31. In which of the following situation Lunar eclipse occurs?
(A) Sun between earth & Moon
(B) Earth between Sun & Moon
(C) Moon between Earth & Sun
(D) None of the above
Answer:
(B) Earth between Sun & Moon
Explanation:
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow over the Moon.
32. Which among the following type of coal is used to make coke?
(A) Bituminous
(B) Anthracite
(C) Lignite
(D) Peat
Answer:
(A) Bituminous
Explanation:
Bituminous coal is the specific rank of coal that possesses the coking properties required to be baked in a furnace without oxygen to produce metallurgical coke.
33. Which among the following is not a Planetary wind?
(A) Trade Winds
(B) Monsoons
(C) Easterlies
(D) Westerlies
Answer:
(B) Monsoons
Explanation:
Trade winds, Westerlies, and Polar Easterlies are permanent/planetary winds that blow constantly throughout the year. Monsoons are seasonal or periodic winds.
34. Indravati Hydro Electric Project belongs to which state?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Orissa
(C) Karnataka
(D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer:
(B) Orissa
Explanation:
The Upper Indravati Hydro Electric Project is a massive multi-purpose river valley project situated in the Kalahandi district of Odisha (Orissa).
35. The contingency fund of India has been placed at the disposal of which among the following authorities?
(A) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(B) President of India
(C) Parliament of India
(D) Prime Minister of India
Answer:
(B) President of India
Explanation:
Article 267 of the Indian Constitution places the Contingency Fund of India at the disposal of the President to make advances to meet urgent unforeseen expenditures.
