311. On which date is India likely to experience the shortest day?
1. December 22
2. March 21
3. June 22
4. September 23
Option “1” is correct. In the Northern Hemisphere, the December Solstice is the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year. The December solstice is on either December 21 or 22.
312. A living part of the organisms environment is known as –
Option “3” is correct. Living part of the organisms environment is known as Biotic factor.
313. What percentage of India’s population is dependent on agriculture?
1. 85%
2. 50%
3. 55%
4. 40%
Option “2” is correct. Approximately 50% of india population is employed in Agriculture sector.
314. Red data book contains data of which of the following?
1. All plant species
2. All animal species
3. All endangered species
4. All extinct species
Option “3” is correct. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data List), founded in 1964, is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of all endangered biological species.
315. With which of the following country, India has a land dispute near Tawang?
1. Pakistan
2. China
3. Afghanistan
4. Bangladesh
Option “2” is correct. Tawang Tract situated in Arunanchal Pradeh is disputed land between India and China.
316. What is the full form of ITCZ?
1. Inter tropical converter zone
2. Inter tropical convergence zone
3. Inter tropical centre zone
4. None of these
Option “2” is correct. The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone, or ITCZ, is a belt of low pressure which circles the Earth generally near the equator where the trade winds of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres come together. It is characterised by convective activity which generates often vigorous thunderstorms over large areas.
317. With which neighbouring country of India, Kaladan multi-modal transport project has been undertaken?
1. China
2. Nepal
3. Bhutan
4. Myanmar
Option “4” is correct. The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project is a project that will connect the eastern Indian seaport of Kolkata with Sittwe seaport in Rakhine State, Myanmar by sea. Thus, Kaladan Multimodal transport project has been undertaken between India and Myanmar.
318. A hot local wind blowing in Sahara desert is known as-
1. Haboob
2. Karaburan
3. Jooran
4. Harmattan
Option “4” is correct. A hot local wind blowing in sahara desert is known as Harmattan. The Harmattan is a dry and dusty West African trade wind.
319. Break up of Gondwana land mass started during the period of-
1. Permian
2. Jurassic
3. Cretaceous
4. Triassic
Option “3” is correct. During the period of cretaceous era break up of Gondwana land mass started.
320. Kimberley is famous for-
1. Gold Mining
2. Diamond mining
3. Steel industry
4. Automobile industry
Option “2” is correct. Kimberley is famous for diamond mining. The Big Hole, Open Mine or Kimberley Mine is an open-pit and underground mine in Kimberley, South Africa, and claimed to be the largest hole excavated by hand.
