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Which of the following statements about the aims of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMS(A) of India is/are correct? 1. To make agriculture more productive. 2. To make agriculture more sustainable. 3. To promote organic farming.

A
Only 1 is correct.
B
Only 2 and 3 are correct.
C
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
D
Only 1 and 2 are correct.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) was purposefully launched to enhance agricultural productivity, make farming climate-resilient, and promote eco-friendly practices like organic farming.
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Which of the following states is the biggest producer of Pulses?

A
Madhya Pradesh
B
Haryana
C
Punjab
D
Bihar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Madhya Pradesh consistently ranks as the leading producer of pulses in India, benefiting from favorable climatic conditions and extensive cultivation areas dedicated to these crops.
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The tropical cyclones in Australia are known as   .

A
Hurricanes
B
Typhoons
C
Willy-willies
D
Tornadoes

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In regional meteorological terminology, severe tropical cyclones that occur off the coasts of Australia are colloquially referred to as 'willy-willies'.
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The Gandak river is a tributary of which river?

A
Yamuna river
B
Ganga river
C
Kaveri river
D
Brahmaputra river

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Gandak River originates in the Himalayas in Nepal and flows southward into India, where it merges with the Ganga River near Patna, Bihar.
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Which is the colloquial term to describe the occurrence of pre-monsoon rains in India especially in parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?

A
Mango showers
B
Kalbaisakhi
C
Nor Westers
D
Orange showers

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In coastal areas of Kerala and Karnataka, pre-monsoon showers occurring towards the end of the summer season are called 'mango showers' because they help in the early ripening of mangoes.
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Which of the following peninsular rivers falls into the Arabian Sea?

A
Mahanadi river
B
Krishna river
C
Sabarmati river
D
Godavari river

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Sabarmati River originates in the Aravalli Range and flows south-westward through Gujarat, ultimately draining into the Arabian Sea at the Gulf of Khambhat.
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61 In which state of India is Kund or Tanka used for water harvesting?

A
Rajasthan
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Uttar Pradesh
D
Punjab

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, traditional underground tanks called 'tankas' or 'kunds' have historically been built inside or near houses to effectively store rainwater.
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Sundari trees are found in which type of forests in India?

A
Mangrove forests
B
Tropical deciduous forests
C
The thorn forests and scrubs
D
Tropical evergreen forests

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Sundari (Heritiera fomes) is a prominent species of mangrove tree found in the tidal forests of the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta, which is why the region is famously called the Sundarbans.
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The climate of a place is NOT affected by which of the following?

A
Relief
B
Type of soil
C
Location
D
Distance from the sea

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

While soil type affects local vegetation, the major controls of a region's overarching climate are macro-level geographic factors like latitude, altitude, relief, and distance from the sea.
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Through which routes is the majority of India's international trade carried out?

A
Railway and air
B
Sea and air
C
Only Railway
D
Sea and railway

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The vast majority of India's international trade by volume is transported via maritime routes (sea), while high-value and time-sensitive goods are primarily transported by air.
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