5427.The minimum land area recommended for forest cover to maintain proper ecological balance in India is
25%
33%
43%
53%
5428.The first marine sanctuary in India, within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in
Sundarbans
ChilkaLake
Gulf of Kachchh
Lakshadweep
5429.Which one of the following pairs of states and tribes is not correctly matched?
Assam : Miri
Nagaland : Konyak
Arunachal : Apatani
Madhya Pradesh : Lambada
5430.The Ravva offshore block, with great potential for oil, is located in
Krishna-Godavari basin
Cauvery basin
Mahanadi basin
Palar-Pennar basin
5431.Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (Dam / Lake to River)
Govind Sagar - Satluj
Kolleru Lake - Krishna
Ukai Reservoir - Tapi
Wular Lake - Jhelum
5432.Which one of the following statements is not true?
Ghaggars water is utilised in the Indira Gandhi Canal
Narmada rises from Amarkantak region
Nizam Sagar is situated on the Manjra river
Penganga is a tributary of the Godavari
5433.Assertion (A) : The frequency of floods in North Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades.
Reason (R): There has been reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt.
Reason (R): There has been reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
5434.Mekong Ganga Co-operation Project is
an irrigation project involving India and Myanmar
a joint tourism initiative of some Asian countries
a hydroelectric power project involving India, Bangladesh and Myanmar
a defence and security agreement of India with its eastern neighbours
5435.Consider the following countries:
1. Australia
2. Namibia
3. Brazil
4. Chile
Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass?
1. Australia
2. Namibia
3. Brazil
4. Chile
Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass?
1 only
2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4
5436.The approximate age of the Aravallis range is
370 million years
470 million years
570 million years
670 million years
5437.The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is
Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vaigai
Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery and Vaigai
Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vaigai
Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vaigai and Pennar.
5438.The average annual temperature of a meteorological station is 26°C, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range temperature is 9°C. The station in question is
Allahabad
Chennai
Cherrapunji
Kolkata
5440.The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?
Goa
Gujarat
Orissa
Tamil Nadu
5441.Open stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns or sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in
Eastern Orissa
North-Eastern Tamil Nadu
Siwaliks and Terai region
Western Andhra Pradesh
5442.Which one of the following statements is not correct?
Mahanadi River rises in Chhattisgarh
Godavari River rises in Maharashtra
Cauvery River rises in Andhra Pradesh
Tapti River rises in Madhya Pradesh
5443.Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?
Delhi
Kolkata
Jodhpur
Nagpur
5444.Nanda Devi peak forms a part of
Assam Himalayas
Kumaon Himalayas
Nepal Himalayas
Punjab Himalayas
5445.Among the following cities, which one is the highest altitude above mean sea level?
Bangalore
Delhi
Jodhpur
Nagpur
5446.Which one among the following States is smallest in area?
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
5447.In which one of the following Union Territories, do the people of the Onge tribe live?
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Daman and Diu
Lakshadweep
5448.Consider the following statements:
1. National Thermal Power Corporation has diversified into hydropower sector
2. Power Grid Corporation of India has diversified into telecom sector
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. National Thermal Power Corporation has diversified into hydropower sector
2. Power Grid Corporation of India has diversified into telecom sector
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both I and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
5449.Consider the following statements:
1. Damodar, Valley Corporation is the first multi-purpose river valley project of independent India
2. Damodar Valley Corporation includes thermal and gas power stations
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Damodar, Valley Corporation is the first multi-purpose river valley project of independent India
2. Damodar Valley Corporation includes thermal and gas power stations
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
5450.Consider the following statements:
1. Baiaghat is known for its diamond mines.
2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Baiaghat is known for its diamond mines.
2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
5451.Which of the following states border Uttar Pradesh?
1. Punjab
2. Rajasthan
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Jharkhand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. Punjab
2. Rajasthan
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Jharkhand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1,2,3 and 4
2,3 and 4
1 and 4
1 and 3
5452.Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(Irrigation Project to State)
1. Damanganga : Gujurat
2. Gima : Maharashtra
3. Pamba : Kerala
(Irrigation Project to State)
1. Damanganga : Gujurat
2. Gima : Maharashtra
3. Pamba : Kerala
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
5453.Lake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajasthan?
Bharatpur
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Udaipur
5454.Consider the following statements:
Among the Indian States:
1. Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline
2. Gujarat has the highest number of airports
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Among the Indian States:
1. Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline
2. Gujarat has the highest number of airports
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 or 2
5455.Which among the following National Highway routes is the longest?
Agra-Mumbai
Chennai-Thane
Kolkata-Hajira
une-Machilipatnam
5456.Consider the following:
1. Mahadeo Hills
2. Sahyadri Parvat
3. Satpura Range
What is the correct sequence of the above from the north to the south?
1. Mahadeo Hills
2. Sahyadri Parvat
3. Satpura Range
What is the correct sequence of the above from the north to the south?
1,2,3
2,1,3
1,3,2
2,3,1
5457.Assertion (A): Bangalore receives much higher average annual rainfall than that of Mangalore.
Reason (R): Bangalore has the benefit of receiving rainfall both from south-west and north-east monsoons.
Reason (R): Bangalore has the benefit of receiving rainfall both from south-west and north-east monsoons.
Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
5458.Which is the difference between asteroids and comets?
1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
5459.Assertion (A) : West - flowing rivers of Peninsular India have no deltas.
Reason (R): These Rivers do not carry any alluvial sediment.
Reason (R): These Rivers do not carry any alluvial sediment.
Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
5460.Consider the following statements :
1. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research uses fast reactor technology
2. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration is engaged in heavy water production
3. Indian Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the manufacture of Zircon for India s Nuclear Programme beside other rare earth products.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research uses fast reactor technology
2. Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration is engaged in heavy water production
3. Indian Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the manufacture of Zircon for India s Nuclear Programme beside other rare earth products.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1,2 and 3
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
5461.Amongst the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover?
Sikkim
Goa
Haryana
Kerala
5462.Consider the following statements:
1. The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of its geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around 40%.
2. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one third of the area of India under tree forest cover.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of its geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around 40%.
2. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one third of the area of India under tree forest cover.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
5463.Gandhi Sagar Dam is a part of which one of the following?
Chambal Project
Kosi Project
Damodar Valley Project
Bhakra Nangal Project
5465.In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port?
Kochi (Cochin)
Dahej
Paradip
New Mangalore
5466.Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the north and going towards the south?
Nallamalai Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Javadi Hills-Anaimalai Hills
Anaimalai Hills-Javadi Hills-Nilgiri Hills N allamalai Hills
Nallamalai Hills- Javadi Hills-Nilgiri Hills -Anaimalai Hills
Anaimalai Hills-Nilgiri Hills-Javadi Hills Nallamalai Hills
5467.What is the correct sequence of the rivers-Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lengths?
Godavari-Mahanadi-Narmada-Tapi
Godavari-Narmada-Mahanadi-Tapi
Narmada-Godavari-Tapi-Mahanadi
Narmada-Tapi-Godavari-Mahanadi
5468.Which one of the following is not a Biosphere Reserve?
Agasthyamali
Nallamalai
Nilgiri
Panchmarhi
5469.Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given Indian cities in the decreasing order, of their normal annual rainfall?
Kochi-Kolkata-Delhi-Patna
Kolkata-Kochi-Patna-Delhi
Kochi-Kolkata-Patna-Delhi
Kolkata-Kochi-Delhi-Patna
5470.Consider the following statements:
1. Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has been established! by each State Government in India.
2. One of the component of the Accelerated Power| Development and Reforms Programme (APDRP) is u gradation of sub-transmission and distribution system for electricity in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
1. Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has been established! by each State Government in India.
2. One of the component of the Accelerated Power| Development and Reforms Programme (APDRP) is u gradation of sub-transmission and distribution system for electricity in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
5471.Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip?
Simlipal National Park
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
5474.Assertion (A): River Kalinadi is an east-flowing river in the southern part of India.
Reason (R): The Deccan Plateau is higher along its western edge and gently slopes towards the Bay of Bengal in the east.
Reason (R): The Deccan Plateau is higher along its western edge and gently slopes towards the Bay of Bengal in the east.
Both A are R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
5475.Which one of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa?
NH4
NH5
NH6
NH7
5476.Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located?
Hyderabad
Bhopal
Lucknow
Bangaluru (Bangalore)