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51.

Which one of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of river Cauvery?

  • Hemavati

  • Arkavati

  • Indravati

  • Amravati


52.

Which of the following conditions is/are essential for tea cultivation?

1. Tropical and sub-tropical climate
2. Heavy rainfall ranging from 150 cm to 250 cm
3. Soil should contain good amount of lime

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • 1, 2 and 3

  • 1 and 2 only

  • 2 and 3 only

  • 1 only


53.

Bharatmala Project is related to:

  • Improving road connectivity

  • Interlinking ports and railways

  • Interlinking of rivers

  • Interlinking major cities with gas pipelines


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54.

Which one of the following is a local wind that blows out from Siberia?

  • Bora

  • Purga

  • Mistral

  • Blizzard


B.

Purga

The buran in Russian is a wind which blows across Iran, eastern Asia, specifically Xinjiang, Siberia, and Kazakhstan. Over the tundra, it is also known as purga. It is a wind of cold air, sometimes very strong, characteristic of the steppes of the Sarmatic plain, to the west of the Urals.


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55.

Which one of the following centres is NOT known for iron and steel industry?

  • Bhadravati

  • Salem

  • Vishakhapatnam

  • Renukoot


56.

Which of the following are essential prerequisites for establishment of a thermal power station?

1. Availability of fossil fuels
2. Proximity to a river, lake or sea
3. Good transport network
4. Proximity to an urban centre

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • 1, 2 and 3

  • 2 and 4

  • 2 and 3 only

  • 1 and 3 only


57.

Which of the following statements about 'Aadi Mahotsav' held recently in New Delhi is/are correct?

1. The theme of the festival was 'A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and Commerce'.
2. The festival was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • 1 only

  • 2 only

  • Both 1 and 2

  • Neither 1 nor 2


58.

Mariana Trench is located in the ocean floor of:

  • Southern Atlantic Ocean

  • Western Pacific Ocean

  • Eastern Pacific Ocean

  • Northern Atlantic Ocean


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59.

Taklamakan Desert is situated in:

  • Western Asia

  • Southern fringe of Sahara in Africa

  • South America

  • Central Asia


60.

Rudraprayag is situated at the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and

  • Bhagirathi

  • Mandakini

  • Nandakini

  • Dhauliganga


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