Indian Geography MCQs

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Loam soil is the mixture of sand, clay and humus. It has good water-retaining capacity and is sufficiently aerated. This soil contains enough mineral salts in it, and suited for growth of vegetation.

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The Coir Industry is predominantly concentrated in Kerala, which is known as the “Land of Coconut.” Kerala produces about 60% of India’s coir fiber and is home to numerous coir processing units. The state has a rich tradition of coir production, dating back to the 19th century, and it plays a important role in the local economy, providing employment to thousands.

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Total Coast – 7,517 kilometres,
Peninsular India – 5,423 kilometres,
Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands- 2,094 kilometres.
5423÷2094 – 2.59

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The Indus originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. It follows a north-westerly course through Tibet. It enters Indian territory in Jammu and Kashmir.

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The ‘O Horizon’, also known as the organic horizon, is the topmost layer of soil that contains decomposed organic matter and is hence referred to as ‘Humus’. This layer is critical in the soil ecosystem as it contributes nutrients and promotes microbial activity. The ‘A’ and ‘B’ Horizons, although important in their respects, do not contain as much organic matter and therefore are not considered to be the ‘Humus’ layer.

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Kanikkaran are a tribal community found in the southern parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Yurva is also found in Tamil Nadu.

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Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. It’s located near the town of Chidambaram, about 15 km away. The forest covers an area of about 1,100 hectares, making it one of the largest mangrove forests in India. It’s also the world’s second largest mangrove forest.
The forest is home to 200 species of birds, as well as seaweed, prawns, crabs, fish, oysters, turtles, and otters. It’s also home to Bengal tigers. The forest is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The largest mangrove forest in the world is the Sundarban Reserve Forest (SRF) in Bangladesh.

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Mangar Bani forest are located in Haryana state of India. The forest is under threat from real estate developers and urban expansion via faulty master plans.

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Endemic plants are exclusively and uniquely native to a place, biome, or region. Largest number of endemic plant species in India are found in the Himalayan Region which extends from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh through Sikkim, Bhutan, Meghalaya & Nagaland. Next comes the Deccan peninsula.

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The Tapti River is a river in central India between the Godavari and Narmada rivers. It flows westwards over a length of 724 km before draining through the Gulf of Khambhat into the Arabian Sea. It flows at the bank of Surat.