The question asks to identify the number of correct statements regarding the geographical features of Indian rivers and lakes. Each statement needs to be evaluated based on factual geographical knowledge.
A) Only one
Only Statement 1 is correct. Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
Consider the following pairs:
| Port | Well known as |
| 1. Kamarajar Port | First major port in India registered as a company |
| 2. Mundra Port | Largest privately owned port in India |
| 3. Visakhapatnam Port | Largest container port in India |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Only one pair
Only two pairs
All three pairs
None of the pairs
The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs between a port and its well-known characteristic. We need to evaluate each given pair individually based on factual knowledge about Indian ports.
B) Only two pairs
Based on the evaluation, Pair 1 (Kamarajar Port) and Pair 2 (Mundra Port) are correctly matched, while Pair 3 (Visakhapatnam Port) is incorrectly matched. Therefore, only two pairs are correctly matched.
The question asks to identify which of the given trees are deciduous. Deciduous trees are those that shed their leaves seasonally, typically during autumn or the dry season. We need to classify each tree listed as either deciduous or evergreen.
Based on this classification, Mahua and Teak are deciduous trees, while Jackfruit is an evergreen tree.
Correct Option: B) Only two
The question asks us to evaluate three statements comparing India and China regarding arable land, irrigated area, and agricultural productivity. We need to determine how many of these statements are factually correct based on available data.
A) Only one statement is correct (Statement 1).
The question asks for the best example of extensive marshland formed due to repeated falls in sea level. This phenomenon is related to geological and geomorphological processes, specifically eustatic sea-level changes and their impact on coastal lowlands.
D) Rann of Kutch — The Rann of Kutch is a prime example of an extensive marshland that has been significantly influenced by repeated fluctuations in sea level over geological periods. It was once an arm of the Arabian Sea, and subsequent geological uplift and sea-level changes have transformed it into a vast, seasonal salt marsh.
The question asks to identify the element for which ilmenite and rutile are rich sources, especially when found in coastal tracts of India. This requires knowledge of common ore minerals and their associated elements.
D) Titanium — Ilmenite (\(\text{FeTiO}_3\)) and rutile (\(\text{TiO}_2\)) are the most important ore minerals from which titanium is extracted. India's coastal sands are globally significant sources of these minerals.
The question asks to identify the country responsible for producing approximately three-fourths of the world's cobalt, a critical metal for electric vehicle batteries. This is a factual question related to global mineral production and geography.
Global statistics consistently show that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is by far the largest producer of cobalt, accounting for a substantial majority (often cited as 70-75%) of the world's supply.
C) Democratic Republic of the Congo is correct. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) produces approximately 70-75% of the world's cobalt, making it the dominant global supplier of this critical mineral, which is essential for electric vehicle batteries and other electronic devices.
The question asks to identify which of the given countries is part of the Congo Basin. This requires knowledge of the geography of Central Africa and the extent of the Congo River Basin.
Correct Option: A) Cameroon
Cameroon is one of the key countries that form a significant part of the Congo Basin. A substantial portion of its southern and eastern regions lies within the basin, contributing to its rich biodiversity and forest cover.
The question asks us to identify the number of correct statements regarding the geographical locations and associations of specific hill ranges in India. We need to evaluate each statement individually based on established geographical facts.
Since all three statements are incorrect, the correct answer is 'None'.
D) None. All three statements are geographically incorrect.
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding India's connectivity projects. We need to evaluate each statement based on factual knowledge about these projects.
All three statements are factually incorrect regarding the details of the mentioned connectivity projects.