11. Consider the following pairs about Geographical Indication (GI) products and their associated states:
- Tezpur Litchi – Bihar
- Coorg Orange – Maharashtra
- Shaphee Lanphee – Manipur
Which of the above pairs is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3]
Notes:
Shaphee Lanphee is a traditional handmade textile with a GI tag from Manipur. Tezpur Litchi is from Assam, not Bihar, and Coorg Orange is from Karnataka, not Maharashtra. Therefore, only the third pair is correct among the options provided.
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 statements regarding Mixed Farming:
- Mixed farming involves cultivating crops along with raising livestock on the same farm.
- This type of farming is predominantly practiced in the hilly regions of the Himalayas and north-east India.
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: C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct as mixed farming integrates crop cultivation with livestock rearing. Statement 2 is also correct; this practice is common in the hilly areas of the Himalayas and north-east India, where topographical conditions favor diversification of agriculture to ensure food and income security.
14. Consider the following states:
- Punjab
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Madhya Pradesh
Which of the above states have been accorded with “certified grown area” status for producing Basmati Rice?
[A] Only 1, 2 and 3
[B] Only 2, 3 and 5
[C] 1, 2, 3 and 5 Only
[D] Only 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) directed that only rice produced in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir qualifies for the “certified grown area” status for Basmati rice. Madhya Pradesh was excluded from this list, as the GI registry recognizes Basmati primarily in foothill regions of the Himalayas, adhering to traditional definitions.
15. 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.
16. Consider the following multipurpose river projects and the states primarily associated with them:
- Bansagar – Uttar Pradesh & Madhya Pradesh
- Rajghat – Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra
- Mayurakshi – Jharkhand & West Bengal
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 3
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
Bansagar Project is associated with Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (along with Bihar). Rajghat Dam is shared between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, not Maharashtra. Mayurakshi Project is linked to both Jharkhand and West Bengal. Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect regarding Rajghat.
17. The Chotanagpur plateau is the part of which among the following states?
- West Bengal
- Chattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- Odisha
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The plateau region covers most of Jharkhand as well as parts of West Bengal, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. But the majority of the plateau lies in Jharkhand.
18. Which among the following pairs are correct?
1. Chilka Lake — Odisha
2. Kukkarahalli Lake — Karnataka
3. Umiam Lake — Meghalaya
4. Tsomoriri Lake — Jammu & Kashmir
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Chilka Lake — Odisha. Kukkarahalli Lake — Karnataka. Umiam Lake — Meghalaya. Tsomoriri Lake — Jammu & Kashmir.
19. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
- Laterite soils are red in colour
- It is rich in nitrogen and potash
- It is mainly found in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
- Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well in this soil
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 4]
Notes:
Laterite soils are red because of iron oxides. These soils are poor in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash. Tapioca and cashew nuts are well-suited to this soil. Laterite soils are mainly found in Odisha, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Meghalaya, and West Bengal—not Rajasthan or Uttar Pradesh.
20. Which among the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Gold – Kolar
- Coal – Jharia
- Copper – Khetri
- Iron – Kudremukh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Kolar in Karnataka is known for gold mining. Jharia in Jharkhand is a major coal mining region. Khetri in Rajasthan is famous for copper mines. Kudremukh in Karnataka is recognized for its large iron ore deposits. All pairs are correctly matched as major mining belts for their respective minerals.
