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What is the source of natural energy of the hot springs at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh ?

A) Geothermal Energy B) Biomass Energy
C) Thermal Energy D) Hydro Energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Geothermal Energy

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A difference between 2 longitudes at equator is nearby equivalent to _____ km.

A) 101 B) 111
C) 121 D) 91
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 111

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Which of the following causes rainfall during winters in the north-western part of India?

A) Western disturbances B) Cyclonic depression
C) Southwest monsoon D) Retreating monsoon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Western disturbances

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Equus burchellii is the scientific name of _______.

A) Horse B) Zebra
C) Buffalo D) Ass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Buffalo

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Which of the following is the most important raw material for generation of power in India?

A) Mineral Oil B) Natural Gas
C) Uranium D) Coa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Coa

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What is the sound made by seal called?

A) Bark B) Moo
C) Screech D) Growl
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bark

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____ lake is suspected to have developed due to ipact of a large meteorite on Deccan Basaltic rocks of Cretaceous age.

A) Lonar B) Venna
C) Rankala D) Ambazari
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Lonar

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Growth in production (in percent) of which one of the following core industries in India during the period 2015-2016 was negative?

 

A) Natural gas B) Refinery products
C) Fertilizer D) Coal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Natural gas

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Coal production (weight: 4.38 %) increased by 12.0 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 increased by 5.4% over corresponding period of previous year.Natural Gas

The Natural Gas production(weight: 1.71 %) decreased by 4.5 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 declined by 6.1 % over the corresponding period of previous year.Refinery Products (93% of Crude Throughput)

Petroleum Refinery production(weight: 5.94%) increased by 3.5 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 increased by 7.1 % over the corresponding period of previous year.Fertilizers

Fertilizer production(weight: 1.25%)increased by 9.8 % in June 2016 over June 2015. Its cumulative index during April to June 2016-17 increased by 11.0 % over the corresponding period of previous year.

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