As per the 2011 census of India, population density of which of the following states was less than 100 people per square kilometre?
(A) Himachal Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Sikkim
(D) Tripura
The population density of India in the year 2011 was 382 persons per square km. Densities vary from 1,102 persons per square km in Bihar to only 17 persons per square km in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density in India.
The steep rocky coast rising almost vertically above sea water is called ______.
(A) sea caves
(B) sea cliff
(C) sea arches
(D) ox-bow lake
A sea cliff refers to a steep rocky coast that rises almost vertically above the seawater. Sea cliffs are typically formed by the erosive action of waves over a long period of time, causing the coastline to retreat inland and leaving behind a vertical or near-vertical rock face. These formations are often found in areas with rugged coastlines and are a result of various geological processes and erosion by the sea. Sea cliffs can be impressive natural landmarks and are often admired for their dramatic and picturesque views.
Which of the following rivers of India drains into the Bay of Bengal?
(A) Tapi
(B) Godavari
(C) Narmada
(D) Mahi
Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri drain in the Bay of Bengal whereas Narmada drains in the Arabian Sea.
The Indian Standard Time is calculated from the clock tower of ______.
(A) Hamirpur
(B) Rampur
(C) Mirzapur
(D) Sambalpur
Indian Standard Time is calculated from the clock tower in Mirzapur nearly exactly on the reference longitude of IST at 82°30'E, within four angular minutes. In 1905, the meridian passing east of Allahabad was declared as a standard time zone for British India and was declared as IST in 1947 for the Dominion of India.
Blue jay or Indian Roller is the state bird of how many Indian states?
(A) 4
(B) 5
(C) 3
(D) 2
Blue Jay or Indian Roller is the state bird of 3 Indian states. The Blue Jay or Indian Roller is also known as Coracias benghalensis.
Sam talks about an example of an igneous rock. Which of the following can it be?
(A) Sandstone
(B) Basalt
(C) Limestone
(D) Marble
In which type of Megalith (grave/memorial) were the stone pieces set in a circular shape around the grave?
(A) Cairn circle
(B) Dolmen
(C) Rock cut cave
(D) Menhir
The number of females per 1000 males in the population is called the ___________.
(A) birth rate
(B) sex ratio
(C) death rate
(D) literacy rate
1. The number of females per 1000 males in the population is called sex ratio.
2. According to the 2011 census, the sex ratio of India is 943. That means there are 943 women for every 1000 men.
Sundari trees are found in the ______.
(A) Mahanadi delta
(B) Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
(C) Godavari delta
(D) Muthupet delta
What is the sex ratio (Approx) of India as per Census 2011?
(A) 940 females per 1000 males
(B) 740 females per 1000 males
(C) 640 females per 1000 males
(D) 840 females per 1000 males
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