal and Bhutan.

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27.According to the figure of census 2011,which of the union territories is last ranked in childsex ratio- (A) Dadar and Nagar Haveli (B) Daman and Diu (C) Chandigarh (D) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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(C) (SSC CPO 2012) Exp: Union territory Child sex ratio Dadar and Nagar Haveli 924 Daman and Div 909 Chandigarh 867 Andaman and Nicobar 966 Delhi 866 Lakshadweep 908

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28.In which state, female literacy rate is the highest? (A) Kerala (B) Maharashtra (C) Tamil Nadu (D) West Bengal

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(A) (SSC MTS 2014) Exp: State Female literacy rate (%) Kerala 91.98 Maharashtra 75.48 Tamil Nadu 73.86 West Bengal 71.16

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29.According to the figures of Census 2011,which state has the maximum difference in the male and female literacy- (A) Rajasthan (B) Kerala (C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Madhya Pradesh

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(A) (SSC CPO 2012) Exp: State Female literacy Male literacy rate(%) rate(%) Rajasthan 52.66 80.51 Kerala 91.98 96.02 U.P 59.26 79.24 M.P 60.02 78.73

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30.Match the followingTribes States A. Bhil 1. Terai B. Tharu 2. Nilgiri C. Gond 3. Bastar D. Toda 4. Malwa A B C D (A) 4 1 3 2 (B) 1 3 4 2 (C) 4 2 1 3 (D) 3 1 2 4

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(A) (SSC (10+2) 2011) Exp: Malwa - Bhil Terai - Tharu Bastar - Gond Nilgir - Toda

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31.Kuki is related to which state- (A) Nagaland (B) Meghalaya (C) Manipur (D) Tripura

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(C) (SSC FCI 2012) Exp: Kukitribe is an ethnic group spread over North eastern regions like Manipur and foothills of Chittagong hills. This tribe is mainly a follower of Christanity.

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32.Where are Khasi and Garo tribes mainly found in- (A) Meghalaya (B) Nagaland (C) Mizoram (D) Manipur

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(A) (SSC CGL 1999, CHSL 2016) Exp: Garo and Khasi tribes are mainly found in hilly regions of Meghalaya. The dominance of these tribes is so profound that hills like Garo, Khasi and Jaintia are named after them.

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33.India’s biggest tribal group is- (A) Bhil (B) Gond (C) Santhal (D) Tharu

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(A) (SSC (10+2) 2010) Exp: According to 2011 Census, Bhil is the most populous tribe having a population of 4,618,068 which is 37% of ST population. It is mainly found in Malwa region.

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“34.Where are homogenous group ““Mangolab”” found in India? (A) South-Region (B) Southern-Central Region (C) North-Western Region (D) North -East Region”

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(D) (SSC FCI, 2012) Exp: Mangolabs migrated from China and Mangolia to Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland; Manipur has a racial division including people of Central and eastern Asia.

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35.Among the following states, the literacy rate is highest in (A) Odisha (B) Punjab (C) Maharashtra (D) Mizoram

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: In the given options the literacy of the following states are:- 1. Odisha 72.87% 2. Punjab 75.84% 3. Maharastra 82.34% 4. Mizoram 91.33

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36.India’s population growth is characterized by (A) An increase in rate of death (B) An increase in ratio of females (C) An increase in the birth rate and declining death rate (D) Increasing number of old people

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: India’s population growth is characterised by decadal (on every10 year basis) growth of population on every census basis, which is based on an increase in the birth rate and decrease in death rate.

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37.Among the following States, ______ has the lowest birth rate in India. (A) Kerala (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Bihar (D) West Bengal

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(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: According to the census 2011, Kerala has the lowest birth rate in India and recent survey also shows that there is decline in the crude birth rate (CBR) in Kerala (14.7) according to 2013 survey.

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38.Which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate? (A) Kerala (B) Rajasthan (C) Bihar (D) Maharashtra

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(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India. It is about 61.80% according to census 2011 report.

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39.What is the Stage in the population cycle in which India is classified on the basic of its demographic characteristics? (A) Early expanding stage (B) High stationary stage (C) Late expanding stage (D) Declinning Stage

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(C) (SSC CGL Pre 2006) Exp: Late expanding stage is the 3rd stage of Demographic Transition. In this, both, the birth rate & the death rate fall, though population still rises but at much lower rate.

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40.Census data released on july 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in (A) Uttar Pradesh (B) Bihar (C) Maharashtra (D) Rajasthan

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(C) (FCI Assistant 2012) Exp: As per census 2011, Maharashtra has 13.48% of urban population. About 70% of population of India lives in rural areas. Goa & Mizoram are Ist in terms of being urban whereas Himachal Pradesh has 90% rural population, the most in India.

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41.In the history of India population, which duration period is referred to as ‘ ‘A great leap forward’? (A) 1921-1931 (B) 1941-1951 (C) 1951-1961 (D) 1971-1981

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(C) (SSC CML Pre 2008) Exp: ‘A great leap forward’ in context of Indian population census in considered the decadal growth from 1951 to 1961.

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1.What is the name of India’s permanent research station in Southern Hemisphere Antarctica- (A) Dakshin Bharat (B) Dakshin Niwas (C) Dakshin Chitra (D) Dakshin Gangotri

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(D) (SSC (10+2) 2012) Exp: Dakshin Gangotri is the name of India’s permanent research station in Southern Hemisphere Antarctica.

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2.When did India adopt the International Tsunami Warning System- (A) 2004 (B) 2005 (C) 2006 (D) 2007

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“(C) (SSC CPO 2011) Exp: India agreed to ““Ocean Tsunami Warning System”” in a United Nations Conference held in January 2005 in Kobe, Japan. As an initiation towards an International Early Warning Programme after the disastrous tsunami of 2004 due to Indian Ocean earthquake.”

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3.National Flood Commission is related to- (A) Flood (B) Disaster Management (C)Drought and flood (D)Poverty Alleviation

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“(A) (SSC CGL 2012) Exp: National Flood Commission also called as ““Rashtriya Barh Ayog”” was established in 1976 to evolve a coordinative, integral and scientific approach to the problems arising in controlling floods in the country and to strategise a national plan to fix priorities so as to implement them in the future.”

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4.Which of the following is not correctly matched? (A) The Mahakaal Temple - Ujjain (B) Sringeri Matha - Chikkmanglur district (C) The Sun Temple - Konark (D) Jain Temples - Khajuraho

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(D) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: The Jain temples were built by Vastapul Tejpal, a Jain laymen between the 11th and 13th centuries A.D. and are world-famous for thier stunning use of marble. These temples are situated over Mount Abu hills. Mount Abu is the only hill station in Rajasthan.

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5.Which of the following is India’s military offensive against Pakistan in the Kargil war? (A) Operation Kargil (B) Operation LOC (C) Operation Vijay (D) Operation Success

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“(C) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: The Indian military operation against Pakistan in the Kargil war was ““Operation Vijay”” to clear the Kargil sector. The Kargil sector was reoccupied by Indian military on July 1999.”

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6.Bandhavgarh National Park is located in which State? (A) Maharashtra (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Gujarat (D) Jharkhand

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(B) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Bandhavgarh National Park is one of the popular National Parks in India located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. The density of the tiger population at Bandhavgarh is one of the highest known in India. It has a large breeding population of leopards and various species of deer.

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“7.Which is called the ““Lake District of India””? (A) Nainital (B) Shimla (C) Sikkim (D) Matheran”

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“(A) (SSC CGL 2016) Exp: Nainital Lake is called the ““Lake district of India””. Nainital Lake is one of the four lakes of Kumaon Hills, the other three lakes are Sattal Lake, the Bhimtal Lake and Naukuchiyatal Lake, these lakes are of ““tactonic origin””. The district of Nainital is in the Kumaon region of India’s Uttarakhand state. Nainital is named after the Hindu diety ““Naina Devi””, whose temple is situated on the northern shore of ““Nainital Lake””.”

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8.The longest railway platform in India (A) Amritsar (B) Gorakhpur (C) Kathgodam (D) Kanpur

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(B) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Gorakhpur Junction’s railway platform is the longest railway platform in India. Length of this platform is 1.3 km. Before this Khadagpur was the longest platform with a length of about 1074 m.

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9.In which of the fo l lowing states the first Synagogue is built in India? (A) Maharashtra (B) West Bengal (C) Tamil Nadu (D) Kerala

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Kerala has the Ist Synanogue built in India. Paradesi Synanogue is the oldest of the 7 Synanogue built by Jewish communities in Kerala.

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10.Jawahar Tunnel, the largest in India is located in the State of (A) Jammu & Kashmir (B) Maharashtra (C) Karnataka (D) Himachal Pradesh

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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Jawahar Tunnel also known as Banihal Tunnel is on NH 44 facilitating commutation from Jammu to Srinagar.

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11.Which hill station’s name means ‘place of the thunderbolt’? (A) Gangtok (B) Shillong (C) Oottacamand (D) Darjeeling

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(D) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Darjeeling is derived from the word ‘Dorje’ meaning ‘thunderbolt’ & ‘ling’ meaning ‘place or land’. Both ‘Dorje’ & ‘ling’ are Tibetan words.

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12.National Waterway-1 is on which water system? (A) West Coast Canal (B) River Brahamputra (C) Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hoogli river (D) Sundarbans Waterways

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(C) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: National waterway is a national waterway between Allahabad and Haldia. This has been developed on Ganga - Bhagirathi - Hooghly river system. It became operative in 1986.

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  1. What was Norway’s rank in 2016 Human Development Index published by the United Nations Development Programme? (A) 1 (B) 10 (C) 100 (D) 200
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(A) (SSC CHSL 2016) Exp: Human Development Index is published by United Nations development programme (UNDP). It was developed by combined effort of Amartya Sen and Mehboob-ul-Haq in 1990. India in 2016 was placed at 131 rank.

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