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Question 81 Discuss
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What is the name of the highest peak of Indian Garhwal Himalayas located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state?

A
Mukut Parbat
B
Hardeol
C
Trisul
D
Nanda Devi

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Nanda Devi is the highest mountain located entirely within the borders of India and stands as the majestic crown jewel of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand.
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Which of the following refers to the proper management of a natural resource to prevent its exploitation, destruction or degradation?

A
Protection
B
Degradation
C
Preservation
D
Conservation

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Resource conservation legally and scientifically involves the sustainable use and measured management of natural resources to ensure they are available for future generations.
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Atmospheric temperature does NOT depend on .

A
salinity of oceans
B
latitude
C
distance from sea
D
altitude

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

While latitude, altitude, and distance from the sea directly dictate the climatic temperature of any region, the salt concentration (salinity) of oceans has no direct impact on air temperature.
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The golden revolution in India related to the agriculture sector is referred to as:

A
cashew cultivation
B
coconut production
C
horticulture and honey
D
minerals

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Golden Revolution in India, spanning roughly between 1991 and 2003, saw an unprecedented surge in the production and export of horticultural crops and honey.
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Which of the following is NOT considered a method of conservation of natural resources?

A
Extraction
B
Recycling
C
Terrace farming
D
Afforestation

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Extraction generally involves removing, mining, or aggressively exploiting natural resources, which fundamentally opposes the sustainable principles of resource conservation.
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Which of the following are major coal fields in India?

A
Jhunjhunu and Alwar
B
Coimbatore and Madurai
C
Satara and Pune
D
Jharia and Raniganj

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Jharia in Jharkhand and Raniganj in West Bengal are famously two of the oldest, most extensive, and most heavily mined coalfields in the history of India.
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Which of the following is a mode of communication in itself, and it also regulates the use of other means of communication.

A
Television
B
Radio
C
Phone
D
Satellite

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Satellites facilitate direct communication (such as satellite phones) while also acting as the crucial backbone regulating and transmitting signals for global television, internet, and radio.
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Which group of oilfields among the following is located in Assam?

A
Mehsana and Nawagam
B
Ankaleshwar and Kalol
C
Kosamba and Lunej
D
Digboi and Naharkatiya

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Digboi in Assam proudly holds the historical distinction of being the birthplace of India's oil industry, hosting the country's first continually operating oil well.
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Sriharikota island is located in which of the following states?

A
West Bengal
B
Tamil Nadu
C
Odisha
D
Andhra Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Sriharikota is a prominent barrier island located off the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh, famously housing India's primary spaceport, the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
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Which of the following is NOT among the commercial sources of energy?

A
Petroleum
B
Electricity
C
Fuel wood
D
Hydropower

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Fuel wood is predominantly gathered for domestic subsistence in rural areas and is officially classified as a non-commercial energy source, unlike highly traded commodities like petroleum.
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