Who is known as the Father of Green Revolution in India ?

• M S Swaminathan
• Lal Bahadur Shastri
• Jawaharlal Nehru
• Sunder Lal Bahuguna
Correct Option: A  [ M S Swaminathan ]

Remark:

The plain land between two rivers is known as :

• flood plain
• doab
• valley
• lunga
Correct Option: B  [ doab ]

Remark: A "doab" is a term used in the Indian subcontinent to describe a fertile, low-lying land area lying between two rivers. The word "doab" is derived from the Persian language, with "do" meaning "two" and "ab" meaning "water" or "river."

Which of the following is most prone to earthquakes?

• Coastal planes
• Old shields
• Plateaus
• Young fold mountain
Correct Option: D  [ Young fold mountain ]

Remark: Fold mountains are created where two or more of Earth?s tectonic plates are pushed together, often at regions known as convergent plate boundaries and continental collision zones.

The hill range that separates the state of Manipur from the state of Nagaland is known as:

• Arakan hills
• Patkai hills
• Barail hills
• Naga hills
Correct Option: C  [ Barail hills ]

Remark:

Number of countries sharing common boundary with India is:

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
Correct Option: C  [ 7 ]

Remark: Countries are Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, China, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Which of the following state capital is the third 'Internet Gateway' of India ?

• Chennai
• Mumbai
• Kolkata
• Agartala
Correct Option: D  [ Agartala ]

Remark: Chennai and Mumbai are other Internet Gateway

Which one of the following Iron and Steel Plants was established with the British collaboration?

• Bhilai
• Rourkela
• Bokaro
• Durgapur
Correct Option: D  [ Durgapur ]

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 among the following was the first Indian product to have got protected Geographic Indicator ?

• Indian Rubber
• Basmati Rice
• Malabar Coffee
• Darjeeling Tea
Correct Option: D  [ Darjeeling Tea ]

Remark:

Which of the following tribes of India celebrates 'Sarhul' festival ?

• Toda
• Munda
• Garo
• Chenchu
Correct Option: B  [ Munda ]

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