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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 of the following state receives rainfall due to western disturbances?

A) Punjab B) West Bengal
C) Kerala D) Gujarat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Punjab

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Red soil is normally found in India in which regions?

A) Eastern Region only B) Southern Region only
C) Eastern & Southern part of the Deccan Plateau D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Eastern & Southern part of the Deccan Plateau

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The famous Brihadeshwara Temple is located in

A) Madurai B) Thanjavur
C) Kanchipuram D) Rameshwaram
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thanjavur

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Chandragupta Maurya was born in Pataliputra, which is now in _______.

A) Chattisgarh B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh D) Bihar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bihar

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____________ comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution.

A) Nalanda B) Rani ki vav
C) Hill Forts of Rajasthan D) Fatehpur Sikri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Nalanda

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At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in

A) Andaman Islands B) Nicobar Islands
C) Lakshadweep D) Minicoy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nicobar Islands

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Which city is located on the banks of the river Narmada?

A) Bharuch B) Bhopal
C) Nagpur D) Kota
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bharuch

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