11. Consider the following pairs of hills with their states:
- Khandadhar – Odisha
- Biligiriranga – Karnataka
- Lushai – Assam
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
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Correct Answer: B [1 & 2 Only]
Notes:
Lushai hills are mountain range in Mizoram and Tripura states of India. The hills have been in news for various mining activities and environmental concerns.
12. With respect to Karam Puja festival consider the following statements:
1. Karam Puja is the important festival of tea tribe communities of Assam
2. It is celebrated on the night of Bhado Ekadasi generally in the mid of August
3. It is basically an agriculture related festival
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Karam Puja is the important festival of tea tribe communities of Assam.It is celebrated on the night of Bhado Ekadasi generally in the mid of August. It is basically an agriculture related festival.
13. Consider the following pairs of dance forms with their associated states:
- Manipur – Pung cholam
- Assam – Ghumura
- Meghalaya – Shad Suk Mynsiem
- Sikkim – Chu fat
- Karnataka – Dholu Kunitha
Which of the above is/are correctly matched?
[A] 1, 2 and 3 Only
[B] 1, 3, 4 and 5 Only
[C] 3, 4 and 5 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 4 and 5 Only]
Notes:
Ghumura is a dance form of Odisha state
14. Consider the following pairs of fairs with states where they are celebrated:
- Surajkund – Haryana
- Hemis Gompa – Jammu & Kashmir
- Ambubasi – Assam
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
This Ambubasi fair is organized every year during monsoon in the Kamakhya temple at Guwahati. It is unique as it showcases the richness and diversity of the handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric of India, & is the largest crafts fair in India. It is organised every year in Surajkund near Faridabad, Haryana.
15. After the partition of India, the merger in India or Pakistan was done on the basis of “referendum” in case of __:
- Sindh and Baluchistan
- North West Frontier Province
- Sylhet Region of Assam
- Princely states of Junagarh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3, & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
In case of Sind and Baluchistan, the provincial assemblies were powered to take the decision. In case of NWFP, the decision had to be taken on the base of referendum. A referendum was to be organized in Sylhet region of Assam which was Muslim majority. The Nawab of Junagarh Mohammad Mahabat Khanji III, wanted to accede to Pakistan despite having no common border with Pakistan. Two states in suzerainty of Junagarh viz. Mangrol and Babariawad rebelled and Nawab acquired them militarily. Some other states reacted and they asked the Government of India to intervene. A government in exile was formed by Samaldas Gandhi. A referendum was held which favored its merger with India.
Indian forces cut off supplies to Junagarh and acquired the territories which had acceded to India. The Nawab fled to Pakistan, after emptying the state treasury and later the court of Junagarh requested Government of India to take over.
16. Identify the fauna with the help of given information:
- It can only live in freshwater and is essentially blind
- It hunts by emitting ultrasonic sounds
- It is commonly known as “Susu” in Ganges and “Hihu” in Brahmaputra
- The Assam State Government declared the fauna as the State Aquatic Animal
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Golden Mahseer
[B] Gangetic River Dolphin
[C] Dugong
[D] Ganges sharks
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Correct Answer: B [ Gangetic River Dolphin]
Notes:
All given features are of Gangetic River Dolphin.
17. Consider the following pairs of sports with their associated states/UTs:
- Asol Aap – Andaman and Nicobar islands
- Dhopkhel – Assam
- Jallikattu – Tamil Nadu
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Asol Aap or Canoe Race is a boat race prevalent in the Nicobar Islands. Dhopkhel is a very famous indigenous ball game played in the Assam state of India. Dhopkhel is also called as 'dhop khel' and 'dhoop khel'. Jallikattu is an ancient bull taming sport practised widely in Tamil Nadu.
18. Consider the following statements about the Dhola-Sadiya Bridge:
- It is also known as Bhupen Hazarika Setu
- It connects Assam to Arunachal Pradesh
- It is built on the Lohit River
Which of the above are correct?
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 1 & 2 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge is built on the River Lohit. It is the three lane, 9.15 Kilometre Bridge which connects Dhola in Assam to Sadiya in Arunachal Pradesh. It is also known as Bhupen Hazarika Setu. The Bridge reduces the distance from Rupai on NH-37 in Assam to Meka/Roing on NH-52 in Arunachal Pradesh by 165km.
19. Consider the following matches:
- Deepor Beel ⇔ Assam
- Ghoramara Island ⇔ Arabian Sea
- Nilgiri Tahrs ⇔ Eravikulam National Park
Which among the above is / are correct matches?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:The correct matches are:
- Deepor Beel ⇔ Assam: Correct. Deepor Beel is a freshwater lake located in Assam, India. It is a Ramsar Wetland and an important biodiversity hotspot.
- Ghoramara Island ⇔ Arabian Sea: Incorrect. Ghoramara Island is located in the Sundarbans delta region of the Bay of Bengal, not in the Arabian Sea. It is part of the Indian state of West Bengal and is known for being highly vulnerable to erosion and rising sea levels.
- Nilgiri Tahrs ⇔ Eravikulam National Park: Correct. Nilgiri Tahr, also known as the Nilgiri Ibex, is a species of mountain goat-like animal found in the Western Ghats of India. Eravikulam National Park in Kerala is one of the protected areas where Nilgiri Tahrs are conserved.
So, the correct matches are Deepor Beel ⇔ Assam and Nilgiri Tahrs ⇔ Eravikulam National Park.
20. In which among the following states, you will find Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica gangetica)? 1. Assam 2. Rajasthan 3. Jharkhand 4. Madhya Pradesh Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
