Which among the following is the oldest mountain series in India?

• Satpura
• Nilgiris
• Vindhyas
• Aravali
Correct Option: D  [ Aravali ]

Remark: Aravali Mountains are situated in north western India. It's one of the oldest fold mountain ranges in the world and extends across the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat.

India is particularly poor in reserves of

• coal
• iron ore
• non-ferrous metals
• limestone
Correct Option: C  [ non-ferrous metals ]

Remark:

In India cotton is chiefly grown in:

• Panjab
• Madhya Pradesh
• Karnataka
• Maharashtra
Correct Option: D  [ Maharashtra ]

Remark:

Diego Garcia is the name of:

• a fresh water lake in central Asia
• an actress from Venezuala
• an island in the Indian Ocean
• a famous poet from Argentina
Correct Option: C  [ an island in the Indian Ocean ]

Remark:

Which of the following is the highest peak of Satpura Range ?

• Gurushikhar
• Dhupgarh
• Pachmarhi
• Mahendragiri
Correct Option: B  [ Dhupgarh ]

Remark:

Tuticorin, an important fishing harbour is situated along ________ coast.

• Malabar
• Coromondal
• Konkan
• Gulf of Kutch
Correct Option: B  [ Coromondal ]

Remark:

Lignite is a type of:

• Iron ore
• Copper
• Coal
• Limestone
Correct Option: C  [ Coal ]

Remark:

Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha often face natural disasters due to:

• Cyclones
• Earthquakes
• Landslides
• Tornadoes
Correct Option: A  [ Cyclones ]

Remark:

Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in

• Andhra Pradesh
• Tamil Nadu
• Kerala
• Karnataka
Correct Option: C  [ Kerala ]

Remark:

Highest Tobacco producing state in India:

• Bihar
• Andhra Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh
• Tamil Nadu
Correct Option: B  [ Andhra Pradesh ]

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