Indian Geography problems
- 1. Which sanctuary has been selected as an alternative home for the Indian lion?
Options- A. Bandipur Sanctuary (Karnataka)
- B. Ghana Sanctuary (Bihar)
- C. Periyar Sanctuary (Kerala)
- D. Chandra Prabha Sanctuary (UP) Discuss
Correct Answer: Chandra Prabha Sanctuary (UP)
Explanation:
Bandipur Sanctuary is noted for the spotted deer, and the Ghana Sanctuary is for birds.
- 2. The Narmada river originates in _______
Options- A. Vindhyan Range
- B. Maikal Range
- C. Satpura Range
- D. Mahadeo Range Discuss
Correct Answer: Maikal Range
Explanation:
It rises on the Amarkantak plateau in the in the Maikal Range from a spring at a height of 1060m
- 3. Where would you find Oraon, Munda, Santhal, Gonds and Asurs?
Options- A. Chhattishgarh
- B. Andhra Pradesh
- C. Maharashtra
- D. Jharkhand Discuss
Correct Answer: Jharkhand
Explanation:
These tribes are also found in West Bengal.
- 4. The total area of the republic of India is of the order of
Options- A. 2.3 million sq km
- B. 3.3 million sq km
- C. 4.3 million sq km
- D. 5.3 million sq km Discuss
Correct Answer: 3.3 million sq km
Explanation:
The provisional geographical area of india as on 31st March 1982, given by survey of india, is 3287,263 sq km. which includes 78,111 sq km under occupation by pakistan, 5180 sqkm given by pakistan to china and 37,555 sq km under occupation of china.
- 5. In which one among the following districts is the highest point of Eastern Ghats located?
Options- A. Ganjam
- B. Visakhapatnam
- C. Kurnool
- D. North Arcot Discuss
Correct Answer: Visakhapatnam
- 6. The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow it through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these riviers, Brahmaputra makes a "U" turn in its course to flow into india. This "U" turn is due to
Options- A. Uplift of folded Himalayan series
- B. Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas
- C. Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains
- D. Both A and B Discuss
Correct Answer: Both A and B
- 7. Which of the following groups of rivers in india are likely to show the least erosional activity?
Options- A. Himalayan rivers
- B. Those rising in the Great Plain of India
- C. The thin streams flowing into the Arabian Sea
- D. The east-ward flowing peninsular rivers Discuss
Correct Answer: The east-ward flowing peninsular rivers
Explanation:
The rivers are arranged in the descending order of their erosional activity.
- 8. Which of the following soils is formed under typical monsoonal conditions?
Options- A. Black Soils
- B. Red Soils
- C. Laterite Soils
- D. None Discuss
Correct Answer: Laterite Soils
Explanation:
The alternation of wet and dry seasons leads to the leaching away of the siliceous matter of the rocks and the formation of laterite soils. It has been observed that there is a general relationship between altitude and the chemical composition of laterite soils. The soils on the higher areas are generally more acidic than on the low lying areas.
- 9. How many states in India are coastal
Options- A. 7
- B. 8
- C. 9
- D. 10 Discuss
Correct Answer: 9
- 10. Highest Jute producing state in India?
Options- A. Gujarat
- B. West Bengal
- C. Uttar Pradesh
- D. Bihar Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO, IT Trainer
Correct Answer: West Bengal
Explanation:
West Bengal is the highest Jute producing state in India followed by Bihar and Assam in second and third place.
Gujarat is the largest Cotton producing state in India.
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