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The Great Indian desert/Thar desert is located on the western margin of which of the following mountain ranges?

A
Vindhya range
B
Aravalli range
C
Eastern ghats
D
Satpura range

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Thar Desert lies predominantly to the west and northwest of the ancient Aravalli Range, spreading extensively across the state of Rajasthan.
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Which of following gases are found in coal mines and marshy places?

A
Steam
B
Ozone
C
Nitrogen dioxide
D
Methane

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Methane is naturally produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in wetlands (marsh gas) and is often found trapped in coal seams, posing a dangerous explosion hazard in mines.
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Which of the following states of India receives initial rainfall by the Arabian Sea branch of monsoon?

A
Tamil Nadu
B
Mizoram
C
Kerala
D
Assam

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The southwest monsoon typically strikes the Malabar Coast of Kerala first, usually around the first week of June, marking the official onset of the monsoon season in India.
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Which of the following mountain peaks is located in the Karakoram Range?

A
Trishul
B
Nanda Devi
C
K 2
D
Kamet

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

K2, also recognized as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the second-highest mountain on Earth and serves as the highest and most prominent peak of the Karakoram Range.
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Identify the option that contains the correct sequence of Indian states in terms of decreasing average annual rainfall.

A
Haryana > Bihar > Rajasthan
B
Rajasthan > Assam > Bihar
C
Uttar Pradesh > Bihar > West Bengal
D
Assam > Bihar > Rajasthan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Assam receives intense rainfall from the monsoon, Bihar receives moderate annual rainfall, and Rajasthan receives the least due to its arid, desert-like geographic positioning.
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Which of the following is NOT an agro based industry?

A
Jute
B
Fertiliser
C
Sugar
D
Edible oil

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The fertiliser industry is heavily chemical-based, whereas jute, sugar, and edible oils directly utilize agricultural yields as their primary raw materials.
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Which of the following mountains of India is famous for tea and coffee production?

A
Nilgiri
B
Aravali
C
Himalaya
D
Vidhyanchal

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Nilgiri Hills in southern India provide the ideal altitude, temperate climate, and laterite soil conditions required for extensive and high-quality tea and coffee plantations.
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Which river originates from 'Rakshastal north-western tip' near Mansarovar?

A
Sutlej River
B
Narmada River
C
Ravi River
D
Tapti River

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Sutlej River originates in Lake Rakshastal in Tibet, located close to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, before flowing rapidly westward into India.
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Pipelines as a means of transport are looked after by the of the Government of India.

A
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
B
Ministry of Home Affairs
C
Ministry of Railways
D
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas holds the specific portfolio for overseeing the transportation of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and natural gas through pipelines across India.
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Identify the crop which is grown in Kharif cropping season in Northern States of India.

A
Mustard
B
Rice
C
Gram
D
Barley

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Rice is a fundamental Kharif crop that is extensively sown during the monsoon season in northern India, as it requires high temperatures and abundant water.
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