Underground and open-cast are two primary methods used in the mining industry to extract resources from the earth.
62. Gandhiji went on Dandi March Yatra from
(A) Dandi seashore to Ahmadabad
(B) Ahmedabad to Dandi seashore
(C) Hyderabad to Dandi seashore
(D) Dandi seashore to Hyderabad
Answer:
(B) Ahmedabad to Dandi seashore
Explanation:
The historic Dandi March, or Salt March, started from Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and concluded at the coastal village of Dandi.
63. The highest peak of India is located in which state?
(A) Jammu & Kashmir
(B) Sikkim
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
(D) Uttarkhand
Answer:
(B) Sikkim
Explanation:
Kangchenjunga, India’s highest peak, is situated on the border between Sikkim and Nepal. (Note: K2 is higher but located in Pakistan-administered Kashmir).
64. How many spokes are there in the wheel of the National Flag of India?
(A) 24
(B) 34
(C) 42
(D) 20
Answer:
(A) 24
Explanation:
The Ashoka Chakra, featured in the center of the Indian National Flag, has exactly 24 spokes.
65. Which product is not petroleum?
(A) LPG
(B) Rubber
(C) Wax
(D) Plastic
Answer:
(B) Rubber
Explanation:
LPG, paraffin wax, and plastics are all products derived from petroleum. Natural rubber, however, is a plant product.