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What is the name of highest peak in the Western Ghats mountain range in south India?
A) Nanga Parbat
B) Mount K2
C) Anamudi
D) Kanchenjunga
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Anamudi peak in Kerala which rises to an elevation of 8842 ft is the highest peak in Western Ghats. The name Anamudi literally translates to 'elephant's forehead'.
India lies in which hemisphere?
A) North and East Hemisphere
B) North and West Hemisphere
C) South and East Hemisphere
D) South and West Hemisphere
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India lies in Northern hemisphere and Eastern hemisphere.
'Kanyakumari' the southernmost point of mainland India, is situated in which state?
A) Karnataka
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu
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Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of mainland India and it is situated in Tamil Nadu. The town was known with the name of Cape Comorin during the British era.
How much is the total population of India according to 2011 census?
A) 104 Crore
B) 132 Crore
C) 110 Crore
D) 121 Crore
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The total population of India is 121 crore as per the figures of 2011 census. By population, India is the second largest country in the world, next to China. It is home to 1 in every 6 people on this earth.
Which city is known as 'Diamond City' and is located in which state?
A) Surat, Gujarat
B) Panna, Madhya Pradesh
C) Panna, Odisha
D) Surat, Maharashtra
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Surat (Gujarat) is known as the Diamond City of India. This city is world famous for diamond cutting and polishing industry.
What is the name of the pass that connects Ladakh with Kashmir valley?
A) Nathu La
B) Zoji La
C) Rohtang Pass
D) Mana Pass
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Zoji La is the name of mountain pass, located along National Highway 1D at an elevation of 11575 feet, that connects Ladakh with Kashmir valley.
Which city is known by the nickname 'Religious Capital of India'?
A) Bodhgaya
B) Haridwar
C) Mathura
D) Varanasi
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Varanasi, a city in Uttar Pradesh, is known by the nickname 'Religious Capital of India'. The city is situated on the left bank of holy river Ganga. It was formerly called as Kashi or Banaras and these names are still popular.
Narendra Modi, the current P.M of India, is a member of parliament from this lok sabha seat.
'Statue of Unity' is located near which of the following rivers?
A) Godavari
B) Ganga
C) Sabarmati
D) Narmada
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Statue of Unity, a large statue of Vallabhbhai Patel is being constructed near Vadodara city in Gujarat. It is located near Narmada river, on a river island named Sadhu Bet.
Which among the following ports is situated in Kerala state of India?
A) Mumbai
B) Kandla
C) Mangalore
D) Kochi
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Kochi is a major sea port in the Kerala state of India. The states of other ports listed above are - Mumbai (Maharashtra), Kandla (Gujarat) and Mangalore (Karnataka).
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