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The Bara Lacha La pass, which lies on the Zanskar Range, connects which two regions?

  • Kullu Valley and Lahaul Valley
  • Lahaul district and Leh district
  • Srinagar and Kargil
  • Shimla and Tibet
Correct Option: B  [ Lahaul district and Leh district ]

Explanation: Bara Lacha La is located on the Zanskar Range in Himachal Pradesh. It connects the Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh with the Leh district in Ladakh and is situated along the Leh-Manali Highway.

Which pass lies on the crest of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and is located on the route between Palasdari and Khandala?

  • Thal Ghat
  • Bhor Ghat
  • Kumbharli Ghat
  • Chorla Ghat
Correct Option: B  [ Bhor Ghat ]

Explanation: Bhor Ghat is located on the crest of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra. It is situated between Palasdari and Khandala for the railway route and between Khopoli and Khandala on the road route.

Which pass in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan is known for the historic Battle of Haldighati fought in 1576?

  • Asirgarh Pass
  • Haldighati Darra
  • Goram Ghat
  • Pipalya Ghat
Correct Option: B  [ Haldighati Darra ]

Explanation: The Haldighati Darra lies in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan and connects the Rajsamand and Udaipur districts. It is famous for the Battle of Haldighati, which took place in 1576 between Maharana Pratap and Man Singh I.

Which pass, known as a site of military standoffs, lies in Northern Sikkim and connects to the Tibet Autonomous Region in China?

  • Jelep La
  • Nathu La
  • Naku La
  • Bum La
Correct Option: C  [ Naku La ]

Explanation: Naku La lies in Northern Sikkim and connects to the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. It has been a site of military confrontations between India and China in recent years.

The Bara Lacha La pass, which lies on the Zanskar Range, connects which two regions?

  • Kullu Valley and Lahaul Valley
  • Lahaul district and Leh district
  • Srinagar and Kargil
  • Shimla and Tibet
Correct Option: B  [ Lahaul district and Leh district ]

Explanation: Bara Lacha La is located on the Zanskar Range in Himachal Pradesh. It connects the Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh with the Leh district in Ladakh and is situated along the Leh-Manali Highway.

Which Union Territory has the lowest sex ratio (females per 1000 males) according to the 2011 census?

  • Delhi
  • Chandigarh
  • Daman and Diu
  • Lakshadweep
Correct Option: C  [ Daman and Diu ]

Explanation: Among Union Territories, Daman and Diu has the lowest sex ratio, with 618 females per 1000 males. Puducherry has the highest sex ratio among UTs at 1037.

As per the 2011 Census, which state has the lowest literacy rate in India?

  • Rajasthan
  • Bihar
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Jharkhand
Correct Option: B  [ Bihar ]

Explanation: According to the 2011 Census, the lowest literacy rate in India is in the state of Bihar, at 61.8%. In contrast, Kerala has the highest literacy rate at 94%.

In population studies, what is the 'Dependency Ratio'?

  • The ratio of working-age population to the total population.
  • The ratio of the young population (below 15) to the elderly population (above 59).
  • The ratio of non-workers to main workers in the economy.
  • The ratio of dependent-age people (below 15 and above 60) to the economically active population (15-59).
Correct Option: D  [ The ratio of dependent-age people (below 15 and above 60) to the economically active population (15-59). ]

Explanation: The dependency ratio is the ratio of people of dependent age (generally below 15 years and above 60 years) to the people of economically active ages (15-59 years). The percentages of children and the elderly affect this ratio.

According to the 2011 Census, which religious community forms a majority in the Kashmir valley and Lakshadweep?

  • Hindus
  • Christians
  • Sikhs
  • Muslims
Correct Option: D  [ Muslims ]

Explanation: The Muslim population, which is the largest religious minority in India, forms a majority in the Kashmir valley and Lakshadweep. They are also concentrated in various districts of West Bengal, Kerala, and Uttar Pradesh.

What does 'Physiological Density' measure?

  • Total population per net cultivated area
  • Total population per unit area
  • Total agricultural population per net cultivable area
  • Number of people per household
Correct Option: A  [ Total population per net cultivated area ]

Explanation: Physiological Density is defined as the total population divided by the net cultivated area. This metric is useful for understanding the pressure of the population on agricultural land.
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