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Question 181 Discuss
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Which port situated at the head of Gulf of Kutch has helped to reduce the pressure at Mumbai port?

A
Haldia
B
Kolkata
C
Kandla
D
Kochi

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Kandla Port, located in Gujarat and now officially named Deendayal Port, was developed heavily to relieve the massive cargo congestion experienced at Mumbai Port.
Question 182 Discuss
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What does Age Structure represent?

A
The number of people living in a given area at a specified time period
B
The proportion of persons in different age groups relative to the total population
C
A measure comparing the portion of a population composed of dependents with the portion that is in the working age group
D
The number of females per 1000 males

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Age structure is a demographic term that describes the distribution or proportion of various age cohorts within a specific population, often represented visually through population pyramids.
Question 183 Discuss
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According to the Census of India 2011, which states of India have population density more than 1000 persons per sq. km?

A
Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
B
Kerala and Tamil Nadu
C
Bihar and West Bengal
D
Uttar Pradesh and Haryana

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

According to the 2011 Census, Bihar and West Bengal were the most densely populated states, exceeding 1,000 persons per square kilometer due to their fertile plains and historical settlement density.
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All natural earthquakes take place in the:

A
Hydrosphere
B
Biosphere
C
Lithosphere
D
Asthenosphere

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Natural tectonic earthquakes occur within the Earth's rigid outer layer known as the lithosphere, where stress accumulates until rocks suddenly break and slip along fault lines.
Question 185 Discuss
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According to Census of India 2011, which pair of states recorded the highest population density (persons/ km2 ) in India?

A
Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra
B
Bihar and West Bengal
C
Kerala and Tamil Nadu
D
Haryana and Punjab

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The 2011 Census ranked Bihar and West Bengal as the most densely populated states in India, driven by the intense agricultural productivity of the Gangetic plains.
Question 186 Discuss
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Which of the following is NOT a physiographic division of India?

A
The Himalayan Mountains
B
The Northern Plains
C
The Tibetan Plateau
D
The Peninsular Plateau

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Tibetan Plateau lies entirely beyond India's northern borders in China, whereas the Himalayas, Northern Plains, and Peninsular Plateau are core Indian physiographic divisions.
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Which Union Territory had minimum literacy rate as per 2011 Census?

A
Delhi
B
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C
Lakshadweep
D
Chandigarh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The 2011 Census recorded that the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli had the lowest overall literacy rate among all UTs, standing at 76.24%.
Question 188 Discuss
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As per the 2011 census, which of the following union territories had the lowest population?

A
Lakshadweep
B
Puducherry
C
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D
Chandigarh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The archipelago of Lakshadweep was the least populated Union Territory in India during the 2011 Census, harboring just roughly 64,473 residents.
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Which state in India has the largest scheduled tribe population as per the 2011 Census?

A
Jharkhand
B
Chhattisgarh
C
Odisha
D
Madhya Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Madhya Pradesh has the largest absolute population of Scheduled Tribes in India, comprising over 15.3 million individuals according to the 2011 Census data.
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In which state is the Kaiga Nuclear Power Project located?

A
Gujarat
B
Bihar
C
Karnataka
D
Assam

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Kaiga Generating Station is an active nuclear power plant situated adjacent to the Kali River in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
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