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What is the name of the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats?

A
Anamudi
B
Jindhagada Peak
C
Kangchenjunga
D
Nanda Devi

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Jindhagada Peak, located in the Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh, is the highest mountain peak in the Eastern Ghats with an elevation of 1,690 meters.
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What is the name of the scheme aimed at conservation of wetlands, which was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24?

A
Amrit Dharohar
B
Dharohar
C
Paryavaran Prahari
D
Paryavaran Suraksha

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Amrit Dharohar scheme was introduced in the 2023-24 Union Budget to promote unique wetland conservation values and enhance biodiversity over a three-year period.
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Where is the Narora Nuclear Power plant located?

A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Maharashtra
D
Karnataka

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Narora Atomic Power Station is a nuclear power plant located in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh.
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As of 2022, which among of the following is the leading tidal energy generation site of India?

A
Sunderbans
B
Seashore of Maharashtra
C
Gulf of Kutch
D
Gulf of Mannar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat is the leading and most favorable site for tidal energy in India due to its exceptionally high tidal range.
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Which of the following hills is located in the Eastern most part of India?

A
Patkai Bum Hills
B
Jaintia Hills
C
Khasi Hills
D
Garo Hills

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Patkai Bum Hills are situated on India's extreme northeastern border with Myanmar, making them the easternmost hills among the options.
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Which of the following is a public sector owned and operated entity?

A
Bajaj Auto Ltd
B
Oil India Ltd.
C
BHEL
D
Tata Steel Ltd

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is a central public sector enterprise owned and managed by the Government of India.
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Which of the following states has mangrove forests?

A
Telangana
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Manipur

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Andhra Pradesh possesses significant mangrove forests along its coastline, particularly thriving within the Godavari and Krishna river deltas.
Question 128 Discuss
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Which of the following statements about climate is INCORRECT?

A
Coastal areas of India experience less contrasts in temperature conditions as compared to the interior of the country.
B
India experiences comparatively stronger winters as compared to central Asia.
C
India's climate has characteristics of tropical as well as subtropical climates.
D
'Monsoon' type of climate is found mainly in south and southeast Asia.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Central Asia experiences much stronger and harsher winters than India, which is protected from freezing northern winds by the massive Himalayan mountain range.
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The Atal Tunnel has been built by Border Road Organisation at an altitude of 3000 metres. Which places are connected by this tunnel?

A
Shimla to Ladakh
B
Shimla to Srinagar
C
Manali to Shimla
D
Manali to Lahaul-Spiti

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Atal Tunnel is a strategically important highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass, creating an all-weather route between Manali and the Lahaul-Spiti valley.
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The Salal Project, also called the Salal Hydroelectric Power Station, is built on which river?

A
Chenab
B
Jhelum
C
Ravi
D
Sutlej

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Salal Hydroelectric Power Station is a major run-of-the-river power project constructed on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
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