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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I Geography

Q) The land of maximum biodiversity is

  • (A) Tropical
  • (B) Temperate
  • (C) Monsoonal
  • (D) Equatorial
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Correct Answer - Option (A)

Explanation :

Equatorial regions have the highest biodiversity because they have a warm, stable climate and high rainfall throughout the year.

These conditions support dense rainforests, such as the Amazon Rainforest, which hosts the most diverse ecosystems on Earth.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Tropical – High biodiversity but slightly less than equatorial regions.

(B) Temperate – Moderate biodiversity due to seasonal climate variations.

(C) Monsoonal – Experiences seasonal rainfall, leading to lower biodiversity than equatorial zones.


Thus, the correct answer is (D) Equatorial.

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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I Geography

Q) Indian Standard Time relates to

  • (A) 75.5°E longitude
  • (B) 82.5°E longitude
  • (C) 90.5°E longitude
  • (D) 0° longitude
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Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the 82.5°E longitude, which passes through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.

This meridian is chosen as the standard time reference for the entire country.


Other Options Explained:

(A) 75.5°E longitude – Not used for IST.

(C) 90.5°E longitude – Closer to Northeast India but not the standard meridian.

(D) 0° longitude – Refers to the Prime Meridian (Greenwich, UK), not related to IST.


Thus, the correct answer is (B) 82.5°E longitude.

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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I Geography

Q) Which is the second nearest star to the Earth after the Sun?

  • (A) Vega
  • (B) Sirius
  • (C) Proxima Centauri
  • (D) Alpha Centauri
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Correct Answer - Option (C)

Explanation :

The Sun is the closest star to Earth.

Proxima Centauri, which is part of the Alpha Centauri star system, is the second nearest star at a distance of 4.24 light-years from Earth.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Vega – A bright star in the Lyra constellation, much farther than Proxima Centauri.

(B) Sirius – The brightest star in the night sky, about 8.6 light-years away.

(D) Alpha Centauri – A star system that includes Proxima Centauri, but the two main stars (Alpha Centauri A & B) are farther than Proxima Centauri.


Thus, the correct answer is (C) Proxima Centauri.

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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I Geography

Q) The forest in Sundarban is called

  • (A) Scrub jungle
  • (B) Mangrove
  • (C) Deciduous forest
  • (D) Tundra
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Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

The Sundarbans is a natural region comprising southern Bangladesh and a part in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world.

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Upesh • 108 Points
Mover History

Q) Who among the Following Sikh gurus, was executed by Aurangzeb?

  • (A) Guru Nanak Dev
  • (B) Guru Arjun Singh
  • (C) Guru Tegh Bahadur
  • (D) Guru Govind Singh
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Correct Answer - Option (C)

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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I Geography

Q) Which of the following Indonesian regions was a victim of massive earthquake in 2004 ?

  • (A) Irian Jaya
  • (B) Sumatra
  • (C) Kalibangan
  • (D) Java
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Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

On December 26, 2004, a massive earthquake (9.1-9.3 magnitude) struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.

It triggered a devastating tsunami that affected multiple countries around the Indian Ocean, causing massive destruction and loss of life.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Irian Jaya – A province in eastern Indonesia, not affected by the 2004 earthquake.

(C) Kalibangan – An ancient Indus Valley Civilization site in India, unrelated to Indonesia.

(D) Java – Another Indonesian island, but the earthquake's epicenter was near Sumatra.


Thus, the correct answer is (B) Sumatra

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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I General Awareness

Q) The first non-stop air-conditioned 'DURANTO' train was flagged off between

  • (A) Sealdah – New Delhi
  • (B) Mumbai – Howrah
  • (C) Bangalore – Howrah
  • (D) Chennai – New Delhi
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Correct Answer - Option (A)

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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I Geography

Q) Which one of the following states does not form part of Narmada River basin ?

  • (A) Madhya Pradesh
  • (B) Rajasthan
  • (C) Gujarat
  • (D) Maharashtra
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Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

The Narmada River basin primarily covers parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

The river originates from Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, and flows westward into the Arabian Sea.

Rajasthan does not fall within the Narmada River basin.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Madhya Pradesh – The Narmada originates here and covers a major portion of the state.

(C) Gujarat – The river flows into the Arabian Sea through Gujarat.

(D) Maharashtra – Some tributaries of the Narmada originate in Maharashtra.


Thus, the correct answer is (B) Rajasthan.

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Upesh • 108 Points
Mover General Awareness

Q) Which government control organisation has its Moto 'yogakshemam Vahamyahum'.

  • (A) Central bureau of investigation
  • (B) Life insurance corporation of India
  • (C) State Bank of India group
  • (D) Central board of secondary education
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Correct Answer - Option (B)

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