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Which of the following is NOT a natural fibre crop grown in India?

A
Cotton
B
Jute
C
Rayon
D
Hemp

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Rayon is classified as a semi-synthetic or manufactured fiber created from regenerated cellulose, whereas cotton, jute, and hemp are naturally occurring plant fibers.
Question 172 Discuss
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Bhakra Dam is built on which of the following rivers?

A
Beas
B
Chenab
C
Sutlej
D
Ravi

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Bhakra Dam is a massive concrete gravity dam situated on the Sutlej River near the border of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
Question 173 Discuss
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Which region in India has the highest concentration of Iron and Steel Industry?

A
Deccan Plateau
B
Aravali region
C
Chotanagpur plateau
D
Telangana Plateau

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Chotanagpur Plateau holds the heaviest concentration of India's iron and steel industries due to its abundant reserves of vital raw materials like coal and iron ore.
Question 174 Discuss
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How many countries share their land borders with India?

A
5
B
7
C
9
D
6

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

India shares its international land borders with exactly seven countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh.
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Which of the following iron and steel plants is located in Jharkhand?

A
Bhilai
B
Bokaro
C
Durgapur
D
Rourkela

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Bokaro Steel Plant, established with Soviet assistance, is one of the largest integrated public sector steel plants in India, located in Jharkhand.
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As per Census 2011, what is the average female literacy rate in India?

A
53.67%
B
59.46%
C
60.10%
D
65.46%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

According to the 2011 Census, female literacy in India improved significantly, reaching a national average of 65.46%.
Question 177 Discuss
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The North-South National Highway Corridor connects which two UTs/States of India?

A
Jammu and Kashmir - Telangana
B
Ladakh - Kerala
C
Jammu and Kashmir - Tamil Nadu
D
Delhi - Odisha

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The North-South Corridor is a major highway project stretching across the country, connecting Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir directly to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu.
Question 178 Discuss
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What is the major purpose of the Salal Dam located on Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir?

A
Navigation
B
Hydroelectricity
C
Irrigation
D
Drinking

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Salal Dam was primarily constructed as a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station designed to generate massive amounts of electricity for northern India.
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Which of the following National Parks is located in Madhya Pradesh?

A
Silent Valley
B
Periyar
C
Nanda Devi
D
Bandhavgarh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Bandhavgarh National Park, famed internationally for having one of the highest known densities of Bengal tigers, is situated in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.
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As per Census 2011, which of the following states has the lowest child sex ratio?

A
Haryana
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Rajasthan
D
Punjab

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In the 2011 Census, Haryana officially recorded the lowest child sex ratio among Indian states, standing at an alarming 834 females per 1000 males.
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