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Protection of wildlife comes under which of the following in the Constitution of India?

(i) Fundamental Duties

(ii) Directive Principles

(iii) Seventh Schedule

(iv) Fundamental Rights

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • (i) and (ii) only
  • (ii) and (iv) only
  • (i) and (iii) only
  • (i), (ii) and (iii) only
Correct Option: D  [ (i), (ii) and (iii) only ]

Explanation:

Whichof the following National Parks in India are World Heritage Sites?

(i) Keoladeo National Park

(ii) Manas National Park

(iii) Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve

(iv) Great Himalayan National Park

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  • (i), (ii) and (iii) only
  • (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
  • (i), (iii) and (iv) only
  • (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Correct Option: D  [ (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) ]

Explanation:

With reference to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), consider the following statements:

(i) The prime concern of ASI is the maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.

(ii) It does not regulate the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act, 1972.

(iii) Alexander Cunningham was appointed as the first Director General of ASI.

(iv) ASI is attached to the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Select the correct statement/st

  • (i) only
  • (i) and (iii) only
  • (iii) only
  • (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Correct Option: B  [ (i) and (iii) only ]

Explanation:

Which city in Madhya Pradesh, India is known as "City of Lakes"?

  • Bhopal
  • Ujjain
  • Indore
  • Gwalior
Correct Option: A  [ Bhopal ]

Explanation: Bhopal is the capital of of Madhya Pradesh. It is known as the City of Lakes, due to presence of various natural and artificial lakes.

The western part of Teesta river in West Bengal is called:

  • Terai
  • Duars
  • Bagar
  • Bhabar
Correct Option: A  [ Terai ]

Explanation: The Terai, also known as the Tarai, is a lowland region, alluvial land stretching along the Nepal-India border and running parallel to the lower ranges of the Himalayas.

"Loringa" mangrove is located in:

  • Gujarat
  • Kerala
  • Odisha
  • Andhra Pradesh
Correct Option: D  [ Andhra Pradesh ]

Explanation:

The Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet at:

  • Cardamom Hills
  • Palani Hills
  • Nilgiri Hills
  • Annamalai Hills
Correct Option: C  [ Nilgiri Hills ]

Explanation: The southern point of Peninsular Plateau is formed by the Nilgiri Hills where the Eastern and the Western Ghats meet.

Which of the following are the right bank tributaries to Ganga?

  • Yamuna, Chambal and Son
  • Yamuna, Son and Damodar
  • Yamuna, Gandak and Son
  • Yamuna, Chambal and Damodar
Correct Option: B  [ Yamuna, Son and Damodar ]

Explanation: Left Tributaries are Ramganga, Garra, Gomti, Tamsa Ghaghara, Gandak, Burhi Gandak, Koshi, Mahananda, Brahmaputra, Meghna.
Right Tributaries are amuna, Tamsa (Tons), Karamnasa, Son, Punpun, Falgu, Kiul, Chandan, Ajay, Damodar, Rupnarayan

Alakananda and Bhagirathi rivers make confluence at:

  • Dev Prayag
  • Karna Prayag
  • Rudra Prayag
  • Vishnu Prayag
Correct Option: A  [ Dev Prayag ]

Explanation: Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers merge to form the holy River Ganga at Devprayag. The small town is situated on the route from Rishikesh to Badrinath.

Which state is known as the "Molassis basin"?

  • Bihar
  • Rajasthan
  • Mizoram
  • Assam
Correct Option: C  [ Mizoram ]

Explanation: Mizoram which is also known as the "Molassis basin" which is made up of soft unconsolidated deposits.
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