1.Bharachukki Falls are in which state of India?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Telangana
[D] Tamil Nadu

 

Correct Answer: A [ Karnataka ]

Notes:
The Bharachukki Falls is situated at a distance of about 130 km from Bangalore. This waterfall is actually a part of the Shivanasamudram Falls.

2.Which among the following states is largest producer of Coffee in India?

[A] Tamilnadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala

 

Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]

Notes:
Karnataka is the largest producer of coffee in India followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu

3.Ranjit Sagar Dam (Thein dam) is a gigantic Multipurpose River valley Project on which among the following rivers?

[A] Ravi
[B] Sutlej
[C] Jhelum
[D] Indus

 

Correct Answer: A [Ravi]

Notes:
Ranjit Sagar Dam or Thein Dam is on Ravi River at border of Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. It is used for both irrigation and power generation.

4.The controversial Babli project is a barrage being built by Maharashtra Government across which among the following rivers?

[A] Bhima River
[B] Krishna River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Painganga River

 

Correct Answer: C [Godavari River]

Notes:
The Babli reservoir project is being constructed by Maharashtra across the river Godavari. It was disputed by Telangana and in 2013, Supreme Court delivered a ruling after seven years in favour of Maharashtra.

5.By which name the main branch of river Ganga is known as in Bangladesh?

[A] Jamuna
[B] Padma
[C] Meghana
[D] Kalindi

 

Correct Answer: B [Padma]

6.At which among the following places, India’s First steel factory was established?

[A] Jamshedpur
[B] Durgapur
[C] Burnpur
[D] Bhilai

 

Correct Answer: C [Burnpur]

Notes:
In 1870 a small plant was founded by James Erskine in the jungles of Kulti to make iron. This produced only “Cast Iron”. Starting off as Bengal Iron Works Company, it became Burrakar Iron Works in 1881 and was renamed as Bengal Iron and Steel Company in 1890. Later in 1926 the company again changed its name to Bengal Iron Company Ltd.

7.Uttar Pradesh shares it borders with how many states ?

[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8

 

Correct Answer: D [8]

Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shares boundary with maximum number of other Indian states. It shares its border with Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar as well as Delhi

8.Which of the following canal gets water from Sutlej and Beas rivers in India?

[A] Buckingham Canal
[B] Indira Gandhi Canal
[C] Sethu Canal
[D] Ganga canal

 

Correct Answer: B [Indira Gandhi Canal]

9.Most of the Jute Mills of India are located in which state:

[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] West Bengal
[C] Assam
[D] Orissa

 

Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]

10.After Uttar Pradesh, which among the following states has the maximum share in the total Route Kilometers of Indian Railways?

[A] Rajasthan
[B] Maharastra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarath

 

Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]

11.Phawngpui in Mizoram is also known as which of the following?

[A] Black mountain
[B] Blue Mountain
[C] Yellow Mountain
[D] Mizo Hills

 

Correct Answer: B [Blue Mountain]

Notes:
Phawngpui or Blue Mountain, is the highest mountain peak in the Mizo Hills (Lushai Hills) and in Mizoram.

12.Which of the following mountain ranges form a dividing line between the Ganges Plain and the Deccan Plateau?

[A] Aravalli
[B] Vindhya and Satpura
[C] Eastern Ghats
[D] Shivalik

 

Correct Answer: B [Vindhya and Satpura]

Notes:
Vindhya or Vindhyachal is a loosely defined discontinuous chain of mountain ridges, hill ranges, highlands and plateaus in west and central India. It runs roughly in the north of Narmada River and extends from Gujarat in west to Chhattisgarh in east. The Satpura range runs roughly parallels to the Vindhya Range in the south. Both Vindhya and Satpura divide Indian Subcontinent into the Indo-Gangetic plain of northern India and the Deccan Plateau of the south.

13.Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
1. Assam shares a border with Bangladesh and Bhutan
2. West Bengal shares a border with Bhutan and Nepal
3. Meghalaya shares a border with Bangladesh and Bhutan
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

 

Correct Answer: B [1 & 2]

Notes:
Meghalaya shares a border only with Bangladesh (443 km) and the Indian state of Assam.

14.Which of the following state of India touches maximum state boundaries?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Andhra Pradesh

 

Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]

Notes:
Uttar Pradesh shared its boundary with nine states i.e, Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi.

15.Which one of the following regions has been declared as the ‘Western Dry Region’ by the Planning Commission?

[A] West Bengal Duars
[B] NEFA Region
[C] Rajasthan Dry Region
[D] North Gujarat Dry Region

 

Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan Dry Region]

Notes:
Rajasthan Dry Region has been declared as the ‘Western Dry Region’ by the Planning Commission.

16.Which of the following is the highest peak of the Kumayun Himalayas?

[A] Dunagiri
[B] Kamet
[C] Trisul
[D] Nanda Devi

 

Correct Answer: D [Nanda Devi]

Notes:
The highest peak of the Kumayun Himalayas is Nanda Devi (7817 meters). The height of other peaks are Dunagiri- 7066 meters, Kamet- 7756 meters, Trisul- 7140 meters.

17.Which of the following river originated from the Satopanth glacier?

[A] Bhagirathi
[B] Kali
[C] Alaknanda
[D] Koshi

 

Correct Answer: C [Alaknanda]

Notes:
Satopanth glacier is located in the state of Uttarakhand. Alaknanda River is originated from this place. Bhagirathi originated from Gangotri glacier.

18.Which among the following passes are located in the state of Uttarakhand?
1. Lipu Lekh
2. Thang La
3. Niti Pass
4. Muling La
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 3 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

 

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]

Notes:
The following pass are located in Uttarakhand- Lipu Lekh, Thang La, Niti Pass, Muling La, Mana Pass, Mangsha Dhura Pass, Traill’s Pass.

19.Goran Ghat pass is located in which of the following states of India?

[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttarakhand

 

Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]

Notes:
Goran Ghat pass is located in Rajasthan. It connects Udaipur city with Jalor & Sirohi.

20.Which among the following are the famous hill stations of Maharashtra?
1. Lonavala
2. Pachmarhi
3. Amboli
4. Khandala
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

 

Correct Answer: C [1, 3 & 4]

Notes:
Pachmarhi hill station is located in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh.

21.Kullu valley is formed by which of the following river?

[A] Shyok
[B] Gilgit
[C] Beas
[D] Ravi

 

Correct Answer: C [Beas]

Notes:
Beas river is originated from the Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass. It flows along the Manali and Kullu towns and created a transverse valley which is popularly known as Kullu valley.

22.Which among the following is/ are the reason for which the rivers of the western Sahyadris do not make delta?
1. The discharge of water is heavy
2. Most of the dams are created
3. The narrow width of the coastal plain
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

 

Correct Answer: B [1 & 3]

Notes:
The rivers of the western Sahyadris do not make delta because the discharge of water is heavy and the width of the coastal plain is narrow.

23.Which among the following are the plunge type waterfalls of India?
1. Jog waterfalls
2. Nohkalikai Falls
3. Chitrakoot Falls
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

 

Correct Answer: A [1 & 2]

Notes:
In plunge type waterfalls, the water descends vertically. Jog waterfalls and Nohkalikai Falls are the plunge type waterfalls of India.

24.The lake which formed in front of the waterfall is known as by which of the following name?

[A] Plunge-pool Lake
[B] Ox-bow lake
[C] Delta Lakes
[D] Alluvial fan Lakes

 

Correct Answer: A [Plunge-pool Lake]

Notes:
Plunge-pool Lake is a type of fluvially originated lake. This type of lake usually formed in front of the waterfall.

25.What is ‘El Nino’ which is associated with the formation of the South West Monsoon of India?

[A] An abnormally warm ocean current
[B] A periodic low pressure centre
[C] A periodic warm wind
[D] A periodic warm air-mass

 

Correct Answer: A [An abnormally warm ocean current]

Notes:
El Nino is a warm ocean current that refers to the large-scale ocean atmosphere climate interaction linked to aperiodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific.

26.The Kashmir region receives an additional amount of precipitation during the winter brought by which of the following?

[A] Western Disturbances
[B] Retreating Monsoon
[C] Temperate Cyclone
[D] South-west Monsoon

 

Correct Answer: A [Western Disturbances]

Notes:
Western disturbances play an important role in precipitating additional rain during winter season in Kashmir and adjoining region.

27.Which among the following statements are correct?
1. The highest rainfall in peninsular India occurs in Malabar coast
2. The average annual rainfall in India is inversely related to the variability of rainfall
3. Coromandal coast receives rainfall from the southwest as well as the northeast monsoon
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

 

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

Notes:
The highest rainfall in peninsular India occurs on the Malabar coast. The average annual rainfall in India is inversely related to the variability of rainfall. Coromandal coast receives rainfall from the southwest as well as the northeast monsoon.

28.Red soils are deficient in which among the following?

[A] Nitrogen
[B] Potash
[C] Humus
[D] All of the above

 

Correct Answer: D [All of the above]

Notes:
Red soils are deficient in Nitrogen, Potash, Humus, Phosphate, Magnesia. Cultivation of wheat, cotton, millet are suitable in this type of soil.

29.The largest reserves of sal forest is found in which of the following places of India?

[A] Assam
[B] Nilgiri hills
[C] Dun valley
[D] Aravallies

 

Correct Answer: A [Assam]

Notes:
The largest reserves of sal forest is evident in Assam.

30.As per the ISFR 2019, the total forest cover of India increased by what percent?

[A] 3.2%
[B] 2.8%
[C] 0.56%
[D] 0.23%

 

Correct Answer: C [0.56%]

Notes:
As per the ISFR 2019, the total forest cover of India increased by 0.56% (3,976 sq. km.). Total tree cover increased by 1.29% and forest and tree together increased by 0.65%.

31.Karewas soils, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in which of the following places?

[A] Eastern Himalaya
[B] Kashmir Himalaya
[C] Garhwal Himalaya
[D] All of the above

 

Correct Answer: B [Kashmir Himalaya]

Notes:
Karewas soils, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran (a local variety of saffron), are found in Kashmir Himalaya. It helps in the cultivation of apple, almond, peach, walnut etc.

32.Which of the following is the largest oil field in India?

[A] Bombay High Oilfield
[B] Ankleswar Oilfield
[C] Naharkatia Oilfiels
[D] Digboy Oilfield

 

Correct Answer: A [Bombay High Oilfield]

Notes:
Bombay High Oilfield is the largest oil field in India. It accounts for 65% of the total production of crude oil in India.

33.Which among the following matches of the power plant and their states is not correct?

[A] Ukai- Gujarat
[B] Satpura- Madhya Pradesh
[C] Dabhol- Maharashtra
[D] Patratu- Assam

 

Correct Answer: D [Patratu- Assam]

Notes:
Ukai (On river Tapi)- Gujarat, Satpura- Madhya Pradesh, Dabhol- Maharashtra, Patratu (On Nalkari river)- Jharkhand.

34.Which among the following states of India has the highest potential for biogas?

[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Chattisgarh

 

Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]

Notes:
The highest potential for biogas is found in the state of Uttar Pradesh (1,620 MW). UP is followed by Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar.

35.Which among the following monoculture crops provide immediate income to the farmers?
1. Tea
2. Rubber
3. Sugarcane
4. Coffee
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 3 & 4
[D] 1, 3 & 4

 

Correct Answer: D [1, 3 & 4]

Notes:
Cash crops are those which provide instant cash to the farmers. Ex. Tea, Sugarcane, Coffee etc.

36.Which of the following agriculture practices is considered eco friendly?

[A] Organic farming
[B] Cultivation of high yielding varieties
[C] Growing plants in glass houses
[D] Shifting cultivation

 

Correct Answer: A [Organic farming]

Notes:
Organic farming is considered eco friendly.

37.Green Revolution is associated with which of the following program?

[A] Green vegetation
[B] Use of green manure
[C] Grow more crops
[D] High yield variety programmes

 

Correct Answer: D [High yield variety programmes]

Notes:
High yield variety programmes and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation ate the main agenda of the Green Revolution.

38.Which of the following is an example of ‘Parallel Cropping’?

[A] Wheat + Mustard
[B] Cotton + Wheat
[C] Sorghum + Potato
[D] Potato + Rice

 

Correct Answer: A [Wheat + Mustard]

Notes:
‘Wheat + Mustard’, is the example of Parallel Cropping because both these crops are of Rabi reason and generally they are grown as a mixed crop in 6:1 ratio.

39.Which of the following is the main objective of the watershed management strategy of India?

[A] Soil conservation
[B] Arid land management
[C] Hillslope management
[D] Promoting silviculture

 

Correct Answer: A [Soil conservation]

Notes:
The main aim of the watershed management strategy of India is to maintain the ecological balance by harnessing, conserving and developing degraded natural resources such as soil.

40.Which one of the following cities is known as the ‘Pearl City’?

[A] Haldia
[B] Kandla
[C] Tuticorin
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: C [Tuticorin]

Notes:
Pearl fishing is carried out in the town of Tuticorin. So it is known as the ‘Pearl City’.

41.Green Revolution was introduced in the 20th Century during the decade of which of the following?

[A] Fourties
[B] Fifties
[C] Sixties
[D] Seventies

 

Correct Answer: C [Sixties]

Notes:
Green Revolution (adoption of New Agricultural Strategy) was introduced in the 20th Century during the decade of Sixties.

42.Which among the following about the sugar industry of Peninsular India are correct?
1. High yield per hectare of sugarcane
2. Higher sucrose content
3. Long crushing season
4. Most of the mills in the Peninsula are located mainly along the east coast
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

 

Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]

Notes:
Most of the mills in the Peninsula are located mainly along the west coast.

43.Which among the following matches of Industry and their places are correct?
1. Machine tools- Pinjore
2. Aircraft- Bengaluru
3. Petrochemical- Bongaigaon
4. Cotton textiles- Coimbatore
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

 

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]

Notes:
Machine tools- Pinjore. Aircraft- Bengaluru. Petrochemical- Bongaigaon. Cotton textiles- Coimbatore.

44.Which of the following Union Territories of India has the shortest length of National Highways?

[A] Dadra and Nagar Haveli
[B] Daman and Diu
[C] Chandigarh
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: C [Chandigarh]

Notes:
Share of national highways- Chandigarh (15 km), Daman and Diu (22 km). Dadar and Nagar Haveli (31 km).

45.The lowest population density is found in which of the following Union Territories?

[A] Puducherry
[B] Andaman and Nicobar
[C] Dadra and Nagar Haveli
[D] Daman and Diu

 

Correct Answer: B [Andaman and Nicobar]

Notes:
The lowest population density is found in Andaman and Nicobar.

46.As per Census 2011, which of the following is the female literacy rate in India?

[A] 75.36%
[B] 72%
[C] 65.46%
[D] 59.65%

 

Correct Answer: C [65.46%]

Notes:
As per Census 2011, the female literacy rate in India is 65.46%.

47.What percent of the total population of the World lives in India?

[A] 9.32%
[B] 11.25%
[C] 17.7%
[D] 21.3%

 

Correct Answer: C [17.7%]

Notes:
About 17.7% of the total population of the World lives in India (year 2020). The Indo-Gangetic plains region is one of the densely populated areas of India.

48.Kokborok is the official language of which of the following states of India?

[A] Assam
[B] Tripura
[C] Mizoram
[D] Manipur

 

Correct Answer: B [Tripura]

Notes:
Kokborok is the official language of the state of Tripura. It is the main native language of the Borok people.

49.Which among the following period in the demographic history of India is called the Period of Stable Population?

[A] 1921 to 1951
[B] 1891 to 1921
[C] 1951 to 1981
[D] 1981 to Present

 

Correct Answer: B [1891 to 1921]

Notes:
Period of Stable Population (1891 to 1921) –  Between 1891 and 1921, rate of growth of population in India, was low. In these 30 years, population increased by 1.26 crore.
It was so because in these years, calamities and epidemics, like famines, plague, malaria etc took a heavy toll of human lives. The epidemic in 1918, took a toll of 140 lakh human lives.

50.What is a graphical illustration of the different age groups in a population along with the male and female population?

[A] Population Pyramid
[B] Population Density
[C] Demographic Gap
[D] Demographic Dividend

 

Correct Answer: A [Population Pyramid]

Notes:
Population pyramid is a graphical illustration of the different age groups in a population along with the male and female population. The horizontal axis represents the absolute numbers of population, with one side representing the made population and the other side representing the female population.
The vertical axis is divided into equal divisions representing different age groups such that it encompasses the entire population of the country / region