Exercise : Geography - General Questions
✔ Geography -
General Questions
81.
Which tribe is found in the Nilgiri Hills?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. The Nilgiri Hills in South India are home to several indigenous tribal groups.
2. The Todas are a small pastoral community residing in the Nilgiri Plateau.
3. They are known for their unique barrel-shaped houses and their traditional occupation of buffalo herding.
4. Their culture and language are distinct and have been the subject of extensive anthropological study.
2. The Todas are a small pastoral community residing in the Nilgiri Plateau.
3. They are known for their unique barrel-shaped houses and their traditional occupation of buffalo herding.
4. Their culture and language are distinct and have been the subject of extensive anthropological study.
82.
'Slash and Burn' agriculture in North-East India is called:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. Slash and burn is a traditional farming method where forests are cleared by cutting and burning trees to create a field.
2. After a few years of cultivation, the soil loses fertility, and the farmer moves to a new patch of forest.
3. In North-East India (Assam, Meghalaya, etc.), this practice is locally known as 'Jhum' cultivation.
4. It is called 'Milpa' in Central America and 'Ladang' in Indonesia.
2. After a few years of cultivation, the soil loses fertility, and the farmer moves to a new patch of forest.
3. In North-East India (Assam, Meghalaya, etc.), this practice is locally known as 'Jhum' cultivation.
4. It is called 'Milpa' in Central America and 'Ladang' in Indonesia.
83.
The 'Bokaro Steel Plant' was established with the help of:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. Bokaro Steel Plant is the fourth integrated public sector steel plant in India.
2. It is located in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand.
3. It was established in 1964 with technical and financial assistance from the Soviet Union (USSR).
4. It was the first steel plant in India to be built with maximum indigenous content in terms of equipment and materials.
2. It is located in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand.
3. It was established in 1964 with technical and financial assistance from the Soviet Union (USSR).
4. It was the first steel plant in India to be built with maximum indigenous content in terms of equipment and materials.
84.
Which country is the world's largest producer of Gold?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. Gold mining is a major global industry.
2. For many years, South Africa was the leading producer, but its production has declined.
3. China is currently the world's largest producer of gold, a position it has held for over a decade.
4. Other major producers include Australia, Russia, and the United States.
2. For many years, South Africa was the leading producer, but its production has declined.
3. China is currently the world's largest producer of gold, a position it has held for over a decade.
4. Other major producers include Australia, Russia, and the United States.
85.
'Silicon Valley' of India is:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. Silicon Valley (California, USA) is the global center for high technology and innovation.
2. Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) is the hub of India's information technology (IT) industry.
3. It hosts the headquarters of major Indian IT firms like Infosys and Wipro, as well as offices for numerous global tech giants.
4. Due to this concentration of tech companies, it is widely referred to as the 'Silicon Valley of India'.
2. Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) is the hub of India's information technology (IT) industry.
3. It hosts the headquarters of major Indian IT firms like Infosys and Wipro, as well as offices for numerous global tech giants.
4. Due to this concentration of tech companies, it is widely referred to as the 'Silicon Valley of India'.
86.
Which crop requires standing water for its cultivation?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. Different crops have varying water requirements.
2. Rice (Paddy) is a semi-aquatic crop that requires a significant amount of water throughout its growth cycle.
3. In traditional farming, rice fields are flooded with several centimeters of 'standing water' to suppress weed growth and provide constant hydration.
4. This is why rice is predominantly grown in areas with high rainfall or extensive irrigation.
2. Rice (Paddy) is a semi-aquatic crop that requires a significant amount of water throughout its growth cycle.
3. In traditional farming, rice fields are flooded with several centimeters of 'standing water' to suppress weed growth and provide constant hydration.
4. This is why rice is predominantly grown in areas with high rainfall or extensive irrigation.
87.
The most abundant source of energy in India is:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. India's energy mix includes fossil fuels, hydro, nuclear, and renewables.
2. Coal remains the most abundant and widely used source of energy in India.
3. It accounts for more than 50% of the total installed power capacity and over 70% of actual electricity generation.
4. India has significant domestic coal reserves, primarily in the eastern part of the country.
2. Coal remains the most abundant and widely used source of energy in India.
3. It accounts for more than 50% of the total installed power capacity and over 70% of actual electricity generation.
4. India has significant domestic coal reserves, primarily in the eastern part of the country.
88.
'Blue Revolution' is related to:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. The 'Blue Revolution' (Neel Kranti) refers to the rapid growth and intensification of the aquaculture and fisheries sector.
2. It was launched in India during the 7th Five-Year Plan (1985-1990).
3. The goal is to increase fish and shrimp production, improve the livelihoods of fishers, and ensure food security.
4. It focuses on both inland and marine fisheries.
2. It was launched in India during the 7th Five-Year Plan (1985-1990).
3. The goal is to increase fish and shrimp production, improve the livelihoods of fishers, and ensure food security.
4. It focuses on both inland and marine fisheries.
89.
Which NH (National Highway) is the longest in India?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. National highways are the primary road network connecting states and major cities.
2. NH 44 is the longest national highway in India.
3. It runs for approximately 3,745 km, starting from Srinagar in the north and ending at Kanyakumari in the south.
4. It was created by merging several existing highways, including the former NH 7.
2. NH 44 is the longest national highway in India.
3. It runs for approximately 3,745 km, starting from Srinagar in the north and ending at Kanyakumari in the south.
4. It was created by merging several existing highways, including the former NH 7.
90.
The Sun's energy is produced by:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. The Sun is a massive ball of hydrogen and helium gas.
2. At its core, the pressure and temperature are so high that hydrogen atoms are forced together.
3. This process, where four hydrogen nuclei combine to form one helium nucleus, is called 'Nuclear Fusion'.
4. Fusion releases a tremendous amount of energy in the form of light and heat, according to Einstein's equation $E = mc^2$.
2. At its core, the pressure and temperature are so high that hydrogen atoms are forced together.
3. This process, where four hydrogen nuclei combine to form one helium nucleus, is called 'Nuclear Fusion'.
4. Fusion releases a tremendous amount of energy in the form of light and heat, according to Einstein's equation $E = mc^2$.