Miscellaneous (Indian Geography) Part-I

Total Questions: 50

1. What is the object of Green Highway Policy ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Tree plantation
Solution:The Government launched its Green Highway (Plantation, transplantation, Beautification and Maintainance) Policy 2015. Its aim is to help the environment, help local communities and generate employment by planting trees along all the highways in the country.

2. Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched? [Jharkhand P.C.S.(Pre) 2016]

AreaImportant Resources
(a) KolhanMineral Resources
(b) KutchForest Resources
(c) Malabar CoastWater Resources
(d) Middle Ganga PlainSoil Resources
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:Forest resources are not available in the Kutch region. This region has abundant water resources. All other options are correctly matched.

3. Which of the following is not used in connection with Sarees? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Moradabadi
Solution:Moradabad is famous worldwide for Brassworks and Glassware. Moradabad is also famous by the name of Peetal Nagri. Thus Moradabad is not related to sarees.

Chanderi is a town of historical importance in Ashoknagar district of Madhya Pradesh. Chanderi is famous for its hand-woven sarees. Banarasi silk saree is worldwide famous.

These sarees are known for their gold and silver brocade or zari, fine silk and opulent embroidery. The Kanjivaram silk sarees are made in Kanchipuram of Tamil Nadu, so Kanchipuram is also known as Varanasi of South.

4. Where is the area known as 'Jangal Mahal' situated? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) West Bengal
Solution:Jangal Mahal is situated in West Bengal. It was in the news due to Naxalite activities. The 'Revolt of the Jungle Mahal', was a series of movements between 1766 and 1809.

In this uprising, the Chuar tribal inhabitants of Jungle Mahal of Midnapore, Manbhum, and Bankura (in Bengal) revolted against the rule of the British East India Company.

The enhanced land revenue demands, famine and economic distress initiated these tribesmen to rose in response to the oppressive land revenue policy of the British.

5. The first Nuclear Reactor of India is named [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Apsara
Solution:India's first nuclear reactor is 'Apsara' which started its operation in August 1956 at Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) Trombay, Mumbai.

Apsara was also Asia's first nuclear research reactor. The reactor was designed and built by Indian scientists and engineers.It helped lay the foundation for nuclear research in India. It supported research and education in basic and applied sciences.

It helped produce isotopes. It played a role in basic science studies like neutron scattering, neutron activation analysis, and neutron and gamma-ray emission studies. It was dedicated to the nation on January 20, 1957 by then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

6. Telephone in India was introduced in - [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above
Solution:In 1850, experimental Electric Telegraph started for the first time in India between Calcutta (Kolkata) and Diamond Harbor.

In early 1881, Oriental Telephone Company Limited of England opened telephone exchange at Calcutta (Kolkata), Bombay (Mumbai), Madras (Chennai) and Ahmedabad. On 28th January 1882, the first formal telephone service was established. So, none of the options seems to be correct.

7. Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable and source of- [I.A.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (d) textile fibre
Solution:Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) is a plant found in the Himalayas. Hindukush region, whose fiber is becoming increasingly popular for use in the textile industry. This plant along with Nepal.

It is found in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir and several north - eastern states of India, where efforts are being made by local weavers to increase its use in textile manufacturing.

8. The dust storms originating in Rajasthan in May and June months are caused due to [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

1. Origin of convectional currents at few places

2. Aravalli hills are parallel to south-western winds

3. Origin of fast speedy easterly winds

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Correct Answer: (d) Only 1
Solution:

The origin of convective currents at some places is responsible for the dust storms that occur in the months of May-June in Rajasthan.

9. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1996]

NameField
(a)Dr. Manmohan SinghEconomics
(b)Dr. A.P.J. Abdul KalamAeronautics
(c)Dr. D.S. KothariPhysics
(d)Dr. M.S. SwaminathanGeology
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, known as the 'Father of Green Revolution' is related to agriculture not to geology, other options are correctly matched.

10. Which one of the following is not correctly matched? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

Heat SourceState of India
(a)LasundraRajasthan
(b)AvloliMaharashtra
(c)ManikaranHimachal Pradesh
(d)SohnaHaryana

Hot springs are a natural and distinct geographical feature that has fascinated people for centuries. A hot spring is formed when rainwater that has been geothermally heated up comes out of the Earth's crust. Hot springs are characterized by their mineral-rich waters and wonderful natural surroundings. They have been revered for their therapeutic and healing properties.In India, there are many thermal springs that tourists and devotees visit frequently. Many of the hot springs have water that is warm enough for swimming. Some have water that is so heated up, that immersion can cause harm or even death.

Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:Lasundra hot water spring is in Gujarat. All other options are matched..