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Which of the following group of months is the coldest in North India?

A
February and March
B
September and October
C
December and January
D
October and November

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In North India, the winter season peaks during December and January due to the region's distance from the equator and the influence of cold winds from the Himalayas. During these months, temperatures frequently drop to their lowest annual levels.
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Hot local wind that flows over north India in summer is known as:

A
Loo
B
Chinook
C
Mango showers
D
Purga

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Loo is a strong, hot, and dry summer wind that blows over the western Indo-Gangetic Plain region of North India and Pakistan. Exposure to these extremely hot winds can cause severe heatstrokes.
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Which of the following states suffers from 'Loo'?

A
Karnataka
B
Kerala
C
Assam
D
Rajasthan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Rajasthan, located in the northwestern part of India, experiences extremely high temperatures during summer, creating the ideal arid conditions for the hot, dry wind known as the Loo.
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Which of the following rivers originates from the Himalayas?

A
Godavari
B
Tapi
C
Narmada
D
Ganga

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Ganga originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand. The other rivers listed are peninsular rivers originating in central and southern India.
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In which of the following states is the development of rail transport less, due to its geographical conditions?

A
Sikkim
B
Haryana
C
Bihar
D
Uttar Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Sikkim's highly mountainous terrain and steep Himalayan gradients make the construction and maintenance of railway networks extremely difficult. Consequently, it has historically lacked extensive rail connectivity compared to the plains.
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The outermost part of the Earth is known as …….

A
volcano
B
the crust
C
the core
D
the mantle

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The crust is the outermost solid shell of the Earth, resting above the mantle. It is composed of a great variety of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
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Which of the following is an example of private sector industry in India?

A
Steel Authority of India Limited
B
Tata Iron and Steel Company
C
Oil India Limited
D
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) was founded by Jamsetji Tata and is owned by private shareholders, making it a private sector enterprise. The other options are public sector undertakings owned by the government.
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Which of the following crops is NOT grown during the Zaid season in India?

A
Rice
B
Cucumber
C
Watermelon
D
Muskmelon

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Rice is predominantly a Kharif crop that requires a large amount of water and is sown at the onset of the monsoon. The Zaid season is a short summer period ideal for crops like watermelon and cucumber.
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'Bhagirathi' and 'Alaknanda' rivers confluence at:

A
Joshimath
B
Haridwar
C
Karanprayag
D
Devaprayag

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Devaprayag is a sacred town in Uttarakhand where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to form the holy river Ganga.
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Which physical feature of India prevents the cold winds from central Asia from entering the Indian subcontinents?

A
Indian plains
B
Indian desert
C
Coastal area
D
Himalayas

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The towering peaks of the Himalayan mountain range act as a massive physical barrier, blocking the freezing katabatic winds from Central Asia and keeping the Indian subcontinent significantly warmer than regions at similar latitudes.
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