11. In which of the following state, “Jowai” a famous hill station is located?
(A) Nagaland
(B) Assam
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Mizoram
Answer: C
12. India’s first National Centre for Marine Bio-diversity (NCMB) is located in:
(A) Bhavnagar
(B) Jamnagar
(C) Mumbai
(D) Pondicherry
Answer: B
13. The Gandhi Sagar Dam is built on which river in Madhya Pradesh?
(A) Narmada
(B) Chambal
(C) Son
(D) Tapti
Answer: B
14. As per seismic zoning map of Government of India, Jaitapur site falls within which among the following?
(A) Zone II
(B) Zone III
(C) Zone IV
(D) Zone V
Answer: B
15. Which of the following Indian States/UT has the maximum percentage of mangrove cover in the country?
(A) Gujarat
(B) West Bengal
(C) Andaman and Nicobar
(D) Orissa
Answer: B
16. Coral reefs in India are found only in limited locations along the mainland; despite India has a huge coast. Which among the following is most correct reason for that?
(A) Absence of shallow depths
(B) Frequent change in temperature
(C) Presence of major river systems
(D) Presence of Regular Shoreline
Answer: C
17. Which city of India stands on the banks of River Gomati?
(A) Lucknow
(B) Agra
(C) Ahmedabad
(D) Kolkata
Answer: A
18. In Mizoram, the settlement pattern is mostly of ‘linear type’ along the ridges, because?
(A) The valleys are cooler than the ridges
(B) Accessibility is easier on the ridge tops
(C) The ridges are cooler than the valleys
(D) The valleys are densely forested
Answer: A
19. Match List I with List II and select the Answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
(Agricultural products) (Foremost producer)
I. Cotton (A) Madhya Pradesh
II. Gram (B) Gujarat
III. Black pepper (C) West Bengal
IV. Pineapple (D) Kerala
Codes:
(A) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
(B) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
(C) I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C
(D) I-A, II-B, III-C, IV-D
Answer: A
20. Which of the following region is known as the Rahr of India?
(A) Mahanadi region
(B) Damodar Valley region
(C) Bundelkhand region
(D) Malwa region
Answer: B