Indian Geography MCQs

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Kachin Hills are located at the extreme northeastern area of the Kachin State of Myanmar and they make a boundary between India and Myanmar.

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The Bhutan-India Border is the international boundary between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of India. The border is 699 km long, and adjoins the Indian states of Assam (267km), Arunachal Pradesh (217km), West Bengal (183km), and Sikkim (32km).

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The Mathabhanga River serves as a natural border between India and Bangladesh. It is a distributary of the Ganges River and flows through the Indian state of West Bengal before entering Bangladesh. The river plays a important role in the region’s geography and has historical importance in demarcating territories. The India-Bangladesh border is one of the longest borders in the world, stretching over 4,096 kilometers.

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There are total 18 zones in Indian Railways.

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Shipki La, located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, is a mountain pass and border post on India-China border. The river Sutlej (called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet) enters India near this pass.

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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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The correct answer is Jharkhand. Jharkhand has important uranium deposits, primarily in the Singhbhum region. India’s total uranium resources are estimated to be around 1,50,000 tons, with Jharkhand contributing a substantial portion. The state is home to the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL), which is involved in uranium mining and processing.

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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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The river known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet is the Brahmaputra. It originates from the Angsi Glacier in Tibet and flows through India and Bangladesh, where it is known as the Brahmaputra. The river is notable for its deep gorges and is one of the major rivers in the world, playing a crucial role in the ecology and economy of the regions it traverses.

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Tropical Deciduous Forests or Monsoon forests are most common forests. Important trees include Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.