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Q71
The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because
  • A it is the older river of India
  • B of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers
  • C there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks
  • D its length is nearly the same as that of the river Ganges
Answer: Option B
Q72
The scarcity or crop failure of which of the following can cause a serious edible oil crisis in India?
  • A coconut
  • B Groundnut
  • C Linseed
  • D Mustard
Answer: Option B
Q73
The pennines (Europe), Appalachians (America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of
  • A old mountains
  • B young mountains
  • C fold mountains
  • D block mountains
Answer: Option A
Q74
Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India?     The decline in overseas market     Inadequately supply of raw jute     Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials Select the correct answer from the codes given below
  • A I and II
  • B I, II and III
  • C I and III
  • D II and III
Answer: Option A
Q75
Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades? Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies     Deforestation in the catchment areas of the rivers     Lack of marketing facilities Select the correct answer from the codes given below
  • A I, II and III
  • B I and II
  • C I and III
  • D II and III
Answer: Option C
Q76
Which State has the largest coastline in India?
  • A Gujarat
  • B Tamil Nadu
  • C Karnataka
  • D Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option A
Q77
Which of the following latitudes passes through India?
  • A Equator
  • B Arctic Circle
  • C Tropic of Capricorn
  • D Tropic of Cancer
Answer: Option D
Q78
India is the seventh largest country in the world and it covers a total area of approximately:
  • A 2700000 sq. km
  • B 3000000 sq. km
  • C 3200000 sq. km
  • D 3600000 sq. km
Answer: Option C
Q79
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following states in India? 1. Sikkim 2. Mizoram 3. Goa 4. Arunachal Pradesh
  • A 3, 1, 2, 4
  • B 1, 2, 3, 4
  • C 1, 2, 4, 3
  • D 1, 4, 2, 3
Answer: Option C
Q80
In which one of the following Islands of India is an active volcano found?
  • A Car Nicobar Island
  • B Nancowry Island
  • C Barren Island
  • D Maya Bunder Island
Answer: Option C
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