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2000391. The Zaskar is one of the main ranges of

A

The Central Himalayan Systems

B

The Middle Himalayan Systems

C

The great Himalayan Systems

D

The Trans Himalayan Systems

D

Correct Answer: D. The Trans Himalayan Systems

697392. Barren Island is in

A

Malta estuary

B

Palk Strait

C

Lakshadweep

D

Andaman Island

D

Correct Answer: D. Andaman Island
Explanation:

Barren Island is the only active Volcanic Island in the Indian region situated in Andaman.

2061393. The ecosystem has two components

A

Biotic and abiotic

B

None of the above

C

Plants and animals

D

Weeds and trees

A

Correct Answer: A. Biotic and abiotic

4071394. Match the dams and the States a in which they are situated:

Dam
A. Hirakud
B. Mettur
C. Mahanadi
D. Almatti

State
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Orissa
3. Karnataka
4. Tamil Nadu

A

A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

B

A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

C

A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

D

A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2004

Correct Answer: B. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

857395. The Damodar Valley Multipurpose Project was designed after

A

Amazon River Valley Project

B

Hwang HoRiverValley Project of China

C

Tennessee Valley Project USA

D

Lena Project of USSR

C

Correct Answer: C. Tennessee Valley Project USA

2294396. Sunderban Delta is formed by the rivers

A

Ganga & Brahmputra

B

Ganga & Jhelum

C

Sindhu & Jhelum

D

Ganga & Singhu

A

Correct Answer: A. Ganga & Brahmputra

2264397. Between which two mountain ranges is the valley of Kashmir situated?

A

ladakh and zanskar

B

great Himalayas and pir panjal

C

great Himalayas and zanskar

D

karakoram and ladkah

B

Correct Answer: B. great Himalayas and pir panjal

2263398. Arrange the following India states in descending order of theirgeographical areas:
I. Rajasthan
II. Tamil nadu
III. Maharashtra
IV. karnataka

A

I, II, III, IV

B

III, I, IV, II

C

I, III, IV, II

D

III, IV, I, II

C

Correct Answer: C. I, III, IV, II

767399. The Durand Line determined the border between

A

India and Bhutan

B

India and Tibet

C

India and China

D

India and Afghanistan

D

Correct Answer: D. India and Afghanistan

2304400. The term 'Monsoon' is originated from

A

Arabic language

B

Spanish

C

Hindi

D

English

A

Correct Answer: A. Arabic language

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4163381. The Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Ltd. is located at

A

Bangalore

B

Bhadravati

C

Mangalore

D

Mysore

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2007

Correct Answer: B. Bhadravati

4577382. Which state is known for Ivory and Sandalwood carvings ?

A

Kerala

B

Maharashtra

C

Karnataka

D

Madhya Pradesh

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2002

Correct Answer: C. Karnataka

848383. Noonmati is known for the location of a

A

Private sector oil refinery

B

Public sects coalfield

C

Public sector oil refinery

D

Private sector coalfield

C

Correct Answer: C. Public sector oil refinery

3629384. The Pong Dam is constructed on the river

A

Ravi

B

Tapti

C

Beas

D

Don

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2002

Correct Answer: C. Beas

799385. Kapildhara Falls is located on

A

River Narmada

B

River Krishna

C

River Sone

D

River Chambal

A

Correct Answer: A. River Narmada

2041386. Which State is called the 'Sugar Bowl' of India

A

Andhra Pradesh

B

Bihar

C

Uttar Pradesh

D

Punjab

C

Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh

2246387. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

A

Canyon-River

B

Zeugen-Wind

C

Inselberg-Glacier

D

Moraine-Glacier

C

Correct Answer: C. Inselberg-Glacier

3686388. The Union territory of Puducherry does not have a common boundary with

A

Andhra Pradesh

B

Kerala

C

Karnataka

D

Tamil Nadu

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2013

Correct Answer: C. Karnataka

3045389. Apatanis are the major tribal group of

A

Jharkhand

B

Nagaland

C

Sikkim

D

Arunachal Pradesh

D

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2013

Correct Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh

4321390. Which of the following is not correctly matched with regard to Project Tiger Reserves?

A

Sariska-Alwar

B

Valmiki-Hazaribagh

C

Pench-Garhwal

D

Nagarjunasagar-Sri Sailam

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2004

Correct Answer: C. Pench-Garhwal

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4075371. 'Summer Monsoons' in India bring rainfall to

A

Southern-eastern tip

B

Western Coast

C

North-western India

D

Eastern Coast

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2002

Correct Answer: B. Western Coast

2028372. Which river has been harnessed under the Hirakud multi-purpose Project?

A

Narmada

B

Krishna

C

Godavari

D

Mahanadi

D

Correct Answer: D. Mahanadi

698373. Highest peak of Peninsular India is

A

Mahendragiri

B

Mahabaleshwar

C

Kalasubai

D

Anaimudi

D

Correct Answer: D. Anaimudi
Explanation:

Anamudi is located in Kerala, India. At an elevation of 2,695 meters (8,843 ft), it is considered the highest peak in the Western Ghats and the whole of South India.

2620374. Of which major river system is the Sutlej a part ?

A

Indus

B

Ganga

C

Brahmaputra

D

Yamuna

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2006

Correct Answer: A. Indus

2652375. Which is the city linked by the highest number of Railway Zones?

A

Delhi

B

Mumbai

C

Calcutta

D

Chennai

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 1999

Correct Answer: B. Mumbai

3320376. A high growth rate of population is characterized by

A

high birth and high death rates

B

high birth and low death rates

C

low birth and low death rates

D

low birth and high death rates

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2006

Correct Answer: B. high birth and low death rates

2849377. Which is the first national park established in India?

A

Velvadan National Park

B

Periyar National Park

C

Bandipur National Park

D

Corbett National Park

D

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2003

Correct Answer: D. Corbett National Park

2270378. Which is the largest day of the year?

A

21 may

B

21 june

C

22 december

D

25 december

B

Correct Answer: B. 21 june

4441379. Which one of the following hydroelectric projects does not belong to Tamil Nadu ?

A

Idukki

B

Aliyar

C

Periyar

D

Kundah

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2006

Correct Answer: A. Idukki

2257380. Which among the following has the largest shipyard in India?

A

Kolkata

B

Cochin

C

Mumbai

D

Vishakhapatnam

B

Correct Answer: B. Cochin

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4118361. Which river flows between the Satpuras and the Vindhyas ?

A

Godavari

B

Gandak

C

Tapti

D

Narmada

D

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2012

Correct Answer: D. Narmada

4221362. The most literate union territory in India is

A

Delhi

B

Lakshadweep

C

Chandigarh

D

Pondicherry

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2008

Correct Answer: B. Lakshadweep

2070363. If the wind force is in range of Beaufort scale 6 to 12, it is

A

Tropical Disturbance

B

Hurricane

C

Tropical Depression

D

Tropical Storm

A

Correct Answer: A. Tropical Disturbance

3536364. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I
A. Assam
B. Dadra & Nagar Haveli
C. Lakshadweep
D. Sikkim

List II
1. Silvassa
2. Gangtok
3. Dispur
4. Kavaratti

A

a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4

B

a-3, b-1, c-4. d-2

C

a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2

D

a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2005

Correct Answer: B. a-3, b-1, c-4. d-2

4584365. Which is the artificial port of India?

A

Kandla

B

Mangalore

C

Chennai or Madras

D

Haldia

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2011

Correct Answer: C. Chennai or Madras

724366. Sharavati Hydroelectric Project is located in

A

Orissa

B

Andhra Pradesh

C

Tamil Nadu

D

Karnataka

D

Correct Answer: D. Karnataka

4193367. Kanchenjunga is situated in

A

Nepal

B

Sikkim

C

West Bengal

D

Himachal Pradesh

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2012

Correct Answer: B. Sikkim

3930368. The Alamatti Dam is constructed on the river

A

Kaveri

B

Seeleru

C

Krishna

D

Tungabhadra

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2001

Correct Answer: C. Krishna

4330369. Which of the following is referred to as 'Young Fold Mountains' ?

A

Aravallis

B

Nilgiris

C

Himalayas

D

Vindhyas

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2014

Correct Answer: C. Himalayas

2247370. What is Kayal?

A

Terai Plain

B

Ganges Delta

C

Regur of Deccan Plateau

D

Lagoon of Keral

D

Correct Answer: D. Lagoon of Keral

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2122351. Which of the following time, the highest temperature is found in the Earth?

A

1 P.M

B

12.30 P.M

C

12 NOON

D

2 P.M

D

Correct Answer: D. 2 P.M

761352. Which state of India has two capitals?

A

Uttar Pradesh

B

Jammu and Kashmir

C

Himachal Pradesh

D

Bihar

B

Correct Answer: B. Jammu and Kashmir

2768353. Jim Corbett National Park is situated in

A

Uttarakhand

B

Andhra Pradesh

C

Madhya Pradesh

D

Himachal Pradesh

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2014

Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand

3266354. Which of the following is called the ecological hot spot of India?

A

Western Ghats

B

Eastern Ghats

C

Western Himalayas

D

Eastern Himalayas

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2010

Correct Answer: A. Western Ghats

4306355. Watermelons grow best in

A

Alluvial soil

B

Sandy soil

C

Black soil

D

Laterite soil

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2008

Correct Answer: A. Alluvial soil

3584356. Which part of the Himalayas has the maximum stretch from east to West ?

A

Kumaun Himalayas

B

Assam Himalayas

C

Punjab Himalwas

D

Nepal Himalayas

D

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2005

Correct Answer: D. Nepal Himalayas

3089357. Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?

A

Delhi

B

Chandigarh

C

Puducheny

D

West Bengal

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2011

Correct Answer: A. Delhi

4680358. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because

A

Mumbai is on the windward side

B

Pune is at a greater elevation

C

Mumbai is a coastal city

D

Pune has greater vegetation than Mumbai

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2003

Correct Answer: A. Mumbai is on the windward side

2297359. Who introduced 'Green Army' for environment conservation?

A

japan

B

china

C

australia

D

Egypt

C

Correct Answer: C. australia

4611360. Kanha National Park is located in

A

Bihar

B

Madhya Pradesh

C

Andhra Pradesh

D

Tamil Nadu

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2015

Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

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2904341. Access to raw material is the main basis for the location of

A

Surgarcance industry

B

Aluminium industry

C

Electronic industry

D

Hi-tech industry

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2001

Correct Answer: A. Surgarcance industry

3071342. The largest number of cotton textile mills is in

A

Maharashtra

B

Gujarat

C

Tamil Nadu

D

Karnataka

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2006

Correct Answer: C. Tamil Nadu

2305343. Gandak Project' is the joint of which two states?

A

Bihar and Nepal

B

U.P. and M.P.

C

Bihar and west bengal

D

Bihar and M.P.

A

Correct Answer: A. Bihar and Nepal

2243344. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

A

Lipulekh – Uttarakhand

B

Nathu La-Arunachal Pradesh

C

Rohtang – Himachal Pradesh

D

Palghat-Kerala

B

Correct Answer: B. Nathu La-Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Nathula pass located in Sikkim.

768345. In which river the Nagarjunsagar Project is located?

A

Krishna river in Karnataka

B

Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh

C

Mahi river in Madhya Pradesh

D

Tapti river in Gujarat

B

Correct Answer: B. Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh

2226346. Arakan Yoma is the extension of the Himalayas located in

A

Baluchistan

B

Mayanmar

C

Nepal

D

Kashmir

B

Correct Answer: B. Mayanmar

3078347. Golden Revolution refers to

A

Sericulture

B

Horticulture

C

Apiculture

D

Viticulture

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2011

Correct Answer: B. Horticulture

2738348. On the tributary of which river has Rihand Dam been constnicted ?

A

Chambal

B

Yamuna

C

Sone

D

Periyar

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2010

Correct Answer: C. Sone

2151349. Which Indian state has the largest installation of wind power

A

Gujarat

B

Karnataka

C

Maharastra

D

Tamil Nadu

D

Correct Answer: D. Tamil Nadu

4664350. Which from the following territories does NOT have a border with Mizoram ?

A

Nagaland

B

Myanmar

C

Assam

D

Tripura

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2004

Correct Answer: A. Nagaland

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