Indian Geography MCQs

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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, covers an area of approximately 200,000 square miles. It is located in the northwestern region of India and the southeastern region of Pakistan. The desert is one of the largest in the world and is known for its arid climate and sparse vegetation. Thar Desert is World’s 10th largest desert and covers 61% of Geographical area of Rajasthan.

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Chiria iron ore mine complex belongs to SAIL and is located in the Saranda forest in Paschimi Singhbhum district of Jharkhand .

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The period from 1901-1921 is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India’s population, since in this period growth rate was very low, even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921

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The Satmala Hills, known for their forested landforms and biodiversity, are located in the Nashik District of Maharashtra. They form a critical part of the Sahyadris range. The hills play a significant role in maintaining regional ecological balance due to their abundant flora and fauna, constituting a significant concentration of Maharashtra’s wildlife. Historically, this area has been the cradle of several tribal communities, contributing to its rich cultural diversity and heritage.

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The total land boundary of India is about 15,200 km and the total length of the coast line of the mainland including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep is 7,516.6 km.

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Ladang is a slash-and-burn agriculture that involves the cutting and burning of plants in a forest or woodland. Such type of farming is found in North East India.

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There are two major rivers draining this region 1) the Gingee river, which traverses the region diagonally from north-west to south-east and 2) the Ponnaiyar (Penniyar) river, which forms the southern border of the region.

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The Jawai Bandh is a dam built across the Jawai river, a tributary of Luni river near Sumerpur town in Pali District of Rajasthan. The dam has capacity of 7887.5 million cubic feet and covers an area of 102,315 acres of cultivable command area. Its height is about 61.25 feet. Sei dam and Kalibor dam are the feeder dams of the Jawai dam.

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Penganga is a tributary of the Godavari River in India. The Godavari, often referred to as the “Dakshina Ganga” (Southern Ganges), is the second-longest river in India, flowing approximately 1,465 kilometers. The Penganga joins the Godavari in Maharashtra, contributing to its flow. The Godavari basin is important for agriculture and supports diverse ecosystems.

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The correct answer is “Orissa, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Jharkhand.” India is one of the largest producers of iron ore globally, with these five states contributing importantly to the total production. Orissa (now Odisha) is the largest producer, accounting for about 50% of India’s iron ore output. Karnataka and Chhattisgarh also play crucial roles, while Goa is known for its high-grade iron ore. Jharkhand has rich iron ore deposits, contributing to the overall production.