Correct Answer :   Chilika Lake

Chilika Lake is claimed to have 20% of India's seagrass distribution, which plays a vital role in oxygen production and absorption of carbon dioxide and acts as a purifier in aquatic ecology.

Correct Answer :   Andaman & Nicobar

On May 9, the Indian Armed Forces carried out Exercise Bull Strike at Teressa Island in Andaman and Nicobar (A&N). The military drill was conducted to showcase joint operations capability of the armed forces. During the exercise, the army personnel got the chance to display their prowess by undertaking company level airborne operation at Teressa island. Around 170 troops from three services – Army, Navy and the Air force undertook Para drop Ops in a Combat Free Fall & Static Line mode from the C-130 J. There were 149 Indian Army, 12 Indian Air Force and 9 Indian Navy soldiers who participated in several combat drills ahead of the jumps and during jumps.

Correct Answer :   Mercator projection

Mercator projection type of maps are best suited for maritime navigations.

Correct Answer :   Odisha

Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha. The temple is the most prominent landmark of Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state.

Correct Answer :   Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan only

Bhakra Nangal is the largest and the most important multipurpose project named after the two dams built at Bhakra and Nangal on the Sutlej River. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Sutlej for the benefit of the concerned states.

Correct Answer :   Both (a) & (b)

The Union Territories get representation in both the Houses of the Parliament. Lok Sabha has 20 members from Union Territories. Delhi and Puducherry are the only two UTs which have representation in Rajya Sabha.

Correct Answer :   Sirohi in Rajasthan

Sirohi in Rajasthan is associated with the recent discovery of tungsten by the Geological Survey of India.

Correct Answer :   Chandigarh

Correct Answer :   Kunchikal waterfall

Kunchikal waterfall : It is located near Agumbe valley at Shimoga district in the state of Karnataka and is the highest waterfall in India. The height of Kunchikal waterfall is 455 metres or1493 ft. and it is formed by the Varahi River. This place receives the heavy rainfall and also houses the only permanent rain forest research station in India. The water falling with full force from a height offers an excellent backdrop for photography.

Correct Answer :   Gobi

The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, spanning over 1,600 km (1,000 miles) over China and Mongolia, and the 5th largest desert in the world.