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In the world, India is one of the- a)most urbanised.
- b)least urbanised.
- c)moderately urbanised.
- d)most industrialised.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In the world, India is one of the
a)
most urbanised.
b)
least urbanised.
c)
moderately urbanised.
d)
most industrialised.
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Gayatri Yadav answered |
Level of urbanization increased from 27.81% in 2001 Census to 31.16% in 2011 Census. According to the UN the year 2007 witnessed the turning point when more than 50% of the world population were living in cities, for the first time in human history.
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Average density of population in India, according to 2011 census, was- a)210
- b)300
- c)500
- d)382
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Average density of population in India, according to 2011 census, was
a)
210
b)
300
c)
500
d)
382
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
- Density of population, is expressed as number of persons per unit area.
- It helps in getting a better understanding of the spatial distribution of population in relation to land.
- The density of population in India (2011) was 382 people per square kilometer and ranks third among the most densely populated countries of Asia following Bangladesh (1203 people per square kilometer in 2013) and Japan (350 people per square kilometer in 2011). There has been a steady increase of more than 200 people per square kilometer over the last 50 years as the density of population increased from 117 people per square kilometer.
The highest density of population, among the states of India, is found in- a)U.P.
- b)Bihar.
- c)Delhi.
- d)Punjab.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The highest density of population, among the states of India, is found in
a)
U.P.
b)
Bihar.
c)
Delhi.
d)
Punjab.
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Rohit Jain answered |
- The records of population density 2011 of India state that the density 2011 has increased from a figure of 324 to that of 382 per square kilometer.
- Bihar is the most thickly populated state (1106 persons/sq km.) followed by west bengal-1028 and Kerala 860.
In 1853, first railway line was constructed between- a)Delhi-Merrut.
- b)Bombay-Thane.
- c)Goa-Pune.
- d)Haldia-Calcutta.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
In 1853, first railway line was constructed between
a)
Delhi-Merrut.
b)
Bombay-Thane.
c)
Goa-Pune.
d)
Haldia-Calcutta.
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Arun Yadav answered |
Indian Railway was introduced in 1853, when a line was constructed from Bombay to Thane covering a distance of 34 km.
Where does Indira Gandhi Canal originate from?- a)Harike barrage
- b)Bhakra nangal
- c)Kosi barrage
- d)Gobind sagar dam
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Where does Indira Gandhi Canal originate from?
a)
Harike barrage
b)
Bhakra nangal
c)
Kosi barrage
d)
Gobind sagar dam
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Rohit Jain answered |
The correct option is A.
Aim of this ambitious project is to irrigate the thirsty desert land of Western Rajasthan with Himalaya's water and provide drinking water to crores of inhabitants of this area. Origin of this canal is from Harike barrage situated in Punjab. From Harike, 204 Km. long Indira Gandhi Feeder off-takes, which has 170 Km.
Aim of this ambitious project is to irrigate the thirsty desert land of Western Rajasthan with Himalaya's water and provide drinking water to crores of inhabitants of this area. Origin of this canal is from Harike barrage situated in Punjab. From Harike, 204 Km. long Indira Gandhi Feeder off-takes, which has 170 Km.
Bhakra-Nangal, Kosi, Damodar valley projects were planned during- a)the first five year plan.
- b)the second five year plan.
- c)the fourth five year plan.
- d)the sixth five year plan.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Bhakra-Nangal, Kosi, Damodar valley projects were planned during
a)
the first five year plan.
b)
the second five year plan.
c)
the fourth five year plan.
d)
the sixth five year plan.
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Arnav Chakraborty answered |
For flood controls, irrigation, generate power and regulate soil erosion.
What is the proportion of India’s population which depends on agriculture for its livelihood?- a)75%
- b)70%
- c)72%
- d)73%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the proportion of India’s population which depends on agriculture for its livelihood?
a)
75%
b)
70%
c)
72%
d)
73%
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Upasana Chopra answered |
About 70% of India's population depends on agriculture for its livelihood.
In terms of population, India's rank in the world is- a)first.
- b)third.
- c)fourth.
- d)second.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
In terms of population, India's rank in the world is
a)
first.
b)
third.
c)
fourth.
d)
second.
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Sounak Nambiar answered |
China and India is the two most populated country of the world. China is the most populated country with approximately 1.39 billion people in 2014. India is second most populated country with approximately 1.27 billion people in 2014.
The Indian State/UT with highest density of population, according to 2011 census?- a)West Bengal
- b)Kerala
- c)Uttar Pradesh
- d)Delhi
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The Indian State/UT with highest density of population, according to 2011 census?
a)
West Bengal
b)
Kerala
c)
Uttar Pradesh
d)
Delhi
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Kavya Khanna answered |
The National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,297 per square kilometre.
What happens to the proportion of migrants with the increasing distance from source area?- a)Decreases
- b)Increases
- c)Becomes female-dominated
- d)Remains constant
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
What happens to the proportion of migrants with the increasing distance from source area?
a)
Decreases
b)
Increases
c)
Becomes female-dominated
d)
Remains constant
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Nilesh Chakraborty answered |
The proportion of migrants decrease with the increasing distance from source area.
Of the total passenger traffic, road transport in India accounts for- a)85 %.
- b)64 %.
- c)17 %.
- d)05 %.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Of the total passenger traffic, road transport in India accounts for
a)
85 %.
b)
64 %.
c)
17 %.
d)
05 %.
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Rajat Iyer answered |
India has one of the largest road networks in the world with a total length of 33.1 lakh km (2005). About 85 percent of passengers and 70 percent of the freight traffic are carried by roads every year.
Indian Oil operates the 1870 km long Salaya-Mathura Pipeline to bring crude oil to Indian Oil's refineries at Koyali (Gujarat), Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) and- a)Panipat (Haryana).
- b)Barauni ( Bihar)
- c)Udaipur (Rajasthan)
- d)Paradip ( Odisha)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Indian Oil operates the 1870 km long Salaya-Mathura Pipeline to bring crude oil to Indian Oil's refineries at Koyali (Gujarat), Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) and
a)
Panipat (Haryana).
b)
Barauni ( Bihar)
c)
Udaipur (Rajasthan)
d)
Paradip ( Odisha)
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Akshit Yadav Yadav answered |
Panipat Haryana
A factor of low growth rate of population in India is- a)fall in death rate.
- b)fall in birth rate.
- c)fall in infant mortality rate.
- d)increase in life expectancy.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
A factor of low growth rate of population in India is
a)
fall in death rate.
b)
fall in birth rate.
c)
fall in infant mortality rate.
d)
increase in life expectancy.
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Kunal Ghoshal answered |
India's population growth rate was 1.2%, in 2013. The growth rate of population in India has been caused by annual birth rate, death rate and rate of migration.
A non- ferrous mineral is- a)iron ore.
- b)copper.
- c)manganese.
- d)chromite.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
A non- ferrous mineral is
a)
iron ore.
b)
copper.
c)
manganese.
d)
chromite.
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Rishabh Sengupta answered |
Ferrous minerals contain a large percentage of the iron content. Non-ferrous minerals do not. Bauxite, copper, gold, lead, zinc, aluminium are some examples of non-ferrous minerals.
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Watershed management basically refers to efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources. It involves prevention of runoff and storage and recharge of groundwater through various methods like percolation tanks, recharge wells, etc. However, in broad sense watershed management includes conservation, regeneration and judicious use of all resources – natural (like land, water, plants and animals) and human with in a watershed. Watershed management aims at bringing about balance between natural resources on the one hand and society on the other. The success of watershed development largely depends upon community participation.The Central and State Governments have initiated many watershed development and management programmes in the country. Some of these are being implemented by non-governmental organisations also. Hariyali watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. The Project is being executed by Gram Panchayats with people’s participation.Neeru-Meeru (Water and You) programme (in Andhra Pradesh) and Arvary Pani Sansad (in Alwar, Rajasthan) have taken up constructions of various water-harvesting structures such as percolation tanks, dug out ponds (Johad), check dams, etc., through people’s participation.The concept of _________envisages creation of awareness amongst the people to ensure their participation and to facilitate conservation efforts of various government departments.- a)Neeru-Meeru
- b)Haryali
- c)Arvary Pani Sansad
- d)Watershed
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Watershed management basically refers to efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources. It involves prevention of runoff and storage and recharge of groundwater through various methods like percolation tanks, recharge wells, etc. However, in broad sense watershed management includes conservation, regeneration and judicious use of all resources – natural (like land, water, plants and animals) and human with in a watershed. Watershed management aims at bringing about balance between natural resources on the one hand and society on the other. The success of watershed development largely depends upon community participation.
The Central and State Governments have initiated many watershed development and management programmes in the country. Some of these are being implemented by non-governmental organisations also. Hariyali watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. The Project is being executed by Gram Panchayats with people’s participation.
Neeru-Meeru (Water and You) programme (in Andhra Pradesh) and Arvary Pani Sansad (in Alwar, Rajasthan) have taken up constructions of various water-harvesting structures such as percolation tanks, dug out ponds (Johad), check dams, etc., through people’s participation.
The concept of _________envisages creation of awareness amongst the people to ensure their participation and to facilitate conservation efforts of various government departments.
a)
Neeru-Meeru
b)
Haryali
c)
Arvary Pani Sansad
d)
Watershed
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
The concept of Neeru-Meeru envisages creation of awareness amongst the people to ensure their participation and to facilitate conservation efforts of various government departments.
Major water polluting industry is- a)food processing.
- b)electronic.
- c)textiles and chemicals.
- d)automobile.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Major water polluting industry is
a)
food processing.
b)
electronic.
c)
textiles and chemicals.
d)
automobile.
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Kritika Saha answered |
Major industries causing water pollution are leather, paper and pulp, textiles and chemical industries.
All the lift canals of Indira Gandhi canal originate from- a)right bank.
- b)left bank.
- c)river Yamuna.
- d)river Luni.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
All the lift canals of Indira Gandhi canal originate from
a)
right bank.
b)
left bank.
c)
river Yamuna.
d)
river Luni.
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Arnab Gupta answered |
All the lift canals originate from the left bank of main canal while all the canals on the right bank of main canal are flow channels.
The only nuclear power dominated region /state of India is:- a)Odisha
- b)Bihar
- c)Rajasthan
- d)Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The only nuclear power dominated region /state of India is:
a)
Odisha
b)
Bihar
c)
Rajasthan
d)
Madhya Pradesh
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Hrishikesh Jain answered |
Uranium is found in Udaipur, Alwar and Jhunjhunu districts of Rajasthan.
Which one of the crops is fiber crop?- a)Sugarcane
- b)Cotton
- c)Tea
- d)Rubber
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which one of the crops is fiber crop?
a)
Sugarcane
b)
Cotton
c)
Tea
d)
Rubber
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|
Gayatri Yadav answered |
Introduction:
A fiber crop is a plant that is cultivated primarily for the fibers it produces, which are used in various industries such as textile, paper, and rope manufacturing. These crops have long, strong, and durable fibers that can be spun into yarn or used directly in different applications. Among the given options, cotton is the correct answer as it is one of the most widely cultivated fiber crops in the world.
Explanation:
Cotton:
- Cotton is a natural fiber crop that is derived from the cotton plant, scientifically known as Gossypium.
- It is cultivated for its soft and fluffy fibers that grow in protective capsules known as bolls.
- These fibers are composed mainly of cellulose and are spun into yarn or thread to produce textiles.
- Cotton fibers have desirable properties such as strength, moisture absorption, and breathability, making them ideal for clothing, bedding, and various other textile applications.
Other options:
- Sugarcane: Sugarcane is primarily grown for its high sugar content and is used in the production of sugar, molasses, and ethanol. It does not produce fibers suitable for textile applications.
- Tea: Tea is an aromatic beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. While tea leaves have certain fibrous components, they are not cultivated primarily for their fibers.
- Rubber: Rubber is obtained from the latex of rubber trees and is primarily used in the production of various rubber products. It does not produce fibers suitable for textile applications.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, cotton is the correct answer as it is a widely cultivated fiber crop known for its soft and durable fibers. The other options provided, such as sugarcane, tea, and rubber, are not fiber crops and are primarily used for different purposes.
A fiber crop is a plant that is cultivated primarily for the fibers it produces, which are used in various industries such as textile, paper, and rope manufacturing. These crops have long, strong, and durable fibers that can be spun into yarn or used directly in different applications. Among the given options, cotton is the correct answer as it is one of the most widely cultivated fiber crops in the world.
Explanation:
Cotton:
- Cotton is a natural fiber crop that is derived from the cotton plant, scientifically known as Gossypium.
- It is cultivated for its soft and fluffy fibers that grow in protective capsules known as bolls.
- These fibers are composed mainly of cellulose and are spun into yarn or thread to produce textiles.
- Cotton fibers have desirable properties such as strength, moisture absorption, and breathability, making them ideal for clothing, bedding, and various other textile applications.
Other options:
- Sugarcane: Sugarcane is primarily grown for its high sugar content and is used in the production of sugar, molasses, and ethanol. It does not produce fibers suitable for textile applications.
- Tea: Tea is an aromatic beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. While tea leaves have certain fibrous components, they are not cultivated primarily for their fibers.
- Rubber: Rubber is obtained from the latex of rubber trees and is primarily used in the production of various rubber products. It does not produce fibers suitable for textile applications.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, cotton is the correct answer as it is a widely cultivated fiber crop known for its soft and durable fibers. The other options provided, such as sugarcane, tea, and rubber, are not fiber crops and are primarily used for different purposes.
Which department is meant for measuring the geographical area of administrative units:- a)Agricultural Department
- b)Forest department
- c)Revenue department
- d)Survey of India
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which department is meant for measuring the geographical area of administrative units:
a)
Agricultural Department
b)
Forest department
c)
Revenue department
d)
Survey of India
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Dhruba Malik answered |
Measuring Geographical Area of Administrative Units
Department responsible for measuring the geographical area of administrative units is Survey of India. Let's discuss in detail.
Survey of India
Survey of India is the national survey and mapping organization of India. It was established in 1767 and is headquartered in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is responsible for all the topographic, cadastral, and geodetic surveys of India. Survey of India is an attached office of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Role of Survey of India
Survey of India plays a vital role in the development of the country. It provides the geographic foundation for planning and implementing various developmental activities such as road construction, building construction, urban planning, and agriculture development.
Measuring Geographical Area of Administrative Units
The Survey of India is responsible for measuring the geographical area of administrative units. It uses various techniques and tools to measure the area accurately. Some of the commonly used techniques are:
- Total Station: It is an electronic instrument used for measuring angles and distances. It can measure the distance between two points accurately and quickly.
- GPS: Global Positioning System is a satellite-based navigation system that provides location and time information. It is used to measure the exact location of a point.
- Aerial Photography: It is the process of taking photographs of the ground from the air. Aerial photographs provide a bird's-eye view of the area and are used to measure the area of large administrative units.
Conclusion
Survey of India is the department responsible for measuring the geographical area of administrative units. It uses various techniques and tools to measure the area accurately. Measuring the area accurately is essential for planning and implementing developmental activities in the country.
Department responsible for measuring the geographical area of administrative units is Survey of India. Let's discuss in detail.
Survey of India
Survey of India is the national survey and mapping organization of India. It was established in 1767 and is headquartered in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is responsible for all the topographic, cadastral, and geodetic surveys of India. Survey of India is an attached office of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Role of Survey of India
Survey of India plays a vital role in the development of the country. It provides the geographic foundation for planning and implementing various developmental activities such as road construction, building construction, urban planning, and agriculture development.
Measuring Geographical Area of Administrative Units
The Survey of India is responsible for measuring the geographical area of administrative units. It uses various techniques and tools to measure the area accurately. Some of the commonly used techniques are:
- Total Station: It is an electronic instrument used for measuring angles and distances. It can measure the distance between two points accurately and quickly.
- GPS: Global Positioning System is a satellite-based navigation system that provides location and time information. It is used to measure the exact location of a point.
- Aerial Photography: It is the process of taking photographs of the ground from the air. Aerial photographs provide a bird's-eye view of the area and are used to measure the area of large administrative units.
Conclusion
Survey of India is the department responsible for measuring the geographical area of administrative units. It uses various techniques and tools to measure the area accurately. Measuring the area accurately is essential for planning and implementing developmental activities in the country.
Which one of the following minerals is known as brown diamond?- a)Iron
- b)Lignite
- c)Mica
- d)Tin
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which one of the following minerals is known as brown diamond?
a)
Iron
b)
Lignite
c)
Mica
d)
Tin
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Athul Choudhary answered |
Lignite, or brown coal, ranks last in heat and carbon content. It has been estimated that nearly half of the world’s total proven coal reserves are made up of lignite and subbituminous coal.
Fragmented settlements are widely spread in- a)Ganga plains.
- b)Sutlej plains.
- c)Gujarat plains.
- d)Bengal plains.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Fragmented settlements are widely spread in
a)
Ganga plains.
b)
Sutlej plains.
c)
Gujarat plains.
d)
Bengal plains.
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Subhankar Rane answered |
Due to segregation or fragmentation of a large compact village, fragmented settlements are widely spread in Gujarat plains.
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:The population of India according to their economic status is divided into three groups, namely; main workers, marginal workers and non- workers. It is observed that in India, the proportion of workers (both main and marginal) is only 39.8 per cent (2011) leaving a vast majority of about 60 per cent as non- workers. This indicates an economic status in which there is a larger proportion of dependent population, further indicating possible existence of large number of unemployed or under employed people.The proportion of working population, of the states and Union Territories show a moderate variation from about 39.6 per cent in Goa to about 49.9 per cent in Daman and Diu. The states with larger percentages of workers are Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Meghalaya. Among the Union Territories, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu have higher participation rate. It is understood that, in the context of a country like India, the work participation rate tends to be higher in the areas of lower levels of economic development since number of manual workers are needed to perform the subsistence or near subsistence economic activities.According to the economic status, the population of India is divided into?- a)Main workers
- b)Marginal workers
- c)Non- workers
- d)All of the Above
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
The population of India according to their economic status is divided into three groups, namely; main workers, marginal workers and non- workers. It is observed that in India, the proportion of workers (both main and marginal) is only 39.8 per cent (2011) leaving a vast majority of about 60 per cent as non- workers. This indicates an economic status in which there is a larger proportion of dependent population, further indicating possible existence of large number of unemployed or under employed people.
The proportion of working population, of the states and Union Territories show a moderate variation from about 39.6 per cent in Goa to about 49.9 per cent in Daman and Diu. The states with larger percentages of workers are Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Meghalaya. Among the Union Territories, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu have higher participation rate. It is understood that, in the context of a country like India, the work participation rate tends to be higher in the areas of lower levels of economic development since number of manual workers are needed to perform the subsistence or near subsistence economic activities.
According to the economic status, the population of India is divided into?
a)
Main workers
b)
Marginal workers
c)
Non- workers
d)
All of the Above
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
According to the economic status, the population of India is divided into main workers, marginal workers and non-workers.
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:“…. Buses merely skirt the periphery. Auto rickshaws cannot go there, Dharavi is part of central Mumbai where three wheelers are banned. Only one main road traverses the slum, the miscalled ‘ninety-foot road’, which has been reduced to less than half of that for most of its length. Some of the side alleys and lanes are so narrow that not even a bicycle can pass. The whole neighbourhood consists of temporary buildings, two or three storeyed high with rusty iron stairways to the upper part, where a single room is rented by a whole family, sometimes accommodating twelve or more people; it is a kind of tropical version of the industrial dwelling of Victorian London’s East End. But Dharavi is a keeper of more sombre secrets than the revulsion it inspires in the rich; a revulsion, moreover, that is, in direct proportion to the role it serves in the creation of the wealth of Bombay. In this place of shadowless, treeless sunlight, uncollected garbage, stagnant pools of foul water, where the only non- human creatures are the shining black crows and long grey rats, some of the most beautiful, valuable and useful articles in India are made. From Dharavi come delicate ceramics and pottery, exquisite embroidery and zari work, sophisticated leather goods, high-fashion garments, finely-wrought metalwork, delicate jewellery settings, wood carvings and furniture that would find its way into the richest houses, both in India and abroad. Dharavi was an arm of the sea that was filled by waste, largely produced by the people who have come to live there: Scheduled Castes and poor Muslims. It comprises rambling buildings of corrugated metal, 20 metres high in places, used for the treatment of hides and tanning. There are pleasant parts, but rotting garbage is everywhere…”Q. According to the passage, earlier Dharavi was a/an _________ of the sea?- a)Face
- b)Leg
- c)Arm
- d)Body
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
“…. Buses merely skirt the periphery. Auto rickshaws cannot go there, Dharavi is part of central Mumbai where three wheelers are banned. Only one main road traverses the slum, the miscalled ‘ninety-foot road’, which has been reduced to less than half of that for most of its length. Some of the side alleys and lanes are so narrow that not even a bicycle can pass. The whole neighbourhood consists of temporary buildings, two or three storeyed high with rusty iron stairways to the upper part, where a single room is rented by a whole family, sometimes accommodating twelve or more people; it is a kind of tropical version of the industrial dwelling of Victorian London’s East End. But Dharavi is a keeper of more sombre secrets than the revulsion it inspires in the rich; a revulsion, moreover, that is, in direct proportion to the role it serves in the creation of the wealth of Bombay. In this place of shadowless, treeless sunlight, uncollected garbage, stagnant pools of foul water, where the only non- human creatures are the shining black crows and long grey rats, some of the most beautiful, valuable and useful articles in India are made. From Dharavi come delicate ceramics and pottery, exquisite embroidery and zari work, sophisticated leather goods, high-fashion garments, finely-wrought metalwork, delicate jewellery settings, wood carvings and furniture that would find its way into the richest houses, both in India and abroad. Dharavi was an arm of the sea that was filled by waste, largely produced by the people who have come to live there: Scheduled Castes and poor Muslims. It comprises rambling buildings of corrugated metal, 20 metres high in places, used for the treatment of hides and tanning. There are pleasant parts, but rotting garbage is everywhere…”
Q. According to the passage, earlier Dharavi was a/an _________ of the sea?
a)
Face
b)
Leg
c)
Arm
d)
Body
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Kiran Mehta answered |
Dharavi was an arm of the sea that was filled by waste, largely produced by the people who have come to live there: Scheduled Castes and poor Muslims. It comprises rambling buildings of corrugated metal, 20 metres high in places, used for the treatment of hides and tanning.
Marmagao is an important port of:- a)Andhra pradesh
- b)Karnataka
- c)Goa
- d)Kerala
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Marmagao is an important port of:
a)
Andhra pradesh
b)
Karnataka
c)
Goa
d)
Kerala
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|
Priyanshu Kumar answered |
Mormugao Port is located in the town of Mormugao, Goa, India.
National planning committee was appointed by- a)British government.
- b)National Congress.
- c)Queen Victoria.
- d)Muslim League.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
National planning committee was appointed by
a)
British government.
b)
National Congress.
c)
Queen Victoria.
d)
Muslim League.
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Sounak Mehra answered |
National planning committee was appointed in 1938 to formulate certain policies and perspectives.
Indira Gandhi Canal originates from the- a)Harike barrage.
- b)Bhakra dam.
- c)Kosi barrage.
- d)Gobind sagar dam.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Indira Gandhi Canal originates from the
a)
Harike barrage.
b)
Bhakra dam.
c)
Kosi barrage.
d)
Gobind sagar dam.
|
|
Sarthak Joshi answered |
The canal originates at Harike barrage in Punjab and runs parallel to Pakistan border at an average distance of 40 km in Thar Desert of Rajasthan. It was conceived by Kanwar Sain in 1948, the canal project was launched on 31 March, 1958.
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Watershed management basically refers to efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources. It involves prevention of runoff and storage and recharge of groundwater through various methods like percolation tanks, recharge wells, etc. However, in broad sense watershed management includes conservation, regeneration and judicious use of all resources – natural (like land, water, plants and animals) and human with in a watershed. Watershed management aims at bringing about balance between natural resources on the one hand and society on the other. The success of watershed development largely depends upon community participation.The Central and State Governments have initiated many watershed development and management programmes in the country. Some of these are being implemented by non-governmental organisations also. Hariyali watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. The Project is being executed by Gram Panchayats with people’s participation.Neeru-Meeru (Water and You) programme (in Andhra Pradesh) and Arvary Pani Sansad (in Alwar, Rajasthan) have taken up constructions of various water-harvesting structures such as percolation tanks, dug out ponds (Johad), check dams, etc., through people’s participation.Who has sponsored the Project Hariyali?- a)State Government
- b)Zila Parishad
- c)Central Government
- d)District Magistrate
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Watershed management basically refers to efficient management and conservation of surface and groundwater resources. It involves prevention of runoff and storage and recharge of groundwater through various methods like percolation tanks, recharge wells, etc. However, in broad sense watershed management includes conservation, regeneration and judicious use of all resources – natural (like land, water, plants and animals) and human with in a watershed. Watershed management aims at bringing about balance between natural resources on the one hand and society on the other. The success of watershed development largely depends upon community participation.
The Central and State Governments have initiated many watershed development and management programmes in the country. Some of these are being implemented by non-governmental organisations also. Hariyali watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government which aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water for drinking, irrigation, fisheries and afforestation. The Project is being executed by Gram Panchayats with people’s participation.
Neeru-Meeru (Water and You) programme (in Andhra Pradesh) and Arvary Pani Sansad (in Alwar, Rajasthan) have taken up constructions of various water-harvesting structures such as percolation tanks, dug out ponds (Johad), check dams, etc., through people’s participation.
Who has sponsored the Project Hariyali?
a)
State Government
b)
Zila Parishad
c)
Central Government
d)
District Magistrate
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Rajesh Gupta answered |
Central Government has sponsored the Project Hariyali
Circular huts with conical roofs are found in- a)east India.
- b)central India.
- c)west India.
- d)south India.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Circular huts with conical roofs are found in
a)
east India.
b)
central India.
c)
west India.
d)
south India.
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Sahana Choudhury answered |
Because of heavy rainfall, huts are made as such.
The richest mineral belt in India is the- a)north-eastern plateaus.
- b)south-western plateaus.
- c)north-western region.
- d)Himalayan region.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The richest mineral belt in India is the
a)
north-eastern plateaus.
b)
south-western plateaus.
c)
north-western region.
d)
Himalayan region.
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Aryan Chavan answered |
The Chhotanagpur plateau is indeed the single richest mineral belt of India. Also, it is one of the richest mineral containing area in the whole world. Chhotanagpur plateau has frequently been called the Ruhr of India after a similar mineral-rich area of that name (Ruhr) in Germany. Coal, iron ore, limestone bauxite and copper are the principle products of this belt.
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:The National Youth Policy (NYP–2014) launched in February 2014 proposes a holistic ‘vision’ for the youth of India, which is “To empower the youth of the country to achieve their full potential, and through them enable India to find its rightful place in the community of nations”. The NYP–2014 has defined ‘youth’ as persons in the age group of 15– 29 years. The Government of India also formulated the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in 2015 to provide an umbrella framework to all skilling activities being carried out within the country, and to align these to common standards and links killing with demand centres.When the NYP launched?- a)2013
- b)2014
- c)2015
- d)2016
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
The National Youth Policy (NYP–2014) launched in February 2014 proposes a holistic ‘vision’ for the youth of India, which is “To empower the youth of the country to achieve their full potential, and through them enable India to find its rightful place in the community of nations”. The NYP–2014 has defined ‘youth’ as persons in the age group of 15– 29 years. The Government of India also formulated the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in 2015 to provide an umbrella framework to all skilling activities being carried out within the country, and to align these to common standards and links killing with demand centres.
When the NYP launched?
a)
2013
b)
2014
c)
2015
d)
2016
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Kiran Mehta answered |
The NYP was launched in 2014.
The most powerful medium of communication in the present day world is- a)satellite.
- b)internet.
- c)mobiles.
- d)fax.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The most powerful medium of communication in the present day world is
a)
satellite.
b)
internet.
c)
mobiles.
d)
fax.
|
|
Anaya Patel answered |
It is important because of economic and strategic reasons. Satellites communicate by using radio waves to send signals to the antennas on the Earth. The antennas then capture those signals and process the information coming from those signals.
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:The National Youth Policy (NYP–2014) launched in February 2014 proposes a holistic ‘vision’ for the youth of India, which is “To empower the youth of the country to achieve their full potential, and through them enable India to find its rightful place in the community of nations”. The NYP–2014 has defined ‘youth’ as persons in the age group of 15– 29 years. The Government of India also formulated the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in 2015 to provide an umbrella framework to all skilling activities being carried out within the country, and to align these to common standards and links killing with demand centres.When did the Government of India formulate the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship ?- a)2015
- b)2016
- c)2017
- d)2018
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
The National Youth Policy (NYP–2014) launched in February 2014 proposes a holistic ‘vision’ for the youth of India, which is “To empower the youth of the country to achieve their full potential, and through them enable India to find its rightful place in the community of nations”. The NYP–2014 has defined ‘youth’ as persons in the age group of 15– 29 years. The Government of India also formulated the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in 2015 to provide an umbrella framework to all skilling activities being carried out within the country, and to align these to common standards and links killing with demand centres.
When did the Government of India formulate the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship ?
a)
2015
b)
2016
c)
2017
d)
2018
|
|
Arun Yadav answered |
The Government of India formulate the National Policy for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in 2015.
The body managing Indian air ports is- a)Indian Air Port Authority.
- b)Airport Authority of India.
- c)Airport Managing Committee.
- d)Indian Airways Authority.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The body managing Indian air ports is
a)
Indian Air Port Authority.
b)
Airport Authority of India.
c)
Airport Managing Committee.
d)
Indian Airways Authority.
|
Ishani Gupta answered |
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) was formed on 1st April 1995 by merging the International Airports Authority of India and the National Airports Authority with a view to accelerate the integrated development, expansion and modernization of the operational, terminal and cargo facilities at the airports in the country conforming to international standards.
Total trade of India with Latin America is- a)2.0%.
- b)1.9%.
- c)2.35%.
- d)4.5%.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Total trade of India with Latin America is
a)
2.0%.
b)
1.9%.
c)
2.35%.
d)
4.5%.
|
|
Harshitha Basu answered |
There are 43 countries but India's trade with this region is not very significant.
When was the term ‘Sustainable Development’ came into existence?- a)1980
- b)1987
- c)1978
- d)1992
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
When was the term ‘Sustainable Development’ came into existence?
a)
1980
b)
1987
c)
1978
d)
1992
|
|
Mayank Choudhury answered |
"artificial intelligence" first used?
Of the total surface water available, the northern plains have- a)60%
- b)61%
- c)59%
- d)55%
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Of the total surface water available, the northern plains have
a)
60%
b)
61%
c)
59%
d)
55%
|
Arjun Ghoshal answered |
The north India has highest surface water in the form of rivers etc. because the rivers of north India are perenial in nature. They are snow-fed rivers of Himalayas. Rainfall is also high in the catchment area of these rivers.
India is the ------largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world.- a)First
- b)Second
- c)Third
- d)Fourth
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
India is the ------largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world.
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
d)
Fourth
|
|
Isha Kaur answered |
India is blessed with varied agro - climatic conditions as a result of which a large variety of horticultural crops are grown in different parts of the country. India ranks second in fruits and vegetables production in the world, after China. As per National Horticulture Database published by National Horticulture Board, during 2012-13 India produced 81.285 million metric tonnes of fruits and 162.19 million metric tonnes of vegetables. The area under cultivation of fruits stood at 6.98 million hectares while vegetables were cultivated at 9.21 million hectares.
How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?- a)4
- b)5
- c)6
- d)7
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
How many national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44)?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
|
|
Anjali Sharma answered |
The Seven national highways were merged to form National Highway 44 (NH 44).
- National Highway 44 (NH 44) is India's longest-running main National Highway.
- In addition to the states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu it passes through the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir.
- It was constructed and is maintained by the Central Department of Public Works (CPWD).
- The Chenani-Nashri Tunnel is also constructed on this highway.
What is the trade between two countries called?
- a)Local trade
- b)Internal trade
- c)External trade
- d)International trade
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
What is the trade between two countries called?
a)
Local trade
b)
Internal trade
c)
External trade
d)
International trade
|
|
Kiran Bishnoi answered |
If external trade is also known as international trade, then why the option (c) international trade not the correct answer
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Ralegan Siddhi is a small village in the district of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It has become an example for watershed development throughout the country.In 1975, this village was caught in a web of poverty and illicit liquor trade. The transformation took place when a retired army personnel, settled down in the village and took up the task of watered development. He convinced villagers about the importance of family planning and voluntary labour; preventing open grazing, felling trees, and liquor prohibition.Voluntary labour was necessary to ensure minimum dependence on the government for financial aids. “It socialised the costs of the projects”, explained the activist. Even those who were working outside the village contributed to the development by committing a month’s salary every year. Work began with the percolation tank constructed in the village. In 1975, the tank could not hold water. The embankment wall leaked. People voluntarily repaired the embankment. The seven wells below it swelled with water in summer for the first time in the living memory of the people. The people reposed their faith in him and his visions.A youth group called Tarun Mandal was formed. The group worked to ban the dowry system, caste discrimination and untouchability. Liquor distilling units were removed and prohibition imposed. Open grazing was completely banned with a new emphasis on stall-feeding. The cultivation of water intensive crops like sugarcane was banned. Crops such as pulses, oil seeds and certain cash crops with low water requirements were encouraged. All elections to local bodies began to be held on the basis of consensus. “It made the community leaders complete representatives of the people.” A system of Nyay Panchayats (informal courts) were also set up. Since then, no case has been referred to the police. A Rs. 22 lakh school building was constructed using only the resources of the village. No donations were taken. Money, if needed, was borrowed and paid back. The villagers took pride in this self-reliance. A new system of sharing labour grew out of this infusion of pride and voluntary spirit. People volunteered to help each other in agricultural operation. Landless labourers also gained employment. Today the village plans to buy land for them in adjoining villages. At present, water is adequate; agriculture is flourishing, though the use of fertilizers and pesticides is very high. The prosperity also brings the question of ability of the present generation to carry on the work after the leader of the movement who declared that, “The process of Ralegan’s evolution to an ideal village will not stop. With changing times, people tend to evolve new ways. In future, Ralegan might present a different model to the country.”In which state is Ralegan Siddhi situated?- a)Tamil Nadu
- b)Andhra Pradesh
- c)Maharashtra
- d)Arunachal Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Ralegan Siddhi is a small village in the district of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It has become an example for watershed development throughout the country.
In 1975, this village was caught in a web of poverty and illicit liquor trade. The transformation took place when a retired army personnel, settled down in the village and took up the task of watered development. He convinced villagers about the importance of family planning and voluntary labour; preventing open grazing, felling trees, and liquor prohibition.
Voluntary labour was necessary to ensure minimum dependence on the government for financial aids. “It socialised the costs of the projects”, explained the activist. Even those who were working outside the village contributed to the development by committing a month’s salary every year. Work began with the percolation tank constructed in the village. In 1975, the tank could not hold water. The embankment wall leaked. People voluntarily repaired the embankment. The seven wells below it swelled with water in summer for the first time in the living memory of the people. The people reposed their faith in him and his visions.
A youth group called Tarun Mandal was formed. The group worked to ban the dowry system, caste discrimination and untouchability. Liquor distilling units were removed and prohibition imposed. Open grazing was completely banned with a new emphasis on stall-feeding. The cultivation of water intensive crops like sugarcane was banned. Crops such as pulses, oil seeds and certain cash crops with low water requirements were encouraged. All elections to local bodies began to be held on the basis of consensus. “It made the community leaders complete representatives of the people.” A system of Nyay Panchayats (informal courts) were also set up. Since then, no case has been referred to the police. A Rs. 22 lakh school building was constructed using only the resources of the village. No donations were taken. Money, if needed, was borrowed and paid back. The villagers took pride in this self-reliance. A new system of sharing labour grew out of this infusion of pride and voluntary spirit. People volunteered to help each other in agricultural operation. Landless labourers also gained employment. Today the village plans to buy land for them in adjoining villages. At present, water is adequate; agriculture is flourishing, though the use of fertilizers and pesticides is very high. The prosperity also brings the question of ability of the present generation to carry on the work after the leader of the movement who declared that, “The process of Ralegan’s evolution to an ideal village will not stop. With changing times, people tend to evolve new ways. In future, Ralegan might present a different model to the country.”
In which state is Ralegan Siddhi situated?
a)
Tamil Nadu
b)
Andhra Pradesh
c)
Maharashtra
d)
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
Arun Yadav answered |
Ralegan Siddhi is situated in Maharashtra.
The size and spacing of villages increase in the- a)Great plains.
- b)Central India.
- c)Deccan plateau.
- d)River valleys.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The size and spacing of villages increase in the
a)
Great plains.
b)
Central India.
c)
Deccan plateau.
d)
River valleys.
|
|
Mahesh Banerjee answered |
Areas of Deccan plateau and Thar Desert have villages far apart due to infertile land and shortage of water.
Irrigation in Stage-I command area of the canal was introduced in- a)1966
- b)1960
- c)1972
- d)1963
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Irrigation in Stage-I command area of the canal was introduced in
a)
1966
b)
1960
c)
1972
d)
1963
|
|
Harsh Roy answered |
Irrigation in Stage-I command area of the canal was introduced in early 1960s, whereas, the command area of Stage-II began receiving irrigation in mid-1980s.
The total exports from India to West Europe account for- a)23%.
- b)34%.
- c)24%.
- d)17%.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The total exports from India to West Europe account for
a)
23%.
b)
34%.
c)
24%.
d)
17%.
|
|
Anisha Chopra answered |
Major items are tea, tobacco, ready made garments, etc.
Acid rain is caused due to- a)air pollution.
- b)water pollution.
- c)land pollution.
- d)noise pollution.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Acid rain is caused due to
a)
air pollution.
b)
water pollution.
c)
land pollution.
d)
noise pollution.
|
|
Kunal Verma answered |
Air pollution can also cause acid rains. It is caused by airborne acidic pollutants and has highly destructive results.
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:Available water resources are degrading rapidly. The major rivers of the country generally retain better water quality in less densely populated upper stretches in hilly areas. In plains, river water is used intensively for irrigation, drinking, domestic and industrial purposes. The drains carrying agricultural (fertilizers and insecticides), domestic (solid and liquid wastes), and industrial effluents join the rivers. The concentration of pollutants in rivers, especially remains very high during the summer season when flow of water is low. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in collaboration with State Pollution Control Boards has been monitoring water quality of national aquatic resources at 507 stations. The data obtained from these stations show that organic and bacterial contamination continues to be the main source of pollution in rivers. The Yamuna river is the most polluted river in the country between Delhi and Etawah. Other severely polluted rivers are: the Sabarmati at Ahmedabad, the Gomti at Lucknow, the Kali, the Adyar, the Cooum (entire stretches), the Vaigai at Madurai and the Music of Hyderabad and the Ganga at Kanpur and Varanasi.Ground water pollution has occurred due to high concentrations of heavy/toxic metals, fluoride and nitrates at different parts of the country.Why does the concentration of pollutants in rivers, especially remains very high during the summer season?- a)Due to high flow of water
- b)Due to high precipitation level
- c)Due to low flow of water
- d)Due to increased industrial use
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the case study given below and answer the questions that follow:
Available water resources are degrading rapidly. The major rivers of the country generally retain better water quality in less densely populated upper stretches in hilly areas. In plains, river water is used intensively for irrigation, drinking, domestic and industrial purposes. The drains carrying agricultural (fertilizers and insecticides), domestic (solid and liquid wastes), and industrial effluents join the rivers. The concentration of pollutants in rivers, especially remains very high during the summer season when flow of water is low. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in collaboration with State Pollution Control Boards has been monitoring water quality of national aquatic resources at 507 stations. The data obtained from these stations show that organic and bacterial contamination continues to be the main source of pollution in rivers. The Yamuna river is the most polluted river in the country between Delhi and Etawah. Other severely polluted rivers are: the Sabarmati at Ahmedabad, the Gomti at Lucknow, the Kali, the Adyar, the Cooum (entire stretches), the Vaigai at Madurai and the Music of Hyderabad and the Ganga at Kanpur and Varanasi.
Ground water pollution has occurred due to high concentrations of heavy/toxic metals, fluoride and nitrates at different parts of the country.
Why does the concentration of pollutants in rivers, especially remains very high during the summer season?
a)
Due to high flow of water
b)
Due to high precipitation level
c)
Due to low flow of water
d)
Due to increased industrial use
|
|
Arun Yadav answered |
The concentration of pollutants in rivers, especially remains very high during the summer season due to low flow of water.
The total number of Indian states with high proportion of irrigated area is- a)6.
- b)7.
- c)8.
- d)9.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The total number of Indian states with high proportion of irrigated area is
a)
6.
b)
7.
c)
8.
d)
9.
|
|
Arnab Gupta answered |
The areas with more than 40 percent of net irrigated area are called areas of high proportion of irrigated area. Punjab with 91% is at top followed by Haryana with 85%.
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