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Question 261 Discuss
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Mica is which type of mineral?

A
Ferrous metallic
B
Non-ferrous metallic
C
Non-metallic
D
Energy mineral

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Mica is a non-metallic mineral known for its excellent insulating properties and resistance to high voltage. It is widely used in the electrical and electronics industries due to its ability to be split into very thin sheets.
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'Doabs' are found in which physical feature of India?

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

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

A 'Doab' is the fertile land lying between two converging rivers, such as the Ganga-Yamuna Doab in the Northern Plains. The term comes from the Persian words 'do' (two) and 'ab' (water).
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The zone where the earthquake waves are not observed is called:

A
Hypocentre
B
Epicentre
C
Shadow Zone
D
Benthic Zone

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The earthquake shadow zone is an area of the Earth's surface where seismographs cannot detect P-waves and/or S-waves. This is caused by the refraction of P-waves and the blocking of S-waves by the Earth's liquid outer core.
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In which state is the 'slash and burn' agriculture known as 'Dahiya'?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Madhya Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

In Madhya Pradesh, shifting cultivation is referred to as 'Dahiya' or 'Bewer'. It involves cutting vegetation and burning it to create nutrient-rich ash for farming temporary plots of land.
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What is the female literacy rate in India, as per the 2011 census?

A
64.66%
B
65.64%
C
66.44%
D
65.46%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

According to the 2011 Census, the female literacy rate in India was recorded at 65.46%. While this showed a significant improvement from 2001, it remained notably lower than the male literacy rate of 82.14%.
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In which state are the Gua and Noamundi iron ore mines located?

A
Karnataka
B
Maharashtra
C
Jharkhand
D
Chhattisgarh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Gua and Noamundi are major iron ore mining centers located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. These mines are part of the critical Odisha-Jharkhand iron ore belt that supplies major steel plants.
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Which of the following water bodies are also known as nurseries of the ocean?

A
Estuaries
B
Lagoons
C
Dams
D
Bogs

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Estuaries are called 'nurseries of the sea' because many marine species depend on these sheltered, nutrient-rich environments for spawning and early growth. The mixing of freshwater and saltwater creates a unique and highly productive ecosystem.
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81 As per the 2001 Census, what is the specific age, for a person to be called literate?

A
6 years
B
8 years
C
7 years
D
9 years

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Since the 1991 Census, the age threshold for determining literacy has been fixed at 7 years and above. This standard was maintained in the 2001 and 2011 Censuses to align with international demographic standards.
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According to the standard definition of Census of India, the marginal worker is a person who works for less than…… days in a year.

A
173
B
170
C
183
D
180

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Census of India classifies workers into two categories: Main Workers, who work for 183 days or more, and Marginal Workers, who work for less than 183 days in a year.
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The Patkai hills are part of the mountains.

A
Eastern Ghats
B
Karakoram
C
Purvachal
D
Western Ghats

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Patkai hills are situated along India's northeastern border with Myanmar and form part of the Purvachal or Eastern Hills. They are an extension of the Himalayan mountain system.
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