Maharashtrian Plateau is made up of:

• alluvial soil
• coral reef
• sandstone
• lava
Correct Option: D  [ lava ]

Remark:

What is the official language of Nagaland?

• Nagali
• English
• Assamese
• Chinese
Correct Option: B  [ English ]

Remark:

Which among the following Harappan sites in not located in Gujarat?

• Surkotada
• Lothal
• Dholavira
• Banawali
Correct Option: D  [ Banawali ]

Remark: Banawali is an archaeological site belonging to in Fatehabad district, Haryana.

Which of the following statements relating to Indian agriculture is/are correct ?
1. India has the World’s largest cropped area.
2. Cropping pattern is dominated by cereal crop.
3. The average size of an Indian farm holding is too small for several agricultural operations.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

• 1 only
• 1 and 2 only
• 2 and 3 only
• 1, 2 and 3
Correct Option: D  [ 1, 2 and 3 ]

Remark:

Shillong is situated in:

• The Naga Hills
• The Garo Hills
• The Khasi Hills
• The Mikir Hills
Correct Option: C  [ The Khasi Hills ]

Remark:

Which of the following pair of cities is called twin-city ?
(A) Delhi - Sonipat
(B) Bangalore - Mysore
(C) Hyderabad - Secunderabad
(D) Bombay - Pune

• Delhi - Sonipat
• Bangalore - Mysore
• Hyderabad - Secunderabad
• Bombay - Pune
Correct Option: C  [ Hyderabad - Secunderabad ]

Remark:

Which foreign country is closest to Andaman Islands?

• Sri Lanka
• Pakistan
• Indonesia
• Myanmar
Correct Option: D  [ Myanmar ]

Remark:

Day and Night are equal at the:

• Prime Meridian
• Poles
• Equator
• Antarctic
Correct Option: C  [ Equator ]

Remark:

The famous city of Hyderabad is located on the bank of the river :

• Musi
• Koyna
• Mula
• Mui
Correct Option: A  [ Musi ]

Remark: The Musi River flows through the city of Hyderabad, Telangana. The Musi River originates in the Anantagiri Hills of the Rangareddy district in Telangana.

Alakananda and Bhagirathi rivers make confluence at:

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

Remark: 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.