Indian Geography MCQs

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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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The Garo and Khasi hills are a part of Eastern Himalaya and are in northeastern India, located in the state of Meghalaya.

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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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Baba Budan Hills in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka are famous for iron ore mining. The hills are also known for their extensive coffee plantations.
The Baba Budan Hills are located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. The highest peak in the hills is Mullayanagiri, which is 1930 meters tall. The hills are also home to the Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works.
The Baba Budan Hills are also known for their extensive coffee plantations. The Sufi saint Baba Budan is believed to have started the plantations by smuggling coffee out of Mocha, Yemen.

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The population density of India in 2011 was 382 per sq.km. Bihar with 1,106 population persons per sq.km is most thickly populated state followed by West Bengal (1,028) and Kerala (860).

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Kunchikal Falls, the highest tiered waterfall in India, is located in Karnataka. It has a total height of 455 meters (1,493 feet) and is formed by the Varahi River. The falls are situated near the town of Agumbe, which is known for its biodiversity and is often referred to as the “Cherrapunji of the South” due to its heavy rainfall.

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Hirakud Dam is located in Odisha and is built across the Mahanadi River and is one of the longest dams in the world, with a length of over 4.8 kilometers (3 miles). The dam and its associated reservoir, known as the Hirakud Reservoir, are a major source of hydroelectric power and irrigation for the surrounding area.

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The Kandeleru Dam is an irrigation project built on the Kandaleru River in Rapur Mandal, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh. The project is part of the Telugu Ganga project which supplies drinking water to Chennai city from the Srisailam reservoir on Krishna River.

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Shipra River raises in the kakri bardi hills Vindhya Range north of Dhar district, and flows north across the Malwa Plateau to join the Chambal River.It is sacred River to Hindus.Also, holy city of Ujjain is situated on its right bank were after every 12 years, the Kumbh Mela festival takes place.
 

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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.