UPSC PYQ GK

11. Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal? 
1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3. Low ash fusion temperature


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Answer & Solution
Answer:

1 and 2 only

12. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? 
1. They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.


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Answer & Solution
Answer:

1 and 4

13. Consider the following statements: 
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

2 only

14. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in 




Answer & Solution
Answer:

None of the above

15. Consider the following crops: 
1. Cotton

2. Groundnut
3. Rice

4. Wheat


Which of these are Kharif crops?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

1, 2 and 3