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Question 81 Discuss
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Identify a water-harvesting system found in Jaisalmer.

A
Guls
B
Johads
C
Khadins
D
Kuls

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Khadins are traditional, indigenous rainwater harvesting systems designed to logically capture surface runoff in agricultural fields, widely used by farmers in the arid Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.
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By which National Waterways (NW) of India, are the delta channels of Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers and East Coast Canal connected?

A
NW 1
B
NW 3
C
NW 2
D
NW 5

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

National Waterway 5 (NW-5) integrates stretches of the Brahmani River, the Mahanadi Delta canals, and the East Coast Canal, facilitating efficient inland water transport in eastern India.
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Which of the following is in geographical proximity to Sri Lanka?

A
Only Karaikal
B
Karaikal and Yanam
C
Mahe
D
Only Yanam

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Among the scattered districts of the Union Territory of Puducherry, Karaikal is located on the Coromandel Coast further south, placing it in closest geographical proximity to Sri Lanka.
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About what percentage of passenger traffic is carried by roads in India?

A
77%
B
87%
C
57%
D
67%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Due to the unparalleled reach of the road network across both urban and rural landscapes, roads currently account for approximately 87% of all passenger traffic movement in India.
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Which of the following is the transboundary river between India and Pakistan?

A
Indus
B
Ravi
C
Beas
D
Jhelum

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Ravi River is a vital transboundary river in northwestern India and northeastern Pakistan, critically forming a portion of the international border between the two nations before joining the Chenab.
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In which month is the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) located around 20∘N −25∘N latitude (over the Gangetic plain)?

A
May
B
August
C
June
D
July

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

During the peak summer month of July, the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) migrates northwards and positions itself roughly parallel to the Himalayas over the Gangetic plain, driving the southwest monsoon.
Question 87 Discuss
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Where is the Gulf of Mannar located?

A
Between the south-eastern tip of India and the eastern coast of Sri Lanka
B
Between the south-eastern tip of India and the western coast of Sri Lanka
C
Between the south-eastern tip of India and the north-western coast of Sri Lanka
D
Between the south-eastern tip of India and the southern coast of Sri Lanka

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Gulf of Mannar is a large, shallow bay situated in the Laccadive Sea, forming a natural geographical separation between the southeastern tip of Tamil Nadu, India, and the west coast of Sri Lanka.
Question 88 Discuss
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65 At what latitude does the easterly jet stream blow over peninsular India during the summer months?

A
24∘N
B
30∘N
C
14∘N
D
28∘N

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

During the Indian summer, an easterly jet stream develops in the upper troposphere, typically flowing across the peninsular region at approximately 14°N latitude and heavily influencing the monsoon dynamics.
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Which of the following districts of India is an example of an industrial district?

A
Faridabad
B
Meerut
C
Kota
D
Jaipur

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Kota is a major industrial district in Rajasthan, renowned globally for its specialized stone industries, fertilizer plants, and substantial power generation facilities.
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Which of the following is an inosilicate amphibole mineral used in highway construction and as railroad ballast?

A
Shale
B
Olivine
C
Geyserite
D
Hornblende

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Hornblende is a complex, dark-colored inosilicate mineral within the amphibole group, commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and frequently crushed for robust use in highway construction.
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