1. " Jwaneng Diamond Mine " often appears in the news. Where is it located?
a) South Africa
b) Botswana
c) Australia
d) Russia
Answer. b) Botswana
Jwaneng Diamond Mine in Botswana, known as the “Prince of Mines,” recorded a historic production of 13.3 million carats in 2023, reinforcing Botswana’s status as a leading diamond producer globally.
2. Where is Kilauea volcano located?
a) Hawaii, United States
b) Japan
c) Indonesia
d) Italy
Answer. a) Hawaii, United States;
Context: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava up to 650 feet recently. It is located in the Hawaiian Islands of the USA.
3. Hemavati River is a tributary of -------.
a) Narmada River
b) Godavari River
c) Krishna River
d) Kaveri River
Answer. d) Kaveri River
The Hemavati River is a major tributary of the Kaveri River. It is located in the Karnataka district of Hassan and is known for the Hemavati Dam.
4. Where is "Similipal National Park" located?
a) Assam
b) Meghalaya
c) Odisha
d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer. c) Odisha;
The Odisha government has officially notified Similipal Tiger Reserve as a National Park, making it the 107th national park in India and the second national park of Odisha after Bhitarkanika.
5. Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the boundary between India and --------.
a) Pakistan
b) China
c) Nepal
d) Bangladesh
Answer. b) China;
LAC stands for Line of Actual Control, the effective border between India and China, not a formally recognized international boundary.
LOC stands for Line of Control, a military boundary separating Indian-controlled territory from Pakistan-controlled territory in the region of Jammu and Kashmir.
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