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  1. The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because

  2. A.

     it is the older river of India

    B.

     of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers

    C.

     there are a fairly large number of pilgrimage centres situated on its banks

    D.

     its length is nearly the same as that of the river Ganges


  3. The scarcity or crop failure of which of the following can cause a serious edible oil crisis in India?

  4. A.

     coconut

    B.

     Groundnut

    C.

     Linseed

    D.

     Mustard


  5. The pennines (Europe), Appalachians (America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of

  6. A.

     old mountains

    B.

     young mountains

    C.

     fold mountains

    D.

     block mountains


  7. Which of the following factors are responsible for present crisis in the jute industry in India?

    1. I.The decline in overseas market
    2. II.Inadequately supply of raw jute
    3. III.Stiff competition from synthetic packing materials
  8. A.

     I and II

    B.

     I, II and III

    C.

     I and III

    D.

     II and III


  9. Which of the following factors are responsible for India's failure to fully exploit the inland fisheries during the last five decades?

    1. I.Silting and pollution of the inland water bodies
    2. II.Deforestation in the catchment areas of the rivers
    3. III.Lack of marketing facilities
  10. A.

     I, II and III

    B.

     I and II

    C.

     I and III

    D.

     II and III


  11. Gold is mined in:

  12. A.

     Karnatka

    B.

     Maharastra

    C.

     Orissa

    D.

     Uttar Pradesh


  13. The source of Kaveri River lies in -

  14. A.

     Sahyadri

    B.

     Brahmagiri hills

    C.

     Gavaligarh

    D.

     Amarkantak


  15. Which State has the largest reserves of Lignite Coal?

  16. A.

     Gujarat

    B.

     Kerala

    C.

     Rajasthan

    D.

     Tamil Nadu


  17. Which of the following rivers makes an estuary?

  18. A.

     Krishna

    B.

     Kaveri

    C.

     Ganga

    D.

     Narmada


  19. Which of the following is known as the morning star?

  20. A.

     Saturn

    B.

     Jupiter

    C.

     Mars

    D.

     Venus