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(106) Which of the following is a river flowing from Central India and joining Yamuna/Ganga ?
[A] Betwa
[B] Kosi
[C] Gomti
[D] Ghagra

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Betwa. Betwa river also known as Vetravati river originates in Vindhyan range and flows Northward to meet Yamuna. Recently a proposal for linkage of Ken and Betwa river has come forward to transfer water from Ken Basin to Betwa Basin to feed much affected Bundelkhand region.

(107) where was the first cotton mill in India established ?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Surat
[C] Coimbatore
[D] Mumbai

Comment

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Mumbai. Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company was the first cotton mill to be established in Bombay, India, on 7 July 1854 at Tardeo by Cowaszee Nanabhoy Davar (1815–73) and his associates. The company was designed by Sir William Fairbaim. This mill began production on 7 February 1856 under the supervision of British engineers and skilled cotton operatives.

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(108) World’s maximum newsprint comes from-
[A] Monsoon forest
[B] Mangrove forest
[C] Deciduous forest
[D] Rainfed forest

Comment

Answer: Option [C]

World’s maximum newsprint comes from Deciduous forest.

(109) The first shore-based, modern, integrated steel plant in India is in
[A] Mangalore
[B] Vishakhapatnam
[C] Haldia
[D] Salem

Comment

Answer: Option [B]

The first shore-based, modern, integrated steel plant in India is in Vishakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam Steel Plant was separated from SAIL and RINL was made the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant in April 1982. Vizag Steel Plant is the only Indian shore-based steel plant and is situated on 33,000 acres (13,000 ha), and is poised to expand to produce up to 20 MT in a single campus.

(110) Which state has the largest proportion of its net irrigation area under well irrigation ?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Haryana
[C] Bihar
[D] West Bengal

Comment

Answer: Option [A]

The correct answer is Gujarat. Gujarat has the largest proportion of its net irrigated area under well irrigation. Uttar Pradesh has the largest area under irrigation in terms of total acreage.

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