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Which of the following is the third largest ocean in the world and is present on the southern side of Asia?

A
Bay of Bengal
B
Pacific Ocean
C
Southern Ocean
D
Indian Ocean

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Covering approximately 20% of the Earth's oceanic surface, the Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world. It is geographically bounded by Asia to the north, Africa to the west, and Australia to the east.
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Which of the following steps can be taken to mitigate landslides? A. Afforestation B. Deforestation C. Construction of retaining walls D. Mining

A
Only B and D
B
A and C
C
B, C and D
D
A and B

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Afforestation binds the soil with strong tree roots, while constructing retaining walls provides physical structural support to unstable slopes. Both are highly effective mitigation strategies to prevent devastating landslides.
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Identify the INCORRECT pair (railway zone and headquarters) from the following.

A
South-East Central Railway Zone - Bilaspur
B
North Western Railway Zone - Jaipur
C
South Western Railway Zone - Hubli
D
Central Railway Zone - Kolkata

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The headquarters of the Central Railway Zone is located at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, not in Kolkata. Kolkata serves as the headquarters for the Eastern and South Eastern Railway zones.
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It is hot outside. It is cloudy and raining most of the time. It is the month of June. Which season is it?

A
Winter
B
Summer
C
Monsoon
D
Spring

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In the Indian subcontinent, June typically marks the triumphant arrival of the southwest monsoon winds. This season is characterized by heavy cloud cover, high humidity, and widespread, continuous rainfall.
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Mango shower is a term used for .

A
winter showers
B
pre-monsoon showers
C
monsoon showers
D
post-monsoon showers

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Mango showers' is a colloquial term for the pre-monsoon rainfall that occurs in the late spring, primarily across Kerala and Karnataka. These showers are crucial because they help in the early ripening of local mango crops.
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Which months are known for the season of retreating monsoon in India?

A
March and April
B
October and November
C
May and June
D
January and February

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

By October and November, the prominent southwest monsoon winds begin to withdraw from the northern plains of India. This transitional period, marked by clearer skies and dropping temperatures, is meteorologically classified as the retreating monsoon season.
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Which of the following statements is true? A: The Earth is flat. B: The Sun revolves around the Earth. C: The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east. D: The Moon has its own light source.

A
A
B
D
C
C
D
B

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Earth consistently rotates on its axis from west to east, which is why the Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west. The other statements represent fundamental astronomical misconceptions.
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Which are the two major branches of the southwest monsoon in India?

A
The Himalayan Mountain branch and the Gulf of Mannar branch
B
The Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch
C
The Arabian Sea branch and the Tibetan plateau branch
D
The Tibetan plateau branch and the Bay of Bengal branch

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

As the moist southwest monsoon winds approach the southern tip of the Indian peninsula, they are naturally split by the topography into two massive currents: the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch.
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Which of the following places receives rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon?

A
Surat
B
Panaji
C
Kolkata
D
Ratnagiri

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Bay of Bengal branch of the southwest monsoon blows northwards, bringing substantial and early rainfall to eastern cities like Kolkata and northeastern states. In contrast, west coast cities like Surat and Panaji receive rain from the Arabian Sea branch.
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In which state is the 'Barauni' coal based power station located?

A
Assam
B
Bihar
C
Goa
D
Meghalaya

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Barauni Thermal Power Station is a major coal-based power plant situated in the Begusarai district of Bihar. It plays a significant role in supplying electricity to the eastern regions of India.
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