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Question 71 Discuss
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In the context of water bodies, Neap Tides occur:

A
straight line
B
when the sun and moon are on the opposite sides
C
when there is so much interference by continents
D
when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Neap tides are characterized by the smallest tidal range and occur during the first and third quarter moons when the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon act at right angles to each other.
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According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' annual report (2020-2021), which position does India have in terms of road networks in the world?

A
First
B
Second
C
Fourth
D
Third

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

With an extensive network spanning millions of kilometers, India possesses the second-largest road network in the world, surpassed only by the United States.
Question 73 Discuss
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Which port is developed as a satellite port?

A
Mormugao
B
Jawaharlal Nehru
C
Haldia
D
New Mangalore

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Jawaharlal Nehru Port was strategically developed across the harbor from Mumbai as a specialized satellite facility to handle the region's massive container traffic and relieve congestion at the main Mumbai Port.
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Which ocean is encircling the continent of Antarctica and extends northward to 60 degrees south latitude?

A
Atlantic Ocean
B
Indian Ocean
C
Pacific Ocean
D
Southern Ocean

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Southern Ocean, officially recognized by the International Hydrographic Organization, completely encircles Antarctica and plays a critical role in driving global ocean circulation.
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What is the salinity of the Dead Sea (per litre of water)?

A
440 grams
B
240 grams
C
340 grams
D
390 grams

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Dead Sea is extraordinarily hypersaline, boasting a salinity level of approximately 340 grams of dissolved salt per liter of water, which makes it nearly ten times saltier than standard ocean water.
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In which of the following districts of Rajasthan are the 'Barchans' found?

A
Udaipur
B
Jaisalmer
C
Bhilwara
D
Alwar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Barchans are crescent-shaped sand dunes formed by unidirectional winds, and they prominently feature in the heavily arid, sandy landscapes of Jaisalmer in the Thar Desert.
Question 77 Discuss
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The New Moore Island is in geographic proximity to:

A
Pakistan
B
Myanmar
C
Bangladesh
D
Sri Lanka

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

New Moore Island was a small, uninhabited landmass in the Bay of Bengal near the mouth of the Hariabhanga River, an area historically subject to territorial disputes between India and Bangladesh.
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Where was the first successful textile mill established in India?

A
Kolkata
B
Mumbai
C
Surat
D
Chennai

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The first successful mechanized textile mill in India was established in Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1854 by the visionary Parsi entrepreneur Cowasji Nanabhai Davar.
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Which state of India has the maximum number of large dams?

A
Maharashtra
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Odisha
D
Rajasthan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Driven by its expansive agricultural needs and varied topography, Maharashtra boasts the highest number of constructed large dams in India, significantly leading over other states.
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As of Financial year 2019, which of the following state has the highest road density in India?

A
Haryana
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Kerala
D
Punjab

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Kerala has traditionally maintained the highest road density in India, with its extensive network of state highways and village roads densely connecting its geographically small but highly populated terrain.
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