Indian Geography MCQs

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The main branch of the river Ganga in Bangladesh is known as the Padma. The Padma River is important as it is one of the major rivers in Bangladesh, merging with the Jamuna and Meghna rivers to form the world’s largest delta, the Sundarbans. The river is also crucial for agriculture and transportation in the region.

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The Amravati Reservoir is located in the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, which is situated in Tamil Nadu. This sanctuary is part of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich biodiversity, including endangered species like the Nilgiri Tahr. The park also features diverse ecosystems, ranging from tropical evergreen forests to grasslands.

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The Jarawa are indigenous people of the Andaman Islands in India, primarily found in the western part of the South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands. They are a relatively small tribe, with an estimated population of 250 to 400 individuals. The Jarawa lead a nomadic lifestyle, hunting wild pigs and monitor lizards with traditional methods like bows and arrows. They rely entirely on the forest and sea for their food. The Jarawa are one of four Negrito tribes in the Andaman Islands, and there are also two Mongoloid tribes in the Nicobar Islands.

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Shillong, the capital of the Indian state of Meghalaya, is often referred to as the “Scotland of the East”. The nickname comes from the city’s picturesque landscape, which includes rolling hills, lush greenery, waterfalls, and a generally cool and pleasant climate. It is said that the rolling hills around the town shillong, reminded the place for European settlers of Scotland.

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The Jakham Dam is located in Pratapgarh District in Rajasthan. It is built on the Jakham river, which originates from a small village Jakhamia in Chhoti Sadrisub division. The length of the Dam is 253 meters, out of which spill way is in 90 m in length.

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The Palk Strait is located between the Gulf of Mannar and the Bay of Bengal. It separates the southeastern coast of India from the northeastern coast of Sri Lanka. The strait is approximately 40 miles (64 km) wide at its narrowest point and is known for its shallow waters and rich biodiversity, including coral reefs and various marine species. Historically, it has been important for trade and navigation in the region.

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Laterite soil forms from weathering of crystalline and metamorphic rocks under warm, humid conditions. It is coarse, porous, deficient in humus, and has low water retention. Heavy rainfall causes leaching of minerals, distinguishing it from black, alluvial, or red soils, which do not exhibit all these properties simultaneously.

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Chir pine is the correct answer. Chir pine is one of the most useful tree species in the Himalayan region. It is mainly used as a timber and fuel wood. The Chir pine itself is highly resistant to fire due to thick bark but the fallen dry needles are highly inflammable and its open resin ducts are considered a main catalyst for fires in pine forests.

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The Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian ocean meet at the southernmost part of Indian peninsula which is Kanyakumari. This point is popularly known as Cape Comorin. It is the southern tip of the Cardamon Hills, an extension of Western Ghats range along the west coast of India.

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Visakhapatnam Port is one of 13 major ports in India and the only major port of Andhra Pradesh. It is India’s second largest port by volume of cargo handled. It is located on the east coast of India and is located midway between the Chennai and Kolkata Ports.