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  1. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

    Answer: 8

    The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

  2. Which is the deepest lake in India?

    Answer: Manasbal Lake

    Manasbal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is considered the deepest lake in India, with a maximum depth of about 13 metres.

  3. The 'Western Disturbances' that bring winter rainfall to Northwest India originate from:

    Answer: Mediterranean Sea

    Western Disturbances are extratropical cyclones that originate in the Mediterranean Sea and travel eastward, bringing rainfall and snowfall to Northwest India and Pakistan during winter.

  4. Project Tiger was launched in India in which year?

    Answer: 1973

    Project Tiger was launched on April 1, 1973, by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to protect the Bengal tiger, starting with 9 tiger reserves.

  5. Which of the following is the correct sequence of rivers from west to east along India's west coast?

    Answer: Luni, Sabarmati, Narmada, Tapi

    From north to south along India's western side: Luni (Rajasthan), Sabarmati (Gujarat), Narmada (drains into Gulf of Khambhat), Tapi (south of Narmada).

  6. The Sundarbans mangrove forest, the world's largest, is spread across which two countries?

    Answer: India and Bangladesh

    The Sundarbans mangrove delta is shared between India (West Bengal) and Bangladesh, covering approximately 10,000 sq km.

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