Q. Which of the following events took place in the Cenozoic era?

Correct Answer

Formation of the rockies, India collides with Asia and the formation of the Himalayas and the Alps

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    A)10000 populace
    B)100 populace
    C)1000 populace
    D)100000 populace
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    B)River Delta
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    B)Rice, wheat, pulses, oilseeds and sugarcane
    C)Maize, gram, jowar, coffee and tea
    D)Wheat, rice, sugarcane, pulses and maize
    Answer: Rice, wheat, jowar, millet and maize
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    B)Malabar
    C)Andhra Pradesh
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    B)Nigeria
    C)Ghana
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  • Q. Which of the following rivers divides the ‘Deccan Tableland’ from Central Highland in northern India?
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    C)Nepal
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