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Which among the following about the Telangana plateau are correct?
1. The average elevation of this plateau is about 500 meters
2. It is mainly composed of Archaean gneisses
3. It is an example of peneplain
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Telangana plateau is mainly composed of Archaean gneisses. The average elevation of this plateau is about 500 meters. It is an example of peneplain (A more or less level land surface).
92
Which among the following revolts were carried out by the Communists?
1. Tebhaga Movement
2. Telangana Movement
3. Naxalbari Movement
4. Andhra Pradesh Movement
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The movements carried out by the Communists are Tebhaga Movement (1946), Telangana Movement (1946-48), Naxalbari Movement (1967), Andhra Pradesh Movement (1969-71).
93
Which among the following States are the largest and smallest respectively (in terms of geographical area)?
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Telangana
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Uttarakhand
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The largest state (above mentioned) is Andhra Pradesh (1,60,205 sq km) and the smallest state is Uttarakhand (53,483 sq km).
94
Which cities are called the Twin City?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Minneapolis' city limits border those of Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota. From Downtown Minneapolis to Downtown Saint Paul is only 10 miles in length. This gave birth to the nickname of the region, the "Twin Cities" metropolitan area.
95
Which city is famous for paper industry in India?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sirpur Paper Mills Ltd was established in the erstwhile Hyderabad State in 1938 by the Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan, with actual production beginning in 1942. This makes it one of the oldest paper mills in the country.
96
Which city is known as city of bangles?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Firozabad is a small industrial town located in Uttar Pradesh state that has been producing glass bangles for more than 200 years. Firozabad is famous for glass bangles (famed bangles).
97
Which city is known as city of Nizams?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Hyderabad is famously known as the City of the "Nizam". It is renowned for its etiquette, Hyderabadi Biryani, Karachi Biscuits and of course the world-famous Hyderabadi pearls. For most of its historic existence, Hyderabad has been ruled by the Qutab dynasty who came from Persia and by the Nizams who came from Turkey.
98
Which city is known as World Capital of Biryani?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Just like the Dum Biryani itself, we too are born and 'bread' in Hyderabad. For any Hyderabadi, cuisine is part of their DNA.
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Which city is the longest flyover of India is located?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Hyderabad can now boast of the longest flyover in the country. An elevated expressway that has drastically cut travel time to the city's international airport was opened to the public on Tuesday.
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Which city of called as City of Pearls?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Hyderabad is known as the City of Pearls. This was due to its booming pearl processing and trading industry that has been supplying the finest pearl jewellery to India and the rest of the world for more than 400 years.