Indian Geography problems
- 1. Sandalwood is largely found in
Options- A. India
- B. Japan
- C. China
- D. Nepal Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: India
Explanation:
Sandalwood is largely found in India and they are government owned and their harvest is controlled.
Naturally grown sandalwood can be easily found in Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Andhra, Kerala, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and U.P. Manipura and in some other states of India.
- 2. Which is the least populous state in India as per Census2011?
Options- A. Goa
- B. Mizoram
- C. Bihar
- D. Sikkim Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Sikkim
Explanation:
As per Census2011, Sikkim state is the least populous state in India with 610543 population.
- 3. The term ' Regur ' is used for
Options- A. Alluvial soil
- B. Peat soil
- C. Laterite soil
- D. Black soil Discuss
Correct Answer: Black soil
- 4. Kalbaisakhis or Norwesters originate in
Options- A. Chhota Nagpur Plateau
- B. Karnataka Coast
- C. Coromandal Coast
- D. Malwa plateau Discuss
Correct Answer: Chhota Nagpur Plateau
Explanation:
They are carried eastwards to West Bengal and Assam by westerly winds
- 5. India is the seventh largest country in the world and it covers a total area of approximately________
Options- A. 2700000 sq.km
- B. 3000000 sq.km
- C. 3200000 sq.km
- D. 3600000 sq.km Discuss
Correct Answer: 3200000 sq.km
- 6. This Union Territory possesses a coastal stretch of about 45 km with 28 marine fishing villages. However 45% of the population is engaged in agricultural and allied products. Which among the following Union Territories is referred to in the above passage
Options- A. Lakshadweep
- B. Pondicherry
- C. Andaman and Nicobar
- D. Daman Discuss
Correct Answer: Lakshadweep
- 7. The worst affected state of India, by the menace of sea erosion is ________
Options- A. Kerala
- B. Orissa
- C. Gujarat
- D. Andhra Pradesh Discuss
Correct Answer: Kerala
- 8. _________ is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea?
Options- A. Cochin
- B. Mumbai
- C. Mangalore
- D. Surat Discuss
Correct Answer: Cochin
- 9. The Gandhi Sagar Dam is built on which river in Madhya Pradesh?
Options- A. Tapti
- B. Chambal
- C. Narmada
- D. None Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Chambal
Explanation:
The Gandhi Sagar Dam is built on Chambal river and is located in the Mandsaur & Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh.
The dam?s reservoir area is the second-largest in India (after the Hirakud Reservoir), and attracts a large number of migratory and non-migratory birds throughout the year.
It is a masonry gravity dam, standing 62.17 metres (204.0 ft) high.
- 10. The tributary of Rriver Indus which flows through Himachal Pradesh is
Options- A. Sutlej
- B. Beas
- C. Ravi
- D. Hunza Discuss
Correct Answer: Sutlej
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