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According to the census of India 2011, which of the following states is least urbanised?

A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Bihar
D
Chhattisgarh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Himachal Pradesh is the least urbanized state in India, with approximately 90% of its population living in rural areas. This is largely due to its mountainous terrain and economy based heavily on agriculture and horticulture.
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As per Census of India 2011, which of the following states has the highest percentage of Hindu population in India?

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Bihar
D
Uttar Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

According to the 2011 Census, Himachal Pradesh has the highest percentage of Hindu population in India, with over 95% of the state's residents identifying as Hindu.
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In which state of India is the Telaiya dam located?

A
Jharkhand
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Bihar
D
Karnataka

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Telaiya Dam is built across the Barakar River in the Koderma district of Jharkhand. It was the first of the four multi-purpose dams included in the first phase of the Damodar Valley Corporation project.
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The igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are interconvertible through a continuous process called:

A
lithification
B
metamorphism
C
weathering and erosion
D
rock cycle

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The rock cycle is a fundamental concept in geology that describes how rocks change from one type to another over geological time. This transformation is driven by processes like melting, cooling, weathering, and heat/pressure.
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The 'Dhansiri' and 'Subansiri' are the tributaries of River.

A
Sutlej
B
Mahanadi
C
Brahmaputra
D
Godavari

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Dhansiri and Subansiri are major tributaries of the Brahmaputra River. The Subansiri is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra, originating in Tibet and flowing through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
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In which state is the Jhumming cultivation known as Dahiya?

A
Odisha
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Rajasthan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Dahiya is a regional name for 'Jhumming' or shifting cultivation specifically used in parts of Madhya Pradesh. Different regions in India have unique names for this practice, such as 'Podu' in Odisha and 'Jhum' in the Northeast.
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Which of the following crops is grown in the Kharif season in India?

A
Soyabean
B
Barley
C
Mustard
D
cucumber

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Soyabean is a Kharif crop, meaning it is sown with the onset of the monsoon (June-July) and harvested in autumn. Barley and Mustard are typical Rabi crops, while cucumber is usually grown as a Zaid crop.
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What is the salt measurement in hypersaline lagoons?

A
More than 100
B
Less than 100
C
Less than 5
D
30 to 35

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Hypersaline lagoons have salinity levels exceeding that of typical seawater (which is approx 35 parts per thousand). In extreme cases, salinity can exceed 100 parts per thousand due to high evaporation and limited water exchange.
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The 'Mangla' oil field is located in which district of Rajasthan?

A
Barmer
B
Jaipur
C
Bharatpur
D
Kota

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Mangla oil field is a major onshore oil field located in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. Discovered in 2004, it significantly boosted India's domestic oil production capacity.
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According to the Census 2011, what was the annual population growth rate of India 82 (in percentage)?

A
2.22%
B
1.64%
C
1.97%
D
2.16%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The average annual exponential growth rate of India's population was 1.64% during the 2001-2011 decade. This marked a decline from the previous decade, indicating a slow-down in population growth.
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