31. Consider the following pairs regarding indigenous cattle breeds and their respective states:
- Lakhimi – Assam
- Motu – Odisha
- Red Kandhari – Maharashtra
- Kherigarh – Uttar Pradesh
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
[A] Only 1 pair
[B] Only 2 pairs
[C] Only 3 pairs
[D] All 4 pairs
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Correct Answer: C [Only 3 pairs]
Notes:
Lakhimi is a cattle breed native to Assam, Motu is found in Odisha, Red Kandhari is bred in Maharashtra, and Kherigarh is from Uttar Pradesh. All four pairs are correctly matched according to their states of origin, making the correct answer ‘Only 4 pairs’ as per latest official breed descriptions in India.
32. Consider the following statements:
- Lithosphere comprises the rocks of the earth’s crust and the thin layers of soil.
- The level of seawater remains the same everywhere.
- The Elevation of land is measured from the level of the sea, which is taken as one.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
The solid portion of the earth is called the Lithosphere. It comprises the rocks of the earth’s crust and the thin layers of soil that contain nutrient elements which sustain organisms. There are two main divisions of the earth’s surface. The large landmasses are known as the continents and the huge water bodies are called the ocean basins. The level of seawater remains the same everywhere.
33. Consider the following statements:
- The Jiribam-Imphal railway line is India’s tallest pier rail bridge, located in Tamenglong district over the Barak River.
- Ejei is a tributary of the Irang River, which eventually merges with the Barak River in Manipur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect because the Jiribam-Imphal railway line crosses the Barak River and has India’s tallest pier rail bridge in Tamenglong district, but not over the Brahmaputra. Statement 2 is correct: Ejei (also Ijei/Ijai) is a major tributary of the Irang, which subsequently joins the Barak River. Thus, only statement 2 is correct.
34. Consider the following statements:
- India lies between latitudes 8°4’N and 37°6’N and longitudes 68°7’E and 97°25’E.
- The Tropic of Cancer (23° 30’S) divides the country into almost two equal parts.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Lying entirely in the Northern Hemisphere, the mainland extends between latitudes 8°4’N and 37°6’N and longitudes 68°7’E and 97°25’E. The Tropic of Cancer (23° 30’N) divides the country into almost two equal parts. To the Southeast and Southwest of the mainland, lie the Andaman and Nicobar islands and the Lakshadweep islands in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea respectively.
35. Consider the following :
- Tors
- Block mountains
- Rift valleys
- Spurs
- Wall-like quartzite dykes
Which of the above is/are features found in the Peninsular Plateau?
[A] Only 1, 2, and 3
[B] Only 3, 4, and 5
[C] Only 2, 3, and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
Some of the important physiographic features of Peninsular Plateau region are tors, block mountains, rift valleys, spurs, bare rocky structures, series of hummocky hills and wall-like quartzite dykes offering natural sites for water storage. The western and northwestern part of the plateau has an emphatic presence of black soil.
36. Consider the following:
- Moraines
- Mushroom rocks
- Shifting dunes
- Oasis
Which of the above are features associated with the Great Indian Desert?
[A] Only 2, 3, and 4
[B] Only 3 and 4
[C] Only 1 and 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2, 3, and 4]
Notes:
Mushroom rocks, shifting dunes, and oasis are distinctive features of the Great Indian Desert, formed mainly by wind erosion and arid conditions. Moraines, on the other hand, are glacial features not found in the Great Indian Desert, as they are associated with the movement of glaciers rather than desert landforms.
37. Consider the following statements about the Brahmaputra :
- At its origin point in Tibet, it is known as Tsangpo.
- It enters India under the name of Siang or Dihang.
- In Bangladesh, it is known as the Jamuna.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
The Brahmaputra has its origin in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake, where it is known as the Tsangpo. The river emerges under the name of Siang or Dihang in west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh. In Bangladesh, the Tista joins it on its right bank from where the river is known as the Jamuna. It finally merges with the river Padma, which falls in the Bay of Bengal.
38. Consider the following:
- Krishna
- Kaveri
- Godavari
Arrange the following Peninsular rivers in ascending order of their length:
[A] 2 < 3 < 1
[B] 3 < 1 < 2
[C] 3 < 2 < 1
[D] 2 < 1 < 3
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Correct Answer: D [2 < 1 < 3]
Notes:
The Godavari is the largest Peninsular river system, it is 1,465 km long. The Krishna is the second largest east flowing Peninsular. Its total length is 1,401 km. The length of Kaveri is 800 km.
39. Consider the following statements:
- The Narmada is the only west flowing river in the Peninsular Plateau.
- It originates at Amarkantak Plateau.
- It flows through a rift valley between the Satpura and the Aravallis.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
The Narmada originates on the western flank of the Amarkantak Plateau at a height of about 1,057 m. Flowing in a rift valley between the Satpura in the south and the Vindhyan range in the north, it forms a picturesque gorge in marble rocks and Dhuandhar waterfall near Jabalpur. After flowing a distance of about 1,312 km, it meets the Arabian Sea, south of Bharuch, forming a broad 27 km long estuary. Its catchment area is about 98,796 sq. km. The Sardar Sarovar Project has been constructed on this river. Most of the major Peninsular rivers except the Narmada and the Tapi flow from west to east.
40. Consider the following statements:
- The Sharavati is westward flowing river in Karnataka.
- It originates in Shimoga district of Karnataka.
- Gersoppa (Jog) falls are located on it.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above ]
Notes:
The Sharavati is an important river in Karnataka flowing towards the west. The Sharavati originates in Shimoga district of Karnataka and drains a catchment area of 2,209 sq. km. Gersoppa (Jog) falls are located on it.
