Indian Geography MCQs

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As per estimates of the government, India has a potential of around 8500 MW tidal energy of which 7000 MW is in Gulf of Cambay; 1200 MW in the Gulf of Kutch and 100 MW in the Gangetic delta in the Sunderbans region of West Bengal. However, due to high capital costs, the Ocean-based tidal projects of Gujarat and in the Gangetic delta of Sunderbans was cancelled.

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Sedimentary rocks are made from layers, or strata, of mineral particles found in other rocks that have been weathered and from newly formed organic matter. Sedimentary rocks are important because they preserve a record of ancient landscapes, climates, and mountain ranges, as well as the history of the erosion of Earth. In addition, fossils are found in abundance in sedimentary rocks younger than 600 million years and provide evidence of the evolution of life through time. Earth’s geologic time scale was worked out using this record of sedimentary rocks and fossils.

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Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and also the headquarters for the district of South Andaman and is the territory’s only notified town.

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Wahga is a village in Lahore of Pakistan. Wagah Border is a border point, goods transit terminal and a railway station between Pakistan and India. The border is located 24 kilometres from Lahore and 32 kilometres from Amritsar. Since India Pakistan border is known as Radcliffe Line, wagah border is located on this line.

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Jowai is the headquarters of the West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya; and is important tourism, business and education hub in North-east India.

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Tehri Dam, which is the tallest dam in India, is a multi-purpose embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand.

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The correct answer is TISCO (Tata Iron and Steel Company), established in 1907 by J.R.D. Tata. It is often referred to as India’s first Swadeshi steel plant because it was founded with the vision of self-reliance and industrialization in India, promoting indigenous production. TISCO played a crucial role in India’s economic development and is now known as Tata Steel, one of the largest steel producers globally.

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The correct answer is West Bengal. It has the highest percentage of mangrove cover in India, primarily due to the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world. Mangroves play a crucial role in coastal protection, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. West Bengal’s mangroves cover approximately 42% of India’s total mangrove area, which indicates their ecological significance.

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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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Black soil is considered best for cotton cultivation. Black soil is mainly found in Deccan Plateau. So, most of the cotton cultivation is confined to this region, however, cotton also grows well in alluvial soils of the Satluj-Ganga plain and red and laterite soils of the peninsular region. About 70% of total cotton is produced in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.