Deccan traps are formed by vast outpouring of basic lava from many linear fissures developed in the earth's crust. This outpouring was of quiet type and hence did not create any volcanic domes. It just spread across the surface. This outpouring was in many active stages followed by periods of quiescence. This outpouring took place around 65 million years ago when India was near present placed Madagascar and during its movement towards north, it passed over Reunion Hotspot. Presently this hotspot is dormant in nature. This outpouring lasted for 5 million years approx according to latest study.

Correct Option: C

Deccan traps are formed by vast outpouring of basic lava from many linear fissures developed in the earth's crust. This outpouring was of quiet type and hence did not create any volcanic domes. It just spread across the surface. This outpouring was in many active stages followed by periods of quiescence. This outpouring took place around 65 million years ago when India was near present placed Madagascar and during its movement towards north, it passed over Reunion Hotspot. Presently this hotspot is dormant in nature. This outpouring lasted for 5 million years approx according to latest study.

Madhya Pradesh contributes more than 70% of the total soyabean production in the country. During the last two years soyabean has been grown in Madhya Pradesh in an area of about 4.4 million hectare producing around 3.9 million tones.

Correct Option: B

Madhya Pradesh contributes more than 70% of the total soyabean production in the country. During the last two years soyabean has been grown in Madhya Pradesh in an area of about 4.4 million hectare producing around 3.9 million tones.

The Ganga action plan was, launched by Shri Rajeev Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India on 14 Jan. 1986 with the main objective of pollution abatement, to improve the water quality by Interception, Diversion and treatment of domestic sewage and present toxic and industrial chemical wastes from identified grossly polluting units entering in to the river.

Correct Option: C

The Ganga action plan was, launched by Shri Rajeev Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India on 14 Jan. 1986 with the main objective of pollution abatement, to improve the water quality by Interception, Diversion and treatment of domestic sewage and present toxic and industrial chemical wastes from identified grossly polluting units entering in to the river.

The Kalpasar Project envisages building a dam across the Gulf of Khambat for generating tidal power and for establishing a huge reservoir for fresh water for irrigation, drinking and industrial purposes.

Correct Option: D

The Kalpasar Project envisages building a dam across the Gulf of Khambat for generating tidal power and for establishing a huge reservoir for fresh water for irrigation, drinking and industrial purposes.

The production of chrome ore and chrome concentrate has been fairly consistent in the last 5 years. South Kaliapani is the main Chrome ore, Bangur Chrome ore Mine is the first and only underground mine of Odisha.

Correct Option: B

The production of chrome ore and chrome concentrate has been fairly consistent in the last 5 years. South Kaliapani is the main Chrome ore, Bangur Chrome ore Mine is the first and only underground mine of Odisha.