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UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2013

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    Exp. [a] Thunder is simply the sound produced by lightning. Lightning produces a sudden increase in the pressure and temperature of air surrounding and within the bolt. This causes a rapid expansion of the air and creates a sonic shock wave, which produces the typical sound of thunder. Consider the following pairs.
    1. Limboo (Limbu) Sikkim
    2. Karbi Himachal pradesh
    3. Dongaria Kondh Odisha
    4. Bonda Tamil nadu
    Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    A)  1 and 3           

    B)  2 and 4

    C)  1, 3 and 4

    D)                     All of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Exp. [a] The Limbu tribe is found in Sikkim in India. They are also present in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. The Dongaria Kondh are found in Odisha in the Rayagada, Koraputand Kalahandi districts. Thus, 1 and 3 are matched correctly. The Karbi on the other hand are found in Asom and the Bonda in the hill areas of Malkangiri district of Odisha.


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