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  1. The correct sequence of the different sections of the Himalayas in terms of their stretch (in kilometre) in the descending order is ________

  2. A.

     Punjab Him., Kumaon Him., Nepal Him., Assam Him.

    B.

     Nepal Him., Assam Him., Punjab Him., Kumaon Him.

    C.

     Kumaon, Hlm., Nepal Him., Assam Him., Punjab Him.

    D.

     Nepal Him., Assam Him., Kumaon Him., Punjab Him.


  3. What is the name of India's permanent research station in southern hemisphere Antarctica

  4. A.

     Dakshin Bharat

    B.

     Dakshin Niwas

    C.

     Dakshin Chitra

    D.

     Dakshin Gangotri


  5. Panchmarhi is near the highest point on the range of

  6. A.

     Vindhyas

    B.

     Aravallis

    C.

     Nilgiris

    D.

     Satpuras


  7. Which of the following is the main difference between the Western and Eastern Ghats?

  8. A.

     Height

    B.

     Continuity

    C.

     Proximity to the coast

    D.

     Vegetation


  9. India is the seventh largest country in the world and it covers a total area of approximately ________

  10. A.

     2700000 sq. km

    B.

     3000000 sq. km

    C.

     3200000 sq. km

    D.

     3600000 sq. km


  11. Which of the following is the capital of the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli?

  12. A.

     Dadra

    B.

     Nagar Haveli

    C.

     Kavaratti

    D.

     Silvassa


  13. Which one of the following States shares boundaries with the maximum number of other States of India ?

  14. A.

     Madhya Pradesh

    B.

     Maharashtra

    C.

     Assam

    D.

     Bihar


  15. Which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct?
    1. The continental shelves of Lakshadweep are originated due to coral reefs.
    2. The continental shelves of western coast are due to faulting and submergence.

  16. A.

     1 only

    B.

     2 only

    C.

     Both 1 and 2

    D.

     Neither 1 nor 2


  17. Which of the following sets of cities is located on the reference longitude for Indian standard time?

  18. A.

     Bangalore-Varanasi

    B.

     Chennai-Varanasi

    C.

     Kakinanda-Pondicherry

    D.

     Pondicherry-Varanasi


  19. Nanda Devi peak forms a part of ________

  20. A.

     Assam Himalayas

    B.

     Kumaon Himalayas

    C.

     Nepal Himalayas

    D.

     Punjab Himalayas