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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Great Himalayan National Park’ is spread across which of the following valley
- Shiva Valley
- Sainj Valley
- Jiwa Nal Valley
- Tirthan Valley
- Parvati Valley
Select the correct code:
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Solution (b)
Great Himalayan National Park (Kullu, HP) is spread across four valleys-Sainj valley, Jiwa Nal valley, Tirthan Valley and Parvati valley.
Please go through the article and make note of new words you come across (Gunehar Art Village, Gaddis Community etc.) – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1631176
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Great Himalayan National Park (Kullu, HP) is spread across four valleys-Sainj valley, Jiwa Nal valley, Tirthan Valley and Parvati valley.
Please go through the article and make note of new words you come across (Gunehar Art Village, Gaddis Community etc.) – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1631176
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Kotumsar caves, which are largest series of caves after Meghalaya are located in
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Solution (a)
Kotumsar caves, which are largest series of caves after Meghalaya are in Chhattisgarh.
Source (Please go through the article and make note of new words you come across): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1630698
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Solution (a)
Kotumsar caves, which are largest series of caves after Meghalaya are in Chhattisgarh.
Source (Please go through the article and make note of new words you come across): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1630698
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Satpura National Park’.
- It is spread over Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.
- It is the only national park in India where walking safari is permitted.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (b)
Satpura National Park is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. Satpura National Park which is the only national park in India where walking safari is permitted.
Source (Please go through the article and make note of new words you come across): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1630243
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Solution (b)
Satpura National Park is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. Satpura National Park which is the only national park in India where walking safari is permitted.
Source (Please go through the article and make note of new words you come across): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1630243
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The ‘Deswali Belt’ and the ‘Bagari Belt’ is discussed in the context of which of the following states?
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Solution (c)
Haryana is divided into two parts namely, the Deswali Belt and the Bagari Belt.
Folk Dances of Haryana are Ghangor, Jhoomar, Chhati.
Source (Please go through the article and make note of new words you come across): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1629134
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Haryana is divided into two parts namely, the Deswali Belt and the Bagari Belt.
Folk Dances of Haryana are Ghangor, Jhoomar, Chhati.
Source (Please go through the article and make note of new words you come across): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1629134
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Rann of Kutch alone produces three-fourth of total salt supply of India.
- The mangroves in Kutch are known for being world’s only Inland Mangrove.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (c)
Kutch is a land of salt desert, grasslands and mangroves. Interestingly, the mangroves here are known for an amazing phenomenon of being world’s only Inland Mangrove. The Rann of Kutch alone produces three-fourth of total salt supply of India. The place is also the home to the Kharai breed of camel which has the special ability to survive on both dry land as well as in the saline water. They can even swim in sea water and feed on saline water and plants. They are well-adapted to the extreme climate of the desert and high salinity of water.
Source (Please go through the article and make note of new words you come across): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1628269
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Solution (c)
Kutch is a land of salt desert, grasslands and mangroves. Interestingly, the mangroves here are known for an amazing phenomenon of being world’s only Inland Mangrove. The Rann of Kutch alone produces three-fourth of total salt supply of India. The place is also the home to the Kharai breed of camel which has the special ability to survive on both dry land as well as in the saline water. They can even swim in sea water and feed on saline water and plants. They are well-adapted to the extreme climate of the desert and high salinity of water.
Source (Please go through the article and make note of new words you come across): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1628269
