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Identify the INCORRECT pair (State and Iron-ore producing region) from the following.

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Odisha
C
Rajasthan
D
Haryana

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The question asks for an incorrect pair, but Odisha is actually a major iron-ore producer (Badampahar, Gorumahisani). Typically, in such competitive exam questions, the pairing with Odisha is considered 'correct', while a state like Haryana or Himachal lacks significant iron ore belts.
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The Talcher Thermal Power Station is located in which state?

A
Bihar
B
Odisha
C
Rajasthan
D
Andhra Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Talcher Thermal Power Station is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It is situated near the Talcher coalfields, which provide the necessary fuel for large-scale power generation.
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According to the census of India 2011, which of the following states has the highest percentage of rural population?

A
Assam
B
West Bengal
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Bihar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Among the options provided, Bihar has a very high rural population percentage (approx 88.7%). However, Himachal Pradesh historically holds the record for the highest rural population percentage in India (approx 90%) according to 2011 data.
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In which of the following states is shifting agriculture locally called Penda?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
West Bengal
D
Orissa

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In Andhra Pradesh, shifting cultivation (slash and burn) is locally referred to as 'Podu' or 'Penda'. This traditional practice is common among tribal communities in the hilly regions of the state.
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In a laterite soil profile, which of the following elements is present in an excessive amount?

A
Nitrogen
B
feldspar
C
Lime
D
Iron

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Laterite soils are rich in iron and aluminium oxides, which give them a characteristic reddish color. They are formed under high temperature and heavy rainfall conditions, which leads to the leaching of silica and lime.
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According to the census of India 2011, which union territory from the following has the highest sex ratio?

A
Daman and Diu
B
Chandigarh
C
Lakshadweep
D
Puducherry

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Puducherry had a sex ratio of 1037 females per 1000 males in 2011, making it the highest among all Indian Union Territories. This reflects better demographic trends compared to UTs like Daman and Diu, which have very low ratios.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct according to the Census of India 2011? ((A) A person aged seven years or above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language, is treated as literate. ((B) A person who can only read but cannot write is not literate.

A
Both ((A) and ((B) are correct
B
Only ((A) is correct
C
Only ((B) is correct
D
Neither ((A) nor ((B) is correct

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The official definition of literacy in India requires a person to be 7+ years old and capable of both reading and writing in any language. Consequently, those who can only read are classified as illiterate.
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The Guindy National Park is located in which state?

A
Maharashtra
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Rajasthan
D
Madhya Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Guindy National Park is uniquely situated within the city limits of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the few national parks in the world located inside a metropolitan city and is famous for its population of blackbucks.
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The weaker warm storms that grow stronger over time are finally converted into huge storms or hurricanes. Which of the following climate regions is the origin of such hurricanes?

A
Semi-arid climate region
B
Continental climate region
C
Tropical climate region
D
Arid climate region

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Hurricanes (or tropical cyclones) originate over warm tropical oceans where the sea surface temperature is at least 26.5°C. The heat and moisture from these tropical waters provide the energy needed for these storms to intensify.
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Who is literate according to the Census of India?

A
A person above 14 years of age, who can read and write with understanding in any language.
B
A person above 5 years of age, who can read and write with understanding in any language.
C
A person above 18 years of age, who can read and write with understanding in any language.
D
A person above 7 years of age, who can read and write with understanding in any language.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Census of India defines a literate person as anyone aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding in any one language. Children below the age of 7 are treated as illiterate even if they go to school.
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