Indian has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon earlier? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]

2.Indian has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon earlier? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) China
(d) Japan
Answer: (d)


3.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
List I
List II
Famous Temple State
A. Vidyashankara temple
1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Rajarani temple
2. Karnataka
C. Kandariya Mahadeo temple
3. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bhimesvara temple
4. Orissa
Code:
(a) A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1
(b) A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1
(c) A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2
(d) A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2
Answer: (a)
4. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]

List I
List II  (Geographic feature) (Country)
A. Great Victoria Desert
1. Australia
B. Grand Canyon
2. Canada
C. lake Winnipeg
3. New Zealand
D. Southern Alps
4. USA
Code:
(a) A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
(b) A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 3
(c) A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
(d) A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
Answer: (b)
5. Name the State where density of population is the lowest [UPSC 2008]
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Mizoram
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Sikkim
Answer: (c)
6. Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Dilwara Temple
(b) Kalka-Shimla Railway
(c) Bhiterkanika Mangrove Area
(d) Visakhapatnam to Araku valley railway line
Answer: (b)
7. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It greatly increases the crop production
(b) It makes some soils impermeable
(c) It raises the water table
(d) It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Answer: (b)
8. Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of global community over space and time as a geostrategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It was the hot theatre during the Second World War
(b) Its location between the Asian power of China and India
(c) It was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War period
(d) Its location between the Pacific and Indian oceans and its pre-eminent maritime character
Answer: (d)
9. Tamil Nadu is a leading producers of mill – made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State.
2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b)
10. The approximate representations of land use classification in India is [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Net area sown 25%; forests 33%; other areas 42%.
(b) Net area sown 58%; forests 17%; other areas 25%.
(c) Net area sown 43%; forests 29%; other areas 28%.
(d) Net area sown 47%; forests 23%; other areas 30%.
Answer: (d)