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6 Which is the smallest state by area ?
A Nagaland
B Goa
C Sikkim
D Meghalaya

Answer: Option [B]

The correct answer is Goa. The smallest state in India is Goa with an area of 3702 km2. This state is not only the smallest one in size but also has the fourth smallest population in the country. The state lies on the south-western coast of India.

7 The climate of India is tropical because of :
A The location of the Himalayas in its North
B Major part of India lies within the tropics
C The overpowering influence of India Ocean
D The seasonal influence of jet streams

Answer: Option [A]

The climate of India is tropical because of the location of the Himalayas in its North. India has a tropical climate because of the Himalayan mountains. The Himalayas prevent the cold air of Asia from reaching the temperate Northern Indian plains and trap the monsoon which brings rain to the whole of the country.

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8 What are the two volcanic islands in the Indian territory ?
A Kavaratti and New Moor
B Bitra and Kavaratti
C Pamban and Barren
D Narcondam and Barren

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Narcondam and Barren. The two volcanic islands in the Indian territory are Narcondam and Barren. Narcondam is a small volcanic island located in the Andaman Sea. The island's peak rises to 710 m above mean sea level, and it is formed of andesite.

9 Among the following Union Territories of India, which one has the largest size ?
A Lakshadweep
B Daman and Due
C Puducherry
D Chandugarh

Answer: Option [C]

The correct answer is Puducherry. Pondicherry has the largest size and has four administrative divisions: four districts, viz. Pondicherry , Mahé, Yanam and Karaikal. Pondicherry district has the largest area and population.

10 Select the matching pairs from the following :
A Plimsoll Line : India and Afghanistan
B Durand Line : India and Myanmar
C Macmohan Line : India and Nepal
D Radcliffe Line : India and Pakistan

Answer: Option [D]

The correct answer is Radcliffe Line : India and Pakistan.

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