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If wildlife sanctuaries are there to protect wild animals, then what do biosphere reserves protect?

A
Native trees and plants
B
Entire biodiversity of the area
C
Water animals of the area
D
Forests of the area

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Unlike specialized wildlife sanctuaries, a biosphere reserve is a broader conservation category meant to protect the entire ecosystem. This includes not just flora and fauna, but also the traditional lifestyles of indigenous people living in that area.
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What makes countries near the equator hotter than those which are away from the equator?

A
Areas near the equator receive direct and more sunlight.
B
The equator is near the earth's core.
C
The equator is a hot line.
D
Areas near the equator have more volcanoes.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Because of the Earth's spherical shape, regions at the equator receive sunlight almost directly from overhead year-round. This concentrated, direct solar radiation results in consistently higher global temperatures in those areas.
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What is the name of project undertaken by the Indian Government to conserve tigers when their population dwindled to very low numbers?

A
Wildlife Conservation Project
B
Predator Project
C
Animal Protection
D
Project Tiger

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Launched by the Government of India in 1973, Project Tiger is a large-scale, centrally sponsored ecological program. It was designed to ensure a viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats and prevent extinction.
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Soy milk is produced from:

A
cow
B
goat
C
buffalo
D
soyabeans

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Soy milk is a plant-based, non-dairy beverage. It is produced by soaking, grinding, and boiling soybeans with water to extract their highly nutritious liquid.
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How does the formation of igneous rocks occur?

A
Formation through compression
B
Formation through volcanic activity
C
Formation through weathering
D
Formation through sedimentation

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Igneous rocks are classified as primary rocks because they form directly from the cooling and solidification of molten rock material. This molten material is generated by volcanic activity in the form of magma below ground or lava above ground.
Question 156 Discuss
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Which of the following are NOT contents of soil?

A
Grains of stones
B
Bacteria and fungi
C
Minerals
D
Steroids

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

A healthy soil profile consists of minerals, organic matter, decaying organisms, living microbes (like bacteria and fungi), water, and air. Steroids are specific organic compounds found in biological organisms, not a standard geological soil component.
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Which of the following is NOT a major river basin in India?

A
Kalindi
B
Krishna
C
Tapi
D
Narmada

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Krishna, Tapi, and Narmada rivers form massive, distinct river basins that drain substantial portions of the Indian peninsula. In contrast, Kalindi is a relatively minor tributary and does not constitute a major national river basin.
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Which river has its source in the Western Ghats range of Karnataka state?

A
Kaveri
B
Kosi
C
Banas
D
Sarayu

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The sacred Kaveri River originates at Talakaveri, located in the Brahmagiri hills of the Western Ghats in Karnataka. From there, it flows eastwards through Tamil Nadu before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
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Which of the following is not a rock?

A
Quartz
B
Marble
C
Limestone
D
Granite

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Quartz is a naturally occurring crystalline mineral composed of silicon dioxide, whereas marble, limestone, and granite are classified as rocks. A rock is essentially a solid, naturally occurring aggregate of one or more minerals like quartz.
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Identify whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) and select the correct option. 1. The Thar desert is in eastern India. 2. The Himalayas are young fold mountains. 3. The Deccan plateau is of volcanic origin. 4. The Ganga flows into the Bay of Bengal.

A
TFFF
B
TTFF
C
FTTT
D
TTTF

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Thar Desert is located in northwestern India, making the first statement false. The other statements are geographically true: the Himalayas are young fold mountains, the Deccan plateau is composed of volcanic basalts, and the Ganga drains into the Bay of Bengal.
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