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Question 131 Discuss
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Orographic rainfall occurs when ……… .

A
a cyclone makes a landfall
B
the air masses collide at Intertropical Conversion Zone
C
saturated air mass comes across a mountain
D
hot air rises up in conventional currents

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Orographic precipitation occurs when moist, saturated air is forced to rise over a topographic barrier like a mountain, causing it to cool, condense, and fall as rain.
Question 132 Discuss
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As of 2022, which is the tallest hydroelectric power plant in India?

A
Sardar Sarovar Hydropower Plant
B
Nathpa Jhakri Power plant
C
Koyna Hydroelectric Power Plant
D
Tehri Hydroelectric Power Plant

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand stands at 260.5 meters, making it the tallest dam and hydroelectric power plant in India.
Question 133 Discuss
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Which sub-division of Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations?

A
Uttarakhand Himalayas
B
Kashmir Himalayas
C
Arunachal Himalayas
D
Sikkim Himalayas

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Karewas are thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials famously found in the Kashmir Himalayas, providing the ideal soil conditions for cultivating saffron.
Question 134 Discuss
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Which of these is NOT true of the second phase of the Green Revolution?

A
It was introduced in the 1970s
B
It remained restricted to Punjab and Haryana
C
It expanded to include more crops
D
It spread to new states

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The second phase of the Green Revolution (1970s-1980s) was characterized by its geographic expansion beyond Punjab and Haryana into other Indian states and to crops beyond just wheat.
Question 135 Discuss
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Buddh International Circuit is located at:

A
Chennai
B
Noida
C
Mumbai
D
Delhi

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Buddh International Circuit is a major Indian motor racing circuit situated in the National Capital Region at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Question 136 Discuss
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According to the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, which of the following is NOT a core industry?

A
Electricity
B
Jute
C
Fertilisers
D
Crude oil

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

India's eight core industries comprise electricity, steel, refinery products, crude oil, coal, cement, natural gas, and fertilizers; jute is not included in this list.
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In which country do Kachin, Karen, Karenni, Chin and Mon ethnic groups belong?

A
Myanmar
B
Afghanistan
C
Sri Lanka
D
Nepal

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

These are prominent and officially recognized ethnic minority groups native to Myanmar, each possessing distinct languages and cultural histories.
Question 138 Discuss
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Match the following renewable sources of energy with their producing regions in India correctly: 1. Tidal energy (a) Gulf of Kutch, 2. Wind energy (b) Tamil Nadu, 3. Solar energy (c) Rajasthan

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

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Gulf of Kutch provides the optimal tidal range for tidal energy, Tamil Nadu leads the country in wind power capacity, and Rajasthan's arid climate offers vast solar energy potential.
Question 139 Discuss
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Which of the following National Waterways is correctly matched with its associated river system?

A
NW-1 : Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly
B
NW-2 : Godavari
C
NW-3 : Brahmaputra
D
NW-4 : West Coast Canal

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

National Waterway 1 (NW-1) spans the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system between Prayagraj and Haldia, making it the longest national waterway in India.
Question 140 Discuss
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The Bist Doab Canal System and Makhu Canal System are associated with which state of India?

A
Punjab
B
Assam
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Gujarat

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

These canal systems originate from rivers in Punjab, such as the Sutlej, providing vital irrigation to the agriculturally intensive regions of the state.
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