Miscellaneous Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#96] The original home of the gypsies was
Correct Answer

(C) India

Explanation

Solution: The original home of the gypsies was India. Gypsies have long believed they have origins in India, citing common Sanskrit words in their languages and photographs of darker-skinned ancestors in South Asian clothes, while earlier research has offered some scientific support for their suspicions.

[#97] Which of the following is not one of the traditional Indian seasons (ritus)?
Correct Answer

(C) Margsheersha

Explanation

Solution: Margsheersha is not one of the traditional Indian seasons (ritus). As per the traditional Hindu calendar, Hemant Ritu prevails during the ‘Margashirsha’ and ‘Pausa’ masa.

[#98] The National Metallurgical Laboratory of India is at
Correct Answer

(A) Jamshedpur

Explanation

Solution: The National Metallurgical Laboratory of India is at Jamshedpur. National Metallurgical Laboratory is an Indian research center that functions under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.

[#99] Lac is secreted by
Correct Answer

(D) A certain type of insect which feeds on the saps of trees such as Palas, Ber and Kusum

Explanation

Solution: Lac is secreted by A certain type of insect which feeds on the saps of trees such as Palas, Ber and Kusum. Lac is a natural resin of animal origin. It is secreted by an insect, known as lac-insect In order to obtain lac, these insects are cultured and the technique is called lac-culture. It involves proper care of host plants, regular pruning of host plants, propagation, collection and processing of lac.

[#100] The deepest land locked and protected port in India is
Correct Answer

(B) Visakhaptanam

Explanation

Solution: The deepest land locked and protected port in India is Visakhaptanam. There is no landlocked port in India. However, if you meant which is the deepest port in India, it is Vishakapatnam, which is naturally deep and hence, called a natural harbour.