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Q 1 - Consider the following statements:

1. Pacific Ocean is the largest among all the oceans.

2. Atlantic Ocean has hardly any features like ‘troughs and trenches,’ which are common in the Pacific Ocean.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. Toda tribes are mainly concentrated in Parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

2. Toda tribes are agriculturists.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : A

Explanation

Toda is mainly pastoralists.

Q 3 - In which of the following years, FCI was established?

Answer : B

Explanation

The Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited (FCI) was established in 1961 to manage the Sindri and Nangal fertilizer factories.

Q 4 - In which of the following years, oil is discovered in India first time?

Answer : A

Explanation

The first time, oil in India was discovered in 1860 nearby Margherita (Upper Assam) by the Assam Railway and Trading Company.

Q 5 - The mean distance of the Earth from the Sun is …………………

A - 149.60 million kilometers

B - 150.60 million kilometers

C - 151.60 million kilometers

D - 148.60 million kilometers

Answer : A

Explanation

On July 3^rd, the Earth remains at the farthest position i.e. about 152.1 million kilometers; this position is known as ‘Aphelion.’ Around January 3rd, the Earth remains at the nearest point from the Sun i.e. about 147.1 million kilometers; this position is known as ‘Perihelion.’

Q 6 - Which of the following zones has/have been covered by Special Economic Zone?

1. Free Trade Zone

2. Export Processing Zone

3. Industrial Estates

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

Answer : D

Explanation

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a geographical region, which has special facilities along with the regulation authority; it has broad range of specific zone including Free Trade Zone (FTZ), Free Zone (FZ), Industrial Estates (IE), Export Processing Zone (EPZ), Free Ports, Urban Enterprise Zones, etc.

Q 7 - ‘Surma’ is a …

A - Tribe of Nagaland

B - Hill Station of Manipur

C - River flows in Bangladesh

D - A type of herbal

Answer : C

Explanation

Barak is a river that flows in Assam; however, once it enters Bangladesh, it is known as ‘Surma.’

Q 8 - Palkonda Hills is located in ……………

B - Chhattisgarh

C - Andhra Pradesh

Answer : C

Explanation

Located in Andhra Pradesh, Palkonda Hills is a popular tourists’ spot. The literal meaning of ‘Palkonda Hills’ is ‘milk-hills.’

Q 9 - Pressmud is used in ……………

B - Paper industry

D - Soil amendment

Answer : D

Explanation

Pressmud, one of the byproducts of sugar industry, is used in soil amendment.

Q 10 - What is the normal air pressure at sea level?

Answer : A

Explanation

The normal air pressure at sea level is measured as 76 centimeters or 1013.25 mb.

Q 11 - Kalgoorlie is known for …………………

Answer : C

Explanation

Located in Australia, Kalgoorlie is known for gold mining.

Q 12 - Which one of the following is the smallest religious group in India?

Answer : C

Explanation

Percentage of Zain followers in India is merely about 0.4%, which is the least among all the religious group.

Q 13 - The first probable date of arrival of monsoon in India is …

Answer : C

Explanation

The normal date of arrival monsoon in India is 1st of June. It is Malabar Coast (Kerala) that first evidences Indian Monsoon around 1st of June.

Q 14 - Which one of the following is known as ‘lighthouse of the Mediterranean?’

C - Mount Vesuvius

Answer : D

Explanation

Stromboli is located in the Mediterranean Sea.

Q 15 - Which one of the following is not a site of oil refineries?

Answer : D

Explanation

Located in Gujarat, Surat is not the site of oil refineries.

Q 16 - Orinoco region of Venezuela is known for ………………………

D - Beautiful Lake

Answer : A

Explanation

Venezuela is the largest oil producing and exporting country in South America.

Q 17 - Which one of the following is the major producer of Zinc in India?

B - Madhya Pradesh

Answer : C

Explanation

Rajasthan solely produces about 99 percent of the total Zinc production.

Q 18 - Which one of the following countries is a leading Date (Palm) producer?

C - Saudi Arabia

Answer : A

Explanation

Egypt is the largest Date (Palm) producer in the world, followed by Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria.

Q 19 - Parasnath Hills is located in ………………

B - Chhattisgarh

C - Andhra Pradesh

Answer : D

Explanation

Located in Jharkhand, Parasnath Hills is a religious center.

Q 20 - Which one of the following planets has the lowest average density?

Answer : D

Explanation

Saturn has the lowest average density among all the eight planets.

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