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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Places in News States/UTs
Select the correct code:
Solution (c)
Fotoksar – Ladakh
Roopkhund – Uttarakhand
Brahma Taal – Uttarakhand
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1631641
Solution (c)
Fotoksar – Ladakh
Roopkhund – Uttarakhand
Brahma Taal – Uttarakhand
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1631641
Consider the following statements and identify the protected area.
Select the correct code:
Solution (a)
Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in the Aravalli Hills. The sanctuary is strewn with ruins of ancient temples dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Some of the highlights are the ruins of the Kankwari Fort and the 10th century Neelkanth temples. The way to the temples is rough but the architecture and the Khajuraho-like carvings will simply leave the visitor in awe of the place. Chand Baoli(step well) at Abhaneri is enormous with 3500 steep steps built by the Nikhumbha dynasty is one of the largest stepwells in the world.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1620356
Solution (a)
Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in the Aravalli Hills. The sanctuary is strewn with ruins of ancient temples dating back to the 10th and 11th centuries. Some of the highlights are the ruins of the Kankwari Fort and the 10th century Neelkanth temples. The way to the temples is rough but the architecture and the Khajuraho-like carvings will simply leave the visitor in awe of the place. Chand Baoli(step well) at Abhaneri is enormous with 3500 steep steps built by the Nikhumbha dynasty is one of the largest stepwells in the world.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1620356
Consider the following statements and identify the river
Select the correct code:
Solution (b)
Bharathappuzha (“River of Bhārata”), also known as the Nila, is a river in India in the state of Kerala. With a length of 209 km, It is the longest river of Kerala. The total length of Bharathapuzha is 250 km of which 41 km runs along Tamil Nadu from where it originates. Nila has groomed the culture and life of south Malabar part of Kerala. It is also referred to as “Peraar” in ancient scripts and documents.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1622761
Solution (b)
Bharathappuzha (“River of Bhārata”), also known as the Nila, is a river in India in the state of Kerala. With a length of 209 km, It is the longest river of Kerala. The total length of Bharathapuzha is 250 km of which 41 km runs along Tamil Nadu from where it originates. Nila has groomed the culture and life of south Malabar part of Kerala. It is also referred to as “Peraar” in ancient scripts and documents.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1622761
‘Silent Valley Gorge’ is associated with which of the following states?
Solution (a)
Mandasaru, 300 km south of Bhubaneswar, is a unique gorge ecosystem in the eastern part of Kandhamal district of Odisha. It is referred to as Silent Valley.
Also, remember – Silent Valley National Park
Source (Please go through the places mentioned in the article): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1623486
Solution (a)
Mandasaru, 300 km south of Bhubaneswar, is a unique gorge ecosystem in the eastern part of Kandhamal district of Odisha. It is referred to as Silent Valley.
Also, remember – Silent Valley National Park
Source (Please go through the places mentioned in the article): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1623486
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Art City/State
Select the correct code:
Solution (a)
Wooden toys and lacquerware – Channapatna, Karnataka
Rosewood inlay craft – Mysore, Karnataka
Nakshi Kantha – West Bengal
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1624026
Solution (a)
Wooden toys and lacquerware – Channapatna, Karnataka
Rosewood inlay craft – Mysore, Karnataka
Nakshi Kantha – West Bengal
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1624026
