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1 .

Which of the following physiographic feature of India is geologically the oldest?

Indus- Ganga Brahmaputra plain

Himalayan Mountain Chain

The Coastal Plains

The Peninsular Plateau

Correct Answer : Option (D) - The Peninsular Plateau

Millions of years ago, the Peninsular Plateau region (the oldest landmass) was a part of the Gondwana Land which covered India, Australia, South Africa, and South America. Over hundreds of years of shifting landmass and ocean currents broke this landmass into multiple pieces.

One such piece- the Indo-Australian plate started shifting northwards, where it collided with the Eurasian plate (now Europe). Consequently, this collision caused the landmass to fold and become, what we know as the Himalayas today. Thereafter, many such geological events led to the formation of each of the varied physical features of India.

Published On : June 25, 2021

2 .

Nav Mangalore port located on the bank of which river?

Gurupura

Kumaradhara

Sharavati

Kaveri

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Gurupura

Panambur is the site of seaport called Nav Mangalore port or New Mangalore Port. It is located to the north of the Gurupura river confluence with the Arabian Sea.

Published On : June 25, 2021

3 .

Titanwala Museum is located in which state?

Uttar Pradesh

Tamil Nadu

Rajasthan

Gujarat

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Rajasthan

Union Minister for Textiles Smriti Irani inaugurated the ‘Titanwala Museum’ in Bagru that showcases the Chhipa community’s Bagru hand-block printing.

Acknowledging the effort of Suraj Narayan Titanwala, who took the initiative of setting up the museum, Minister said that the museum is an example that art and culture are not dependent on the government for being nurtured or preserved.

Bagru printing is one of the traditional techniques of printing with natural colour followed by the chippas of Rajasthan. The Bagru hand-block printing has a history of over 1000 years.

The fabric is first soaked in Fuller’s earth and then dipped into turmeric water to get a tone of yellow colour. Then the dyed fabric is stamped with the beautiful designs known as blocks.

Block printing is a labour intensive process. It requires a lot of skillfulness, time and tolerance power of artisan. The wooden blocks of teak-wood are used for printing the design which is soaked in oil overnight and then washed before putting in to use.

The cloth to be printed is soaked in the solution of clay and other chemicals to make the fabric soften and then dried before used for printing. Neat stamping is foremost to get the appealing prints. After printing, the cloth is left for drying in sun for final touch-up.

Published On : June 25, 2021

4 .

Which lake has possess 20% of Indiaâ€™s seagrass distribution?

Kolleru Lake

Dal Lake

Wular Lake

Chilika Lake

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 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.

Published On : June 25, 2021

5 .

Teressa Island is located in which union territory of India?

Lakshadweep

Andaman & Nicobar

Pondicherry

Delhi

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 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.

Published On : June 25, 2021

6 .

What type of map is best suited for maritime navigation?

Topographic

Geologic

Mercator projection

Conic projection

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Mercator projection

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

Published On : June 25, 2021

7 .

Lingaraja temple is situated in which of the following Indian state?

Odisha

Karnataka

Tamilnadu

Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 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.

Published On : June 25, 2021

8 .

The first electric railway of India was opened in

1905

1925

1937

1941

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 1925

The first electric train ran in India with the inauguration of services between Bombay VT and Kurla Harbour (distance of 16 km) on 3rd Feb 1925 on ex-GIP Railway system. The section was electrified on 1500 Volt DC.

Published On : June 25, 2021

9 .

The Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose project is a joint venture of _____

Punjab and Haryana only

Punjab and Himachal Pradesh only

Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh only

Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan only

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 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.

Published On : June 25, 2021

10 .

The Union Territories get representation in

Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha

Both (a) & (b)

Supreme Court

Correct Answer : Option (C) - 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.

Published On : June 25, 2021