The Konkan Railway connects:

• Goa - Mangalore
• Roha - Mangalore
• Kanyakumari - Mangalore
• Kanyakumari - Mumbai
Correct Option: B  [ Roha - Mangalore ]

Remark:

Haldia refinery is located in:

• West Bengal
• Orissa
• Bihar
• Andra Pradesh
Correct Option: A  [ West Bengal ]

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 ]

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Inter-state water dispute regarding sharing of water has been taking place between :

• Karnataka - Tamilnadu
• Madhya Pradesh - and Orissa
• Uttar Pradesh - Maharastra
• Gujarat - Maharashtra
Correct Option: A  [ Karnataka - Tamilnadu ]

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The Andaman and Nicobar Island are submerged parts of mountain range called:

• Tien shan
• Pegu Yoma
• Ashaichin
• Arakan Yoma
Correct Option: D  [ Arakan Yoma ]

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Which of the following States of India has the largest forest cover ?

• Maharashtra
• Chhattisgarh
• Nagaland
• Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Option: D  [ Arunachal Pradesh ]

Remark:

Jog Fall is located in:

• Kerala
• Karnataka
• Tamil Nadu
• Orissa
Correct Option: B  [ Karnataka ]

Remark: Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River.

In soil, water that, is readily available to plant roots is:

• gravitational water
• capillary water
• hygroscopic water
• bound water
Correct Option: B  [ capillary water ]

Remark:

Jim Corbett National Park is famous for:

• Bird sanctuary
• Tiger sanctuary
• Deer sanctuary
• none of these
Correct Option: B  [ Tiger sanctuary ]

Remark:

Which of the following rivers flows between Vindhya and Satpura ranges?

• Mahanadi
• Tapi
• Narmada
• Chambal
Correct Option: C  [ Narmada ]

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