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Which physical feature of India is known for its lateritic soil which supports plantation crops?

A
Malabar Coast
B
Chhota Nagpur Pleateau
C
Western Ghats
D
The Himalayas

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Laterite soil is extensively found in the Western Ghats and parts of the Eastern Ghats. This soil is suitable for plantation crops like tea, coffee, and rubber when properly treated with fertilizers.
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In rat-hole mining, which of the following minerals is mined?

A
Gold
B
Nickel
C
Coal
D
Bauxite

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Rat-hole mining is a primitive method of coal extraction where miners dig narrow horizontal tunnels into hill slopes. It is common in Meghalaya but has been officially banned due to severe environmental and safety hazards.
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Plutonic rocks are formed when lava cools

A
in the crust
B
in the core
C
in the asthenosphere
D
at the surface

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Plutonic (intrusive) rocks form when magma cools and solidifies slowly deep within the Earth's crust. This slow cooling allows for the growth of large crystals, as seen in rocks like granite.
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The climatic diversity of India is characterised by its distinctiveness, and one of the following factors does NOT contribute to it is .

A
longitudinal extent
B
vegetation
C
latitudinal extent
D
topography

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Latitude, topography, and distance from the sea are primary drivers of India's climate. Longitudinal extent does not significantly affect climate as much as the north-south latitudinal spread and physical barriers like the Himalayas.
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Which type of coal is found in Damodar valley?

A
Lignite
B
Bituminous
C
Peat
D
Anthracite

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Damodar Valley (Jharkhand-West Bengal) contains the richest coal deposits in India, primarily consisting of high-quality Bituminous coal. This region includes famous fields like Jharia and Raniganj.
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Which of the following is the National waterway no. 4 in India?

A
Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers and East Coast Canal
B
The Brahmaputra river between Sadiya and Dhubri
C
The Ganga River between Allahabad Haldia
D
Godavari and Krishna rivers along with Kakinada Puducherry

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

National Waterway 4 (NW-4) comprises a network of the Godavari and Krishna rivers along with the Kakinada-Puducherry canal system. It spans across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.
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The 'Mahawat' term is associated with which season in North-West India?

A
Summer rainfall
B
Winter rainfall
C
Post Monsoons rainfall
D
Rainy season

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Mahawat refers to the light rainfall received in Northwest India during the winter months, caused by Western Disturbances. This rain is highly beneficial for the cultivation of Rabi crops, especially wheat.
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Which state lies in the rain shadow region of the Arabian Sea branch of the southwest monsoon?

A
Goa
B
Kerala
C
Gujarat
D
Tamil Nadu

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Tamil Nadu lies on the leeward side of the Western Ghats, placing it in the rain shadow region during the Southwest Monsoon. Consequently, it receives most of its rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon (Retreating Monsoon).
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Which local storm is also known as 'Kalbaisakhi'?

A
Nor Westers
B
Mango Shower
C
Loo
D
Blossom Shower

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Kalbaisakhi (or Nor'westers) are violent thunderstorms that occur in West Bengal and Odisha during the pre-monsoon season. The name means 'calamity of the month of Baisakh' and they often bring heavy rain and hail.
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Oak and chestnut trees are found in which type of forest in India?

A
Montane forests
B
Tropical deciduous forests
C
Mangrove forests
D
Thorn forests

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Oak and chestnut are characteristic broad-leafed trees found in the wet temperate montane forests of the Himalayas. They typically grow at altitudes between 1000 and 2000 metres.
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