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Basic Facts about India

1)Consider the following statements:
1.Indian landmass gets an abundance of sunshine from the tropical
sun and splashing rains from the monsoon.
2. The Pygmalion point is the southernmost point of India .
Choose the correct code :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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• Answer : c
• Pygmalion point is also known as Indira point is located at 6degree
45minute north latitude .

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2) Consider the following statements :

1. The longitudinal difference between Saurasthra in west and
Arunachal Pradesh in east is about 60degree.
2. Rainfall , temperature and vegetation vary with latitude .
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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• Answer : b
• The longitudinal difference between Saurasthra in west and
Arunachal Pradesh in east is about 30degree.

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3) Consider the following statement:

1. The difference between the longest and the shortest day increases with
latitude.
2. The difference of longest and shortest day in Kerela is 45 minutes while
in Ladakh it is 4hours.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
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• Answer : c

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1. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of the country dividing it
into two latitudinal halves being about 15degree from either end.
2. The northern potion is nearly twice the area which lies to the south of it
.
Choose incorrect code :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
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• Answer : d

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1. Due to the geography , the culture of the India is totally similar to the
western civilisation and hence treated as temperate country .
2. Nepal and Bhutan form a definite realm of the South Asia which is often
referred to as the Indian Subcontinent .
Choose the correct code:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
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• Answer : b
• Due to the geography , the culture of the India is totally different to
the western civilisation and hence treated as tropical country.

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1. India shares her 15,200 long land frontier with Pakistan , in the
west and north-west .
2. India shares shortest border with Bhutan.
Choose the incorrect code:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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• Answer : b
• India shares shortest border with Afghanisthan .

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1. India shares second longest border with China after Bangladesh.
2. Five Indian states shares border with China .
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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• Answer : c

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1. China border is the product of Manchu policy .
2. The Sino – Indian border is generally divided into three sectors
namely western sector , middle sector and eastern sector .
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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• Answer : c

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1. Three Indian states touch the middle sector boundary between
India and China.
2. The eastern sector line is usually termed as Mc Mahon Line .
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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• Answer : b
• Two Indian states Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand touch the middle
sector boundary between India and China
• The McMahon Line got its significance when Indian and Tibet signed a
convention at Shimla on 3rd July 1914.
• The boundary extends for 550 miles (890 km) covering parts from Bhutan
in the west to 160 miles (260 km) east i.e the Brahmaputra River. It largely
covers the crest of the Himalayas.
• As per facts, Shimla (along with the McMahon Line) was initially rejected
by the Government of India as incompatible with the 1907 Anglo-Russian
Convention.

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1. China recognised Sikkim as a part of India in 2004.
2. An agreement on CBMS and the military field along the line of
actual control(LAC) was signed in 1996.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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• Answer : c
• This agreement provides for border security and confidence measures
between the parties to the agreement. It calls for military disclosure
when the parties are undertaking border exercises and for the
reduction of troop levels in the border areas. It also allows the parties
to observe and inspect troop movements in each other territory upon
invitation.

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1. Bhutan is a buffer state between India and China.
2. Major portion of Indo-Nepalese border runs in the east-west
direction almost along the foothills of the Shiwalik Range .
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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• Answer : c

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1. Indo – Pakistan boundary is the result of the partition of the country
under the Radcliffe award.
2. Gilgit region is marked by high mountains and is almost entirely
inhabited by muslims.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
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• Answer : c
• The demarcation line was published on 17 August 1947 upon the
Partition of India. Today its western side still serves as the Indo-
Pakistani border and the eastern side serves as the India-Bangladesh
border.

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13) Consider the following :

1. Punch ---- lies west of Kashmir valley
2. Gilgit ---- lies northeastern part of state.
3. Baltistan --- lies in the extreme northern part of the state.
4. Ladakh ---- lies in the eastern part of the state.
(a) 1,2 and 3
(b) 2,3 and 4
(c) 1,3 and 4
(d) 1,2,3 and 4

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• Answer : c
• Gilgit ---- lies north part of state.

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1. The Siachin Glacier Dispute has the distinction of being the largest
glacier outside the Polar or sub-Polar regions.
2. The Karakoram highway is between China and India.
Choose incorrect code :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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• Answer : a
• The Karakoram highway between China and Pakistan is very close
which enhances its strategic value . India occupies about two-third
area of the glacier in its south – eastern part.

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1. Sir Creek forms a boundary between Gujarat state of India and
Sind Province of the Pakistan.
2. This creek is extremely rich in oil and marine life .
Choose the correct code:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2

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• Answer : c
• Sir Creek has become a contentious issue between the two countries
as Pakistan has been claiming a 40 km region inside India’s territory.

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16) Consider the following steps taken by India and Pakistan to normalise the
relations:
1. Amritsar –Lahore bus link only.
2. Rail link between Munnabao and Khokrapar.
3. Trade across LOC border.
4. Promotion to permit two way religious pilgrims
(a) 1,2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2,3 and 4
(d) 1,2,3 and 4

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• Answer : c
• Amritsar –Lahore bus and rail link.
• Srinagar – Muzaffrabad bus service.
• Kargil – Skardu bus link and routes into Poonch – Rajouri sector.

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17)Consider the following :

1. Kolkata to Sittwe sea route—between India and Myanmar
2. Hmawngbu----handling port in Myanmar
3. Mylikwa----handling port in Mizoram
4. Kaladan Muti-Modal Transit project – between India and Myanmar
Choose the incorrect code :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 4 only

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• Answer : b
1. Hmawngbu----handling port in Mizoram
2. Mylikwa----handling port in Myanmar

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1. The Trilateral Highway from India to Vietnam is the most ambitious and
geographically significant project.
2. It is a three nation project by India under the Ganga – Mekong
cooperation agreement in 2004.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
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• Answer : c
• It is facing difficulties due to poor infrastructure in India and
Myanmar.

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1. India and Sri Lanka are separate from each other by a narrow and
shallow sea called Palk Strait.
2. Dhanushkodi and Talaimanar are two points joined by a group of islets
forming Adam’s Bridge.
Choose the incorrect code :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 and 2
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• Answer : d
• The marintime boundary between India and Sri Lanka passes through
Palk Strait as Palk Bay touching Dhanushkodi.

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20) Consider the following boundaries with Indian ocean:

1. Meridian of Cape of Tasmania--- between Indian and Pacific Ocean.
2. Meridian of Cape Town --- between Atlantic and Indian Ocean.
3. Tropic of Capricorn---northern most limit of India Ocean

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) All of the above

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• Answer : a
• Tropic of Cancer---northern most limit of India Ocean.

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21. Recently, there was a growing

awareness in our country about the
importance of Himalayan nettle
(Girardinia diversifolia) because it is
found to be a sustainable source of
(a) anti-malarial drug
(b) biodiesel
(c) pulp for paper industry
(d) textile fibre
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Answer: D
Exp: Himalayan nettle(Girardinia diversifolia) is found to be a
sustainable source of textile fiber. The fabric and the things made
from it. For the Himalayan Indian Nettle, Government of india has
granted approval for a project titled Development of products from
Himalayan Indian nettle to Department of Jute and Fibre Technology,
Institute of Jute Technology, University of Kolkata.

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22. Consider the following States:

1. Chhattisgarh
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha
With reference to the States mentioned
above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the
following is the correct ascending order?
(a) 2-3-1-4
(b) 2-3-4-1
(c) 3-2-4-1
(d) 3-2-1-4

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Answer: D
Exp:India state of forest report 2017

State Percentage of forest cover to the total area (Approximate data)
1. Chattisgarh 41
2. MP 25
3. Maharashtra 16
4. Orissa32
Hence, correct ascending order- (3-2-4-1)

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23. Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in
the world in the last five years:
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Myanmar
(d) Vietnam

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Answer: B
Exp: India has been the world’s top rice exporter since the beginning of
this decade. India emerged the world’s largest rice exporter in 2011-
12, displacing Thailand from its leadership position.

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24. Consider the following statements:

1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment.
2. Cattle release ammonia into environment.
3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds environment.
Which of the statements given above is/arc
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer : D
Exp: Statement 1 is correct: Agricultural soils contributed to over 70%
of N2O emissions from India in 2010, followed by waste water (12%)
and residential and commercial activities (6%). Statement 2 is correct:
Cattle account for 80% of the ammonia production and India is
globally the biggest source of ammonia emission, nearly double that
of NOx emissions . Statement 3 is correct: The poultry industry, with
an annual growth rate of 6%, recorded an excretion of reactive
nitrogen compounds 0.415 tonnes in 2016

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25. What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and

Kangsabati?
(a) Recently discovered uranium deposits
(b) Tropical rain forests
(c) Underground cave system
(d) Water reservoirs

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Answer: D
Exp: Aliyar (Tamil Nadu) Isapur (Maharashtra) and Kangsabati (West
Bengal) are water reservoirs, where water level reached much below
the normal capacity.

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26. In India, ‘extend producer responsibility’ was introduced as an

important feature in which of the following?
(a) The Bio-medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998
(b) The Recycled Plastic (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999
(c) The e-Waste (Management and Handling)
Rules, 2011
(d) The Food Safety and Standard Regulations , 2011

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Answer: C
Exp: The E-waste Rules place main responsibility of e-waste

management on the producers of the electrical and electronic
equipment by introducing the concept of “extended producer
responsibility” (EPR). The producers are given a significant
responsibility—financial or physical—for the treatment or disposal of
post-consumer products . The e-waste (Management & Handling)
Rules, 2011 have been notified in May 2011 and are effective from
01-05-2012.
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27. Consider the following statements :

1. Tropical rainforests are found in Southern
Mexico and countries of Central America.
2. Gold is found mainly in Ontario, which has the largest gold mine in the
world.
(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 and 2
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Answer: D

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28. In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest

the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of
sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
(a)Creating the artificial rains in some regions
(b) Reducing the frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones
(c) Reducing the adverse effects of solar wind on the Earth
(d) Reducing the global warming

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Answer: D
Exp: Geo-engineering approach to reversing global warming – ‘The
intentional reduction of the coverage and optical thickness of high-
level cirrus cloud could potentially reduce global warming by
modifying the longwave radiative effect of cirrus clouds.’

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29. Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy

night?
(a) Clouds absorb the radiation released from the
Earth’s surface.
(b) Clouds reflect back the Earth’s radiation.
(c) The Earth’s surface would have low
temperature on cloudy nights.
(d) Clouds deflect the blowing wind to ground level

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Answer: B
Exp: Dew is a type of precipitation where water droplets form on the ground,
or on objects near the ground in a process called condensation of
moisture. The favorable weather elements for dew include clear skies, light
wind, decent soil moisture, and low night-time dew point depressions.
Dew forms when the temperature becomes equal to the dew point. This
often happens first at ground level for two reasons. First, longwave
emission causes the earth's surface to cool at night.Cloud cover prevent
this from happening as it reflect's earth's radiation.
Condensation requires the temperature to decrease to the dew point.
Second, the soil is often the moisture source for the dew. Warm and moist
soils will help with the formation of dew as the soil cools overnight
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