11.Which among the following matches is / are correct?
- Nakshi Kantha – Odisha
- I. Leather – Tamil Nadu
- Sujini Embroidery Work – Rajasthan
- Ilkal Sarees – Karnataka
- Aranmula Kannadi – Kerala
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2, 3 & 4
[B] 2, 4, 5
[C] 2, 3, 4, 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Answer: B [2, 4, 5]
Notes:
- Nakshi Kantha – West Bengal
- I. Leather – Tamil Nadu
- Sujini Embroidery Work – Bihar
- Ilkal Sarees – Karnataka
- Aranmula Kannadi – kerala
12.Consider the following GI Protected varieties of India and their respective states:
1. Navara Rice – Tamil Nadu
2. Kalanamak Rice – Uttar Pradesh
3. Pokkali Rice – Kerala
Which among the above matches is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: B [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Navara Rice also belongs to Kerala.
13. Consider the following pairs of GI protected rice varieties in India with states where they are found:
- Kalanamak Rice – Chhattisgarh
- Pokkali Rice – Tamil Nadu
- Kaipad Rice – Kerala
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: B [3 Only]
Notes:
Kalanamak rice is produced in Uttar Pradesh. It is well known for its aroma and distinct taste. It has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2013. Kaipad is unique coastal wetland rice. It is saline prone and is produced through naturally organic farming in Kerala. Pokkali Rice is again from Kerala.
14. Consider the following statements about festival Onam:
- It is a rice harvest celebration in Kerala
- Lord Vishnu is revered on this day
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Both are correct statements
15. Consider the following National Parks with states where they are located:
- Rani Jhansi Marine National Park – Madhya Pradesh
- Balpakram National Park – Karnataka
- Valley of Flowers National Park – Kerala
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 Only
[B] 1 & 3 Only
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] None
Answer: D [ None]
Notes:
Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal. It was founded in 1996, and covers 256.14 km². Balpakram National Park is a national park ranging from under 200 to over 800 meters above sea level, near the Garo Hills in Meghalaya. Valley of Flowers National Park is located in Uttarakhand.
16.With reference to Monazite, consider the following statements:
1. Monazite is India’s most abundantly available Rare Earth mineral
2. Monazite can be processed to extract nuclear fuels thorium and uranium
3. Monazite is found along the coasts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Answer: C [ Only 2]
17.Consider the following states:
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Odisha
Which of the above are known for coffee production?
[A] 1, 2 & 3 Only
[B] 2 & 3 Only
[C] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: D [ 1, 2, 3 & 4 ]
Notes:
Coffee production in India is mainly confined to hilly tracts of south India. Karnataka accounts for the highest coffee production with 71% followed by Kerala 21%, Tamil Nadu 5% and then followed by Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
18.Consider the following statements about national monuments of importance 1.In 2016 and 2017, 20 new monument were included in the list of sites of national importance. 2.In 2015, the Vishnu Temple in Nadavayal in Kerala was added tot he list. 3.Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have the highest number of ASI-maintained sites. Which one is not true ?
[A] 1 and 2
[B]
[C] 1 only
[D] 3 only
Answer: C [ 1 only ]
Notes:
In 2016 and 2017, no new monument was included in the list of sites of national importance. There were 3,686 centrally protected monuments under the ASI in the country; the number has now increased to 3,693.Uttar Pradesh (745), Karnataka (506) and Tamil Nadu (413) have the highest number of ASI-maintained sites.
19.Match the following:
A. Gonds 1. Central India
B. Eskimos 2. Canada
C. Lapps 3. Norway
D. Moplas 4. Kerala
The Answer is
A B C D
[A] 4 3 1 2
[B] 1 2 3 4
[C] 2 4 2 3
[D] 3 2 1 4
Answer: B [1 2 3 4]
Notes:
The Gonds are the tribal community mostly found in the Gond forests of the central India. Eskimos are the indigenous peoples who have traditionally inhabited in Canada and surrounding regions. The lapps are a small group of people, about 33,000 in all, widely scattered over four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. Moplas are from the Malabar region of Kerala.
20.With reference to Indian transport systems, consider the following statements:
1. Indian railways system is the largest in the world.
2. National Highways cater to 45 per cent of the total road transport demand.
3. Among the states, Kerala has the highest density of surface road.
4. National Highway No. 7 is the longest in the country.
Which of these statements are correct?
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 1 and 3
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 2 and 4
Answer: D [2 and 4]
Notes:
Indian railway is the fourth largest railway in the world after USA, Russia and China. National Highways is nearly 2% (1.96%) of total roads, but it carries nearly 40 – 45% of road traffic of India. Maharashtra has the highest density of the surface roads, not Kerala, National Highway No. 7 is the longest in the country which joins Varanasi to Kanyakumari.