1. Following are the characteristics of an area in India: [IAS 2010] 1. Hot and humid climate 2. Annual rainfall 200 cm 3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres 4. Annual range of temperature 15 degree C to 30 degree C Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
Correct : C. Pepper
2. Which of the following crops are grown mainly in the irrigated areas during Zaid ? [UP
PCS 2011]
Correct : B. Moong and Urad
3. In which of the following crops Uttar Pradesh is not the largest producer in India? [UP
PCS 2011]
Correct : B. Rice
4. Which one among the following is not a plantation crop? [Asstt Commdt 2011]
Correct : D. Rubber
5. The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region? [CSAT 2011]
Correct : C. Paddy and Jute
6. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? [CSAT 2011]
Correct : B. It makes some soils impermeable
7. Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field? [CSAT 2011]
Correct : B. Arunachal Pradesh
8. Which of the following is a cash crop? [CPO AC 2003]
Correct : D. Rubber
9. Which of the following soil is most suited for tea plantation ? [UP PCS 2002]
Correct : A. acidic
10. Consider the following statements: 1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production. 2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008]
Correct : D. Neither 1 nor 2
11. The leading states in the production of cotton in India are: [NDA 2003]
Correct : A. Maharashtra and Gujarat
12. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, groundnut crop is raised mostly during the Khartf season under rainfed conditions. 2. In India, tobacco is cultivated only in black cotton soils. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
Correct : A. 1 only
13. Which State has the largest number of sugar mills?
Correct : D. Uttar Pradesh
14. Which one among the following pairs of States is the leading producer of tobacco in India? [IAS 2007]
Correct : A. Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
15. Diesel locomotives are manufactured at :
Correct : C. Varanasi
16. Which of the following is not a plantation crop?
Correct : C. Sugarcane
17. The Himalayan region is poor in mineral resources because: [IAS 2004]
Correct : B. the displacement of rock strata has disturbed the arrangement of rock and made it complex
18. Which of the following is false?
Correct : D. Manganese is largely used in making fertilizers
19. Which shipyard is known for the manufacture of bargets, coasters arid dredgers?
Correct : C. Garden Reach Shipyard
20. Farakka Barrage was commissioned to : [CPO SI 2002]
Correct : A. save Kolkata port
21. Chhota Nagpur plateau is called the heart of industrial India because it is :
Correct : C. rich in minerals and power fuels
22. Which of the following are true with respect to Indian Railways? 1. It is the larqest public sector undertaking 2. Indian Railway network is the fourth largest in the world 3. Factories at Kapurthala and Perarnbur manufacture passenger coaches 4. The narrow guage lines are confined to the hilly areas only
Correct : D. I, II, III and IV
23. Which of the following statement (s) regarding India's coal reserves is/are true ? 1. Over 90 percent of total reserves are located in the valleys of Son, Damodar, Mahanadi and Godavari 2. Indian coal reserves are characterised by low ash content and high calorific value 3. India has limited prime coking reserves
Correct : C. II and III
24. Which of the following is the oldest atomic power station?
Correct : B. Tarapur
25. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [NDA 2005] Important Location (Industry / Mining) State
Correct : A. Himgir : Uttar Pradesh
26. Which one of the following sequences of the oil refineries of India as they occur from
south to north is correct? [CDS 2009]
Correct : A. Kochi - Mangalore - Mumbai - Koyali
27. Which one of the following States of India is the largest producer of lignite coal? [CDS 2009]
Correct : D. Tamil Nadu
28. Which one of the following oil fields of India is the oldest and still producing oil ? [CDS 2009]
Correct : B. Digboi
29. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Irrigation Project State 1. Damanganga : Gujarat 2. Girna : Maharashtra 3. Pamba : Kerala Select the correct answer:
Correct : D. 1, 2 and 3
30. Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh ? 1. Bauxite 2. Dolomite 3. Iron ore 4. Tin
Select the correct answer using the code given below : [IAS 2008]
Correct : D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
31. Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Projects located? [IAS 2008]
Correct : C. Uttarakhand
32. With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated ? [IAS 2008]
Correct : B. Narmada
33. In which one of the following States are Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields located? [IAS
2008]
Correct : A. Arunachal Pradesh
34. Consider the following statements: 1. Gondwana coal is a laminated, bituminous coal. . 2. Gondwana coal is completely free from moisture, sulphur and phosphorus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008]
Correct : A. 1 only
35. Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Project is on which river? [NDA 2008]
Correct : B. Sharavati
36. Among the following States, which one has the highest amount of Nickel Ore resources? [Asstt Comm 2008]
Correct : D. Orissa
37. Consider the following cities: 1. Bhatinda 2. Jamnagar 3. Mangalore Which of the above has/have oil refineries? [Asstt Comm 2008]
Correct : C. 2 and 3
38. In which one of the following districts, have large reserves of diamond-bearing kimberlite been discovered in the recent past? [IAS 2007]
Correct : B. Raipur
39. Consider the following statements: 1. Balaghat is known for its diamond mines. 2. Majhgawan is known for its manganese deposits. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
Correct : D. Neither 1 nor 2
40. Which of the following substances are found in the beach sands of many parts of
Kerala? 1. Ilmenite 2. Zircon 3. Silimanite 4. Tungsten Select the correct answer using the code given below: [IAS 2006]
Correct : B. 1, 2 and 3
41. The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of [CDS 2011]
Correct : A. precious stones and building materials
42. Which one among the following statements regarding India's coal is not correct? [CDS
2012]
Correct : C. Bituminous coal is found in both lower Gondwana rocks and in Tertiary rocks
43. In Jaitapur, which one of the following power plants is being set up? [Haryana Gr Bank
PO 2011]
Correct : D. Nuclear based
44. In which one of the following States, Mangla, Bhagyam and Aishwarya oil fields are
located? [Haryana Gr Bank PO 2011]
Correct : D. Rajasthan
45. Which one among the following is a correct sequence of production of coal in the Indian States in descending order ? [NDA 2011]
Correct : A. Jharkhand - Madhya Pradesh - West Bengal - Meghalaya
46. Arrange the following oil refineries of India from west to east: 1. Koyali 2. Bongaigaon 3. Mathura 4. Haldia Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2011]
Correct : B. 1, 3, 4, 2
47. In which one of the following places electricity generated from hydel power? [CPO SI 2010]
Correct : D. Mettur
48. Coal mines in Jharkhand are located at [BPSC 2011]
Correct : A. Jharia
49. Consider the following problems being faced by the Indian Coal Industry : 1. Poor quality of coal and bottlenecks in the coal movement 2. Low utilisation capacity of washeries 3. Growing dependence on the import of coking coal 4. Administered prices Which of the above are correct? [BPSC 2011]
Correct : B. I, II, III and IV
50. Which one of the following barrages supplies water to the Indira Gandhi Canal? [CDS 2002]
Correct : B. Harika
51. The primary purpose of constructing the Farakka barrage is to: [CDS 1999]
Correct : A. preserve and maintain navigation
52. The reservoir Gobind Sagar is on which river in Punjab? [CDS 2002]
54. Which of the following is/are wrong? 1. Bhadravati steel plant - not located near coal deposits 2. First modern steel plant in India - Burnpur 3. Bokaro and Bhilai steel plants - German collaboration 4. Durgapur steel plant - British help
Correct : D. 2 and 3
55. Critical criteria for the location of an aluminium plant in India are the availability of bauxite and: [CDS 1999]
Correct : B. electricity
56. Which one of the following states is a Ieading producer of woollen textiles? [CDS 1999]
Correct : B. Punjab
57. In which of the following products has Bangladesh emerged as the main competitor of India in the world market? [IAS 1991]
Correct : C. Jute
58. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [IAS 2003]
Correct : D. India ranks third in the world in coal production
59. Apart from Tamil Nadu, lignite is found in: [IAS 2003]
Correct : A. Gujarat
60. Singhbhum is famous for: [SSC Graduate 2003]
Correct : D. both (b) and (c)
61. Which State of India has the largest reserves of monazite, with a high thorium content? [CPO SI 2002]
Correct : A. Kerala
62. Which one of the following States enjoys ideal conditions for the development of petrochemical industries?
Correct : A. Gujarat
63. The largest coal reserves of India are found in : [UP PCS 2002]
Correct : B. Jharkhand
64. Ankaleshwar in India is known for the production of: [NDA 2002]
Correct : D. petroleum
65. Ankaleshwar and Navagaon are two oil fields in :
Correct : A. Gujarat
66. The first oil well in India was dug at :
Correct : C. Digboi
67. Which of the following was India's first mobile offshore drillng platform?
Correct : D. None of the above
68. In the realm of coal production in the world, India ranks: [NDA 2002]
Correct : D. fourth
69. Which one of the following does not have a unit of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)?
Correct : C. Kolkata
70. Which of the following States is least developed in rail routes? [NDA 2002]
Correct : C. Manipur
71. India is divided into how many pin code zones?
Correct : C. Eight
72. The last three digits of a PIN code represent:
Correct : C. sorting district
73. A person wants to visit the national parks in Ranthambhor. Gir and Bandipur located in three different states of India. To which one of the following states does he need not go in this connection?
Correct : C. Kerala
74. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is located in : [CDS 2004]
Correct : A. Gujarat
75. The Indian Wild Ass (Ghor-Khur) is found in:
Correct : C. the Rann of Kachch
76. Which is the largest tiger reserve in India? [SSC Graduate 2003]
Correct : D. Corbett
77. Which is the first National Park established in India? [Asstt Comm PF 2003]
Correct : D. Corbett National Park
78. The first month of the 'Saka era' is : [IAS 2003]
Correct : C. Chaitra
79. Which of the following was not one of the consequences of the policy of exporting raw materials and food grains from India to Britain? [IAS 2003]
Correct : C. It led to agricultural shortage and famines
80. Which one of the following is the most possible solution for planning improvement of a metropolitan city in India? [IAS 2003]
Correct : B. Dispersing the factories & industries to the neighbouring but independent location.
81. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [CDS 2009]
National Park State
Correct : C. Ranthambore National Park : Gujarat
82. Which among the following National Highways of India is the longest? [CDS 2005]
Correct : B. NH 2
83. Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks? [IAS 2008]
Correct : A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
84. Which among the following is the major item of export from Paradeep Port ? [NDA 2008]
Correct : D. Iron Ore
85. In which one of the following places is the headquarters of the North-Eastern Railway
located? [CDS 2008]
Correct : B. Gorakhpur
86. Where is the old and over 2 km-long 'Pamban Railway Bridge', which attracts tourists from all over the country? [Asstt Comm 2008]
Correct : C. Palk straits
87. Which National Highway connects Chennai and Visakhapatnam ? [Asstt Comm 2008]
Correct : B. NH 5
88. Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip? [IAS2007]
Correct : D. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
89. Which one of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Orissa? [IAS 2007]
Correct : C. NH 6
90. Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region? [IAS 2007]
Correct : D. Indravati National Park
91. If a truck has to carry goods from Delhi to Bhopal via Gwalior, by National Highways (NH) following the shortest route, which one of the following groups of National Highways it has to go by ? [IAS 2007]
Correct : B. NH 2, NH 3, NH 12
92. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2006] Railway Zone Headquarters
Correct : B. South Eastern Railway : Bhubhaneswar
93. Which one of the following statements on biosphere reserves is not correct? [CDS 2010]
Correct : C. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh
94. Consider the following statements 1. Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest National Park of India. 2. It was one of the nine Tiger Reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. 3. Initially it was named as ‘Haile National Park’. Which of the statements given above are correct? [CDS 2009]
Correct : B. I, II and III
95. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given tiger reserves of India from north of south? [CDS 2010]
Correct : A. Dudwa - Kanha - Indravati - Bandipur
96. Consider the following railway zones:
1. North-Eastern Railway
2. Central Railway
3. North-Western Railway
4. South-Eastern Railway
Which one of the following is the correct order of locations of the headquarters of the above railway zones from west to east ? [Asstt Commt 2010]
Correct : B. 2-3-1-4
97. Consider the following statements: 1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. 2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. 3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2010]
Correct : C. 1 and 3 only
98. Which one among the following is a correct sequence of the Indian ports from north to south? [NDA 2011)
Correct : B. Kandla - Haldia - Paradeep - Kochi
99. Which one of the following is NOT the port town of Gujarat ? [UP PCS 2011]
Correct : A. Jamnagar
100. The position of Indian Railways network in the world is [SSC Grad 2011]