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Rainfall caused by intense evaporation in equatorial areas is called

A) Orographic rainfall B) Cyclonic rainfall
C) Frontal rainfall D) Convectional rainfall
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Convectional rainfall

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Where is Zoroastrianism practiced?

A) India B) Iran
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Zoroastrianism, the ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran that survives there in isolated areas and, more prosperously, in India, where the descendants of Zoroastrian Iranian (Persian) immigrants are known as Parsis, or Parsees.

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"Pandvani" is a major folk dance form of which states?

A) Uttarakhand B) Chhattisgarh
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chhattisgarh

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Which one of the following is not a biosphere reserve of India?

A) Agasthyamalai B) Nokrek
C) Great Nicobar D) Great Himalayan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Great Himalayan

Explanation:

Biosphere Reserves are established for the conservation of biodiversity for economic and social development  and  maintenance  of associated  cultural  values.There are  18  Biosphere  Reserves  in  the country.  Agasthyamala  Biosphere reserve is located at the southern-most  part  of  the  Western  Ghats and spread over two states,Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It was established in 2001;Nokrek Biosphere Reserve is  a  national  park  situated  in  West Garo  Hills  district  of  Meghalaya. UNESCO   made   it   the   Biosphere Reserves  in  May  2009;The  Great Nicobar   Biosphere   Reserve   has such    ecosystems    that    include tropical   wet   evergreen   forests, mountain    ranges    and    coastal plains. The region is well known for its rich biodiversity. It was made a biosphere reserve in January 1989; while  The  Great  Himalayan  is  a National   Park   situated   in   Kullu region  of  Himachal  Pradesh.  The park was established in 198

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River Satluj originates from:-

A) Northern slopes of the Kailash range B) Spring at Verinarg
C) Rakas Lake D) Amakantak plateau
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rakas Lake

Explanation:

The origin of the Sutlej River is located close to Lake Rakhastal in Tibet in the vicinity of the Kailash Mountain Range. The Sutlej River usually runs according to a west to southwest itinerary moving into India via the Shipki La Pass located in Himachal Pradesh.

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What is the goal of wildlife conservation?

A) protect nature B) to maintain balance
C) to recognize the importance of wildlife D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

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The main goal of wildlife conservation is to recognize the importance of wildlife and protecting the nature to maintain balance in the nature.

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Why does Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats both receive sufficient rainfall but Deccan Plateau receives scanty rainfall?

A) It is a rain shadow area B) It is located parallel to wind direction
C) It is away from the coast D) Rain bearing clouds are absent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) It is a rain shadow area

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Which type of forest is most widespread in India?

A) Tropical Evergreen Forests B) Tropical Deciduous Forests
C) Montane Forests D) Mangrove Forests
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tropical Deciduous Forests

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