Indian Geography MCQs

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The Bharachukki Falls is situated at a distance of about 130 km from Bangalore. This waterfall is actually a part of the Shivanasamudram Falls.

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Malwa Plateau primarily includes:

1. Dewas, Dhar, Indore, Jhabua, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Shajapur, Ujjain, and parts of Guna and Sehore districts in Madhya Pradesh.
2. Jhalawar and parts of Banswara and Chittorgarh districts in Rajasthan.

It also includes some parts of the Vagad region of Gujarat.

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Brahmaputra originates on the Angsi Glacier located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo River and flows southern Tibet to break through the Himalayas in great gorges. Tsangpo enters India after taking a U turn at Namcha Barwa and flows in Arunachal Pradesh and here we call it Dihang River or Siang River. 

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The Khadakwasla Dam is 1.6 km long and has been built on the Mutha River, 20 km from Pune in Maharashtra. This dam across the river Mutha created an attractive lake “Khadakwasla Lake”, which is the main source of water for Pune and its suburbs.

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Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati open into Arabian Sea. Godavari empties into Bay of Bengal through its extensive network of tributaries.

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The Gulf of Khambhat, also known as the Gulf of Cambay, is located in the western part of India. It’s a bay in the Arabian Sea. The Narmada and Tapti rivers are the two major rivers that discharge their waters into this gulf. These rivers carry their waters from central India and empty into the Arabian Sea, serving as significant water routes.

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The Palar River is not a Western Ghats river. it originates in the Western Ghats but flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal, primarily through Tamil Nadu. In contrast, the Godavari and Krishna rivers both originate in the Western Ghats and flow eastward, making them true Western Ghats rivers. The Palar is notable for its intermittent flow and is often dry during the summer months.

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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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Ranapratap sagar dam is built on Chambal River in Rawatbhata in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan
Gandhi Sagar dam is built on Chambal River in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh
Jawahar sagar dam is built on chambal river in Kota district of Rajasthan.
Indira sagar dam is built on Narmada River in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.

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Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. It is sited in Bandipora district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River. The lake’s size varies seasonally from 12 to 100 square miles.