1. Which among the following is the source of Brahamputra River?
[A] Mount Kailash in Tibet
[B] Manasarovar lake in Tibet
[C] Gangotri Glacier
[D] Angsi Glacier
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Correct Answer: D [Angsi Glacier ]
Notes:
Brahmaputra originates on the Angsi Glacier located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo River and flows southern Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges. Tsangpo enters India after taking a U turn at Namcha Barwa and flows in Arunachal Pradesh and here we call it Dihang River or Siang River.
2. Jawai Dam, which is built across Luni river, is located in which of the following states?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Jawai Bandh is a dam built across the Jawai river, a tributary of Luni river near Sumerpur town in Pali District of Rajasthan. The dam has capacity of 7887.5 million cubic feet and covers an area of 102,315 acres of cultivable command area. Its height is about 61.25 feet. Sei dam and Kalibor dam are the feeder dams of the Jawai dam.
3. In which of the following geographical regions live the six tribes Toda, Kota, Kurumba, Irula, Paniyan and Kattunaicken recognized by the Government of India as Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs)?
[A] North East States
[B] Nilgiri Mountains
[C] Coastal Orissa
[D] Thar Desert
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Correct Answer: B [Nilgiri Mountains]
Notes:
The six tribes—Toda, Kota, Kurumba, Irula, Paniyan, and Kattunaicken—are recognized as Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) in the Nilgiri Mountains of Tamil Nadu. This region is known for its unique biodiversity and cultural heritage. The Todas are particularly noted for their distinctive dairy farming practices and traditional huts, while the Kotas are known for their blacksmithing skills. The Nilgiri Hills are also part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its rich flora and fauna.
4. A vessel navigates from Kandla port on the western seaboard of India to Kolkata Port on the eastern coastline. Excluding Port Blair, which correctly outlines the sequence of significant Indian ports it encounters on its voyage?
[A] Mumbai, Cochin, Tuticorin, Ennore, Paradip
[B] Mumbai, Tuticorin, Ennore, Chennai, Vishakhapatnam
[C] Mumbai, Mormugao, Cochin, Ennore, Chennai
[D] Chennai, Vishakhapatnam, Haldia, Paradip
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Correct Answer: A [Mumbai, Cochin, Tuticorin, Ennore, Paradip]
Notes:
As the ship sails from west to east coast, it happens across Mumbai, Cochin, Tuticorin, Ennore, and Paradip ports. Kandla port, a major port located in Gujarat, is predominantly used for bulk cargo. Mumbai port is among India’s oldest and busiest ones, recognized for its deep natural harbor. Cochin, renamed Kochi, is renowned for shipbuilding and repair facilities. ‘Thoothukudi’ port is crucial for Tamil Nadu’s fishing and salt production. The port of Ennore, was India’s first major port operating as a public-private partnership. Paradip port situated in Odisha is essential for exporting iron ore.
5. Most common types of forests in India are __:
[A] Tropical deciduous
[B] Savanna and desert vegetation
[C] Equatorial evergreen
[D] Conifers and pines
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Correct Answer: A [Tropical deciduous]
Notes:
Tropical Deciduous Forests or Monsoon forests are most common forests. Important trees include Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.
6. ‘Jal Marg Vikas’ is a project on the river _?
[A] Ganga
[B] Brahmaputra
[C] Godavari
[D] Narmada
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Correct Answer: A [ Ganga ]
Notes:
Jal Marg Vikas is a project on the river Ganga which is being developed between Allahabad and Haldia to cover a distance of 1620 Kms. The project envisages development of a fairway with three metres depth which would enable commercial navigation of at least 1500 ton vessels on the river.
7. Where are Ankleshwar and Kalol oil fields situated?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Gujarat
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
Oil fields in Ankleshwar is a city and a municipality in the Bharuch district and Kalol is a city and a municipality in Panchmahal district in the state of Gujarat, India.
8. Which of the following roads negotiates four high passes of the world in the Himalayas?
[A] Leh to Manali
[B] Shimla to Dalhousie
[C] Darjeeling to Nepal
[D] Shimla to Kulu
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Correct Answer: A [Leh to Manali]
Notes:
The average elevation of Leh-Manali highway is more than 4,000 m (13,000 feet) and its highest elevation is 5,328 m (17,480 ft) at Tanglang La mountain pass. It is flanked by mountain ranges on both sides featuring some stunning sand and rock natural formations. This road also negotiates four high passes of the world in the Himalayas.
9. The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is? (UPSC Prelims 2002)
[A] Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishana, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai
[B] Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai Pennar
[C] Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and vagai
[D] Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
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Correct Answer: A [Subranarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishana, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai]
Notes:
The correct sequence of eastward flowing river of the peninsular India from north to south is Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai.
10. Gandhi Sagar Dam is a part of which one of the following? (UPSC Prelims 2005)
[A] Chambal Project
[B] Kosi Project
[C] Damador Valley Project
[D] Bhakra Nangal Project
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Correct Answer: A [Chambal Project]
Notes:
Gandhi Sagar Dam is a part of the Chambal project. The Gandhi Sagar dam is one of the four dams built on the Chambal river. Other three dams are Rana Pratap Sagar dam, Jawahar Sagar dam and Kota Barrage. The dam is located in Mandsaur district of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
