Indian Geography MCQs

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Kochi Port is a natural Harbour, situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal, popularly known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”

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Malwa Plateau primarily includes:

1. Dewas, Dhar, Indore, Jhabua, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Rajgarh, Ratlam, Shajapur, Ujjain, and parts of Guna and Sehore districts in Madhya Pradesh.
2. Jhalawar and parts of Banswara and Chittorgarh districts in Rajasthan.

It also includes some parts of the Vagad region of Gujarat.

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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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Kanikkaran are a tribal community found in the southern parts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Yurva is also found in Tamil Nadu.

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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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Baba Budan Hills in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka are famous for iron ore mining. The hills are also known for their extensive coffee plantations.
The Baba Budan Hills are located in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. The highest peak in the hills is Mullayanagiri, which is 1930 meters tall. The hills are also home to the Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works.
The Baba Budan Hills are also known for their extensive coffee plantations. The Sufi saint Baba Budan is believed to have started the plantations by smuggling coffee out of Mocha, Yemen.

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Sambhar is near Ajmer in Rajasthan and Sambhar lake is famous place for salt production. Sanganer & Jaipur are famous for hand block printing.

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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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The correct answer is “Tropical Moist Deciduous.” This type of forest covers about 40% of India’s total forest area. It thrives in regions with a distinct wet and dry season, primarily found in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. Tropical Dry Deciduous forests, while important, cover less area compared to Tropical Moist Deciduous forests.

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Port Pipavav, the first private sector port in India, is located in Gujarat. Established in 1997, it was developed by the APM Terminals and is strategically positioned on the west coast, facilitating trade and shipping activities. Gujarat is known for its extensive coastline and important port infrastructure, making it a key player in India’s maritime trade.