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Question 1 of 26

Q.1 Name the branch of astronomy that involves the origin and evolution of the universe.

Cosmology
Meteorology
Petrology
Orology

Answer ✔ (a) Cosmology
Explanation: Cosmology is "the scientific study of the large-scale properties of the universe as a whole."

Question 2 of 26

Q.2 Why does a star produce its own light and heat?

Nuclear fission
Nuclear fusion
Chemical reaction
None

Answer ✔ (b) Nuclear fusion
Explanation: Stars are huge celestial bodies made mostly of hydrogen and helium. Heat and light energy produced by the stars are due to the fusion reaction of hydrogen atoms.

Question 3 of 26

Q.3 Which theory explains the origin of the universe?

Geocentric Model
Heliocentricity
Big Bang Theory
Pulsating Theory

Answer ✔ (c) Big Bang Theory
Explanation: The Big Bang was 13.8 billion years ago when the universe began as a tiny, dense, fireball that exploded.

Question 4 of 26

Q.4 Big bang theory was proposed by

Georges Lemaitre
Hermann Bondi
Thomas Gold
Hoyle

Answer ✔ (a) Georges Lemaitre
Explanation: Georges Lemaitre was a Belgian cosmologist, Catholic priest, and father of the Big Bang theory.

Question 5 of 26

Q.5 Who proposed the theory of the expanding universe?

Georges Lemaitre
Galileo Galilei
Edwin Hubble
Claudius Ptolemy

Answer ✔ (c) Edwin Hubble
Explanation: American astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered in the 1920s that the Universe is expanding by showing that most galaxies are receding from the Milky Way and the farther away they are, the faster they are receding.

Question 6 of 26

Q.6 Who proposed the steady-state theory?

Hermann Bondi
Thomas Gold
Sir James Jeans
Fred Hoyle

Answer ✔ (c) Sir James Jeans
Explanation: The steady-state theory was first proposed by Sir James Jeans in the 1920s, but it was reformulated by Fred Hoyle, Thomas Gold, and Hermann Bondi in 1948.

Question 7 of 26

Q.7 What is the pulsating theory of the universe?

A cosmological model that combines both the Big Bang and the Big Crunch as part of a cyclical event
An expansion and contraction of the star as a whole in a regular periodic pulsation
All the matter of the universe was present in a single place in the form of hot and dense fireball
Counting of the galaxies is constant and new galaxies which are forming continuously are filling the empty spaces

Answer ✔ (b) An expansion and contraction of the star as a whole in a regular periodic pulsation
Explanation: Sir J.C. Bose proposed a theory of the ascent of sap known as the pulsation theory. The Pulsating Universe Theory says that the universe follows self-sustaining cycles such as expanding and contrasting.

Question 8 of 26

Q.8 What Are Constellations?

A group of stars that appears to form a pattern or picture
Small chunks of ice and rock come from the outer edge of the solar system
Collection of billions of stars
Small irregularly shaped rocks made up of metal or minerals

Answer ✔ (a) A group of stars that appears to form a pattern or picture
Explanation: A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived pattern or outline.

Question 9 of 26

Q.9 In which of these constellations does the current Pole Star, Polaris, lie?

Ursa Minor
Orion
Ursa Major
Corona Borealis

Answer ✔ (a) Ursa Minor
Explanation: Ursa Minor, or the 'Little Bear', is a relatively conspicuous constellation, visible from the latitudes 90 degrees North to 10 degrees South. It is 'circum-polar', i.e. always visible in the sky, above 20 degrees North latitude.

Question 10 of 26

Q.10 Where in the sky would the Pole Star appear to an observer situated on the North Pole?

At a fixed point on the horizon
Perpetually below the horizon and invisible
It depends on the time of the year
At the zenith (exactly overhead)

Answer ✔ (d) At the zenith (exactly overhead)
Explanation: The North Star or Pole Star is famous for holding nearly still in our sky while the entire northern sky moves around it. That's because it's located nearly at the north celestial pole

Question 11 of 26

Q.1 Which of the following Indian State is largest producer of Rubber?

Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Kerala

Answer ✔ (d) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala is the largest producer of Rubber.

Question 12 of 26

Q.2 Which of the following Plantation crop produces in India are produced in excess of its demand?

Tea
Foodgrains
Petroleum
Rubber

Answer ✔ (a) Tea
Explanation: India is the second-largest producer of tea in the world after China. India stands 4th position in terms of export of tea.

Question 13 of 26

Q.3 Which of the following state is not known for the production of cardamom?

Kerala
Karnataka
Odisha
Tamil Nadu

Answer ✔ (c) Odisha
Explanation: Cardamom cultivation is concentrated on the Western Ghats in the country; and the Western Ghats are also known as “Cardamom Hills”. In 2012-13, as per provisional trade estimates, India's production is around 12,000 MT. Following states are the major producers of cardamom in India: 1. Kerala – 70% 2. Karnataka – 20% 3. Tamil Nadu – 10%

Question 14 of 26

Q.4 Which of the following Indian state is popularly known as 'Garden of Spices'?

Karnataka
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu

Answer ✔ (b) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala is referred to as the spice garden of India as it has a variety of spices and is popular in the entire world. Black pepper, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg are the major spices grown in Kerala.

Question 15 of 26

Q.5 The Green Gold revolution is related to the ________.

Coffee
Gold
Bamboo
Tea

Answer ✔ (c) Bamboo
Explanation: The “green gold” revolution is the name given to the promotion and trade of bamboo to bring about a quantum jump in the economic growth of the Northeastern states of India.

Question 16 of 26

Q.6 The tea plantation requires rainfall of______.

50-150 cm
200-400 cm
250-300 cm
150-250 cm

Answer ✔ (d) 150-250 cm
Explanation: India is the largest producer and exporter of tea in the world. The ideal climatic conditions for the production and growing of tea are as follows: temperature- 21°C to 29°C and 150-250 cm of rainfall.

Question 17 of 26

Q.7 The Ganga delta region is suitable for Jute cultivation due to the rich fertile _______ and favorable temperature and rainfall.

Alluvium Soil
Black Soil
Red Soil
Laterite Soil

Answer ✔ (a) Alluvium Soil
Explanation: Jute is an important natural fiber. The share of the Ganga delta contributes for about 85% of the Worldwide Jute cultivation. The Ganga delta region is suitable for Jute cultivation due to the rich fertile alluvium soil and favorable temperature and rainfall.

Question 18 of 26

Q.1 Which of the following is the smallest island in the Nicobar group of Islands?

Middle Andaman
Ross Island
Great Nicobar
Pulomilo Island

Answer ✔ (d) Pulomilo Island

Question 19 of 26

Q.2 The extreme southernmost point of India, Pygmalion point is located in which of the following Islands?

Arabian Sea Island
Bay of Bengal Islands
Offshore Islands
None of the above

Answer ✔ (b) Bay of Bengal Islands
Explanation: Explanation: The extreme southernmost point of India, Pygmalion point is located in the Bay of Bengal islands.

Question 20 of 26

Q.3 Which of the following is the biggest island in the Nicobar group of Islands?

Middle Andaman
Ross Island
Great Nicobar
Pulomilo Island

Answer ✔ (c) Great Nicobar
Explanation: The Great Nicobar is the biggest island in the Nicobar group of Island.

Question 21 of 26

Q.4 Which of the following is the biggest island in the Andaman group of Islands?

Middle Andaman
Ross Island
Saddle Peak
Pulomilo Island

Answer ✔ (a) Middle Andaman
Explanation: Middle Andaman is the biggest island in the Andaman group of Island.

Question 22 of 26

Q.5 Which of the following states of India has the longest Coastline?

Maharashtra
Gujarat
Arunachal Pradesh
Kerala

Answer ✔ (b) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1600 Km.

Question 23 of 26

Q.6 How many Coastal States are there in India?

Answer ✔ (b) 9
Explanation: India's Coastline touches 09 States-Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.

Question 24 of 26

Q.7 How many Coastal Union Territories of India?

Answer ✔ (b) 4
Explanation: There are 4 Coastal Union Territories- Daman & Diu, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep Islands.

Question 25 of 26

Q.8 What is the Length of Coastline of mainland in India?

1000 Km
6000 Km
6100 Km
4200 Km

Answer ✔ (c) 6100 Km
Explanation: The length of coastline of mainland India is 6100 Km.

Question 26 of 26

Q.9 Which of the following coastal plain is formed by the alluvial deposits of the Sabarmati, Mahi and numerous tiny streams?

Gujarat Coastal Plain
West Coastal Plain
Karnataka Coastal Plain
East Coastal Plain

Answer ✔ (a) Gujarat Coastal Plain
Explanation: Gujarat Coastal Plain is formed by the alluvial deposits of the Sabarmati, Mahi and numerous tiny parallel consequent streams whose process of formation is still continuing.

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