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The most common rainfall measurement is the total rainfall depth during a given period, which is expressed in…….

A
kilopascal (kPa)
B
millimetres (mm)
C
hectopascal (hPa)
D
millibar (mbar)

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Rainfall is standardly measured as the depth of water that accumulates on a flat surface, which is universally expressed in millimetres (mm).
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Which of the following is the main cause of land degradation in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh?

A
Intensive use of manure
B
Over-irrigation
C
Deforestation due to mining
D
Overgrazing

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are mineral-rich states where extensive open-cast mining operations have led to severe deforestation and deep excavations, causing significant land degradation.
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Which type of well-managed industry was established in India at the time of independence?

A
Electronics and Electricals
B
Steel and Electronics
C
Steel and Cotton
D
Cement and Sugar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

At the time of independence, India already had a well-established cotton textile industry in the western region and an emerging iron and steel industry pioneered by companies like TISCO.
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Match the following neighbouring countries with their official languages correctly. Country name Official Languages 1. Afghanistan a. Dzongkha 2. Bhutan b. Burmese 3. Pakistan c. Dari 4. Myanmar d. Urdu

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

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Afghanistan's official languages include Dari (1-c), Bhutan's is Dzongkha (2-a), Pakistan's is Urdu (3-d), and Myanmar's is Burmese (4-b).
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Tsang Po and Jamuna are other names of which river?

A
Ganga
B
Indus
C
Brahmaputra
D
Godavari

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Brahmaputra river is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet and as the Jamuna once it enters Bangladesh.
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Which of the following statements is correct?

A
Pond water and sea water are considered as fresh water.
B
Sea water is freshwater habitat.
C
Rivers and sea water are considered as fresh water.
D
Rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, and streams are all freshwater habitats.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Freshwater habitats naturally contain water with low salt concentrations, which includes rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, and streams, distinguishing them from marine (sea) environments.
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Which of the following is NOT a tributary of Ganga?

A
Yamuna
B
Sutlej
C
Ghaghara
D
Kosi

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Sutlej is a major tributary of the Indus River system, not the Ganga. Yamuna, Ghaghara, and Kosi all actively flow into the Ganga.
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Purvanchal Himalayas does NOT comprise of:

A
Naga hills
B
Pir Panjal range
C
Manipur hills
D
Mizo hills

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Pir Panjal range is located in the Lesser Himalayas of the northwestern Indian subcontinent, whereas the Purvanchal Himalayas consist of eastern ranges like the Naga, Manipur, and Mizo hills.
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Which of the following is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world?

A
Peacock
B
Majuli
C
Bhavani
D
Lakshadweep

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Majuli is located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, and holds the formal designation as the largest river island in the world.
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Which of the following movements created regional disparities between large and small farmers in India?

A
Green revolution
B
Yellow revolution
C
Pink revolution
D
Blue revolution

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

While the Green Revolution significantly increased agricultural yields, its reliance on expensive inputs like fertilizers and modern irrigation disproportionately benefited wealthy, large-scale farmers, leading to notable economic disparities.
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