66. The British Governor General at the time of the Revolt of 1857 was:
(A) Ellenborough
(B) Dalhousie
(C) Charles John Canning
(D) Curzon
Answer:
(C) Charles John Canning
Explanation:
Lord Canning (Charles John Canning) was the Governor-General of India during the monumental Indian Rebellion of 1857. Following the uprising, he became the first Viceroy of India in 1858.
67. ‘Karez System’, developed by the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur, was related to the supply of:
(A) water
(B) food
(C) raw material
(D) stones
Answer:
(A) water
Explanation:
The Karez (or Qanat) system is an ancient, highly sophisticated underground aqueduct and water management network built to supply drinking and agricultural water, extensively utilized in Bijapur and Bidar.
68. Laterite Soil is reddish due to the presence of:
(A) Iron oxide
(B) Silica
(C) Mica
(D) Copper oxide
Answer:
(A) Iron oxide
Explanation:
Laterite soils are heavily weathered soils rich in iron and aluminum. The distinct rusty-red coloration is specifically caused by the high concentration of iron oxide minerals.
69. The climate of India can be broadly described as:
(A) Tropical Savanna type
(B) Tropical Monsoon type
(C) Dry Continental type
(D) Tundra type
Answer:
(B) Tropical Monsoon type
Explanation:
Geographically and meteorologically, the overarching climate of the Indian subcontinent is designated as a “Tropical Monsoon” climate, deeply characterized by seasonal wind reversals and heavy rainy seasons.
70. Which among the following is the best quality of coal?
(A) Peat
(B) Lignite
(C) Bituminous
(D) Anthracite
Answer:
(D) Anthracite
Explanation:
Anthracite is the highest rank of coal. It is a hard, compact variety that possesses the highest carbon content (often over 90%), the fewest impurities, and the highest energy density of all coal types.
