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1. In which state is the Singareni Mines located?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Odisha
[C] Telangana
[D] Maharashtra
Correct Answer: C [Telangana]
Notes:
The coal reserves of Singareni extend over a distance of 350 kilometers within the Pranahita region of the Godavari Valley in Telangana. The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is actively managing 18 opencast mines and 27 underground mines across four districts in Telangana.
2. Tadoba national park known for sheltering tiger, panther and bear is located in which state?
[A] Odisha
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] West Bengal
Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
In the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, Tadoba Andhari National Park currently provides a habitat for around 43 tigers. This reserve is one of the fifty officially designated tiger reserves in India and holds the distinction of being the largest and oldest national park in the state. The park’s name is derived from the local deity “Tadoba,” who is venerated by indigenous tribal groups, while “Andhari” pertains to the river that traverses the forested landscape.
3. The largest river of all the west flowing rivers of the peninsular India is:
[A] Narmada
[B] Tapti
[C] Godavari
[D] Krishna
Correct Answer: A [Narmada]
Notes:
Unlike the prominent eastward-flowing rivers of peninsular India, the Narmada and Tapi (Tapti) rivers exhibit a westward flow, running parallel to the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges. It is noteworthy that these rivers do not form deltas. The Narmada is acknowledged as the third longest river in peninsular India, with a total length of 1,312 kilometers.
4. Apatanis are the tribes found in which state?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Assam
Correct Answer: B [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Apatani, also referred to as Tanw, Apa, and Apa Tani, constitute a tribal community residing in the Ziro Valley, located within the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
5. Umiam Multipurpose Power Project is located in which state?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Mizoram
Correct Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Umiam Lake, commonly known as Barapani Lake, is a reservoir located in the hilly terrain approximately 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) to the north of Shillong, in the Indian state of Meghalaya. The lake was created in the early 1960s as a result of the damming of the Umiam River. Furthermore, the Umiam Multipurpose Power Project is situated within the state of Meghalaya.
6. The instrument which measures the intensity of solar radiation is called
[A] Energymeter
[B] Pyrheliometer
[C] Speedometer
[D] Hygrometer
Correct Answer: B [Pyrheliometer]
Notes:
The Pyrheliometer measures routine global solar radiation on a plane or level surface. It has a thermocouple junction-sensing element. The sensing element is coated with a highly stable carbon based non organic coating, which delivers excellent spectral absorption and long-term stability characteristics. The sensing element is housed under two concentric fitting glass domes.
7. Which of the following states is called ‘Spice Garden” of India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Assam
[D] Kashmir
Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala is commonly known as the spice garden of India, attributed to its wide variety of spices that are celebrated worldwide for their distinctive flavors. The districts of Idukki and Wayanad are particularly notable as the main areas for spice production in the state.
8. Rajiv Gandhi Environment Award is given for outstanding contribution to?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Wildlife conservation
[C] Neat technology and development
[D] Afforestation and conservation of waste land
Correct Answer: C [Neat technology and development]
Notes:
This accolade is presented to industrial entities that play a pivotal role in the advancement of novel technologies or the innovative enhancement of current technologies, as well as the implementation and utilization of clean technologies and practices that significantly mitigate or avert environmental pollution. The award comprises a monetary prize of two lakh rupees, along with a trophy and a citation.
9. Mahe and Yanam are the parts of the Union Territory of
[A] Puducherry
[B] Dadar Nagar Haveli
[C] Daman and Diu
[D] Chandigarh
Correct Answer: A [Puducherry]
Notes:
Puducherry is situated in the southern region of the Indian Peninsula. The territories of Puducherry district and Karaikal district are bordered by the state of Tamil Nadu, whereas Yanam district and Mahé district are surrounded by the states of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, respectively.
10. Which is the First Marine National Park of India?
[A] Bay of Bengal
[B] The Gulf of Kutch
[C] The Gulf of Khambhat
[D] Arabian Sea
Correct Answer: B [The Gulf of Kutch]
Notes:
India established its first Marine Wildlife Sanctuary and Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch in 1980 and 1982, respectively. This area consists of 42 tropical islands located along the northern coast of Jamnagar district and the southern coast of Kutch. In 1980, a section of 270 km² from Okha to Jodiya was designated as a Marine Sanctuary. Then, in 1982, a core area of 110 km² was designated as a Marine National Park under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 in India.
