Earthquakes are caused by:

• Denudation
• Tectonism
• Earth revolution
• Earth rotation
Correct Option: B  [ Tectonism ]

Remark: Tectonism is the faulting or folding or other deformation of the outer layer of a planet. It is very slow process, takes millions of years.
Tectonic plates move slowly, but this can cause a lot of deformation at the plate boundaries. This deformation can lead to earthquakes.

In which state is Periyar National Park situated ?

• Kerala
• Karnataka
• Tamil Nadu
• Andra Pradesh
Correct Option: A  [ Kerala ]

Remark:

Which one among the following Indian rivers originates in Maharashtra and flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to meet the Bay of Bengal in Andhra coast?

• Cauvery
• Narmada
• Krishna
• Godavari
Correct Option: C  [ Krishna ]

Remark:

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

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

Remark:

Which of these west flowing rivers flow between two mountain ranges?

• Sharavati
• Narmada
• Mahi
• Sabarmati
Correct Option: B  [ Narmada ]

Remark:

The highest plateau of India is the:

• Chota Nagpur
• Malwa
• Ladakh
• Deccan
Correct Option: C  [ Ladakh ]

Remark:

The percentage of earth surface covered by India is:

• 3.4
• 2.4
• 4.4
• 1.4
Correct Option: B  [ 2.4 ]

Remark:

The Shivasamudram water falls is situated on

• Krishna river
• Narmada river
• Kaveri river
• Godavari river
Correct Option: C  [ Kaveri river ]

Remark:

Which one of the following is the longest river in India?

• Brahmaputra
• Ganga
• Yamuna
• Kaveri
Correct Option: B  [ Ganga ]

Remark:

Who prepares the topographical maps of India?

• Geological Survey of India
• Survey of India
• Defence Ministry
• Geographical Survey of India
Correct Option: B  [ Survey of India ]

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