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Question 101 Discuss
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Which of the following tribes does NOT live in India?

A
Maasai
B
Tharu
C
Gond
D
Santhal

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Maasai are a prominent Nilotic ethnic group primarily inhabiting the African Great Lakes region (Kenya and Tanzania), entirely distinct from indigenous Indian tribes like the Gond, Santhal, or Tharu.
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Select the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion from the following.

A
Gir forest
B
Sundarbans
C
Kanha National Park
D
Saranda forest

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat is globally recognized as the last remaining natural refuge and sanctuary for the endangered Asiatic Lion population.
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Match the following ports with their related states correctly. 1. Mormugao port 2. Paradip Port 3. Haldia Port 4. Kandla Port. States: a. West Bengal b. Odisha c. Gujarat d. Goa

A
1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a
B
1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
C
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D
1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Mormugao is an important port located in Goa (1-d), Paradip is in Odisha (2-b), Haldia is in West Bengal (3-a), and Kandla is prominently situated in Gujarat (4-c).
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The Gulf of Khambhat, the Gulf of Kutch and Gangetic delta provide ideal conditions for utilisingย  ย energy.

A
solar
B
atomic
C
geo thermal
D
tidal

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Gulf of Khambhat and the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat experience exceptionally high tidal ranges, making their coastal inlets uniquely ideal for harnessing tidal energy to generate electricity.
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The Himalayas' outermost range is called โ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ. .

A
Kanchenjunga
B
Dhaula Dhar
C
Pir Panjal
D
Shiwaliks

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Shiwalik range is the youngest and structurally outermost foothills of the Himalayas, consisting mainly of unconsolidated river deposits and defining the southern boundary of the mountain system.
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Which type of soil is found on about 40% of the total area of India?

A
Black soil
B
Red and Yellow soil
C
Laterite soil
D
Alluvial soil

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Alluvial soil, deposited by major river systems like the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra, is incredibly fertile and covers roughly 40% of India's total land area, making it vital for agriculture.
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The Chilika Lake is located to the south of theย  ย delta.

A
Narmada
B
Cauvery
C
Mahanadi
D
Godavari

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Chilika Lake, the largest coastal lagoon in India, is geographically positioned on the eastern coast of Odisha just south of the sprawling Mahanadi River delta.
Question 108 Discuss
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Which is the natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion in India?

A
Kaziranga National Park
B
Sundarbans
C
Gir Forest
D
Dudhwa National Park

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Gir Forest National Park in Gujarat is currently the only place on Earth where the Asiatic lion can still be found thriving in its natural, wild habitat.
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The peninsular plateau of India was a part of which continent earlier?

A
Laurasia
B
Eurasia
C
Gondwanaland
D
Angaraland

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Geologically, the Indian peninsular plateau is an extremely ancient landmass that originally broke off from the massive southern supercontinent known as Gondwanaland.
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The Deccan Plateau is aย  ย landmass that lies to the south of the river Narmada.

A
quadrilateral
B
rectangular
C
hexagonal
D
triangular

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Deccan Plateau forms a distinct, raised triangular landmass encompassing much of South India, bordered by the Western and Eastern Ghats with its wide base roughly along the Narmada River.
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