11. Consider the following pairs:
- Hallikar Cattle – Karnataka
- Murrah Buffalo – Maharashtra
- Jamnapari Goat – Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
Hallikar cattle are native to Karnataka and primarily used for draft purposes. Murrah buffalo originate in Haryana, not Maharashtra; they are known for their high milk yield. Jamnapari goat breeds are found mainly in Uttar Pradesh. Thus, only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched as per their place of origin or predominance.
12. Consider the following statements regarding agricultural land use in India:
- Gross Cropped Area minus Net Cropped Area equals Uncultivable Land
- The sum of Gross Cropped Area and Net Cropped Area represents Total Cultivable Land
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
Neither statement is correct. Subtracting net cropped area from gross cropped area gives the area cropped more than once, not uncultivable land. Also, gross cropped area already includes net cropped area plus the area sown more than once, so their sum does not represent total cultivable land.
13. Consider the following pairs:
- Mormugao port – Goa
- Paradip Port – Odisha
- Kamarajar Port Limited – Tamil Nadu
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Kamarajar Port Limited is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Paradip Port is located in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha. Mormugao port is located in Goa.
14. Consider the following statements about rivers of Indian subcontinent:
- Both Ken and Betwa are tributaries of Chambal river, which itself is tributary of Yamuna River
- Both Ravi and Chenab are tributaries of Jhelum river, which itself is a tributary of Indus River
Which of the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 is correct ]
Notes:
The second statement is not correct. Ravi and Jhelum are tributaries of Chenab which itself is a tributary of Indus.
15. Consider the following statements:
- Mekedatu river project is disputed between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Mahadayi water dispute is between Goa and Karnataka
- Vansadhara river dispute is between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Mekedatu river project is disputed between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
This is incorrect statement. Mekedatu river project is a disputed project between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the sharing of Cauvery waters. Karnataka intends to build a reservoir across river Cauvery near Mekedatu but Tamil Nadu government objects based on argument that the project would affect the flow of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
Mahadayi water dispute is between Goa and Karnataka
This is correct statement. Mahadayi river water dispute is a dispute between Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. Mahadayi River also known as Mondovi in Goa actually originates from a cluster of 30 springs near Bhimgad in Karnataka and forms into a river at Degaon village in Khanapur Taluk of Belagavi district. It is essentially a Rainfed river that flows nearly 35 km through Karnataka and then 52 km through Goa, before flowing into the Arabian Sea. The Mahadayi catchment area covers around 2,032 km and includes some parts of Maharashtra near the Maharashtra-Karnataka border region.
Vansadhara river dispute is between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
This is correct statement. Vansadhara river dispute is dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The Vansadhara originates in Odisha and flows into the Bay of Bengal after traversing 154 kms in Odisha and 82 kms in Andhra Pradesh. The river is common border for about 29 kms in the two states.
16. Consider the following statements regarding natural harbours in India:
- The number of natural harbours in India is much less on the Eastern Ghats in comparison to the Western Ghats.
- The geology and geography of the Western Ghats allows them to provide ideal conditions for natural ports.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Both 1 and 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
The Western coastal region along the Western Ghats has a rugged, indented shoreline with many rivers and creeks, leading to more natural harbours. In contrast, the Eastern coastal region along the Eastern Ghats features a smoother and gently sloping coastline with fewer estuaries, resulting in significantly fewer natural harbours. Hence, both statements are correct.
17. Identify the climatic region of India based on the following characteristics:
- This region covers most of the peninsular plateau of India.
- The mean monthly temperatures remain above 18.2°C throughout the year.
- Rainfall is low and the rainy season is relatively short.
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] Tropical Savanna Climate
[B] Tropical Rainforest Climate
[C] Tropical semi-arid Steppe Climate
[D] Mountain Climate
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Correct Answer: A [Tropical Savanna Climate]
Notes:
Tropical Savanna Climate is characterized by consistently high temperatures above 18.2°C, a short rainy season, and low annual rainfall. This region predominantly covers the peninsular plateau of India, including areas such as central and southern Maharashtra, interior Karnataka, and Telangana, aligning with the climatic features described in the question.
18. Consider the following proposed freight corridors with their stretches:
- North-South – Delhi to Chennai
- East-West – Kharagpur to Mumbai
- East-Coast – Kharagpur to Vijayawada
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The newly proposed freight corridors are: North-South connecting Delhi to Chennai, East-West connecting Kharagpur to Mumbai and East Coast connecting Kharagpur to Vijayawada
19. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched:
- Bangladesh – Taka
- Myanmar – Kyat
- Maldives – Rufiyaa
- Bhutan – Ngultrum
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Bangladesh uses the Taka as its currency. Myanmar’s currency is the Kyat. The Maldives uses the Rufiyaa. Bhutan’s currency is the Ngultrum. All the pairs mentioned in the question correctly match the countries with their respective currencies, hence the correct answer is option [D] 1, 2, 3 & 4.
20. Which among the following statements is/are correct about river island?
- A river island is any exposed land surrounded by river water.
- Majuli, in the Brahmaputra River in India, is a river island.
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
River Island results from the change of the course of a river. It is an exposed land surrounded by water. E.g. Majuli in Brahmaputra is the first island to be made a district in India.
