Indian Geography MCQs

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The Ganga River, originating from the Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand, is the longest river in India. Its course runs through several states in India before it debouches into the Bay of Bengal. It spans over an impressive 2,525 kilometres, playing a vital role not just as a geographical feature but holding immense historical, cultural, and religious significance to millions of people.

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Chambal river is an example of superimposed drainage. A superimposed river does not adjust with the structure of its place of origin. First of all the river valley is built on upper part and then the river develops and expands such structure in the lower part.

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Principle Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh: Adi, Nishi, Apatani, Tagin, Mishmi, Khampati, Nocte, Wancho, Tangsha, Singpho, Monpa, Aka, Sherdukpen

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Khasi and Garo languages are mostly spoken in the state of Meghalaya. Meghalaya is a hilly state situated in north-eastern India. The name means “the abode of clouds” in Sanskrit.

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Gujarat is India’s highest salt-producing state, contributing about 70% of the country’s total salt production. The state’s extensive coastline and favorable climatic conditions, such as high evaporation rates, make it ideal for salt production. Notably, the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is one of the largest salt deserts in the world, further enhancing its salt industry.

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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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Both the Gulf of Khambat and the Gulf of Kutch are known for their extreme tidal ranges, making them ideal for Tidal Energy exploitation.

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The correct answer is 2:1. The Indian coastline is approximately 7,516 kilometers long, with about 5,423 kilometers belonging to Peninsular India and around 1,600 kilometers attributed to the Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands. This gives a ratio of roughly 2:1, which indicates the dominance of the Peninsular coastline in comparison to the island territories.

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The Upper Yamuna is the stretch of the Yamuna River from its origin at Yamunotri to Okhla Barrage in Delhi. The Upper Yamuna is 375 km long and covers parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier and is the largest tributary of the Ganga River. The Yamuna River flows through the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi. It finally merges with the Ganga at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj.  The Yamuna River is especially polluted downstream along New Delhi, India’s capital. New Delhi dumps a massive quantity of its waste into the river.

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Everest is the highest peak in the world, but it is located in Nepal, K2, the second highest is located in Pakistan-China border belongs to the Karakoram range of mountains (it is not a peak), while Kanchenjunga is the third highest located in the Indo-Nepal border. Cardamom Hills is not a part of Himalayas, it is located in South India.