Copious rain in the northern coast of Tamil Nadu in October-November are due to

• The South East Trade winds
• Retreating Monsoon
• Westerly Depression
• Occlusion
Correct Option: B  [ Retreating Monsoon ]

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Where is Pir Panjal Situated?

• Arunachal Pradesh
• Uttaranchal
• Jammu and Kashmir
• Himachal Pradesh
Correct Option: C  [ Jammu and Kashmir ]

Remark: The Pir Panjal is a mountain range in the northern part of the Indian in the region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Kudankalam Nuclear Power Plant is located in :

• Kerala
• Karnataka
• Tamilnadu
• Andra Pradesh
Correct Option: C  [ Tamilnadu ]

Remark: Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located 650km south of Chennai, in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.

The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which one of the following?

• Fold mountains
• Volcanic mountains
• Block mountain
• None of these
Correct Option: A  [ Fold mountains ]

Remark: Fold mountains are a type of mountain that forms as a result of the Earth's tectonic processes, specifically through the collision and convergence of tectonic plates.

Which government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India ?

• Geological Survey of India
• Geographical Survey of India
• Minerals Development Corporation of India
• Indian School of mines
Correct Option: A  [ Geological Survey of India ]

Remark:

Which is the normal date of onset of south-west monsoon in India ?

• 14th June
• 10th June
• 5th June
• 1st June
Correct Option: D  [ 1st June ]

Remark:

India is regarded as a country with 'Demographic Dividend'. This is due to

• its high population in the age group below 15 years
• its high population in the age group of 15-64 years
• its high population in the age group above 65 years
• its high total population
Correct Option: B  [ its high population in the age group of 15-64 years ]

Remark:

Damodar is a tributary of river:

• Ganga
• Hugli
• Padma
• Suvarn Rekha
Correct Option: B  [ Hugli ]

Remark:

Which of the following area has a potential for harnessing of tidal energy in India?

• Gulf of Mannar
• Gulf of Kutch
• gulf of Cambay
• Chilka lake
Correct Option: C  [ gulf of Cambay ]

Remark:

Consider the following:
1. Trees grow under saline water.
2. Trees bear stilt roots and pneumatophores.
3. Hental, Bani and Sundari are some of the important species of this forest.
Identify the forest.

• Casuarina Forest
• Sclerophyl Forest
• Mangrove Forest
• Temperate Forest
Correct Option: C  [ Mangrove Forest ]

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