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With reference to India’s projects on connectivity, consider the following statements:Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  [2023] 1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat. 2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand ...Read more

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    Let's analyze each statement one by one: East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat: The East-West Corridor under the Golden Quadrilateral project connects Silchar in Assam to Porbandar in Gujarat, not Dibrugarh to Surat. So, this statement is incorrect. TrilaRead more

    Let’s analyze each statement one by one:

    1. East-West Corridor under Golden Quadrilateral Project connects Dibrugarh and Surat: The East-West Corridor under the Golden Quadrilateral project connects Silchar in Assam to Porbandar in Gujarat, not Dibrugarh to Surat. So, this statement is incorrect.
    2. Trilateral Highway connects Moreh in Manipur and Chiang Mai in Thailand via Myanmar: The Trilateral Highway is indeed designed to connect Moreh in Manipur, India, to Mae Sot in Thailand, via Myanmar. However, the endpoint in Thailand is Mae Sot, not Chiang Mai. So, this statement is partially correct but inaccurate in details.
    3. Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor connects Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh with Kunming in China: The BCIM (Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar) Economic Corridor is planned to connect Kolkata in India with Kunming in China, not Varanasi. So, this statement is incorrect.

    None of the statements is completely correct. Thus, the correct answer is: None

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Consider the following statements :Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  ...Read more

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    Let's evaluate the above statements: Amarkantak Hill: Recognized as a significant natural heritage site. Serves as the junction of the Vindhya and Satpura Ranges. Therefore, statement 1 is INCORRECT. Biligirirangan Hills: Located in the southeastern region of Karnataka. The Satpura Range, in contrasRead more

    Let’s evaluate the above statements:

    1. Amarkantak Hill:
      • Recognized as a significant natural heritage site.
      • Serves as the junction of the Vindhya and Satpura Ranges.
      • Therefore, statement 1 is INCORRECT.
    2. Biligirirangan Hills:
      • Located in the southeastern region of Karnataka.
      • The Satpura Range, in contrast, begins in eastern Gujarat and extends eastward, bordering Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, ultimately reaching Chhattisgarh.
      • Hence, statement 2 is INCORRECT.
    3. Seshachalam Hills:
      • Part of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra Pradesh.
      • The Western Ghats, however, span across several states including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
      • Thus, statement 3 is INCORRECT.

    Therefore, the correct answer is None.

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Asked: 2 months agoIn: ,
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Which one of the following is a part of the Congo Basin?Β 

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    The Congo Basin is a large, tropical rainforest region in central Africa that spans across several countries. The main countries that make up the Congo Basin are: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) - It holds the largest portion of the Congo Basin and is home to a significant part of the rainforRead more

    The Congo Basin is a large, tropical rainforest region in central Africa that spans across several countries. The main countries that make up the Congo Basin are:

    1. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – It holds the largest portion of the Congo Basin and is home to a significant part of the rainforest.
    2. Republic of the Congo – Also known as Congo-Brazzaville, this country has a substantial portion of the Congo rainforest.
    3. Central African Republic – Located to the north of the Congo Basin, it contains part of the rainforest region.
    4. Gabon – Although it has a smaller share, Gabon has a well-preserved part of the Congo Basin rainforest.
    5. Cameroon – The southern part of Cameroon is part of the Congo Basin.
    6. Equatorial Guinea – The mainland region of Equatorial Guinea (RΓ­o Muni) is included in the Congo Basin.

    These countries collectively make up the Congo Basin region, which is the second-largest tropical rainforest in the world, after the Amazon. It is known for its rich biodiversity, complex ecosystems, and significant role in regulating the Earth’s climate. So, Cameroon is the correct answer.

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About three-fourths of world’s cobalt, a metal required for the manufacture of batteries for electric motor vehicles, is produced by:Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  ...Read more

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    Indonesia has rapidly ascended to the position of the world’s second-largest cobalt producer, leading to a substantial decline in the price of this essential battery metal and intensifying Western concerns over China’s stronghold in the electric vehicle supply chain. Last year, the Southeast Asian nRead more

    Indonesia has rapidly ascended to the position of the world’s second-largest cobalt producer, leading to a substantial decline in the price of this essential battery metal and intensifying Western concerns over China’s stronghold in the electric vehicle supply chain. Last year, the Southeast Asian nation produced 9,500 tonnes of cobalt, representing 5 percent of the global supply, a significant leap from its negligible production levels before 2021. Nevertheless, Indonesia still trails significantly behind the Democratic Republic of Congo, the top global supplier, which commands a dominant 73 percent share of the market. So, the correct answer is: The Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Asked: 2 months agoIn: ,
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Ilmenite and rutile, abundantly available in certain coastal tracts of India, are rich sources of which one of the following?Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  ...Read more

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    India possesses substantial reserves of heavy minerals predominantly located along its coastal regions and in inland placer deposits. These heavy mineral sands include a collection of seven key minerals: ilmenite, leucoxene (also known as brown ilmenite), rutile, zircon, sillimanite, garnet, and monRead more

    India possesses substantial reserves of heavy minerals predominantly located along its coastal regions and in inland placer deposits. These heavy mineral sands include a collection of seven key minerals: ilmenite, leucoxene (also known as brown ilmenite), rutile, zircon, sillimanite, garnet, and monazite. Among these, ilmenite (FeO.TiOβ‚‚) and rutile (TiOβ‚‚) are the principal sources of titanium. Titanium dioxide is found in various polymorphic forms, namely rutile, anatase (octahedrite), and brookite. The correct answer is:Β Titanium. Β 

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Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  ...Read more

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    The best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland, is: Rann of Kutch. The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India, is a vast salt marshland that was formed due to the geological processes involving tectonic activity and fluctuations in sea level over time. TheseRead more

    The best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland, is: Rann of Kutch. The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India, is a vast salt marshland that was formed due to the geological processes involving tectonic activity and fluctuations in sea level over time. These repeated sea level changes have contributed to the unique landscape of salt flats and marshes in the region.

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Consider the following statements:Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  ...Read more

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Consider the following trees:Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  ...Read more

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    The deciduous status of the trees listed is as follows: Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus): Evergreen tree, not deciduous. Mahua (Madhuca indica): Deciduous tree, sheds its leaves annually. Teak (Tectona grandis): Deciduous tree, sheds its leaves seasonally. Based on the above information: Mahua aRead more

    The deciduous status of the trees listed is as follows:

    1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus): Evergreen tree, not deciduous.
    2. Mahua (Madhuca indica): Deciduous tree, sheds its leaves annually.
    3. Teak (Tectona grandis): Deciduous tree, sheds its leaves seasonally.

    Based on the above information:

    • Mahua and Teak are deciduous trees.
    • Jackfruit is not a deciduous tree.

    So, two of the listed trees are deciduous. The correct answer is: Only two

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Consider the following pairs:Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  ...Read more

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    Let's evaluate each pair: Kamaraj Port : First major port in India registered as a company This is correct. Kamaraj Port, formerly known as Ennore Port, was the first major port in India to be registered as a company under the Companies Act, 1956. Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in IndiaRead more

    Let’s evaluate each pair:

    1. Kamaraj Port : First major port in India registered as a company This is correct. Kamaraj Port, formerly known as Ennore Port, was the first major port in India to be registered as a company under the Companies Act, 1956.
    2. Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in India This is correct. Mundra Port, located in Gujarat, is the largest privately owned port in India, operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Limited.
    3. Visakhapatnam Port : Largest container port in India This is incorrect. The largest container port in India is Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) near Mumbai, not Visakhapatnam Port.

    Based on the evaluation, two of the pairs are correctly matched. The correct answer is: Only two pairs

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Consider the following statements:Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  ...Read more

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    On evaluating each statement one by one: Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake: This is correct. The Jhelum River flows into the Wular Lake, which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, located in Jammu and Kashmir. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake: This is incorrect. Kolleru LakRead more

    On evaluating each statement one by one:

    • Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake: This is correct. The Jhelum River flows into the Wular Lake, which is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, located in Jammu and Kashmir.
    • Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake: This is incorrect. Kolleru Lake, situated between the Krishna and Godavari deltas, is primarily fed by the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru rivers, not directly by the Krishna River.
    • Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake: This is correct. The Kanwar Lake, also known as Kabar Taal, is a natural oxbow lake formed by the meandering of the Gandak River in the Begusarai district of Bihar.

    Based on the evaluation, two of the statements are correct. The correct answer is: Only two

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