People, Development and Environment - People, Development and Environment Section 2
46. Which of the following district is on the international border of India
- Option : C
- Explanation :
Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh shares a border with China (Tibet region).
A. Gorakhpur – Incorrect. Located in Uttar Pradesh, but not on the international border.
B. West Khasi Hills – Incorrect. Located in Meghalaya, but not directly on the border.
C. Kinnaur – Correct. Borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
D. Kullu – Incorrect. Also in Himachal, but does not touch international border.
47. Which one of the following is not the vegetation in Selva forests?
- Option : B
- Explanation :
Selva forests are tropical rainforests, and xerophytes are adapted to dry conditions, not wet forests.
A. Epiphytes – Incorrect. Common in humid rainforests, grow on other plants.
B. Xerophytes – Correct. Found in deserts, not in wet forests like Selva.
C. Liana – Incorrect. Woody vines typical of tropical rainforests.
D. Hydrophytes – Incorrect. Water-loving plants can exist in swampy Selva regions.
48. How far the axis of earth is inclined of its orbital surface?
- Option : A
- Explanation :
The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5° to its orbital plane.
A. 23 – Correct. Tilt is about 23.5°, responsible for seasons.
B. 66 – Incorrect. Complements the tilt (90° - 23° = 67°), but not the tilt itself.
C. 180 – Incorrect. Total opposite direction, not a tilt angle.
D. It is not inclined – Incorrect. Earth is definitely tilted.
49. Which of the following is only star?
- Option : D
- Explanation :
The Sun is a star; it produces its own light and heat.
A. Moon – Incorrect. A natural satellite, reflects sunlight.
B. Venus – Incorrect. A planet, reflects sunlight.
C. Earth – Incorrect. A planet, not a star.
D. Sun – Correct. It is a star.
50. Israel has common borders with
- Option : A
- Explanation :
These are the countries that share land borders with Israel.
A. Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt – Correct. All share land boundaries with Israel.
B. Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Jordan – Incorrect. Turkey does not border Israel.
C. Cyprus, Turkey, Jordan, and Egypt – Incorrect. Cyprus is an island; Turkey and Cyprus don’t share borders with Israel.
D. Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen – Incorrect. None of these except Syria share borders with Israel.
