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One term for the continuous movement of water through the lithosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere is:

A
hydro equilibrium cycle
B
hydrological cycle
C
hydrostatical equilibrium
D
water circulation

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The hydrological cycle, more commonly known as the water cycle, scientifically describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
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Which of the following became a Union Territory of India in 2019?

A
Ladakh
B
Lakshadweep
C
Chandigarh
D
Jammu and Kashmir

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Following the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the former state was officially reconstituted into two separate Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
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Choose the correct statements about the islands of India.

A
b and c
B
a and b
C
a and d
D
c and d

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

India officially governs two major groups of islands: the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal, and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea.
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Which of the following is a tributary of river Indus?

A
Betwa
B
Lohit
C
Dibang
D
Shyok

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Shyok River is a crucial tributary of the Indus River system, flowing extensively through northern Ladakh before joining the Indus in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
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Which of the following rivers is joined by river Chambal from the south?

A
Kosi
B
Yamuna
C
Teesta
D
Ganga

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Chambal River flows northwards through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan before emptying into the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh as a major right-bank tributary.
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Which of the following is the longest river in Africa?

A
Lena River
B
Nile River
C
Amazon River
D
Congo River

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Nile River is historically recognized as the longest river in Africa and, arguably, the world, flowing northwards and emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Which of the following organisms can initiate ecological succession even in bare rocks?

A
Orchids
B
Aspergillums
C
Lily
D
Lichens

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Lichens are extraordinary pioneer species capable of surviving directly on bare rock, secreting acids that slowly break down the rock to begin the process of soil formation.
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How many major ports are there in India for maritime transportation?

A
Only a, b and c
B
Only a, c and d
C
a, b, c and d
D
Only b, c and d

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

India boasts an extensive coastline and officially maintains 12 major ports under the direct control of the Central Government, facilitating the vast majority of its international maritime trade.
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Identify a conventional source of energy from the following options.

A
Geothermal energy
B
Atomic energy
C
Cattle dung
D
Solar power

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Cattle dung, often shaped into cakes and dried, is a form of biomass that has been used as a traditional, conventional fuel for cooking and heating in rural India for centuries.
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Choose the correct statements about the Western Ghats. a. The height of the Western Ghats progressively increases from north to south.

A
b, c and d
B
a and b
C
a and c
D
Only c and d

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The elevation of the Western Ghats generally increases as you move southward, culminating in the Anamudi peak in Kerala, which is the highest point in peninsular India.
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