Question 211. Assertion (A) : Bangalore receives much higher average annual rainfall than that of Mangalore.
Reason (R): Banglore has the benefit of receiving rainfall both from south -west and north - east monsoons.

Question 212. Consider the decadal Census data given below: Decadal population (in millions)
Year                  Population
1961                   10.7
1971                   14.3
1981                   16.2
1991                   18.9
The above data refer to which one of the 'Population by Religion' Groups?

Question 213. Which one of the following is not a lagoon?

Question 214. The approximate age of the Aravallis range is

Question 215. The largest number of Buddhists is found in

Question 216. The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?

Question 217. Consider the following statements regarding environmental issues of India :
1.Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves.
2.The Ganga Action Plan, phase 11 has been merged with the National River Conservation Plan.
3.The National Museum of Natural History at New Delhi imparts non-formal education in envionment and conservation.
4.Environmental Information System (ENVIS) acts as a decentralised information network for environmental information.
Which of these statements are correct?

Question 218. Open stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in

Question 219. Nanda Devi peak forms a part of 

Question 220. The thermal power plant of Bokaro is located in