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13 questions with worked solutions.
Q1. Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate as per Census 2011?
Answer: Kerala
As per Census 2011, Kerala had the highest literacy rate among Indian states. It has long been known for leading India in literacy and other human development indicators.
Q2. Where is the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium located?
Answer: New Delhi
The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is located in New Delhi. It is a major multi-purpose stadium used for athletics and football events.
Q3. In which type of terrain are waterfalls most commonly formed?
Answer: Plateau regions
Waterfalls are most commonly formed in plateau regions because rivers often descend abruptly from higher to lower levels there. Differences in rock resistance also help create a vertical drop.
Q4. Which district-state pair is correctly matched for bauxite reserves?
Answer: Koraput – Odisha
Koraput in Odisha is a known bauxite-producing region. The other district-state pairs are not standard matches for major bauxite reserves.
Q5. The Teesta River is a tributary of which river system?
Answer: Brahmaputra
The Teesta River is a tributary of the Brahmaputra river system. It originates in the Himalayas and eventually joins the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh. It is not part of the Ganga, Narmada, or Godavari systems.
Q6. Maharashtra accounted for approximately what percent of India’s total population in 2011?
Answer: 9%
According to Census 2011, Maharashtra’s population was about 112.4 million out of India’s total population of about 1.21 billion, which is roughly 9%. Therefore, 9% is the closest correct option.
Answer: 36%
UN World Urbanization Prospects places India’s urban population share at about 36% in the latest estimate around 2025. This is the proportion of India’s total population living in urban areas.
Answer: Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
The Chambal basin is famous for its ravine or badland topography, especially in parts of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. These states form the main geographical spread of the Chambal ravine landscape.
Answer: Bihar
The first phase of the Green Revolution mainly benefited Punjab, Haryana, and parts of western Uttar Pradesh. Bihar lagged behind due to weaker irrigation and infrastructure, so it was largely ineffective there.
Q10. Which Indian city is known for its abundance of buildings featuring French colonial architecture?
Answer: Puducherry
Puducherry is well known for its French colonial architecture, especially in the White Town area. The city reflects strong French influence from its colonial past.
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
In southern India, the diurnal range is generally not high because the sea moderates temperature, especially in coastal areas. Also, the annual mean range is greater in inland continental regions, not coastal regions. Hence both statements are incorrect.
Q12. Under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), India has unrestricted rights over which set of rivers?
Answer: Ravi, Beas, Satluj
Under the Indus Waters Treaty, the eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—are allocated for unrestricted use by India. The western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—are primarily allocated to Pakistan, with limited Indian rights. Therefore, the correct answer is Ravi, Beas, Satluj.
Q13. Which river basin in India is associated with major iron-ore deposits?
Answer: Mahanadi basin
The Mahanadi basin region, especially in Odisha and adjoining areas, is associated with major iron-ore deposits. This area is part of India's important mineral belt.