Indian Geography MCQs

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Shipra River raises in the kakri bardi hills Vindhya Range north of Dhar district, and flows north across the Malwa Plateau to join the Chambal River.It is sacred River to Hindus.Also, holy city of Ujjain is situated on its right bank were after every 12 years, the Kumbh Mela festival takes place.

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Most important tide dominated deltas of the world include those formed at the mouth of Ganga-Brahmaputra River, Indus River, Mekong River, Irrawaddy river etc. Some of them are world’s largest, for example, Ganga-Brahmaputra delta is world’s largest. These deltas are agriculturally rich and fertile.

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The Grand Trunk Road, one of the oldest and longest roads in South Asia, historically connects India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. It dates back to ancient times, originally built by the Mauryan Empire and later expanded by the Mughal Empire. The road has served as a vital trade route, facilitating commerce and cultural exchange across these regions. Today, it spans approximately 2,400 kilometers, linking major cities and contributing importantly to the economies of the countries it traverses.

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Port Pipavav, the first private sector port in India, is located in Gujarat. Established in 1997, it was developed by the APM Terminals and is strategically positioned on the west coast, facilitating trade and shipping activities. Gujarat is known for its extensive coastline and important port infrastructure, making it a key player in India’s maritime trade.

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Palani Hills nestled in Tamil Nadu are an offshoot of the Western Ghats endowed with abundant natural beauty. Home to dense shola forests and sprawling tea estates, the Palanis serve as a key watershed nurturing the Vaigai river. The hill station of Kodaikanal located atop the range is a popular tourist destination.

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Chhattisgarh is not a beneficiary of the Narmada River water sharing as per the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal. The tribunal, established in 1969, allocated water primarily among Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Chhattisgarh, formed in 2000 from Madhya Pradesh, does not have direct entitlements from the Narmada, which flows primarily through Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.

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Out of the total forest cover, the maximum share is of Moderate Dense Forests, followed by Open Forests. The very dense forests in India are in just around 2.5% of total geographical area of the country. Moderate Dense Forests (9.59%), Open Forest (9.14%) & Very Dense Forest (2.61%).

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Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant, an unit of Steel Authority of India Limited, is a plant involved in the production of alloy steels and pig iron. It is located in the city of Bhadravathi, Karnataka in India. It was started as the Mysore Iron Works on January 18, 1923 by Sir M Visvesvaraya.

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Assam state of India is rich in mineral resources. Petroleum or crude oil is the most important of them all. In fact, Assam is the mother of Indian petroleum industry. In India, petroleum was first discovered in Assam. It was Digboi in Assam where the first Oil Refinery in Asia came up. Indian petroleum companies like OIL and ONGC were born out of Assam. Four Oil Refineries of Assam are Digboi Refinery, Noonmati refinery in Guwahati, Dhaligoan refinery near Bongaigaon, Numaligarh Refinery of Golaghat district.

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The correct sequence of the above from the north of the south are Mahadeo Hills, Satpura Range and SahyadriParvat.
The Mahadeo Hills are a range of hills in Madhya Pradesh state of central India. The hills are situated in the northern section of the Satpura Range.
The Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri (Benevolent Mountains), are a mountain range that covers an area of 140,000 square kilometres.
The Satpura Range is a range of hills in central India. The range rises in eastern Gujarat state running east through the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to the east till Chhattisgarh.