1. Which state top in India’s FDI inflows in FY 2024–25?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Karnataka
c) Maharashtra
d) Gujarat
Answer. c) Maharashtra;
Maharashtra topped with $19.6 billion (31%), followed by Karnataka with $6.62 billion (20%), while Delhi’s share fell sharply from 32% in 2015–16 to just 12% in 2024–25.
Gujarat’s share rose from 6% to 11%, while Tamil Nadu’s share declined from 11% to 7%.
2. In South Asia, which country has the lowest " Total Fertility Rate (TFR)"?
a) India
b) Nepal
c) Bhutan
d) Sri Lanka
Answer. c) Bhutan;
Key Facts about TFR:
The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is a demographic measure that represents:
The average number of children a woman is expected to have during her reproductive years (usually ages 15–49).
TFR = Average number of children per woman.
It reflects population growth trends.
A TFR of about 2.1 is considered the replacement level (enough to replace the parents without population growth or decline).
TFR in South Asia:
Afghanistan: 4.7
Pakistan: 3.5
Bangladesh: 2.1
India: 1.9
Nepal: 1.9
Sri Lanka: 1.9
Bhutan: 1.4
China: 1.0
3. Where are the Mishmi Hills located?
a) Sikkim
b) Arunachal Pradesh
c) Nagaland
d) Mizoram
Answer. b) Arunachal Pradesh;
Mishmi Hills are located in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh, India, near the border with China (Tibet) and Myanmar.
Key Details of Mishmi Hills:
Found mainly in the Dibang Valley and Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Part of the Eastern Himalayas.
Known for its rich biodiversity, including rare orchids and wildlife.
Inhabited by the Mishmi tribe, an indigenous tribal community.
4. Where is the "Kolhan Highland" located?
a) Karnataka
b) Odisha
c) Telangana
d) Jharkhand
Answer. d) Jharkhand
The Kolhan Highland is located in the southern part of Jharkhand, India.
Key Details:
It is found mainly in the West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum, and Saraikela-Kharsawan districts.
It is part of the Chotanagpur Plateau region.
It is characterized by undulating terrain, forests, and rich mineral resources (especially iron ore).
It is inhabited largely by tribal communities, such as the Ho, Munda, and Santhal.
5. Recently, the Indian Navy and ------------ conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the North Arabian Sea.
a) Russian Navy
b) USA Navy
c) UK Royal Navy
d) Japan Navy
Answer. c) UK Royal Navy
PASSEX refers to joint naval drills conducted between friendly navies when they cross each other during deployments. It enhances interoperability, communication, and strategic cooperation at sea.
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