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27 Nov 2021
The mountains of India play an important role in forming the ecosystem of the country. The magical mountains of India, denoted as the abodes of th...
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12 Dec 2021
Any relatively large body of slowly, moving or standing water that occupies an inland basin of appreciable size is called a Lake. India is known f...
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National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries are protected natuaral habitats, declared by the government of a country according to the regulations from t...
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In India, there were so many beautiful Gardens to visit. Even these gardens are visited by a large number of local and foreign tourists every day.&nbs...
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A Dam is a barrieer that stops the flow of water and results in the creation of a reservoir. They are used to increase the amount of water a...
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11 Jan 2022
Rainfall in India is highly unequal over a period of time in a year. The Western coasts and North East India recieve rainfall of over 400 cm. It i...
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Q.1 The Barak Valley of Assam is famous for the cultivation of which crops?
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Kerala
Answer ✔ (d) Kerala
Explanation: Explanation: The Barak Valley is located in the southern region of the Indian state of Assam.
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Q.2 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.
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Q.3 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.
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Q.4 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%
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Q.5 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.
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Q.6 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.
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Q.7 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.
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Q.8 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Q.6 How many Coastal States are there in India?
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 12
Answer ✔ (b) 9
Explanation: India's Coastline touches 09 States-Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal.
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Q.7 How many Coastal Union Territories of India?
- 2
- 4
- 3
- 5
Answer ✔ (b) 4
Explanation: There are 4 Coastal Union Territories- Daman & Diu, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep Islands.
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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.
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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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