What is the new name of Jog or Gerosoppa waterfall?
What is the new name of Jog or Gerosoppa waterfall?
What is the new name of Jog or Gerosoppa waterfall?
Akhilesh ? Apr 1 '25 at 20:37
correct answer is: option a : Mahatma Gandhi Waterfall
Explanation: Jog Falls, also known as Gerosoppa Falls or Jogada Gundi, is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. It is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India. The waterfall is now officially known as Mahatma Gandhi Waterfall, though the older names are still widely used.
- Option a: Mahatma Gandhi Waterfall is the officially recognized new name for Jog or Gerosoppa waterfall.
- Option b: Jawaharlal Nehru Waterfall is not the correct name for Jog Falls.
- Option c: Sardar Patel Waterfall is not the correct name for Jog Falls.
- Option d: Rajiv Gandhi Waterfall is not the correct name for Jog Falls.
Name the state that has been ranked first in terms of Wind energy production?
Akhilesh ? Apr 1 '25 at 20:36
correct answer is: option b (Tamil Nadu)[Tamil Nadu]
Explanation: Tamil Nadu has historically been a leader in wind energy production in India. While other states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh have significant wind energy potential and are increasing their capacity, Tamil Nadu has consistently held the top position for many years. Recent data may show fluctuations, but Tamil Nadu maintains a strong presence in the sector due to early investments and favorable policies.
- Option a: Gujarat has significant wind energy potential and has been increasing its capacity but is not consistently ranked first.
- Option b: Tamil Nadu has historically been the leader in wind energy production in India due to early investments and favorable policies.
- Option c: Andhra Pradesh has significant wind energy potential but is not generally ranked first.
- Option d: Rajasthan also has significant wind energy potential and growing capacity but is not typically ranked first in wind energy production.
Kamet peak is the highest point in which of the following ranges?
Akhilesh ? Mar 31 '25 at 21:58
correct answer is: option c (Zanskar)[Zanskar Range]
Explanation: Kamet is the second highest mountain of the Zaskar range, after Gurla Mandhata. It lies in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. It is located close to the Tibetan plateau.
- Option a: Karakoram range is home to K2, the second highest peak in the world, and is located further north than Kamet.
- Option b: Ladakh Range is a mountain range in the Indian union territory of Ladakh. While it contains high peaks, Kamet is not located within this range.
- Option d: Pir Panjal range is located further south and is part of the Lesser Himalayas. Kamet is not located within this range.
As per Census 2001, which of the following States has the lowest density of population ?
Akhilesh ? Mar 20 '25 at 22:24
correct answer is: Mizoram
Explanation: Mizoram had the lowest population density among the given states in the 2001 Census, primarily due to its hilly and forested terrain which supports a sparser population.
- OPTION a (Manipur): Higher density due to relatively more developed infrastructure.
- OPTION b (Meghalaya): Known for high forest cover but slightly higher density than Mizoram.
- OPTION c (Nagaland): Also forested but with a higher population density than Mizoram.
- OPTION d (Mizoram): Lowest density because of its terrain and lower population numbers.
Which ofthe following is correctly matched ?
Akhilesh ? Mar 20 '25 at 22:01
correct answer is: OPTION a: Gulbarga — Karnataka
Explanation: The correct match is OPTION a, where Gulbarga is located in Karnataka. The other options are incorrect because Midnapur is in West Bengal, Wardha is in Maharashtra, and Cochin is in Kerala.
- OPTION a: Gulbarga is correctly matched with Karnataka.
- OPTION b: Midnapur is in West Bengal, not Gujarat.
- OPTION c: Wardha is in Maharashtra, not Madhya Pradesh.
- OPTION d: Cochin is in Kerala, not Tamil Nadu.