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Which of the following lakes is located in Buldhana district of Maharashtra?

A
Chilika Lake
B
Lonar Lake
C
Wular Lake
D
Vembanad Lake

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Lonar Lake is a magnificent saline soda lake located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra. It was famously created by a massive meteorite impact during the Pleistocene Epoch.
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The Malwa Plateau is located in which of the following states?

A
Jharkhand
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Karnataka

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The historically and geographically significant Malwa Plateau encompasses large central portions of western Madhya Pradesh and parts of south-eastern Rajasthan. It forms a crucial part of the broader Central Highlands of India.
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The largest river system of Rajasthan is ……..

A
Luni
B
Ganga
C
Godavari
D
Krishna

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Luni River forms the largest and most critical river system in the arid landscape of Rajasthan. It originates in the Aravalli Range and serves as a vital water source before eventually dissipating into the Rann of Kutch.
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Sahel is an area in Africa that has lost a huge area of productive land in the last century due to excessive human activities and climate change. This area is a blaring example of .

A
failed Irrigation
B
endangering species
C
pollution
D
desertification

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Sahel region, lying just south of the Sahara Desert, has experienced severe degradation of its semi-arid land into barren desert. This environmental crisis is a textbook example of desertification driven by overgrazing, deforestation, and prolonged droughts.
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What is a small, shallow freshwater body with calm water called?

A
Lake
B
Pond
C
River
D
Lagoon

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A pond is naturally defined as a relatively small, shallow body of still freshwater where sunlight can often penetrate all the way to the bottom. Unlike rivers, ponds do not have an active, continuous flow of water.
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What is the purpose of the geo-portal 'Greening and Restoration of Wastelands with Agroforestry (GROW)' developed by NITI Aayog?

A
To monitor urban traffic
B
To map oceanic currents
C
To track endangered wildlife
D
To assess state-wise suitability for agroforestry

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

NITI Aayog developed the GROW initiative to scientifically evaluate and map the suitability of various degraded wastelands across India. Its primary goal is to promote ecological restoration through targeted agroforestry practices.
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Identify whether the following statements are true (𝑇) or false (𝐹) with respect to the weather conditions of a place and select the correct option. 1. Weather remains constant over long periods of time. 2. Weather describes the short-term state of the atmosphere. 3. Temperature and humidity are key elements of weather.

A
TTF
B
TTT
C
FTT
D
FFF

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Weather refers exclusively to the short-term, day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere, such as temperature and humidity, making statements two and three true. Because weather is highly dynamic and constantly changing, the first statement is false.
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What is the reason behind the Indian peninsular region not showing drastic change during winters and having a moderate temperature?

A
moderating Influence of the sea
B
moderating Influence of plateaus
C
moderating Influence of heavy monsoon
D
moderating Influence of dense human population

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Indian Peninsula is flanked by the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean. The high specific heat capacity of these immense water bodies regulates the coastal climate, preventing extreme temperature drops during the winter.
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The process of measuring various physical and chemical properties of the rocks and fluids within a wellbore is known as:

A
well logging
B
drilling
C
reservoir modelling
D
enhanced oil recovery techniques

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Well logging is a highly specialized practice in the oil and gas industry that involves lowering sophisticated instruments down a drilled wellbore. It meticulously records the physical and chemical properties of the surrounding geological formations.
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The Arabian Sea is connected to the Red Sea, through the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb and the Gulf of Aden, and the Persian Gulf via the .

A
Gulf of Mexico
B
Gulf of Oman
C
Gulf of Riga
D
Gulf of Alaska

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Gulf of Oman serves as a vital maritime corridor that seamlessly connects the open waters of the Arabian Sea to the strategically important Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz.
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