Description : At which place is the monkey called Lion-tailed macaque naturally found? -Do You Know?
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Description : At which place is the monkey called Lion-tailed macaque naturally found?
Last Answer : Nilgiris
Description : 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
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Where is the old and over 2 km-long 'Pamban Railway Bridge', which attracts tourists from all over the country? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Nilgiris (b) Krishna delta (c) Palk straits (d) Malabar coast
Description : What is the name of the highest summit of Nilgiri Hills? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Coonoor-betta (b) Anaimudi (c) Doda-betta (d) Vellangiri
Description : Among the following places, which one receives comparatively lowest average monsoon rainfall from June to September? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Eastern Uttar Pradesh (b) Southern West Bengal (c) Punjab (d) Western Uttar Pradesh
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which National Highway connects Chennai and Visakhapatnam ? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) NH 4 (b) NH 5 (c) NH 6 (d) NH 8
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Consider the following cities: 1. Bhatinda 2. Jamnagar 3. Mangalore Which of the above has/have oil refineries? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Description : Among the following States, which one has the highest amount of Nickel Ore resources? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Chhattisgarh (b) Jharkhand (c) Karnataka (d) Orissa
Description : Among the following rivers, which one is the longest? [Asstt Comm 2008] (a) Godavari (b) Krishna (c) Mahanadi (d) Narmada
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : A rare and endangered animal in Silent Valley is - (1) Musk deer (2) Tiger (3) Lion-tailed macaque (4) Rhinosores
Last Answer : (3) Lion-tailed macaque Explanation: Among the more significant inhabitants of the silent valley forests are the lion tailed macaque which is on list of endangered animal and the Silent Valley ... the evergreen environments available in the south Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Description : _____________ is endemic to the Western ghats of south –west India. a) lion tailed macaque b)orange –breasted sunbird c)gaur lion d)turtle
Last Answer : a) lion tailed macaque
Description : A rare and endangered animal in Silent Valley is : (1) Musk deer (2) Tiger (3) Lion-tailed macaque (4) Rhinosores
Last Answer : Lion-tailed macaque
Description : Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given hills starting from the north and going towards the south? [IAS 2005] (a) Nallamalai Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Javadi Hilis - ... - Nilgiri Hills - Anaimalai Hills (d) Anaimalai Hills - Nilgiri Hills - Javadi Hills - Nallamalai Hills
Description : The 'Grand Trunk Road' connects: [Asstt Comm PF 2002] (a) Kolkata and Mumbai (b) Delhi and Chennai (c) Kolkata and Amritsar (d) Tirupati and Ludhiana
Description : Match the following: [Asstt Comm PF 2003] Park/Sanctuary State A. Keoladeo National Park 1. Assam B. Corbett National Park 2. Kerala C. Kaziranga Sanctuary 3. Uttar Pradesh D. Periyar Game Sanctuary 4. Rajasthan 5. Uttarakhand A B C D (a) 2 5 4 1 (b) 4 3 1 2 (c) 2 3 4 1 (d) 4 5 1 2
Description : Which is the first National Park established in India? [Asstt Comm PF 2003] (a) Velvadna National Park (b) Periyar National Park (c) Bandipur National Park (d) Corbett National Park
Description : Match the following: [Asstt Comm PF 2002] River valley project State A. Purna Project 1. Gujarat B: Bhima Project 2. Maharashtra C. Kakrapara Project 3. Punjab D. Tehri Dam Project 4. Uttaranchal 5. Uttar Pradesh 6. Karnataka A B C D (a) 1 6 5 3 (b) 2 3 1 4 (c) 1 3 5 4 (d) 2 6 1 3
Description : Which one among the following types of forests exhibits highest bio-diversity ? [Asstt Comm 2001] (a) Dry deciduous forest (b) Tropical rain forest (c) Moist deciduous forest (d) Mangrove forest
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Alluvial soil is rich in chemical properties and is capable of yielding Rabi and Kharif crops. 2. Black soil is suitable for cotton, groundnut. 3. Rabi crops are reaped in autumn after sowing in June. ... ] (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3
Description : Match the following: [Asstt Comm PF 2002] City River passing through the city A. Nasik 1. Krishna B. Surat 2. Cauvery C. Ujjain 3. Godawari D. Vijayawada 4. Shipra 5. Tapti A B C D (a) 3 5 4 1 (b) 4 1 3 2 (c) 3 1 4 2 (d) 4 5 3 1
Description : The oldest mountains in India according to geographical history are :[Asstt Grade 1991] (a) Satpuras (b) Nilgiris (c) Vindhyas (d) Aravallis
Description : The wet hill forest are found in the: [CDS 1999] (a) Aravallis (b) Mahadev Hills (c) Nilgiris (d) Satpura Hills
Description : Yercaud, a hill station of South India, is situated on the (a) Cardamom Hills (b) Nilgiris (c) Shevaroy Hills (d) Javadi Hills
Description : The Nilgiris are part of the (a) Eastern Ghats (b) Western Ghats (c) Vindhyachal (d) Tamil Nadu Hills
Description : Arrange the following hills of southern India from north to south: 1. Nilgiri 2. Cardamom 3. Nallamala 4. Anaimalai Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011] (a) 3-1-4-2 (b) 4-3-1-2 (c) 1-3-4-2 (d) 1-2-3-4
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
Description : Pachmarhi biosphere reserve is in – (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Arunachal Pradesh (3) Himachal Pradesh (4) Madhya Pradesh
Last Answer : (4) Madhya Pradesh Explanation: The Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve is a non-use conservation area and biosphere reserve in the Satpura Range of Madhya Pradesh. It is located within Hoshangabad, Betul, and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh. UNESCO designated it as a biosphere reserve in 2009.
Description : Which of the following cities/towns lies to the northern-most latitude? (1) Patna (2) Allahabad (3) Pachmarhi (4) Ahmedabad
Last Answer : (1) Patna Explanation: Patna is the capital of the Indian state of Bihar and the most populous city in Bihar. It is situated at latitudes of 25.6155° N, 85.1355° E.
Description : The 'Todas' are one of the major tribes found in (a) Sikkim (b) Assam (c) Nilgiris (d) The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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
Description : Littoral forests occur (a) on hills (b) along the sea coasts and tidal creeks (c) where the rainfall is heavy (d) at elevated places
Description : In which one of the following places is the headquarters of the North-Eastern Railway located? [CDS 2008] (a) Guwahati (b) Gorakhpur (c) Kolkata (d) Bhubaneswar
Description : What is the correct order of occurrence of the following places as one moves from east to west? [CDS 2008] (1) Murshidabad (2) Gorakhpur (3) Bhopal (4) Bhavnagar (a) 2-4-3-1 (b) 1-3-4-2 (c) 1-2-3-4 (d) 4-3-2-1
Description : 28.38 N. and 77.12 E are the respective latitude and longitude of which one of the following places? [CDS 2008] (a) Jaipur (b) Delhi (c) Lucknow (d) Allahabad
Description : The Bhils and the Kols live (a) along the Vindhya ranges (b) in the Nilgiris (c) in the North-East frontiers of India (d) All over India
Description : Panchmarhi is near the highest point on the range of (a) Vindhyas (b) Aravallis (c) Nilgiris (d) Satpuras
Description : The main difference between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats is the matter of (a) continuity (b) proximity of coast (c) ending in Nilgiris (d) height
Description : Which of the following mountains are the oldest according to geological history? (a) Nilgiris (b) Satpura Range (c) Vindhyas (d) Aravalli
Description : Match the following: Forest Type Regions A. Tropical evergreen 1. Chhotanagpur plateau, Siwaliks B. Monsoon 2. Shillong plateau, Sahyadris C. Temperate 3. West Bengal, Terai D. Mangrove 4. Eastern and Western Himalayas, Nilgiris A B C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 4 1 2
Description : Which one was the first 'Biosphere Reserves' Project Scheme? (1) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve (2) Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve (3) Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve (4) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Last Answer : (2) Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve Explanation: Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
Description : The natural habitat of Rhinoceros in India is – (1) Bharatpur (2) Gir forest (3) Khaziranga (4) Nilgiris
Last Answer : (3) Khaziranga Explanation: Kaziranga National Park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam form the natural habitat of rhinoceros in India. The sanctuary hosts two-thirds of the world's great ... . Kaziranga is also home to the highest density of tigers among protected areas in the world.
Description : Where was the first Bio-reserve established in India? (1) Nokrek (2) Kanha (3) Nilgiris (4) Periyar
Last Answer : (3) Nilgiris Explanation: Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats.
Description : The highest mountain peak in Peninsular India is – (1) Anaimudi (2) Dodabetta (3) Mahendragiri (4) Nilgiris
Last Answer : (1) Anaimudi Explanation: The highest peak of Peninsular India is Anaimudi (2695 m) in Anaimalai Hills. It is located in Kerala in the Western Ghats.
Description : The first biosphere reserve that was set up in India in 1986 is – (1) Nanda Devi (2) Nilgiris (3) Nokrek (4) Manas
Last Answer : (2) Nilgiris Explanation: Established in the year 1986, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in India. It is an International Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats. Other early ... and Nandadevi in 1988; and Great Nicobar, Manas, Sunderbans and Gulf of Mannar in 1989.
Description : Which of the following is referred to as 'Young Fold Mountains'? (1) Aravallis (2) Nilgiris (3) Himalayas (4) Vindhyas
Last Answer : (3) Himalayas Explanation: The Himalayas are known to be young fold mountains. They are considered young because they have been formed relatively recently in the earth's history, compared to older mountains such as the Aravalis.
Description : 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 ... 1-2-3-4 (b) 2-3-1-4 (c) 3-2-4-1 (d) 3-4-2-1
Description : Which one among the following is not a plantation crop? [Asstt Commdt 2011] (a) Coffee (b) Sugarcane (c) Wheat (d) Rubber
Description : In which of the following states, retreating monsoon has more effect? [Asstt Grade 1991] (a) Orissa (b) West Bengal (c) Punjab (d) Tamil Nadu