GK Practice Question and Answer

Q:

In which basin is the Pind Mand plain located?

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    Luni - Mahi Basin
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    Both A and B
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    Chambal - Mahi Basin
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    Banas Baan Ganga Basin
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Answer : 4. "Banas Baan Ganga Basin"
Explanation :

1. Pind Mand Plain is situated in the Banas-Ban Ganga basin.

2. Pind Mand Plain: The mound-like part of the desert near Devgarh (Rajsamand) in the Aravalli mountain range is called Pind Mand Plain.

Q:

Which of the following is the pass connecting Marwar and Mewar?

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    Jilwa's nal
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    Hathiguda's nal
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    bar nal
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    Someshwara's nal
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Answer : 1. "Jilwa's nal"
Explanation :

Major passes of Aravali mountain range in Rajasthan-

1. Dhebhar Naal – Udaipur

2. Kewra ki Naal- Udaipur

3. Phulwari Naal- Udaipur

4. Hathi Naal- Udaipur

5. Cord of elephant jaggery – Rajsamand

6. Pagalya/Jeelwa/Chirwa's canal - Rajsamand - Pali

7. Khamli Ghat / Kamli Ghat- Rajsamand

8. Goram Ghat- Rajsamand

Q:

Always green area between Jarga to Raga hills is called?

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    Girva
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    Deshharo
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    Meval
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    Bhainsrodgarh
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Answer : 2. " Deshharo"
Explanation :

1. Girwa: Due to the presence of hills all around Udaipur, the shape of Udaipur is like a saucer-like basin, which is called Girwa in the local language.

2. Desharo: The area between Jarga (Udaipur) and Raga (Sirohi) hills in Udaipur is called Desharo because it is always green.

3. Dewal/Mewal: Part between Dungarpur and Banswara.

4. Bhainsrodgarh Fort: Bhainsrodgarh Fort or Bhainsrod Fort is an ancient fort which is known as a major tourist destination in the state of Rajasthan, India.

Q:

Which plateau is famous for Bhagat Bhil movement?

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    Plateau of Mesa
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    Bhomat plateau
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    Bhorath plateau
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    Lasadia plateau
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Answer : 2. "Bhomat plateau"
Explanation :

1. The Bhagat movement took place on the Bhomat plateau spread in the Banswara and Dungarpur districts of Rajasthan.

2. This movement was started mainly by the farmers of the Bhil tribe.

3. Sarji Bhagat and Govind Guru started it together.

- In 1883 AD, Govind Giri established the Sampa Sabha, whose first session was held in 1903 AD. Born on the hills of Mangadh.

-In 1913, the Mewar Bhil Vahini opened fire on Ashwin Shukla Purnima, surrounded by a gathering on the hill of Mangarh, killing more than 1500 Bhils.

- Mewar Bhil Corps was established in Khairwada in 1841 AD.

4. Ashwin Shukla Purnima fair is held here even today.

Q:

What is the domed interior landform formed by volcanic action called?

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    Betholith
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    erg
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    Bhaker
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    Canyon
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Answer : 1. "Betholith"
Explanation :

1. The domed internal landform created by volcanic activity is called a batholith.

2. The process of volcanism includes the process from the formation of magma and gas in the Earth's interior to the formation of lava coming to the Earth's crust and the landforms resulting from it. The explosiveness of a volcano is determined based on the amount of silica in the magma.

3. Classification of volcanoes on the basis of activity -

- Active Volcano: Volcanoes from which lava, gas and fragmented materials are always coming out are called active volcanoes. Stromboli (Sicily), Etna (Italy), Cotopaxi (Ecuador), Barren Island (Andaman Nicobar, India) etc. are examples of active volcanoes.

- Dormant Volcano: This category includes those volcanoes which have not been active for years but can erupt at any time. This category includes Krakatau of Indonesia and Narcondam Island of Andaman.

- Dead Volcano: This category includes those volcanoes in which no eruption has taken place for thousands of years. Chimbarrazo of Ecuador and Kohsultan of Iran are its main examples.

Q:

Where is the gas-based nitrogen fertilizer plant located in Rajasthan?

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    Gadepan
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    Pokaran
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    Suratgarh
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    Beechwal
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Answer : 1. "Gadepan"
Explanation :

1. Chambal Fertilizer and Chemicals, one of the largest private-sector fertilizer-producing companies in India, is based in Kota.

2. Its three high-tech nitrogenous fertilizer plants are located at Gadepan in the Kota district of Rajasthan.

Q:

Where is the group of Shiva temples named "Barah Devra" located -

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    Begu
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    Ladnun
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    Jahazpur
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    Nohar
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Answer : 3. "Jahazpur"
Explanation :

1. Shiva temple named "Barah Devra" is situated in Jahazpur.

2. Due to the presence of a group of 12 temples here, it was called Barah Deora. Reportedly, there are 12 Deoras here, but only 11 temples are fully constructed.

3. The Barah Deora group of temples is an important religious and tourist destination. This temple complex is an important evidence of the ancient history and culture of Rajasthan.

Q:

When is special discount given on the price of Khadi items?

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    26 January
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    2 October
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    30 June
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    5 December
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Answer : 2. "2 October"
Explanation :

1. Mahatma Gandhi is considered the 'Father' of the Indian nation.

2. In India, Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2 October to commemorate the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.

3. Mahatma Gandhi's ideas about self-reliance and handicrafts were directly linked to his views on industries and industrial society.

4. Gandhiji believed that industrial societies were based on the endless production of goods.

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