Indian Geography MCQs

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The Malabar coast has got certain distinguishing features in the form of ‘Kayals’ (backwaters), which are used for fishing, inland navigation
Every year the famous Nehru Trophy Vallamkali (boat race) is held in Punnamada Kayal in Kerala.
Kochchi Port situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal

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Uttarakhand is known as the “dev bhoomi” or “land of the gods” because of the many Hindu temples and pilgrimage sites that are located there. The state is home to several important religious destinations, including the Char Dham, Haridwar, Rishikesh etc. and the source of the River Ganges.

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IST was fixed in 1906 at 82.5°, or 5.30 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

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The correct answer is “Shifting cultivation.” Shifting cultivation, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, involves clearing a piece of land for farming and then moving to a new area once soil fertility declines. Jhoom (Northeast India), Onam (Kerala), Podu (Telangana), and Bewar (Madhya Pradesh) are traditional practices in India where farmers rotate fields to maintain soil health. This method is sustainable in low-density populations but can lead to deforestation if not managed properly.

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Ennore Port, located near Chennai, was the first port in India to be established as a public company. It was commissioned in 2001 and is notable for being the first major port in India to be built in the 21st century. The port primarily handles coal, and its establishment aimed to reduce congestion at the Chennai Port.

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The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, primarily run along the western coast of India, spanning Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Andhra Pradesh is not part of the Western Ghats, as it lies to the east of this mountain range. Thus, the correct answer is “Both b and c,” indicating that Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are not exclusively part of the Western Ghats.

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Narmada River is the largest river in India that does not form a delta. The Narmada River flows west and drains into the Arabian Sea. The Narmada River and the Tapi River are the only rivers in peninsular India that do not form deltas.
The Tapi River also does not form a delta because it has a steep gradient and a swift current. The Tapi River carries the sediments it erodes from its source to the mouth without depositing them.
Most rivers flowing west from the Western Ghats do not form deltas because they don’t have to travel much distance to drain into the sea. As a result, they don’t carry much sediments because they don’t have the time to.

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Tree cover is defined as small tree patches and isolated trees outside the recorded forest area which are less than one hectare in extent. The Minimum Mapping Unit for the forest cover assessment in India is one hectare.

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Refineries which use a large amount of steam and cooling water need to have an abundant source of water. Oil refineries therefore are often located nearby navigable rivers or on a sea shore, nearby a port. Such location also gives access to transportation by river or by sea.

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Palakkad Gap or Palghat Gap is a low mountain pass in the Western Ghats between Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Palakkad in Kerala. It has an average elevation of 140 metres with a width of 24–30 kilometres. The pass is located between the Nilgiri Hills to the north and Anaimalai Hills to the south.