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1.What natural feature is Malshej Ghat best known for??

  • A Cascading waterfalls
  • B Desert landscapes
  • C Volcanic craters
  • D Shivaliks

Correct Answer: (A) Cascading waterfalls

Explanation: Malshej Ghat is renowned for its cascading waterfalls. During monsoon season, travellers visit to see this beauty.

2.Which animal is NOT typically found in the forests of the Western Ghats??

  • A Indian giant squirrel
  • B Arctic fox
  • C Leopard
  • D Masai Lion

Correct Answer: (B) Arctic fox

Explanation: The Masai lion is found in East Africa.

3.What was Malshej Ghat historically used for??

  • A A botanical garden
  • B A military training ground
  • C A zoological park
  • D A trade route for merchants

Correct Answer: (D) A trade route for merchants

Explanation: It links the Deccan Plateau with coastal plains.

4.Which of the following countries does NOT share a border with India??

  • A Bhutan
  • B Nepal
  • C Sri Lanka
  • D Pakistan

Correct Answer: (C) Sri Lanka

5.The Tropic of Cancer passes almost halfway through India at which latitude??

  • A 23°30′ N
  • B 37°6′ N
  • C 8°4′ N
  • D 97°25′ E

Correct Answer: (A) 23°30′ N

6.The latitudinal extent of mainland India is between:?

  • A 84′ N and 37°6′ N
  • B 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N
  • C 8°4′ S and 23°30′ N
  • D 23°30′ N and 97°25′ E

Correct Answer: (B) 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N

7.India’s longitudinal extent is between:?

  • A 8°4′ N and 37°6′ N
  • B 68°7′ E and 97°25′ E
  • C 84° N and 37°6′ N
  • D 23°30′ N and 97°25′ E

Correct Answer: (B) 68°7′ E and 97°25′ E

8.Which statement about India is correct??

  • A India lies in the Southern Hemisphere
  • B India’s national animal is the Bengal Tiger
  • C India’s national song is “Jana Gana Mana”
  • D India is the seventh-largest country by population

Correct Answer: (B) India’s national animal is the Bengal Tiger

9.Who wrote India’s national song “Vande Mataram”??

  • A Sarojini Naidu
  • B Mahatma Gandhi
  • C Bankimchandra Chatterji
  • D Rabindranath Tagore

Correct Answer: (C) Bankimchandra Chatterji

10.Which of the following is the national bird of India??

  • A Swan
  • B Parrot
  • C Eagle
  • D Peacock

Correct Answer: (D) Peacock