Indian Geography MCQs

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Some of the important tributaries of the river Cauvery / Kaveri include Hemavati, Shimsha, Honnuhole, Arkavathy, Kabini, Lakshmana Tirtha, Lokapavani, Bhavani, Amaravati, and Noyyal Rivers.

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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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The Subarnrekha River, also known as the “golden streak”, does not flow through Chhattisgarh. Although it originates in Jharkhand, it flows only through Odisha and West Bengal before it reaches its destination, the Bay of Bengal. In addition to its importance due to the historic connection with gold, this river is also critical for agriculture in the regions through which it runs.

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The Khasi Hills are located on the Shillong Plateau in Meghalaya and are part of the Garo-Khasi-Jaintia range. The Jaintia Hills are located further to the east from the Khasi Hills.

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The correct answer is “Maharashtra and Lakshadweep.” Maharashtra has the longest road network in India, with over 250,000 kilometers of roads, facilitating extensive connectivity. In contrast, Lakshadweep, being a small group of islands, has the shortest road length, with limited infrastructure primarily due to its geographical constraints. This stark contrast highlights the vast differences in road development across Indian states.

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Uttar Pradesh is the state in India with the largest net irrigated area. The state has 17.6 million hectares of irrigated land. The state’s water system is largely made up of canals. The state is fed by permanent waterways that originate in the Himalayan mountains.
Punjab is the state with the highest percentage of irrigated land. In 2018, 98% of Punjab’s cropland was irrigated.

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Raniganj is located near Asansol of Paschim Bardhaman district in West Bengal. ONGC is operating Raniganj North CBM block.

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The National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports is an autonomous institute under Ministry of Defence. It is located in Dirang Village of Arunachal Pradesh and provides specialized training in mountain rescue, mountaineering and adventure sports.

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Ganga-2525Km
Godavari-1465Km
Krishna-1400Km
Narmada-1315Km

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Narmada- Amarkantak Brahamputra – Jima Yangzong Glacier Godavari – Trimbakeshwar Krishna – Mahabaleswar Deber Lake is in Udaipur Rajasthan from where the Sabarmati lake rises.