Indian Geography MCQs

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The Pir Panjal ranges lie in the Inner Himalayan region, running from east southeast to west northwest across the states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir in India as well as Pakistan Administered Kashmir in Pakistan, where the average elevation varies from 1,400 m to 4,100 m .

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The 9° Channel is the maritime boundary that separates the Lakshadweep Islands and Maliku Atoll. The channel is named so because it is located on the 9° North latitude. On the other hand, the 10° Channel is another significant maritime boundary in the Indian Ocean region that separates the Andaman islands from the Nicobar islands, situated on the 10° North latitude. Coco and Kardiva Channels serve their respective geographical divisions, unrelated to the Lakshadweep or Maliku Atoll.

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The Indian Ocean is primarily characterized by a higher frequency of cyclones. These are large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. This region is particularly prone to cyclones during the period of late summer and early fall. These cyclones cause significant damage and loss of life in coastal communities especially in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.

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The Gulf of Khambhat, also known as the Gulf of Cambay, is located in the western part of India. It’s a bay in the Arabian Sea. The Narmada and Tapti rivers are the two major rivers that discharge their waters into this gulf. These rivers carry their waters from central India and empty into the Arabian Sea, serving as significant water routes.

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The correct answer is “Tropical deciduous forest.” Tropical deciduous forests, also known as monsoon forests, are typical in regions with seasonal rainfall, such as India. They shed leaves during the dry season to conserve water. These forests are found in states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and parts of the northeastern region. In contrast, tropical evergreen forests thrive in areas with consistent rainfall, while tropical thorn forests are found in arid regions. Subtropical evergreen forests occur in areas with milder climates.

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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.

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The Coco Islands are located in the northeastern Bay of Bengal, and are are part of the Yangon Region of Myanmar. To the north of this island group lies Preparis Island also belonging to Myanmar, and to the south lies the Landfall Island belonging to India.

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Chandan Field Firing Range is an important military field testing facility located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Occupying over 20,000 acres of desert land, this world-class range enables the Indian Army and Air Force to conduct various caliber firearms and aerial weapons firing tests. State-of-the-art infrastructure like electronic targets, cameras, and data analytics systems are used to monitor weapon accuracy and precision. The extreme desert climate and remote location allows the armed forces to test an array of conventional and new age armaments round the year with total safety. Chandan range plays a strategic role for the country’s defense preparedness.

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Tree cover is defined as small tree patches and isolated trees outside the recorded forest area which are less than one hectare in extent. The Minimum Mapping Unit for the forest cover assessment in India is one hectare.

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Karnataka is the largest producer of silk in India. The state produces an average of around 8,200 metric tonnes of silk every year, which is about 50% of the total silk production in India. Mysore and North Bengaluru in Karnataka are famous for their silks and are called the “Silk City” as they majorly contribute to the silk production in India.