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Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?
1. Bangladesh            2. Cambodia                  3. China                     

4. Myanmar               5. Thailand
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. Only 1

  2. 2, 3 and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 1, 2 and 5
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation includes India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Bangladesh and China are not members of this cooperation.

Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

Consider the following statements about Survey of India (SOI).
1. It was established in 1767.
2. The department is responsible to fix the external boundary of India.
3. It also provides support to neighbouring countries in the field of survey education, transfer of technology and various other surveying technologies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 2

  4. Only 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Survey of India was established in 1767, is responsible for mapping and defining India's boundaries, and provides technical support to neighboring nations, making all three statements correct.

Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

Read the statements about the impact of forest rules on tribal communities in the $19th$ century. Which of the following statements are incorrect?
I. Jhum cultivators could carry out their activities in village forests.
II. Jhum cultivators took to plough cultivation with ease.
III. Tribal people could collect wood and graze cattle in the forests.
IV. Tripal people had access to protected forests for collecting wood for fuel and house building.

  1. I and II

  2. I and III

  3. II and III

  4. III and IV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the 19th century, colonial forest rules restricted tribal access to forests. Jhum cultivators were forced to stop their traditional practices, and they did not take to plough cultivation with ease, making statements I and II incorrect.

Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

'Project Seabird' is connected with ____________.

  1. Greenfield naval base at West coast of India

  2. Antipirate operation of Somalia

  3. Indian Navy's island development project

  4. Shipyard in Kutchchh district, Gujarat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Project Seabird is a major infrastructure project of the Indian Navy to establish a large, modern naval base at Karwar on the west coast of India.

Multiple choice our neighbouring countries introduction to indian geography social studies general knowledge

Most of the attacks over India during the ancient times took place through the __________ passes of the northwest.

  1. Bolan and Khyber

  2. Shipki-La and Zilep-La

  3. Kangra and Kulu

  4. Shipki-La and Kulu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Historically, the Bolan and Khyber passes in the northwest were the primary routes for invaders entering the Indian subcontinent, as they provided the most accessible paths through the mountain ranges.