What is the characteristic feature of Narmada Valley?

• Volcanic origin
• Structural origin
• Glacial origin
• Aeolian origin
Correct Option: B  [ Structural origin ]

Remark:

Which of the following statements relating to Indian agriculture is/are correct ?
1. India has the World’s largest cropped area.
2. Cropping pattern is dominated by cereal crop.
3. The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small for several agricultural operations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option: D  [ 1, 2 and 3 ]

Remark:

India is regarded as a country with 'Demographic Dividend'. This is due to

• its high population in the age group below 15 years
• its high population in the age group of 15-64 years
• its high population in the age group above 65 years
• its high total population
Correct Option: B  [ its high population in the age group of 15-64 years ]

Remark:

Which is the habitat of Asiatic lions?

• The Sunderban Forest
• The Gir Forest
• The Nandankanan Forest
• The Jim Corbett Forest
Correct Option: B  [ The Gir Forest ]

Remark:

Which among the following spreads from Sasaram and Rohtas in Western Bihar to Chittaurgarh in Rajasthan ?

• Aravali System
• Cudappa System
• Dharwar System
• Vindhyan System
Correct Option: D  [ Vindhyan System ]

Remark:

In India temperate evergreen type of vegetation is found mostly in:

• Rajasthan and South Punjab
• Western Ghats and Assam
• Western Himalayas above 3500 m
• Eastern and Western Himalayas less than 3500 m.
Correct Option: C  [ Western Himalayas above 3500 m ]

Remark:

Through which one of the following Indian states the Tropic of Cancer does not pass?

• Tripura
• Manipur
• Gujarat
• Rajasthan
Correct Option: B  [ Manipur ]

Remark:

Where is Bokaro Steel Plant located ?

• Bihar
• Jharkhand
• Odisha
• M.P
Correct Option: B  [ Jharkhand ]

Remark:

Leaves of which of the following plants are not used for the rearing of silkworms?

• Mulberry
• Castor
• Oak
• Teak
Correct Option: B  [ Castor ]

Remark:

Which among the following countries is the largest tea producing country?

• Bangladesh
• India
• Japan
• Scotland
Correct Option: B  [ India ]

Remark: India is the second-largest tea-producing country in the world, following China.