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Question 452

"Kathakali" is the traditional dance of the state

AKerala

BTamil Nadu

CAndra Pradesh and Telengana

DOdisha

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A. KeralaKathakali is a traditional dance-drama form that originated in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is a highly stylized and dramatic dance form that combines elements of dance, music, and theater.

Question 421

Name the folk dance of Rajasthan

AGarba

BGhumar

CJhumar

DNone of these

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B. GhumarGhumar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It is often performed by women and is characterized by graceful twirls and swirling movements. The Ghumar dance is an integral part of Rajasthani culture and is performed on various festive occasions.

Question 419

Where is Jallianwala Bagh situated?

AJallandhar

BAmritsar

CAmbala

DNone of these

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B. AmritsarJallianwala Bagh is a public garden located in the city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab. It is known for its historical significance due to the tragic Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that took place there on April 13, 1919, during the British colonial era.

Question 396

Where is Pimpri situated?

ARajashtan

BKarnataka

CGujarat

DMaharashtra

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D. MaharashtraPimpri is a city located in the Pune Metropolitan Region of Maharashtra. Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), Pimpri, Pune, is the first public sector undertaking in the Drugs & Pharmaceutical Sector. The plant was commissioned in 1955-56.

Question 390

Which of the following is the largest state in India in respect of area

AMadhya Pradesh

BRajasthan

CUttar Pradesh

DNone of these

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B. Rajasthanlist of Indian states and in respect of area (approximate): 1. Rajasthan - 342,239 km2 2. Madhya Pradesh - 308,245 km2 3. Maharashtra - 307,713 km2 4. Uttar Pradesh - 240,928 km2 5. Gujarat - 196,024 km2

Question 363

The mountains which are not a part of the Himalayan chain:

AAravalli

BHindukush

CKarakoram

DKunlun

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A. AravalliThe Kunlun Mountains are primarily located in Central Asia. The Hindu Kush mountain range is located in Central Asia, primarily running through Afghanistan and northeastern Pakistan. The Karakoram Range is situated in the region where three countries converge: Pakistan, India, and China. It is part of the greater Himalayan mountain system. The Aravalli Range is a prominent mountain range in western India, primarily extending across the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat.

Question 362

Aravalli ranges are an example of:

AStraight mountain

BBlock mountain

CResidual mountain

DVolcanic mountain

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C. Residual mountainThe Aravalli Range is considered a "residual mountain range." Residual mountains are mountains that have been greatly eroded over time, leaving behind their exposed, rugged cores.

Question 361

The highest peak in South India is

ADoda Betta

BMakurti

CAnaimudi

DPalni Hills

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C. AnaimudiThe highest peak in South India is Anamudi. It is located in the Western Ghats mountain range in the state of Kerala. Anamudi stands at an elevation of 2,695 meters.

Question 360

Maharashtrian plateau is made up of

AAlluvial soil

BCoral reef

CSandstone

DLava

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D. LavaThe Maharashtra Plateau, also known as the Deccan Plateau, is primarily composed of igneous rock formations, particularly basalt. Covers Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana.

Question 359

The mountain range that stretches from Gujrat in west to Delhi in the north is the

AAravallis

BVindhyas

CSatpuras

DKaimur range

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A. AravallisThe mountain range that stretches from Gujarat in the west to Delhi in the north is known as the Aravalli Range. The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest mountain ranges in India.

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Indian Geography

"Kathakali" is the traditional dance of the state

Name the folk dance of Rajasthan

Where is Jallianwala Bagh situated?

Where is Pimpri situated?

Which of the following is the largest state in India in respect of area

The mountains which are not a part of the Himalayan chain:

Aravalli ranges are an example of:

The highest peak in South India is

Maharashtrian plateau is made up of

The mountain range that stretches from Gujrat in west to Delhi in the north is the

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