- A. Kolkata's population rose by 4%
- B. Delhi's population rose by 4.1%
- C. Chennai's population rose by 5%
- D. Mumbai's population rose by 5.1%
As per the 2011 census, Mumbai's population rose by 5.1%, so (d) is correct. The other options do not match the stated census figure.
- A. New York
- B. San Francisco
- C. Washington
- D. Los Angeles
San Francisco is the most famous settlement that grew due to the discovery of gold. It developed rapidly during the California Gold Rush. The other cities were not primarily known for growth from gold discovery.
- A. Spikeman
- B. Humboldt
- C. Mackinder
- D. Hutton
The statement was made by Mackinder. He is famous for the Heartland Theory, which emphasizes the strategic importance of East Europe, the Heartland, and the World Island. The other scholars listed are not associated with this statement.
- A. For buying things, using of plastic materials instead of bags or boxes
- B. Choose products with less packaging
- C. Say ‘no’ to unnecessary plastic bags and other packaging
- D. Choose products with recyclable or reusable packaging
Option (a) is the odd one out because it suggests using plastic materials instead of bags or boxes, which increases plastic use. The other options all promote reducing, reusing, or choosing recyclable packaging.
- A. Aborigines - South America
- B. Inuit - Arctic region
- C. Paliyan - South India
- D. Pygmies - Kalahari
Pygmies are associated with the Congo Basin in Central Africa, not the Kalahari. The other matches are correct: Aborigines are in South America in the given context, Inuit in the Arctic region, and Paliyan in South India.
- A. River
- B. Sea
- C. Underground
- D. Ocean
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- B. 14 minutes
- C. 14 years
- D. 14 days
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- B. Controlling population growth to reduce demand for minerals
- C. Encouraging the use and acceptance of minerals which are not essential.
- D. Creating social awareness regarding conservation of minerals
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- B. Sunway TaihuLight
- C. Param 10000
- D. Summit
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- B. Stampede
- C. Drowning
- D. Fire accident
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- B. 0.01 to 0.25 cm
- C. 1 to 2.5 cm
- D. 0.1 to 0.25 cm
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- B. Low Gross Domestic product
- C. High level of unemployment
- D. High literacy rate
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- B. Earthquake
- C. Drought
- D. Flood
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- B. China
- C. Russia
- D. India
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