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  1. Which of the following states does not share the drainage basin of the Cauvery?

  2. A.

     Andhra Pradesh

    B.

     Karnataka

    C.

     Kerala

    D.

     Tamil Nadu


  3. Which of the following States does not share the drainage basin of the Krishna?

  4. A.

     Maharashtra

    B.

     Karnataka

    C.

     Andhra Pradesh

    D.

     Tamil Nadu


  5. The minimum fore at cover necessary to maintain ecological balance is

  6. A.

     50% of the total land area

    B.

     40% of the total land area

    C.

     33% of the total land area

    D.

     25% of the total land area


  7. Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an 'ecological hot spot'?

  8. A.

     Western Himalayas

    B.

     Eastern Himalayas

    C.

     Western Ghats

    D.

     Eastern Ghats


  9. Which of the following is not an international airport?

  10. A.

     Palam

    B.

     Dum Dum

    C.

     Meenambakkam

    D.

     Ahmedabad


  11. The Bhutia group of languages does not include

  12. A.

     Laddakhi

    B.

     Tibetan

    C.

     Lepcha

    D.

     Sherpa


  13. Arable lands refer to

  14. A.

     Pasture land

    B.

     Fallow land

    C.

     Woodland

    D.

     Cultivable land


  15. According to historical geography Bharata Varaha is a part of

  16. A.

     Pushkharadweepa

    B.

     Jambudweep

    C.

     Kraunchidweepa

    D.

     Kushadweepa


  17. The edible oil commonly used in India for preparation of toilet soap is

  18. A.

     Linseed oil

    B.

     Mustard oil

    C.

     Soyabean oil

    D.

     Coconut oil


  19. Which one of the following racial groups is popularly known as the Aryans?

  20. A.

     The Proto-Australoids

    B.

     The Mediterraneans

    C.

     The Brachycephals

    D.

     The Nordics