Q. Which of the following statements regarding the earth’s axis are true? 1. It makes an angle of 23.5o with the plane of ecliptic 2. It maintains a flexible orientation with respect to the stars 3. It is the most important fact connected with Earth-Sun relationship

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 3

Q. Which of the following statements regarding the International Date line are correct? 1. It is a longitude of 180° 2. It is determined by 180° longitude but is not a straight line 3. It is a Greenwich meridian helping in fixing time and date 4. It solves the problem of time and date among the World’s nations

Answer

Correct Answer : E

Q. Which of the following statements relating to the planet Venus is/are correct? 1. It is the nearest planet from the Sun. 2. It is only slightly smaller than the Earth. 3. It has no atmosphere. Select the correct answer.

Answer

Correct Answer : 2 only

Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the term ‘great circle’ is not correct?

Answer

Correct Answer : Only one great circle can be drawn on a sphere

Q. Which of the following states does not share the drainage basin of the Cauvery?

Answer

Correct Answer : Andhra Pradesh

Q. Which of the following States does not share the drainage basin of the Krishna?

Answer

Correct Answer : Tamil Nadu

Q. Which of the following states has the largest concentration of tea plantation in India?

Answer

Correct Answer : Assam

Q. Which of the following States has the largest number of people belonging to Scheduled Caste?

Answer

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

Q. Which of the following states has the largest number of salt lakes in India?

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Correct Answer : Rajasthan