Sun Temple is situated at :

• Konark
• Haridwar
• Bangalore
• Kerala
Correct Option: A  [ Konark ]

Remark:

Earthquakes are caused by:

• Denudation
• Tectonism
• Earth revolution
• Earth rotation
Correct Option: B  [ Tectonism ]

Remark: Tectonism is the faulting or folding or other deformation of the outer layer of a planet. It is very slow process, takes millions of years.
Tectonic plates move slowly, but this can cause a lot of deformation at the plate boundaries. This deformation can lead to earthquakes.

Northward shifting of the sub-tropical jet stream from Northern India is often related to:

• Onset of the SW monsoon
• Withdrawal of the SW monsoon
• Onset of the NE monsoon
• No impact on monsoon
Correct Option: A  [ Onset of the SW monsoon ]

Remark:

Copious rain in the northern coast of Tamil Nadu in October-November are due to

• The South East Trade winds
• Retreating Monsoon
• Westerly Depression
• Occlusion
Correct Option: B  [ Retreating Monsoon ]

Remark:

In which of the following states do the Statue of Unity erected?

• Maharastra
• Rajasthan
• Gujarat
• Uttar Pradesh
Correct Option: C  [ Gujarat ]

Remark:

Jharkhand does not share boundary with _______.

• West Bengal
• Odisha
• Chhattisgarh
• Madhya Pradesh
Correct Option: D  [ Madhya Pradesh ]

Remark: Jharkhand shares its border with the states of West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Bihar to the north and Odisha to the south.

Which one is a non-conventional source of energy for India ?

• Thermal energy
• Nuclear energy
• Hydel energy
• Solar energy
Correct Option: D  [ Solar energy ]

Remark:

Port Blair is located on which island?

• The Little Andaman
• The Great Nicobar
• The South Andaman
• The North Andaman
Correct Option: C  [ The South Andaman ]

Remark:

Which is the oldest National Park in India?

• Sundarban National Park
• Kanha National Park
• Kaziranga National Park
• Jim Corbett National Park
Correct Option: D  [ Jim Corbett National Park ]

Remark:

Jhooming is practised by:

• The Bhotias
• The Khasis
• The Santhals
• The Todas
Correct Option: B  [ The Khasis ]

Remark: