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1. Which one among the following States in India shares a boundary with t

Which one among the following States in India shares a boundary with the most number of States?

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Uttar Pradesh

Telangana

Chhattisgarh

Assam

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Among the given options, Uttar Pradesh shares a boundary with the most number of Indian states.

Uttar Pradesh shares borders with eight Indian states: Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar, plus the Union Territory of Delhi and the country of Nepal.

Counting the borders for the other options:
Telangana shares borders with 5 states: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
Chhattisgarh shares borders with 7 states: Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.
Assam shares borders with 7 states: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal, plus the countries of Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Comparing the numbers (8 for UP vs. 5, 7, 7), Uttar Pradesh borders the most states among the options.

2. Which one of the following States does not make boundary with Chhattis

Which one of the following States does not make boundary with Chhattisgarh ?

Jharkhand

Bihar

Odisha

Telangana

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The correct answer is B. Chhattisgarh shares its borders with Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Bihar does not share a border with Chhattisgarh; it is located further north, separated by Jharkhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh.

Knowledge of the geographical boundaries of Indian states is required.

Chhattisgarh was formed in 2000, carved out of Madhya Pradesh. Its neighbouring states are: Madhya Pradesh (North-West), Uttar Pradesh (North), Jharkhand (North-East), Odisha (East), Telangana (South-West), Andhra Pradesh (South), and Maharashtra (South-West).

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3. Which one among the following is the northernmost located city of Indi

Which one among the following is the northernmost located city of India ?

Patna

Kolkata

Guwahati

Kohima

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The correct answer is Guwahati.

To determine the northernmost city among the given options, we need to compare their latitudes. Approximate latitudes are:
– Patna (Bihar): ~25.5° N
– Kolkata (West Bengal): ~22.6° N
– Guwahati (Assam): ~26.2° N
– Kohima (Nagaland): ~25.6° N

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Comparing these values, Guwahati has the highest latitude (approximately 26.2° N), making it the northernmost city among the given options.

Latitudinal comparison is a standard method for determining the relative north-south position of places. It’s useful to have a general idea of the geographical location and approximate latitudes of major Indian cities, especially those mentioned frequently in geographical context.

4. Consider the following archaeological sites : 1. Burzahom 2. Sarai Kho

Consider the following archaeological sites :
1. Burzahom
2. Sarai Khola
3. Kurnool
4. Attirampakkam
Which one of the following represents the locations of the above sites starting from north to south?

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2-1-4-3

1-2-3-4

1-3-2-4

2-3-4-1

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To arrange the sites from North to South:
1. Burzahom is in Kashmir, the northernmost region among the given sites.
2. Sarai Khola is located near Taxila in the Punjab province of Pakistan, which is south of Kashmir.
3. Kurnool is in Andhra Pradesh, located in South India, south of Punjab/North India.
4. Attirampakkam is near Chennai in Tamil Nadu, located further south than Kurnool in South India.
Therefore, the order from North to South is Burzahom (1) -> Sarai Khola (2) -> Kurnool (3) -> Attirampakkam (4), which corresponds to option B.

– Burzahom is a significant Neolithic site known for pit dwellings.
– Sarai Khola is an archaeological mound revealing evidence from the Neolithic and Indus Valley periods.
– Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh is famous for its Paleolithic cave sites, like the Kurnool caves.
– Attirampakkam is one of the most important Lower Paleolithic sites in India, providing a long sequence of cultural periods.

Mapping these sites geographically:
– Burzahom: ~34.1° N latitude (J&K, India)
– Sarai Khola: ~33.6° N latitude (Punjab, Pakistan)
– Kurnool: ~15.8° N latitude (Andhra Pradesh, India)
– Attirampakkam: ~13.2° N latitude (Tamil Nadu, India)
This confirms the North-to-South order as 1-2-3-4.

5. Consider the following States : Andhra Pradesh Kerala Himachal Pra

Consider the following States :

Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Himachal Pradesh
Tripura

How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States ?

Only one State

Only two States

Only three States

All four States

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All four states listed are generally known as tea-producing States in India. Andhra Pradesh has tea plantations, particularly in the Araku Valley region. Kerala is a major tea producer, with famous tea-growing areas like Munnar and Wayanad. Himachal Pradesh is known for its distinctive Kangra tea. Tripura is also a significant tea-growing state in North East India, after Assam and West Bengal.

Tea cultivation in India is concentrated in several states across different geographical regions, including the North East, South India, and some hilly regions in the North.

While Assam and West Bengal (Darjeeling, Dooars) are the largest tea-producing states in India, states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu (Nilgiris), Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh also contribute to India’s tea production.

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6. In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary loca

In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located ?

Arunachal Pradesh

Manipur

Meghalaya

Nagaland

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Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Pakke Tiger Reserve, is located in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh in North-East India.

Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary is a well-known protected area, primarily recognized for its population of tigers and hornbills. It is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

The sanctuary was declared a tiger reserve in 2002. It is known for its rich biodiversity, including various species of mammals, birds, and reptiles. The habitat consists of lowland evergreen and semi-evergreen forest.

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7. Consider the following pairs : Craft Heritage of 1. Puthu

Consider the following pairs :

Craft	Heritage of
1. Puthukkuli shawls	Tamil Nadu
2. Sujni embroidery	Maharashtra
3. Uppada Jamdani saris	Karnataka

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

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1 only

1 and 2

3 only

2 and 3

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The correct answer is A) 1 only.

This question tests knowledge of specific Indian traditional crafts and their associated states.

1. Puthukkuli shawls are traditionally woven by the Toda people of the Nilgiri hills in Tamil Nadu. This pair is correct.
2. Sujni embroidery is a form of folk embroidery originating from Bihar, not Maharashtra.
3. Uppada Jamdani saris are woven in Uppada, East Godavari district, in Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka.
Therefore, only pair 1 is correctly matched.

8. Consider the following pairs: Tradition State 1. Chapchar

Consider the following pairs:

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Tradition	State
1. Chapchar Kut festival	— Mizoram
2. Khongjom Parba ballad	— Manipur
3. Thang-Ta dance	— Sikkim

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?

1 only

1 and 2

3 only

2 and 3

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The correct answer is B) 1 and 2.

– Pair 1: Chapchar Kut festival is a major festival celebrated in Mizoram. It is a spring festival, celebrated after the jhum cultivation fields have been cleared. This pair is correct.
– Pair 2: Khongjom Parba is a traditional ballad form from Manipur that narrates the Battle of Khongjom, fought between the Manipuri soldiers and the British in 1891. This pair is correct.
– Pair 3: Thang-Ta is a Manipuri martial art form, also performed as a dance. It originated from Manipur, not Sikkim. Sikkim has distinct dance forms like Maruni, Tamang Selo, etc. This pair is incorrect.

Chapchar Kut is one of the most important festivals of the Mizo people. Khongjom Parba is often sung with the accompaniment of Dholak. Thang-Ta is recognized as one of the eight classical dances of India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, although its classification is sometimes debated (it is primarily a martial art).

9. Which of the following sets of Indian States are landlocked and do `no

Which of the following sets of Indian States are landlocked and do `not` have an international boundary?

Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh

Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana

Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana

Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

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The correct option is B. This set includes states that are landlocked and do not share an international boundary.

– Landlocked states are those that do not have a coastline.
– States with international boundaries share borders with other countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh.
– Let’s examine the options:
– A) Andhra Pradesh has a coastline. (Incorrect)
– B) Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana are all landlocked and do not share a border with any international country. (Correct)
– C) Himachal Pradesh shares an international border with China. (Incorrect)
– D) Andhra Pradesh has a coastline. (Incorrect)

– Landlocked states in India include Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Telangana. Other landlocked states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh all share international boundaries.
– The list of landlocked states *without* an international boundary is smaller and includes Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Telangana.

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10. The State of Sikkim is surrounded by

The State of Sikkim is surrounded by

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China, Nepal, Bhutan and West Bengal

Bhutan, Nepal, West Bengal and Assam

China, Nepal, West Bengal and Assam

China, Bhutan, West Bengal and Assam

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The State of Sikkim is surrounded by China, Nepal, Bhutan and West Bengal.

Sikkim is a landlocked state in the Eastern Himalayas. Its geographical location dictates its neighbours:
– North and Northeast: China (Tibet Autonomous Region)
– East: Bhutan
– West: Nepal
– South: West Bengal (India)

Sikkim is strategically important due to its location bordering three different countries. Assam does not share a border with Sikkim; there is a geographical gap filled by North Bengal (West Bengal).