Geography & Economy

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A from-scratch visual guide to the static Geography and Economy facts RRB NTPC loves: India's mountain ranges, the two river families, key states and map lines, and the three sectors of the economy - with tables, worked examples and memory tricks.

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Geography & Economy — solved practice questions

8 Railways General Awareness questions with step-by-step solutions. Attempt each, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1easy

   Which is the longest river in India?

   • AYamuna
   • BGodavari
   • CGanga
   • DBrahmaputra
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   Correct answer: (C) Ganga

   The Ganga is the longest river in India, flowing about 2,525 km from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal.

2. Q2hard

   The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

   • A6
   • B7
   • C8
   • D9
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   Correct answer: (C) 8

   The Tropic of Cancer passes through eight states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

3. Q3medium

   Which is the highest mountain peak located within India?

   • ANanda Devi
   • BKanchenjunga
   • CMount Everest
   • DAnamudi
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   Correct answer: (B) Kanchenjunga

   Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) in Sikkim is the highest mountain peak within India and the third highest in the world.

4. Q4medium

   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established in which year?

   • A1935
   • B1947
   • C1949
   • D1950
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   Correct answer: (A) 1935

   The Reserve Bank of India was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934, and was nationalized in 1949.

5. Q5medium

   Which soil is considered most suitable for cotton cultivation?

   • AAlluvial soil
   • BRed soil
   • CLaterite soil
   • DBlack soil
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   Correct answer: (D) Black soil

   Black soil (regur soil), rich in moisture-retaining clay, is ideal for cotton and is common in the Deccan Plateau.

6. Q6easy

   The Green Revolution in India is primarily associated with the increased production of?

   • AFoodgrains (wheat and rice)
   • BMilk
   • CFish
   • DOilseeds
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   Correct answer: (A) Foodgrains (wheat and rice)

   The Green Revolution of the 1960s-70s sharply increased foodgrain production, especially wheat and rice, using high-yielding varieties.

7. Q7easy

   Which is the largest Indian state by area?

   • AMadhya Pradesh
   • BRajasthan
   • CMaharashtra
   • DUttar Pradesh
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   Correct answer: (B) Rajasthan

   Rajasthan is the largest Indian state by area, covering about 342,239 square kilometres.

8. Q8medium

   Which body replaced the Planning Commission of India in 2015?

   • AFinance Commission
   • BNABARD
   • CSEBI
   • DNITI Aayog
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   Correct answer: (D) NITI Aayog

   NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) replaced the Planning Commission on 1 January 2015 as a policy think-tank.

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