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Winter rainfall in northwestern India is primarily caused by which of the following meteorological phenomena?

A
harsh cold and snow storms
B
western disturbances
C
eastern disturbances
D
the summer monsoon

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Western disturbances are cyclonic storms originating in the Mediterranean that travel eastward to bring much-needed winter rainfall to the northwestern plains of India, directly benefiting Rabi crops.
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Which of the following rivers is NOT related to the coastal plain of India?

A
Krishna
B
Kaveri
C
Brahmaputra
D
Mahanadi

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Brahmaputra river flows primarily through the Himalayas and the Assam Valley before entering Bangladesh, rather than the coastal plains of India. Rivers like Krishna, Kaveri, and Mahanadi form extensive deltas along the eastern coastal plain.
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Which triangular plateau region of India lies south of the river Narmada?

A
Deccan plateau
B
Bagelkhand plateau
C
Marwar plateau
D
Malwa plateau

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Deccan Plateau is a large triangular landmass in India that lies to the south of the Narmada River. It is bordered by the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats, covering much of the southern peninsula.
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Perihelion is when Earth is .

A
above the sun
B
farthest from the sun
C
under the sun
D
nearest to the sun

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Perihelion refers to the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is closest to the sun. For Earth, this typically occurs around early January.
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Identify a type of season that is NOT a part of the four seasons of India.

A
The southeast monsoon season
B
The southwest monsoon season
C
The hot weather season
D
The cold weather season

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The India Meteorological Department recognizes four distinct seasons, including the southwest monsoon and the retreating (northeast) monsoon. The 'southeast monsoon' is not a recognized season in India's meteorological cycle.
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The highly viscous, mechanically-weak and ductile region of Earth's upper mantle is called:

A
lithosphere
B
mesosphere
C
asthenosphere
D
exosphere

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The asthenosphere is the highly viscous, mechanically weak, and ductile region of the upper mantle lying just below the lithosphere. It plays a crucial role in tectonic plate movement.
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Which crops are benefitted from the temperate cyclones arising from the Mediterranean Sea that cause rainfall in Punjab?

A
Zaid crops
B
Cash crops
C
Rabi crops
D
Kharif crops

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The temperate cyclones, known as Western Disturbances, bring winter rainfall to northwestern India. This precipitation is highly beneficial for the winter-sown Rabi crops, particularly wheat.
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Geologically, which of the following physiographic divisions of India is supposed to be one of the most stable land blocks?

A
The Himalayas
B
The Northern Plains
C
The Peninsular Plateau
D
The Indian Desert

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Peninsular Plateau is formed from the ancient Gondwanaland and is composed of hard igneous and metamorphic rocks. This makes it geologically one of the oldest and most stable landmasses in India.
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The CPWD along with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways works for public infrastructure. What is the full form of CPWD?

A
Central Public Works Department
B
Central Projects and Works Department
C
Central Public Water Department
D
Central Planning and Works Department

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

CPWD stands for the Central Public Works Department, which is a premier central government authority in charge of public sector works in India.
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NALCO is an Indian government enterprise, dealing with which of the following minerals?

A
Copper
B
Iron
C
Bauxite
D
Mica

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

NALCO stands for National Aluminium Company Limited, a public sector enterprise that integrates operations in bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminium smelting.
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