The Damodar Valley Project concerns two states

• Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
• West Bengal and Bihar
• Maharashtra and Karnataka
• Haryana and Punjab
Correct Option: B  [ West Bengal and Bihar ]

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In winter, the main branch of jet stream prevails:

• in the north of the Himalayas
• in the south of the Himalayas
• over the Bay of Bengal
• over the Indian ocean
Correct Option: B  [ in the south of the Himalayas ]

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The highest peak of south India is:

• Dodabeta
• Anamudi
• Mahendragire
• Yercaud
Correct Option: B  [ Anamudi ]

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Which of the following rivers of India, is older than the Himalayas?

• Sutlej
• Ganga
• Beas
• Ravi
Correct Option: A  [ Sutlej ]

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Leaves of which of the following plants are not used for the rearing of silkworms?

• Mulberry
• Castor
• Oak
• Teak
Correct Option: B  [ Castor ]

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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 ]

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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.

The eastern hills of the Himalayas covering the N.E. India are known by the name:

• the Purvanchal
• the Pir Panjal
• the Himadri
• the Shiwalik
Correct Option: A  [ the Purvanchal ]

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This soil is also called regur:

• Red soil
• Alluvial soil
• Black soil
• Laterite soil
Correct Option: C  [ Black soil ]

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A famous bird sanctuary is:

• Koladeo Ghana Sanctuary
• Gir Forest
• Sunderban
• Bandipur National park
Correct Option: A  [ Koladeo Ghana Sanctuary ]

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