mcq part2

 21.The Jhamarkotra mines of Rajasthan are best known for which among the following minerals?

[A] Mica

[B] Zinc

[C] Rock Phosphate

[D] Lime Stone

Answer: C [Rock Phosphate]

22.The Kandaleru Dam is located in which state?

[A] Kerala

[B] Maharashtra

[C] Andhra Pradesh

[D] Goa

 Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]

23.Jarawas and Sentinelese tribes are found in which among the following state / Union Territory of India?

[A] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Lakshadweep
[D] Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: A [Andaman & Nicobar Islands]

24.The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are submerged parts of mountain range called:

[A] Arakan Yoma
[B] Pegu Yoma
[C] Askai Chin
[D] Tien Shan

Answer: A [Arakan Yoma]

25.Which of the following indigenous tribal groups are found in Andaman Islands (not Nicobar Islands)?

1. Jarawa
2. Sentinelese
3. Onge
4. Shom Pen

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3]

26.With reference to the relief features of Northern Plains, consider the following statements:
1. Bhabhar refers to the narrow belts of pebbles, usually parallel to the slope of river beds
2. Bhangar is old alluvium and Khadar is new alluvium
3. Bhangar is usually mixed with Kankar
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

 Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]

27.Which of the following tribes has become the first tribe to get habitat rights in India?

[A] Dongria Kondh
[B] Phase Pardhi
[C] Baiga
[D] Tharu

Answer: C [ Baiga]

28.Which of the following states are involved in the dispute over the sharing of the water of the Mahadayi River?

1. Maharashtra
2. Karnataka
3. Telangana
4. Andhra Pradesh

Select the correct option from codes given below:

[A] 2, 3 & 4 Only
[B] 1 & 2 Only
[C] 3 & 4 Only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer: B [1 & 2 Only]

29.Rajghat River Valley Project is associated to which river?

[A] Yamuna
[B] Chambal
[C] Betwa
[D] Son

 Answer: C [ Betwa]

30.  Consider the following lakes with states where they are located:

1. Umiam Lake – Meghalaya
2. Chandubi Lake – Assam
3. Ansupa Lake – Odisha

   Which of the above is/are correct?

[A] 1 & 2 Only
[B] 3 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] 1, 2 & 3

Answer: D [ 1, 2 & 3]

2.Hyundai partnered with which ride-sharing company to develop electric air taxis?

[A] Didi
[B] Uber
[C] Lyft
[D] Grab

Answer: B [Uber]

3.The first in-depth review of India’s energy policies was recently released by which international organisation?

[A] World Energy Council
[B] International Energy Agency
[C] Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries
[D] International Renewable Energy Agency

Answer: B [International Energy Agency]

4.What is India’s GDP growth rate for the current fiscal, as estimated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

[A] 5.2 %
[B] 5.0 %
[C] 4.8 %
[D] 4.6 %

Answer: C [4.8 %]

5.Which Public Sector Enterprise under the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals was approved to be shut down recently?

[A] Hindustan Fluorocarbons Limited (HFL)
[B] Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd (BCPL)
[C] Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd (HOCL)
[D] HIL (India) Limited (HIL)

Answer: A [Hindustan Fluorocarbons Limited (HFL)]

6.Who has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Monetary Policy Department in the Reserve Bank of India?

[A] Michael Patra
[B] Janak Raj
[C] B P Kanungo
[D] R Gandhi

 Answer: B [Janak Raj]

9.Which social network company recently acquired the ‘Chroma Labs’ known for its ‘Chroma Stories app?

[A] Facebook
[B] Twitter
[C] Pinterest
[D] Tumblr

Answer: B [Twitter]

10.Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently partnered with which Power based company to install Air Quality Monitoring Stations?

[A] NTPC Limited
[B] Power Grid Corporation
[C] Tata Power
[D] NHPC Limited

Answer: A [NTPC Limited]