Indian Geography MCQs

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The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, covers an area of approximately 200,000 square miles. It is located in the northwestern region of India and the southeastern region of Pakistan. The desert is one of the largest in the world and is known for its arid climate and sparse vegetation. Thar Desert is World’s 10th largest desert and covers 61% of Geographical area of Rajasthan.

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The Satpura Range, concurrently with the Vindhya Range, divides the Indian Subcontinent into the Indo-Gangetic plain and the Deccan Plateau. It originates in eastern Gujarat, running through Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to Chhattisgarh. It is interesting to note that the Narmada River originates from Satpura’s north-eastern end and the Tapti River from its eastern-central part. Both rivers, in their journey towards the Arabian Sea, drain the northern and southern slopes of the Satpura and Vindhyan ranges respectively. Moreover, Satpura Range’s peak, Mount Dhupgarh or Dhoopgarh, is the highest point in Madhya Pradesh.

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The Gulf of Khambhat, along with the Gulf of Kutch, are the two regions identified as suitable for tidal power generation. Tidal energy harnessing in these areas can potentially contribute significantly to India’s renewable energy portfolio due to the high tidal range and geographical conditions favorable for tidal energy infrastructure.

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With a length of 1465 Kilometers, Godavari is India’s second largest river that runs within the country and also the longest river in South India. It originates near Trimbak in Nashik District of Maharashtra state and flows east across the Deccan Plateau into the Bay of Bengal near Narasapuram in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
The river is also known as Dakshin Ganga and Gautami. The Manjra and Indravati rivers are its major tributaries.

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The ‘O Horizon’, also known as the organic horizon, is the topmost layer of soil that contains decomposed organic matter and is hence referred to as ‘Humus’. This layer is critical in the soil ecosystem as it contributes nutrients and promotes microbial activity. The ‘A’ and ‘B’ Horizons, although important in their respects, do not contain as much organic matter and therefore are not considered to be the ‘Humus’ layer.

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The first route of the superfast Rajdhani Express, introduced in 1969, was from New Delhi to Howrah. This train was designed to provide faster travel between the capital and major cities, with Howrah being a key railway hub in Eastern India. The Rajdhani Express is known for its speed and premium services, and it was the first train in India to offer air-conditioned coaches.

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Anaimalai

• The hills straddle both sides of the state border Kollam District and Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala and Tirunelveli District and Kanyakumari District in Tamil Nadu.

Cardamom

• The Cardamom Hills are southern hills of India and part of the southern Western Ghats located in southeast Kerala and southwest Tamil Nadu.

Palani Hills

• The Palani Hills are a mountain range in Tamil Nadu. The Palani Hills are an eastward extension of the Western Ghats ranges, which run parallel to the west coast of India

Agastyamalai

• Agastyamalai or Agasthyarkoodam is within Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats of South India. The mountain lies in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala and Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu.

 

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Mumbai port is located on the mainland of West mumbai. It is the largest port in India. It is a natural harbour and is 10-12 metre deep. It handles around one-fifth of India’s foreign trade.

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Rice being a tropical and sub-tropical plant, requires a fairly high temperature, ranging from 20° to 40°C. The optimum temperature of 30°C during day time and 20°C during night time is considered favorable for its growth and development.
Although the regions are having average annual rainfall between 175—300 cm are the most suitable. Paddy also needs flooded conditions with the depth of water varying over 25 mm at the time of transplanting to as much as 150 mm for 10 weeks of the growing period.

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The mentioned location is the Sundarbans, located in West Bengal. This area is globally renowned for its expansive mangrove forests and its large population of tigers, hosting the world’s largest delta. The Sundarbans serve as a significant reservoir and buffer for the delta region of the Ganges. Despite its vital role in maintaining the ecological balance, it has unfortunately become a hotspot for illegal timber extraction and deforestation, leading to a dwindling of local fauna and drying up of freshwater pockets.