Indian Geography MCQs

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Tropical Deciduous Forests: They are also called the “Monsoon forests”. They grow in the areas with annual rainfall of 70-200 cm. Sandal wood, Shisam, Mahua, Sal, Teak and Bamboo are important species of trees. Moist deciduous and the dry deciduous forests are two major categories of these forests.

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The TulBul Project is associated with the Jhelum River in the region of Jammu and Kashmir, which is a union territory in India. The project primarily aims to regulate the flow of the river and manage the water resources in the area. It involves the construction of a dam and a barrage on the Jhelum River near the town of Srinagar, which helps in controlling the water flow and maintaining water levels in the Dal Lake. This project is significant for the region as it plays a crucial role in managing water resources, preventing floods, and ensuring water supply for various purposes, including agriculture and domestic use.

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The Babli barrage, a disputed project initiated by the Maharashtra government, spans across the Godavari River. The dispute over its construction arose chiefly with the Telangana State. Subsequently, the Supreme Court delivered a favorable verdict for Maharashtra in 2013, closing the case that had been active for seven years. This ruling underlines the intricate inter-state water disputes that continue to challenge the equitable allocation of river waters in India.

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The major salt producing states in India are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Gujarat produces about 70 percent of the total salt, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. The main sources of salt in India are salt pans.

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Sedimentary rocks are made from layers, or strata, of mineral particles found in other rocks that have been weathered and from newly formed organic matter. Sedimentary rocks are important because they preserve a record of ancient landscapes, climates, and mountain ranges, as well as the history of the erosion of Earth. In addition, fossils are found in abundance in sedimentary rocks younger than 600 million years and provide evidence of the evolution of life through time. Earth’s geologic time scale was worked out using this record of sedimentary rocks and fossils.

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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 Jarawa are indigenous people of the Andaman Islands in India, primarily found in the western part of the South Andaman and Middle Andaman Islands. They are a relatively small tribe, with an estimated population of 250 to 400 individuals. The Jarawa lead a nomadic lifestyle, hunting wild pigs and monitor lizards with traditional methods like bows and arrows. They rely entirely on the forest and sea for their food. The Jarawa are one of four Negrito tribes in the Andaman Islands, and there are also two Mongoloid tribes in the Nicobar Islands.

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The correct answer is West Bengal. It is home to the majority of India’s jute mills, particularly in the Hooghly River basin. Historically, West Bengal has been the center of jute production since the British colonial era, with Kolkata being a important hub for jute processing. India is the largest producer of jute globally, contributing about 60% of the world’s jute output.

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The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam is a dam across the Mahi River and is located 16kms from Banswara town in Banswara district Rajasthan. It is the second largest dam in Rajasthan and is named after Jamnalal Bajaj. The dam has an installed capacity of 140 MW.

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The correct answer is Mahanadi. The Jonk, Ib, Ong, and Tel rivers are all tributaries of the Mahanadi River, which flows through central and eastern India. The Mahanadi is approximately 858 kilometers long and is known for its fertile delta and important role in irrigation and agriculture in the region. It is one of the major rivers in India, alongside the Godavari and Krishna.