Indian Geography MCQs

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The approximate time difference between sunrise in Arunachal Pradesh and Saurashtra, India, is 2 hours. This is due to the vast longitudinal extent of the country, which spans about 30 degrees. Arunachal Pradesh lies in the extreme east while Saurashtra lies in the extreme west. This vast difference contributes to the time lag of about 2 hours in sunrise.

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India’s first rail coach factory built under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model is located in Palakkad, Kerala. Established in 2014, it aims to enhance the production of railway coaches and improve efficiency. The factory is part of India’s broader initiative to modernize its railway infrastructure and boost local manufacturing under the “Make in India” campaign.

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As per the provisional data of Census 2011, population density of India stands at 382, which is 17.5% more than 325 in Census 2001. NCT of Delhi with 11297 is has highest density in India, followed by Chandigarh where population density stands at 9252. Population density of Arunachal Pradesh is 17. Lowest among all states and Uts in India. Lowest Population density among Uts is of Andaman & Nicobar Islands (46).

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Red soil has formed by the weathering of ancient metamorphic and crystalline rocks. It is very rich in Iron.

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Eastern and Western Ghats meet at Nilgiri Hills. This apart, the Biligiriranga Hills create a forested ecological corridor that connects the Eastern and Western Ghats.

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Odisha was the pioneer state to introduce the “Oak Tussar Industry,” which is related to silk production from oak tasar silkworms. The wild silk derived from these silkworms is often regarded for its rich texture and natural gold colour. Today, Odisha remains a major producer of tasar silk, playing an essential role in India’s sericulture industry and contributing to the local economy.

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The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. These states collectively account for a important portion of India’s cattle population. Madhya Pradesh is the largest state in India by area and has a rich agricultural base, contributing to its high cattle numbers. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state, which also influences its cattle population. West Bengal, with its diverse agricultural practices, adds to this total. Together, these states represent about one-third of India’s total cattle population, which indicates the importance of livestock in Indian agriculture and economy.

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Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power Project is located in Jhajjar district of Haryana.

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The 726-MW gas-based Palatana project of ONGC-Tripura Power Corporation (OTPC) is one of the largest projects of its kind in India located in Udaipur district in Tripura.

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Winter rains generally occur in north India due to the approach of western disturbances over Western Himalayas as well as over northern plains.