General Knowledge on Indian Geography For WBCS Prelims and Mains G16

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4684151. It forms the bed-rock of all industrial activities and is considered mother industry

A

Petro-chemical industry

B

Cement industry

C

Iron and Steel industry

D

Fertilizer industry

C

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2002

Correct Answer: C. Iron and Steel industry

4156152. If 20% or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season, it is termed as

A

flood year

B

drought year

C

famine year

D

self sufficient year

B

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2015

Correct Answer: B. drought year

4589153. Which one of the following is the origin of the Brahmaputra river?

A

Milam

B

Gangotri

C

Yamunotri

D

Chemayungdung

D

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2013

Correct Answer: D. Chemayungdung

814154. Bauxite extracted in Madhya Pradesh is used for the production of

A

Copper

B

Mica

C

Bronze

D

Aluminum

D

Correct Answer: D. Aluminum

4722155. Jawahar Tunnel, the largest in India is located in the State of

A

Jammu & Kashmir

B

Maharashtra

C

Karnataka

D

Himachal Pradesh

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2008

Correct Answer: A. Jammu & Kashmir

3669156. Name the food crop which gives highest output in India.

A

Wheat

B

Jowar

C

Maize

D

Rice

A

SSC CGL/CHSL - 2010

Correct Answer: A. Wheat

2048157. The immediate cause for the SE. Trades to cross the equator and blow as SW Monsoon winds over India is the

A

Intense low pressure are of Thar desert

B

High temperature over Chhotonagpur Plateau

C

Intense low pressure over Tibet

D

Heated Ganga Plain

C

Correct Answer: C. Intense low pressure over Tibet

792158. The source of the Jaldhaka river is

A

Zemu Glacier

B

Jelap La

C

Bidang lake

D

Chomalhari peak

C

Correct Answer: C. Bidang lake

1999159. Location of the sugar industry in India is shifting from north to south because of

A

A cheap and abundant supply of power

B

High yield and high sugar content in sugar cane

C

Cheap labor

D

Expanding regional market

B

Correct Answer: B. High yield and high sugar content in sugar cane

1986160. The upliftment of the Himalayas was first initiated during the period of -

A

Middle Eocene

B

Middle Miocene

C

Middle Pliocene

D

Middle Oligocene

B

Correct Answer: B. Middle Miocene

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