21.�Monoculture of commercially viable trees is destroying the unique natural profile of � Thoughtless exploitation of timber, deforesting vast tracts for palm cultivation, destruction of mangroves, illegal logging by tribals and poaching only compound the problem. Fresh water pockets are fast drying up due to deforestation and destruction of mangroves.� The place referred to in this quotation is:

22.Which is called the `Tiger state�?

23.The leading producer of copper in the world is:

24.Assertion (A) : Ganga Plain is the most densely populated part of India. Reason (R) : Ganga is the most harnessed river of India

25.High temperature and low pressure over the Indian sub-continent during the summer season, draws air from the Indian Ocean leading to the blowing of the: