Which soil is formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall with alternate wet and dry periods ?

• Red soil
• Black soil
• Desert soil
• Laterite soil
Correct Option: D  [ Laterite soil ]

Remark: The word "Laterite" is derived from Latin word "later" which means "brick". Formed due to high leaching in the areas of high temperature and high rainfall.

Madhubani folk an is the traditional art of which state?

• Mizoram
• Bihar
• Madhya Pradesh
• Orissa
Correct Option: B  [ Bihar ]

Remark:

Which of the following is the largest state in India in respect of area

• Madhya Pradesh
• Rajasthan
• Uttar Pradesh
• None of these
Correct Option: B  [ Rajasthan ]

Remark: list of Indian states and in respect of area (approximate):
1. Rajasthan - 342,239 km²
2. Madhya Pradesh - 308,245 km²
3. Maharashtra - 307,713 km²
4. Uttar Pradesh - 240,928 km²
5. Gujarat - 196,024 km²

Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following group of Indian States ?

• Gujarata, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Manipur
• Rajasthan, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Mizoram
• Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihat Jharkhand
• Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh
Correct Option: B  [ Rajasthan, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Mizoram ]

Remark:

Siwaliks are:

• to the north of Himadri
• foothills of Himalayan ranges
• in Meghalaya
• the plateau between Pamirs and Myanmar
Correct Option: B  [ foothills of Himalayan ranges ]

Remark:

Which Indian state has the longest Coastline?

• Kerala
• Gujarat
• Andhra Pradesh
• Tamil Nadu
Correct Option: B  [ Gujarat ]

Remark:

Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in

• Andhra Pradesh
• Tamil Nadu
• Kerala
• Karnataka
Correct Option: C  [ Kerala ]

Remark:

Which one of the following states does not form part of Narmada River basin?

• Madhya Pradesh
• Rajasthan
• Gujarat
• Maharashtra
Correct Option: B  [ Rajasthan ]

Remark: 85,858 square kilometer in Madhya Pradesh,
9894 square kilometer in Gujarat.
1658 square kilometer in Maharashtra.

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.

In which one of the following cities is the Lingaraja Temple located?

• Bhubaneswar
• Shravanabelagola
• Bijapur
• Kolkata
Correct Option: A  [ Bhubaneswar ]

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