Indian Geography MCQs

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The correct answer is “Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan.” The Sardar Sarovar Project, part of the Narmada Valley Development, primarily benefits these states by providing irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectric power. The dam, completed in 2017, is one of the largest in India and plays a crucial role in water management in the arid regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan, while also supporting Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

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Bhitarkanika Mangroves are located in the Brahmani River and Baitarani River deltas in Odisha. In 1975, an area of 672 sq. km. was declared Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and later in 1988, its core area of 145 sq. km. was declared Bhitarkanika National Park.

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The correct answer is K2. Contrary to popular belief, K2 does not belong to the Himalayan Range. Instead, it is part of the Karakoram range. Moreover, K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen or Chhogori, is renowned as the second-highest mountain peak globally after Mount Everest. It is located on the China–Pakistan border. While Mount Everest is often lauded as the ultimate mountaineering adventure, K2 is revered among climbers for its extreme climbing difficulty, therefore known as the ‘Savage Mountain’.

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Principle Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh: Adi, Nishi, Apatani, Tagin, Mishmi, Khampati, Nocte, Wancho, Tangsha, Singpho, Monpa, Aka, Sherdukpen

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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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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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Surface water is the major source of water for the industries (41%) followed by groundwater (35%) and municipal water (24%). The use of municipal water is limited to industries located in urban/ peri-urban areas (See Figure 1). A vast majority of industries use surface and groundwater in conjunction with groundwater being relied as a source when surface water availability is on a decline or is impacted by water pollution bound to have an impact on the industrial process.

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Sukinda Valley in Odisha, India is the largest reservoir of chromium. The valley contains 98% of India’s chromite ore deposits, which is about 183 million tonnes. The valley is also the world’s largest open-cast mining area. The Sukinda Valley is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It covers an area of approximately 200 square kilometers. The valley has been mined since 1950, mostly using opencast mining. The Sukinda Valley is also the only known deposit of nickel in India.

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The period June to September is referred to as the ‘Southwest Monsoon’ period. This is the summer monsoon period where the southwest monsoon holds away over the country. The whole country receives nearly 75% of its rainfall during this period.
The Western Ghats are the first highlands of India that the southwest monsoon winds encounter. The Western Ghats rise abruptly from the Western Coastal Plains of the subcontinent, making effective orographic barriers for the monsoon winds. The Himalayas play more than the role of orographic barriers for the monsoon.
 

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Saddle Peak or Saddle Hill is located on North Andaman Island in India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. At 731 m, it is the highest point of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. It is surrounded by Saddle Peak National Park. It is located near Diglipur, a town in North Andaman Island.