Indian Geography MCQs

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Dampier-Hodges line is an imaginary line drawn in 1829-1830 to mark the northern boundary of Sundarbans delta. It passes through 24 Parganas South and North districts of West Bengal.

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Karnataka is the largest producer of coffee in India, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka accounts for around 70% of India’s total coffee production, primarily growing both Arabica and Robusta varieties. Coffee cultivation in Karnataka is concentrated in the hilly regions of Kodagu (Coorg), Chikmagalur, and Hassan districts, which offer ideal climatic conditions for coffee growth.

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The Banihal Pass is located in Jammu & Kashmir. It is a mountain pass across the Pir Panjal range at 2,652 meters above sea level. The pass forms a link between Kashmir valley and the outer Himalayas. The Jawahar Tunnel crosses Banihal pass connecting the regions of Jammu and Kashmir, making it an essential communication link in the areas harsh winters.

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Talcher Super Thermal Power Station (NTPC Talcher Kaniha) is a coal-based power plant located in Angul district Odisha. It was the first mega power plant of India to have an installed generation capacity of 3000MW.

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The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River. The river flows north-northeast through Madhya Pradesh, running for a time through Rajasthan, then forming the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh before turning southeast to join the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh state.

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Alluvial soils, the depositional soils transported by rivers, are the predominant type of soil in the northern plains of the country, widespread in the Ganga plains and the river valleys. These soils cover about 40 per cent of the total area of India and have largest area covered in India.

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The Devka Beach is not located in Goa. It is actually a popular seaside attraction in the Union Territory of Daman. Nestled near the Arabian Sea, it is famous for its amusement parks, musical fountains, and beautiful gardens. It is often mistaken in its location due to the proximity of Daman to Goa.

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India’s first National Centre for Marine Bio-diversity is situated in Jamnagar. It was inaugurated in 2011. The project was completed by a P-P-P model with Reliance Industry.

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Oil fields in Ankleshwar is a city and a municipality in the Bharuch district and Kalol is a city and a municipality in Panchmahal district in the state of Gujarat, India.