Indian Geography problems
- 1. The glacier of the Nubra Valley, the longest one with a length of over 72km is called the ______ glacier
Options- A. Hispar
- B. Siachen
- C. Biafo
- D. Baltaro Discuss
Correct Answer: Siachen
Explanation:
Hispar and Beturaof the Hunza valley are over 57km long. They are the largest glaciers. Biafo and Baltaro of the shigar valley are 60 km long
- 2. The Sunderbans are found in
Options- A. The Luni Basin
- B. Godavari Delta
- C. Ganga Delta
- D. Mahanadi Delta Discuss
Correct Answer: Ganga Delta
Explanation:
These mangrove or tidal forests are found in the submerged coastal plains of the Ganga. The name comes from the abundant sundari trees found here.
- 3. The ________ part of india receives maximum insolation
Options- A. northern
- B. eastern
- C. western
- D. southern Discuss
Correct Answer: southern
Explanation:
southern region is closest to equator and thus receives sunlight for longer duration than any other part of India
- 4. The Damodar-Tribeni canal which serves as an irrigation cum navigation canal is ________long
Options- A. 137 km
- B. 147 km
- C. 157 km
- D. 167 km Discuss
Correct Answer: 137 km
Explanation:
India does not have any lake or sea comparable with the Great Lakes of the united States or the Caspian Sea of the CIS.
- 5. The Highest dam in india is the _________dam
Options- A. Maithan
- B. Bhakra
- C. Hirakud
- D. Machkund Discuss
Correct Answer: Bhakra
Explanation:
The Bhakra dam is 226 metres high and is one of the highest dams in the world.
- 6. The 'Todas' are one of the major tribes found in
Options- A. Sikkim
- B. Assam
- C. Nilgiris
- D. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Discuss
Correct Answer: Nilgiris
Explanation:
There are 5 other primitive tribes. They are the Andamanese, the Onges, Jarawas, Nicobarese and Shompens
- 7. The Land locked natural harbour along along the east coast of India is
Options- A. Vishakapatnam
- B. Chennai
- C. Kolkata
- D. Paradeep Discuss
Correct Answer: Vishakapatnam
Explanation:
It is connected to the sea by a channel cut through solid rock and sand.
- 8. The State which tops in the production of rubber is
Options- A. Tamil Nadu
- B. Karnataka
- C. Kerala
- D. Orissa Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Kerala
Explanation:
A uniformly high temperature of and the annual rainfall of 80 inches or more, required by rubber is available in Kerala.
- 9. First geothermal power plant in India?
Options- A. Chattisgarh
- B. Telangana
- C. Andhra Pradesh
- D. Uttar Pradesh Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Chattisgarh
Explanation:
Chattisgarh State government has granted permission for the installation of a Geothermal Power Plant at Tattapani area of the Balrampur district to the NTPC and it is the first geothermal power plant in India.
- 10. What type of map is best suited for maritime navigation?
Options- A. Mercator projection
- B. Conic projection
- C. Geologic
- D. Topographic Also asked in: AIEEE, Bank Exams, CAT, Analyst, Bank Clerk, Bank PO
Correct Answer: Mercator projection
Explanation:
Mercator projection type of maps are best suited for maritime navigations.
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