Consider the following statements: 1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs. 2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? [IAS 2009] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements: 1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs. 2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? [IAS 2009] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Last Answer : Ans: (d)

Consider the following statements: 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (b)

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] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : 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] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (d)

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] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : 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] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

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] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : 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/ ... ] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

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] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : 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] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (d)

Consider the following statements: 1. In the wet temperate forests at above 1500 m on the Nilgiris and Anaimalais, the Magnolias and Rhododendrons are commonly found. 2. Tropical dry evergreen forests are mostly found in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. In the wet temperate forests at above 1500 m on the Nilgiris and Anaimalais, the Magnolias and Rhododendrons are commonly found. 2. Tropical dry evergreen forests are mostly found in Andhra Pradesh, ... (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

Consider the following statements: Among the Indian States: 1. Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline 2. Gujarat has the highest number of airports Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2004] (a) only 1 (b) only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: Among the Indian States: 1. Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline 2. Gujarat has the highest number of airports Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2004] (a) only 1 (b) only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (d)

Consider the following statements: 1. Cherrapunji is located on the south side of Garo hills. 2. Cherrapunji is about 1700 m above mean sea level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Cherrapunji is located on the south side of Garo hills. 2. Cherrapunji is about 1700 m above mean sea level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Consider the following pairs: Tree: Location of its natural habitat 1. Rosewood: Slopes of Western Ghats of Karnataka and Kerala 2. Spruce : Western Himalayas at elevations from 2100 m to 3600 'm 3. Walnut: Lower elevations on Eastern Himalayas Which of the pair(s) given above is/are correctly matched? [IAS 2009] (a) A only (b) A and B (c) Band C (d) A, B and C

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

The first marine sanctuary in India, having within its bounds coral reefs, mollusca, dolphins, tortoises and various kinds of sea birds, has been established in (a) Sundarbans (b) Chilka Lake (c) Gulf of Kachchh (d) Lakshadweep

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park- (1) Andaman Islands (2) Gulf of Kutch (3) Lakshadweep Islands (4) Gulf of Mannar

Description : To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park- (1) Andaman Islands (2) Gulf of Kutch (3) Lakshadweep Islands (4) Gulf of Mannar

Last Answer : (2) Gulf of Kutch Explanation: The government of India, in 1982, declared a core area of 110 km2 in the Gulf of Kutch as Marine National Park for the conservation of coral reefs. It is ... formations of the Gulf of Kutch represent one of the extreme northern limits of corals in the Indian Ocean.

Consider the following statements: 1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production. 2. India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco. Which of these statements is/are correct? [IAS 2003] (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production. 2. India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco. Which of these statements is/are correct? [IAS 2003] (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Consider the following statements: 1. India is the original home of the cotton plant. 2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production. Which of these statements is/are correct ? [IAS 2003] (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. India is the original home of the cotton plant. 2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production. Which of these statements is/are correct ... ] (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Consider the following statements: 1. The south-west monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the Shillong plateau. 2. The north-east monsoon causes the rainfall over Orissa coast during winter. Which of these statements is/are correct ? [CDS 2003] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. The south-west monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the Shillong plateau. 2. The north-east monsoon causes the rainfall over Orissa coast during winter. Which of these statements is/are correct ? [CDS 2003] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

The Islands of Lakshadweep are (a) of volcanic origin (b) of coral origin (c) of continental origin (d) elevated portions of sub-marine mountains

Description : The Islands of Lakshadweep are (a) of volcanic origin (b) of coral origin (c) of continental origin (d) elevated portions of sub-marine mountains

Last Answer : Ans: (b)

To conserve coral reefs, the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park (1) Gulf of Kutch (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Gulf of Mannar (4) Andaman Islands

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Last Answer : (1) Gulf of Kutch Explanation: For the protection of coral reefs, the Gulf of Kutch was declared Marine National Park under the provisions of the Wildlife (protection) Act, 1972. It is the first national marine park of India.

To conserve coral reefs, the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park ; (1) Gulf of Kutch (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Gulf of Mannar (4) Andaman Islands

Description : To conserve coral reefs, the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park ; (1) Gulf of Kutch (2) Lakshadweep Islands (3) Gulf of Mannar (4) Andaman Islands

Last Answer : Gulf of Kutch

To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park : (1) Andaman Islands (2) Gulf of Kutch (3) Lakshadweep Islands (4) Gulf of Mannar

Description : To conserve coral reefs the Government of India declared one of the following as Marine Park : (1) Andaman Islands (2) Gulf of Kutch (3) Lakshadweep Islands (4) Gulf of Mannar

Last Answer : Gulf of Kutch

Consider the following statements: 1. Korba is west to Rourkela. 2. Rourkela is south to Ranehi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2005] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Korba is west to Rourkela. 2. Rourkela is south to Ranehi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2005] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Among the following areas, the widest continental shelf of India is found: [IAS 1991] (a) around the Gulf of Cambay (b) around the Konkan coast (c) off the Krishna and Godavari deltas (d) around the Palk strait

Description : Among the following areas, the widest continental shelf of India is found: [IAS 1991] (a) around the Gulf of Cambay (b) around the Konkan coast (c) off the Krishna and Godavari deltas (d) around the Palk strait

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

The ‘Mahe region’ located on the western coast of India is politically a part of the Union Territory of: [NDA 2002] (a) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (b) Diu and Daman (c) Lakshadweep (d) Pondicherry

Description : The ‘Mahe region’ located on the western coast of India is politically a part of the Union Territory of: [NDA 2002] (a) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (b) Diu and Daman (c) Lakshadweep (d) Pondicherry

Last Answer : Ans: (d)

Match the following types of climate with respective regions: [IAS 2003] A. Monsoon type with dry summer 1. Interior Peninsula B. Monsoon type with dry winter 2. Indian Plain C. Monsoon type with short dry season 3. S. E. Coast D. Semi-Arid Steppe 4. Western Coast A B C D (a) 3 2 4 1 (b) 2 4 1 3 (c) 4 1 3 2 (d) 1 3 2 4

Description : Match the following types of climate with respective regions: [IAS 2003] A. Monsoon type with dry summer 1. Interior Peninsula B. Monsoon type with dry winter 2. Indian Plain C. Monsoon type with short dry season 3. S. E. Coast D. Semi-Arid ... D (a) 3 2 4 1 (b) 2 4 1 3 (c) 4 1 3 2 (d) 1 3 2 4

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

Consider the following statements regarding Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 1. It enjoys equatorial climate 2. This is the only place in India where a volcano is located 3. This is the only place in India where coral bed is found Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [NDA 2010] (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 only

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

Consider the following Statements: Indicative Planning is a feature of ‘Mixed Economy’. Perspective Planning is used by socialist countries where each and every aspect of planning is controlled by the State. Which of the above Statement(s) is/are correct? A. A Only 1 B. B Only 2 C. C Both 1 and 2 D. D Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following Statements: Indicative Planning is a feature of Mixed Economy'. Perspective Planning is used by socialist countries where each and every aspect of planning is controlled by the State. Which of the above Statement( ... B. B Only 2 C. C Both 1 and 2 D. D Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : A. A Only 1

Consider the following statements related to compiler construction: I. Lexical Analysis is specified by context-free grammars and implemented by pushdown automata. II. Syntax Analysis is specified by regular expressions and implemented by finite-state machine. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (1) Only l (2) Only ll (3) Both I and II (4) Neither I nor Il

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Last Answer : Answer: 4

The coral reefs are the marine counterparts of – (1) Temperate forests (2) Tropical rain forests (3) Savannahs (4) Scrubland

Description : The coral reefs are the marine counterparts of – (1) Temperate forests (2) Tropical rain forests (3) Savannahs (4) Scrubland

Last Answer : (2) Tropical rain forests Explanation: The term "coral reef' generally refers to a marine ecosystem in which the main organisms are corals that house algal symbionts within their tissues. ... 3) ample sunlight. They are therefore restricted to shallow waters of tropical and subtropical regions.

Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone skeletons are called – (1) Clamitomonous (2) Foraminifera (3) Coral reefs (4) Diatoms

Description : Tiny marine animals which constitute limestone skeletons are called – (1) Clamitomonous (2) Foraminifera (3) Coral reefs (4) Diatoms

Last Answer : (3) Coral reefs Explanation: Coral reefs are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals. Coral reefs are colonies of tiny animals found in marine waters that contain few ... reefs are built from stony corals, which in turn consist of polyps that cluster in groups.

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] (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Description : 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 ... ) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Consider the following statements: 1. Assam shares a border with Bhutan and Bangladesh. 2. West Bengal shares a border with\ Bhutan and Nepal. 3. Mizoram shares a border with Bangladesh and Myanmar. Which of the statements given above are correct? [IAS 2006] (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Assam shares a border with Bhutan and Bangladesh. 2. West Bengal shares a border with\ Bhutan and Nepal. 3. Mizoram shares a border with Bangladesh and Myanmar. Which of the statements given above ... 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

1. The Shivaliks have tropical moist deciduous flora. 2. The Bundelkhand plateau has thorn and scrub forest type of vegetation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Last Answer : Ans: (c)

An example of 'horseshoe' shaped coral islands in the neighbourhood of India is – (1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (2) Maldives (3) Lakshadweep (4) Sri Lanka

Description : An example of 'horseshoe' shaped coral islands in the neighbourhood of India is – (1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (2) Maldives (3) Lakshadweep (4) Sri Lanka

Last Answer : (3) Lakshadweep Explanation: The Lakshadweep islands are formed of coral deposits called atolls. Atolls are circular or horse-shoe shaped coral reefs.

Which one of the following statements is not correct? [IAS 2005] (a) The Western Ghats are relatively higher in their northern region (b) The Anal Mudi is the highest peak in the Western Ghats (c) Tapi river lies to the south of Satpura (d) The Narmada and the Tapi river valleys are said to be old rift valleys

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Last Answer : Ans: (a)

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] (a) I and II (b) I, II and III (c) II and III (d) I and III

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

Consider the following statements: 1. A flute of smaller length produces waves of lower frequency. 2. Sound travels in rocks in the form of longitudinal elastic waves only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. A flute of smaller length produces waves of lower frequency. 2. Sound travels in rocks in the form of longitudinal elastic waves only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans:(d)

Consider the following statements: A. Adam Osborne produced the first portable computer. B. Ian Wilmut created the cloned sheep. Which of the statements given above is (are) correct ? (1) A only (2) B only (3) Both A and B (4) Neither (A) nor (B)

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Last Answer : Both A and B

In which one of the following Union Territories, people of the Onge tribe live? [IAS 2004] (a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (b) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (c) Daman and Diu (d) Lakshadweep

Description : In which one of the following Union Territories, people of the Onge tribe live? [IAS 2004] (a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (b) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (c) Daman and Diu (d) Lakshadweep

Last Answer : Ans: (a)

Complete the chain: Continental shelf, Archipelagos formed by coral atolls, Very wide on the western side of India

Description : Complete the chain: Continental shelf, Archipelagos formed by coral atolls, Very wide on the western side of India

Last Answer : Complete the chain: A B C (1) Continental shelf (1) Archipelagos formed by coral atolls (1 ... ) Deep flat areas on the ocean bottom (4) Chagos

The Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose Project is a joint venture of [IAS 2009] (a) Punjab and Haryana only (b) Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan only (c) Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh (d) Punjab and Himachal Pradesh only

Description : The Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose Project is a joint venture of [IAS 2009] (a) Punjab and Haryana only (b) Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan only (c) Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh (d) Punjab and Himachal Pradesh only

Last Answer : Ans: (b)

Consider the following animals of India: 1. Crocodile 2. Elephant Which of these is/are endangered species? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following animals of India: 1. Crocodile 2. Elephant Which of these is/are endangered species? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Consider the following statements: 1. when an electric bulb is switched on, the resistance of its tungsten filament increases. 2. the resistance of pure metals increases on heating. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Both 1 and 2 (b) only 1 (c) only 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. when an electric bulb is switched on, the resistance of its tungsten filament increases. 2. the resistance of pure metals increases on heating. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Both 1 and 2 (b) only 1 (c) only 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans:(a)

Consider the following statements: 1. In a direct-to-home (DTH) system, the viewer dish antenna picks up signals from the satellite directly. 2. Cable operators receive signal from the satellite on large community dish antennas and then transmit to the viewers’ sets. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. In a direct-to-home (DTH) system, the viewer dish antenna picks up signals from the satellite directly. 2. Cable operators receive signal from the satellite on large community dish antennas and ... ? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : Ans:(c)

Consider the following statements: 1. Organic matter decreases the permeability of a soil. 2. Entrapped air decreases the permeability of a soil. Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 &2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Organic matter decreases the permeability of a soil. 2. Entrapped air decreases the permeability of a soil. Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 &2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Last Answer : (c) Both 1 &2

Consider the following statements: 1. Over the oceans there is more evaporation than precipitation. 2. On land it is more precipitation than evapo-transpiration. Which of these statements are correct? (a) Both 1 & 2 (b) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 only (d) 2 only

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Over the oceans there is more evaporation than precipitation. 2. On land it is more precipitation than evapo-transpiration. Which of these statements are correct? (a) Both 1 & 2 (b) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 only (d) 2 only

Last Answer : (a) Both 1 & 2

Abstraction and encapsulation are fundamental principles that underlie the object oriented approach to software development. What can you say about the following two statements? I. Abstraction allows us to focus on what something does without considering the complexities of how it works. II. Encapsulation allows us to consider complex ideas while ignoring irrelevant detail that would confuse us. (1) Neither I nor II is correct. (2) Both I and II are correct. (3) Only II is correct. (4) Only I is correct.

Description : Abstraction and encapsulation are fundamental principles that underlie the object oriented approach to software development. What can you say about the following two statements? I. Abstraction allows us to focus on what something ... and II are correct. (3) Only II is correct. (4) Only I is correct.

Last Answer : (1) Neither I nor II is correct.

Consider the following statements: 1. Longitude of Jabalpur's location is between those of Indore and Bhopal 2. Latitude of Aurangabad's location is between those of Vadodara and Pune. 3. Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai. Which of these statements is/are ? [IAS 2003] (a) 1 and 3 (b) Only 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Longitude of Jabalpur's location is between those of Indore and Bhopal 2. Latitude of Aurangabad's location is between those of Vadodara and Pune. 3. Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai. Which ... ] (a) 1 and 3 (b) Only 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

Last Answer : Ans: (c)

Which one of the following States in India has the broadest continental shelf? [IAS 2008] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat (c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu

Description : Which one of the following States in India has the broadest continental shelf? [IAS 2008] (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Gujarat (c) Karnataka (d) Tamil Nadu

Last Answer : Ans: (d)

Which of the following statements is correct? (1) Lava and magma both have gas (2) Neither the lava nor the magma has gas (3) Magma has gas while lava has no gas (4) Lava has gas while magma has no gas

Description : Which of the following statements is correct? (1) Lava and magma both have gas (2) Neither the lava nor the magma has gas (3) Magma has gas while lava has no gas (4) Lava has gas while magma has no gas

Last Answer : (1) Lava and magma both have gas Explanation: Highly viscous lava tends to entrap gas, which form vesicles (bubbles) within the rock as they rise to the surface. Lava with low viscosity tends to ... by magma (a mixture of liquid rock, crystals, and dissolved gas) expelled onto the Earth's surface.

Among the following states, in which one is the percentage of forest area to total geographical area the highest? [IAS 2009] (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Himachal Pradesh (c) Sikkim (d) Uttarakhand

Description : Among the following states, in which one is the percentage of forest area to total geographical area the highest? [IAS 2009] (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Himachal Pradesh (c) Sikkim (d) Uttarakhand

Last Answer : Ans: (a)