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- Question
In which one of the following States is Loktak Lake situated?
Options- A. Sikkim
- B. Himachal Pradesh
- C. Manipur
- D. Meghalaya
- Correct Answer
- Manipur
ExplanationLoktak Lake:the largest freshwater (sweet) lake in North -East India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matters at various stages of decomposition) on it, is located near Moirang in Manipur state, India. The etymology of Loktak is Lok = "stream" and tak = "the end"
- 1. Which one of the following statements about the Elephanta Island is correct?
Options- A. It was given its name by the British after a large elephant structure located there.
- B. It contains one large cave.
- C. It is well-known for a spectacular carving of Vishnu described in the Vishnudharmottara Purana.
- D. It is associated with the Pashupata sect. Discuss
- 2. Which of the following statements about the olive ridley turtles is/are correct? 1. They are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world. 2. They live in warm waters of Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans. 3. The Coromandel Coast in India is the largest mass nesting site for the olive ridley turtles. Select the correct answer using the code
Options- A. 1, 2 and 3
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1 only Discuss
- 3. Consider the following tributaries of river Ganga : 1. Gandak 2. Kosi 3. Ghaghara 4. Gomti Which one of the following is the correct order of the above rivers from east to west?
Options- A. 3-4-1-2
- B. 2-1-3-4
- C. 2-3-1-4
- D. 1-2-4-3 Discuss
- 4. Which one of the following Indian States has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population to its total population?
Options- A. Mizoram
- B. Nagaland
- C. Meghalaya
- D. Arunachal Pradesh Discuss
- 5. Which of the following statements about the National Water Academy (NWA) is/are correct? 1. The primary objective of the NWA is to function as Centre of Excellence in training for in-service engineers from Central and State organizations on various aspects of water resource planning. 2. The NWA is located in New Delhi. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1 only
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2 Discuss
- 6. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of occurrences of rivers from Chennai to Kolkata when travelled by road (shortest distance)?
Options- A. Krishna, Kaveri, Godavari, Mahanadi, Subarnarekha
- B. Krishna, Periyar, Godavari, Mahanadi, Subarnarekha
- C. Penneru,Krishna, Godavari, Mahanadi, Subarnarekha
- D. Penneru, Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna Discuss
- 7. With regard to ?Project Tiger?, which one of the following statements is not correct?
Options- A. It was launched in India in the years 1973.
- B. The objective of the project is to preserve the habitats and tigers therein as natural heritage.
- C. The project emphasized to ensure viable population of tigers in India.
- D. There are no Tiger Reserves in north-eastern part of India. Discuss
- 8. Which of the following statements with regard to the Mediterraneam agriculture is/are correct? 1.The Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialized commercial agriculture. 2.It is intensive subsistence agriculture dominated by wet paddy cultivation. 3.It is a primitive subsistence agriculture.4.Viticulture is a speciality of the Mediterranean region. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options- A. 1 only
- B. 2 and 3
- C. 1 and 4 only
- D. 1, 3 and 4 Discuss
- 9. Tropical evergreen rain forest biome provides optimum environmental conditions for the growth of plants and animals. Which one among the following statements regarding this is not correct?
Options- A. It has heavy rainfall and high temperature throughout the year.
- B. This biome is also called mega-thermal biome.
- C. The evergreen rain forest biome extended between 10 deg N and 10 deg S latitudes.
- D. The maximum development of this biome has taken place in central and southern California, and north-western coastal lands of Africa. Discuss
- 10. India signed an agreement in 2016 to develop a strategic port in one of its neighbouring countries. What is the name of the port?
Options- A. Chabahar
- B. Gwadar
- C. Hambantota
- D. Mongla Discuss
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Correct Answer: It contains one large cave.
Explanation:
The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley. The name Ardhanarishvara (famous statue of Elephanta) means the Lord Who is half woman, Ardhanarishvara is also known by other names. The Gupta-era writer Pushpadanta in his Mahimnastava refers to form as dehardhaghatana. Utpala, commenting on the Brihat Samhita, calls this form Ardha-gaurishvara, the Vishnudharmottara Purana simply calls this form Gaurishvara.Buddhist caves in Elephants and the caves built by the followers of Pashupata cult (a Shaivite Hinduschool).The island and its resident caves received the name 'Elephanta' from Portuguese invaders after the discovery of a black stone sculpture of an elephant on the island.
Correct Answer: 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
The Olive ridley turtles are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world, inhabiting warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. These turtles, along with their cousin the Kemps ridley turtle, are best known for their unique mass nesting called Arribada, where thousands of females come together on the same beach to lay eggs. Though found in abundance, their numbers have been declining over the past few years, and the species is recognized as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red list.The coast of Orissa in India is the largest mass nesting site for the Olive-ridley, followed by the coasts of Mexico and Costa Rica.
Correct Answer: 2-1-3-4
Correct Answer: Mizoram
Explanation:
Scheduled Tribes
State with highest proportion of Scheduled Tribes Mizoram (94.5 %)
State with lowest proportion of Scheduled Tribes Goa (0.04 %)
UT with highest proportion of Scheduled Tribes Lakshadweep (94.5 %)
UT with lowest proportion of Scheduled Tribes A & N Islands (8.3 %)
Correct Answer: 1 only
Explanation:
National Water Academy (formerly known as Central Training Unit) was set up in Central Water Commission Opens in a new window by the Ministry of Water Resources, RD and GR, opens in a new window Govt. of India in the year 1988, to impart training to the in-service engineers of various Central/State organizations involved in the Development & Management of Water Resources. It was established under USAID assistance and strengthened with the subsequent assistance received from the World Bank.
It is located at Pune
Correct Answer: Penneru,Krishna, Godavari, Mahanadi, Subarnarekha
Explanation:
From south to northeast. Penneru-Andhra Pradesh, Krishna-Karnataka, Godavari-Maharashtra, Mahanadi-Odisha, Subarnarekha-Jharkhand.
Correct Answer: There are no Tiger Reserves in north-eastern part of India.
Explanation:
There are three Tiger reserves in Northeast India: Dampa Tiger Reserve, Pakul Tiger Reserve, Namdapha Tiger Reserve
Correct Answer: 1 and 4 only
Explanation:
Mediterranean agriculture is practised on the either side of the Mediterranean Sea in Europe and in north Africa from Tunisia to Atlantic coast, southern California, central Chile, south western parts of South Africa and south and south western parts of Australia. This region is an important supplier of citrus fruits. Viticulture or grape cultivation is a speciality of the Mediterranean region.
Correct Answer: The maximum development of this biome has taken place in central and southern California, and north-western coastal lands of Africa.
Explanation:
Tropical rainforests are such rainforests that occur in the region of tropical rainforest climate where there is no dry season and it remain hot and wet.Tropical evergreen rainforest biome provides optimum environmental conditions for the growth of plants and animals because it experience heavy rainfall and high temperature, and extend between 10° N and 10° S latitudes. The biome Tropical rain forests are of mega thermal type because the organisms are adapted to high temperature and wet and humid condition. The maximum development of this biome has taken place in South America, lowland regions in Africa, and the islands off of Southeast Asia, Central America and parts of Australia.
Correct Answer: Chabahar
Explanation:
India signed a historic deal to develop the strategic port of Chabahar in Iran and agreed on a three-nation pact to build a transport-and-trade corridor through Afghanistan that could help halve the time and cost of doing business with Central Asia and Europe. Developing the Chabahar port was seen as crucial for India because it will not only allow New Delhi to bypass Pakistan and access global markets but also counter China?s expanding influence in the Indian Ocean region. But the project?s land route through Afghanistan remains a security headache
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