Correct : C
Explanation: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), is a statutory body formed under an Act of Parliament, i.e., Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 (IRDA Act, 1999) for overall supervision and development of the Insurance sector in India.
2. 'Octroi' is levied and collected by
Correct : A
Explanation: Octroi is a local tax levied and collected by the state government on goods that have been purchased in a city or state. It is an indirect tax levied when the goods enter a municipality or local area for consumption or sale.
3. Where was the electricity supply first introduced in India ?
Correct : A
Explanation:
4. The term 'Paper Gold' means
Correct : C
Explanation: "paper gold" refers to Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). SDRs are assets that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lends to its member countries.
5. Which one of the following is not a member of MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market) ?
Correct : A
Explanation: MERCOSUR, or the Southern Common Market, is a South American trade bloc that was established in 1991. The full members of MERCOSUR are Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
6. Which one of the following state has the longest coastline ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching 1,600 kilometers along the Arabian Sea.
7. Western Ghats are
Correct : A
Explanation: The Western Ghats are a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of India. The range stretches 1,600 km and covers 160,000 km2. The Ghats run through the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. The Western Ghats are also known as the Sahyadri.
8. With which country India has the longest International boundary ?
Correct : D
Explanation: India share its longest boundary with Bangladesh which is about 4096 km./div>
9. Zanskar range is situated in
Correct : C
Explanation: The Zanskar Range is a mountain range in the Indian regions of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
10. Which one of the following states has the world's largest fresh water island ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Majuli is the largest freshwater island in India and the world's largest river island. It's located in the Brahmaputra River in the state of Assam. Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada is the world's largest freshwater island.
11. Which one of the following rivers forms an estuary ?
Correct : D
Explanation: An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea. It is the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. The Narmada, Periyar, and Tapti are the only long rivers that flow west and form estuaries.
12. The technique of inducing rain from cloud is called
Correct : B
Explanation: Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique that aims to change the amount and type of precipitation that falls from clouds. Silver iodide (AgI) is a halide compound that is commonly used in cloud seeding.
13. Which one of the following is the first National Park established in India ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Jim Corbett National Park is India's first national park, established in 1936. The park is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand and was originally named Hailey National Park.
14. Which type of soil retains maximum amount of water ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Clay soil retains the most water. Clay soil is made up of very fine mineral particles and little organic material. The clay particles are very small and have many small holes, which slows down the movement of water.
15. Terrace farming is done
Correct : B
Explanation: Terrace farming is a farming practice that involves creating flat areas on steep slopes and mountainsides to grow crops. It's commonly practiced in hilly areas, such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and some northeastern states in India.
16. Which of the following is not a Kharif crop ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Kharif crops, also known as monsoon crops, are crops that are sown in June or July and harvested in September. They are crops that mainly grow during summer.Some examples of Kharif crops include: Rice, Maize, Sorghum, Pearl millet/bajra, Finger millet/ragi, Arhar (pulses), Soyabean, Groundnut (oilseeds), Cotton.
17. Ozone holes are more pronounced at the
Correct : A
Explanation: The ozone hole is more pronounced at the poles because the holes only occur where there is no sunlight. At poles there are low sunlight. During the poles summers, they have 24 hours of sunlight, which helps the holes regain ozone.
18. Tehri dam is built on which of the following rivers ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Tehri Dam is built on the Bhagirathi River, which is one of the main tributaries of the Ganges River. The dam is located in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
19. Which of the following is called the ‘Shrimp Capital of India’ ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Nellore is known as the "Shrimp Capital of India". The city is located on the banks of the Penna River in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. It's known for its high production of cultured shrimp.
20. Which of the following states is the largest producer of Rock Phosphate in India ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Rajasthan is the largest producer of rock phosphate in India, accounting for 93.9% of the country's total production.
21. 'Manchester' of South India is
Correct : C
Explanation: Coimbatore is known as the 'Manchester of South India'. The city is located in the state of Tamil Nadu.
22. Which is the artificial port of India ?
Correct : A
Explanation: Chennai Port (Tamil Naidu) and Paradip Port (Odisha) are both artificial ports in India.
23. Which one of the following is the largest tribal group of India as per Census 2011 ?
Correct : C
Explanation: According to the 2011 Census of India, the Bhil tribe is the largest in India, making up about 38% of the country's scheduled tribal population. The Bhil are an Indo-Aryan group who primarily live in western India.
24. 'Red Data Book' gives information about species which are
Correct : C
Explanation: Red Data Book is a book which is related to endangered species. It gives information about these species which are rare or endangered.
25. 'SPM' stands for
Correct : C
Explanation: Suspended particulate matter (SPM) is a complex system of solid and low vapor pressure liquid particles that are suspended in the air. SPM can also refer to particulate matter suspended in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.