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Q 1 - Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is located in

Answer : A

Explanation

ALMA is the British Astronomy facility, developed in the inhospitable part of the Atacama Desert of north Chile.

Q 2 - Which one of the following is not a Medieval city of India?

Answer : D

Explanation

Gandhinagar, which is the capital of Gujarat, is a modern city.

Q 3 - The circumference of the Earth at equator is about

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 4 - What is the average depth of the continental shelf?

Answer : D

Explanation

The continental shelf normally has very low depth merely about 150 m.

Q 5 - Johannesburg is known for

Answer : C

Explanation

Located in South Africa, Johannesburg is known for gold mining.

Q 6 - Consider the following statements:

1. Tea cultivation requires about 150 to 250 cm rainfall.

2. Tea cultivation requires ideally about 250 C temperature.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : A

Explanation

Tea cultivation requires ideally about 200 C temperature.

Q 7 - Ukai power project is located in

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 8 - As per 2011 Census, what is the percentage of the Age-group 15-60 years?

Answer : B

Explanation

Age-group between 15 and 60 (known as workforce) is the largest age group of India followed by younger age group (33%) and senior citizen age group (7.6%).

Q 9 - Located in Canada, Alberta is known for

Answer : B

Explanation

Alberta has one of the largest gas fields in Canada.

Q 10 - The unique Living Root Bridges are common in

Answer : A

Explanation

Living Root Bridges are the handmade bridges from the aerial roots of Rubber Trees. It is usually made by the Khasi and Jaintia people of Meghalaya.

Q 11 - Consider the following statements:

1. The home of an Eskimo family in Tundra region is known as Igloo.

2. Igloo is made up of skin and bones of tundra animals.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : A

Explanation

Igloo is made up of ice.

Q 12 - As per 2011 Census, what is the percentage of Urban Population in India?

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 13 - Consider the following statements:

1. The weathering processes through solution, carbonation, hydration, and oxidation& reduction, are known as the chemical weathering.

2. The weathering processes caused by the gravitational force, change in temperature, animal activities, etc., are known as the physical weathering.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 14 - Consider the following statements:

1. The eye, which is found at the center of the tropical cyclone, is roughly a circular region.

2. The eye is the region of comparatively light wind, fair weather, and heavy rainfall.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : A

Explanation

The eye is the region of comparatively light wind, fair weather, and little or no rainfall.

Q 15 - Consider the following statements:

1. Green Revolution has increased the income disparity amongst the farmers as well as in different geographical regions.

2. Green Revolution has changed the soil texture, structure, chemistry, and soil fertility.

3. Green Revolution is crop specific and not applicable to many other crops.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : D

Explanation

N/A

Q 16 - Bolson is

A - Intermountain basin in arid region

B - Intermountain basin in humid region

C - Lake in arid region

D - Rocky desert

Answer : A

Explanation

Bolson is an intermountain basin in an arid region.

Q 17 - Which one of the following is used in making sports goods?

Answer : A

Explanation

Mulberrys wood is soft and durable, therefore, it is largely used in making sports good.

Q 18 - Which one of the following countries is a leading Orange producer?

Answer : A

Explanation

Brazil is the largest Orange producer in the world, followed by the United States, China, and India.

Q 19 - Find the name of the river based on given statements:

1. Its name is Karnali in Nepal.

2. In the plains, it joins another river namely Sharda.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : C

Explanation

When the Karnali river joins the river Sharda, from this point, it is known as Ghagra.

Q 20 - Which one of the following countries is a leading Manganese producer?

Answer : A

Explanation

China is the largest Manganese producer in the world, followed by South Africa, Australia, and Brazil.

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