1. Which of the following is considered an exogenic force influencing the development of landforms?
a) Volcanic eruption
b) Plate collision
c) Weathering and erosion
d) Magma intrusion
Answer: c) Weathering and erosion
2. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian state?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Chhattisgarh
d) Karnataka
Answer: b) Maharashtra
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is one of the oldest and largest national parks in the state. The reserve includes the Tadoba National Park (established in 1955) and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary (notified in 1986), and together they form a protected area under Project Tiger.
The name “Tadoba” comes from the local tribal deity Taru or Tadoba, and “Andhari” is derived from the Andhari river that flows through the forest.
It is known for its significant population of Royal Bengal Tigers, as well as leopards, sloth bears, and diverse flora and fauna.
3. According to Aristotle, how are moral virtues acquired?
a) They are innate from birth
b) Only through formal education
c) Through experience and habitual practice
d) By divine grace
Answer: c) Through experience and habitual practice
Aristotle believed that moral virtues are not inborn, but developed through habit and practice.
In his ethical philosophy, particularly in the Nicomachean Ethics, he introduced the concept of the "Golden Mean", where virtue lies between two extremes (e.g., courage is the mean between cowardice and recklessness). He emphasized that by consistently choosing virtuous actions, individuals cultivate good character over time.
4. Which of the following is the largest island of Japan by area?
a) Shikoku
b) Hokkaido
c) Honshu
d) Kyushu
Answer: c) Honshu
Honshu is the largest and most populous island of Japan. It is home to major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, and forms the economic and political core of the country. The other main islands—Hokkaido (north), Kyushu (southwest), and Shikoku (south of Honshu)—are smaller in comparison.
5. Which of the following is the longest and most important river of Myanmar?
a) Salween River
b) Mekong River
c) Irrawaddy River
d) Chindwin River
Answer: c) Irrawaddy River
The Irrawaddy River is the longest and most significant river in Myanmar.
It flows from north to south and empties into the Andaman Sea. The river is crucial for transportation, irrigation, and agriculture in the country.
The Chindwin River is a major tributary of the Irrawaddy. The Mekong does not flow through Myanmar extensively, and the Salween runs along the eastern border.
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