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According to the constitution of India education is a ___________.

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  1. Fundamental right

  2. Legal right

  3. Fundamental duty

  4. None

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the constitution of India education is a fundamental right. Articles 21,28,29,30 of the Indian constitution deals with education.

According to the census of India 2011 the literacy rate of India is ___________.

geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

  1. 70.04%

  2. 66.04%

  3. 72.04%

  4. 74.04%

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the census of India report 2011 the literacy rate of India is 74.04%

The Coromandel Coast of India receives good rains from cyclonic storms in the months of __________.

geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

  1. February and March

  2. July and August

  3. November and December

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Novermber and December,
During October-November, the sun apparently moves towards the south. During this period, the monsoon trough over the northern plains becomes weaker. The south-west monsoon winds weaken and start withdrawing gradually. The monsoon withdraws from the northern plains by the beginning of October.
The retreat of the monsoon is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature. While day temperatures are high, nights are cool and pleasant. Humidity is still present. High temperature and humidity, makes the weather quite uncomfortable during the day. This is commonly known as “October Heat”.
The temperature begins to fall rapidly in northern India by the second half of October. The low-pressure conditions over northwestern India move to the Bay of Bengal by early November. This shift leads to cyclonic depressions over the Andaman Sea. These cyclones usually cross the eastern coasts of India and cause heavy and widespread rain. These cyclones may also arrive at the Coasts of Orissa, West Bengal and Bangladesh. These cyclones contribute to the bulk of the rainfall of the Coromandel Coast

The waterfall near Madikeri is _____.

major tourist centres of karnataka tourist centres of karnataka geography

  1. Abbey Falls

  2. Hebbe Falls

  3. Magodu Falls

  4. Kalhatgiri Falls

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Abbey Falls is in Kodagu, in the Western Ghats in Karnataka.
  • It is located 8 km from Madikeri. 

At which place among the following did Mahatma Gandhi stay for the improvement of his health?

major tourist centres of karnataka tourist centres of karnataka geography

  1. Nandi Hill

  2. Kudremukh hill

  3. Madhugiri hill

  4. Kodachadri

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Correct Option: A

Which waterfall is located near Kemmannagundi hill station?

major tourist centres of karnataka tourist centres of karnataka geography

  1. Jog falls

  2. Abbey falls

  3. Hebbe falls

  4. Gokak falls

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Correct Option: C

The city known as city of palaces is _____.

major tourist centres of karnataka tourist centres of karnataka geography

  1. Mysuru

  2. Hubballi

  3. Bengaluru

  4. Vijayapura

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Mysuru is nicknamed as the 'City of Palaces'.

The _____ region has many waterfalls.

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  1. Maidan region

  2. Malnad region

  3. Belagavi region

  4. Mysuru region

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Correct Option: B

Which among the following waterfall is situated in Shivamogga district?

major tourist centres of karnataka tourist centres of karnataka geography

  1. Gaganchukki

  2. Bharachukki

  3. Jog falls

  4. Abbe falls

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Correct Option: C

Which waterfall is known as "Niagara of Karnataka"?

major tourist centres of karnataka tourist centres of karnataka geography

  1. Jog Falls

  2. Gokak

  3. Magodu Falls

  4. Kalhatgiri

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The Gokak Falls is fed by the Ghataprabha River and is nicknamed the Niagara of Karnataka for the horseshoe shape that it takes at its crest.