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Which of the following peaks is NOT located in India?

A
Nanda Devi
B
Guru Shikar
C
Mahendragiri
D
Dhaulagiri

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Dhaulagiri is located entirely within the borders of Nepal as part of the Dhaulagiri massif. Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand), Guru Shikar (Rajasthan), and Mahendragiri (Odisha) are all peaks situated within India.
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) Sedimentary rocks are formed by the process of deposition and compaction of fragments of rocks of various sizes. This process is called:

A
lithification
B
weathering
C
liquefaction
D
lacoliths

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Lithification is the geological process through which loose sediments are converted into solid rock via compaction and cementation. This occurs over millions of years as overlying weight increases pressure on lower sediment layers.
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The Mawsynram receives the highest average annual rainfall in the world. It is located in which hills?

A
Maikala hills
B
Jaintia hills
C
Khasi hills
D
Garo hills

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Mawsynram is located in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. Its world-record rainfall is due to its funnel-shaped topography, which traps moist winds from the Bay of Bengal, forcing them to rise and condense rapidly.
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The Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant is located in which state?

A
Maharashtra
B
Gujarat
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Rajasthan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is located near Vyara in the state of Gujarat. It is an important nuclear power facility in Western India, utilizing Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs).
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The Tunga and Bhadra are tributaries of which river?

A
Krishna
B
Godavari
C
Cauvery
D
Narmada

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Tunga and Bhadra rivers originate in the Western Ghats and join at Koodli to form the Tungabhadra River, which is a major tributary of the Krishna River. Note: The provided options were corrected to include 'Krishna' as it is the geographically accurate parent river.
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Nife layer of earth is situated in the … …. .

A
Lithosphere
B
Crust
C
Core
D
Mantle

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The innermost layer of the Earth, the core, is referred to as 'Nife' because it is primarily composed of Nickel (Ni) and Iron (Fe). It is divided into a liquid outer core and a solid inner core.
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Layers of varying thickness are found in which type of rock?

A
Sedimentary rock
B
Metamorphic rock
C
Volcanic rock
D
Igneous rock

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Sedimentary rocks are characterized by distinct layers or strata formed by the sequential deposition of sediment over time. These layers often vary in thickness and composition depending on the environment in which they were deposited.
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According to the Census of India-2011, what is the share of workforce engaged in the agriculture sector?

A
65.3%
B
48.9%
C
54.6%
D
45.8%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Per the 2011 Census, approximately 54.6% of the total Indian workforce was engaged in agricultural and allied activities. This highlights agriculture's role as the largest employer in the Indian economy, despite its shrinking share of GDP.
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In which state is the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Power Project located?

A
Karnataka
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Rajasthan
D
Madhya Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Rewa Ultra Mega Solar project is located in the Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh and is one of the largest single-site solar power plants in India. It was notably the first solar project in India to provide power to an institutional customer across states (Delhi Metro).
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According to Census of India 2011, in which of the following Union Territories was the sex ratio recorded at 1037 females per 1000 males?

A
Chandigarh
B
Lakshadweep
C
Puducherry
D
Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Puducherry recorded the highest sex ratio among Union Territories in the 2011 Census with 1037 females per 1000 males. Among states, Kerala held the highest position with a sex ratio of 1084.
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