Q. The Peninsular rivers which do not join the Arabian Sea are

Answer

Correct Answer : Godavari and Krishna

Q. The pennines (Europe), Appalachians (America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of

Answer

Correct Answer : old mountains

Q. The percentage of India’s total population employed in agriculture is nearly

Answer

Correct Answer : 70%

Q. The percentage of literates in India is ________

Answer

Correct Answer : Higher among males than females

Q. The period of one revolution of sun around the centre of galaxy is called ________

Answer

Correct Answer : Cosmic year

Q. The Periyar Game Sanctuary in Kerala is renowned for

Answer

Correct Answer : Wild elephant

Q. The permanent tilt of the earth’s axis and the revolution of the earth in its orbit together cause: I. deflection of winds and ocean currents II. differences in time between places on different meridians III. varying length of day and night at different times of the year IV. changes in the altitude of the mid-day sun at different times of the year

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Correct Answer : III and IV

Q. The Persian Gulf region is rich in ________.

Answer

Correct Answer : Crude oil reserves