About three-fourths of world’s cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by
About three-fourths of world’s cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by (a) Argentina (b) Botswana (c) Democratic Republic of Congo (d) Kazakhstan Answer: C
Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?
Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following? (a) Aluminium (b) Copper (c) Iron (d) Titanium Answer: D
Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?
Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland? (a) Bhitarkanika Mangroves (b) Marakkanam Salt Pans (c) Naupada Swamp (d) Rann of Kutch Answer: D The correct answer is (d) Rann of Kutch. The Rann of Kutch is the best example of repeated […]
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. 3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two […]
How many of the above are deciduous trees?
Consider the following trees: 1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) 2. Mahua (Madhuca indica) 3. Teak (Tectona grandis) How many of the above are deciduous trees? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: C The correct answer is (c), all three. A deciduous tree is a tree that sheds its leaves every […]
Consider the following pairs: How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following pairs: Port Well known as 1. Kamarajar Port: First major port in India registered as a company 2. Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in India 3. Visakhapatnam: Largest container port in India How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a) Only one pair (b) Only two pair (c) […]
Consider the following statements How many of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake. 2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake. 3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Answer: A Therefore, out of the given statements, only […]
Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food
Which of the following organisms perform waggle dance for others of their kin to indicate the direction and the distance to a source of their food (a) Butterflies (b) Dragonflies (c) Honeybees (d) Wasps Answer: C The organism that performs the waggle dance to indicate the direction and distance to a food source is honeybees. […]
Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood?
Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood? (a) Fishing cat (b) Orangutan (c) Otter (d) Sloth bear Answer: B
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature above the boiling point of water. 2. Some microorganisms can grow in environments with temperature below the freezing point of water. 3. Some microorganisms can grow in highly acidic environment with a pH below 3. How many of the above statements are […]