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Question 1

Which of the following countries is the largest producer/exporter of castor-oilseeds?

Accepted Answer

India. India is the largest producer/exporter of castor-oilseeds. The major castor producing States in India are Gujarat, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Together, these States account for more than 90 per cent of total domestic production with Gujarat being the largest castor oil seed producing State.

Question 2

India recently participated in the first meeting of joint Working Group in the field of Renewable Energy, with which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

Bahrain. The first meeting of the Joint Working Group in the field of Renewable Energy was held between India and Bahrain.

Question 3

The cabinet approved the MoU between India and which of the following countries in Solar Energy Sector?

Accepted Answer

Uzbekistan. The union cabinet on January 20,2021 approved the signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU), for cooperation in the field of solar energy between India and Uzbekistan under the National Institute of solar energy of India and the International Institute of solar energy if Uzbekistan Research pilot Projects will be identified in mutually Identified areas of solar Photovoltaic 'Storage Technologies' and Transfer of Technology among the solar Energy Institute on a mutual contractual basis, both parties will work for the implementation and deployment of the pilot project in International solar Alliance member Countries. Geography of the World

Question 4

Where was the first Nuclear Power plant established in the world?

Accepted Answer

Russia. First nuclear power plant of the world was established in 1954 at Obninsk, outside of Moscow, Russia.

Question 5

Largest Uranium Deposits are found in?

Accepted Answer

Australia. Largest Uranium Deposits are found in Australia. Australia has identified uranium resources in the Northern Territory and all states except Victoria and Tasmania. Olympic Dam in South Australia has the world's largest uranium deposit.

Question 6

On International level, Mesabi Range is known/famous for which mineral produce?

Accepted Answer

Iron Ore. The Mesabi Range, which stretches 80–100 miles from Grand Rapids to Babbitt, contributed about 60% of the total iron ore output in the United States of America throughout most of the 20th century.

Question 7

Largest producer of Atomic Minerals in the world is?

Accepted Answer

Canada. At the time when this question was asked, Canada was the largest producer of atomic minerals in world. However, at present, Kazakhstan is the largest producer of atomic minerals.

Question 8

Which of the following countries is credited for establishing 'Uranium City'?

Accepted Answer

Canada. Canada is credited for establishing 'Uranium City'. Canada has the world's largest deposits of high-grade uranium and is second largest producer of Uranium.