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Q1
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Vertical division of power is :
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A.
Power is shared among different organs of government.
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B.
Power is shared among different social groups.
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C.
Power is shared among different pressure groups.
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D.
Power is shared among different levels of governments.
Q2
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Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option.
Assertion (A) : Power sharing is the spirit of democracy.
Reason (R) : A legitimate government is one where all the groups connect with the government through their participation.
Options :
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A.
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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B.
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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C.
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
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D.
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
Q3
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Which one of the following is a non-conventional source of energy ?
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A.
Natural gas
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B.
Petroleum
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C.
Coal
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D.
Geothermal energy
Q4
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Read the following features of plantation agriculture and choose the correct option :
I. A single crop is grown on a large area.
II. It is capital intensive farming.
III. It is practised in areas of high population pressure on land.
IV. Food grain crops are the major crops of this type of farming.
Options :
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A.
Only I and II are correct.
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B.
Only II and III are correct.
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C.
Only III and IV are correct.
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D.
Only I and IV are correct.
Q5
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Which state is famous for rainwater harvesting ?
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A.
Tamil Nadu
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B.
Rajasthan
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C.
Bihar
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D.
Jharkhand
Q6
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Two statements are given below. They are Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read both the statements and choose the correct option.
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A.
Both (A) and (R) are true.
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B.
Both (A) and (R) are false.
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C.
(A) is true and (R) is false.
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D.
(A) is false and (R) is true.
Q7
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___________
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A.
1878
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B.
1968
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C.
1887
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D.
1778
Q7
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Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
The Vernacular Press Act was passed in ______________ on the lines of the Irish Press Act.
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A.
1878
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B.
1968
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C.
1887
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D.
1778
Q8
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I.
II. -
III.
IV.
Options :
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I, II, III IV
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B.
II, I, III IV
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C.
III, I, II IV
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D.
IV, I, II III
Q8
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Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct option
I. Establishment of Depressed Classes Association
II. Gandhi-Irwin Pact
III. Formation of the Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
IV. Second Round Table Conference in London
Options :
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A.
I, II, III, IV
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B.
II, I, III, IV
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C.
III, I, II, IV
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D.
IV, I, II, III
Q9
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Choose the correct option regarding the Axis powers in the Second World War.
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A.
Germany, Italy and China
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B.
Britain, France and Germany
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C.
Germany, France and Italy
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D.
Germany, Japan and Italy
Q10
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Choose the correct option from the following regarding nineteenth century liberalism :
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A.
Monarchy, social hierarchy and property must be maintained.
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B.
The abolition of state-imposed restrictions on the movement of goods and capital.
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C.
Criticised the glorification of reason and science.
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D.
Not tolerating dissent and imposing censorship.
Q11
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Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.
World Trade Organisation was started at the initiative of the ________ countries.
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Developed
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B.
Developing
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C.
Non-aligned
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D.
Communist
Q12
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Which one of the following states has the highest Human Development Index ?
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Punjab
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B.
Gujarat
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C.
Rajasthan
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D.
Kerala
Q13
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Choose the correct pair regarding the sectors of economy.
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A.
Primary Mining
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B.
Secondary Flower cultivation
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C.
Tertiary Fishing
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D.
Secondary Bee-keeping
Q14
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Which one of the following sources meets the needs of loan of rural households in India to the maximum extent ?
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A.
Commercial Bank
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B.
Cooperative Societies
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C.
Moneylender
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D.
Businessman
Q16
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Which one of the following orders has been passed by the Supreme Court to reform political parties in India ?
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It is mandatory for all parties to hold organizational elections.
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B.
It is mandatory for all parties to file income tax returns.
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C.
It is mandatory for all the candidates to give details of criminal cases on affidavit.
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D.
Issuing orders to regulate the internal working of parties.
Q17
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Study the given picture. The work being done in the picture comes under which of the following sectors of the economy ?
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A.
Primary
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B.
Secondary
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C.
Tertiary
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D.
Quaternary
Q17
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Animal husbandry comes under which of the following sectors of the economy?
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A.
Primary
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B.
Secondary
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C.
Tertiary
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D.
Quaternary
Q18
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Choose the correct option regarding the Concurrent List of legislative rights in India.
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A.
Currency, Irrigation, Adoption and Computer Software
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B.
Defense, Foreign Affairs, Banking and Communication
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C.
Police, Business, Commerce and Agriculture
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D.
Education, Forest, Marriage and Adoption
Q19
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Which one of the following is the majority community in Sri Lanka?
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Sinhalas
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B.
Indian Tamils
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C.
Sri Lankan Tamils
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D.
Christians
Q20
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Refer to the following countries with federal political system and choose the correct option:
I. United States of America II. China
III. Japan IV. India
Options:
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Only I and II are correct.
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B.
Only II and III are correct.
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C.
Only III and IV are correct.
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D.
Only I and IV are correct.
Q21
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Why are constitutional provisions necessary for the success of federalism? Explain.
Q23
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(a) How did the Silk Route connect the world? Explain with any two examples.
Q23
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(b) How did our foods facilitate cultural exchanges between distant countries? Explain with any two examples.
Q24
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How has liberalization of trade and investment policies helped the globalization process? Explain with an example.
Q25
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examples.
Q26
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Suggest any three ways to solve the problem of land degradation.
Q28
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Why is multiparty system necessary for India? Explain any three reasons.
Q29
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(a) Analyse the economic impacts of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Q30
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(a) How had the use of Polish language come to be seen as a symbol of the struggle against Russian dominance in 1931?
Q30
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(b) How did the Balkans become the source of serious nationalist tension in Europe after 1871?
Q31
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(a) How is democracy better than any other form of government? Explain with examples.
Q31
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(b) How does democracy accommodate social diversities? Explain with examples.
Q32
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(a) Explain the significance of industries in the Indian economy.
Q32
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(b) How are industries responsible for air pollution? Suggest any three measures to control it.
Q33
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(a) Distinguish between public and private sectors of economy.
Q33
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(b) Explain the economic activities for which the primary responsibility rests with the government.
Reading Passage
Jikji
The Jikji
movable metal type. It contains the essential features of Zen Buddhism. About 150 monks of India, China and Korea are mentioned in the book. It was printed in late 14th century. While the first volume of the book is unavailable, the second one is available in the National Library of France. This work marked an important technical change in the print culture. That is why it was inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Regis
Q34
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(34.1)
Reading Passage
Jikji
The Jikji
movable metal type. It contains the essential features of Zen Buddhism. About
150 monks of India, China and Korea are mentioned in the book. It was printed in
late 14th
century. While the first volume of the book is unavailable, the second
one is available in the National Library of France. This work marked an important
technical change in the print culture. That is why it was inscribed on the
UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2001.
Q34
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12 marks
Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
Jikji
The Jikji movable metal type. It contains the essential features of Zen Buddhism. About 150 monks of India, China and Korea are mentioned in the book. It was printed in late 14th century. While the first volume of the book is unavailable, the second one is available in the National Library of France. This work marked an important technical change in the print culture. That is why it was inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2001.
(34.1) Mention the significance of the Jikji in the history of printing
(34.2) Why was the Jikji inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2001 ?
(34.3) How does the Jikji contribute to the understanding of Zen Buddhism ?
Q34
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Mention the significance of the Jikji in the history of printing.
Q34
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Why was the Jikji inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in 2001?
Q34
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How does the Jikji contribute to the understanding of Zen Buddhism?
Reading Passage
Sustainability of Development
Recent evidence suggests that the groundwater is under serious threat of overuse in many parts of the country. About 300 districts have reported a water level decline of over 4 metres during the past 20 years. Nearly one-third of the country is overusing their groundwater reserves. In another 25 years, 60 per cent of the country would be doing the same if the present way of using this resource continues. Groundwater overuse is particularly found in the agriculturally prosperous regions of Punjab and Western U.P., hard rock plateau areas of central and south India, some coastal areas and the rapidly growing urban settlements.
Q35
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Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
Sustainability of Development
Recent evidence suggests that the groundwater is under serious threat of overuse in many parts of the country. About 300 districts have reported a water level decline of over 4 metres during the past 20 years. Nearly one-third of the country is overusing their groundwater reserves. In another 25 years, 60 per cent of the country would be doing the same if the present way of using this resource continues. Groundwater overuse is particularly found in the agriculturally prosperous regions of Punjab and Western U.P., hard rock plateau areas of central and south India, some coastal areas and the rapidly growing urban settlements.
(35.1) Explain the meaning of Sustainability of Development.
(35.2) Describe the serious threat caused by overuse of underground water.
(35.3) Mention any two suggestions for the farmers to reduce the overuse of the groundwater in agriculture.
Q35
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Explain the meaning of Sustainability of Development.
Q35
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Describe the serious threat caused by overuse of underground water.
Q35
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Mention any two suggestions for the farmers to reduce the overuse of the groundwater in agriculture.
Reading Passage
Social and Religious Diversity
The Census of India records the religion of each and every Indian after every ten years. The person who fills the Census form visits every household and records the religion of each member of that household exactly the way each this is exactly how it is recorded. Thus we have reliable information on the proportion of different religious communities in the country and how it has changed over the years. The record shows the population proportion of six major religious communities in the country. Since Independence, the total population of each community has increased substantially.
Q36
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Read the given source and answer the questions that follow :
Social and Religious Diversity
The Census of India records the religion of each and every Indian after every ten years. The person who fills the Census form visits every household and records the religion of each member of that household exactly the way each this is exactly how it is recorded. Thus we have reliable information on the proportion of different religious communities in the country and how it has changed over the years. The record shows the population proportion of six major religious communities in the country. Since Independence, the total population of each community has increased substantially.
(36.1) At what interval is census conducted in India ?
(36.2) Why are Indian census data considered reliable ?
(36.3) How is the census an important tool to understand the social diversity in India ?
Q36
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At what interval is census conducted in India?
Q36
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Why are Indian census data considered reliable?
Q36
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How is the census an important tool to understand the social diversity in India?
Q37
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37. (a) Two places A and B have been marked on the given political outline map of India (on page 23). Identify them with the help of the following information and write their correct names on the lines drawn near them:
A. The place where Gandhiji organized Satyagraha to help the peasants.
B. The place where the session of the Indian National Congress was held in 1927.
(b) On the same political outline map of India, locate and label any three of the following with suitable symbols:
(i) Leading Coffee-producing State
(ii) Durg : Major iron-ore mines
(iii) Kochi : Major sea port
(iv) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Q37
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Name the place where Gandhiji organised Satyagraha to help the peasants.
Q37
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Name the place where the session of the Indian National Congress was held in 1927.
Q37
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Name the leading Coffee-producing State of India.
Q37
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Name the state where Durg iron-ore mines are located.
Q37
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Name the state where Kochi sea port is located.
Q37
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Name the place where Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located.