Sample questions
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CSE1999
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: (1999) List I (Timber) List II (Country) A. Cedar
- Myanmar B. Douglas Fir
- Canada C. Mahogany
- Mexico D. Teak
- Honduras Codes: A B C D
- A 3 2 1 4
- B 3 2 4 1 ✓
- C 2 3 4 1
- D 2 3 1 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE
The best quality of hard wood for the manufacture of furniture is obtained from
- A Cedrus deodara
- B Pinus longifolia
- C Dalbergia sissio ✓
- D Mangifera indica
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE
In which of the following States the yield of forest wealth per acre is highest?
- A Uttar Pradesh
- B Madhya Pradesh ✓
- C Kerala
- D Assam
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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