Indian Geography problems
- 1. Highest sugarcane producing state in India?
Options- A. Maharashtra
- B. Uttar Pradesh
- C. Gujarat
- D. Uttarakhand Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Agriculture is the occupation of a majority of the Indian population. More than 65% of India's land area is under agriculture.
Sugarcane is one of the most popular multipurpose crops in India and no part of the sugarcane goes waste.
Uttar Pradesh is the highest sugarcane producing state in India followed by Maharashtra.
- 2. The highest point of the Nilgiri Hills is
Options- A. Kalsubai
- B. Salher
- C. Doddabetta
- D. Pushpagiri Discuss
Correct Answer: Doddabetta
Explanation:
Kalsubai and Salher are two omportant peakes in the northern section of Sahyadris.Pusphagiri is an elevation in the Southern Sahyadris.
- 3. Indian Standard Maridian passes through the states of UP,MP
Options- A. AP and Karnataka
- B. Karnataka and Tamilnadu
- C. AP and Tamilnadu
- D. Orissa and AP Discuss
Correct Answer: Orissa and AP
- 4. Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is located in _________ State
Options- A. Andhra Pradesh
- B. Tamil Nadu
- C. Kerala
- D. karnataka Discuss
Correct Answer: Kerala
Explanation:
The Periyar Sanctuary covers an area of 777sq km. It was established in 1949. Elephants , Gaurs, leopards, solth bear, sambhars, barking deer, wild dogs, wild boars, black Nilgiri langur and water birds can be seen in this sanctuary.
- 5. Which of the following is NOT a Union Territory?
Options- A. Daman and Diu
- B. Puducherry
- C. Shillong
- D. Lakshadweep Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Shillong
Explanation:
We know that The seven union territories of India are are:
Chandigarh.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Daman and Diu.
Lakshadweep.
Puducherry.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Hence, Shillong is not a Union Territory.
- 6. Nuclear explosive devices were tested in india at
Options- A. Pokhran
- B. Kanchipuram
- C. Sriharikota
- D. None of the above Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Pokhran
- 7. Which was the first Hydel power projects in India?
Options- A. Paikara in Tamilnadu
- B. Nizamsagar in Telangana
- C. Siva Samudram in Karnataka
- D. Palli vasal in Kerela Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Siva Samudram in Karnataka
Explanation:
Siva Samudram in Karnatka. The potential for hydroelectric power in India is one of the greatest in the world.
The first hydro-electric power station in India was established in Karnataka at "shivana samudra".
- 8. The headquarters of the coffee board of India is
Options- A. Bangalore
- B. Mysore
- C. Chennai
- D. Hyderabad Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Bangalore
Explanation:
The Coffee Board of India is an organisation managed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the government of India to promote coffee production in India. The headquarters of the coffee board of India is located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
The Coffee Board of India was established by an act of Parliament in 1942.
- 9. Which type of weathering creates karst topography?
Options- A. Chemical
- B. Physical
- C. Both A & B
- D. None of the above Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Chemical
Explanation:
Karst topography is created by the chemical weathering of the rocks such as limestone, dolomite etc...
- 10. Which river is also known as dakshin ganga?
Options- A. Cauvery
- B. Godavari
- C. Krishna
- D. Brahmaputra Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, GATE, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Godavari
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