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According to the Census of India 2011, what was the population growth rate in Kerala?

A
4.91%
B
15.01%
C
8.10%
D
12.65%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Kerala recorded the lowest decadal population growth rate among all Indian states at 4.91% in the 2011 Census. This is attributed to high levels of literacy and effective healthcare programs in the state.
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83 Select the odd one from the following saltwater lakes on the basis of their formation?

A
Pulicat lake
B
Kolleru lake
C
Sambhar lake
D
Chilika lake

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Chilika and Pulicat are lagoons formed by the sea, whereas Sambhar Lake is an endorheic inland saltwater lake in Rajasthan. Note: Kolleru is primarily a freshwater lake, making 'C' the correct answer when comparing saltwater formation types.
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According to Koeppen's Scheme of climatic regions of India, in which of the following states is the 'BWhw' and 'BShw' type climate found?

A
Andhra Pradesh
B
Maharashtra
C
Rajasthan
D
Bihar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In Koeppen's classification, 'BWhw' represents a hot desert climate and 'BShw' represents a semi-arid steppe climate. Both are found in Rajasthan, with BWhw covering the westernmost parts.
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Which of the following dams is a part of the Damodar Valley Corporation?

A
Maithon
B
Rihand
C
Salal
D
Koyna

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Maithon Dam is one of the four key dams built by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to control floods and generate power. It is located on the Barakar River in Jharkhand.
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Which of the following types of volcanic eruptions of Earth's volcanoes are most explosive?

A
Caldera
B
Dykes
C
Lapolith
D
Flood basalt provinces

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Calderas are the most explosive volcanoes on Earth because they collapse into themselves during massive eruptions. Their magma is usually highly viscous, causing high pressure to build up before the explosion.
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According to average rainfall in India, the Ladakh Union Territory is located in .

A
areas of medium rainfall
B
areas of low rainfall
C
areas of inadequate rainfall
D
areas of high rainfall

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Ladakh is a high-altitude cold desert located in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, which block the monsoon winds. It receives very little precipitation (less than 10cm annually), classified as inadequate rainfall.
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According to Census 2011 of India, which Indian state has the highest urban population percentage?

A
Kerala
B
Mizoram
C
Maharashtra
D
Goa

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Goa is India's most urbanized state, with 62.17% of its population living in urban areas as of the 2011 Census. Tamil Nadu and Kerala follow closely in high levels of urbanization.
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Which type of tea in large amount is exported from India to importing countries?

A
Herbal tea
B
Green tea
C
Black tea
D
Regular tea

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

India is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of black tea, particularly the Assam and Darjeeling varieties. Black tea undergoes a full oxidation process, giving it its characteristic flavor and longer shelf life for export.
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As per the Census 1951, the female literacy rate in India was:

A
8.86%
B
5.56%
C
10.86%
D
15.35%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In the first census after independence in 1951, India's female literacy rate was extremely low at 8.86%. This highlighted the massive gender gap in education that the country faced post-independence.
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According to the Census of India 2001, how much percentage of the immigrant population was from Sri Lanka?

A
1.6%
B
2.9%
C
8.1%
D
7.1%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

In the 2001 Census, Sri Lankan immigrants made up approximately 2.9% of India's total foreign-born immigrant population. The largest group of immigrants during this period came from Bangladesh.
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