Exercise : Geography - General Questions
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General Questions
11.
Which latitude passes through the center of India?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. India is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
2. The Tropic of Cancer is the latitude at $23^{\circ}30'$ N.
3. It passes through the middle of India, dividing the country into almost two equal halves.
4. It passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
2. The Tropic of Cancer is the latitude at $23^{\circ}30'$ N.
3. It passes through the middle of India, dividing the country into almost two equal halves.
4. It passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.
12.
The oldest mountain range in India is:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. Mountain ranges are classified by age into 'Old' (Fold) and 'Young' (Fold) mountains.
2. The Himalayas are young fold mountains formed relatively recently in geological time.
3. The Aravalli Range, located in northwestern India, is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world.
4. Over millions of years, these mountains have been significantly eroded by weather and water, leaving behind the current range.
2. The Himalayas are young fold mountains formed relatively recently in geological time.
3. The Aravalli Range, located in northwestern India, is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world.
4. Over millions of years, these mountains have been significantly eroded by weather and water, leaving behind the current range.
13.
Which river is known as 'Dakshin Ganga'?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. The Godavari is the largest river system in Peninsular India.
2. It originates at Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra and flows into the Bay of Bengal.
3. Due to its great length (about 1,465 km) and the vast area it covers, it is compared to the Ganga river of North India.
4. Hence, it is traditionally called 'Dakshin Ganga' (Ganga of the South).
2. It originates at Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra and flows into the Bay of Bengal.
3. Due to its great length (about 1,465 km) and the vast area it covers, it is compared to the Ganga river of North India.
4. Hence, it is traditionally called 'Dakshin Ganga' (Ganga of the South).
14.
The 'Majuli' island, the largest river island in the world, is located in which river?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. A river island is a landmass surrounded by the waters of a river.
2. Majuli is located in the state of Assam, India.
3. It is formed by the Brahmaputra River in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti (an anabranch) in the north.
4. It was the first island to be made a district in India and is a hub of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.
2. Majuli is located in the state of Assam, India.
3. It is formed by the Brahmaputra River in the south and the Kherkutia Xuti (an anabranch) in the north.
4. It was the first island to be made a district in India and is a hub of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture.
15.
Which state has the longest coastline in India?
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. India has a total coastline of approximately 7,516 km including islands.
2. Gujarat, located on the western coast, features many indentations and gulfs (Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat).
3. These geographical features contribute to Gujarat having the longest coastline of any single Indian state, measuring about 1,600 km.
4. Andhra Pradesh has the second-longest coastline.
2. Gujarat, located on the western coast, features many indentations and gulfs (Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat).
3. These geographical features contribute to Gujarat having the longest coastline of any single Indian state, measuring about 1,600 km.
4. Andhra Pradesh has the second-longest coastline.
16.
The 'Suez Canal' connects which two water bodies?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt.
2. It was constructed between 1859 and 1869.
3. It connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez.
4. This canal is vital for international trade as it allows ships to travel between Europe and South Asia without navigating around Africa.
2. It was constructed between 1859 and 1869.
3. It connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez.
4. This canal is vital for international trade as it allows ships to travel between Europe and South Asia without navigating around Africa.
17.
What is the standard meridian of India?
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Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. To maintain a uniform time across the country, India uses a single time zone (IST).
2. The Standard Meridian is the longitude chosen to calculate this time.
3. India's standard meridian is $82^{\circ}30'$ E, which passes through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
4. This longitude is exactly 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
2. The Standard Meridian is the longitude chosen to calculate this time.
3. India's standard meridian is $82^{\circ}30'$ E, which passes through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
4. This longitude is exactly 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
18.
Black soil is most suitable for the cultivation of:
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. Black soil, also known as 'Regur' soil, is formed from the weathering of volcanic (basaltic) rocks.
2. It is highly argillaceous (clayey) and has a very high moisture-retention capacity.
3. When wet, it becomes sticky, and when dry, it develops deep cracks, which helps in self-aeration.
4. These properties make it ideal for growing cotton, which is why it is often called 'Black Cotton Soil'.
2. It is highly argillaceous (clayey) and has a very high moisture-retention capacity.
3. When wet, it becomes sticky, and when dry, it develops deep cracks, which helps in self-aeration.
4. These properties make it ideal for growing cotton, which is why it is often called 'Black Cotton Soil'.
19.
Which pass connects Srinagar to Leh?
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. Mountain passes are navigable routes through mountain ranges.
2. Zoji La is a high mountain pass in the Himalayas in the Indian union territory of Ladakh.
3. It serves as a vital link on National Highway 1, connecting the Kashmir Valley (Srinagar) with the Ladakh region (Leh).
4. It is known for its high altitude and challenging winter conditions.
2. Zoji La is a high mountain pass in the Himalayas in the Indian union territory of Ladakh.
3. It serves as a vital link on National Highway 1, connecting the Kashmir Valley (Srinagar) with the Ladakh region (Leh).
4. It is known for its high altitude and challenging winter conditions.
20.
The 'Silent Valley National Park' is located in:
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Explanation:
1. Silent Valley National Park is a pristine tropical evergreen forest.
2. It is located in the Nilgiri Hills in the Palakkad district of Kerala.
3. It is famous for being one of the last undisturbed tracts of South Western Ghats mountain rain forests.
4. The park is home to the endangered Lion-tailed Macaque.
2. It is located in the Nilgiri Hills in the Palakkad district of Kerala.
3. It is famous for being one of the last undisturbed tracts of South Western Ghats mountain rain forests.
4. The park is home to the endangered Lion-tailed Macaque.