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The chosen date for the observance of the Earth Hour 2017 is ?

A) 25th March B) 26th March
C) 27th March D) 28th March
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25th March

Explanation:

Earth Hour is a people's movement inspiring individuals from more than 7000 cities across the globe to take a stand against climate change, making it the largest voluntary movement ever witnessed in history.

On 25 March 2017, Switch Off and Switch Onto Solar Energy

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Cotton is facing competition form Sugarcane in the region of the black soil in Maharashtra. This is due to 

A) Declined yield of cotton in this region B) A General Change in the climate of this region
C) Expansion of irrigation for which this region has become suitable for sugar-cane cultivation which is a profitable crop D) Increasing demand for Sugar and rising prices of sugar in the country
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Expansion of irrigation for which this region has become suitable for sugar-cane cultivation which is a profitable crop

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Naharkatiya oil fields are located in 

A) Tripura B) West-Bengal
C) Assam D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Assam

Explanation:

Gas and Oil fields are located in Naharkatiya, Assam. Oil from the fields is sent to Nunmati for refining and gas is made into electricity at Namrup.

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Which state in India has the maximum number of wildlife sanctuaries?

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Odisha
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Andhra Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh state has the maximum number of wildlife sanctuaries in India. It has total of 36 wildlife sanctuaries. In India, there are total 96 national parks and 510 wildlife sanctuaries.

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Tides in the sea are caused by.........

A) Gravitational force of Earth and Sun B) Effect of Sun
C) Combined effect of Moon and Sun D) Effect of Moon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Combined effect of Moon and Sun

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Which type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India  ?

A) Savanna & desert vegetation B) Tropical deciduous
C) Tropical Rainforests D) Equatorial evergreen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Tropical deciduous

Explanation:

Tropical Deciduous Forests: They are also called the “Monsoon forests”. They grow in the areas with annual rainfall of 70-200 cm. Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo are important species of trees. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.

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A sector between the two longitude lines is known by which of the following name?

 

A) Belt B) Gore
C) Time-­block D) Time box
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gore

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Narmada originates from its source situated in the state of

A) Maharashtra B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Andhra Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

Narmada rises near Amarkantak

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