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In which state is Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary located?

A
Gujarat
B
Telangana
C
Odisha
D
Maharashtra

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary, which is also a Tiger Reserve, is located in the Mancherial district (formerly Adilabad) of Telangana. It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including teak forests.
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The layer made up of unconsolidated rock, dust, soil, etc. that is deposited on a bed rock surface like a blanket is known as:

A
Protolith
B
Talus
C
Scree
D
Regolith

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Regolith is the layer of loose, heterogeneous superficial deposits covering solid rock. It includes dust, soil, broken rock, and other related materials and is found on Earth, the Moon, and some asteroids.
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According to Census 2011 of India, what was 84 the percentage of Christian communities of the total population in India?

A
0.4%
B
0.7%
C
2.3%
D
1.7%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

As per the 2011 Census data on religion, Christians constitute approximately 2.3% of India's population. They are the third-largest religious group in the country after Hindus and Muslims.
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Which of the following is NOT an iron-ore producing belt of India?

A
Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur belt
B
Maharashtra-Goa belt
C
Odisha-Jharkhand belt
D
Bilaspur-Panipat belt

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

India's major iron ore belts are located in the Odisha-Jharkhand, Durg-Bastar-Chandrapur, and Bellary-Chitradurga-Chikmagalur regions. Bilaspur and Panipat are not associated with major iron-ore deposits.
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Identify the INCORRECT pair.

A
Mango Shower - Kerala
B
Nor Westers - West Bengal
C
Blossom Shower - Andhra Pradesh
D
Bardoisila - Assam

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'Blossom Shower' is associated with Kerala and parts of Karnataka as it helps in the flowering of coffee. Andhra Pradesh is not the primary region associated with this specific pre-monsoon term.
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With reference to 'slash and burn' agriculture, which of the following names is NOT related to Odisha?

A
Bringa
B
Pama Dabi
C
Roca
D
Koman

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In Odisha, shifting cultivation is locally called 'Podu', 'Bringa', 'Pama Dabi', or 'Koman'. 'Roca' is the name for shifting cultivation in Brazil, not India.
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According to the advancing of monsoon in India, which of the following cities receives rainfall after 15 June every year?

A
Imphal
B
Jaipur
C
Hyderabad
D
Bengaluru

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Southwest Monsoon typically reaches the southern tip of India by June 1 and advances northwards. Jaipur, located in Rajasthan, usually receives its first monsoon rains in late June or early July.
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The non-metallic mineral mica is used in which of the following industries?

A
Cement industry
B
Steel industry
C
Electrical industry
D
Glass industry

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Mica is indispensable in the electrical and electronics industries due to its low power loss factor, insulating properties, and resistance to high voltage. It is used in capacitors, commutors, and high-tension insulation.
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Rank the following states in ascending order, based on their population density, as per Census 2011. Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland

A
Nagaland-Tripura-Manipur-Meghalaya
B
Meghalaya-Tripura-Manipur-Nagaland
C
Meghalaya-Tripura-Nagaland-Manipur
D
Nagaland-Manipur-Meghalaya-Tripura

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

According to the 2011 Census, the population densities are: Nagaland (119), Manipur (122), Meghalaya (132), and Tripura (350). Thus, the correct ascending order is Nagaland-Manipur-Meghalaya-Tripura.
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As per Census of India 2011, which of the following states has the highest child sex ratio (in the age group of 0-6 years)?

A
Rajasthan
B
Kerala
C
Mizoram
D
Chhattisgarh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option:

Mizoram recorded the highest child sex ratio (0-6 years) among the states at 971 females per 1000 males in the 2011 Census. Arunachal Pradesh holds the overall highest among all states/UTs at 972.
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