1

Which of the following mountain ranges is not located in Europe?

A

Alps

B

Pyrenees

C

Ural Mountains

D

Rocky Mountains

E

Answer

D, Explanation: The Rocky Mountains (Option D) are located primarily in North America, extending from Canada to the United States, and are not found in Europe.

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2

Which of the following is not a landlocked country in Africa?

A

Chad

B

Zimbabwe

C

Kenya

D

Niger

E

Answer

C, Explanation: Kenya (Option C) is the only coastal country among the options provided. It has a coastline along the Indian Ocean in East Africa. Chad (Option A), Zimbabwe (Option B), and Niger (Option D) are all landlocked countries in Africa, surrounded entirely by land and lacking direct access to any ocean or sea. Therefore, the correct answer is C) Kenya.

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3

Which of the following statements about the India State of Forest Report 2021 is NOT true?

A

The report is published annually by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

B

The Forest Survey of India (FSI) conducts survey and assessment of forest resources in India.

C

The ISFR 2021 includes a new chapter on the assessment of forest cover in Tiger Reserves, Corridors, and Lion conservation areas.

D

FSI collaborated with Space Application Centre (SAC), ISRO, Ahmedabad, to estimate Above Ground Biomass (AGB) using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data.

E

Answer

A, Explanation: The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) is a biennial publication, not an annual one. It is prepared by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Options B, C, and D correctly describe various aspects of the ISFR 2021 as discussed in the passage.

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4

What is one of the new initiatives included in the India State of Forest Report 2021?

A

Assessment of forest cover in urban areas

B

Estimation of marine biodiversity

C

Evaluation of agricultural land use within forested regions

D

Assessment of forest cover in Tiger Reserves, Corridors, and Lion conservation areas

E

Answer

D, Explanation: One of the new initiatives introduced in the India State of Forest Report 2021 is the assessment of forest cover in Tiger Reserves, Corridors, and Lion conservation areas. This addition helps in evaluating the impact of conservation measures and management interventions implemented in these critical wildlife habitats.

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5

Which river forms the western boundary of Bihar?

A

Ganges

B

Kosi

C

Son

D

Gandak

E

Answer

D, Explanation: The Gandak River forms the western boundary of Bihar. It originates in Nepal and flows through Bihar before joining the Ganges River.

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6

The region of Bihar that is known for its fertile alluvial soil and extensive agriculture is:

A

Bhojpur

B

Mithila

C

Champaran

D

Magadh

E

Answer

C, Explanation: Champaran, located in the northern part of Bihar, is renowned for its fertile alluvial soil and extensive agricultural activities. It is famous for being the site where Mahatma Gandhi initiated his Satyagraha movement against the oppressive indigo planters.

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7

The 'Valmiki Tiger Reserve', located in the western region of Bihar, is situated along the banks of which river?

A

Ganges

B

Son

C

Gandak

D

Kosi

E

Answer

C, Explanation: The 'Valmiki Tiger Reserve' is situated along the banks of the Gandak River. It is located in the western region of Bihar, developed along the banks of the Gandak River.

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8

The Kaimur plateau in Bihar is rich in which mineral?

A

Bauxite

B

Limestone

C

Iron Ore

D

Copper

E

Answer

B, Explanation: The Kaimur plateau in Bihar is rich in limestone deposits. Limestone mining is a significant activity in this region, contributing to Bihar's mineral wealth and industrial development.

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