246: Which one among the following has the maximum number of National Parks?
(a) Assam
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands has 9 National Parks spread over 1153.938 sq km.
Arunachal Pradesh has 2 National Parks : Namdhapa National Park (1985.23 sq km) and Mouling National Park (483sq km).
Assam has following National Parks : Kaziranga National Park (430 sq km) known for one horned rhinoceros; Manas National Park (360 sq km) known for the Majestic Tigers; Orang National Park Meghalaya has following National Parks : Balphakram National Park (220 sq km) and Nokrek National Park
247: Consider the following statements:
1. Damodar Valley Corporation is the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India.
2. Damodar Valley Corporation includes thermal and gas power stations.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
248: Willy willy is
(a) a type of tree grown in temperate regions
(b) a wind that blows in a desert
(c) a tropical cyclone of the north-west Australia
(d) a kind of common fish found near Lakshadweep island
Explanation:
Wily-Wily is a tropical cyclone of the North-West Australia, occur during the hottest period of the year and provide rainfall. It originates from Timor Sea and hits the coast.
249: Which one of the following is an artificial lake ?
(a) Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
(b) Kolleru (Andhra Pradesh)
(c) N ainital (Uttarakhand)
(d) Renuka (Himachal Pradesh)
250: Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Waterfalls : River
1. Kapildhara Falls : Godavari
2. Jog Falls : Sharavati
3. Sivasamudram Falls : Cauvery
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
Kapildhara (Kapil waterfall on Narmada river) : Six km northwest of Narmadakund is situated the famous waterfall called Kapildhara with a fall of about hundred feet. According to scriptures, Kapil Muni lived here. There is a scene of natural beauty with mountains and dense forest down hills. Jog Falls created by the Sharavati River falling from a height of 253 meters (829 ft) is the highest plunge waterfall in India and the 7th deepest in the world. Located in Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. The Shivanasamudram Falls is on the Cauveri River. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course. This is a segmented waterfall. Segmented waterfalls occur where the water flow is broken into two or more channels before dropping over a cliff, resulting in multiple side by side waterfalls. It has an average width of 849 meters, a height of 90 m.