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The Indian Institute of Science is located at

A) Hyderabad B) Bangalore
C) Both A & B D) Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bangalore

Explanation:

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a scientific research university located in Bangalore.

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Ranchi is the capital of which Indian State?

A) Chattisgarh B) Goa
C) Himachal Pradesh D) Jharkhand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jharkhand

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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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Badrinath is situated on the bank of river

A) Mandakini B) Sutlej
C) Alaknanda D) Soudamini
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Alaknanda

Explanation:

Badrinath is situated on the bank of river Alaknanda.

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When the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was set up?

A) 1952 B) 1959
C) 1964 D) 1969
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1969

Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation is the space agency of the Government of India was set up in the year 1969, headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration.

 

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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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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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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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