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56. Which of the following States has rich forests of sandalwood?

  • Option : B
  • Explanation :

    Karnataka has the richest forests of sandalwood in India. The state is known for its high-quality sandalwood trees, especially found in regions like Mysuru and Shimoga. Sandalwood from Karnataka is used extensively in perfumes, medicines, and handicrafts.

    • Option A: Andhra Pradesh
      Incorrect. While it has forested areas, it is not especially known for sandalwood.

    • Option B: Karnataka
      Correct. Karnataka is the leading producer of sandalwood in the country.

    • Option C: Kerala
      Incorrect. Kerala has forests but is more famous for spices than sandalwood.

    • Option D: Madhya Pradesh
      Incorrect. This state is rich in other forest products but not known for sandalwood.

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57. The Nagarjunsagar project is on the river:

  • Option : C
  • Explanation :

    The Nagarjunsagar Project is built on the Krishna River. Located in the state of Telangana (formerly part of Andhra Pradesh), it is one of the earliest multi-purpose irrigation and hydroelectric projects in India. The dam is among the largest masonry dams in the world.

    • Option A: Sutlej
      Incorrect. The Sutlej River flows in northern India and is part of the Bhakra-Nangal project.

    • Option B: Narmada
      Incorrect. The Narmada River is associated with projects like the Sardar Sarovar Dam.

    • Option C: Krishna
      Correct. Nagarjunsagar Dam is constructed on the Krishna River.

    • Option D: Kaveri
      Incorrect. The Kaveri River supports projects like the Mettur Dam, not Nagarjunsagar.

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58. The cold oceanic current passing through the coast of North America is known as:

  • Option : C
  • Explanation :

    The Labrador Current is a cold oceanic current that flows southward along the eastern coast of Canada and the northeastern coast of the United States. It significantly influences the climate of the coastal areas and can create foggy conditions when it meets the warm Gulf Stream.

    • Option A: Kuroshio Current
      Incorrect. This is a warm ocean current along the eastern coast of Japan.

    • Option B: Gulf Stream
      Incorrect. The Gulf Stream is a warm current flowing from the Gulf of Mexico toward the North Atlantic.

    • Option C: Labrador Current
      Correct. This is a cold current flowing along the northeastern coast of North America.

    • Option D: Falkland Current
      Incorrect. This is a cold current near the southern coast of South America, not North America.

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59. Most of the weather phenomena take place in the:

  • Option : B
  • Explanation :

    Most weather phenomena such as clouds, rainfall, storms, and winds occur in the troposphere, which is the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere. It extends from the Earth's surface up to about 8 to 15 kilometers and contains the bulk of the atmosphere’s water vapor and aerosols necessary for weather activities.

    • Option A: stratosphere
      Incorrect. The stratosphere lies above the troposphere and is more stable, with limited weather activity.

    • Option B: troposphere
      Correct. This is the most active atmospheric layer where nearly all weather events occur.

    • Option C: tropopause
      Incorrect. The tropopause is the boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere, not a zone of weather activity itself.

    • Option D: ionosphere
      Incorrect. This layer is important for radio communication but not for weather.

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60. Which is called the "Tiger State"?

  • Option : B
  • Explanation :

    Madhya Pradesh is known as the "Tiger State" of India because it has the highest number of tigers among all Indian states. It is home to several famous tiger reserves, including Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Satpura, which contribute significantly to tiger conservation.

    • Option A: Rajasthan
      Incorrect. Rajasthan has the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve but does not have the highest tiger population.

    • Option B: Madhya Pradesh
      Correct. Due to its rich tiger population and several reserves, it is called the "Tiger State."

    • Option C: Uttar Pradesh
      Incorrect. While it has Dudhwa National Park, it doesn't rank highest in tiger numbers.

    • Option D: Jammu & Kashmir
      Incorrect. This region is not known for its tiger population.

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