Indian Geography MCQs

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There are two major rivers draining this region 1) the Gingee river, which traverses the region diagonally from north-west to south-east and 2) the Ponnaiyar (Penniyar) river, which forms the southern border of the region.

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The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. These states collectively account for a important portion of India’s cattle population. Madhya Pradesh is the largest state in India by area and has a rich agricultural base, contributing to its high cattle numbers. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state, which also influences its cattle population. West Bengal, with its diverse agricultural practices, adds to this total. Together, these states represent about one-third of India’s total cattle population, which indicates the importance of livestock in Indian agriculture and economy.

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The correct answer is Tamil Nadu. Unlike other states in India, Tamil Nadu receives the majority of its rainfall during the Northeast Monsoon (October to December) rather than the Southwest Monsoon (June to September). This is due to its geographical location and the influence of the Indian Ocean. Tamil Nadu’s unique climate pattern results in a important portion of its annual rainfall occurring later in the year compared to other states.

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The 726-MW gas-based Palatana project of ONGC-Tripura Power Corporation (OTPC) is one of the largest projects of its kind in India located in Udaipur district in Tripura.

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Diphu Pass is a mountain pass at the tripoint borders of India, China, and Myanmar. It is located in Arunachal Pradesh on McMahon Line.

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ONGC has successfully drilled the country’s first shale gas exploratory well near Jambusar about 60 km from Vadodara and has decided to drill more wells in Cambay region of Gujarat. The estimated shale gas potential of the well is about 20 TCF. Shale gas is natural gas trapped within the non porous layers of shale rock and can be utilised as cooking gas and for other commercial purposes. ONGC estimates India’s shale gas reserve in the range of 500 to 2000 trillion cubic meters. A part from the Cambay basin, the ONGC will also explore Krishna-Godavari, Cauvery and Vindhyan sedimentary basins for shale gas.

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Maheshwar power project The 400-Mw Maheshwar power project in the Narmada valley in Madhya Pradesh is facing a possibility of cancellation, as the state government has been advised to scrap the power purchase agreement (PPA) signed with them two decades ago. Omkareshwar project The Omkareshwar Project was conceived in 1965 as irrigation and power dam to be built in the Central Indian State of Madhya Pradesh. The Omkareshwar project lies along the bank of Narmada and the Cauvery River. It is one of the 30 large dams built in the Narmada Valley. Jayakwadi Dam In 2013, Bombay High Court has directed Maharashtra Government to release Water into the Jayakwadi Dam. Jayakwadi Dam is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakawadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra state of India.’

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The average elevation of Leh-Manali highway is more than 4,000 m (13,000 feet) and its highest elevation is 5,328 m (17,480 ft) at Tanglang La mountain pass. It is flanked by mountain ranges on both sides featuring some stunning sand and rock natural formations. This road also negotiates four high passes of the world in the Himalayas.

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Goa, a former Portuguese colony, is the sunbather’s paradise. With famous beaches like the Vagator,Miramar,Calangute and beautiful churches,this is the ultimate tourist paradise.

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Himalayan mountain system originated from Tethys geosynclines.