11. Which among the following is the least densely populated states of India?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Mizoram
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The least densely populated state of India is Arunachal Pradesh, located in the northeastern part of the country. As of 2022, Arunachal Pradesh has a population of around 1.4 million people, spread across an area of around 83,743 square kilometers. This gives the state a population density of just 16.7 people per square kilometer, which is the lowest in India. Arunachal Pradesh is a predominantly rural state, with a large part of its population living in small villages and remote areas. The state is known for its beautiful natural scenery, with dense forests, snow-capped mountains, and abundant wildlife.
12. ‘Keoti waterfall’ is situated on which River?
[A] Tons
[B] Ken
[C] Beehad
[D] Mahana
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Correct Answer: D [Mahana]
Notes:
Keoti waterfall is on Mahana River a tributary to Tamsa River in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh.Its height is 98metres and is 24th highest in the country.
13. ‘Jal Marg Vikas’ is a project on the river _?
[A] Ganga
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Godavari
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: A [ Ganga ]
Notes:
Jal Marg Vikas is a project on the river Ganga which is being developed between Allahabad and Haldia to cover a distance of 1620 Kms. The project envisages development of a fairway with three metres depth which would enable commercial navigation of at least 1500 ton vessels on the river.
14. Which of the following states produces about 50 percent of the total silk textiles in India?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: A [Karnataka]
Notes:
Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India. The state produces an average of around 8,200 metric tonnes of silk every year, which is about 50% of the total silk production in India. Mysore and North Bengaluru in Karnataka are famous for their silks and are called the “Silk City” as they majorly contribute to the silk production in India.
15. River Mithi flows through which of the following Indian cities?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Ahmedabad
[C] Kolkata
[D] Delhi
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai]
Notes:
The Mithi River also known as “‘Mahim River”‘ is a river on Salsette Island, the island of the city of Mumbai, India. It is a confluence of tail-water discharges of the Powai and Vihar lakes. The river is seasonal and rises during the monsoons.
16. The Alpine vegetation in the western Himalayas is found only up to a height of 3000 metres, while in the eastern Himalayas it is found up to a height of 4000 metres,. Which of the following is the reason for this variation in the same mountain range?
[A] Eastern Himalayas are higher than western Himalayas
[B] eastern Himalayas are nearer to the Equator and sea coast than western Himalayas
[C] eastern Himalayas get more monsoon rainfall than the western Himalayas
[D] eastern Himalayan rocks are more fertile than the western Himalayan rocks
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Correct Answer: C [eastern Himalayas get more monsoon rainfall than the western Himalayas]
Notes:
This region receives 4 times more rainfall than western Himalayas. Due to high rainfalls, it is covered with dense forests. Eastern Himalayas receive more precipitation from south-eastern monsoon in the summers.
17. Which one from the following cities is at the highest altitude above mean sea level?
[A] Bangalore
[B] Delhi
[C] Jodhpur
[D] Nagpur
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Correct Answer: A [Bangalore]
Notes:
Bangalore is the city which is 937 metres above sea level, Delhi is 218 metres sea level, Jodhpur is 230 metres and Nagpur is 247.5 metres above the sea level.
18. Which of the following line divides India into northern and Southern parts?
[A] Tropic of cancer
[B] Equator
[C] Tropic of capricorn
[D] Arctic circle
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Correct Answer: A [Tropic of cancer]
Notes:
The Tropic of Cancer (23°30’ N) divides India into almost two halves (Northern and Southern parts).
19. Which of the following mountain range is located between Nagaland and Myanmar?
[A] Dafla
[B] Abor
[C] Naga Hills
[D] Arakanyoma
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Correct Answer: D [Arakanyoma]
Notes:
The Arakanyoma range is located in the border of Nagaland and Myanmar. Some part of this mountain range is submerged in the Bay of Bengal.
20. Arrange the following mountain peaks of India from North to South
1. Nanda Devi
2. Kalsubai
3. Gurushikhar
4. Dodabetta
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 3, 2, 4
[C] 1, 4, 2, 3
[D] 1, 3, 4, 2
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Correct Answer: B [1, 3, 2, 4]
Notes:
Correct order from North to South- Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand), Gurushikhar (Rajasthan), Kalsubai (Maharashtra), Dodabetta (Tamil Nadu).
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