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31. The word 'Monsoon' is derived from the
Explanation : The word "monsoon" comes from the Arabic word mausim, meaning season. Basically, it describes a seasonal wind shift over a region that is usually accompanied by a dramatic increase in precipitation.
32. Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu is famous for
Explanation : Kalpakkam is famous for its nuclear plants and affiliated research installations. These include the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS), one of India's nuclear power plants, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), an affiliate of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
33. The time difference between IST and GMT is
Explanation : Greenwich Mean Time is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, reckoned from midnight. Indian Standard Time is the time zone observed throughout India. India Standard Time (IST) is 5:30 hours ahead of GMT.
34. The largest deltaic plain of the world is
Explanation : The Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, also named Ganges Delta, Sunderban Delta or Bengal Delta, which covers 80% of modern-day Bangladesh and a good portion of India-is the largest delta in the world in terms of land area. It covers roughly 41,000 square miles. It is located in the Indian subcontinent countries of India (West Bengal) and Bangladesh.
35. Which among the following states is the major producer of woollen goods in India?
Explanation : India is the seventh-largest producer of wool in the world with a global production share of nearly 1.8 per cent. Punjab accounts for about 40 per cent of wool production units, followed by Haryana (27 per cent), Rajasthan (10 per cent).
36. Which country is separated from British India by the Durand Line?
Explanation : The Durand Line was a frontier boundary between Afghanistan and British India. It's the result of an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand, a secretary of the British Indian government, and Abdur Rahman Khan, the emir, or ruler, of Afghanistan.
37. Which among the following rivers joins the Ganga from South?
Explanation : The Yamuna flows parallel to the Ganga and a little to the south for most of its course before merging with the Ganga at the holy city of Allahabad, also known as Triveni Sangam where the festival of multitude called Kumbh Mela gets organised after every 12 years.
38. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Explanation : Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in India. It is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.
39. Which among the following valley is known as 'Paradise on Earth'?
Explanation : The Kashmir Valley is a valley between the Karakoram and the Pir Panjal Range. The Mughal Emperor Jahangir called the Kashmir Valley a "paradise on earth".
40. Which of the following is the highest Airport in India?
Explanation : The highest airport in India is the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport situated in Leh, the capital of Ladakh, India. It is the 23rd highest commercial airport in the world at 3,256 m (10,682 ft) above mean sea level (MSL).
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