Pluto's orbit is in a 3:2 resonance with Neptune's. This puts Neptune far from Pluto whenever Pluto is inside of Neptune's orbit. A non-resonant configuration would not be stable and would likely see Pluto ejected from the solar system within several thousands of orbits. So the answer is (B)
People, Development and Environment MCQ - People, Development and Environment Section 2
The famous Shore Temple is located in Mamallapuram (also known as Mahabalipuram), which is a historic town in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, along the Bay of Bengal coast.
Key facts about the Shore Temple:
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It was built during the Pallava dynasty in the 8th century.
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It is one of the oldest structural (stone-built) temples in South India.
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It is called the "Shore Temple" because it stands right on the shoreline of the sea.
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It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction.
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The temple complex includes shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu.
Why the other options are incorrect:
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A. Puri – Famous for the Jagannath Temple, located in Odisha, not the Shore Temple.
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B. Visakhapatnam – A coastal city in Andhra Pradesh, but not associated with the Shore Temple.
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D. Chennai – Though it’s in Tamil Nadu and close to Mamallapuram, the Shore Temple is not located in Chennai itself.
Summary:
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Correct Answer: C. Mamallapuram
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Known for: Ancient stone architecture, Pallava dynasty, UNESCO World Heritage Site, dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu.
A. North America – Incorrect. It is the third-largest continent by area.
B. Africa – Incorrect. Second-largest continent, but smaller than Asia.
C. Asia – Correct. Asia is the largest continent by both area and population.
D. Europe – Incorrect. Much smaller in area compared to Asia.
B. Africa – Incorrect. Second-largest continent, but smaller than Asia.
C. Asia – Correct. Asia is the largest continent by both area and population.
D. Europe – Incorrect. Much smaller in area compared to Asia.
Jog Falls is located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is formed by the Sharavathi River and is known as one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India. The water drops directly from a height of about 253 meters (830 feet), making it a major tourist attraction and a significant geographical feature of the state.
A. Kerala – Incorrect. Kerala has many scenic waterfalls like Athirappilly, but Jog Falls is not located here.
B. Karnataka – Correct. Jog Falls is situated in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. Formed by the Sharavathi River, it is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India.
C. Maharashtra – Incorrect. While Maharashtra has notable waterfalls like Thoseghar, Jog Falls is not among them.
D. Madhya Pradesh – Incorrect. This state has waterfalls like Dhuandhar, but Jog Falls is not located there.
