Q. 96. Which characteristic does NOT apply to the caste system?
(A) Ascriptive membership
(B) Endogamous marriage
(C) Hereditary social status
(D) Social mobility
Answer:
(D) Social mobility
Explanation:
The traditional caste system is a rigid social stratification model based on birth, which strictly restricts social mobility.
Q. 97. Which city is a major center for woolen textiles?
(A) Bikaner
(B) Indore
(C) Porbandar
(D) Ujjain
Answer:
(A) Bikaner
Explanation:
Bikaner, located in Rajasthan, boasts Asia’s biggest wool market and is a major hub for woolen textiles.
Q. 98. The lithosphere consists of which layers?
(A) Crust and core
(B) Crust and upper mantle
(C) Mantle and core
(D) Upper and lower mantle
Answer:
(B) Crust and upper mantle
Explanation:
The lithosphere is the rigid, outermost shell of Earth, comprising the crust and the solid, uppermost part of the mantle.
Q. 99. A deep valley with steep, step-like side slopes is called a:
(A) Blind valley
(B) Canyon
(C) Gorge
(D) U-shaped valley
Answer:
(B) Canyon
Explanation:
A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep, cliff-like sides, often carved by a river over extensive geologic time.
Q. 100. Which pair represents tertiary sector activities?
(A) Farming, Fisheries
(B) Fisheries, Transportation
(C) Moneylending, Farming
(D) Transportation, Moneylending
Answer:
(D) Transportation, Moneylending
Explanation:
The tertiary (service) sector involves providing services rather than producing tangible goods. Transportation and banking/moneylending fall under this sector.
