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Q312023 · 26 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Which is the correct sequence of oceans according to size (from largest to smallest)?
1. A.Pacific Ocean > Antarctic Ocean > Indian Ocean > Atlantic Ocean
2. B.Pacific Ocean > Indian Ocean > Antarctic Ocean > Atlantic Ocean
3. C.Pacific Ocean > Atlantic Ocean > Indian Ocean > Antarctic Ocean
4. D.Pacific Ocean > Indian Ocean > Atlantic Ocean > Antarctic Ocean
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Answer: C
Q292023 · 26 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Which of the following rivers does NOT flow in Kerala State?
1. A.Bharathapuzha
2. B.Periyar
3. C.Pamba
4. D.Penner
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Answer: D
Q402023 · 26 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Magadha Mahajanapada was surrounded by the rivers ________.
1. A.Ganga and Jhelum
2. B.Ganga and Yamuna
3. C.Ganga and Son
4. D.Ganga and Ghaghara
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Answer: C
Q482023 · 26 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Which State Assembly passed a resolution to create a Legislative Council in 2021?
1. A.Maharashtra
2. B.Uttar Pradesh
3. C.Andhra Pradesh
4. D.West Bengal
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Answer: D
Q372023 · 26 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
In which state is the Gorumara National Park located?
1. A.Assam
2. B.West Bengal
3. C.Uttarakhand
4. D.Bihar
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Answer: B
Q442023 · 25 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
According to India State of Forest Report 2019, what is the total forest cover in India?
1. A.20.87%
2. B.21.67%
3. C.24.67%
4. D.23.67%
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Answer: B
Q392023 · 25 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following perennial rivers is 720 km long and originates in the Himalayas in flow through chamba of Himachal Pradesh?
1. A.Saryu river
2. B.Yamuna river
3. C.Ravi river
4. D.Krishna river
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Answer: C
Q402023 · 25 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
The Rourkela steel plant was set up in collaboration with Germany in which state of India?
1. A.Jharkhand
2. B.Bihar
3. C.Assam
4. D.Odisha
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Answer: D
Q402023 · 24 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
In which part of the Himalayas does its highest mountain peak, Kanchenjunga, lie?
1. A.Arunachal Himalayas
2. B.Kashmir Himalayas
3. C.The Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas
4. D.Uttarakhand Himalayas
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Answer: C
Q482023 · 24 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which of the following sedimentary minerals, known to everyone as 'salt', usually form in arid climates where seawater evaporates?
1. A.Zeolite
2. B.Halite
3. C.Calcite
4. D.Pyrite
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Answer: B
Q502023 · 24 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change notified the E-Waste Management Rules in 2022. These rules are supposed to be come into force from __________.
1. A.1 April 2023
2. B.1 July 2023
3. C.1 December 2022
4. D.1 January 2023
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Answer: A
Q362023 · 24 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
According to Koeppen's Scheme, which type of climate is denoted by the letter 'E' in India?
1. A.Tropical savannah
2. B.Hot desert
3. C.Monsoon with dry summer
4. D.Polar type
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Answer: D
Q282023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Godavari river?
1. A.Mahi
2. B.Pranhita
3. C.Manjra
4. D.Purna
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Answer: A
Q312023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The largest freshwater lake of India is ______.
1. A.Chilika
2. B.Koleru
3. C.Vembanad
4. D.Wular
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Answer: D
Q502023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Where does the Narmada river rise?
1. A.Western Ghats
2. B.Gawilgarh Hills
3. C.Satpura Ranges
4. D.Amarkantak Ranges
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Answer: D
Q352023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following rivers is INCORRECTLY matched with its respective place of origin?
1. A.Mahanadi - Sihawa Mountain
2. B.Sutlej - Dal Lake
3. C.Ganga - Gangotri glacier
4. D.Godavari - Trimbakeshwar
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Answer: B
Q492023 · 21 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Who founded the independent State of Bengal?
1. A.Alivardi khan
2. B.Murshid Quli Khan
3. C.Sarafraz Khan
4. D.Shuja-ud-Din
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Answer: B
Q412023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which of the following is a negative effect of Green Revolution in India? (i) Depletion of groundwater table (ii) Deterioration in the quality of soil (iii) Increased input cost
1. A.(ii) and (iii)
2. B.(i) and (ii)
3. C.(i), (ii) and (iii)
4. D.Only (iii)
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Answer: C
Q312023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The 'Kambala' festival is organised by farming communities in the state of ____________.
1. A.Himachal Pradesh
2. B.Rajasthan
3. C.Karnataka
4. D.Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: C
Q332023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
What is the total number of rivers including tributaries in Bangladesh?
1. A.About 1000
2. B.About 800
3. C.About 700
4. D.About 500
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Answer: C
Q402023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
What type of vegetation is found in the plateau of Meghalaya, Sahyadri and the central and southern islands of the Nicobar group?
1. A.Dry Tropical Deciduous Vegetation
2. B.Dry Tropical Thorny Vegetation
3. C.Alpine Vegetation
4. D.Moist Tropical Semi-Evergreen Vegetation
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Answer: D
Q262023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
What is the name of the branch of river Godavari that joins the Bay of Bengal flowing through the Yanam enclave of the Union territory of Puducherry?
1. A.Kapila
2. B.Indravati
3. C.Gautami
4. D.Bhavani
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Answer: C
Q422023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
The first phase of the ‘action plan for introduction of the Cheetah in India’ witnessed ________ being released in the Kuno National Park of Madhya Pradesh in September 2022.
1. A.10 cheetahs
2. B.6 cheetahs
3. C.8 cheetahs
4. D.12 cheetahs
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Answer: C
Q422023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Which of the following dances is NOT predominantly performed in the Indian state of Odisha?
1. A.Paika
2. B.Ghumra
3. C.Dhap
4. D.Bhavai
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Answer: D
Q502023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The State of Kerala Vs Leesamma Joseph case deals with ________.
1. A.Dowry
2. B.The economic weaker section
3. C.Education
4. D.Persons with disabilities
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Answer: D