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Answer : 3. "A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III"
Explanation :

All columns match correctly.

(A) Dahiya - Madhya Pradesh

(B) Kuruwa - Jharkhand

(C) Barigaon – Odisha

(D) Penda - Andhra Pradesh

Q:

Which of the following celestial bodies has a natural satellite named ‘Charon’?

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    Haumea
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    Pluto
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    Mars
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    Saturn
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Answer : 2. "Pluto"
Explanation :

1. Pluto has a natural satellite named Charon.

2. Pluto has five known natural satellites, of which Charon is the largest.

3. Charon's diameter is about half the diameter of Pluto.

4. Its average radius is 606 km (377 mi).

Q:

Which of the following is the third highest mountain in the world?

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    Everest
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    Kanchenjunga
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    K2
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    Annapurna
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Answer : 2. "Kanchenjunga"
Explanation :

1. The third highest mountain in the world is Kanchenjunga, whose height is 8,586 meters (28,169 feet).

2. Works to connect the borders of Nepal and India.

3. Kanchenjunga was first climbed by Joe Brown and George Band on 25 May 1955.

Q:

Which of the following statements about the river Brahmaputra is INCORRECT?

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    It rises in Tibet.
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    It flows eastwards parallel to the Himalayas.
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    Most of its course lies outside India.
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    It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang.
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Answer : 4. "It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is called the Dibang."
Explanation :

1. The Brahmaputra originates from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near Lake Mansarovar under the name of Siang or Dihang.

2. This river flows through Tibet, India and Bangladesh.

3. Its main tributaries are Dibang, Lohit, Siang, Budhi Dihing, Teesta and Dhansari.

4. It enters India west of Sadiya town in Arunachal Pradesh.

5. This river is important for irrigation, hydropower generation, water transportation and fisheries.

Q:

Which of the following rivers form the Kunchikal waterfall in Karnataka?

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    Mandavi
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    Varahi
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    Urmodi
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    Kabini
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Answer : 2. "Varahi"
Explanation :

1. Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka forms the Varahi River.

2. It is located in Shimoga district of Karnataka state.

3. Forms other waterfalls of Karnataka state.

- Sharavati River: Jog Falls

- Kaveri River: Shivasamudram Falls

- Godavari River: Maneshree Falls

- Krishna River: Hukka Falls

- Kali River: Raphael Falls

Q:

 Generally, a steep hill with an elevation of more than ______ metres is classified as a mountain.

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    600
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    500
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    1000
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    800
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Answer : 1. "600"
Explanation :

1. A steep hill more than 600 meters high is classified as a mountain.

2. We can group different landforms as hills, mountains, plateaus and plains on the basis of height and slope.

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