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GK Express of 18/03/2025

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Geography Coach 1) Which is the longest Glacier in the World? The world's largest glacier is the  Lambert-Fisher Glacier in Antarctica , spanning 400 kilometers long and up to 100 kilometers wide.   Other notable glaciers: Outside the polar regions:   Fedchenko Glacier (77 km) in Tajikistan, Siachen Glacier (75 km) in Ladakh, and Biafo Glacier (67 km) in Pakistan.   2)  Which Indian river is known as the "Lifeline of Kerala" ? The Periyar River is often referred to as the "lifeline of Kerala." It is the longest river in the state and plays a crucial role in providing water for drinking, irrigation, and generating hydroelectric power.  3)  What is the term for the boundary line between India and Afghanisthan? Durand line. However, it's important to note that the Durand Line is the boundary between Afghanistan and Pakistan, not directly between India and Afghanistan. The Durand Line was drawn in 1893 during British colonial rule, and its legacy rem...

GK Express of 11/03/2025

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  GEOGRAPHY COACH 1.Which is the world's largest inland drainage basin? Caspian Sea Basin. 2. Which Indian state has the highest number of national parks? Madhya Pradesh (12 national parks). 3. What is the name of the deepest trench in the Indian Ocean? Java Trench (Sunda Trench). 4. Which is the only active volcano in India? Barren Island (Andaman & Nicobar Islands). 5. Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow  of Bihar’? Kosi River. INDIAN SOCIETY 6. Which Indian state has the highest sex ratio as per the latest Census? Kerala. 7. Which sociological concept was introduced by M.N. Srinivas? Sanskritization 8. What is the primary objective of the "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" scheme? To improve child sex ratio and promote girls' education. 9. Which Indian city is known as the "City of Widows" due to social customs? Vrindavan. 10. What is the ‘Great Indian Bustard’ and why is it endangered? It is a critically endangered bird due to habitat loss and hunting. ANTHRO...

GK Express of 04/03/2025

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  Geography Coach 1) Which is the largest mountain range in the world? The Andes Mountain Range, along the coast of South America. 2) What is the total coastal line of line? New Coastal lengths as of 2023-24 Total coastal line- 11,098 km Gujarat- 2340 km Tamil Nadu - 1068 km AP - 1053 km Old coastal line Total coastal line - 7516 km Gujarat - 1214 km Tamil Nadu - 906 km Andhra pradesh - 972 km 3) What is the ‘Third Pole’ of the Earth, and why is it important? The Himalayas, as it holds the largest amount of freshwater ice outside the polar regions. 4) which is the world's largest inland drainage basin?  Caspian Sea Basin 5) Which mountain range divides Asia and Europe? The Ural Mountains (Eurasian mountains)  Indian Society Coach 6) What is the traditional attire for men in Punjab? Khurtha 7) Which Indian state has the highest tribal population? Madhya Pradesh has the highest tribal population in India, according to the 2011 census.  As of 2011, Madhya Pradesh had a ...

GK Express of 25/02/2025

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  Geography Coach 1) Which is the longest glacier in India? Siachen Glacier (Located in the Karakoram Range, it is around 76 km long.) 2) Which Indian river is known as the ‘Dakshina Ganga’ (Ganga of the South)? Godavari River (It is the second-longest river in India after the Ganges) 3) What is the term for the boundary line between India and China? McMahon Line (Drawn in 1914 between British India and Tibet, but disputed by China.) 4) Which state in India has the highest percentage of forest cover? Mizoram (Over 85% of its land is covered with forests) 5) What is "Water Divide" ? A "water divide" in India refers to an elevated geographical area, like a mountain range or plateau, that separates two different drainage basins, meaning it determines which direction water flows - essentially dividing the water between different river systems; the most prominent example is the area around Ambala, where water flows either towards the Indus River system (west) or the Gang...

GK Express of 18/02/2025

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Geography Coach 1. Which is the only Indian state to have three distinct seasons of monsoon? Kerala (Southwest, Northeast, and Summer Pre-Monsoon Showers). 2. The Suez Canal connects which two water bodies? Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea. 3. Which river in India crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice? Mahi River. 4. What is the largest saltwater lake in India? Chilika Lake (Odisha). 5. What is the largest delta in the world? Sundarbans Delta (India & Bangladesh, formed by the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna rivers). Indian Society Coach 1. What is the first caste-based census in India? Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011. 2. Which state has the highest Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in India? Madhya Pradesh. 3. Which city is called the "Widow Capital" of India? Vrindavan (Uttar Pradesh). 4. What is the child sex ratio in India? 919 females per 1,000 males (Census 2011).   Anthropology Coach 1. Which tribe in India is known for practicing polyandry? Toda Tribe (Tamil Nadu) & ...