What is pattus (spot) seen in Chhotanagpur plateau region?
(A) Laterite deposits
(B) Bond
(C) Unfit land
(D) Khari symptom
The spot seen in the Chotanagpur plateau is a laterite deposit, which is a type of soil rich in iron and aluminum. The Chotanagpur plateau is a mineral-rich region in eastern India that is known for its vast reserves of coal, iron ore, and manganese.
Which one of the following is the largest planet?
(A) Jupiter
(B) Venus
(C) Saturn
(D) Uranus
Jupiter is said to be the largest planet in our solar system.
Which of the following planets do not have satellites revolving around them?
(A) Mars and Venus
(B) Mercury and Venus
(C) Mars and Mercury
(D) Neptune and Pluto
Mercury and Venus are the only planets in our solar system which do not have any natural satellite.
What is the heat received by the earth from the sun called?
(A) insolation
(B) Infrared heat
(C) Solar radiation
(D) Heat radiation
The earth's surface receives most of its energy in short wavelengths. The energy received by the earth is known as incoming solar radiation which in short is termed as insolation.
What is 'Super Nova'?
(A) comet star
(B) asteroid
(C) Explosive star
(D) black hole
A supernova is the colossal explosion of a star. Scientists have identified several types of supernova. One type, called a “core-collapse” supernova, occurs in the last stage in the life of massive stars that are at least eight times larger than our Sun.
Which planet in our solar system is almost as big as Earth?
(A) Mercury
(B) Mars (Mas)
(C) Shukra (Venus)
(D) Pluto
Venus planet in our solar system is nearly as big as the earth.
Which of the following is called the 'Blue Planet'?
(A) Saturn
(B) Earth
(C) Jupiter
(D) Mars
Over 71 percent of the Earth is covered with water. Therefore from outer space it appears blue and so Earth is called the 'Blue Planet'.
What is the approximate length of the Konkan Railway?
(A) 580 km
(B) 760 km
(C) 940 km
(D) 1050 km
The 756.25-kilometre (469.91 mi) railway has a total track length of 900 kilometres (560 mi). Its length through Maharashtra is 361 kilometres (224 mi), through Karnataka 239 kilometres (149 mi), and 156.25 kilometres (97.09 mi) through Goa.
Write the name of the nearest planet to the Sun.
(A) Mercury
(B) Jupiter
(C) Venus
(D) Mars
Which water source connects Andaman to Nicobar?
(A) 11° channel
(B) 10° channel
(C) Palk Strait
(D) Gulf of Mannar
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