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Wbcs preliminary (ind + wb geography) sectional test - Test Set 1

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  1. Question 1

    The Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet at which of the following hills?
    1. Cardamom Hills
    2. Anaimalai Hills
    3. Nilgiri Hills
    4. Palani Hills
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  2. Question 2

    The Valley of Kashmir is located between which of the following mountain ranges?
    1. Karakoram and Ladakh
    2. Zanskar and Pir Panjal
    3. Shiwalik and Lesser Himalaya
    4. Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal
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  3. Question 3

    Badland topography is an important characteristic of which region?
    1. Chambal Valley
    2. Sundarbans Delta
    3. Malwa Plateau
    4. Coastal Odisha
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  4. Question 4

    The Chota Nagpur Plateau is primarily composed of which types of rocks?
    1. Alluvial and laterite soils
    2. Basaltic lava and pumice
    3. Sedimentary limestone and shale
    4. Archaean rocks of granite and gneiss
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  5. Question 5

    Which of the following regions in India traditionally has two capitals?
    1. Himachal Pradesh
    2. Jammu & Kashmir
    3. Maharashtra
    4. Uttarakhand
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  6. Question 6

    Coastal Regulation Zones in India have been identified primarily on the basis of what?
    1. Coral reef presence
    2. Tidal height
    3. Distance from the equator
    4. Annual rainfall
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  7. Question 7

    The North Koel river is a tributary of which major river?
    1. Son
    2. Damodar
    3. Ganga
    4. Mahanadi
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  8. Question 8

    Which of the following dams is NOT meant for irrigation purposes?
    1. Bhakra Nangal
    2. Sivasamudram
    3. Hirakud
    4. Krishnarajasagara
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  9. Question 9

    Which is the first nuclear power station of India?
    1. Narora
    2. Rawatbhata
    3. Tarapur
    4. Kalpakkam
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  10. Question 10

    The Notaburu iron ore mines are located in which district?
    1. Mayurbhanj
    2. Singhbhum
    3. Keonjhar
    4. Bellary
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  11. Question 11

    Which state in India has the highest percentage of tank irrigation?
    1. Uttar Pradesh
    2. Punjab
    3. Tamil Nadu
    4. Gujarat
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  12. Question 12

    The Sal tree is an important type of which natural vegetation?
    1. Mangrove vegetation
    2. Tropical evergreen vegetation
    3. Deciduous vegetation
    4. Alpine vegetation
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  13. Question 13

    According to the 2011 Census, which is the second most populated district in India?
    1. Pune
    2. North 24 Parganas
    3. Thane
    4. Mumbai Suburban
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  14. Question 14

    Which coastal city in Gujarat is widely known as a massive ship-breaking yard?
    1. Kandla
    2. Surat
    3. Porbandar
    4. Alang
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  15. Question 15

    The south-eastern part of the Bengal delta is currently undergoing which geological process?
    1. Subsidence
    2. Upheaval
    3. Desertification
    4. Glaciation
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  16. Question 16

    'Andhis' are violent dust storms that typically occur in which state?
    1. Punjab
    2. Kerala
    3. West Bengal
    4. Assam
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  17. Question 17

    The Sariska Tiger Sanctuary is located in which district of Rajasthan?
    1. Jaipur
    2. Jodhpur
    3. Alwar
    4. Udaipur
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  18. Question 18

    What is the primary soil type found in the Bankura district of West Bengal?
    1. Alluvial soil
    2. Black soil
    3. Lateritic soil
    4. Peaty soil
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  19. Question 19

    The Kumari river is a major tributary of which river?
    1. Damodar
    2. Kangsabati
    3. Subarnarekha
    4. Rupnarayan
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  20. Question 20

    The city of Siliguri in West Bengal is situated on the banks of which river?
    1. Mahananda
    2. Teesta
    3. Torsa
    4. Jaldhaka
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  21. Question 21

    Which Indian state is currently the largest producer of Mica?
    1. Jharkhand
    2. Andhra Pradesh
    3. Rajasthan
    4. Odisha
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  22. Question 22

    The headquarters of the Southern Railway zone is located in which city?
    1. Bengaluru
    2. Kochi
    3. Thiruvananthapuram
    4. Chennai
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  23. Question 23

    Barren Island, the only confirmed active volcano in India, is situated in which water body?
    1. Gulf of Mannar
    2. Arabian Sea
    3. Gulf of Khambhat
    4. Andaman Sea
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  24. Question 24

    The highest peak of the Susunia hills is located in which district of West Bengal?
    1. Purulia
    2. Bankura
    3. Paschim Medinipur
    4. Birbhum
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  25. Question 25

    Which place in Meghalaya is globally famous for receiving the highest average annual rainfall?
    1. Mawsynram
    2. Cherrapunji
    3. Shillong
    4. Tura
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  26. Question 26

    In India the state with highest yield of Pulse (Dal) per hectare:
    1. Madhya Pradesh
    2. Rajasthan
    3. Gujarat
    4. Uttar Pradesh
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  27. Question 27

    The Rourkela, Iron and Steel Plant is located in —
    1. Coal mining area
    2. Iron ore mining area
    3. Region between coal and iron ore mining area
    4. Damodar Valley
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  28. Question 28

    Forests having no fee entry by people in India —
    1. National Park
    2. Wildlife Sanctuary
    3. Reserved Forest
    4. Protected Forest
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  29. Question 29

    Oceans Thermal Energy Conversion — process was used for energy production in India in
    1. Kolkata
    2. Haldia
    3. Madras/Chennai
    4. Paradwip
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  30. Question 30

    In the world, by cattle rearing, India ranks:
    1. first
    2. firth
    3. fourth
    4. seventh
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  31. Question 31

    The rainfall type that causes most deaths on Ladakh plateau —
    1. Frontal rain
    2. Hailstorm
    3. Cloud bursts
    4. Convectional rain
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  32. Question 32

    In India Aman rice is cultivated during:
    1. sown in S. W. Monsoon season and harvested in water.
    2. sown in S. W. Monsoon season and harvested at the end of the monsoon.
    3. sown in summer and harvested in the monsoon.
    4. sown in early summer and harvested at the end of the monsoon.
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  33. Question 33

    In India the centre for Coffee Research is:
    1. Munnar
    2. Kurnool
    3. Chikmagalore
    4. Mysuru
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  34. Question 34

    The Diamond Quadrilateral of India will connect:
    1. India’s four main megacities by superfast railway services.
    2. India’s four main port cities by superfast railway services.
    3. India’s four main airports by superfast cargo airplanes.
    4. India’s four main industrial cities by superfast roadways.
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  35. Question 35

    In India the food processing Industry is most developed in:
    1. West Bengal
    2. Gujarat
    3. Andhra Pradesh
    4. Haryana
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  36. Question 36

    The first cotton textile mill, in India was set up in:
    1. Kolkata — Ghusuri
    2. Kolkata — Sinthimore
    3. Nagpur
    4. Thane
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  37. Question 37

    The Eastern Himalaya of India is known for the fruit cultivation of:
    1. Indian Olives
    2. Oranges
    3. Lichis
    4. Mangoes
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  38. Question 38

    The two main industries in Haldia Industrial Region —
    1. Production of batteries and ship repairing
    2. Petroleum refinery and production of batteries
    3. Petroleum refinery and ship repairing
    4. Petroleum refinery and Chemical Fertilizers production
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  39. Question 39

    In India the first Paper Mill was set up in West Bengal at:
    1. Srirampur
    2. Bansberia
    3. Kulti
    4. Budge Budge
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  40. Question 40

    The first cotton textile mill, in India was set up in:
    1. 1820
    2. 1812
    3. 1840
    4. 1818
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  41. Question 41

    The Revolution related to increased production of eggs in India is —
    1. Silver
    2. Golden
    3. White
    4. Liquid
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  42. Question 42

    Meaning of Man - Land ratio is:
    1. the ratio between the total population and the actual utilization of land in a country.
    2. the ratio between total land and total population of a country.
    3. the ratio between the total plain land and mature population of a country.
    4. the ratio between total agricultural land total male population
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  43. Question 43

    The largest centre of Paper Industry in India —
    1. Ballarpur
    2. Salkia
    3. Nepanagar
    4. Nagpur
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  44. Question 44

    Population explosion took place in India during:
    1. 1921 — 1941
    2. 1901 — 1911
    3. 1971 — 1991
    4. 1961 — 1981
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  45. Question 45

    In Assam the Tea Research Centre is at:
    1. Guwahati
    2. Jorhat
    3. Tejpur
    4. Digboi
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  46. Question 46

    The word, ‘Biodiversity’ was coined by:
    1. Ernst Mayr
    2. W.G. Rosen
    3. Tansley
    4. Odum
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  47. Question 47

    In India the main textile fibre crop is:
    1. Jute
    2. Cotton
    3. Flax
    4. Til
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  48. Question 48

    In the service sector the most modern and developed economic activity is:
    1. Tertiary activity
    2. Quinary
    3. Quaternary
    4. Secondary
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  49. Question 49

    The main source of methane gas in India —
    1. Floriculture gardens
    2. Orchards
    3. Tea gardens
    4. Paddy fields
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  50. Question 50

    Financial instruments that generate proceeds for investment in environmentally sustainable projects are called
    1. Green bonds
    2. Nature bonds
    3. Low Emission bonds
    4. Environment bonds
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  51. Question 51

    Which of the following geological formations is considered the oldest in the state of West Bengal?
    1. Laterites of the Rarh region
    2. Darjeeling Gneiss
    3. Gondwana rocks of the Damodar Valley
    4. Deltaic alluvium of the Sundarbans
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  52. Question 52

    Consider the following mountain passes:
    1. Lipulekh,
    2. Niti,
    3. Thag La.

    Which of these are located in the state of Uttarakhand?
    1. Only 1 and 2
    2. 1, 2, and 3
    3. Only 2 and 3
    4. Only 1
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  53. Question 53

    According to the 2011 Census, arrange the following districts of West Bengal in strictly descending order of their literacy rates:

    1. Kolkata,
    2. Purba Medinipur,
    3. North 24 Parganas.
    1. 2, 1, 3
    2. 1, 2, 3
    3. 2, 3, 1
    4. 1, 3, 2
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  54. Question 54

    The 'Malanjkhand' region in Madhya Pradesh is famous for hosting the single largest reserve of which mineral in India?
    1. Bauxite
    2. Manganese
    3. Copper
    4. Iron Ore
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  55. Question 55

    Which of the following rivers of West Bengal does NOT originate from the Chota Nagpur Plateau?
    1. Kangsabati
    2. Jalangi
    3. Subarnarekha
    4. Damodar
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  56. Question 56

    In the context of the Indian monsoon mechanism, what is the primary role of the 'Somali Jet'?
    1. It causes the retreat of the monsoon over the Coromandel coast.
    2. It drives the winter rainfall in northwestern India.
    3. It triggers the formation of severe cyclones in the Bay of Bengal.
    4. It intensifies the strength of the South-West Monsoon winds.
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  57. Question 57

    Which tiny, uninhabited island in the Sundarbans was completely submerged by rising sea levels in 2010, resolving a long-standing territorial dispute between India and Bangladesh?
    1. New Moore Island
    2. Sagar Island
    3. Ghoramara Island
    4. Lothian Island
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  58. Question 58

    The economically significant 'Dharwar' geological rock system is primarily famous for containing which of the following?
    1. Major reserves of natural gas and petroleum.
    2. ast deposits of high-quality coal.
    3. Thick alluvial deposits suitable for intensive agriculture.
    4. Highly metalliferous ores like iron, gold, and manganese.
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  59. Question 59

    In the agricultural calendar of West Bengal, during which specific period is the 'Aman' rice crop predominantly sown and harvested?
    1. Sown in June-July and harvested in November-December.
    2. Sown in November-December and harvested in March-April.
    3. Sown in March-April and harvested in June-July.
    4. Sown in January-February and harvested in May-June.
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  60. Question 60

    Consider the following statements regarding 'Karewa' formations:

    1. They are thick lacustrine deposits.
    2. They are exclusively found in the Kashmir Himalayas.
    3. They are highly suitable for the cultivation of Zafran (saffron).

    Which of the statements are correct?
    1. Only 1 and 2
    2. Only 1 and 3
    3. Only 2 and 3
    4. 1, 2, and 3
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  61. Question 61

    Where was the first modern paper mill of India established in the year 1870?
    1. Ballygunge
    2. Serampore
    3. Titagarh
    4. Naihati
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  62. Question 62

    The 'Duncan Passage' is a maritime channel that geographically separates which two islands?
    1. Car Nicobar and Little Nicobar
    2. Minicoy and Maldives
    3. South Andaman and Little Andaman
    4. North Andaman and Middle Andaman
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  63. Question 63

    The 'Gorgaburu' peak is officially recognized as the highest geographical point of which hill range in West Bengal?
    1. Susunia Hills
    2. Singalila Range
    3. Ayodhya Hills
    4. Biharinath Hills
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  64. Question 64

    Which specific type of natural vegetation occupies the highest percentage of the total forest cover area in India?
    1. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests
    2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
    3. Tropical Evergreen Forests
    4. Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests
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  65. Question 65

    The Haldia dock complex in West Bengal was primarily constructed at the confluence of the Hooghly river and which other river?
    1. Rupnarayan
    2. Kangsabati
    3. Rasulpur
    4. Haldi
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  66. Question 66

    The 'Dhansiri' and 'Dikhow' rivers are prominent left-bank tributaries of which major Indian river system?
    1. Brahmaputra
    2. Godavari
    3. Ganga
    4. Mahanadi
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  67. Question 67

    According to the 2011 Census, which district in West Bengal recorded the absolute lowest sex ratio?
    1. Kolkata
    2. Purulia
    3. Malda
    4. Howrah
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  68. Question 68

    The unique floating islands known locally as 'Phumdis' are the most distinct geographical characteristic of which Indian lake?
    1. Chilika Lake
    2. Vembanad Lake
    3. Loktak Lake
    4. Pulicat Lake
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  69. Question 69

    The 'Eden Canal', one of the oldest irrigation networks in West Bengal, draws its water directly from which river?
    1. Mayurakshi
    2. Damodar
    3. Teesta
    4. Kangsabati
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  70. Question 70

    The state of Assam maintains an absolute global monopoly in the production of which specific geographical indication (GI) protected silk?
    1. Eri Silk
    2. Tasar Silk
    3. Mulberry Silk
    4. Muga Silk
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  71. Question 71

    The violent pre-monsoon thunderstorms in West Bengal, popularly known as 'Kal Baisakhi', typically originate from which geographical direction?
    1. South-West
    2. North-East
    3. North-West
    4. South-East
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  72. Question 72

    The prominent 'Palghat Gap' in the Western Ghats serves as a natural transport corridor between which two Indian states?
    1. Maharashtra and Gujarat
    2. Karnataka and Kerala
    3. Karnataka and Maharashtra
    4. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
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  73. Question 73

    The 'Raniganj' coalfield predominantly contains high-quality coal from which geological period?
    1. Tertiary
    2. Cretaceous
    3. Gondwana
    4. Quaternary
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  74. Question 74

    The 'Bhabar' belt, lying exactly parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks, is geographically characterized by which of the following features?
    1. Thick, marshy swamps with dense forest cover.
    2. Highly porous, pebble-studded plains where streams disappear.
    3. Extremely fertile, fine newer alluvium deposits.
    4. Extensive ravines and heavily gullied badlands.
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  75. Question 75

    The 'Singalila Ridge' acts as a massive natural geographical barrier separating West Bengal from which international neighboring country?
    1. Bhutan
    2. Bangladesh
    3. China
    4. Nepal
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  76. Question 76

    The Himalayas are formed of parallel fold ranges, of which the oldest range is
    1. the Siwalik Range
    2. the Lesser Himalayan Range
    3. the Great Himalayan Range
    4. the Dhaula Dhar Range
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  77. Question 77

    The 'Radcliffe Line' lies between:
    1. India and China
    2. India and Bangladesh
    3. India and Bhutan
    4. India and Pakistan
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  78. Question 78

    The western part of Teesta River in West Bengal is called
    1. Terai
    2. Duars
    3. Bagar
    4. Bhabar
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  79. Question 79

    Loktak lake is located in the state of
    1. Karnataka
    2. Arunachal Pradesh
    3. Manipur
    4. Bihar
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  80. Question 80

    Earliest fossil remains of archaic Homo sapiens has been found in
    1. Siwalik hills
    2. Narmada valley
    3. Nallamalai hills
    4. Chotanagpur Plateau
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  81. Question 81

    Andaman & Nicobar Islands are separated
    1. Nine degree Channel
    2. Ten degree Channel
    3. Eight degree Channel
    4. Seven degree Channel
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  82. Question 82

    Which state is known as the Molassis basin'?
    1. Bihar
    2. Rajasthan
    3. Mizoram
    4. Assam
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  83. Question 83

    Koel is a tributary of
    1. Son
    2. Chambal
    3. Yamuna
    4. Ganga
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  84. Question 84

    'Pongol' is the main festival of
    1. Tamilnadu
    2. Karnataka
    3. Kerala
    4. Andhra Pradesh
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  85. Question 85

    Which of the following districts of West Bengal has the highest child sex ratio in 2011?
    1. Darjeeling
    2. Howrah
    3. Kolkata
    4. Malda
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  86. Question 86

    Which one of the following dams is not meant for irrigation?
    1. Bhavani Sagar
    2. Sivasamudram
    3. Krishnaraja Sagar
    4. Bhakra Nangal
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  87. Question 87

    Kumari river is a tributary of
    1. Mahanadi
    2. Damodar
    3. Kansabati
    4. Ajoy
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  88. Question 88

    'Peaty' soils of Kerala is known as
    1. Reh
    2. Kari
    3. Kallar
    4. Thur
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  89. Question 89

    Which one of the following is the highest peak of South Bengal?
    1. Sandakphu
    2. Gorgaburu
    3. Pareshnath
    4. Biharinath
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  90. Question 90

    The Kasai and Keleghai rivers join to form
    1. the Rupnarayan river
    2. the Haldi river
    3. the Subarnarekha river
    4. the Damodar river
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  91. Question 91

    The Sariska Tiger Sanctuary is located at
    1. Bharatpur
    2. Alwar
    3. Darrah
    4. Puskar
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  92. Question 92

    Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
    1. NH-2-Delhi-Kolkata
    2. NH-35-Barasat-Bangoan
    3. NH-41-Kolaghat-Haldia
    4. NH-34-Sevak-Gangtok
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  93. Question 93

    The Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet at
    1. Cardamom Hills
    2. Palani Hills
    3. Nilgiri Hills
    4. Annamalai Hills
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  94. Question 94

    Which of the following are the right bank tributaries to Ganga?
    1. Yamuna, Chambal and Son
    2. Yamuna, Son and Damodar
    3. Yamuna, Gandak and Son
    4. Yamuna, Chambal and Damodar
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  95. Question 95

    Which one of the following states, Dulhasti Hydroelectric power project is located?
    1. Uttarakhand
    2. Jammu & Kashmir
    3. Himachal Pradesh
    4. Sikkim
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  96. Question 96

    Notuburu iron ore mines are located in
    1. Singhbhum District
    2. Mayurbhanj District
    3. B Durg Districtaster District
    4. Durg District
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  97. Question 97

    Alakananda and Bhagirathi rivers make confluence at
    1. Dev Prayag
    2. Kama Prayag
    3. Rudra Prayag
    4. Vishnu Prayag
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  98. Question 98

    'Loringa' mangrove is located in
    1. Gujarat
    2. Kerala
    3. Odisha
    4. Andhra Pradesh
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  99. Question 99

    Mettur dam is built on…………..river
    1. Mahanadi
    2. Godavari
    3. Krishna
    4. Cauvery
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  100. Question 100

    How many districts are there in West Bengal?
    1. 20
    2. 19
    3. 23
    4. 25
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  101. Question 101

    What is the southernmost point of the India?
    1. Indira Point
    2. Point Calimere
    3. Cape Comorin
    4. Kanyakumari
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  102. Question 102

    Which is the highest mountain peak in West Bengal?
    1. Phalut
    2. Tiger Hill
    3. Sabargram
    4. Sandakphu
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  103. Question 103

    Which river is historically known as the "Sorrow of Bengal"?
    1. Subarnarekha
    2. Damodar
    3. Hooghly
    4. Teesta
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  104. Question 104

    Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
    1. Andhra Pradesh
    2. Maharashtra
    3. Gujarat
    4. Tamil Nadu
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  105. Question 105

    Where is the oldest operational oil refinery in India located?
    1. Digboi
    2. Jamnagar
    3. Barauni
    4. Haldia
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  106. Question 106

    The Standard Meridian of India (82.5° E) passes through which city?
    1. Jaipur
    2. Bhopal
    3. Ranchi
    4. Mirzapur
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  107. Question 107

    Kaziranga National Park is globally famous for the conservation of which animal?
    1. Asiatic Lion
    2. Royal Bengal Tiger
    3. One-horned Rhinoceros
    4. Snow Leopard
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  108. Question 108

    Which is the largest state in India in terms of total geographical area?
    1. Rajasthan
    2. Madhya Pradesh
    3. Maharashtra
    4. Uttar Pradesh
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  109. Question 109

    Which Indian city is popularly known as the "Silicon Valley of India"?
    1. Chennai
    2. Hyderabad
    3. Bengaluru
    4. Pune
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  110. Question 110

    Which is the longest river in Peninsular India?
    1. Krishna
    2. Narmada
    3. Godavari
    4. Cauvery
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  111. Question 111

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states in India?
    1. 6
    2. 7
    3. 8
    4. 9
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  112. Question 112

    What is the new, fertile alluvial soil found in the Northern Plains called?
    1. Khadar
    2. Bangar
    3. Regur
    4. Terai
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  113. Question 113

    Which Indian state is famously known as the "Spice Garden of India"?
    1. Assam
    2. Karnataka
    3. Kerala
    4. Tamil Nadu
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  114. Question 114

    Which is the longest National Highway in India?
    1. NH 27
    2. NH 48
    3. NH 44
    4. NH 16
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  115. Question 115

    Which Indian state is the largest producer of tea?
    1. Kerala
    2. Assam
    3. Tamil Nadu
    4. West Bengal
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  116. Question 116

    Which river is famously known as the "Sorrow of Bihar"?
    1. Kosi
    2. Gandak
    3. Son
    4. Ghaghara
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  117. Question 117

    The Bhakra Nangal Dam is constructed across which river?
    1. Ravi
    2. Beas
    3. Chenab
    4. Sutlej
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  118. Question 118

    Which is the smallest state in India by its total geographical area?
    1. Sikkim
    2. Tripura
    3. Mizoram
    4. Goa
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  119. Question 119

    What is the capital city of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?
    1. Port Blair
    2. Kavaratti
    3. Daman
    4. Silvassa
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  120. Question 120

    Which district in West Bengal is world-famous for its terracotta temples?
    1. Purulia
    2. Hooghly
    3. Murshidabad
    4. Bankura
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  121. Question 121

    Which Indian city is widely known as the "Pink City"?
    1. Jodhpur
    2. Udaipur
    3. Jaipur
    4. Bikaner
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  122. Question 122

    Which state shares its international borders with Nepal, Bhutan, and China?
    1. Sikkim
    2. Arunachal Pradesh
    3. Uttarakhand
    4. West Bengal
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  123. Question 123

    The Majuli Island, the largest river island in the world, is located on which river?
    1. Ganga
    2. Godavari
    3. Indus
    4. Brahmaputra
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  124. Question 124

    Which imaginary line divides India into almost two equal halves?
    1. Equator
    2. Tropic of Cancer
    3. Tropic of Capricorn
    4. Prime Meridian
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  125. Question 125

    The famous hill station of Darjeeling is famous worldwide for the production of what?
    1. Coffee
    2. Jute
    3. Tea
    4. Silk
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  126. Question 126

    Which of the following high-altitude passes connects the Lahaul Valley with the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh?
    1. Rohtang Pass
    2. Kunzum Pass
    3. Bara Lacha La
    4. Shipki La
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  127. Question 127

    Which major geological fault line physically separates the Meghalaya Plateau from the main Indian Peninsular Plateau?
    1. Main Boundary Thrust
    2. Great Boundary Fault
    3. Himalayan Frontal Fault
    4. Malda Fault
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  128. Question 128

    According to Koeppen’s climate classification system, the Coromandel Coast of India falls under which specific climate type?
    1. Amw
    2. Cwg
    3. As
    4. BShw
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  129. Question 129

    The Tummalapalle mine, which was recently confirmed to host one of the largest reserves in the world, is famous for which mineral?
    1. Thorium
    2. Uranium
    3. Lithium
    4. Bauxite
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  130. Question 130

    Which antecedent Himalayan river forms a dramatic and deep gorge by cutting directly across the Pir Panjal range?
    1. Jhelum
    2. Chenab
    3. Sutlej
    4. Beas
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  131. Question 131

    According to the 2011 Census, which district of West Bengal uniquely recorded a negative decadal population growth rate?
    1. Purulia
    2. Kolkata
    3. Hooghly
    4. Dakshin Dinajpur
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  132. Question 132

    National Waterway 4 (NW-4) primarily utilizes the navigable stretches of which two major river systems?
    1. Narmada and Tapti
    2. Godavari and Krishna
    3. Mahanadi and Brahmani
    4. Ganga and Brahmaputra
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  133. Question 133

    The 'Bakra' and 'Ramnagar' collieries are geologically associated with which major coalfield region in West Bengal?
    1. Raniganj
    2. Barjora
    3. Mejia
    4. Birbhum
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  134. Question 134

    The 'Phawngpui' Blue Mountain National Park is geographically located in which northeastern Indian state?
    1. Nagaland
    2. Meghalaya
    3. Mizoram
    4. Tripura
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  135. Question 135

    What is the primary purpose of the traditional 'Zabo' or 'Ruza' system of farming practiced in India?
    1. Slash and burn cultivation in dense forests.
    2. Water harvesting and management for terrace rice cultivation.
    3. Intensive commercial rearing of silkworms.
    4. Deep-water fishing in perennial oxbow lakes.
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  136. Question 136

    The remote 'Pedong' and 'Reshi' valleys are geographically located in which specific district of West Bengal?
    1. Darjeeling
    2. Jalpaiguri
    3. Kalimpong
    4. Alipurduar
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  137. Question 137

    The 'Saddle Peak', which is the highest geographical point in the entire Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, is located on which specific island?
    1. North Andaman
    2. Middle Andaman
    3. Little Andaman
    4. South Andaman
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  138. Question 138

    Which specific soil type in the Northern Plains is highly characterized by the heavy presence of calcareous 'Kankar' nodules in its lower horizons?
    1. Khadar
    2. Bhabar
    3. Bangar
    4. Terai
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  139. Question 139

    The Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project, which has been a major subject of geopolitical dispute, is located on a tributary of which river?
    1. Indus
    2. Jhelum
    3. Chenab
    4. Ravi
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  140. Question 140

    Which major Indian seaport is naturally protected from intense sea storms by a massive solid rock promontory known as the 'Dolphin's Nose'?
    1. Mormugao
    2. Paradip
    3. Ennore
    4. Visakhapatnam
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  141. Question 141

    The 'Toto', recognized as one of the most primitive and isolated tribal communities in India, reside primarily in which district of West Bengal?
    1. Purulia
    2. Alipurduar
    3. Bankura
    4. Jhargram
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  142. Question 142

    The 'Sir Creek' is a highly disputed 96-kilometer-long maritime boundary estuary separating the Indian state of Gujarat from which specific Pakistani province?
    1. Balochistan
    2. Punjab
    3. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    4. Sindh
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  143. Question 143

    In the traditional agricultural cycle of Eastern India, what is the 'Boro' variety of rice primarily characterized as?
    1. A monsoon crop sown in June and harvested in autumn.
    2. A winter crop sown in December and harvested in summer.
    3. A highly drought-resistant dryland crop.
    4. A deep-water floating rice grown exclusively in floodplains.
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  144. Question 144

    The river 'Shilabati' and the river 'Dwarakeswar' join together geographically to form which major river in West Bengal?
    1. Haldi
    2. Kangsabati
    3. Rupnarayan
    4. Ajay
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  145. Question 145

    Where is the official administrative headquarters of the South Western Railway (SWR) zone situated?
    1. Secunderabad
    2. Bengaluru
    3. Mysuru
    4. Hubballi
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  146. Question 146

    Which specific Biosphere Reserve in India spans directly across the rugged terrain of the Anuppur, Dindori, and Bilaspur districts?
    1. Simlipal
    2. Achanakmar-Amarkantak
    3. Pachmarhi
    4. Panna
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  147. Question 147

    The 'Midnapore Canal', one of the absolute oldest irrigation systems in West Bengal constructed in 1889, draws its water primarily from which river?
    1. Damodar
    2. Kangsabati
    3. Subarnarekha
    4. Rupnarayan
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  148. Question 148

    The 'Kakrapar' Atomic Power Station, currently operating with indigenously built pressurized heavy water reactors (PHWRs), is located in which Indian state?
    1. Maharashtra
    2. Gujarat
    3. Karnataka
    4. Rajasthan
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  149. Question 149

    The spectacular 'Chitrakote' Falls, which is often proudly referred to as the Niagara Falls of India, is located on which river?
    1. Indravati
    2. Sharavati
    3. Narmada
    4. Kaveri
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  150. Question 150

    The historic architectural ruins of 'Gour' and 'Pandua' are geographically located in which specific physiographic division of West Bengal?
    1. Barind Tract
    2. Rarh Region
    3. Active Delta
    4. Diara Plain
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  151. Question 151

    Which of the following is an entirely artificial and the oldest operational major port situated on the east coast of India?
    1. Paradip Port
    2. Visakhapatnam Port
    3. Chennai Port
    4. Haldia Port
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  152. Question 152

    Which specific district in West Bengal is the producer of fire clay and china clay?
    1. Purba Bardhaman
    2. Bankura
    3. Birbhum
    4. Purulia
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  153. Question 153

    The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is geographically spread across which states?
    1. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa
    2. Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
    3. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala
    4. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana
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  154. Question 154

    What is the name of the highest railway station in India?
    1. Manali
    2. Darjeeling
    3. J&K
    4. Ghum
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  155. Question 155

    Which type of soil erosion is most predominantly observed in the Chambal valley region?
    1. Splash erosion
    2. Gully erosion
    3. Sheet erosion
    4. Wind erosion
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  156. Question 156

    The major industrial city of Durgapur in West Bengal is situated directly on the banks of which river?
    1. Hooghly
    2. Ajay
    3. Rupnarayan
    4. Damodar
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  157. Question 157

    On a climatological map, what do we call the lines that join geographical places experiencing an equal amount of rainfall?
    1. Isohyets
    2. Isotherms
    3. Isobars
    4. Isohels
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  158. Question 158

    The massive Hirakud Dam is built across which river?
    1. Godavari
    2. Mahanadi
    3. Krishna
    4. Cauvery
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  159. Question 159

    Where is the headquarters of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) zone located?
    1. Kolkata
    2. Visakhapatnam
    3. Chennai
    4. Bhubaneswar
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  160. Question 160

    The 'Yellow Revolution' in the Indian agricultural sector is directly associated with a massive boost in the production of what?
    1. Poultry
    2. Pulses
    3. Jute
    4. Oilseeds
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  161. Question 161

    The river Teesta visually divides the northern part of West Bengal into which two distinct geographical regions?
    1. Barind and Diara
    2. Rarh and Bagri
    3. Terai and Dooars
    4. Bhabar and Khadar
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  162. Question 162

    Which prominent maritime channel geographically separates the Lakshadweep islands of India from the Maldives?
    1. Eight Degree Channel
    2. Ten Degree Channel
    3. Nine Degree Channel
    4. Duncan Passage
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  163. Question 163

    The 'MacMahon Line' marks the internationally recognized boundary between India and ______________.
    1. Pakistan
    2. Myanmar
    3. Nepal
    4. China
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  164. Question 164

    The famous 'Sundari' trees of the Sundarbans belong to which specific classification of forest vegetation?
    1. Tropical Deciduous
    2. Mangrove
    3. Montane Temperate
    4. Tropical Evergreen
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  165. Question 165

    According to the 2011 Census, which Indian state holds the record for having the lowest population density?
    1. Arunachal Pradesh
    2. Mizoram
    3. Sikkim
    4. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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  166. Question 166

    Which mountain range acts as a natural geographical divide between the Narmada and Tapti rivers?
    1. Vindhya Range
    2. Aravalli Range
    3. Satpura Range
    4. Ajanta Range
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  167. Question 167

    The retreating southwest monsoon brings maximum rainfall to ____________.
    1. Malabar Coast
    2. Konkan Coast
    3. Utkal Coast
    4. Coromandel Coast
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  168. Question 168

    Which major tributary of the Ganga river originates from the Amarkantak plateau?
    1. Yamuna
    2. Son
    3. Gandak
    4. Kosi
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  169. Question 169

    Which soil type is considered the most highly suitable for the cultivation of cotton in India?
    1. Alluvial Soil
    2. Black Soil
    3. Red Soil
    4. Laterite Soil
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  170. Question 170

    The golden quadrilateral highway network and the North-South corridor intersect at?
    1. Nagpur
    2. Kanpur
    3. Jhansi
    4. Bhopal
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  171. Question 171

    Which important wetland in West Bengal was officially designated as a Ramsar site in the year 2002?
    1. Sundarbans Wetland
    2. East Kolkata Wetlands
    3. Santragachi Jheel
    4. Rasikbeel
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  172. Question 172

    National Waterway 1 (NW-1) is a major inland water transport route connecting which two locations?
    1. Allahabad (Prayagraj) and Haldia
    2. Sadiya and Dhubri
    3. Kollam and Kottapuram
    4. Kakinada and Puducherry
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  173. Question 173

    The famous 'Khetri' belt is primarily known for the mining of which mineral?
    1. Bauxite
    2. Iron ore
    3. Mica
    4. Copper
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  174. Question 174

    Where was the first successful modern cotton textile mill established in India in 1854?
    1. Surat
    2. Bombay
    3. Ahmedabad
    4. Kanpur
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  175. Question 175

    In terms of total annual jute production, which Indian state consistently holds the first rank?
    1. Bihar
    2. Assam
    3. Odisha
    4. West Bengal
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  176. Question 176

    Which is the highest peak of the Aravalli Range?
    1. Dhupgarh
    2. Mahendragiri
    3. Kalsubai
    4. Guru Shikhar
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  177. Question 177

    Which river in India passes through the "Marble Rocks" near Jabalpur?
    1. Tapi
    2. Betwa
    3. Narmada
    4. Son
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  178. Question 178

    Through which of the following states does the Indian Standard Meridian (82°30' E) NOT pass?
    1. Uttar Pradesh
    2. Chhattisgarh
    3. Telangana
    4. Odisha
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  179. Question 179

    Which Himalayan pass connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh?
    1. Rohtang Pass
    2. Lipulekh Pass
    3. Shipki La
    4. Nathu La
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  180. Question 180

    Which of the following rivers is a right-bank tributary of the Ganga?
    1. Gandak
    2. Ghaghara
    3. Son
    4. Kosi
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  181. Question 181

    The "Ten Degree Channel" separates which of the following?
    1. India and Sri Lanka
    2. Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands
    3. Lakshadweep and Maldives
    4. North Andaman and South Andaman
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  182. Question 182

    Which state in India is the largest producer of bauxite?
    1. Jharkhand
    2. Odisha
    3. Gujarat
    4. Maharashtra
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  183. Question 183

    What is the local name given to the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and Karnataka?
    1. Nilgiri
    2. Sahyadri
    3. Cardamom Hills
    4. Anaimalai
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  184. Question 184

    Which is the largest river island in the world, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam?
    1. Sagar Island
    2. Majuli
    3. Munroe Island
    4. Pamban Island
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  185. Question 185

    In which state is the Kunchikal Falls, the highest tiered waterfall in India, located?
    1. Kerala
    2. Tamil Nadu
    3. Meghalaya
    4. Karnataka
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  186. Question 186

    Which Indian state shares its borders with the maximum number of other states?
    1. Madhya Pradesh
    2. Assam
    3. Uttar Pradesh
    4. Rajasthan
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  187. Question 187

    The "Palk Strait" separates India from which neighboring country?
    1. Maldives
    2. Bangladesh
    3. Sri Lanka
    4. Myanmar
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  188. Question 188

    Which type of soil is most widely distributed across the northern plains of India?
    1. Black Soil
    2. Red Soil
    3. Alluvial Soil
    4. Laterite Soil
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  189. Question 189

    Kaziranga National Park in Assam is most famous for the conservation of which animal?
    1. Asiatic Lion
    2. Snow Leopard
    3. Royal Bengal Tiger
    4. One-horned Rhinoceros
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  190. Question 190

    The "Loo" is a characteristic seasonal wind of which region in India?
    1. Coastal Andhra
    2. North-Western Plains
    3. Malabar Coast
    4. Brahmaputra Valley
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  191. Question 191

    Which is the second highest peak of West Bengal, located in the Singalila Ridge?
    1. Falut
    2. Sandakphu
    3. Tonglu
    4. Sabargram
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  192. Question 192

    The Tista river, known as the "Lifeline of North Bengal", originates from which glacier?
    1. Zemu Glacier
    2. Pindari Glacier
    3. Gangotri Glacier
    4. Siachen Glacier
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  193. Question 193

    Which district of West Bengal has the highest population density according to the 2011 Census?
    1. North 24 Parganas
    2. Howrah
    3. Kolkata
    4. South 24 Parganas
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  194. Question 194

    Jaldapara National Park, famous for its rhino population, is located in which district of West Bengal?
    1. Darjeeling
    2. Jalpaiguri
    3. Alipurduar
    4. Cooch Behar
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  195. Question 195

    What is the name of the boundary that separates the Earth's Crust from the Mantle?
    1. Gutenberg Discontinuity
    2. Mohorovicic Discontinuity
    3. Conrad Discontinuity
    4. Lehmann Discontinuity
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  196. Question 196

    Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the Ozone layer that protects us from UV radiation?
    1. Troposphere
    2. Stratosphere
    3. Mesosphere
    4. Exosphere
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  197. Question 197

    The "Great Barrier Reef," the world's largest coral reef system, is located off the coast of which country?
    1. Australia
    2. Indonesia
    3. Brazil
    4. Philippines
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  198. Question 198

    Which Indian state is the largest producer of coffee?
    1. Kerala
    2. Tamil Nadu
    3. Karnataka
    4. Andhra Pradesh
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  199. Question 199

    According to the 2011 Census, which state recorded the highest literacy rate in India?
    1. Mizoram
    2. Kerala
    3. Goa
    4. Tripura
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  200. Question 200

    Tarapur Atomic Power Station, the first commercial nuclear power station in India, is located in which state?
    1. Gujarat
    2. Rajasthan
    3. Maharashtra
    4. Tamil Nadu
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  201. Question 201

    Which is the highest peak of the Nilgiri Hills in South India?
    1. Anamudi
    2. Doddabetta
    3. Mahabaleshwar
    4. Guru Shikhar
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  202. Question 202

    Which state in India has the longest mainland coastline?
    1. Andhra Pradesh
    2. Tamil Nadu
    3. Maharashtra
    4. Gujarat
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  203. Question 203

    The Zoji La pass connects which two geographical locations?
    1. Srinagar and Leh
    2. Shimla and Tibet
    3. Kalimpong and Lhasa
    4. Jammu and Srinagar
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  204. Question 204

    Which river is known as the 'Daughter of the Forest' and originates from the Amarkantak plateau?
    1. Tapi
    2. Godavari
    3. Narmada
    4. Krishna
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  205. Question 205

    Which channel separates the Maldives from the Minicoy Island of India?
    1. 10 Degree Channel
    2. 9 Degree Channel
    3. 8 Degree Channel
    4. Duncan Passage
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  206. Question 206

    What is the highest peak of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
    1. Mount Thullier
    2. Mount Harriet
    3. Saddle Peak
    4. Mount Diavolo
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  207. Question 207

    Which is the westernmost point of the Indian mainland?
    1. Indira Col
    2. Kibithu
    3. Guhar Moti
    4. Kanyakumari
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  208. Question 208

    Barren Island, India's only active volcano, is located in which sea?
    1. Arabian Sea
    2. Laccadive Sea
    3. Andaman Sea
    4. South China Sea
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  209. Question 209

    Which lake in India is the largest brackish water lagoon?
    1. Wular Lake
    2. Vembanad Lake
    3. Pulicat Lake
    4. Chilika Lake
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  210. Question 210

    The McMahon Line marks the international boundary between which two countries?
    1. India and Pakistan
    2. India and China
    3. India and Nepal
    4. India and Myanmar
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  211. Question 211

    Which Indian state has the highest percentage of its geographical area under forest cover?
    1. Madhya Pradesh
    2. Arunachal Pradesh
    3. Mizoram
    4. Chhattisgarh
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  212. Question 212

    On which river is the Tehri Dam, the highest dam in India, constructed?
    1. Sutlej
    2. Bhagirathi
    3. Beas
    4. Chenab
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  213. Question 213

    Which plateau is the oldest landmass of India and a part of Gondwanaland?
    1. Deccan Plateau
    2. Malwa Plateau
    3. Peninsular Plateau
    4. Chota Nagpur Plateau
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  214. Question 214

    Duncan Passage is located between which two island groups?
    1. South Andaman and Little Andaman
    2. Minicoy and Amindivi
    3. North Andaman and Middle Andaman
    4. Little Andaman and Car Nicobar
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  215. Question 215

    Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' due to its large size and length?
    1. Krishna
    2. Kaveri
    3. Godavari
    4. Mahanadi
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  216. Question 216

    Which is the highest peak in the state of West Bengal?
    1. Sandakphu
    2. Tiger Hill
    3. Sabargram
    4. Falut
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  217. Question 217

    According to the 2011 Census, which district of West Bengal has the lowest literacy rate?
    1. Purulia
    2. Maldah
    3. Uttar Dinajpur
    4. Murshidabad
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  218. Question 218

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following districts of West Bengal?
    1. Hooghly
    2. Nadia
    3. Maldah
    4. Murshidabad
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  219. Question 219

    Which river was historically known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to frequent flooding?
    1. Teesta
    2. Damodar
    3. Rupnarayan
    4. Ajay
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  220. Question 220

    In which layer of the atmosphere is the Ionosphere located?
    1. Stratosphere
    2. Troposphere
    3. Thermosphere
    4. Mesosphere
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  221. Question 221

    What is the phenomenon where the percentage of solar radiation is reflected back into space by a planet?
    1. Insolation
    2. Albedo
    3. Convection
    4. Refraction
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  222. Question 222

    In which region of the world are the 'Roaring Forties' located?
    1. 40° N to 50° N Latitude
    2. The Equatorial Region
    3. The Arctic Circle
    4. 40° S to 50° S Latitude
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  223. Question 223

    Which Indian state is the largest producer of Jute according to current economic data?
    1. Bihar
    2. Assam
    3. West Bengal
    4. Odisha
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  224. Question 224

    Where is the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways?
    1. Guwahati
    2. Gorakhpur
    3. Maligaon
    4. Hajipur
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  225. Question 225

    According to the 2011 Census, which is the largest tribal group in India?
    1. Gond
    2. Bhil
    3. Santhal
    4. Munda
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  226. Question 226

    Which discontinuity separates the Outer Core from the Mantle of the Earth?
    1. Mohorovicic Discontinuity
    2. Gutenberg Discontinuity
    3. Lehmann Discontinuity
    4. Conrad Discontinuity
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  227. Question 227

    Which layer of the atmosphere contains the maximum concentration of water vapor and dust particles?
    1. Stratosphere
    2. Mesosphere
    3. Troposphere
    4. Exosphere
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  228. Question 228

    The Kuroshio Current is a warm ocean current found in which of the following oceans?
    1. North Atlantic Ocean
    2. Indian Ocean
    3. North Pacific Ocean
    4. South Atlantic Ocean
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  229. Question 229

    Which is the highest peak of the Eastern Ghats in India?
    1. Mahendragiri
    2. Jindhagada Peak
    3. Arma Konda
    4. Malayagiri
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  230. Question 230

    The river Krishna originates from which of the following places?
    1. Mahabaleshwar
    2. Trimbakeshwar
    3. Amarkantak
    4. Multai
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  231. Question 231

    Which type of soil is formed by the process of leaching in areas with high temperature and heavy rainfall?
    1. Black Soil
    2. Red Soil
    3. Laterite Soil
    4. Alluvial Soil
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  232. Question 232

    The Nathu La pass is located in which Indian state?
    1. Arunachal Pradesh
    2. Himachal Pradesh
    3. Uttarakhand
    4. Sikkim
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  233. Question 233

    The 'Nine Degree Channel' separates which two geographical entities?
    1. Car Nicobar and Great Nicobar
    2. Minicoy and the main Lakshadweep archipelago
    3. Little Andaman and South Andaman
    4. India and Sri Lanka
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  234. Question 234

    Loktak Lake, famous for its floating islands called 'Phumdis', is located in which state?
    1. Manipur
    2. Meghalaya
    3. Mizoram
    4. Nagaland
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  235. Question 235

    Which coastal plain lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea in the state of Kerala?
    1. Konkan Coast
    2. Coromandel Coast
    3. Malabar Coast
    4. Northern Circars
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  236. Question 236

    Which of the following is the largest tributary of the river Indus in India?
    1. Jhelum
    2. Chenab
    3. Ravi
    4. Beas
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  237. Question 237

    In which state is the Silent Valley National Park located?
    1. Tamil Nadu
    2. Karnataka
    3. Kerala
    4. Andhra Pradesh
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  238. Question 238

    The Indira Gandhi Canal, one of the largest canal systems in India, draws its water from which river?
    1. Sutlej
    2. Yamuna
    3. Luni
    4. Chambal
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  239. Question 239

    Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhya ranges?
    1. Deccan Plateau
    2. Malwa Plateau
    3. Chota Nagpur Plateau
    4. Shillong Plateau
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  240. Question 240

    What is the name of the largest glacier in the Karakoram range?
    1. Gangotri
    2. Zemu
    3. Pindari
    4. Siachen
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  241. Question 241

    The 'Radcliffe Line' serves as the international boundary between which two nations?
    1. India and China
    2. India and Pakistan
    3. India and Afghanistan
    4. India and Bangladesh
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  242. Question 242

    Which forest type in India is most widely distributed and covers the largest area?
    1. Tropical Evergreen Forests
    2. Tropical Deciduous Forests
    3. Montane Forests
    4. Mangrove Forests
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  243. Question 243

    On which river is the Jog Falls, one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India, located?
    1. Kaveri
    2. Netravati
    3. Sharavathi
    4. Tungabhadra
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  244. Question 244

    According to the 2011 Census, which Indian state has the lowest population density?
    1. Sikkim
    2. Arunachal Pradesh
    3. Mizoram
    4. Nagaland
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  245. Question 245

    Paradip, a major deep-water port of India, is located in which state?
    1. West Bengal
    2. Odisha
    3. Andhra Pradesh
    4. Tamil Nadu
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  246. Question 246

    Which Indian state is the largest producer of cotton?
    1. Punjab
    2. Maharashtra
    3. Gujarat
    4. Tamil Nadu
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  247. Question 247

    The 'Rarh' plain in West Bengal is situated between which two geographical features?
    1. The Chota Nagpur Plateau and the Ganges Delta
    2. The Bhagirathi river and the Bangladesh border
    3. The Himalayas and the Terai
    4. The Sundarbans and the Bay of Bengal
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  248. Question 248

    According to the 2011 Census, which district of West Bengal has the highest literacy rate?
    1. Kolkata
    2. North 24 Parganas
    3. Purba Medinipur
    4. Howrah
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  249. Question 249

    The Mahananda river originates from which place?
    1. Paglajhora Falls
    2. Darjeeling Hills
    3. Chumbi Valley
    4. Sikkim Himalayas
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  250. Question 250

    In which district of West Bengal is the Singalila National Park located?
    1. Kalimpong
    2. Jalpaiguri
    3. Darjeeling
    4. Alipurduar
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