1.In which among the following states of India, the forest cover comprises over 75 percent of the State’s area?
1. Nagaland
2. Arunanchal Pradesh
3. Tripura
4. Manipur
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Competative Exam
a) Only 1 & 2
b) Only 2, 3 & 4
c) Only 1, 2 & 3
d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
25 % | 75 %
Correct Answer:
1, 2, 3 & 4 States from northeast like Nagaland, Arunanchal Pradesh, Tripura and Manipur, whose forest cover comprises over 75 percent of the State’s area, have shown a decrease in forest cover in latest state of forests report.
2.In context with the rivers discussed for water sharing between India and Bangladesh, consider the following statements:
1. The Khowai River originates in Tripura.
2. The River Gumti drains into River Meghna.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Competative Exam
a) Only 2
b) Neither 1 & 2
c) Only 1
d) Both 1 & 2
42.857142857143 % | 57.142857142857 %
Correct Answer:
Both 1 & 2 Statement 1 is correct:
The Khowai River is one of the 6 rivers that are to feature in the planned water sharing framework agreement. It originates from the Atharamura Hills in Tripura. It has a total length of 70km. It drains into the Kushiyara River.
Statement 2 is correct:
River Gumti is also to be featured in the water sharing agreement. It arises from Dumur in Tripura. It flows for a distance of 95km. it enters Bangladesh and drains into the Meghna River. The Meghna River then drains into the Bay of Bengal.
3.Consider the following states:
1.Tripura
2. Mizoram
3. Meghalaya
4. Manipur
The correct order of increasing area of the above states is shown by which among the following?
Competative Exam
a) 1, 2, 4, 3
b) 1, 2, 3, 4
c) 1, 3, 4, 2
d) 1, 4, 2, 3
20 % | 80 %
Correct Answer:
1, 2, 4, 3 Tripura 10,492 km²
Mizoram 21,081 km²
Meghalaya 22,720 km²
Manipur 22,327 km²
4.Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states in India?
1. Tripura
2. Mizoram
3. Assam
4. Meghalaya
Select the correct option from codes given below:
Competative Exam
a) 3 & 4
b) 1 & 4
c) 1 & 2
d) 2 & 4
37.5 % | 62.5 %
Correct Answer:
1 & 2 Tropic of Cancer passes through eight Indian states: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.
