Question Discussion & Solution

All except Wheat are cash crops whereas wheat is a food crop.

Cash crops mainly used for direct sale in the market rather than for family consumption. Food crops are used for family consumption.

The correct answer is Ficus benghalensis.

• The botanical name of the banyan tree is Ficus benghalensis.

Additional Information

• Azadirachta indica is the botanical name of Neem Tree.
• Ficus religiosa is the botanical name of the fig tree.
• Ocimum tenuiflorum is the botanical name of holy basil.

The correct answer is Yash Dhull.

Key Points

• Yash Dhull became only the third Indian batsman to score a century at the U19 World Cups.
• ICC Under 19 World Cup:
  • The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup is an international cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
  • It is contested by national under-19 teams.
  • The first edition was held in 1988, as the Youth World Cup.
  • It was not staged again until 1998. Since then, the World Cup has been held as a biennial event.
  • India has won the World Cup on a record 5th times and India is the most successful team.
  • After India, Australia has won 3 titles.
    • Format: 50 overs
    • First edition: 1988 (Australia)
    • Latest edition: 2020 (South Africa)
    • Next edition: 2022 (West Indies)
    • Number of teams: 16
    • Current champion:  Bangladesh (1st title)​ 

Additional InformationInternational Cricket Council:

• Predecessor: Imperial Cricket Conference (1909 - 1965), International Cricket Conference (1965 - 1989)
• Formation: 15 June 1909
• Headquarters: Dubai.
• Members: 106
• Chairman: Greg Barclay(New Zealand)
• Deputy Chairman: Imran Khwaja (Singapore).

The correct answer is Amarkantak.

• Amarkantak is the origin of Narmada river.

Key Points

• The Narmada river rises to the summit of the Amarkantak Hill in Madhya Pradesh.
• The Narmada river flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
• The river drains into the Arabian Sea in the Bharuch district of Gujarat.

Additional Information

• The Narmada and the Tapti rivers are west flowing.
• Narmada and Tapti are the largest River without Delta.
• Satpura Range:
  • It is a series of seven mountains running in East-West direction to the South of Vindhya and in between the Narmada and Tapi.
  • It comprises Rajpipla hills, Mahadeo hills and Maikal Range.
  • Satpuras are fold mountains and Dhupgarh is its highest peak. 

Feminine means qualities or appearance of aFemale.

Similarly,

Masculine means qualities or appearance of a Male.