Indian Standard Time (IST) is determined according to the local time of which one of the following longitudes?

• 0° Longitude
• 68° E Longitude
• 97° E Longitude
• 82° E Longitude
Correct Option: D  [ 82° E Longitude ]

Remark:

Kuka movement is associated with which of the following states?

• Assam
• Bengal
• Punjab
• Maharashtra
Correct Option: C  [ Punjab ]

Remark:

Which of the following mountain passes forms the 'Tri-junction' of India, China and Myanmar ?

• Nathu la
• Jelep la
• Bomdi la
• Diphu
Correct Option: D  [ Diphu ]

Remark:

The percentage of earth surface covered by India is:

• 3.4
• 2.4
• 4.4
• 1.4
Correct Option: B  [ 2.4 ]

Remark:

Damodar is a tributary of river:

• Ganga
• Hugli
• Padma
• Suvarn Rekha
Correct Option: B  [ Hugli ]

Remark:

Which of the following is associated with coral atolls ?

• Nicobar group of Islands
• Lakshadweep Islands
• Islands of Sundarban delta
• Wheeler and Shorts Island
Correct Option: B  [ Lakshadweep Islands ]

Remark:

Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand is constructed on the river:

• Yamuna
• Bhagirathi
• Brahmaputra
• Saraswati
Correct Option: B  [ Bhagirathi ]

Remark:

Pong Dam has helped in mitigating flood peak in the downstream reaches of the river :

• Beas
• Mahanadi
• Luni
• Tapi
Correct Option: A  [ Beas ]

Remark: The Pong Dam, also known as the Beas Dam, is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located on the Beas River in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The dam is specifically located near the town of Talwara. The primary purpose of the Pong Dam is to regulate the flow of the Beas River, store water for irrigation, generate hydroelectric power, and help manage flood control in the downstream areas.

Which region is called the Granary of South India?

• Madras
• Thanjavur
• Kanyakumari
• Coromondal Coast
Correct Option: B  [ Thanjavur ]

Remark:

The highest peak in South India is

• Doda Betta
• Makurti
• Anaimudi
• Palni Hills
Correct Option: C  [ Anaimudi ]

Remark: The highest peak in South India is Anamudi. It is located in the Western Ghats mountain range in the state of Kerala. Anamudi stands at an elevation of 2,695 meters.