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[#141] The watershed between India and Myanmar is formed by
Correct Answer

(A) the Naga hills

Explanation

Solution: The water shed between India and Myanmar is formed by Naga hills. These lies in the borders of India and Burma.

[#142] The originating in the Himalayan mountain complex consists of how many distinct drainage systems of the Indian Subcontinent?
Correct Answer

(B) Three

Explanation

Solution: The originating in the Himalayan mountain complex consists of three distinct drainage systems of the Indian subcontinent.

[#143] The percentage of India's total population employed in agriculture is nearly
Correct Answer

(D) 70%

Explanation

Solution: The percentage of India's population employed in agriculture is nearly 70%.

[#144] Which of the following important rivers of India does not originate from the Western Ghats?
Correct Answer

(D) Mahanadi

Explanation

Solution: The Western Ghats form one of the four watersheds of India, feeding the perennial rivers of India. The major river systems originating in the Western Ghats are Godavari, Kaveri, Krishna, Thamiraparani and Tungabhadra. Mahanadi does not originate from the Western Ghats.

[#145] Which of the following areas or regions is most prone to earthquakes?
Correct Answer

(A) Ganga-Brahmaputra valley

Explanation

Solution: Ganga-Brahmaputra valley areas or regions is most prone to earthquakes. Generally, the areas having trap rock or basaltic rock are prone to earthquakes.