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Which of the following soil needs little irrigation as it has the feature retaining soil moisture?

[A] Red soil [B] Alluvial soil [C] Black soil [D] Laterite soil

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Answer: C [Black soil] Being rich in iron and nitrogen it is Suitable for cotton and groundnuts.

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The Marine National Park is situated in which of the following places?

[A] Sunderbans [B] Gulf of Kutch [C] Kolleru Lake [D] None of the above

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B [Gulf of Kutch]  The Marine National Park is situated in the Gulf of Kutch.

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The Biosphere Reserves Programme was launched in India in which year?

[A] 1986 [B] 1988 [C] 1992 [D] 1995

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A [1986]  There are a total number of 18 biosphere reserves in India.

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Economically the most important rocks in India are which of the following types?

[A] Cuddpha rocks [B] Vindhyan rocks [C] Dharwar rocks [D] Gondwana rocks

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C [Dharwar rocks] It is highly metamorphosed sedimentary rock.

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Which of the following state is the largest Mica producing state of India?

[A] Odisha [B] Andhra Pradesh [C] Karnataka [D] Rajasthan

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B [Andhra Pradesh] Some of the mining centers are Nellore, Khamma, Gudur mines.

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