21000+ Important MCQs for UPSC
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Explanation: The Indian Standard Meridian (82.5° E longitude) is the reference longitude for Indian Standard Time (IST).
It passes through the states of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Madhya Pradesh (MP), Chhattisgarh, Odisha (Orissa), and Andhra Pradesh (AP).
Other Options Explained:
(A) AP and Karnataka → Incorrect, as Karnataka is not on the Indian Standard Meridian.
(B) AP and Tamil Nadu → Incorrect, as Tamil Nadu is not on the meridian.
(C) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu → Incorrect, as neither state is on the Indian Standard Meridian.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) Orissa and AP.
Explanation: India shares its northern border with China, and the following Indian states have a common border with China:
1. Ladakh (previously part of Jammu & Kashmir, now a Union Territory)
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Uttarakhand
4. Sikkim
5. Arunachal Pradesh
Since Jammu and Kashmir (before bifurcation) shared a border with China, and the other three states (Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh) also share borders with China, all the given options are correct.
Thus, the correct answer is (D) All.
Explanation: India shares a 1,643 km long border with Myanmar, and the following Indian states have a common border with Myanmar:
1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Nagaland
3. Manipur
4. Mizoram
Since all these states are listed in option (A), it is the correct answer.
Explanation: India lies in the Northern Hemisphere (as it is situated north of the equator) and the Eastern Hemisphere (since it is located east of the Prime Meridian).
Other Options Explained:
(B) Southern and Eastern → Incorrect, as India is not in the Southern Hemisphere.
(C) Northern and Western → Incorrect, as India is primarily in the Eastern Hemisphere.
(D) Northern and Southern → Incorrect, as India is entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
Thus, the correct answer is (A) Northern and Eastern.
Explanation:
Lakshadweep is a union territory of India and consists of 36 coral islands, atolls, and reefs in the Arabian Sea. However, only 10 islands are inhabited, while the rest are uninhabited or used for administrative purposes.
Explanation:
The Constituent Assembly of India was formed on December 9, 1946, and it took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to complete the drafting of the Indian Constitution.
- The final draft was adopted on November 26, 1949.
- The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950 (celebrated as Republic Day).
Thus, the process lasted for nearly three years from December 9, 1946, to November 26, 1949.
Explanation:
The concept of Five-Year Plans in India was introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 based on the model of the Soviet Union. The First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) focused on agricultural development, irrigation, and industrial growth. The Planning Commission was responsible for formulating and implementing these plans.