Q1. The crop which is sown with the commencement of Monsoon is (a) Rabi Crop (b) Kharif Crop (c) Cash Crop (d) None of these (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Kharif Crop Explanation: Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon season (June–July) and harvested in autumn (September–October). Examples include rice, maize, and …
Q1. At which place will you find maximum sunlight in December ? (a) Kanyakumari (b) Pune (c) Calcutta (d) Leh (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Kanyakumari Explanation: Kanyakumari, being the southernmost tip of India, is closest to the equator. In December, it receives maximum sunlight compared to northern locations like Leh, which experience shorter days …
Q1. Maximum number of workers are employed in which of the following industries in India ? (a) Sugar (b) Textiles (c) Jute (d) Iron and Steel (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Textiles Explanation: The textile industry is India’s largest employer in the industrial sector, providing jobs to millions across spinning, weaving, dyeing, and garment production. …
Q1. The winter rain in Madras is caused by (a) South-West Monsoons (b) North-East Monsoons (c) Intense land and sea breezes (d) Cyclonic winds in the Bay of Bengal (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) North-East Monsoons Explanation: Madras (Chennai) receives winter rainfall due to the North-East Monsoon winds, which blow from the land to the …
Q1. Richter scale is used to measure (a) Earthquakes (b) Ocean depth (c) Intensity of wind (d) Temperature of the body (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Earthquakes Explanation: The Richter scale quantifies the magnitude of earthquakes, based on the energy released. It is a logarithmic scale, meaning each increase by one unit represents a tenfold …
Q1. “Laterite Soil” is found in India in (a) Western Ghats (b) Eastern Ghats (c) Deccan Plateau (d) Satpura region in Madhya Pradesh (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Western Ghats Explanation: Laterite soil forms in hot and wet tropical areas, especially in the Western Ghats, due to intense leaching and weathering. It is rich in …
Q1. The oldest mountains are (a) Himalayas (b) Aravalis (c) Satpura (d) Vindhyas (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Aravalis Explanation: The Aravali Range, located in western India, is considered the oldest mountain range in India, dating back to the Precambrian era. Unlike the young fold mountains like the Himalayas, the Aravalis have undergone extensive erosion, …
Q1. Line demarcating the boundary between India and China is (a) Durand Line (b) McMohan Line (c) Strafford Line (d) Radcliffe Line (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) McMohan Line Explanation: The McMahon Line, drawn in 1914, serves as the boundary between India and China in the eastern sector. Though India recognizes it, China disputes its …
Q1. India spent most of its foreign exchange reserves in 1977-78 for (a) Import of chemicals and fertilisers (b) Import of crude petroleum (c) Import of newsprint (d) Combating inflation (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Import of crude petroleum Explanation: In 1977–78, a significant portion of India’s foreign exchange was used for importing crude oil, …
Q1. The extinctive type of lions are mostly found in (a) Gujarat (b) Maharashtra (c) Assam (d) Uttar Pradesh (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Gujarat Explanation: The Asiatic lions, once widespread, are now found only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat. Conservation efforts have helped preserve this endangered species, making Gujarat their last natural habitat.