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Question 201Question

Match the major mining centers of India in List-I with their corresponding primary mineral resources in List-II:

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Items

Neyveli
Kodarma
Zawar
Panna

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Answer

Neyveli matches with Lignite, Kodarma matches with Mica, Zawar matches with Lead and Zinc, and Panna matches with Diamond.
The correctly matched pairs associate Neyveli with lignite, Kodarma with mica, Zawar with lead and zinc, and Panna with diamond based on India's primary mining regional geography.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the mineral associated with Neyveli
Neyveli (Tamil Nadu) is known for open-cast lignite mining.
It holds the largest Tertiary lignite deposits in southern India.
2
Identify the mineral associated with Kodarma
Kodarma (Jharkhand) yields high-grade muscovite mica.
It lies along the Northern fringe of the Chota Nagpur Plateau mica belt.
3
Identify the mineral associated with Zawar
Zawar (Rajasthan) is famous for lead and zinc ore reserves.
These ancient mining sites host major zinc-lead sulfide ore bodies.
4
Identify the mineral associated with Panna
Panna (Madhya Pradesh) is famous for diamond mining.
It is home to the Majhgawan diamond mine operated by NMDC.

Key Concept

Geographical distribution of major mineral resources and mining centers in India
Question 202Question

Match the major Peninsular Indian rivers listed in List I with their corresponding originating physical features/locations listed in List II.

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Items

Krishna River
Mahanadi River
Narmada River
Cauvery River

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Answer

Krishna River originates from Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra); Mahanadi River originates near Sihawa Hills (Chhattisgarh); Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau (Madhya Pradesh); Cauvery River originates from the Brahmagiri Hills (Karnataka).
Each Peninsular river is correctly paired with its geographical place of origin: Krishna River begins near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats (Maharashtra); Mahanadi River originates in the Sihawa Hills (Chhattisgarh); Narmada River emerges from the Amarkantak Plateau (Madhya Pradesh); and Cauvery River rises in the Brahmagiri Hills (Karnataka).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the origin of the Krishna River
Krishna River rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra.
It is the second-largest east-flowing Peninsular river and emerges from the Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar.
2
Identify the origin of the Mahanadi River
Mahanadi River rises in the Sihawa region of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh.
It flows through Chhattisgarh and Odisha before draining into the Bay of Bengal.
3
Identify the origin of the Narmada River
Narmada River rises from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh.
It is a major west-flowing rift valley river emerging from the Maikal Range/Amarkantak region.
4
Identify the origin of the Cauvery River
Cauvery River rises in the Brahmagiri Hills at Talakaveri, Karnataka.
It flows southeast through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu into the Bay of Bengal.

Key Concept

Origin Points of Major Peninsular Rivers of India
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 203Question

Match the revolutionary organizations of the Indian national movement in List-I with their respective key founders or leaders in List-II.

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Abhinav Bharat Society
Ghadar Party
Dhaka Anushilan Samiti
Hindustan Republican Association

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Answer

Abhinav Bharat Society matches with Vinayak Damodar Savarkar; Ghadar Party matches with Lala Har Dayal; Dhaka Anushilan Samiti matches with Pulin Behari Das; Hindustan Republican Association matches with Sachindra Nath Sanyal.
Abhinav Bharat Society was established by V. D. Savarkar in 1904. The Ghadar Party was organized by Lala Har Dayal in San Francisco in 1913. Dhaka Anushilan Samiti was established by Pulin Behari Das in 1906. The Hindustan Republican Association was co-founded by Sachindra Nath Sanyal in 1924.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the founder of Abhinav Bharat Society.
Abhinav Bharat Society was established by V. D. Savarkar in 1904 in Maharashtra.
This connects Abhinav Bharat Society to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
2
Identify the key organizer of the Ghadar Party.
The Ghadar Party was set up in San Francisco in 1913 by Lala Har Dayal along with Sohan Singh Bhakna.
This connects Ghadar Party to Lala Har Dayal.
3
Identify the founder of Dhaka Anushilan Samiti.
Pulin Behari Das organized and expanded the Dhaka branch of Anushilan Samiti starting in 1906.
This connects Dhaka Anushilan Samiti to Pulin Behari Das.
4
Identify the co-founder of the Hindustan Republican Association.
The Hindustan Republican Association was founded at Kanpur in October 1924 by Sachindra Nath Sanyal and colleagues.
This connects Hindustan Republican Association to Sachindra Nath Sanyal.

Key Concept

Revolutionary Organizations and Founders in British India
Question 204Question

Match the mountain passes and relief features of the Indian Himalayas in List-I with their respective mountain ranges or geographic locations in List-II:

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Photu La Pass
Banihal Pass
Lipulekh Pass
Jelep La Pass

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Answer

Photu La Pass pairs with Zaskar Range (Ladakh); Banihal Pass pairs with Pir Panjal Range (Jammu & Kashmir); Lipulekh Pass pairs with Kumaon Himalayas (Uttarakhand); and Jelep La Pass pairs with Sikkim Himalayas.
Photu La Pass is on the Zaskar Range in Ladakh; Banihal Pass cuts through the Pir Panjal Range; Lipulekh Pass is located in the Kumaon Himalayas of Uttarakhand; and Jelep La Pass is situated in the Sikkim Himalayas.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the structural range of Photu La Pass.
Photu La Pass is situated on the Zaskar Range between Kargil and Leh in Ladakh.
This establishes the link between Photu La Pass and the Zaskar Range.
2
Determine the mountain range crossed by Banihal Pass.
Banihal Pass traverses the Pir Panjal Range of the Lesser Himalayas in Jammu & Kashmir.
This links Banihal Pass directly with the Pir Panjal Range.
3
Identify the regional Himalayan division for Lipulekh Pass.
Lipulekh Pass is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand within the Kumaon Himalayas.
This connects Lipulekh Pass with the Kumaon Himalayas.
4
Locate Jelep La Pass in the eastern sector of India's physiographic profile.
Jelep La Pass connects Gangtok, Sikkim to Lhasa in Tibet.
This confirms the pairing of Jelep La Pass with the Sikkim Himalayas.

Key Concept

Himalayan Passes and Relief Features of India
Question 205Question

Match the major world agricultural systems listed in List-I with their characteristic geographic regions listed in List-II, and select the correct matching pair.

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Mediterranean Agriculture
Commercial Dairy Farming
Intensive Subsistence Farming (Wet Paddy Dominant)
Commercial Livestock Ranching

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Answer

Mediterranean Agriculture matches with Coastal Southern Europe and California; Commercial Dairy Farming matches with North-Western Europe and North American Great Lakes; Intensive Subsistence Farming (Wet Paddy Dominant) matches with Monsoonal South and East Asia; Commercial Livestock Ranching matches with Temperate Grasslands of South America (Pampas).
Mediterranean Agriculture aligns with coastal Southern Europe and California due to specialized fruit and vine farming in Mediterranean climates. Commercial Dairy Farming is situated near major urban markets in North-Western Europe and the North American Great Lakes region. Intensive Subsistence Farming is practiced in densely populated river plains across monsoonal Asia. Commercial Livestock Ranching operates on extensive land tracts in temperate grasslands like the Pampas of South America.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical region associated with Mediterranean Agriculture.
Mediterranean Agriculture corresponds to Coastal Southern Europe and California.
This agricultural type thrives in winter rainfall and hot, dry summer climatic conditions suited for viticulture and citrus fruits.
2
Identify the region suited for Commercial Dairy Farming.
Commercial Dairy Farming corresponds to North-Western Europe and the North American Great Lakes.
Proximity to large industrial urban centers provides a constant demand for fresh milk and dairy products.
3
Identify the location for Intensive Subsistence Farming (Wet Paddy Dominant).
Intensive Subsistence Farming corresponds to Monsoonal South and East Asia.
High population density and seasonal heavy monsoon rainfall favor intensive manual cultivation of wet paddy.
4
Identify the region associated with Commercial Livestock Ranching.
Commercial Livestock Ranching corresponds to Temperate Grasslands of South America (Pampas).
Vast open temperate pastures support continuous commercial grazing of livestock for beef and wool export.

Key Concept

Global Agricultural Systems and Geographic Distribution
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 206Question

Match the major mineral and energy resource extraction centres in List-I with their corresponding primary resource in List-II:

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Items

Panchpatmali
Tummalapalle
Dalli-Rajhara
Ravva

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Answer

Panchpatmali matches with Bauxite, Tummalapalle matches with Uranium, Dalli-Rajhara matches with Iron Ore, and Ravva matches with Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Panchpatmali is India's principal bauxite mining hill range. Tummalapalle is a major host of dolostone-type uranium reserves. Dalli-Rajhara provides iron ore to the steel industry, and Ravva is an offshore field yielding crude oil and natural gas.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the resource associated with Panchpatmali
Panchpatmali hill range in Koraput, Odisha is rich in high-grade bauxite.
It is the primary source of raw material for the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO).
2
Identify the resource associated with Tummalapalle
Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh is a major atomic mineral field containing carbonate-hosted uranium ore.
It was identified by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research as a major reserve.
3
Identify the resource associated with Dalli-Rajhara
Dalli-Rajhara range in Balod district, Chhattisgarh yields hematite iron ore.
It acts as a captive iron ore supplier for the public sector Bhilai Steel Plant.
4
Identify the resource associated with Ravva
Ravva field in the Krishna-Godavari offshore basin produces crude oil and natural gas.
It is one of India's established east-coast offshore hydrocarbon reserves.

Key Concept

Geographical distribution and production centers of metallic, atomic, and hydrocarbon resources in India.
Question 207Question

Match the medieval Indian administrative terms and officials in List-I with their corresponding administrative functions and state contexts in List-II:

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Mustaufi-i-Mamalik
Athavana
Tarafdar
Majumdar

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Answer

Mustaufi-i-Mamalik corresponds to the Auditor General under the Delhi Sultanate; Athavana corresponds to the Central Land Revenue Department of the Vijayanagara Empire; Tarafdar corresponds to the Provincial Governor of a Taraf in the Bahmani Kingdom; and Majumdar corresponds to the Auditor and Accountant General in the Maratha Ashtapradhan council.
Each administrative term directly matches its respective dynasty and function: Mustaufi-i-Mamalik served as the Auditor General under the Delhi Sultanate; Athavana was the central land revenue department of the Vijayanagara Empire; Tarafdar referred to provincial governors in the Bahmani Sultanate; and Majumdar was the Accountant General in the Maratha Ashtapradhan system.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze 'Mustaufi-i-Mamalik' within Delhi Sultanate central administration.
Identify that Mustaufi-i-Mamalik functioned as the Auditor General responsible for inspecting state expenditure, whereas Mushrif-i-Mamalik served as the Accountant General.
This establishes the exact matching link for the Delhi Sultanate administrative office.
2
Examine 'Athavana' in Southern Indian medieval governance.
Recognize that Athavana was the land revenue department established under the Vijayanagara rulers to manage tax assessments.
Differentiates Vijayanagara revenue terminology from military structures like the Nayankara system.
3
Evaluate 'Tarafdar' in the context of Deccan Sultanates.
Associate Tarafdar with the governorship of provinces (Tarafs) created within the Bahmani Sultanate.
Confirms the administrative hierarchy reshaped during Mahmud Gawan's tenure as Prime Minister.
4
Identify 'Majumdar' within Maratha governance under Shivaji.
Link Majumdar (Amatya) to the Ashtapradhan post overseeing accounts, audits, and state financial ledgers.
Completes all pairwise matches accurately based on historical administrative roles.

Key Concept

Medieval Indian Administrative Terminology and Governance Structures Across Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagara, Bahmani, and Maratha Empires
Question 208Question

Match List-I (Soil / Vegetation Type in India) with List-II (Characteristic Region / Feature):

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Items

Black Soil (Regur)
Laterite Soil
Tropical Evergreen Forest
Mangrove Vegetation

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Answer

Black Soil pairs with Deccan Lava Plateau; Laterite Soil pairs with intensely leached soil regions; Tropical Evergreen Forest pairs with heavy rainfall zones (>200 cm) of Western Ghats/North-East; Mangrove Vegetation pairs with coastal deltas like the Sundarbans.
Each item in List-I uniquely aligns with its corresponding spatial distribution and environmental characteristic in List-II: Black soil with the Deccan basalt plateau, Laterite soil with heavy tropical leaching, Tropical Evergreen forests with wet regions receiving over 200 cm rainfall, and Mangroves with deltaic tidal mudflats.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary parent rock and agricultural region of Black Soil.
Black soil originated from basaltic Deccan lava flows and is famous for holding moisture, making it ideal for cotton production.
Relate pedological properties to geography.
2
Identify the formation mechanism of Laterite Soil.
Heavy leaching in tropical rainy conditions washes away silica, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides.
Relate weathering processes to soil classification.
3
Determine climatic thresholds for Tropical Evergreen Forests.
Requires high humidity and rainfall exceeding 200 cm annually, found prominently in the Western Ghats windward side and North-East India.
Relate rainfall ranges to natural vegetation zones.
4
Associate Mangrove Vegetation with its morphological and spatial adaptation.
Grows along intertidal zones such as the Ganga-Brahmaputra Delta (Sundarbans) with pneumatophores.
Relate coastal ecosystem features to vegetation types.

Key Concept

Distribution and Ecological Characteristics of Major Soil Types and Natural Vegetation in India
Question 209Question

Match the prominent leaders of the Revolt of 1857 listed in Column I with their primary centers of resistance listed in Column II:

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Begum Hazrat Mahal
Khan Bahadur Khan
Maulvi Ahmadullah
Nana Saheb

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Answer

Begum Hazrat Mahal matches with Lucknow; Khan Bahadur Khan matches with Bareilly; Maulvi Ahmadullah matches with Faizabad; Nana Saheb matches with Kanpur.
Begum Hazrat Mahal led the uprising in Lucknow, Khan Bahadur Khan organized the revolt in Bareilly, Maulvi Ahmadullah led the armed resistance from Faizabad, and Nana Saheb commanded the rebel forces in Kanpur.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the region associated with Begum Hazrat Mahal during the 1857 Revolt.
Begum Hazrat Mahal took charge of the rebellion in Lucknow.
She rallied forces in Awadh after the annexation by the British.
2
Identify the primary center of resistance for Khan Bahadur Khan.
Khan Bahadur Khan assumed control of the rebellion in Bareilly (Rohilkhand).
He established an independent administration in Bareilly during the uprising.
3
Identify the center of activity for Maulvi Ahmadullah.
Maulvi Ahmadullah mobilised resistance against the British in Faizabad.
He was a key ideological and military commander based in the Faizabad region.
4
Identify the primary center led by Nana Saheb.
Nana Saheb led the revolt in Kanpur alongside Tatya Tope.
His grievances over the pension refusal by the East India Company made Kanpur a major hub.

Key Concept

Key leaders and their primary centers during the Revolt of 1857
Question 210Question

Match the revolutionary and early left-wing journals in List-I with their respective founder-editors or key leaders in List-II:

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The Socialist (1922)
Kirti (1926)
The Vanguard of Indian Independence (1922)
Langal (1925)

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Answer

The correct matching pairs are: 'The Socialist' with S.A. Dange, 'Kirti' with Bhai Santokh Singh, 'The Vanguard of Indian Independence' with M.N. Roy, and 'Langal' with Muzaffar Ahmad.
Each early left-wing journal corresponds to its precise founder or prominent organizer: 'The Socialist' (Bombay, 1922) was edited by S.A. Dange; 'Kirti' (Punjab, 1926) was established by Bhai Santokh Singh; 'The Vanguard of Indian Independence' (1922) was founded by M.N. Roy; and 'Langal' (Bengal, 1925) was associated with Muzaffar Ahmad.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the founder of 'The Socialist' (1922)
S.A. Dange started 'The Socialist' from Bombay, which introduced Marxist ideas to Indian political readers.
Establishing publication origins in western India.
2
Identify the founder of 'Kirti' (1926)
Bhai Santokh Singh, a Ghadarite revolutionary, founded 'Kirti' in Amritsar to mobilize workers and peasants.
Linking Ghadar tradition with early Punjabi left-wing literature.
3
Identify the editor/founder of 'The Vanguard of Indian Independence' (1922)
M.N. Roy published 'The Vanguard' from Europe to disseminate Marxist ideology into India.
Identifying communist émigré literature distributed from abroad.
4
Identify the associate/founder of 'Langal' (1925)
Muzaffar Ahmad, alongside poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, brought out 'Langal' as the mouthpiece of Bengal's Labour Swaraj Party.
Connecting Bengal radical literary journalism with early Marxist organizers.

Key Concept

Early Left-Wing and Revolutionary Nationalist Journals in India
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 211Question

Match the 19th-century socio-religious reformers listed in List-I with their respective journals or periodicals listed in List-II, and select the correct matching code.

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Items

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Keshub Chandra Sen
Henry Vivian Derozio
Swami Vivekananda

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Answer

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan matches with Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq; Keshub Chandra Sen matches with Sulabh Samachar; Henry Vivian Derozio matches with Parthenon; Swami Vivekananda matches with Prabuddha Bharata.
Each 19th-century reformer is correctly matched with their respective publication: Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq to urge social and educational modernism; Keshub Chandra Sen established Sulabh Samachar to reach the common populace with progressive ideas; Henry Vivian Derozio's movement brought out Parthenon to disseminate radical free thought; and Swami Vivekananda inspired Prabuddha Bharata to promote Indian philosophy and socio-cultural awakening.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the publication established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan published 'Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq' to advocate rationalism, scientific outlook, and social reform within the Muslim community.
This links the Aligarh Movement founder to his landmark Urdu periodical.
2
Identify the journal linked to Keshub Chandra Sen.
Keshub Chandra Sen launched 'Sulabh Samachar' in 1870 through the Indian Reform Association.
It was designed as a low-cost weekly organ to educate working-class readers.
3
Identify the paper associated with Henry Vivian Derozio and the Young Bengal group.
Derozio and his radical student group brought out 'Parthenon' in 1830.
The paper served as a forum for expressing free-thought ideals and questioning orthodox socio-religious traditions.
4
Identify the organ associated with Swami Vivekananda.
Swami Vivekananda inspired the founding of 'Prabuddha Bharata' in 1896.
It was established as the primary English journal for propagating Vedantic teachings and the message of social service.

Key Concept

Socio-Religious Reform Movements: Reformers and their Periodicals
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 212Question

Match the prominent journals and publications associated with Mahatma Gandhi during various phases of the Indian National Movement (List-I) with their primary context or associated campaign (List-II):

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Items

Young India
Navajivan
Harijan
Indian Opinion

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Answer

Young India matches with the English weekly journal used during the Non-Cooperation era (1919–1931); Navajivan matches with the Gujarati weekly journal focused on constructive work (1919 onwards); Harijan matches with the anti-untouchability campaign post-Poona Pact (1933 onwards); and Indian Opinion matches with the South African Satyagraha against racial discrimination (1903–1914).
Each publication corresponds accurately to its respective historical context: Indian Opinion in South Africa (1903–1914), Young India in English during the Non-Cooperation era (1919–1931), Navajivan in Gujarati (1919 onwards), and Harijan during the anti-untouchability campaign following the Poona Pact (1933 onwards).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the founding era and primary objective of Indian Opinion
Indian Opinion was published in South Africa between 1903 and 1914 during the passive resistance movement against discriminatory colonial laws.
Establishes the early pre-India phase of Gandhian publications.
2
Differentiate between the dual publications launched in 1919 in India
Young India served as the English medium for pan-Indian political discourse and Non-Cooperation movement guidance, while Navajivan catered to Gujarati readers focused on constructive social work.
Distinguishes language and target audience of the two 1919 weekly journals.
3
Connect Harijan to the post-1932 campaign context
Following the Communal Award and Poona Pact of 1932, Gandhi shifted major focus to social upliftment of depressed classes, founding Harijan in 1933.
Links the journal directly to the anti-untouchability movement.

Key Concept

Gandhian Nationalist Journals and Mass Communication Strategies
Question 213Question

Match the major industrial centers of India in List I with their corresponding primary manufacturing industries in List II:

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Ludhiana
Bhilai
Morbi
Bengaluru

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Answer

Ludhiana corresponds to Woolen Hosiery and Garments, Bhilai corresponds to Integrated Iron and Steel Plant, Morbi corresponds to Ceramic Tiles and Sanitaryware, and Bengaluru corresponds to Information Technology and Electronics.
Each city matches directly with its principal sector: Ludhiana is renowned for woolen textiles and hosiery, Bhilai for its public-sector steel plant, Morbi for ceramic wall/floor tiles and sanitaryware, and Bengaluru for information technology and electronic industries.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the industrial profile of Ludhiana.
Ludhiana is paired with Woolen Hosiery and Garments.
Ludhiana is one of India's major textile clusters specializing in woolen goods and knitwear.
2
Identify the primary industry in Bhilai.
Bhilai is paired with Integrated Iron and Steel Plant.
Bhilai is home to the landmark Bhilai Steel Plant established in collaboration with the USSR.
3
Determine the manufacturing focus of Morbi.
Morbi is paired with Ceramic Tiles and Sanitaryware.
Morbi forms the core of India's ceramic cluster, producing tiles and sanitaryware products.
4
Determine the key economic sector of Bengaluru.
Bengaluru is paired with Information Technology and Electronics.
Bengaluru is globally recognized as the primary IT hub of India.

Key Concept

Major Industrial Hubs and Specializations in India
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 214Question

Match the major mineral mining centers in List-I with their primary mineral resources in List-II:

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Items

Bailadila
Khetri
Kodarma
Neyveli

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Answer

Bailadila corresponds to Iron Ore, Khetri corresponds to Copper, Kodarma corresponds to Mica, and Neyveli corresponds to Lignite Coal.
Bailadila in Chhattisgarh is celebrated for rich hematite iron ore reserves. Khetri in Rajasthan is a major copper belt. Kodarma in Jharkhand is renowned for mica production. Neyveli in Tamil Nadu houses extensive lignite coal fields.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary mineral resource extracted at the Bailadila deposit.
Bailadila (Chhattisgarh) is matched with Iron Ore.
The Bailadila hill range contains massive deposits of high-grade hematite iron ore.
2
Determine the resource associated with the Khetri mining belt.
Khetri (Rajasthan) is matched with Copper.
The Khetri Belt along the Aravalli range has been an important copper extraction zone since historical times.
3
Determine the mineral mined predominantly in the Kodarma region.
Kodarma (Jharkhand) is matched with Mica.
Kodarma lies along the northern fringe of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, known as a major mica belt.
4
Identify the energy resource associated with Neyveli.
Neyveli (Tamil Nadu) is matched with Lignite Coal.
Neyveli is home to extensive open-cast tertiary lignite fields utilized for thermal power production.

Key Concept

Geographical distribution and spatial matching of mineral and energy resource centers in India.
Question 215Question

Match the ancient Indian epigraphic inscriptions in List-I with their corresponding royal patrons or authors in List-II:

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Items

Prayaga Prashasti (Allahabad Pillar)
Aihole Inscription
Hathigumpha Inscription
Junagadh Rock Inscription

Matches

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Answer

Prayaga Prashasti matches with Harisena / Samudragupta; Aihole Inscription matches with Ravikirti / Pulakeshin II; Hathigumpha Inscription matches with Kharavela of Kalinga; Junagadh Rock Inscription matches with Rudradaman I.
Each epigraphic inscription correctly pairs with its court poet or royal patron: Prayaga Prashasti was composed by Harisena for Gupta ruler Samudragupta; Aihole Inscription was written by Ravikirti for Chalukya King Pulakeshin II; Hathigumpha Inscription belongs to King Kharavela of Kalinga; and Junagadh Rock Inscription belongs to Saka ruler Rudradaman I.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the author and ruler for Prayaga Prashasti
Prayaga Prashasti is linked with Harisena and Samudragupta.
Harisena was the Sandhivigrahika (minister of peace and war) under Gupta emperor Samudragupta.
2
Identify the author and ruler for the Aihole Inscription
Aihole Inscription is linked with Ravikirti and Pulakeshin II.
Ravikirti was the Jain court poet of Chalukyas of Badami ruler Pulakeshin II.
3
Identify the patron for the Hathigumpha Inscription
Hathigumpha Inscription is linked with Kharavela of Kalinga.
It provides a year-by-year biographical record of King Kharavela.
4
Identify the ruler for the Junagadh Rock Inscription
Junagadh Rock Inscription is linked with Saka ruler Rudradaman I.
It records the restoration of the Sudarshana Lake dam during Rudradaman I's reign.

Key Concept

Key Epigraphic Inscriptions and Royal Patrons of Ancient India
Question 216Question

Match the prominent Bhakti movement saints listed in Column I with their primary regions of spiritual activity listed in Column II.

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Items

Kabir
Sankaradeva
Lalleshwari (Lalla Ded)
Mirabai

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Answer

Kabir corresponds to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sankaradeva corresponds to Assam, Lalleshwari corresponds to Kashmir, and Mirabai corresponds to Rajasthan.
Each Bhakti saint is accurately matched to their primary geographical region of spiritual teaching: Kabir to Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sankaradeva to Assam, Lalleshwari to Kashmir, and Mirabai to Rajasthan.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical region associated with Kabir.
Kabir lived and preached mainly in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
His verses (sakhis and padams) reflect the socio-religious environment of Varanasi.
2
Identify the regional center of Sankaradeva's Bhakti movement.
Sankaradeva led the saintly movement in Assam.
He established Sattras and Namghars throughout Assam.
3
Identify the region associated with Lalleshwari.
Lalleshwari composed her vakhs in Kashmir.
She is a foundational figure of Kashmiri Bhakti literature.
4
Identify the region associated with Mirabai.
Mirabai is associated with Rajasthan.
She was born into the Rajput royal family of Marwar/Mewar.

Key Concept

Bhakti Saints and Their Regional Spheres of Activity
Question 217Question

Match List-I (Crop / Vegetation Types in India) with List-II (Specific Pedo-Climatic and Topographic Requirements) and identify the correct associations.

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Items

Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Cotton (Gossypium spp.)
Natural Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis)
Jute (Corchorus capsularis)

Matches

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Answer

Tea pairs with deep acidic well-drained hill slope soil; Cotton pairs with moisture-retaining Vertisols requiring 210 frost-free days; Natural Rubber pairs with hot-humid equatorial climate and lateritic soils; Jute pairs with annually renewed floodplain silt (Khadar).
Each crop is accurately paired with its definitive pedological, thermal, and moisture thresholds: Tea with acidic hill-slope soils, Cotton with Vertisols and 210 frost-free days, Rubber with equatorial high-rainfall lateritic soils, and Jute with deltaic Khadar silt.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the pedological and drainage requirements for plantation crops (Tea and Rubber)
Tea requires acidic soils on gentle hill slopes to avoid root rot from stagnant water (150250 cm150-250\text{ cm} rainfall). Rubber requires hot-humid equatorial conditions (>200 cm>200\text{ cm} rainfall) on well-drained lateritic slopes.
Topography and soil acidity are critical factors differentiating tea plantations from other equatorial tree crops.
2
Evaluate climatic and soil conditions for cash fiber crops (Cotton and Jute)
Cotton needs clayey black Vertisols, moderate rainfall, 210210 frost-free days, and sunny harvest periods. Jute requires heavy rainfall and annually replenished riverine silt (Khadar) in deltaic plains.
Soil texture (Vertisols vs Khadar silt) and sunshine/frost duration dictate the spatial distribution of cotton vs jute.
3
Verify all four matching pairs against standard agro-climatic zones of India
Tea matches gentle acidic hill slopes; Cotton matches Vertisols with 210 frost-free days; Rubber matches hot-humid lateritic belts; Jute matches renewed floodplain Khadar silt.
Ensures full pedagogical consistency across all soil and climate parameters.

Key Concept

Agro-climatic and pedological requirements of major commercial crops in India
Question 218Question

Match the following historical constitutional proposals/plans during British rule in India with their key features or provisions:

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Items

August Offer (1940)
Cripps Mission (1942)
Cabinet Mission (1946)
Mountbatten Plan (1947)

Matches

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Answer

August Offer (1940) matches with the first explicit recognition of Dominion Status; Cripps Mission (1942) matches with proposing an Indian-led Constituent Assembly post-WWII; Cabinet Mission (1946) matches with the three-tier administrative setup and grouping of provinces; Mountbatten Plan (1947) matches with the procedure for partitioning British India into two dominions.
Each constitutional event correctly aligns with its historic provision: the August Offer (1940) introduced Dominion Status as an official objective, the Cripps Mission (1942) promised a post-war Indian-made constitution, the Cabinet Mission (1946) established a three-tier provincial grouping plan, and the Mountbatten Plan (1947) outlined the partition of India.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key objective of the August Offer of 1940.
The August Offer promised Dominion Status to India for the first time.
Viceroy Linlithgow introduced it to secure Indian support during World War II.
2
Identify the primary feature of the Cripps Mission of 1942.
It offered a Constituent Assembly formed entirely by Indians after the war.
Stafford Cripps brought this proposal to address Indian political aspirations.
3
Identify the structural provision of the Cabinet Mission of 1946.
It proposed a three-tier administrative system with provincial grouping.
It aimed to maintain a united India while addressing Muslim League concerns.
4
Identify the core outcome of the Mountbatten Plan of 1947.
It finalized the mechanism for the partition of British India into two independent dominions.
Lord Mountbatten announced the plan on June 3, 1947, leading to independence and partition.

Key Concept

Key provisions of major constitutional offers, missions, and partition plans prior to Indian Independence
Question 219Question

Match the 18th and 19th-century tribal and peasant uprisings in colonial India listed in Column I with their primary economic causes and administrative policy triggers listed in Column II:

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Items

Paika Rebellion (1817)
Chuar Uprising (1798–1799)
Ramosi Uprising (1825–1826)
Rampa Rebellion (1879)

Matches

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Answer

Paika Rebellion (1817) matches with Depreciation of local cowrie currency, artificial salt monopoly, and resumption of rent-free militia lands; Chuar Uprising (1798–1799) matches with Auctioning of ancestral Paikan lands to non-resident Bengalis and heavy revenue demands in Jungle Mahals; Ramosi Uprising (1825–1826) matches with Loss of hereditary hill-police rights (watans) and heavy land assessment following Peshwa territory annexation; Rampa Rebellion (1879) matches with Imposition of an Abkari tax on toddy tapping and encroachment upon traditional Muttadari rights.
Each uprising directly matches its historical cause: the Paika Rebellion (1817) was provoked by cowrie currency collapse, salt monopoly, and militia land resumptions; the Chuar Uprising (1798–1799) was caused by auctioning ancestral lands to non-resident Bengalis; the Ramosi Uprising (1825–1826) resulted from the loss of hereditary hill-police rights (watans) post-Peshwa annexation; and the Rampa Rebellion (1879) was driven by the Abkari tax on toddy tapping and Muttadari exploitation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the specific economic policies behind early 19th-century rebellions in eastern India.
Identify that the Paika Rebellion (1817) in Odisha was triggered by silver-only revenue demands replacing cowrie shells, salt tax monopolies, and land resumption.
The currency collapse and loss of rent-free tenure dispossessed the traditional landed militia (Paikas).
2
Analyze land tenure disruptions in the Bengal Jungle Mahals and Maharashtra Western Ghats.
Match the Chuar Uprising to land auctions disposing ancestral paikan lands, and the Ramosi Uprising to the removal of hereditary watan patrol privileges post-Peshwa annexation.
Chuars resisted outsider zamindars purchasing their lands, while Ramosis fought against loss of security employment and excessive assessment.
3
Evaluate excise and forest interventions in 19th-century tribal Andhra.
Associate the 1879 Rampa Rebellion with the Abkari tax on toddy and Muttadari landlord oppression.
Colonial forest and excise regulations directly undermined traditional tribal subsistence practices.

Key Concept

Socio-economic triggers, land tenure disruptions, and administrative causes of 18th and 19th-century peasant and tribal uprisings in colonial India.
Question 220Question

Match the major global industrial regions in List-I with their primary specialized industrial activities in List-II, and select the correct matching pair combinations.

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Items

Nagoya Region
Kuznetsk Basin
Lorraine Region
Silicon Glen

Matches

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Answer

Nagoya Region matches with Automobiles and Aerospace Engineering; Kuznetsk Basin matches with Coal Mining and Heavy Metallurgy; Lorraine Region matches with Heavy Iron and Steel Production; Silicon Glen matches with Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing.
Each global industrial region is paired with its accurate economic manufacturing focus: Nagoya Region is famous for automobiles and aerospace engineering; Kuznetsk Basin is a major coal mining and heavy metallurgical zone in Russia; Lorraine Region in France is historically linked to iron ore extraction and heavy steel mills; and Silicon Glen in Scotland represents a prominent high-tech semiconductor and electronics cluster.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Nagoya Region's economic specialization
Nagoya is the center of Japan's transport equipment industry, hosting major automotive and aerospace manufacturers.
It forms the core of the Chukyo Industrial Zone.
2
Analyze Kuznetsk Basin's industrial profile
Kuzbass in Southwestern Siberia is defined by extensive coal fields that power heavy steel metallurgy.
Raw material availability established it as a heavy industrial base in Russia.
3
Analyze Lorraine Region's resource and industrial base
Lorraine in northeastern France grew around local iron ore deposits, specializing in heavy steel manufacturing.
Minette iron ore beds laid the foundation for European heavy manufacturing.
4
Analyze Silicon Glen's high-tech specialization
Silicon Glen in Central Scotland emerged as a leading center for microelectronics and semiconductor fabrication.
Post-industrial restructuring shifted its economy toward information technology and hardware assembly.

Key Concept

Global Industrial Regions and Manufacturing Specializations
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